Scotland Herald

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:38:23 +0000
A9 mountain pass blocked by heavy snow near Aviemore
The Met Office has predicted heavy snow - but the weather appears to have caught drivers cold

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:51:36 +0000
Glasgow Central station fully reopens more than a fortnight after fire
It was feared the station would close for a long time - but the beating heart of Glasgow rail travel is open for business

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:33:00 +0000
Liquidator appointed to Scottish road freight transport firm over HMRC tax bill
A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish road freight transport company.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:27:00 +0000
Shares plunge in drinks company as chiefs highlight 'immediate' funding need
Owner of Blackwoods gin and vodka underlines impact of economic pressures on sales

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Archaeology experiment probes mystery of Scotland's Book of Kells birthplace
The experiment could reveal where the unique 9th century relic was made

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Citizens Theatre revamp gets new Scottish Government bail-out as final cost emerges
The Scottish Government has signed off another multi-million pound bail-out for Glasgow's 148-year-old Citizens Theatre to help meet the final costs of its long-delayed revamp.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:29:00 +0000
Scottish brewery unveils major expansion and eyes move into hospitality
Alva-based brewery declares investment is 'geared to supporting Harviestoun’s growth'

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:37:00 +0000
Holyrood votes to widen 'tourist tax' powers after pressure from businesses
Previously, local authorities were limited to levy the tax as a percentage rate, which had been criticised by a number of business leaders.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:58:00 +0000
Academic denies he is Reform candidate despite appearing on party's official list
Dr Brown is listed as Reform UK Scotland's candidate for Aberdeen Central, according to a briefing document circulated to the press on March 19.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Edinburgh council inquires into event policing costs after Terminal V cancellation
Councillors are calling for an inquiry into whether Edinburgh is being charged more than other parts of Scotland for policing major events.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:17:00 +0000
Section of major motorway to close overnight for nine days - what you need to know
Diversions will be in place for traffic between 8.30 pm and 6.00 am, which will add around 5 minutes to affected journeys. 

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:05:20 +0000
Controversy as Chinese state-owned firm wins £200m ferry deal as no UK yard bids
A Chinese government-owned shipyard is to benefit from a £200m contract to build two freight ferries sparking fresh controversy over why vital public vessels are being built overseas while Scotland’s own yards struggle for work.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:59:00 +0000
Shares plunge in UK housebuilder amid fall-out from Middle East war
Bellway warns conflict in Middle East 'heightens the risk of both inflationary cost pressure'

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:51:37 +0000
Reform's Malcolm Offord donated to LGBT charity after making homophobic joke
Reform UK leader in Scotland is embroiled in controversy after he made a homophobic joke during a rugby event in 2018.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:45:39 +0000
Company fined after 1.8m litres of contaminated waste water seeped into burn
A Lanarkshire company which manufactures collagen casings for use in sausage products has been fined £48,000 after admitting discharging a large quantity of industrial effluent into a burn.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:34:00 +0000
Missing ten-year-old boy from South Lanarkshire town traced after urgent search
Cole Gallacher was reported missing from Hamilton on Tuesday afternoon, after being last seen in the Whistleberry Wynd area around 9.30 am.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0000
Slip road on major Glasgow motorway shut due to vehicle fire
The traffic body advised that emergency services had arrived at the site of the incident north of Alexandra Park, and asked motorists to find alternative routes.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0000
Why this American-Scottish family swapped California for a 'Simple Scottish Life'
Zach and Annie, the couple behind popular YouTube channel Simple Scottish Living tell me about their decision to move to rural Scotland.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Number of specialist ASN teachers in primary schools falls to lowest level on record
Since 2008 the number of primary school teachers specialising in additional support for learning has fallen by more than 50 percent.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Six of Scotland's best railway journeys from 'world's finest' to the most romantic
Robin McKelvie says he's ridden the Trans-Siberian across Russia’s vastness, forged all the way across Australia on the Indian Pacific and been inter-railing eight times. But his favourite railway trips are in Scotland

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:50:48 +0000
New exhibition to explore Scotland’s role in shaping Sri Lanka’s tea industry
A new exhibition is to explore Scotland’s vital role in shaping Sri Lanka’s world-famous tea industry - a partnership dating back to the 19th century.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0000
Cyclist dies after crash with van near Edinburgh
Around 1.40 pm on Friday, March 20, police in Dalkeith received a report of a white Transit Van colliding with an electric mountain bike on the A6106.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000
Glasgow to stage 78 day-long summer festival inspired by Commonwealth Games return
Organisers reveal 163 groups and organisations will be staging special events across the city between May and August.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:26:52 +0000
Nicola Sturgeon: 'Operation Branchform hasn't soured me - it made me stronger'
Nicola Sturgeon has spoken about Operation Branchform as she prepares to step down as an MSP.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:19:00 +0000
'We will not rest': Pro Palestine students occupy university lecture theatre
Members of the Edinburgh University Justice for Palestine Society (EUJPS) entered Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre on Tuesday morning.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:46:16 +0000
Companies to pay UK suppliers within 60 days or be fined
Companies failing to pay suppliers within 60 days will face fines or automatic interest payments under new rules unveiled today

