Scotland Herald

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:37:15 +0100
Man arrested and charged after pensioner injured in Glasgow firearm incident
The man is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:32:05 +0100
Outlander star to lead 100 motorcyclists across home region
The event will begin and end at the actor’s Galloway Distillery near Newton Stewart

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Glasgow retail giant unveils largest single-store investment in years for big upgrade
John Lewis is investing £20 million into its Glasgow store, introducing new brands, revamped departments and immersive shopping experiences.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:56:04 +0100
A9 closed in one direction near Dunblane after morning HGV crash
Motorists have been advised to find a different route

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:27:00 +0100
Energy debt shame as one in eight Scots fall into bill arrears
One in eight Scots have fallen behind on their energy bills as households across the country struggle under the weight of mounting debt, new research suggests.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shona Robison: I had to warn my daughter about my 'terrifying' stalker
Former deputy first minister Shona Robison opens up about her ordeal with a 'terrifying' stalker.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0100
Big Four accountancy firm underlines Scottish growth plans with 10 new partners
The Big Four accountancy firm has underlined its Scottish expansion plans with the appointment of 10 new partners

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Scottish colleges dish out 15,500 free meals a week to students
Scotland’s colleges provide approximately 15,500 free meals to students every week, on top of clothing and food bank offerings.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:43:34 +0100
UK travel company offering trips worldwide ceases trading - are you affected?
Travel Bespoke Ltd traded under the names Chalet Bespoke, Ski Bespoke and Spa Bespoke and offered holidays all over the world.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:37:49 +0100
Ministry of Defence says Russian warship fired warning shots to avoid collision
A Russian warship fired warning shots in the English Channel after a UK-registered yacht drifted towards the vessel, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:19:18 +0100
Busy Edinburgh road shut as major blaze prompts evacuations and diversions
A major fire on Dalry Road triggered a large emergency response, forcing road closures, property evacuations and bus diversions across the area.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:27:14 +0100
Remote Highland community moves forward with long-awaited affordable housing project
A Highland community is preparing to build its first new social housing in more than 50 years after securing major funding for a £3 million development.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:16:07 +0100
Crisis hit Dundee University 'could be bankrupt by 2028'
First Minister John Swinney has expressed deep disappointment after Dundee University announced 190 further jobs are at risk to save £20 million. Politicians and unions have condemned the cuts,

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:59:59 +0100
Restaurant becomes first McDonald's in UK to show live World Cup match
A Glasgow McDonald's has made football history after becoming the first restaurant in the UK to screen a live FIFA World Cup match.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:17:33 +0100
My pick of the Edinburgh International Book Festival programme as line-up is revealed
More than 600 events featuring guests from 41 countries will be staged across 16 days.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:38:51 +0100
Fans can watch Scotland’s remaining World Cup group games on the big screen
Scotland’s remaining FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage matches will be shown live at Vue cinemas across the UK.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New technology to tackle the economics of carbon-intensive construction
A new “drop-in” material could change supply chains without changing everything else

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Major UK car retailer with 200 branches to close Scotland dealership this month
Arnold Clark has confirmed its Renault/Dacia dealership in Inverness, on Harbour Road (IV1 1LN), is set to close - find out exactly when.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0100
Major UK airline to cut flights to three destinations from next month
Loganair will reduce flights between Inverness and Stornoway, Orkney, and Shetland from July 19.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Energy bill warning as one in three now fear falling behind ahead of price hike
A third of UK adults are already in energy debt or fear falling behind, with some skipping meals and turning to food banks ahead of a July bill increase.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:07:07 +0100
New canopy for revamped King's Theatre gets police escort from Glasgow to Edinburgh
The transformation of the 120-year-old venue is expected to be completed over the next few weeks.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0100
LibDem largess and Robertson's folly: Receipts reveal truth about Holyrood contests
Mr Robertson spent a total of £25,026 between January 7 and polling day, almost £12,000 more than Lorna Slater of the Scottish Greens.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
G7 stunt calls out Donald Trump and world leaders over water access in Gaza
Campaigners have used the G7 summit in France to highlight the lack of clean water in Gaza, with the event being held in Evian

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:31:00 +0100
Angus Robertson spent twice as much on doomed Holyrood bid than victorious Greens
Mr Robertson, who came third in Edinburgh Central behind Ms Slater and Labour councillor James Dalgleish, spent a total of £25,026.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:27:11 +0100
Private school co-founded by Scottish actress Tilda Swinton closes
Drumduan School in Forres will close within weeks, the latest Scottish private to shut after VAT on fees, rising costs and falling rolls hit the sector.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:22:39 +0100
Unexploded bomb found on Aberdeen beach as public told to avoid area
The public has been urged to avoid Aberdeen beach after a suspected unexploded bomb was discovered

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:42:10 +0100
Glasgow sports bar reopens after makeover - and it's offering free beer
A sports bar in Glasgow has re-opened after a £500k renovation - and is offering a free pint of beer for every World Cup game Scotland win

