Scotland Herald
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0100Major UK fashion retailer shuts down website after entering administration
LK Bennett has shut down its website after entering administration earlier this year, and 22 stores remain at risk of closing.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:47:50 +0100Pedestrian dies in hospital after being hit by car in Edinburgh
A man has died following a crash in Edinburgh.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:57:01 +0100Sarwar brands Swinney 'a crank' in row over blocked Chinese turbine factory
Anas Sarwar has accused John Swinney of “conspiracy theory” politics after the First Minster questioned the decision to block a £1.5bn turbine factory on security grounds.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:55:08 +0100Infamous 'Highland hotel robbers' among 100,000 Victorian prisoner records put online
The once infamous 'Highland Hotel Robbers' are among Victorian prisoners whose records are now online.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:22:43 +010060 firefighters tackle blaze in grounds of Aberdeen hospital overnight
Firefighters have worked through the night to tackle a blaze at a disused building on the grounds of a hospital in Aberdeen.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:22:53 +0100Mother reunited with lifeboat ‘heroes’ who rescued her after paddleboard ordeal
A mother who was swept two miles out to sea while clinging to an upturned paddleboard has had an emotional reunion with some of the lifeboat “heroes” who saved her life.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:02:54 +0100Football stadium plans in Perth recommended for approval
Jeanfield Swifts FC’s proposed £2.5 million development of its Riverside Stadium and pitches on Perth’s Bute Drive have been recommended for approval.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:30:27 +0100Reform UK could take 'outright power' at Holyrood in 2031, Nigel Farage insists
The party leader addressed a rally in Aberdeen on Monday evening, as he set his sights on becoming the second largest party in May’s election, with total control his aim the next time around.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:22:56 +0100Man, 74, dies after being hit by car in Broughty Ferry
Police are appealing following a fatal crash in Broughty Ferry.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:14:23 +0100Five new medicines accepted for use by NHS Scotland
Three cancer drugs and a new eczema medication are among the pharmaceuticals that a medical body has accepted for use by NHS Scotland.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100SNP reveals plans for new national arts company to showcase traditional music
New organisation would have the same status as Scotland's national dance, theatre, opera and classical music companies.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:38:00 +0100Acclaimed family-run restaurant undergoes major restructure
An award-winning family-run Scottish restaurant has undergone a restructuring,
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0100Shares leap in Scots telecoms specialist as profits beat expectations
Chief executive Tommy Cook hails performance of Calnex 'against a challenging global macroeconomic backdrop'
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100SNP promise free school bags for all P1 pupils in Scotland
The SNP has promised a free school bag filled with “essential school items” to every P1 if the they win May’s election.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0100Are language skills still important in an AI world?
Technology may have made translation easier, but human communication, cultural understanding and relationship-building are increasingly important
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:57:18 +0100FAI court process begins for Perth 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 Michael Burza.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:36:37 +0100UK pet retailer confirms plans to open 160 new stores across UK - see full list
Jollyes Pets says it plans to open 160 new stores across the UK - see the full list of locations.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:55:52 +0100Cannabis farm worth £800k found in highest village in Scottish Highlands
A large cannabis farm worth close to a million pounds has been discovered by police in the highest village in the Scottish Highlands.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:38:45 +0100Major hurdle for Scots windfarm plans deemed 'unacceptable' risk to flights
Plans for a windfarm near Moniaive face a major hurdle after air traffic safety experts ruled the development poses an unacceptable risk to flight radar operations.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:17:00 +0100Woman, 73, dies in hospital after crash between car and lorry on Scottish road
A woman has died in hospital two days after a crash between her car and a lorry in Aberdeenshire.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0100Airline launches new US route with connections from Edinburgh and Glasgow
The new Aer Lingus route to Raleigh-Durham airport has taken to the skies today, connecting through Ireland from 10 UK airports including from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:48:00 +0100What does the future hold for Your Party in Scotland after mass resignations?
Today saw mass resignations in Your Party Scotland's ranks as outgoing members accused the UK arm of Jeremy Corbyn's socialist party of "disrespect."
