A Scottish man has pleaded guilty to plotting to hack into the computer systems of at least a dozen companies to steal at least 8 million dollars (£5.9 million) in virtual currency from victims in the United States.

A former RAF airfield on the Kintyre peninsula is one of two sites shortlisted to host the test flights of 'hypersonic' space planes

East Dunbartonshire Council expects to spend more than £278 million repaying loans for Lenzie Academy, currently estimated to cost £138 million.

A Scottish garden furniture and pet store has been sold out of administration

Andrew Johnson, boss of Camera Obscura on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, highlights importance of domestic market amid fall-out from Middle East conflict

It's easy to argue that it’s been a revolving door of geopolitical shocks for investors over the last quarter, but a lot can hinge on your investment plan

Scottish angel network leads £1.2 million investment in JET Connectivity

Developer plans to create 130,000 square feet of modern industrial space at Hillington site

Fifteen Scottish Youth Parliament members are demanding CEO Jamie Dunlop resign, after whistleblower allegations and Jordan Linden scandal.

The Scottish Greens unveil plans for a Misogyny Bill, accusing the Scottish Government of failing to act urgently on tackling violence towards women.

Hamilton Accies have hit out at Anas Sarwar after he suggested Labour helped bring the club back to New Douglas Park, insisting the return was driven by the club, owners and supporters.

Scottish Greens candidate Maggie Chapman will speak at a unity rally in Aberdeen this weekend, one of several taking place across Scotland

The automated storage specialist is targeting a further steep rise in turnover after signing a partnership to strengthen its sales operation

Ryden submits plans for a new urban neighbourhood at Edinburgh BioQuarter near Royal Infirmary, featuring housing, life sciences, retail, and student accommodation.

A silent protest has been held in Glasgow following the introduction of a new death penalty law in Israel

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is set to close from April 23 to May 27 - see why and how this will impact British travellers.

North Air airport refuelling staff in Scotland, including Edinburgh and Aberdeen, win a 4.2% pay rise and improved allowances after Unite the Union negotiations.

The Strait of Hormuz, crucial to the world's oil supply, will re-open after a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel was agreed

A new Edinburgh archive will preserve more than 100 testimonies from care-experienced people, alongside a touring exhibition across Scotland.

A box sent from Scotland containing votes in the Hungarian election caused a bomb scare in Budapest after being fitted with a tracking device

The ITV documentary series 7 Up is set to conclude in 2026 after 62 years, with its 10th instalment

Charities warn disabled people face “harmful” cuts after government bluntly signals welfare crackdown in radio interview.

The Scottish Conservative candidate standing to replace Nicola Sturgeon has suffered a social media hack

The Scottish Liberal Democrats are positioning themselves as post-election dealmakers. Alex Cole-Hamilton says the party's prospectus is "deliverable"

A mother and son who abused foster children over a 15-year period have been sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh.

A Scottish city restaurant has reopened with a new refined dining concept'

Edinburgh Art Festival returns in August with major exhibitions, new commissions and a permanent base in Leith for the 2026 programme.

More renewable energy is produced in the Scottish Highlands per household than in any other area of the UK, new research has shown.

A new Porty Fringe festival will bring Edinburgh Fringe-style events to Portobello for the first time, with a 12-day programme this August.

Bannerman's Bar in Edinburgh will close for at least two months due to water damage, affecting dozens of gigs and prompting repairs at the venue.

The water gateway to Helensburgh is getting closer than ever to reopening, insist pier campaigners.

Plans for a major housing development on the edge of Kilmarnock are set to be approved, subject to conditions.

With the Higher and Further Education Awards just a few weeks away, The Herald is highlighting the shortlisted entries in each category.

All bookings made with a UK-based travel company that sold packages worldwide have been cancelled, as the firm has entered liquidation.

A photography competition has been launched to mark 30 years of Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage status, with winners featured in a calendar.

Anas Sarwar has doubled down on his calls for Sir Keir Starmer to quit following revelations Peter Mandelson failed security vetting.

The Mackintosh Halls, located off Maryhill Road in the north of the city, were marketed for sale for the first time in February with a guide price of £350,000.

A surge in sectarian graffiti in a Renfrewshire town has been condemned amid a warning that the spread of “divisive tags” is damaging community pride.

The man convicted of killing Emma Caldwell as well as a string of sexual offences against other women likely committed further crimes abroad, according to one of his victims and a former detective.

A signalling fault has hit rail services in Ayrshire, leading to rush-hour delays for commuters.

A listed church in Glasgow's West End is to be demolished to make way for 32 flats if plans get the go-ahead.

Councillors have approved plans for a glazed dome at a Perthshire beauty spot that objectors claimed would look “like a big plook” and “a lightbulb”.

A mural threatened by the demolition of a former library has been saved.

A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) has been announced into the death of an Angus kennel owner.

A community perched on the westernmost tip of Scotland in beautiful Ardnamurchan has commenced a global search for a new shopkeeper and Post Office manager.

The British Geological Survey (BGS) recorded the tremor, which was at a depth of 3km (1.8 miles), at about 7:45pm on Thursday evening

The Scottish Government has been urged to stop accepting 'blood money' from the United States to use Prestwick Airport for refuelling missions.

Fourteen Twenty-One provides custom collections to more than 30 elite clubs and resorts and has now linked up with one of the biggest names in golf apparel

Police say searches to trace a monk who went missing from an island monastery will continue into next week, after a church statement said he was presumed dead.

The Scottish Library and Information Council has joined a UK-wide alliance aimed at raising the profile and bargaining power of libraries.