Scotland Herald

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:33:53 +0100
Motorists taken to hospital after crash as driver fails to stop
Police are searching for the driver who fled a hit-and-run crash

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:07:01 +0100
Storm Dave LIVE: Updates as high winds hit Scotland
Live updates on Easter Storm Dave

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Civil service: The 'astonishing' cost of Scottish Government's rarely used offices
Civil servants are rarely using Scottish Government buildings, according to official statistics. However, there is an 'astonishing' cost to the taxpayer.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I’d quit before backing Swinney, says Cole-Hamilton
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has ruled out ever backing John Swinney as First Minister, as election dealmaking looms. In a wide-ranging interview, he sets out his strategy to defeat the SNP and reshape Holyrood.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:35:00 +0100
Big news on flights for Scotland's airports and a surprise
There has been big news on flights for Scotland's airports and a surprise.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:34:00 +0100
Glasgow whisky firm highlights major export hope as industry faces pressure
Hunter Laing director underlines prospects for exports to India after fact-finding mission

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0100
Scottish hotel in town of 2,500 now hosts 7,300 guests a year
The hotel reopened in 2021 after being closed for nearly a decade and now hosts 7,300 guests a year

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0100
Accountancy firm unveils key move in rapid expansion
The accountancy firm has revealed a key move in its rapid expansion

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Union urges next Scottish Government to commit £900m to additional needs
The next Scottish Government could receive £900 million in additional block grant funding. A union says this should all go to ASN provision.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
'Beautiful chaos': Step inside the converted bungalow dividing opinions
A converted bungalow described as a "haven for health and happiness" has been shortlisted for Scotland's Home of the Year.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0100
What matters to investors now, one year after Trump's 'liberation day'?
The long-term dynamics of the world remain in place, one year after Liberation Day in the US

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Glasgow was the UK’s most locked-down city but this is what it needs to flourish
Kevin McKenna discusses the city’s transport infrastructure with the Glasgow Commission and why bus travel should be a priority

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:31:00 +0100
Glasgow hit by years of neglect and East Coast bias, says expert commission
A report by a group of politicians and economic experts has concluded that Glasgow is suffering the effects of systemic and long-term neglect by central government

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Former St Mirren footballer launches cancer charity with Beatson partnership
A new Scottish charity has launched in partnership with Beatson Cancer Charity aiming to transform how patients prepare for and recover from cancer treatment

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:57:39 +0100
Teenager taken to hospital after park assault in Coatbridge
Emergency services were alerted to an incident at Drumpellier Country Park in Coatbridge at around 4.20pm on Wednesday

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:59:12 +0100
Holocaust denier who fled to Scotland sentenced to one year of house arrest
A notorious Holocaust denier who was extradited from Scotland after spending years on the run from authorities in France has been sentenced to one year of house arrest.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:31:02 +0100
Loch Lomond food and drink festival postponed due to Storm Dave
A Loch Lomond festival which was due to take place this weekend has been postponed due to Storm Dave

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:05:48 +0100
Supermarket store war breaks out in small Perthshire town
Co-op has launched a judicial review against Perth and Kinross councillors’ decision to approve a new Sainsbury’s convenience store in Auchterarder.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:56:14 +0100
School teacher struck off after buying alcohol for pupils in pub
A Renfrewshire school teacher has been struck off after buying alcohol for pupils.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:40:12 +0100
Council 'considers alternative options' to fill 100 parking warden roles
Around 100 parking warden roles are currently empty as Glasgow City Council considers alternative options to fill the posts.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:16:52 +0100
Warning to motorists ahead of major road closure for sewer repair
Scottish Water is warning residents and motorists in East Dunbartonshire of the closure of a main route into Milngavie following a burst on a rising sewer main.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Scotland windfarm cost concerns mount amid Iran war fallout
Offshore wind power could boost energy security in Scotland and provide a spur to growth amid the strains caused by the war on Iran sector champions claim.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:44:44 +0100
Plans for new caravans and hot tubs at Loch Lomond holiday park revealed
Plans for new luxury caravans and hot tubs at a newly-bought holiday park have been submitted.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Business founded by Sir Tom Farmer sold as new owners target 250 UK sites
A Scottish tyres, exhausts, and vehicle servicing business founded by Sir Tom Farmer has been sold

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:32:04 +0100
Traffic restrictions in place for Shetland filming in Greenock
Multiple streets in Greenock will face restrictions for filming works next week.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Scottish start-up aims to make its mark in global golf market
The company has raised £500,000 of investment and is looking for more to fuel expansion into the US