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:45:47 +0100Man from Fort William appears in court charged with murder of Glasgow man
A man has appeared in court charged with murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice following the death of a man in Glasgow earlier this month.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0100Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit over Epstein ties dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s 10 billion dollar (£7.4 billion) defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch relating to a story over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:37:42 +0100'If I had a pound for every CalMac sorry': Apologies as eight ferries are sidelined
Scotland’s ferry network is continuing in crisis despite high level intervention as eight vessels remained out of action on Monday - as another ferry broke down.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0100Russell Findlay calls for 'woke nonsense' to be 'excised' from public sector
Russell Findlay has launched an attack on “woke” public sector roles in an interview with The Herald. The ex-journalist also attacked 'distracting' polling.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100New York hedge fund slams 'out of touch' Scottish company chiefs
US hedge fund confident that its proposal will provide 'best outcome' for shareholders
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0100Search for man last seen in monastery on Scottish island
An appeal has been launched to trace a man last seen in a monastery on a Scottish island.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:41:12 +0100Graduate Jenna excels in role that is 'making a difference' at Scotland Excel
Driven by strong social values, graduate Jenna Heaney has flourished at Scotland Excel, gaining diverse experience across teams while contributing to impactful public sector projects that benefit communities nationwide
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0100Major disruption to ScotRail services as all lines closed on main route
Passengers on ScotRail services are facing major disruption as all lines on a busy main route have been closed.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100'Here's the reality of kitchen life you don’t always see on MasterChef'
Robbie Jack is the head chef of The Selkie restaurant in Dundee. This week, he takes on our chef Q&A.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Parties agree childcare is vital – so why are so many parents dissatisfied?
A hustings hosted by campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed pressed Scotland's major parties on their childcare priorities ahead of Holyrood 2026.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0100Parents warned after Scots school pupil sets laptop on fire in social media trend
Parents have been warned after firefighters were called to a high school last week after a pupil set a laptop on fire, following a viral TikTok trend which encouraged short-circuiting the computers.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0100Scottish Labour's manifesto launch revealed a problem with Anas Sarwar's campaign
Anas Sarwar pledged change as he set out Scottish Labour's manifesto. But it lacked new ideas and momentum.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0100Primal Scream announce XTRMNTR 25th anniversary UK tour
Scottish rock band Primal Scream has announced a full tour of their landmark album XTRMNTR.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:52:00 +0100Family and union speak out after mushrooms reported in damp Edinburgh home
Mushrooms were reported in a damp Edinburgh home, with a family and tenants’ union raising concerns over conditions and ongoing repair issues.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0100Historic Scottish golf club faces major change under new plans
A site currently owned by a historic Scottish golf club could be converted into whisky storage warehouses under new plans.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:50:00 +0100Royal Scottish Academy 200th anniversary art exhibition coming to Edinburgh
The Royal Scottish Academy marks its 200th anniversary with a major exhibition in Edinburgh, featuring hundreds of artworks and more than 25 awards.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100University pauses recruitment to 21 courses while pondering further downsizing
Aberdeen University has paused recruitment on 21 postgraduate courses as the university hierarchy debates downsizing its offering.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0100Car crashes into waiting room of GP surgery in Scots town
A car has crashed into the waiting room of a busy town's GP practice.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:15 +0100Guesthouse on one of Scotland’s smallest inhabited islands brought to market
A 'rare' lifestyle hotel opportunity on a Scottish island is being marketed for sale
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:56:57 +0100Leading Glasgow restaurateurs jailed for involvement in large-scale VAT fraud
Two leading restaurateurs and their accountant have admitted involvement in a large scale VAT fraud.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:42:45 +0100Road closed after car crashes into property in Broughty Ferry
A road has been closed in Broughty Ferry due a police incident.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:21:23 +0100Anas Sarwar asks for five years as he launches Scottish Labour manifesto
Anas Sarwar has pleaded with voters to give him “five years” as first minister to fix the country as he launched Scottish Labour’s manifesto.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:15:05 +0100Major new plan could see over 550 homes built on empty land in Drumchapel
A major new plan could see over 550 homes built on empty land in Drumchapel. Glasgow City Council has received an application from Keepmoat Homes to develop a huge site at Kinfauns Drive
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:56:03 +0100Appeal after man, 88, goes missing from village in Easter Ross
Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace an 88-year-old man who has been reported missing from Muir of Ord.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:32:49 +0100Council in 'reset' talks with Celtic and Rangers as title race goes to wire
Talks have taken place to “reset” the relationship between Glasgow City Council and the city’s two biggest football clubs.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0100More than 500 art students to showcase work in city-wide Edinburgh shows
More than 500 students will showcase their work across Edinburgh as part of Edinburgh College of Art’s 2026 Graduate Show programme.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:59:48 +0100‘Explosive’ discovery illuminates events from Culloden Battlefield
Ahead of the 280th anniversary of the final Jacobite uprising at Culloden Battlefield, archaeologists from the National Trust for Scotland have recovered an unexploded mortar shell, thought to have been fired by government artillery during the...
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Airline to extend seasonal Edinburgh to New York service to full-year operation
Flights between Edinburgh and New York JFK will now run year-round, with Delta confirming a three-times-weekly winter schedule.