Scotland Herald

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The war in Gaza is over, but these protestors say the fight is just beginning
The precautions are not without reason. Last July, three people were arrested on terror-related charges after a van was driven into the fence surrounding the site.

Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Why has climate gone quiet in the 2026 Scottish election debate?
Climate may not be a bit vote-winner, but it's also not a big loser. So why are parties going quiet on this big challenge of our time?

Sun, 03 May 2026 06:33:00 +0100
Ministers told Scots law can’t shut shops used by organised crime gangs
Scotland is being left exposed to organised crime on its high streets because authorities lack the legal powers to shut down rogue shops, ministers have been warned.

Sun, 03 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Leading union boss reveals strategy behind battle to save jobs at Scottish university
Members of the University and College Union (UCU) say they have no other choice, that their refusal to mark students’ papers and exams is a “last resort”.

Sun, 03 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Are private schools cash cows or vital partners for public education?
Independent schools are increasingly discussed as potential cash cows for the public sector, but are they already providing a crucial lifeline?

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Scunnered Scotland’: What impact will the meh factor have on Thursday's vote?
Voters are feeling a bit 'meh' about the upcoming Holyrood election, raising fears of historically low turnout.

Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
‘I had an 85 per cent breast cancer risk – so I threw a funeral for my boobs’
Facing an 85 per cent chance of developing breast cancer after testing positive for the BRCA2 gene, singer and panto favourite Hannah Howie chose radical surgery – and then wrote a cabaret, Funeral For My Boobs, to say goodbye to her breasts with h...

Sat, 02 May 2026 19:58:08 +0100
New champagne bar proposed for upmarket Glasgow shopping centre
Plans have been lodged for a portable champagne bar in the atrium at Princes Square on Buchanan Street in Glasgow city centre.

Sat, 02 May 2026 19:55:02 +0100
Hundreds of line dancers take over Scottish city centre
Dancers in cowboy hats and tartan boots transformed Glasgow's Argyle Street into a giant dance floor for International Line Dance Flashmob Day 2026.

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:23:32 +0100
All Scottish branches close as major restaurant chain falls into administration
Two Scottish branches of Greek restaurant chain The Real Greek are to close permanently after the group fell into administration.

Sat, 02 May 2026 15:06:00 +0100
This off-licence-turned-burger joint in Glasgow's Southside is pure comfort food joy
Food and drink writer Sarah Campbell reviews new Glasgow Southside restaurant, Freddy & Hicks

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:28:15 +0100
Teenager died in river incident days after celebrating 18th birthday
A teenager who died in a river incident has been named.

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:53:40 +0100
Swinney ‘very concerned’ by reports of BP considering leaving North Sea
Scotland’s First Minister is “very concerned” by reports that oil giant BP is considering leaving the North Sea.

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:41:41 +0100
Scotland should prepare for 'gangster' Trump to change mind on whisky – Cole-Hamilton
Scotland should prepare for the “gangster” US president to change his mind on whisky tariffs, the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader has said.

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:14:12 +0100
Douglas Alexander may be ‘reshuffled out of existence’ after election – Swinney
John Swinney has suggested Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander could be “reshuffled out of existence” by next weekend.

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:43:36 +0100
Host of famous faces announced for Celebrity Traitors series 2
Welsh actor Michael Sheen, EastEnders’ Ross Kemp and The Last Of Us star Bella Ramsey are among the famous faces confirmed for the upcoming series of Celebrity Traitors.

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:49:59 +0100
Man seriously injured in 'stabbing' near Glasgow pub
Emergency services were called to the city's Maryhill Road at around 8.10pm on Friday evening following a report of a serious assault

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:20:08 +0100
Edinburgh Ryanair flight declares emergency after passenger takes ill onboard
A Ryanair flight bound for Edinburgh declared an emergency after a passenger took ill onboard.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:37:41 +0100
Pub crowned Scotland's best local live music venue announces shock closure
Dunfermline pub and live music venue, The Monarch Bar, has announced its shock closure today.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The 20 most interesting arts events you need to be seen at across Scotland this month
Theatre, music, exhibitions, cinema, dance and opera: Here are the 20 essential arts events across Scotland this month to book now

Sat, 02 May 2026 09:47:57 +0100
Up to £30 million to be spent resurfacing roads across Glasgow
Major contracts have been awarded by Glasgow City Council for a city-wide resurfacing programme.

Sat, 02 May 2026 08:02:52 +0100
Reform candidate ‘attacked’ while campaigning in Glasgow
A Reform politician has allegedly been assaulted while campaigning for the party in Glasgow.

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:05:00 +0100
Scottish truck manufacturer collapsed into administration owing £32 million
A Scottish truck manufacturer collapsed into administration owing more than £32 million and prospects are varied

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Edinburgh University faces 'year of disruption' after new law extends union mandate
Staff are legally able to continue an ongoing marking and assessment boycott (MAB) for twelve months due to new laws.

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
How many of the SNP's 2021 arts and culture pledges were actually delivered?
The party has made more than £140m worth of promises to the industry if it is returned to power this year.

