A sexual violence support centre backed by JK Rowling has welcomed an apology from Amnesty International, but said it does not rectify the “reputational damage” from a controversial briefing.

An anti-salmon-farm campaigner has written an open letter to all those linked to 'independent' and 'unrivalled' salmon farm, Loch Duart

A Freedom of Information request submitted to City of Edinburgh Council reveals that 3,220 reports were made during the 2025/26 academic year.

With universities mulling staff cuts and course changes, students receiving their exam results need institutions to be honest about their plans.

Exam results for 2026 are due to be published in a few days, with students all over the country finding out their grades for National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher courses.

The University of Aberdeen is targeting new minimum staff-student ratios for courses, but attempts to see the details behind this plan have been denied.

The SNP chair of Glasgow City Region and her Labour counterpart in Edinburgh have written jointly to Andy Burnham demanding Scotland's cities share in the new wave of English devolution deals — warning a funding gap only Westminster can fix.

Andy Burnham's social care reform plans are a warning that the Scottish Government risks being left behind without immediate action, the SNP has been told.

Firms building Scotland's onshore wind farms are waiting up to eight months for police escorts for turbine blades because of a constitutional quirk.

Unison said on Thursday that the next leader of Scottish Labour must defeat the Scottish Government's plans to cut up to 20,000 public sector jobs.

A Scottish housebuilder collapsed into administration with no homes completed and owing more than £4.5 million.

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The long-awaited revamp was just two hours away from having the plug pulled due to a funding gap.

SNP ministers are under fire for redacting the full risk assessment and value-for-money case for their £500m First Homes Fund, raising fresh questions over secrecy, and who really benefits from Scotland’s flagship help-to-buy scheme.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will join spectators at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the sporting tournament draws to a close.

Van der Valk's fourth season is finally set to air in the UK, with Marc Warren returning as the Dutch detective

Researchers and professionals argue that Results Day highlights the struggle to balance skills and knowledge learning in the curriculum.

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Businesses in the Cairngorms are facing mounting financial losses as a major wildfire disrupts tourism, forces closures and prompts calls for urgent support.

Proposals for a new facility have been put forward as latest accounts show profits more than doubled at Affordable Golf

The Scottish Government has awarded £3.5 million to Clyde Gateway to remediate land at Shawfield and support regeneration projects across Glasgow’s east end.

The A-listed structure in the heart of Scotland's capital has served as a key north-south thoroughfare for traffic and pedestrians for 130 years.

A 55-year-old man has been told he is facing a “lengthy” prison sentence after he admitted causing the death of a pensioner by dangerous driving

Decision by BP to sell up North Sea assets poses big questions about future of Aberdeen

Allies of the newly-elected Scottish Labour MSP Joe Fagan have said he is 'nobody's puppet' after the jibe was used against him.

Boots has reopened its Princes Street store in Edinburgh after a temporary closure following a fire, with pharmacy, beauty and retail services now fully restored.

The Herald understands that the party has asked council leader Jane Meagher to bring together a range of stakeholders at a meeting.

easyJet has launched three new routes from Glasgow to Pisa, Malta and Sharm El Sheikh as part of its biggest-ever summer programme from Scotland.

A renowned Scottish restaurant is “moving forward on a secure footing” following a restructuring of the business.

Ewen Bremner, Ewan McGregor and Trainspotting creatives will reunite at Leith Theatre for a special 30th anniversary screening at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026.

Network Rail has restored 273 hectares of peatland at Knoxfauld Farm near Dunblane with partners including Forth Rivers Trust and NatureScot to support biodiversity,

A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for child sexual offences across Scotland.

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Lush Glasgow City will host Fresh Kitchen Live on August 8, bringing live skincare demonstrations, fresh face mask making, workshops and DJ performances to the store.

Police are assessing a TikToker’s videos after he allegedly used Meta smart glasses to “secretly film” members of the public and shop workers during a trip around Scotland.

A 55-year-old man has been told he is facing a “lengthy” prison sentence after he admitted causing the death of a pensioner by dangerous driving.

Betfred plans to cut more than 600 jobs and close 132 shops across the UK.

East Benula Estate in Glen Cannich has been put on the market for offers over £1.5 million, offering 4,636 acres of remote Highland landscape, deer stalking, fishing and an off-grid bothy.

Scotland’s leading trade association for private accommodation providers says it has been 'inundated' with concerns about the launch of Edinburgh’s new visitor levy

The Ship Inn in Elie, Fife, has been named one of the UK's top 10 beer gardens in the 2026 Bucket List Beer Gardens guide, making it one of only two Scottish pubs to feature.

British Airways’ parent company has revealed a slump in profits of more than a third.

The National Trust for Scotland has confirmed that a major upgrade of its facilities at the Battle of Bannockburn site in Stirling will start later this year.

Prime Property Auctions has relocated to a larger Glasgow headquarters after outgrowing its city centre office.

Amnesty International UK has apologised for describing JK Rowling's Beira's Place as 'anti-rights' as the charity withdraws a second report.

The Black Bull Inn in Mid Calder has been bought by long-standing tenants Donald and Lynda McLauchlan, who plan to invest in the 18th-century West Lothian pub while preserving its historic character.

Andy Burnham is under growing pressure to act to protect the North Sea oil and gas industry after energy giant BP announced it was selling its North Sea operations.

Chef Nico Simeone has opened Lennox on Queensferry Street in Edinburgh, bringing his open-fire dining concept to the capital with premium ingredients, dry-aged meats and an open kitchen.

One of Scotland’s rarest habitats is set for recovery thanks to a funding award granted this month to a nature restoration partnership in Lochaber.

A fugitive member of a Scots crime supergang has been jailed for five years and 10 months for his role in a massive £15 million drugs and dirty money operation.