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:27:49 +0100
Well-known Borders hotel marketed for sale as owner to move abroad
A well-known hotel in the Borders has been put up for sale

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0100
World Cup betting offers: Best betting sites and welcome offers for World Cup 2026
Compare the best World Cup betting offers on the top betting sites. Expert-reviewed free bets, price boosts and sign-up deals to you find a new bookmaker.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
'Discomfort' and 'uncertainty': Students back striking lecturers at Scots university
Members of the University and College Union (UCU) have taken part in industrial action throughout the spring and early summer.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:34:16 +0100
Strikes avoided at another Scottish airport as pay deal reached
Potential strike action at a Scottish airport has been avoided after 'significant' improvements to pay and terms was agreed

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:04:33 +0100
Donald Trump says Iran deal 'all signed' but doubts expressed over Israel stance
U.S President Donald Trump has arrived at the G7 meeting in France, as doubts begin to emerge over a peace deal with Iran

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:47:38 +0100
Hunterston battery storage plant to go ahead as construction date set
Construction of a new battery storage plant at Hunterston is expected to begin later this year after the company behind it committed to funding

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:34:50 +0100
Renewable energy company sells all of North Sea windfarm shares at a discount
An renewable energy company has sold the entirety of its stake in a North Sea wind farm as it looks to cut debts

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:17:06 +0100
Experienced hillwalker who went missing from Ayrshire train station found safe
A woman has gone missing from Ayrshire after setting out to walk from the UK's highest railway station to Fort William

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:44:27 +0100
Police Scotland address online misinformation following assault in Arbroath
Police have issued a correction after reports online falsely linked an assault in Arbroath to an illegal immigrant

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:33:00 +0100
Regulator sounds alarm over ScotGov funding of roads maintenance
The UK's business regulator has warned that stop-start government funding is holding back Scotland's roads and railways by creating uncertainty that drives up costs and undermines major projects.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Standards Commission referred to ombudsman in ongoing row over censured councillor
Morningside councillor Marie-Clair Munro was censured for failing to declare a non-financial interest during discussion about traffic calming measures.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Edinburgh book festival to expand into 17th century venue for new music events
New collaborations between musicians and writers from Scotland, India and Japan will be showcased in historic site.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
EU expert gives verdict on European attitudes to Scotland ten years after Brexit vote
European governments are currently "fearful" of Scottish independence amid the turmoil of global events, according to a prominent EU expert as she gave her assessment of the current political situation ten years after the Brexit vote.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Murky affair': Murrell paid off £112k on motorhome day before Salmond probe
Peter Murrell paid off a £112,050 balance on the purchase of a luxury campervan the day before he appeared before a Holyrood inquiry examining a botched probe into Alex Salmond, it can be revealed.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0100
Meet man leading Royal Highland Show home's drive to be top UK live music venue
Meet the man leading the Royal Highland Show home's drive to become a top UK live music venue as he gives his take on Chappell Roan gig

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Edinburgh book festival: Nicola Sturgeon, Liz Lloyd and Q Manivannan to appear
Gordon Brown, Jeremy Hunt and former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin will join John Grisham, Juno Dawson, Mark Haddon and Ann Patchett at Scotland's biggest literary celebration.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:06:13 +0100
Ruth Charteris to replace Dorothy Bain as Lord Advocate
First Minister John Swinney has nominated Ruth Charteris KC and BJ Gill KC as Scotland’s new law officers. The appointments follow the resignation of Dorothy Bain KC amid growing controversy over the dual political and prosecutorial role of the Lor...

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:34:50 +0100
SNP's £600,000 cash injection for Aberdeen two days before by-election sparks row
The SNP has been accused of "deeply cynical" timing after announcing an additional £600,000 for an Aberdeen city centre regeneration project just two days before a crunch by-election.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:01:58 +0100
'Ten years after Jo Cox’s murder, common ground in politics matters more than ever'
Ten years after Jo Cox’s murder, Scotland’s minority government must show that respectful disagreement and common ground can still deliver change.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0100
Rare album of historic slum images by renowned Glasgow photographer sold for £45,000
A rare 19th‑century photographic album by the Glasgow photographer who recorded the city’s notorious slums sells for over £45,000.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100
I tried Scottish distillery's 200th anniversary whisky with man who filled the cask
“Before you take a sip, hold your glass up to your ear, and you’ll hear the sea,” jokes distillery manager Malcolm Waring as he beams like a proud parent in front of some truly special bottles.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
How Scotland's farms could change to tackle climate change and protect nature
Sustainable innovations in Scottish farming are necessary to meet net zero by 2045. Here are some of the big ideas.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:35:57 +0100
Major pizza company sells all UK sites 8 months after falling into adminstration
Pizza Hut’s parent company Yum! Brands has agreed to sell the global pizza chain in a deal worth £2 billion, which will include the group’s UK sites.

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