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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Inside the Scottish university strikes where students are 'teaching themselves'
Glasgow Caledonian University students say they feel abandoned as UCU-led strikes disrupt teaching, assessments and nursing courses amid 100 proposed job cuts
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:34:00 +0000Billions to shareholders: Calls to nationalise Scots wind farms and buses
Scottish wind farms made £2.83bn profit, with 90% paid to shareholders, as bus funding rose 72%; campaigners demand public ownership of energy and transport.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0000It’s no wonder Scotland's cancellation of mummies has been ridiculed around the world
Who knew that bosses at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum bosses could commune with the dead? Perhaps they’ve discovered an AI tool that can retro-read the intentions of people who lived thousands of years ago.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000'It keeps my inner light on': Ukrainian designer finds healing through kiltmaking
Ms Zhuravlova relocated to the UK, first to Devon, and eventually to Edinburgh, where she found a new passion, the traditional Scottish art of kiltmaking.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Senior doctor warns SNP's NHS shake-up risks 'small death' of local hospitals
A leading BMA doctor warns SNP plans to centralise surgery could threaten local hospitals, emergency care and intensive care services across Scotland.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Horrific' - Mum's warning after disabled daughter’s care support stopped overnight
A mum has warned there is a 'cliff edge' in adult social care after support for her disabled daughter Amber, 20, stopped during transition from school.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Inside the Greens' conference as party plots new path to power amid financial woes
The mood among the three hundred or so Scottish Greens members gathered in Eden Court Theatre in Inverness was upbeat after months seeing a record 15 MSPs elected in May.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0000Stakeknife's Scottish spymaster: The dark secrets of Northern Ireland's 'Dirty War'
Our Writer at Large has investigated Ulster's Dirty War for decades. Here, he talks to the veteran BBC reporter, John Ware, about the role of Scottish army officer Gordon Kerr
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Greens finance committee collapsed after just one member elected, says leaked report
Documents leaked to The Herald which are to be presented to an internal meeting of the Scottish Greens this week reveal that a key party committee collapsed after only one member was prepared to sit on it.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000Live in a tenement? Then these are the warning signs you need to know
Scotland’s tenement owners urged to inspect gutters, roofs and stonework, tackle damp and plants, and plan shared repairs to protect ageing homes nationwide.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0000One unexpected phone call from Mel Gibson made Scots actor Cosmo a star
This week’s Icon frequently plays burly, stern authority figures, and sometimes Santa Claus. Highly successful yet humble, he suffers still from imposter syndrome and is – ye ken – an opsimath. But we’ll come to that later (as opsimaths tend ...
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:00:59 +0100800 Scottish public sector workers being paid for jobs that don’t exist – report
The Scottish Government says its “no compulsory redundancies” policy remains in place after reports that hundreds of public sector workers are being paid millions of pounds per year – despite the fact their jobs no longer exist.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0100Weather warnings for Scotland as Storm Boelo moves in
An amber weather warning for wind across Scotland and a yellow warning for rain for parts of the country have come into force in response to Storm Boelo
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:24:08 +0100Scottish Greens urge John Swinney to say where he stands on energy policy
John Swinney must take a position on new oil and gas drilling, Gillian Mackay has said, as she hit out at the UK Government for approving the Jackdaw gas field.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:42:54 +0100Hotel where King Charles was served underage announces sudden closure
Management of the Crown Hotel in Stornoway announced on social media and a front-door notice that the business has closed until further notice
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:22:10 +0100Injured walker rescued near one of Scotland's most remote bothies
A rescue effort was sparked after a walker was injured at one of Scotland's most remote bothies.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:14:26 +0100Young Scottish mother dies while on holiday in Albania
A young Scottish mother has died while on holiday in Albania.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:26:09 +0100Ryanair flight diverts 600 miles to Oslo after aborted landing in Edinburgh
A Ryanair flight bound for Edinburgh Airport was forced to divert over 600 miles away after being unable to land due to strong winds
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:34:57 +0100Edinburgh gastro-diner Duck & Waffle permanently closes its doors
Duck & Waffle Edinburgh operated for over three and a half years at St James Quarter as the brand's first UK location outside of London
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:25:43 +0100SNP says UK must rule out use of Scottish revenue for English nuclear energy
The SNP has demanded the UK Labour Government rule out the use of revenue from Scotland’s oil and gas industry on English nuclear energy.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:22:23 +0100Man found dead in Glasgow park as police launch investigation
Police have sealed off Barrowland Park after the discovery was made in the early hours of Saturday morning
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:47:24 +0100Person injured after gun fired at Edinburgh pub window
A person has been injured after a gun was fired outside a bar in Edinburgh.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:25:28 +0100Paisley Halloween Festival cancelled due to Storm Boelo
Paisley Halloween Festival’s Saturday programme was cancelled by Renfrewshire Council on October 24 due to severe weather and an amber wind warning.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:37:00 +0100Why is Paisley more than 17 minutes behind Greenwich Meantime?
