Scotland Herald

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
From shoppers to residents – the ambitious city living plan and here's what's coming
Thousands of new homes, greener streets, a revived Clyde and family-friendly spaces: inside Glasgow's ambitious city centre living plan

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:51:09 +0100
Keir Starmer speech in full as he announces resignation as Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister and Labour leader following a speech outside No10 Downing Street. Here is his speech in full.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:17:07 +0100
Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister paving way for Andy Burnham
Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister following intense pressure from senior Cabinet ministers. Holding back tears outside Downing Street, he confirmed a timetable to replace him will conclude before parliament returns this September, paving th...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:11:58 +0100
Scotch whisky distillery secures more than £4million in new investment
A Scotch whisky distillery has received more than £4million in new investment

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:31:45 +0100
Former University of Dundee finance chief begins employment tribunal
An accountant who resigned from the University of Dundee after one day begins his employment tribunal on Monday

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Glasgow hailed as 'sleeping giant' as latest city centre investment figures revealed
Major investment projects help lift the mood of gloom that has hung over Glasgow

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Ministers warned child poverty review risks ‘step back’ for 100,000 children
Scottish ministers have been warned the plans to review how child poverty targets are measured could make things worse.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:03:51 +0100
Keir Starmer expected to resign as Prime Minister — live
Keir Starmer expected to announce a timetable for his resignation as Prime Minister, paving the way for Andy Burnham to replace him

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Glasgow's future: Why Scotland's biggest city is back on The Herald agenda
Glasgow is undergoing a massive period of change. A new series by The Herald looks at what is next for Scotland's biggest city

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Glasgow’s 'Style Mile' under pressure as footfall falls despite sales rise
Glasgow’s flagship shopping streets face falling footfall despite rising sales, as experts weigh the city’s retail future against UK rivals and changing consumer habits

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pressure mounts on government over The Promise amid dangerous data gaps
The Scottish Government has been told it must address the data gaps which means Scotland does not record premature deaths in care-experienced young people.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:38:00 +0100
‘My career spans diverse geographies and sectors’: Scot paves way for major deal
Building a community that can help pave the way for the next big medicine technology breakthrough, is an achievement in itself.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:04:00 +0100
Outlander star Sam Heughan to DJ at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Outlander star Sam Heughan will be an official DJ at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games this summer, organisers have announced.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:09:17 +0100
Nicola Sturgeon to appear on new reality TV drama show after Murrell conviction
Nicola Sturgeon is to appear as herself, in the role of UK deputy prime minister, in a new Sky TV reality drama about a fictional attack on Britain by Russia.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Best hair transplant clinics Turkey 2026
Turkey has emerged as a dominant force in the field of hair transplantation, becoming a go-to destination for vast numbers of international patients each year who seek premium-quality results without the high price tags seen in the UK.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:27:15 +0100
Solar panels and heat pump use increases after Ukraine war effects
The number of homes in Scotland with solar panels has more than doubled since before the energy crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to new analysis

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:02:21 +0100
Glasgow-led study finds child payment cuts food insecurity but families struggle
University of Glasgow-led research found the Scottish Child Payment reduces food insecurity and deprivation, but many families remain under pressure.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0100
Suspected anti-Muslim attacks condemned by Scotland's Christian and Jewish leaders
Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy said the Church of Scotland was "deeply troubled and appalled" by the attacks, which took place on Friday evening.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:47:50 +0100
'A Scotsman taking football to Brazil': tapestry tells Charles Miller’s story
Glasgow-based honorary consul Faroque Hussain explains how a Charles Miller tapestry highlights Scotland's role in Brazilian football.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:33:38 +0100
'No place for faith-based violence': Swinney to meet Muslim community after attacks
John Swinney will meet Muslim community members after five men were injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:12:37 +0100
See the world's oldest known football up close after its historic journey to Miami
Watch a close-up of the world's oldest known football, a nearly 500-year-old Scottish artefact now on display in Miami.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0100
The High Life musical, singer Karine Polwart and panto star Johnny McKnight honoured
Actress Jessica Hardwick and debut playwright Milly Sweeney recognised at gala ceremony.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:27:56 +0100
Fewer than one in five Scottish teenagers keep daily screen time under two hours
Fewer than one in five Scottish teenagers keep screen use below two hours a day, while around half also miss recommended sleep levels.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:04:37 +0100
Drivers face delays as A82 remains closed southbound at Bowling after incident
The A82 remains closed southbound at Bowling after a road traffic incident, while the northbound carriageway has reopened.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:28:56 +0100
Teenage male taken to hospital after serious assault in Cambuslang
Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old male was seriously assaulted on Scalloway Road in Cambuslang.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:58:23 +0100
Welfare fund review decisions rise 69 per cent as crisis grant pressures drive demand
The SPSO made 220 welfare fund review decisions in three months, up 69% year on year, as crisis grant cases and flooring needs increased.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:24:34 +0100
Motorcyclist killed in Springburn crash named by police
Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Springburn on the outskirts of Glasgow.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:24:23 +0100
Scottish housing complaints to ombudsman more than double amid damp and mould rise
Housing complaints to Scotland's public services ombudsman have more than doubled since 2021-22 amid a rise in damp and mould cases.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:46:11 +0100
Meet the five prominent figures receiving Strathclyde honorary degrees this summer
Five leaders from energy, politics and the charity sector will receive honorary degrees at the University of Strathclyde’s summer graduations.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:05:39 +0100
Boston traffic cone appears on Glasgow statue as World Cup love affair continues
A 'Boston' emblazoned traffic cone has appeared on Glasgow's famous Duke of Wellington statue as the World Cup romance between the two cities continues.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:38:55 +0100
Scottish loneliness projects receive £1.05m boost to keep communities connected
More than 50 Scottish organisations will share £1.05m to continue projects tackling loneliness and social isolation until March 2027.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
From Cathcart Castle to Carnwadric WIN: Charity woven through Scottish golf
There is no central register of activity, but charity fundraising is clearly woven into the fixture list at golf clubs throughout Scotland

