Scotland Herald
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0100Pro Palestine activists blockade Edinburgh arms firm plant in early morning raid
Scotland Stop Arming Israel called on the multinational arms company to stop manufacturing parts for F-35s.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:31:09 +0100Firefighters on scene after bus bursts into flames
Firefighters are on the scene after a bus burst into flames.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:05:24 +0100Sainsbury’s unveils multi-million pound plan for new supermarket in Scottish town
Sainsbury’s has unveiled a multi-million pound plan to create a new Inverurie supermarket, but council chiefs still have fears about the traffic it could bring.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100CalMac: Music festivals vital for inspiring 'first-time travel' to the islands
Ferry operator admits services are 'critical' to smooth running of major events.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:32:00 +0100'Immediate risk to life' in 10 buildings as ScotGov post-Grenfell repairs stall
Ten buildings in Scotland have had emergency safety measures put in place after being judged an “immediate risk to human life” — yet not a single block has been declared fully repaired under the national cladding programme, nearly nine years af...
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:28:04 +0100Police seize suspected £4m drugs haul on lorry travelling from Scotland to Larne
A cross-border police effort has seen the seizure of a suspected £4 million drugs haul.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100Island band demands Gaelic culture support is treated as a national 'emergency'
One of Scotland’s leading island bands has called for future support for Gaelic culture and the arts to be treated as a national "emergency" to help secure the future of the language.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100Scotland's island festivals 'could not happen' without armies of volunteers
Sustaining the culture of volunteering to help run island events is said to be vital for their future.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:39:00 +0100Decades-old Scottish family business expands into sector with 'exacting demands'
The decades-old Scottish family business has announced a 'strategic expansion' drive in a sector with 'exacting demands'
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:37:00 +0100All jobs lost as Scottish company collapses into liquidation
A Scottish plumbing engineer has collapsed into liquidation with all jobs lost
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0100Warning: Join single market or 'be outsiders at mercy of USA, China and Russia'
The campaign group said the UK 'can join our friends and neighbours and fight our corner, or we can be outsiders at the mercy of the USA, China and Russia'
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100Glasgow Science Festival unveils programme for 20th anniversary event
This year's event marks the 20th anniversary of the festival, which will take over a range of venues across the city over ten days in June.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100MPs warn UK-Australia-US security pact in danger of 'fading away'
Britain’s landmark security deal with the US and Australia is threatened by dwindling political leadership, faltering investment and an overstretched submarine service, MPs have warned.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100🗳️Unspun: Election Briefing - Polling, STV debate, IndyRef2 and resets
Poll shows SNP ahead but short of majority ahead of STV leaders’ debate. Plus Anas Sarwar’s reset and Westminster pressure in today's briefing.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0100New batch of Scottish Blue Badge guides earn professional stripes
Scottish Blue Badge holders can take visitors on tours anywhere in Scotland
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0100It may surprise you, but Scotch whisky is not our biggest export
Financial services is one of Scotland's most internationally competitive sectors
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:17:30 +0100Emergency services on scene of road crash near Lanark
Police said officers were called to a report of the crash on the A70 Lanark Road at around 7.35am on Tuesday morning
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:31:21 +0100Signalling issue disrupts ScotRail services outside Glasgow
A signalling issue is affecting rail services on the outskirts of Glasgow.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:24:00 +0100Patients left in limbo as NHS complaint delays stretch to months
Patients and families raising complaints against some of Scotland’s health boards over standards of care and treatment failures are being left to wait around nine months for a response to their concerns.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:24:07 +0100Land deal agreed for new £18m train station serving Glasgow Central
A deal for land near Balgray reservoir to help the delivery of a new £18.3m rail station has been given the green light.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:59:45 +0100Plans submitted for new Aldi supermarket in Scottish town
Avison Young Ltd have made an application for planning permission for the site at 3 Hamilton Street to Argyll and Bute Council
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0100Fatal fire which destroyed flats and historic pub cost Scots council £2.6 million
A fatal fire in Perth last year – which led to the eight-month closure of a city centre junction – is expected to have cost Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) £2.6 million in its response.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +0100Moment Scots petrol station roof collapses as fire crews battle blaze
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed to The Herald on Tuesday morning that three appliances, along with one high-reach vehicle, remain at the scene.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0100Exhibition honours West Lothian director who launched Leonardo DiCaprio's career
New exhibition at Broxburn and Uphall Community Museum celebrates acclaimed Scottish film director Michael Caton-Jones, running until April 2027.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0100Large-scale grass fire causes major disruption to ScotRail services
Train travellers are facing disruption due to a fire next to the rail line on a busy route.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0100Union launches strike ballot as Scots university looks to axe 100 jobs