As the clocks go back this weekend, buddies in Paisley could be forgiven for setting their alarms a little later than others if they decide to stay on 'Paisley time'.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100Sam Heughan: 'I don't know why we're investing in it at all as a nation'
Outlander star Sam Heughan criticises Scotland’s data centre boom, opposing plans near Glasgow and Dumfries over AI threats and landscape damage.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100Council admits FOI error over gift shops' rates arrears — but will not release emails
The Herald appealed a decision to block the release of correspondence between the council, Criterion Capital and tenants at the Princes Street fire site.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Black waitress, 15, called ‘that’ and ‘it’ by Thurso hotel chef wins £13k in tribunal
A Thurso hotel has been ordered to pay £13,048 to Danisha Charles after a tribunal found its chef and general manager subjected the 15-year-old to sustained verbal abuse before dismissing her over a mental health condition she did not have.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Scottish farmers consider pulling out of mobile mast deals amid huge rent cuts
Scottish farmers could pull out of mobile mast agreements after rent cuts of thousands of pounds, sparking warnings over rural mobile coverage.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:41:00 +0100Family-run hotel group placed into administration after £2.8m HMRC tax dispute
A profitable family-run Scottish company operating eight hotels was placed into administration following an HMRC tax bill dispute.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:33:00 +0100Why bonds are back on the radar for income investors
As bond yields climb, investors are finding new income opportunities. Here's why many are taking a fresh look at fixed income
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0000'A day of reckoning': Israel’s coming election is like no other in its history
Tuesday’s vote comes against the backdrop of volatile events in the occupied West Bank and wider region. It will also be a referendum on Netanyahu’s leadership, writes Foreign Editor David Pratt
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:49:36 +0100This home for sale has a unique Harry Potter-inspired sitting room with built-in bar
An impressive five bedroom Ayrshire home with it's own Harry Potter room is now on the market for offers over £380,000.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:18:38 +0100Scottish Greens promise ‘millennial rail card’ paid for by wealthy flyers
The Scottish Greens have promised a new railcard for millennials paid for by wealthy flyers.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:37:51 +0100Singers and musicians urge Scottish Government to rethink trad music company plans
The Scottish Government’s plans to give traditional music the 'same platform' as opera, ballet and classical music have sparked concerns.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:17:03 +0100Mummies removed from two Glasgow museums over consent concerns
A number of Egyptian mummies have been removed from two Glasgow museums amid concerns over "informed consent" from the deceased
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:38:39 +0100Sturgeon: Scottish culture held back by red tape, risk aversion and 'cringe factor'
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scotland is lagging well behind other countries over the championing and promotion of its own culture.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0100Historic Scottish housebuilder defies market pressures to double profits
Cruden reports stronger sales and profits as it hails a pipeline of around 3,500 homes across Scotland.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0100'Every farmer we met in the West Bank had been attacked by Israeli settlers'
Observers who were detained at an olive harvest in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have spoken out, as Israel prepares to fully close the West Bank
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100Potfest Scotland: Go potty for major celebration of ceramics in Glasgow
Potfest will be hosted by WASPS in their Brigait venue, the old fish market which is less than 15 minutes walk from Glasgow Central Station and less than 20 minutes from Queen Street Station, from Friday 27- Sunday 29th November 10am – 4.30pm daily
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:51:00 +0100Ross Greer lifts lid on Greens financial woes and outlines Budget demands from SNP
Ross Greer lifts the lid on how the Scottish Greens borrowed £150,000 and scraped donations of £5 and £10 to fight the Holyrood election, as members gather in Inverness to debate the party's financial future.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0100Result of crunch vote at £1 billion Scottish company revealed
The result of the crunch vote at the £1 billion Scottish company, forced by a US hedge fund, has been revealed
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0100'Nonsense': Fresh blow for Scottish Government over public service shake-up
The Scottish Government's public sector reform plans have faced more bruising criticism.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0100Teenager arrested for allegedly poisoning soldiers on behalf of Russia
A 17-year-old girl has been arrested in Ukraine for allegedly poisoning soldiers on the orders of the Russian security services
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0100'I'd vote for it again': Scotscraig captain still backs TALGC after Glen vote
Scotscraig captain George Heron says he would vote for the club's TALGC deal again, arguing that concerns over control and course access have not materialised
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:17:47 +0100Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 23
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0100Inaugural World Shortbread Championship to take place in Scotland next month
The innagural World Shortbread Championship is set to take place in Scotland next month, with organisers today revealing the expert judging panel lineup.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0100'Erasmus fiasco' as Edinburgh University to 'slash' study abroad team by 60 per cent
Staff fear the cuts will impact the university’s ability to participate in the Erasmus+ scheme when it returns next year.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:03:17 +0100Storm warning upgraded to 'danger to life' amber alert
The bad weather is set to last 24 hours
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:49:02 +0100Future of historic house once described as 'Scotland's most at risk building' secured
The future of an historic house once described as Scotland’s most at risk building has been secured after Scottish Ministers confirmed its ownership would be taken over by Midlothian Council.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:44:15 +0100Scottish engineering company almost triples turnover to record level
A Scottish engineering company has seen turnover almost trebled to more than £10 million.