Scotland Herald
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:31:03 +0100Fire at disused Aberdeen hospital building 'started deliberately', police say
A fire which seriously damaged an old office building near a hospital in Aberdeen is being treated as deliberate.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:35:03 +0100New 'Highland Song Circle' launches in Inverness this month
A new monthly singing gathering will launch in Inverness this April, offering a welcoming and inclusive space dedicated to unaccompanied traditional and folk song.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:09:46 +0100Italian restaurant chain enters administration with all UK venues at risk of closure
An Italian bar and restaurant chain that has venues across the UK has entered administration.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:07:39 +0100Aberdeen woman banned from owning animals after dogs found ‘skeletal’
A woman has been convicted of failing to adequately feed and seek veterinary attention for her two dogs and keeping them in a hazardous environment.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0100Traffic fears over Starbucks plan for Tesco carpark in suburb
Plans to build a new drive-thru Starbucks in the car park of Tesco’s Camelon supermarket will be considered by Falkirk councillors next week.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:35:48 +0100FAI court process begins for Addiewell prisoner death
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Christopher Fulton.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:35:37 +0100Brazil’s first official tartan revealed ahead of Scotland World Cup clash
Brazil’s first-ever official tartan has been revealed, as the country celebrates its links with Scotland ahead of the World Cup fixture between the two nations.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100ScotGov nuclear shutdown blamed for rising bills and supply gap
Ministers have been warned Scotland’s nuclear standoff is driving up household bills and leaving a major gap in Britain’s future energy supply.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:23:55 +0100Traffic congestion ‘quietly’ costing Glasgow bus passengers £24m a year – study
Researchers at the University of Glasgow found delays on five key bus routes “significantly” stretched peak time journeys and make the service less reliable for people trying to access work, education, shopping and healthcare
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100SNP pledges roll-out of 'minimum income' for Scottish artists, writers and musicians
Pilot project backed in the wake of calls to reduce financial pressures and remove barriers for freelances.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100Future of build-to-rent in Scotland at risk after sharp fall in new construction
Property chiefs have raised concern as Scotland recorded the biggest drop in new build-to-rent starts across the UK.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:38:00 +0100Well-known Scottish fashion brand companies placed into liquidation
Parts of a well-known Scottish fashion design company have been placed into liquidation
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0100Scottish tourism chief hails connectivity boost as Middle East crisis addressed
VisitScotland boss says trade event in Glasgow will be tourism body's busiest in years
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0100Highlands firms 'overlooked' in Scotland's clean energy future
Business leaders in the region have warned that decisive action must be taken to tackle skills and housing shortages
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +01001,024 hectares of globally rare habitat restored in Scottish Affric Highlands
In one of the first and biggest projects of its kind in Scotland, a landscape of more than 1,000 hectares of a globally rare and threatened habitat is being restored near Loch Ness, as part of Britain’s largest rewilding initiative.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0100Tour operator hails Scottish firms for raising industry standards
Majority of tourist firms achieving more than 90% are based in Scotland
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:47:29 +0100Edinburgh to Glasgow rail services disrupted due to power outage
Rail services are facing disruption this morning between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:55:30 +0100UK households urged to act as average home sat on £200 of energy credit
Consumers should usually exit winter with little to no credit, having used it during the colder months.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:59:57 +0100Offord and Sarwar clash over 'racism' and Scottish Labour 'deal' with Reform UK
Anas Sarwar has fumed at claims he sought an election deal with Malcolm Offord, accusing Reform UK of backing candidates who want to “deport his children”.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:55:23 +0100Latest conviction in ongoing gang war after man 'inflicted permanent disfigurement'
A man has been convicted in the most recent court action in Police Scotland's operations against the ongoing gang war.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0100Man appears in court accused of causing death of Scots pensioner in 'stolen' Maserati
A man has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving following an incident in which a 74-year-old man died after being hit by a car.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:21:00 +0100Two men 'itching for fight' celebrated after murdering Scots dad in street attack
Two men laughed and celebrated after they murdered a dad in a street attack.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0100Calls for Edinburgh World Heritage to step back after 'super hostel' row
Campaigners urge Edinburgh World Heritage to withdraw from planning over support for 544-bed hostel at Atholl Crescent, amid objections from heritage groups.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:57:47 +0100Campaigners warn of 'staggering' rise in children's mental health concerns in decade
Campaigners have raised concerns as the mental health concerns among schoolchildren has risen by a 'staggering' amount in a decade.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0100Scotland approves new cancer drugs to expand treatment options
The Scottish Medicines Consortium approves new cancer drugs Tagrisso (osimertinib) and Calquence (acalabrutinib) for NHS Scotland lung and leukaemia patients.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0100Major mobile firms merge with flagship store set to open in Edinburgh
