There are calls for licences to kill seagulls, but should their legal protection be revoked?

Scotland’s regulator of private health clinics has issued a warning about the dangers of so-called Botox parties.

A signalling fault is causing disruption to ScotRail services leaving Glasgow Central.

A student who took part in a pro-Palestinian protest which saw a University of Glasgow building daubed with paint says she being used an example to frighten other students away from carrying out similar demonstrations.

The former first minister, who has announced that she will not seek re-election, staked her reputation on her handling of education. Looking back, how should she be judged?

The company was founded with £5,000 in 2009 by a former Strathclyde Regional Council occupational health technician

Decision to adopt popular looks to be clever move by struggling group

Fresh upheaval is likely in the North Sea after City analysts highlighted factors that will encourage consolidation in the oil sector.

A Glasgow-based digital marketing agency founded by two young entrepreneurs has been acquired by a US events giant.

A Scottish island’s oldest inn has been sold as the owners moved to retire

Crannogs are dwellings found on artificial islands over water and were often composed of brush, stone or timber mounds

Nicola Sturgeon wasted the unprecedented good fortune she inherited from Alex Salmond in the wake of the independence referendum in 2014 and left her party "severely damaged" and "deeply divided", according to one of the leading experts on Scottish p...

Alex Kerr, SNP’s National Secretary, has launched his bid to stand in the new Baillieston and Shettleston constituency at the 2026 Holyrood election. Alex Kerr, the SNP’s National Secretary, has announced his intention to stand as the party’s c...

Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has called for a licence to kill seagulls after one of his constituents was repeatedly attacked by one of the birds.

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has urged ministers to direct public sector bodies to provide single-sex spaces for women and girls. Holyrood rejected the motion, with MSPs split over the issue.

A spokesperson or the Scottish Fire and Rescue service said that three appliances had been sent to the scene

Two beaches in Scotland have been named among the best five in the world by an influential travel guide.

Heat industry, think tanks and fuel poverty campaigners have slammed the decision by the Scottish Government to delay its Heat in Buildings Bill.

A project to better match up kidney patients with organ donors has launched as the first social enterprise to emerge from the University of Glasgow

With Nicola Sturgeon stepping down from Holyrood next year, political correspondent shares her interview experiences with the former first minister.

 

Nicola Sturgeon's future must utilise her 'formidable' skills for campaigning on indyref of Holyrood 2026, the SNP has been warned by Professor Curtice.

The new Starbucks store will open its doors at 10am on Thursday, creating eight new jobs.

A Glasgow-based architecture company has been appointed to draw up fresh plans for the Buchanan Galleries.

The agent said the location is 'steeped in history'

Scotland is moving closer to a low cash society at a faster rate than any other country in the United Kingdom.

Operation Branchform - the police probe into Nicola Sturgeon and SNP finances - continues four years on.

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Two men are to appear in court after being arrested and charged in connection with the sexual assault of a woman in Clydebank last week.

Nicola Sturgeon's rise to becoming Scotland's first female First Minister in 2014 was greeted by widespread enthusiasm. Here, she invited The Herald into her home, days before she was officially crowned Scotland's leader

A bill that would make homeowners switch to greener heating soon after buying a new home has been scrapped by the Scottish Government.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will not contest the 2026 Holyrood election, saying the time is right to “embrace different opportunities.” The former first minister reflected on her time in office and pledged to continue supporting the SNP.

Dynamic Earth's Careers Day allows young people to understand how their STEM education or interests can become careers.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society will receive new funding worth £300,000 over the next year.

A container ship which crashed in the North Sea failed steering-related safety checks.

Researchers have identified a genetic link to smoking in pregnancy.

Craneware chief executive Keith Neilson says he is "very positive" about the company's prospects going forward

New chief executive Rufus Radcliffe confident advertising market will bounce back

Two fishing locations on world-famous Scottish salmon river have been brought to the market

A fundraising drive is being launched today in an effort to treble the value of Scotland's £1.3 billion seafood industry

The hotel is on the world-renowned North Coast 500 tourist road trip route

When the end came for Nicola Sturgeon, it was not accompanied by tears, in public at any rate. There would be no photos of her in the back of a car, eyes glistening with shock and sorrow, like Maggie leaving Downing Street for the last time as leader...

Herald writers are among the winners at the 2025 Regional Press Awards today in London.

driver has launched a bid to get his licence back early.

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) has retained its position as one of the world's top ten institutions for performing arts education

Edinburgh Social Bite Village's plan to relocate has been approved by councillors, after officials raised concerns over moving it to a greenbelt site.

A top Police Scotland officer has been appointed as a visiting professor at a university

The Orkney Folk Festival has announced its full programme for the 2025 event

Glengarry Community Development Trust is building six new units in the 'stunning' landscape of Glengarry to raise money for the local economy.

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will not seek re-election in 2026, bringing to an end a 27-year career in Scottish politics. She says failing to deliver independence is her biggest regret but insists the police probe into SNP finances had no impact...