Scotland Herald

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:49:39 +0100
Average Scottish house price closing in on £200,000
House prices have risen throughout the year north of the border

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:54:45 +0100
Roads closed due to fire in seaside town reopen after emergency ends
The blaze was battled by crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:45:40 +0100
Glasgow Central Station trains delayed after platform signalling fault
Engineers have worked through the night but have been unable to find a fix

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:27:35 +0100
People warned to avoid bathing at popular Scottish beach over sewage scare
People have been told to stop swimming or paddling until the leak is fixed

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0100
10 David Bowie treasures heading to Scotland in new exhibition opening this year
V&A Dundee has secured the first run of an exhibition drawn from a vast archive collected by the singer.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:53:51 +0100
Trump earning tens of millions from Scottish golf courses - here's how much
The US President's finances have been revealed

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0100
Scots-led study shows how ‘biological clock’ could contribute to age-related diseases
Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster rate, offering fresh insights into the ageing process. 

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ambassador warns of post Brexit drop in EU students at Scots universities
The European Union's Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano has underlined concerns about a decline in the number of EU students at Scottish universities in the wake of Brexit.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:38:00 +0100
Scottish kitchen firm collapsed into administration with all jobs lost owing £1m
A Scottish kitchen company that collapsed into administration owed more than £1 million.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0100
Scottish company announces 'next generation' leadership team
A Scottish executive search and recruitment group has unveiled major changes which it says see the “next generation” take the helm

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:31:00 +0100
Scots hotels urged to 'use it or lose it' after latest rates blow
Hotels across Scotland saw rates bills increase by an average of 27.3% following latest revaluation

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0100
NHS Grampian introduces activity boxes to support patients' wellbeing in hospital
NHS Grampian has introduced activity boxes across its hospitals to help reduce stress, boredom and improve wellbeing for patients during hospital stays.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
David Bowie costumes, instruments and handwritten lyrics to go on display in Scotland
More than 100 objects will be brought together for the new celebration of the singer-songwriter.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:43:56 +0100
College lays down the law with career opportunities
When the new academic year begins in September, New College Lanarkshire in Motherwell will make history when it becomes the very first institute of further education in Scotland to offer a BA in Law.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:51 +0100
From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:58:36 +0100
ITV set to 'cancel' major show after 25 years as fans of series left 'raging'
Celebrity Big Brother is reportedly facing the axe, 25 years after it first aired.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0100
Patient tests negative for Ebola at Glasgow superhospital
A patient who was tested for the suspected Ebola virus at a Glasgow superhospital has tested negative.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:51:41 +0100
'Significant' Metallica charity donation boosts Glasgow foodbank
A Glasgow foodbank has received a £20,000 donation from legendary American heavy metal band Metallica's charitable foundation, All Within My Hands, following the band's record-breaking concert at Hampden Park last week.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:01:34 +0100
Road closures in place following fire in Largs
Around 6.45pm on Tuesday, June 30, police received a report of a fire near to the town's Trigoni Court. Emergency services are currently in attendance.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:05:25 +0100
Alcohol sales in Scotland down by nearly 20 per cent since 2017
Public Health Scotland figures show alcohol sales fell by 18.9% between 2017 and 2025, with 8.6 litres of pure alcohol sold per adult last year.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:53:45 +0100
'Not keeping pace': Calls made for increased maintenance of Glasgow's Voi e-bikes
Calls have been made for increased maintenance of the city’s Voi e-bikes following reports it is “not keeping pace” with usage.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:06:02 +0100
Harry Potter fans warned not to 'risk their lives' for photo of 'Hogwarts Express'
Visitors heading to a historic hamlet in the Scottish Highlands are being reminded to put safety first while enjoying the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:38:39 +0100
Starbucks go-ahead despite concerns it could create traffic chaos in Scottish town
Starbucks has been given the go-ahead to build a new drive-thru cafe in Ellon despite concerns it could create traffic chaos in the town.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0100
Mosspark pupils help create new wildflower meadow beside Corkerhill station
Pupils from Mosspark Primary School have helped create a wildflower meadow beside Corkerhill train station as part of a community project backed by Wheatley Foundation and Glasgow City Council.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:16:08 +0100
Locals resorting to pliers and DIY fixes due to lack of NHS dentists in Dumfries
Desperate people are resorting to unsafe DIY dental work because they cannot get an appointment with a NHS dentist in Dumfries and Galloway.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:47 +0100
Teen accused of murdering 15-year-old told police he felt guilty that he died
A teenager accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy claimed he felt guilty that his alleged victim had died.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0100
Researchers face ‘humiliating’ scoring exercise as Glasgow Caledonian mulls cuts
Union leaders at Glasgow Caledonian University have called proposals to cut research positions “humiliating” and damaging to the university.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:30:37 +0100
Edinburgh's Ryze trampoline park to relaunch as UK's first Ninja Kidz Action Park
Ryze Edinburgh will relaunch as the UK's first Ninja Kidz Action Park following a £900,000 investment, with more than 18 new attractions opening from August 1.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0100
The Macallan and Highland Park owner flags challenges as it unveils results
The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky owner has revealed its results

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:15:59 +0100
Strong chest and back muscles ‘lowers heart attack risk', Scottish researchers find
People with strong muscles in their chest and back are less likely to have heart attacks, according to analysis of heart scans using artificial intelligence which was part-funded by the British Heart Foundation and led by the University of.....

