The public have been warned not to approach a “dangerous” missing man who police are urgently searching for.

Ministers are facing mounting criticism after it emerged that Scotland’s new multi-billion-pound ferry contract contains no financial penalties for poor performance — despite repeated promises that the new deal would bring greater scrutiny and...

ScotGov has scrapped CalMac ferry failure fines in a £4bn deal, despite pledges of tighter scrutiny, prompting criticism from island communities.

Malcolm Offord could become the leader of the opposition after the Holyrood election with Reform UK - but who is he? And what does he really believe?

ONCE, not so very long ago, the SNP talked about winning the argument on independence through competent government.

LIKE many young persons, this week’s Icon got into the music business to “get laid”, something that decent Herald on Sunday readers will find deplorable.

Talk is rife of Trump straw polling friends and advisers over the competing qualities of his two senior aides. Foreign Editor David Pratt takes stock of its significance for the 2028 Republican nomination

Industry groups set out their own manifestos urging rethink over support for Scottish culture.

Education specialist James McEnaney examines more than 20 education-related commitments, finding that few have been fully delivered.

Scotland’s NHS is under mounting strain, with falling life expectancy and widening inequalities — as political parties set out competing plans, experts warn real reform is still lacking.

The Prime Minister visited HM Naval Base Clyde (Faslane) after arriving from Paris following talks with fellow world leaders aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the M90 near Kinross.

Our Writer at Large talks to the acclaimed classical scholar and public intellectual about the ancient world and what it teach us about today’s political conflicts

A police investigation has been launched after a group allegedly left a famous Fife chip shop without paying their £180 bill

The First Minister responded to claims from former SNP MP Joanna Cherry that he is ‘too afraid’ to stand up to his party on women’s rights.

John Swinney has called on Sir Keir Starmer to quit over the revelations that Lord Peter Mandelson was appointed US ambassador despite failing a vetting process.

A Crowdfunder campaign has been launched to raise money to help finish an independent feature film shot entirely inside a single Glasgow pub over the course of a year.

Vango, which traces its roots back to Govan, won the top prize at the Out & About Live Camping Awards for its Edition 60 tent – a model created to mark the company’s 60th anniversary.

Police are appealing for information following a crash on the A697 near Lauder in the Scottish Borders.

Food and drink writer Sarah Campbell reviews Tusco, the latest opening from the Hinba hospitality group in Glasgow's West End.

A woman has died after being found injured on a Glasgow street.

None of Moray’s secondary schools are matching the national average for literacy and numeracy attainment by S3 pupils, new figures reveal.

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A701 at Hearthstane near Tweedsmuir in the Scottish Borders.

A council threat to launch enforcement action over the condition of a derelict historic building led the owner to speed up repairs.

A city centre cocktail bar, restaurant and late night venue is set to close its doors after "five unforgettable years".

A Scottish man has pleaded guilty to plotting to hack into the computer systems of at least a dozen companies to steal at least 8 million dollars (£5.9 million) in virtual currency from victims in the United States.

A former RAF airfield on the Kintyre peninsula is one of two sites shortlisted to host the test flights of 'hypersonic' space planes

East Dunbartonshire Council expects to spend more than £278 million repaying loans for Lenzie Academy, currently estimated to cost £138 million.

A Scottish garden furniture and pet store has been sold out of administration

Andrew Johnson, boss of Camera Obscura on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, highlights importance of domestic market amid fall-out from Middle East conflict

It's easy to argue that it’s been a revolving door of geopolitical shocks for investors over the last quarter, but a lot can hinge on your investment plan

Scottish angel network leads £1.2 million investment in JET Connectivity

Developer plans to create 130,000 square feet of modern industrial space at Hillington site

Fifteen Scottish Youth Parliament members are demanding CEO Jamie Dunlop resign, after whistleblower allegations and Jordan Linden scandal.

The Scottish Greens unveil plans for a Misogyny Bill, accusing the Scottish Government of failing to act urgently on tackling violence towards women.

The BBC has confirmed that its Radio 4 Long Wave (LW) service will be closing later this year.

The derelict Springburn Winter Gardens will be turned into a “living ruin” with community growing areas after receiving a £1.1m cash boost.

Bank of Scotland bosses are getting ready to move out of Haddington after applying for permission to remove the ATM and signage from its listed building in the centre of the town.

PLANS for a new brewery on Gigha have been given the go-ahead by council officers.

Hamilton Accies have hit out at Anas Sarwar after he suggested Labour helped bring the club back to New Douglas Park, insisting the return was driven by the club, owners and supporters.

Scottish Greens candidate Maggie Chapman will speak at a unity rally in Aberdeen this weekend, one of several taking place across Scotland

The automated storage specialist is targeting a further steep rise in turnover after signing a partnership to strengthen its sales operation

Ryden submits plans for a new urban neighbourhood at Edinburgh BioQuarter near Royal Infirmary, featuring housing, life sciences, retail, and student accommodation.

A silent protest has been held in Glasgow following the introduction of a new death penalty law in Israel

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is set to close from April 23 to May 27 - see why and how this will impact British travellers.

North Air airport refuelling staff in Scotland, including Edinburgh and Aberdeen, win a 4.2% pay rise and improved allowances after Unite the Union negotiations.

The Strait of Hormuz, crucial to the world's oil supply, will re-open after a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel was agreed

A new Edinburgh archive will preserve more than 100 testimonies from care-experienced people, alongside a touring exhibition across Scotland.

A box sent from Scotland containing votes in the Hungarian election caused a bomb scare in Budapest after being fitted with a tracking device

The ITV documentary series 7 Up is set to conclude in 2026 after 62 years, with its 10th instalment