Scotland Herald

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:31:29 +0000
Robot cleaners deployed at school 'won't replace people'
The robots are being used to clean large open spaces

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:13:14 +0000
Ferry sailings across Firth of Clyde cancelled due to 'technical issues'
A review will take place at noon

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:52:02 +0000
Campaigners calling for school smartphone ban to meet Education Secretary
The group warns pupils having mobile phones in schools carries “clear and present risks”

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:42:25 +0000
Council set to return almost £6m in unspent funds to housing developer
The money was given to support improvements to schools which never arrived

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:20:52 +0000
'No plans to repair and reopen' famous landmark Titan Crane
There are no plans to repair and reopen the Titan Crane, it has been revealed

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:43:43 +0000
Warning 'Scotland will be left behind unless SNP ends nuclear objection'
Scotland risks being left behind in the world unless the Government urgently ends its opposition to nuclear energy, a coalition of businesses and campaign groups has warned.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:35:00 +0000
Charles Rennie Mackintosh buildings for sale in 'truly unique opportunity'
Category A listed buildings in Glasgow designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh are up for sale, with initial enquiries described as 'very positive'

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:35:00 +0000
Historic Scottish hotel built for whisky tycoon marketed for sale
A historic hotel that was once a maternity hospital is being marketed for sale

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:33:00 +0000
Scottish family business boss recalls 'very special' moment
The boss of the Scottish family business recalled a 'very special' moment

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:31:00 +0000
Scottish auction house hails 'boom time' as art market roars back
Gavin Strang reports best-ever calendar year at independent Scottish auction house

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Scottish auctioneer and book publishing industry in spotlight
Business HQ Monthly is out, including an interview with a leading Scottish auction house MD and a big read on book publishing

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Rosebank oil field plan wins boost from oil giants
The controversial Rosebank oil field project has won a fresh vote of confidence from leading North Sea oil firms

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0000
High-profile backing to address 'poor quality' AI funding applications
Generative AI has led to a surge in grant funding applications, but a deterioration in their quality

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:29:00 +0000
Sir Tom Hunter's warning raises stakes for Scottish ministers
Comments by high-profile entrepreneur increases pressure on ministers to act on business rates

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Report: Scotland has strong foundations, and major barriers, for language learning
New analysis by the British Council has found that Scotland has an “excellent foundation” for language learning compared to the rest of the UK, but raised concerns about a number of barriers to further progress.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Historic Scottish mutual reveals deal to merge with sector peer
Merger of Scottish Friendly and OneFamily will have 'no immediate impact on colleagues'

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Cartoon on maternity care in Scotland
Today's cartoon is on maternity services

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
1.5 million trees to be planted in giant scheme backed by former PM
One of the largest woodland creation schemes ever approved in Scotland has been given the go ahead in Perthshire.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:14:40 +0000
Bank holiday confirmed for Scotland World Cup clash
A one-off bank holiday will be held in Scotland to mark the men's team's first World Cup clash in 28 years

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:06:00 +0000
Peter Mandelson files to be released by government following Commons approval
Files relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as the ambassador to the United States will be released after approval by MPs

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000
Scottish golf club membership is on the up - here's why
Golf club membership throughout Scotland grew last year across all categories with a surge in one particular segment far outstripping the rest

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:35:33 +0000
UK watchdog questions Scottish trans prison policy over 'single-sex spaces'
The UK’s equalities watchdog has warned Scotland’s transgender prison policy could remove the right to single-sex spaces for women

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:37:18 +0000
Swinney orders Mandelson audit over fears peer 'undermined' Scottish interests
John Swinney has ordered a sweeping audit of the Scottish Government’s past dealings with Peter Mandelson after fresh Epstein revelations. The investigation will examine the financial crash and recent US whisky talks amid fears Scotland’s interes...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:07:20 +0000
Key points as Scotland and UK human rights bodies differ on trans prison policy
The human rights bodies in Scotland and the UK disagreed on the transgender prison policy as the For Women Scotland case continued

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Energy giant hails progress in drive to 'rewire' northern Scotland
Shares in SSE surge as heavyweight wins praise for scale of investment in Scottish power lines

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0000
Beloved arthouse cinema teases reopening date after major funding boost
The Belmont Cinema shut in October 2022 after its parent charity, which also managed the Edinburgh Filmhouse, collapsed into administration.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Creative Scotland put almost £800,000 into CCA ahead of sudden closure
Ministers were alerted to impending insolvency 10 days before staff were told.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:22:51 +0000
Government u-turn on release of Mandelson files as Labour drops amendment plan
The UK Government has dropped a bid to block Peter Mandelson documents which could be 'prejudicial' to national security or international relations from being released