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0100
Scots prisons won't change trans policy until 'judgment is carefully considered'
The Scottish Prison Service has said the current policy will be maintained until the Court of Session ruling is 'carefully' considered.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:15:36 +0100
Edinburgh landmark crowned best sunrise and sunset spot in UK
To celebrate picture-perfect skies, Europe's largest photo finishing company CEWE partnered with award-winning travel and wildlife photographer Bella Falk to reveal the top 10 sunrise and sunset spots in the UK

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:42:28 +0100
Nicky Campbell says daughter left ‘badly injured’ in e-bike hit-and-run
BBC radio presenter Nicky Campbell has said his daughter was left “badly injured” following a hit-and-run involving a cyclist on an e-bike.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:52:06 +0100
Skye teen uses own boat to rescue two men who fell from toy inflatable
A local teenager came to the rescue when two men got into difficulty after falling from a toy inflatable boat off Skye.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:58:57 +0100
Council spending £14 million to replace 3,000 ageing street lights in Glasgow
Councillors signed off a £14 million contract for the job, which will see bulbs replaced with LED lights

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:47:04 +0100
'No longer tenable': Reports suggest Keir Starmer to resign as Prime Minister
Reports suggest Sir Keir Starmer is due to set out the terms of his resignation as Prime Minister as early as tomorrow.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:35:04 +0100
UK fashion retailer to shut last 20 stores this weekend after entering administration
All of the remaining Quiz stores in the UK, of which there are 20, will shut down by the end of tomorrow (June 20).

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:31:53 +0100
Concerns over 'absolutely horrendous' levels of absenteeism at council
Concerns over the number of staff in Glasgow City Council absent from work have been raised by a local councillor.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:56:28 +0100
Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across Edinburgh on Friday, which left five people injured.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
First female RHS chair-designate on her plans to 'sow the seeds of rural Scotland'
Speaking to The Herald at the historic Ingliston House at the Royal Highland Centre, Ms Adam shared her excitement and hopes for the role.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:34:00 +0100
Revealed: Scotland's EU exports down £1bn a year as Brexit toll is laid bare
Scotland is selling around £1 billion a year less to Europe than it did before Brexit — as campaigners call for a rethink over the nation's relationship with the EU

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0100
'Most successful author on planet' Alistair MacLean started out at The Herald
THIS week’s Icon was the “most successful author on the planet” – and it all started with a short story for The Glasgow Herald.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:05:00 +0100
BBC Radio Scotland backlash after drop in new Scottish music
New data shows a 57% fall in emerging Scottish artists on air, as critics warn BBC Radio Scotland is drifting from its public service role.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Poll: UK would now vote to rejoin the EU after Brexit regret
The UK would vote to rejoin the European Union in new referendum, a major poll has found as the country prepares to mark the 10th anniversary next Tuesday of the Brexit vote.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
'Resilience isn’t consent': Mull families torn apart by school hostel system
Families in the Ross of Mull say sending teenagers to mainland hostels is driving depopulation and trauma, as a bitter school row exposes deep divisions over the island’s future

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Branchform shadow: How Peter Murrell's embezzlement hurts Nicola Sturgeon's legacy
Nicola Sturgeon was idolised by millions. But the shadow of Operation Branchform and Peter Murrell's embezzlement plagues her legacy.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +0100
'Complacency, naivety': Why the Remain campaign lost the 2016 referendum
The leader of the campaign in Scotland to stay in the European Union has lifted the lid on why Remain lost the landmark vote across the UK in June 2016.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:57:00 +0100
Where's Wallace? Fears national hero is being overlooked by Outlander tales
Campaigners urge Scotland to retain a rare William Wallace letter as concerns grow that the nation’s true history is being overshadowed by fiction and under-promoted to tourists

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