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:16:23 +0100
Community hub issues apology over April Fool prank mocking disabled children
A community hub has issued a swift apology after an ill-judged April Fool's Day post was slated on social media for disrespecting disabled children.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Edinburgh record store to host huge Record Store Day with 500 releases
Underground Solution in Edinburgh marks Record Store Day 2026 with exclusive vinyl releases, live DJs, and in-store gigs on 18 April. Full line-up revealed.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0100
Former governor of historic Edinburgh castle named ambassador for veterans' charity
Major General Alastair Bruce, ex-Governor of Edinburgh Castle, named ambassador for Erskine Veterans Charity, supporting veterans across Scotland.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0100
Edinburgh hospital halts some neonatal admissions after discoloured water issues
Neonatal admissions have been paused at an Edinburgh hospital after discoloured water was discovered in its maternity unit.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0100
Cult film festival returns to Edinburgh with David Lynch tribute
The SI-FAN Scottish Fantastic Film Festival returns to Edinburgh with more than 60 films and a tribute to filmmaker David Lynch.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:17:11 +0100
Woman charged in connection with fatal flat fire one year on
A woman has been arrested and charged a woman in connection with the death of a 38-year-old woman who died following a house fire in Paisley.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0100
Edinburgh Zoo unveils massive 4.9m penguin sculpture at new play area
A 4.9m penguin sculpture has been unveiled at Edinburgh Zoo as part of a new themed playpark designed for children of all ages.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0100
Massive 40kg chocolate carrot unveiled at Edinburgh hotel to celebrate Easter
A 40kg chocolate sculpture shaped like a carrot has been unveiled at an Edinburgh hotel as part of its Easter celebrations.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Art installation commemorating child killed by Israel to tour Scotland this month
A replica of the car in which Hind Rajab was killed and an ambulance destroyed in Gaza by the Israel Defence Forces will tour Scotland later this month

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:24:21 +0100
Four more arrests following probe into disorder at Scottish Cup quarter-final
An additional four men have been arrested following an ongoing investigation into disorder at the Scottish Cup quarter-final.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:03:48 +0100
Man, 78, dies in two-vehicle crash in Ayrshire
Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash near Hollybush in East Ayrshire.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:37:46 +0100
Council leader vows to deliver 'really great neighbourhood' around Central Station
Council leader Susan Aitken vowed Glasgow will turn a loss into a gain in the wake of the Union Street fire by delivering a “really great” neighbourhood around Central Station.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:04:17 +0100
SNP's Neil Gray faces questions over knowledge of Jordan Linden scandal
Councillors said Neil Gray was aware of the allegations against Jordan Linden - but accused the senior SNP figure of failing to engage.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:43:14 +0100
Funding unlocks major repair project at Scotland's oldest public observatory
The rare telescopes and dome room at Scotland’s oldest public observatory are to be repaired as part of a special restoration project.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:35:50 +0100
Ferry returns to service after successful repairs and sea trials
A ferry which links communities in the Highlands has returned to service after undergoing successful repairs.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:21:18 +0100
SNP calls for inquiry into Trident security after Joani Reid reports
An inquiry should be launched into the security of the UK’s nuclear weapons following claims about the conduct of MP Joani Reid at Faslane, the SNP has said.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:21 +0100
Fast food chain reveals Glasgow Byres Road opening date
It's the chain's second restaurant in Glasgow - with more to come

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:58:30 +0100
Bid to position historic Scottish town as 'the Home of Tartan'
Plans have been unveiled for Scotland’s first fully immersive digital tartan experience in a bid to help position Crieff as the Home of Tartan.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:10:58 +0100
Scotch whisky inspired by medieval hilltop town in Italy launched
A Scotch whisky named for a famous satirical cartoonist and inspired by a medieval hilltop village has been launched in Italy

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:43:14 +0100
George Square expected to reopen to public by end of August
Work to refurbish George Square is expected to be completed by August, with its official reopening to the public this September.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:39:14 +0100
Man taken to hospital after being struck by van in the Borders
Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:58:51 +0100
Police release images of man sought over Glasgow Concert Hall assault
The pictures were captured on nearby CCTV

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:19:11 +0100
Men released from tanker held in Scotland 'wanted by Ukrainian security services'
The Ukrainian security services are believed to be trying to track down men released from the Marinera tanker after it was re-flagged to Russia and held in Scotland

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:35:16 +0100
Glasgow Four Corners building set for revamp as hotel plans emerge
Plans to revamp the façade of a prominent building at Glasgow’s Four Corners have been approved, as the owners look for a hotel operator to take over the upper floors

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