Staff at Glasgow Caledonian University will be asked whether to take strike action over fears 100 jobs could be cut at the institution.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Owner of firm with more than 70 hotels in Scotland plans major sale programme
UK hospitality giant considers sale and leaseback move to raise £1.5 billion
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0100Catholic Church to sell A-listed Edinburgh headquarters due to rising costs
Archbishop Leo Cushley said that the Gillis Centre complex would be placed on the market later this year amid rising costs.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +01001,300 jobs lost as major high street brand closes all Scottish stores
A major high street retailer has shut all its stores, leaving thousands out of work.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0100Tea shop to hand out free matcha lattes across Scotland this Friday
Bird & Blend Tea Co. offers free iced matcha lattes in UK stores, including Edinburgh, for World Matcha Day on 2 May. Over 20 flavours available, 11am–5pm.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0100Number of people seriously injured on Glasgow's roads revealed
More than 200 people were seriously injured on Glasgow’s roads last year according to a fresh report.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0100'I swapped science labs for kitchens and opened my own pastry shop in Crieff'
Emily Black is the owner of Ems & Co. Pastry Shop in Crieff. In this week's Q&A she talks Michelin restaurants, favourited dishes, and major career changes.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Fresh hopes for future of historic Scottish island castle that's 'frozen in time'
There is fresh hope for the future of a rundown island castle as bids are being assessed after several viewings by potential owners.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Rising Tides: 11 of Scotland's best island music festivals
Islands have carved out places on the cultural map of Scotland with their home-grown festivals.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0100Five arrests made in connection with Edinburgh derby disorder
Five arrested after disorder at Edinburgh derby between Hibernian and Hearts at Easter Road. Police Scotland confirm arrests for pitch invasion and abusive behaviour.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:50:58 +0100SNP to push for independence vote even if they fall short of Holyrood majority
John Swinney has pledged to make the first sitting day of a re-elected SNP government about independence as he vowed his party would “hit the ground running” after next week’s Holyrood election.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0100Angus Robertson skewered by rivals for moving away from Edinburgh constituency
Mr Robertson put in expenses claims for 138 journeys between Linlithgow and Edinburgh between November 2023 and February 2026.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0100High street coffee brand to open more than 10 new locations across Scotland
A high street coffee brand is set to open at least 10 new locations across Scotland this year.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0100Traditional arts and music festival returns to Edinburgh this weekend
Edinburgh Tradfest 2026 returns May 1–11 with 65 events of folk music, storytelling, workshops and film. Book tickets for Scotland’s top traditional arts festival.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:31:00 +0100'Extremely concerned': Edinburgh candidates speak out against Roseburn Path tram plan
Campaigners fighting to protect the popular cycle path have asked candidates to reveal their views on the controversial plans.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:12:06 +0100Has John Swinney just quietly changed the SNP’s independence goalposts?
John Swinney says an SNP majority remains the best route to a new independence referendum — but party insiders now make clear the push will continue even if that majority never comes.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:01:57 +0100Keir Starmer to face vote for sleaze inquiry over misleading MPs on Mandelson
The Prime Minister will face a vote on whether he should face a parliamentary sleaze inquiry over Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the United States.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0100Pride Edinburgh announces music line-up with former X-Factor contestant
Pride Edinburgh 2026 returns on June 20 at Bristo Square, featuring Cher Lloyd and more. Scotland’s longest-running LGBTQ+ event includes a city march.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0100Date set for first launch from Scottish spaceport by German rocket builder
A German space rocket company has applied for a marine licence, which will be required for its first launch from Shetland as it moves closer to a summer blast-off.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:43:06 +0100LNER restores Flying Scotsman service to historic mid-morning time slot
The reinstatement of departure times that more closely reflect the service’s historic schedule will see departures at 10am from Edinburgh to London and 10:30am from London to Edinburgh
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:28 +0100Traditional café in Scottish seaside town for sale at reduced price
A traditional café in a Scottish seaside town is being marketed for sale
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:57:18 +0100Nature reserve woodland on former landfill site categorised as rainforest
Recent environmental survey shows that 75-year-old woodland is functioning as a rare temperate rainforest
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100R&A's wonderful new golf exhibition is an artistic masterstroke
An evocative new exhibition at The R&A World Golf Museum in St Andrews celebrates 200 years of golfing art, showcasing how the game has inspired Scots artists across generations
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100In the Scottish property market, buyer with nothing to lose often wins
Many buyers now choose to strategically rent, gaining flexibility in a competitive Scottish market where chain-free offers outperform traditional approaches, writes Gordon McGuire of Corum Property
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:41:14 +0100Care home manager struck off over 'horrific' incident during Covid jab
She unnecessarily restrained a vulnerable resident during a 'chaotic attempt' to give a Covid jab, then failed to report that the vaccine was injected through clothing.