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:41:00 +0000
'Significant concerns': HES chief reveals infighting at heart of troubled quango
MSPs repeatedly pressed the government representatives on their failure to appoint an "accountable officer" during Brown’s almost-six month absence.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:38:34 +0000
Liquidators appointed as Scottish airline ceases operations
A court has appointed liquidators to a Scottish airline

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
'First of its kind' digital award scheme is launched
The wider goal of the scheme is to accelerate the development of digital learning in schools, nurseries, colleges, universities and more.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:24:48 +0000
Plan to demolish building on historic Scottish street for new hotel
A plan to demolish a Scottish city office block to make way for a new hotel has been brought forward.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:07:00 +0000
Parents considering legal action against council over £75m Dargavel Primary blunder
Bishopton Community Council contends that residents in the area were promised a secondary school more than twenty years ago.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Scottish airport drop-off charges increase: What's new and how to avoid £7 fee
Glasgow and Aberdeen airports are increasing drop-off and pick-up fees from today. Here’s what’s changing, why, and the free alternatives.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:57:41 +0000
'Green' AI data centre plan rejected by Edinburgh City Council over climate concerns
The planned AI data centre in the South Gyle area of Edinburgh has been rejected today at a meeting despite officers previously recommending its approval

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:54:00 +0000
Witness describes 'coldness' in trial for man accused of shooting dead gamekeeper
A former head gamekeeper has gone on trial charged with the murder of a groundsman from the estate where they once worked

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:27:11 +0000
Six Palestine Action activists cleared following break-in at weapons factory
Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary following a break-in at a weapons factory, while no verdict was reached on the alleged assault of a police officer

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:27:16 +0000
Kayakers rescued by the RNLI after drifting half a mile from the Forth Road Bridge
Queensferry Lifeboat rescues two kayakers near Forth Road Bridge after Mayday call. Both safe after drifting half a mile in strong tide, 2 February.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
My pick of the best places to eat and drink in Glasgow this month
Food and drink writer Sarah Campbell shares her pick of Glasgow bars, restaurants and special foodie events to discover this month.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:49:04 +0000
Efforts grow to save historic castle and museum from closure
The castle near Dundee faces an uncertain future

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:50:53 +0000
Decision on controversial fire service cuts delayed until after Holyrood election
A decision on controversial plans to close fire stations and potentially impose redundancies has been delayed until after the Holyrood election

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:19:03 +0000
Starmer: Mandelson lied repeatedly and I regret making him UK's ambassador to the US
Sir Keir Starmer has admitted he knew of Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him ambassador. A Commons row now raises fresh questions over vetting, trust and national security.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:53:40 +0000
Plan to demolish historic 19th century chapel thrown out
A planning bid to demolish a derelict mid-19th century chapel has been refused after heritage groups opposed it.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:56 +0000
Highland distillery at centre of bitter dispute gets £500k funding boost
A whisky distillery which has been at the centre of a bitter dispute with its landlord has secured £500k to continue and develop production

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:50:00 +0000
These might be the most important lessons for the NHS from Lucy Letby public inquiry
The Thirlwall public inquiry into Lucy Letby has concluded for the Christmas break - but one of its final witnesses had plenty to say about what is wrong with the culture of the NHS and what needs to change.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:28:08 +0000
Plans to demolish old Scottish supermarket 'key step forward' for town centre
Plans to knock down a former supermarket in Johnstone have taken a step further forward.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:39:27 +0000
HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax
UK pensioners have welcomed clarity on HMRC personal allowance rules, after the government confirmed that retirees whose only income is the State Pension will not pay income tax, despite the personal allowance remaining frozen.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:30:36 +0000
'It's about the survival of the pub': Edinburgh bar to offer cheaper pints
One of Edinburgh's best-loved pubs has cut the cost of a pint following the newly implemented Scottish Pubs Code.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:47:00 +0000
ADHD group accuses Scottish Government of 'throwing money' at waiting list issue
The Scottish ADHD Coalition are “highly sceptical” that the funding will address the months-long wait many children face to be diagnosed with the condition. 

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:21:40 +0000
Tributes paid to 'gentleman' writer Allan Massie after death at age 87
Tributes have been paid to the writer and Journalist Allan Massie following his death at the age of 87.

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