VodafoneThree unveils new UK flagship stores post-merger, boosting high street presence with joint Vodafone and Three support, mobile repairs, and expert advice.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:42:56 +0100‘Aberdeen should be booming’: Trump attacks Starmer in fresh North Sea blast
Donald Trump has claimed Aberdeen “should be booming” and attacked Labour’s energy policy. His intervention lands as IMF growth forecasts worsen.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:51:08 +0100Popular Perthshire golf venue to increase prices following £800k investment
The venue is known for offering affordable golf and says it remains conscious of its core customer demographic
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0100Council could use statutory powers to save heritage in historic Glasgow area
Masterplan will shape regeneration of North Laurieston on Glasgow’s South Bank
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0100Major update on what will replace Buchanan Bus Station after demolition
New details have emerged about what will replace Buchanan Bus Station, which is set to be demolished and redeveloped.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0100Body found at Scottish harbour as police investigate 'unexplained death'
A body has been recovered from the water at a Scottish harbour after a multi-agency response.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:41:07 +0100Full list of 20 venues in the running for 'Scotland's Best Wedding Hotel' award
A total of 20 venues are in the running to be crowned 'Scotland's Best Wedding Hotel' at the 2026 Prestige Hotel Awards.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:40:18 +0100Greens deserve praise for plan to reform council tax — just don’t expect it to happen
The Scottish Greens have put forward one of the clearest plans yet to replace council tax with a property-based system. But with rival parties hesitant and Holyrood’s track record poor, meaningful reform still looks a long way off.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +01003000-year-old prehistoric settlement discovered that 'rewrites' Glasgow's history
A community archaeology project has uncovered the remains of a prehistoric settlement beside Crookston Castle in Glasgow, pushing the known history of one of Scotland’s most distinctive urban heritage sites back by thousands of years.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Next stop, dinner: 14 of the best places to eat and drink near Haymarket Station
A guide to some of the best restaurants, bars and cafes in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:51:08 +0100Crane overturns on busy Scots road prompting emergency response
A crane has overturned on a busy Ayrshire road prompting an emergency response.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0100Scots Police officer hit by stolen Mercedes in attempted murder
A man has been convicted of the attempted murder of a police officer in Edinburgh after hitting him while driving a stolen car.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0100Major update in Glasgow city centre bar's fight to become nightclub
A bar in Glasgow city centre is set to become a nightclub after winning an appeal against a council decision to refuse the plan due to noise.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:13:26 +0100Company behind refurbishment of renowned Scottish hotel in merger
Two Scottish companies behind a series of major refurbishments have merged.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0100Scotland braces for huge Record Store Day with free beer, live music and DJ sets
Record Store Day returns this April with live music, DJ sets and exclusive vinyl releases, as independent record shops host events across Scotland.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:23:00 +0100Relaunch date confirmed as £5m OMNi Centre transformation nears completion
The OMNi Centre in Edinburgh is set to relaunch after a £5m refurbishment, with a public event planned as the transformation nears completion.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0100First look as Highlander movie reboot films at iconic Scottish castle
The reboot of 80s cult classic is being shot at locations across the Highlands, including Eilean Donan Castle, Glen Nevis near Fort William and at Trotternish on the Isle of Skye.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0100Edinburgh wellness studio relaunches with new focus on long-term health
An Edinburgh wellness studio has relaunched with a broader focus on long-term health, adding new recovery treatments and services in Morningside.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100Scots football club ground targeted in misspelt North Atlantic fish attack
Pollok FC condemn vandalism at Newlandsfield stadium after graffiti misspelling club name sparks social media reaction. Glasgow football club news.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:48:42 +0100Call to scrap World Cup holiday over £1m cost to council
Three councillors have called in a decision by the North Ayrshire Council Cabinet to award a holiday to celebrate the Scotland men’s team’s first qualification for the World Cup finals for 28 years.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:43:25 +0100Scottish Greens defend uncosted manifesto as they set out major spending commitments
The Scottish Greens have unveiled what they have described as an "ambitious" manifesto packed with a number of spending commitments. Ross Greer insists the plan is both radical and realistic.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:38:59 +0100Man charged after three young children seriously injured in crash
A man has been charged following a crash in Dumfries and Galloway that left three young children seriously injured.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:54:58 +0100Distillery project pioneers method of making whisky in green way
A Scottish distillery says it has pioneered an environmentally friendly means of generating the heat needed to make whisky
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:33:09 +0100Man caught with £200,000 cannabis haul at Edinburgh Airport
A man caught with £200,000 of cannabis at Edinburgh Airport claimed he was paid by a Scottish man in Thailand.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:23:00 +0100Two men stabbed in early morning attack in Glasgow city centre
A police investigation is underway following a stabbing in Glasgow city centre. Officers were called to a report that a man has been stabbed on Queen Street at around 4:55am on Tuesday.