The US president said Mr Swinney was a "good man" who deserved his victory

A UK high street retailer collapsed into administration owing millions to trade creditors it is unlikely they will see

Scottish tyres and exhausts firm founded by Sir Tom Farmer sold in major deal

The Scottish law firm has announced six new partners

A "classy' reimagined rural house in the north of Scotland has been shortlisted for Scotland's Home of the Year.

Successful retirement planning does not happen by chance

Work set to get under way on huge Haymarket development following demolition of 1970s building

A penchant for mental arithmetic is needed when attempting to quantify the sheer number of musical exploits and accomplishments that Tony Morris has achieved in the two years since The Herald crowned him Scotland’s “most unlikely pop sensation”...

Aimée-Ffion Edwards and Daniel Mays star in ITV's Believe Me, which shares the story of several women who were sexually assaulted by John Worboys

Reform UK's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord has admitted he was disappointed that the party had failed to win more than 20 MSPs, as some polls had suggested.

"More people are looking towards a future beyond the constraints of the Union," says Sinn Féin's leader as the possibility of three pro-independence governments within the UK looms.

John Swinney led the SNP to victory but fell short of a majority for an independence referendum. Despite a pro-indy majority with the Greens, he has backed away from an immediate Holyrood vote, calling for respect from Downing Street.

SNP heavyweights were unseated by the Scottish Greens as the party won their first ever constituency seats in an emphatic Holyrood result.

A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing in Larch Road in the Abronhill area of Cumbernauld, with police enquiries into the attack ongoing.

Q Manivannan, Kate Nevens, and Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill were all elected on the Edinburgh and Lothians East list.

The public service broadcaster announced just before 7pm that its live coverage of the 2026 Holyrood Election would end early, just minutes later, to make way for football coverage.

Police in West Lothian are appealing for information after a 14-year-old boy was assaulted and robbed.

Sanne Dijkstra-Downie has defeated fellow City of Edinburgh councillor Euan Hyslop in the redrawn seat of Edinburgh Northern.

Dozens of abandoned bicycles left at Edinburgh Waverley station are being refurbished and redistributed through a partnership with charity The Bike Station.

More than 100 firefighters were sent to the scene at the height of the blaze

Colourful crocheted post box toppers are expected to appear across Scotland as part of a nationwide tribute to Sir David Attenborough to mark his 100th birthday.

Average house prices in Scotland continued to climb during April even as uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East thwarted the broader UK market

High-profile business leader Sir Tom Hunter offers to establish 'council of exceptional talents' who will put 'Scotland first, politics second'

Firefighters have tackled a blaze on a bus that caught fire near an election count centre.

Mr Robertson came third behind Ms Slater of the Scottish Greens and Labour’s James Dalgleish in the hotly-contested Edinburgh Central constituency.

Network Rail is set to carry out major engineering work worth £6m next month on one of the Highlands’ most important transport routes. 

Reform 'disappointed but not dejected' after losing out to SNP in seat tipped to win

A man has been charged after a woman was allegedly raped in a park in Fife.

One of Glasgow's biggest road investments in over a decade is due to start within three or four weeks as the council hands out contracts worth £15 million.

An international hotel chain has a “strong interest” in opening on a Glasgow city centre site which was home to a popular pub and restaurant.

An 18th-century painting depicting the dramatic 1774 eruption of Mount Vesuvius is expected to sell for up to £30,000 at an upcoming Edinburgh auction.

A bid to postpone reporting on proceedings around the private prosecution of former Scotland footballer David Goodwillie for rape has been refused.

Anas Sarwar has confirmed he will remain Scottish Labour leader despite conceding defeat in the Holyrood election, insisting his immediate focus is on holding his 'hurting' party together.

The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, Waverley, began her 2026 sailing season as the famous ship departed Glasgow to mark 80 years since her launch on the Clyde in 1946.

Joseph McKenzie documented life on the streets - and was censored for his work in Northern Ireland

The new board of the major Scottish company has issued an update after all previous directors were ousted

Campaigners have raised concerns over Edinburgh World Heritage’s stance on a proposed 544-bed hostel development on Atholl Crescent.

An investigation has been launched after an Air Ambulance helicopter ditched into a Scottish Loch while flying to an emergency.

Edinburgh Zoo has welcomed a rare capybara pup , the first birth of its kind in Scotland in 18 years, with keepers closely monitoring the newborn.

The historic Kinleith Mills pub in Juniper Green has reopened under new ownership, with plans to restore the Edinburgh venue as a welcoming community hub.

The painting can be found on display at the National Galleries Scotland in Edinburgh with works from Scotland’s national art collection.

A former Scottish Rolls-Royce factory site is being marketed for sale.

The expansion of the trial follows success elsewhere in the UK

Stars of House of the Dragon, Outlander, Harry Potter and Doctor Who are in the cast of Louis Paxton's Orkney-set feature.

Here's when it is expected the results of the election will be declared.

Our positive attitude to health and fitness is to be encouraged but could our gym gear be hurting us and how can we defend ourselves as consumers?

Once a cornerstone of Glasgow’s nightlife for over two decades, The Marlborough is stepping into a new era - returning to its original purpose as a setting for unforgettable celebrations

Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash

Sara Bareilles didn’t plan to write a musical — Waitress just “happened”. In this candid interview, she talks grief, faith, creative obsession — and why the show still resonates worldwide. Plus, the unexpected love story that saw her marry ...

Darren Walsh has achieved viral success on social media with his 'Jokes on the Street' series in which he asks passers-by "do you like puns?"