Scotland Herald
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:19:44 +0100Rare Jacobite-era pistols to be reunited for first time in decades
'These finely crafted pistols are extremely rare and I’m delighted we have the opportunity to reunite them'
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:06:33 +0100Poll: Dropping Labour name could win party back voters lost to SNP and Greens
A new poll has revealed that most former Scottish Labour voters who switched to the SNP or Greens would return if the party split entirely from UK Labour, as incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to take charge.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:14:01 +0100Watch: Firefighters spend third day tackling wildfire which sparked evacuations
The blaze comes while parts of Scotland are at very high risk of wildfire over the next few days
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:39:55 +0100Glasgow trains disrupted as fault hits busy rail line
Passengers have been advised to check ahead
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:26:01 +0100Fire crews battle through the night to contain huge blaze in food plant
Crews stayed until the early hours of the morning
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0100'Masters of our own destiny': Scottish golf club emerges to stand on its own again
The nine-hole Perthshire club is making membership gains following the end of a commercial contract with Pitlochry Golf Limited in 2025
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:59:00 +0100Who decided? Pressure grows on Glasgow City Council over parent's £43,000 legal bill
PRESSURE is mounting on Glasgow City Council to clarify the background behind the decision to pursue a campaigning single mum for almost £43,000 in legal fees.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Matt Forde on SNP scrutiny, Labour sexism and why Binface should fight Farage to win
Comedian Matt Forde accuses the SNP of an ‘allergy to scrutiny’, attacks Labour over sexism and urges Count Binface to win against Nigel Farage.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0100Scottish housebuilder collapses into administration with homes unbuilt
A Scottish housing developer collapsed into administration without starting any work on site.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100MPs and MSPs call on shipyard to stop servicing tankers vital to Russia's gas exports
Scottish MPs and MSPs have joined more than 100 parliamentarians from across Europe calling for a Danish shipyard to stop servicing tankers, including one owned by a Glasgow-registered company, which ship Russian gas
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0100The Cairngorms introduced a wildfire byelaw banning disposable BBQs - is it working?
While no fines have been issued, the Cairngorms National Park Authority believes that the figure, which 'some people may see as being negative', is actually positive. Why?
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0100Today's cartoon on the Commonwealth Games
With the Commonwealth Games a week away, today's cartoon features the sporting event (and the ticket prices).
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:22:59 +0100Pilot who died moments after plane took off may have been incapacitated – report
A pilot who died last year after his aircraft crashed moments after take-off may well have been incapacitated, according to expert analysis.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:21:02 +0100Murder probe launched following death of man in Cumbernauld
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Cumbernauld
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:08:29 +0100Boy, 15, charged after vehicle allegedly stolen at Edinburgh Airport
A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged vehicle theft at Edinburgh Airport.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:11:18 +0100Hundreds of snakes taken into Scottish SPCA care in just over five years
The Scottish SPCA as revealed that almost 200 snakes have come in its care in the last five and half years due to welfare concerns alone - with many more spending months waiting for new homes as it struggles to find suitable adopters.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:09 +0100SEPA lodges holding objection to Fife data centre proposals
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has made a “holding objection” to plans for a massive data centre in Auchtertool due to a lack of information on flood risks.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:44:22 +0100Co-op objects to plans for Tesco on edge of Scottish town for second time
The Co-op has objected to plans for a Tesco supermarket on the edge of Stonehaven for a second time over fears it would have a negative impact on the town centre.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0100Brothers row from Ullapool to Stornoway after two failed Minch crossings
The Maclean brothers completed their long-awaited Minch crossing from Ullapool to Stornoway after two failed attempts and a 13-hour row.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:29:01 +0100Scrapping tuition fees was meant to help Scots students. Now it's shutting them out.
The SNP wants Andy Burnham to copy Scotland's free tuition model. But behind the rhetoric, funding caps are locking Scots out of clearing while fee-paying students get in.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:14:32 +0100Woman convicted of death of her three-month-old daughter
A 28-year-old woman has been convicted of the culpable homicide of her three-month old daughter.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100UK Government to make 'alarming' cut in aid to one of the world's poorest countries
The UK Government has cut overseas aid from 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI) to 0.5% and has set out plans to further cut it to 0.3% by 2027
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100Edinburgh group pours nearly £18m into Scottish start-ups in first half of 2026
The total comprises £7.2m invested directly by its members, alongside £10.7m secured through co-investment partners
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:50:50 +0100Watchdog probing concerns around report branding JK Rowling centre ‘anti-rights’
The charities regulator is looking into concerns around a report published by Amnesty International which labelled a sexual violence support centre founded by JK Rowling as “anti-rights”.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100UK clothing retailer at risk of closing after 12 years having entered administration
UK clothing and fashion retailer, Activewear Group Ltd, is at risk of closing after 12 years in business, having fallen into administration.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:23:59 +0100Callander toy museum transformed into set for horror film Robert Returns
Hamilton Toy Museum in Callander featured as a filming location for Robert Returns, the latest film in the popular British horror franchise.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0100Shops at site of Princes Street fire raided over unpaid business rates prior to blaze
Enforcement officers seized stock from the company currently liable for paying business rates at the Edinburgh address within the last month.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:13:06 +0100Footwear retailer OFFICE unveils new Scottish flagship store
Footwear retailer OFFICE has opened a new, upsized store at Glasgow Fort, which is now its flagship location in Scotland.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:04:51 +0100Sturgeon 'stitched up Salmond to hide truth about Murrell' claims Tory MP
Senior Conservative MP David Davis has accused Nicola Sturgeon of lying about her husband's embezzlement, claiming she orchestrated a conspiracy to jail Alex Salmond to prevent the cover-up from being exposed.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:04:45 +0100New Glasgow-shot Scottish rom-com Premature heads to cinemas
BAFTA Scotland New Talent winner Kevin Walls brings his debut feature Premature to cinemas, with the Scottish rom-com premiering in Glasgow before a UK release.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100This might be our last chance to save Glasgow's nightlife, but what will it take?
