Scotland Herald

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:02 +0000
Scots chart toppers release new single inspired by West Lothian
The Snuts have released the first single from their forthcoming fourth album, inspired by their native West Lothian

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:35:34 +0000
Motorists warned of delays as crash disrupts M8 traffic
An accident on the M8 is disrupting traffic during the morning rush-hour

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:14:16 +0000
'Scotland's resources must not be revenue stream for West Bank settlements'
Humza Yousaf has urged the UK Government to reject a renewed application for North Sea drilling due to the owner of the field's ties to illegal Israeli settlements

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:35:00 +0000
Glasgow Airport boss reveals talks for flights to exciting new destinations
The chief executive of Glasgow Airport’s owner has revealed hopes of winning flights to exciting new destinations

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:49:23 +0000
Decision on Chinese wind turbine factory in Scotland expected 'soon'
The UK Government expects to decide “soon” whether to approve a Chinese firm’s plans to build the UK’s largest wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland but has to consider security, the trade minister has said

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:14:48 +0000
MPs warn over repeating 'mistakes' of deindustrialisation in Scotland
Scotland’s previous deindustrialisation offers lessons on how to avoid repeating “past mistakes”, a Commons committee has concluded

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Scotland urged to help as 4,000 Palestinian children in need of medical evacuation
Last year, the Scottish Government committed to supporting the treatment of up to twenty Palestinian children, with 10 arriving in Scotland in late September.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Big development plans for new top 100 Scottish golf course
East Renfrewshire has broken into Scotland's top 100 golf rankings and is up for an award, with further developments in the pipeline

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Grievance inquiry into HES boss still ongoing after nine months
A grievance procedure against the chief executive of the government's troubled heritage agency is still ongoing - nine months after it began.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
SNP urges UK to seek access to €150 billion EU defence fund
The SNP has urged the UK Government to seek access to a €150 billion EU defence fund, warning Scotland’s defence industry risks isolation.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:33:00 +0000
‘Of its time’ landmark Scottish shopping centre to be redeveloped
A landmark Scottish shopping centre is to be redeveloped under new plans.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Cartoon on Queen Elizabeth University hospital
Today's cartoon is on the latest with the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:05:18 +0000
Kessock Bridge section of A9 closed due to police incident
The Kessock Bridge section of the A9 is closed.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:18:51 +0000
Tributes to 'the best of men' Jim Wallace after death of former deputy first minister
Tributes have been paid in Scotland following the death of former deputy first minister Jim Wallace after suffering complications as a result of surgery.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:15:48 +0000
Former deputy first minister Jim Wallace dies aged 71
Lord Wallace was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Thursday, but died as a result of complications from what was a scheduled major operation, his family have said.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:09:08 +0000
MSPs back greyhound racing ban at first stage
MSPs have backed a ban on greyhound racing in Scotland at its first parliamentary stage.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:50:54 +0000
Scottish Government and Creative Scotland intervene over Western Isles arts cuts
Opinion poll reveals huge support for culture to be protected.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:50:23 +0000
West Lothian woman gives birth to daughter by maternal-assisted Caesarean
A West Lothian woman has described how she was left “sobbing with joy” after giving birth to her daughter by maternal-assisted Caesarean – thought to be the first time the procedure has been used in Scotland.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:08:03 +0000
Inspectors highlight 'significant concerns' at mental health unit
"We fully accept that further improvements are required and a number of immediate actions were taken ...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:15:20 +0000
Council launches investigation into fake planning objections
Orkney Islands Council is launching an investigation into fake objections lodged through its online planning portal.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:37:19 +0000
Internal report reveals 'political pressure' to open QEUH early
Internal report contradicts denials about political pressure to open Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital before it was ready.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0000
Bank of Scotland firm declares outlook brighter despite motor finance provision
Lloyds Banking Group reports 12% rise in profits to £6.6bn despite motor finance provisions

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:59:38 +0000
Edinburgh finance boss hits back at Glasgow’s housing chief over 'unspent cash’
Edinburgh’s finance boss has hit back after Glasgow’s housing chief said it would ‘happily’ take on £60m the capital has not spent on acquiring and building new housing this year.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:35:00 +0000
Scottish Capital announces £25 million investment in LOCKUP
Scottish Capital is delighted to announce a twenty-five million pounds investment in LOCKUP.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:41:07 +0000
Edinburgh's most expensive address revealed - where homes change hands for millions
Research reveals Edinburgh's million-pound homes and premium postcodes