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
How are Scotland's political parties planning to shake up the arts industry?
The key proposals which could affect artists and cultural organisations in the coming years.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Civil servants warn SNP efficiency cuts will 'undermine' vital public services
The Scottish Government's planned efficiency job cuts will undermine workers and vital public services, it has been claimed.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New mega-poll predicts SNP majority as Labour fall to fourth behind Reform and Greens
A final mega-poll ahead of next week's election projects an SNP majority and a Scottish Green surge, while Scottish Labour and the Tories face historic collapses, putting a second independence referendum back on the table.

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:35:00 +0100
Law firm reveals two hires in Scotland from rival
The law firm has revealed two hires in Scotland from a rival firm

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:30:00 +0100
'We made some big decisions': Boss reflects on 10 years at helm of Glasgow giant
Jon Stanton expresses pride over transformation overseen at Weir Group in last decade

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:01:00 +0100
'Reform appeals to a lot of hardcore unionists who are not fond of Scotland at all'
Historian Murray Pittock’s latest work runs to just 205 pages. There's never a dull moment, as you might expect from Scotland's History Boy. He talks to Alison Rowat about Scotland then and now, and how his career got off to a sticky start

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Greens in Holyrood pledge to give basic income to care leavers
The Scottish Greens have made an electio pledge to roll out a basic income for all care leavers in a bid to ensure young people leaving the care system are given secure and regular financial support.

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:34:00 +0100
Why investors must view conflict in Middle East through a long lens
The Russia-Ukraine conflict was shown that markets adjust permanently when critical supply routes become politically unreliable

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Truly shocking': 35-year healthy life gap exposed between Scottish neighbourhoods
A 35-year gap in healthy life expectancy separates Scotland’s richest and poorest areas, with stark inequalities revealed in new research.

Sat, 02 May 2026 09:06:51 +0100
Two men charged after £360,000 cannabis farm found in Perth
Two men have been arrested and charged after a cannabis farm worth around £360,000 was discovered in Perth.

Sat, 02 May 2026 15:12:03 +0100
Major airline shuts down after 34 years and cancels all flights - how to get refunds
An airline has announced that it has gone out of business after 34 years and "started an orderly wind-down" of its operations immediately.

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:17:09 +0100
New-look McDonald’s for Scottish town is months away
The golden arches of a new McDonald’s store in Stevenston are set to be thrown up before the end of the year.

Sat, 02 May 2026 09:39:45 +0100
£4m upgrade to historic building agreed after 'compromise' reached
A £4m upgrade to an historic building at the heart of cultural and civic life in Peebles has been rubber-stamped after a “compromise” was reached.

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:32:55 +0100
Peter Kay Birmingham gig evacuated over 'potential suspicious bag'
A Peter Kay gig has been evacuated after a “potential suspicious bag” was found, police say.

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:37:22 +0100
Leading Scottish shopping destination set for major expansion
Glasgow Fort has unveiled proposals for a major 60,000 square foot expansion designed to upgrade its shopping and leisure experience

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:32:26 +0100
£25,000 reward offered to find historic artefact stolen from Glasgow museum
A radio station is offering people £25,000 if they can help find a historic Glasgow artefact stolen from one of the city’s museums.

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:03:52 +0100
Bob Geldof and Rob Brydon visit Social Bite's Rutherglen homelessness village
Leading homelessness charity Social Bite has received backing from international A-listers George Clooney, Bob Geldof and Rob Brydon in its call for UK local authorities to franchise its successful supportive Village Model as an alternative to tempor...

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:37:00 +0100
Edinburgh nightclub named best in Scotland at major hospitality awards
WhyNot nightclub in Edinburgh has been named the best late-night venue in Scotland, with several other city venues also recognised at national awards.

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100
World-famous Polar Express train ride returns to Edinburgh this Christmas
The Polar Express Train Ride returns to Edinburgh Waverley for winter 2026, offering a festive family experience with live performances.

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:57:00 +0100
Lost property left on Edinburgh buses raises £12,800 for housing charity
Lothian Buses has raised £12,800 for Shelter Scotland by donating unclaimed lost property, supporting families in crisis across Edinburgh.

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:56:00 +0100
Machina Coffee opens new hospitality training hub near Edinburgh Meadows
Machina Coffee Roasters has opened a new training hub in Edinburgh, offering hands-on learning, equipment testing and workshops to support the hospitality sector.

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:43:00 +0100
New large-scale tapestry takes shape in Edinburgh using 100 shades of blue
A new tapestry by artist Sekai Machache is being created at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh, using more than 100 shades of blue before installation in Aberdeen.

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:10:34 +0100
Scottish ex-drug trafficker turned jailhouse rockstar's story set for the big screen
In 2022, a Scots ex-con achieved fame in Spain after a band he founded while imprisoned in the country over three decades ago had their songs played by a commercial radio station

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:36:00 +0100
Scottish high street giant collapsed into administration owing £40 million
A Scottish high street fashion giant owed more than £40 million when it was placed into administration

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:41:13 +0100
ITV bringing back iconic show after 28 years away with popular TV star set to host
ITV is bringing back the iconic Name That Tune gameshow for the first time in over two decades - with Alison Hammond fronting it.

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