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:45:51 +0000
Georgia and David Tennant establish scholarship at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The scholarship is for Acting, Musical Theatre, Filmmaking or Production students at RCS who meet the eligibility criteria.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:35:19 +0000
Well-known Glasgow restaurant and bar changes hands ahead of 20th anniversary
A long-established Glasgow restaurant and bar has changed hands ahead of the venue's 20th anniversary later this year.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:29:00 +0000
World's only Gaelic college to receive millions to revitalise shuttered building
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s Fàs building, which has not been used since 2022, will reopen as a new Centre for Gaelic Creativity following the refurbishment.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000
New generation of artists to showcase work in Edinburgh exhibition
RSA New Contemporaries 2026 at the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, showcases emerging Scottish artists and architects.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:20:06 +0000
Retail tycoon to axe store in Scottish city centre
A retail tycoon is to axe a luxury store in a Scottish city centre

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:02:00 +0000
Ex-head teacher and council official named Education Scotland boss 'at key time'
Donna McMaster, formerly head of education at West Lothian Council, will begin the top job in April

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:01:09 +0000
Outlander adapted for the stage for live concert experience
TV series Outlander is being adapted for the stage with Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands heading out across American and Europe in 2027.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Award-winning Edinburgh pub shuts temporarily for refurbishment
Edinburgh’s popular Stockbridge Tap closes for refurbishment, with upgrades planned to enhance the venue while preserving its traditional character.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:36:48 +0000
'Silkier than French knickers': This cheese has just been named best in Scotland
A playful take on a classic French style has just been named Best Scottish Cheese at the British & Irish Cheese Awards 2026.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0000
Popular Edinburgh attraction on Royal Mile extends opening hours for Easter holidays
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Edinburgh extends Easter opening hours for families. Enjoy interactive exhibits, Easter trail & discounts on Royal Mile.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:25:00 +0000
Family's 'traditional' Glasgow pub run up for sale after 45 years in business
Described as a “traditional public house”, the Log Cabin shows a range of live sport and serves as a focal point of the local community.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:21:05 +0000
Scottish council to buy back land for almost triple its sale price
West Dunbartonshire Council is set to finalise the purchase of land which they sold to a housing developer five years ago - for almost three times the price.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:20:00 +0000
The University of Edinburgh unveils a 15-year ‘environmentally regenerative’ plan
The University of Edinburgh launches a 15-year regenerative environmental strategy aiming to cut carbon, restore Scottish habitats, and lead UK higher education on sustainability.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:43:39 +0000
Gavin's Mill is a magical place to mill around in Milngavie
Gavin’s Mill, a picturesque restored riverside mill in Milngavie, offers ethical shopping, artisan crafts and an award-winning cafe for a uniquely uplifting community experience

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:26:03 +0000
Final call for entries as Scottish CFO Awards approach submission deadline
Finance leaders across Scotland have just one week remaining to enter the 2026 Scottish CFO Awards, Scotland’s premier awards for the country’s finance leaders, as the programme prepares to close submissions and move into the next stage of judgin...

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:16:31 +0000
Body worn video for Glasgow police ahead of Commonwealth Games
Police Scotland is equipping 2,000 officers and staff with body worn video (BWV) cameras as Glasgow prepares to welcome the Commonwealth Games and a busy summer of events.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:14:31 +0000
Stone 'cell' with a dark past rebuilt on Scotland's abandoned island
Believed to have been a noblewoman's prison, the stone structure is among the most significant historical remains on the island

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:58:03 +0000
George Galloway to miss Holyrood campaign launch after undergoing heart surgery
George Galloway will be unable to attend the Scottish launch of his Workers Party campaign for Holyrood after undergoing heart surgery

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:44:07 +0000
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies aged 54 as tributes paid
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54, following a terminal cancer diagnosis

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:36:32 +0000
Woman who blackmailed man in fake pregnancy scam jailed for 15 months
A woman who blackmailed a man into paying her more than £6,000 in a fake pregnancy scam was jailed today for 15 months.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:11:20 +0000
Edinburgh music bar where Callum Beattie used to play to shut after 21 years
The Rat Pack Piano Bar has suggested it has struggled to attract a new generation of 'partygoers' to the basement venue.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:17:07 +0000
Explained: The secret costs and value for money fears over ScotGov harbour deal
The Scottish Government’s takeover of Ardrossan harbour has sparked controversy after the cost of the deal was kept secret behind a confidentiality clause, despite official guidance warning against such provisions in taxpayer-funded projects.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:02:49 +0000
Renowned artist’s painting ‘reunited’ with Scottish art collection
A painting by one of Scotland’s most celebrated 20th‑century artists has been reunited with a collection currently on display at the University of Aberdeen.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:27 +0000
Operation Branchform is development in recent politics Scots most aware of
Police Scotland's investigation into SNP finances Operation Branchform is the political development most Scots are aware of, according to new polling by More in Common.

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