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Why the future of the Chagos Islands is bigger than party politics
Donald Trump’s remarks on Greenland and the Chagos Islands expose a deeper global fault line. As Britain juggles alliance politics, domestic division and international law, the stakes stretch far beyond remote islands and into the future of global ...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:15:49 +0000
Man left women traumatised at Ann Summers store after complaining about sex toy
A man left two women traumatised at an Ann Summers store after complaining about a broken sex toy.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Owners of luxury Scots hotel celebrate their 'independence'
Steve and Alison Timoney assume day-to-day running of Crossbasket Castle

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Scotland's University of the Year denies 'picking on' disabled staff in £35m cuts bid
A union representative claimed that bosses are “picking on” staff members who have disabilities or long-term sickness.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:42:46 +0000
Scottish archaeologists up for award after uncovering secrets of Bronze Age hoards
The team examined artefacts buried by ancient people thousands of years ago

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:57:06 +0000
Artwork for new mural in honour of Scots Holocaust heroine unveiled
Artwork for a 'striking' new mural to commemorate the bravery of a Scot who died in Auschwitz has been unveiled.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:04:10 +0000
National arts companies warn tours of Scotland face the axe over SNP funding freeze
Theatre, dance and music events may be restricted to the central belt.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:35:23 +0000
Scottish housebuilder gets green light for 110 new homes in historic town
A housebuilder has won planning permission for 110 new homes in a historic Scottish town

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:47:12 +0000
Bombshell Holyrood poll sees SNP vote share drop and Reform UK surge ahead of Labour
The SNP regional vote share falls to a 23-year low, while Reform UK surges ahead of Scottish Labour, according to a bombshell poll.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:46:00 +0000
Tenants in small Scottish village informed about sale of historic homes
Regional director Stuart Maxwell wrote: "I want to be very clear that there will be absolutely no pressure on tenants to leave.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:42:00 +0000
'Milestone moment' as Scottish business strikes major Indonesian fibre deal
A new deal struck by a Borders-based global cable manufacturer in south east Asia marks a “milestone moment” for the company, according to its chief executive.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:39:00 +0000
'Eco village' holiday park at popular tourist spot rejected over access fears
Bid for major holiday park in Ardrossan with 160 chalets is refused by North Ayrshire Council – after concerns over emergency vehicle access.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:51:09 +0000
Bid to revive whisky production in Argyll village after almost 90 years
Plans have been submitted to transform a former oil depot into a new 'landmark' distillery in a a small village on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:28:38 +0000
Four men to stand trial charged with killing man inside Scottish prison
Four suspects are to stand trial charged with killing a man in prison.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:23:50 +0000
West Edinburgh blooms as residents unite to bring colour back to local streets
Residents are being invited to help bring a splash of colour to their community by planting flowers.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:21:00 +0000
Ikea announces closing date for store in major Scottish city
The Swedish homewares firm will close its location in Aberdeen’s Altens district before moving to a smaller store.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:32:23 +0000
Four teens arrested over alleged serious assault in St Andrews
All four have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:58:00 +0000
'A real adventure': Fifty classic cars leave John O'Groats for 1,500 mile car rally
This week, teams from the UK, US, and Europe are participating in the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally, which is one of the world’s oldest car races.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:51:31 +0000
Fresh bid launched to turn Victorian toilet block in Glasgow into holiday let
The original permission has lapsed — but the idea hasn’t been flushed away

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:40:39 +0000
Historic Paisley music venue which closed last year to become aparthotel
The venue closed last year, with owners saying they were 'heartbroken'

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:33:05 +0000
Political pressure was applied to open QEUH, Scottish Government minute says
Scottish Government notes say political pressure was applied to open Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital before it was ready.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:55:17 +0000
'Critical' business distress in Scotland surges ahead of steep UK increase
The Scottish economy "is particularly exposed in certain sectors that are hurting the most at present"

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:14:01 +0000
UK Government confirms no compensation will be paid to WASPI women
The UK Government will not compensate women who were affected by changes to the state pension age

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Council delays release of report on plans to scrap additional support needs centres
A decision will not now be made until the end of April, and parents say the delays are 'making an already unbearable situation worse'.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:17:21 +0000
Santander announces closure of Scottish banks with all jobs at risk
The Spanish bank has revealed the location of the branches it intends to shut this year

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