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:52:34 +0100
Grand Central concierge earns prestigious Les Clefs d'Or membership honour
Mark Williams of Glasgow's voco Grand Central Hotel has been inducted into Les Clefs d'Or, the prestigious international society recognising the world's leading hotel concierges.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0100
Hopes that Shetland tunnels could open in eight years as council backs plan
Plans for undersea tunnels connecting some of the Shetland Islands have moved a step closer after councillors approved a draft strategy.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:38:37 +0100
'The scandal of millions spent on Monklands hospital before a brick is laid'
Ministers call it a reset, but millions have already been spent on Monklands hospital plans now facing redesign. So how much public money has been wasted?

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:28:46 +0100
Portobello High launches girls' cycling scheme to boost confidence and participation
Portobello High School has launched a new girls' cycling programme, with more than 70 pupils already signed up to take part in riding, leadership and skills activities.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:23:58 +0100
'Jewel of the Forth' island nature reserve celebrates 70th anniversary
The Isle of May is celebrating a huge milestone this summer, marking 70 years as a National Nature Reserve (NNR).

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:46:02 +0100
New Gorbals unveils three-year strategy to strengthen tenant engagement
New Gorbals Housing Association has launched its Tenant Participation and Engagement Strategy 2026–29 to strengthen community involvement and ensure tenant voices shape housing services.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:39:08 +0100
'Remarkable achievement': Perth Museum welcomes 500,000th visitor in just 27 months
Perth Museum has welcomed its 500,000th visitor through its doors this week - in just 27 months of operation.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:26:25 +0100
John Swinney says Andy Burnham has ‘a lot to live up to’ on devolution
John Swinney has said he hopes to work constructively with Andy Burnham on strengthening the powers of the Scottish Parliament if he becomes Prime Minister.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:18:53 +0100
New JD Gyms club to open in Edinburgh West retail park
JD Gyms is opening a new fitness club at Edinburgh West Retail Park in Chesser, with premium facilities and a £5 first-month membership offer.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:12:11 +0100
UK-first vending machine selling emergency baby essentials arrives in Scotland
The Busy Baby Vending machine sells a range of emergency essentials including individually-wrapped nappies, wipes, disposable bibs, baby snacks and ready-to-drink formula

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:01:43 +0100
£100 billion renewables pipeline drives construction jobs boom across Highlands
C&P Recruitment says more than £100 billion of planned investment is driving strong demand for construction workers across the Highlands and Islands.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Scotland 'missing out' on nuclear or are renewables the future? Energy row reignites
UK energy minister Michael Shanks says Scotland is missing out on nuclear jobs and investment, as the SNP insists the country’s future lies in renewables.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:56:06 +0100
New ancient circle discovered hidden beneath the ground on Scottish island
Thousands of years later, Machrie Moor on the Isle of Arran is still giving up its secrets.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:44:03 +0100
Police hunt attacker after 16-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Glasgow park
Police have appealed for witnesses and asked people to look at CCTV they may have

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:28:32 +0100
East Kilbride fire testing centre unveils £2.5m state-of-the-art furnace
UK Testing Centre has invested £2.5 million in a new fire testing furnace at its East Kilbride facility, boosting capacity and fire safety testing services.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:06:23 +0100
Cows cause rail disruption by blocking West Coast Main Line for more than three hours
The animals are thought to have wandered onto the line from a nearby field

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:54:54 +0100
Draft plans could see Scottish water bills increase to fund £7.9bn investment
Scottish households could face higher water bills from 2027 under draft proposals supporting £7.9 billion of investment in Scottish Water.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:20:08 +0100
Family to sell award-winning Scottish village pub and restaurant after 30 years
An award-winning Scottish village pub and restaurant has been brought to the market.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:11:04 +0100
Reported hate crime in Scotland reaches highest level for 20 years
Figures for 2025-26 show there were 7,115 charges containing at least one element of hate crime

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:54:58 +0100
Keir Starmer's delayed defence plan and what it means for Scotland
John Swinney says Trident spending hampers conventional defence as GMB Scotland warns Starmer’s £15bn plan must deliver Scottish jobs.

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