Glasgow’s new night-time commission is a welcome start, but saving the city’s nightlife will require action on transport, licensing, planning, costs and the systemic failures that have pushed activity away from the city centre, writes Marissa Mac...
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Labour MP says Argentina players should be banned from World Cup final
An MP has called for Argentina players who held up a banner referencing the Falkland Islands to be banned from playing in the World Cup final
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:20:37 +0100LIVE updates as wildfire in Cairngorms now affecting 6km-wide area
A wildfire in the Cairngorms is now affecting a 6km-wide area (3.7 miles) of heather and trees, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0100Highland Bears basketball team land £3,000 Aldi grant to expand sporting access
Highland Bears Basketball Club has secured £3,000 from Aldi Scotland's Scottish Sport Fund to buy equipment and deliver free basketball sessions across the Highlands.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0100'Smoke blowing onto carriageway': Wildfire in Cairngorms now affecting areas of A9
Wildfires in the Cairngorms National Park are now affecting areas of A9. Traffic Scotland has said it has received reports of smoke blowing onto the carriageway around Dalnaspidal.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:40:44 +0100Giant Caribbean puppets to bring colour to Glasgow's Merchant City Festival
Two five-metre Caribbean-inspired puppets will make their debut at Glasgow's Merchant City Festival, celebrating Dominican heritage and Scottish-Caribbean history.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:35:45 +0100Scotland needs climate adaptation investment of up to £14bn, new research estimates
Scotland may need between £7.8 billion and £14.2 billion of investment over the next 15 years to adapt to the impacts of climate change, according to new research led by the University of Strathclyde.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:18:22 +0100Man, 52, to stand trial next year accused of terrorism offences
A man is to stand trial next year accused of terrorism offences. Simon Lott, 52, was charged after police, firefighters and an explosive unit swooped on a house in Airdrie in November 2023.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:01:05 +0100New £3.3m paint facility to speed up Type 26 frigate production in Glasgow
BAE Systems is investing £3.3 million in a new paint facility at its Govan shipyard to increase capacity and support the construction of Type 26 frigates.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:07:10 +0100Police officer accused of attempted fraud amid divorce proceedings
Michelle McFadden, 46, allegedly passed on false information to lawyers between March 7 and May 1, 2024.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:06:57 +0100Community's bid to take over historic spa reaches major milestone
The historic building could soon be in public hands - and not owned by developers
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:17:09 +0100Edinburgh firms shortlisted as Scotland Food & Drink Awards finalists revealed
Edinburgh and Lothians businesses are among 64 finalists recognised in this year’s Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards, celebrating the very best of the nation’s food and drink sector.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0100Aberdeen University employee arrested and charged over Ann Widdecombe post
An employee of the University of Aberdeen who posted on social media about the death of Ann Widdecombe has been charged by police
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:19:29 +0100Liquidator appointed to Scottish car repair firm following HMRC court action
A Scottish car maintenance and repair company has been placed into liquidation.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:51:27 +0100Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Palm Houses to reopen after five-year restoration
The historic Palm Houses at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh will reopen this October following a £58 million restoration under the Edinburgh Biomes project.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100'I would rather go bankrupt - they are not getting a penny from me'
British Empire Medal recipient Leanne McGuire speaks out after Glasgow City Council pursued her for £42,686 in legal expenses.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:36:58 +0100Edinburgh Airport launches new home luggage collection for easyJet passengers
easyJet passengers flying from Edinburgh Airport can now have their luggage collected from home and checked in before travelling to the airport.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:06:39 +0100New luxury 30-bed hotel to open on the top floor of the historic Caledonian Chambers
Luxury Irish hotel group The Address Collective is opening a 30-bedroom boutique hotel above Glasgow Central Station.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:15:57 +0100Furious GB News host demands Keir Starmer have England reinstated at World Cup
A GB News presenter has demanded Sir Keir Starmer intervene and have England reinstated to the World Cup after Argentina displayed a banner referencing the Falkland Islands
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:32:20 +0100University staff to stage five weeks of strikes as students return to studies
University staff are set to stage five weeks of strikes as students return to their studies, with a long-running dispute over cuts and job losses, including compulsory redundancies, continuing to rumble on.