Scotland Herald

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:57:58 +0100
Morrisons confirms major roll out of new feature across 500 supermarkets across UK
The scheme will eventually cover Morrisons’ network of approximately 500 supermarkets.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:53:06 +0100
Highland Council under fresh scrutiny after rapist granted taxi operator licence
The former chair of Highland Council’s licensing committee has said a convicted abuser’s crimes were not “presented” to them when the committee was asked to decide if he was a “fit and proper person” to hold a short-term let licence.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:38:00 +0100
Scottish airports operator posts £92m loss in first accounts since takeover
The operator of two Scottish airports has posted a loss of £92 million.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:54:38 +0100
British tourists feared to be among 12 killed in wildfire in southern Spain
Four British tourists are feared to have been killed in a wildfire in Southern Spain.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:24:17 +0100
Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0100
'Scottish golf is everywhere': Highlands manager on life beyond the bucket lists
Graham Ramsay of Kings Golf Club says "just about every golf course in Scotland is really good" compared to travelling outside the country

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:26:19 +0100
Edinburgh faces second day of disruption after Princes Street fire
The building at the site of the old Debenhams department store suffered “significant damage” in the fire, which broke out in the early hours of Thursday.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:11:41 +0100
M74 closed northbound due to road traffic collision
The M74 motorway is closed in one direction due to a road traffic incident. Traffic Scotland took to X to advise motorists of the incident at Junction 12-13 near Abington in South Lanarkshire.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Alan Cumming leads hunt for new Scottish treasures to go on display in museum
Tartan outfit created for the host of The Traitors will be shown at the revamped attraction.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Today's cartoon is on the story about rural broadband issues
Today's cartoon is on the story about rural broadband issues and masts.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0100
Heritage charity urges full restoration of 'unique' fire-hit Princes Street landmark
Edinburgh's heritage charity has called for the Princes Street building, which was engulfed in a blaze, "to be fully restored."

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:21:05 +0100
Around 200 jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to close in-store services
Around 200 jobs are at risk as John Lewis proposes closing its bureaux de change and gift-wrapping stations.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:12:25 +0100
Gilruth faces £728m budget squeeze as Scottish tax growth lags behind England
The Scottish Government has defended its tax regime and called for greater fiscal flexibility, warning that upcoming population updates and standard budget reconciliations will alter Holyrood's available funding ahead of December's final statement.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0100
Police allow public to search property during protest after 'sex offender' claims
Police Scotland allowed a group of protestors into a Castlemilk building to search for a suspected sex offender.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Scottish retail sector tops UK on one key measure as shoppers get more choosy
Retail parks were the standout performers everywhere, while high streets remain under pressure

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Sorry, Alan Cumming: Pitlochry snubbed as Bute, Leith and Lerwick eye £3m jackpot
Leith, Lerwick, and the Isle of Bute have secured spots on the 15-strong shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture, winning £60,000 each to develop bids for a final £3 million grant.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0100
Owner of historic Princes Street building speaks out after devastating blaze
The owner of a historic Princes Street building that was gutted by a blaze in Edinburgh has spoken out as an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing and the site will remain closed off.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:02:01 +0100
Harvard University executive from Paisley awarded honorary doctorate by UWS
A Paisley-born Harvard University executive has received an honorary doctorate from the University of the West of Scotland.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Edinburgh’s £329m venue boom: Four projects due to reshape its live music scene
At least £329m worth of investment is planned to be rolled out across the Scottish capital in future years.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0100
Blaze on Princes Street 'shows fire service 'can't face any more cuts'
The blaze on Edinburgh’s Princes Street shows the fire service “can’t face any more cuts”, the union representing firefighters has said.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Nearly 13,000 toilets face overhaul under new single-sex rules across UK
Nearly 13,000 toilets and more than 5,000 changing rooms could have to be revamped at gyms, hospitals and leisure centres across the United Kingdom at a cost of millions when new guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force shortly.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:29:36 +0100
West Scotland sports clubs invited to apply for Aldi grants worth up to £3,000
Sports clubs across the region have the chance to secure up to £3,000 in funding.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:14:23 +0100
International artist Eva Rothschild to stage free Edinburgh exhibition this summer
Internationally acclaimed sculptor Eva Rothschild will unveil a major new exhibition at Edinburgh's Fruitmarket this summer.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0100
Light aircraft crashes on runway at Scots airport prompting emergency response
A light aircraft has crashed on the runway of a Scottish airport as emergency services were called to the scene.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:54:26 +0100
TransPennine Express launches Commonwealth-inspired First Class menu for Games
TransPennine Express is serving up a special Commonwealth-inspired First Class menu during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:44:40 +0100
'Incredibly proud': Campsite named best in Scotland for second year running
A campsite has been named the best in Scotland for the second year running at the Scottish Hospitality Awards

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:15:57 +0100
Liquidator appointed to Scottish courier and parcel company
A Scottish courier firm has been placed into liquidation.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:58:19 +0100
Plans revealed for new housing development on Mull
Plans have been revealed for 24 new accommodation units on Mull, consisting of 12 houses and 12 flats.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:50:15 +0100
Scotland records lowest new housing starts in 13 years as private building falls
Scotland has recorded its lowest number of new housing starts in more than a decade as private housebuilding continues to decline.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:27:24 +0100
Funding gap warning over Glasgow's 'quietly overlooked' masterpiece building
Glasgow's House for an Art Lover is marking its 30th year but a warning has been issued over future funding for the building which is self-funded.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0100
Historic building on Edinburgh’s Princes Street gutted by fire
The roof and top floors of the old Debenhams building in the city centre have been destroyed, with the rest of the structure left blackened and charred on the inside

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:12:04 +0100
UK day nursery sector set for investment boom as government childcare funding expands
The UK's day nursery sector is seeing strong investor demand and rising growth, driven by expanded childcare funding and resilient trading.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:56:57 +0100
Astronaut Kathy Sullivan receives honorary doctorate from Edinburgh University
Astronaut and oceanographer Dr Kathy Sullivan has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Edinburgh for her pioneering achievements.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:07:51 +0100
Woman to stand trial next year accused of murder bid on her sister
A woman will stand trial next year accused of a murder bid on her sister. Jade Hutchison, 34, allegedly assaulted Shannon Hutchison in Glasgow's Castlemilk on May 2, 2025.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:34:01 +0100
Scotland's biggest JD Sports store officially opens at The Centre Livingston
Scotland's largest JD Sports store has opened at The Centre Livingston, attracting crowds of shoppers on launch day.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0100
From MTV in Leith to Edinburgh Park - the long wait for an arena fit for a capital
Edinburgh’s long-suffering music lovers have to make long journeys to see many of the biggest acts.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:29:00 +0100
Man arrested and charged in connection with 'serious assault' in Glasgow
A 17 year old boy was seriously injured in a stabbing on Kinfauns Drive near Drumchapel Shopping Centre on Tuesday evening.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:29:38 +0100
'Forever chemicals’ linked to cancer found in water tests across Scotland
Harmful material has been found in water samples taken across Scotland last year, officials have said.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:27:00 +0100
Sephora opens first Scotland store at Edinburgh's St James Quarter
Beauty giant Sephora has officially opened its first Scottish store at Edinburgh's St James Quarter, with Glasgow set to follow next month.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0100
SuperPark opens first UK indoor activity park at Braehead shopping centre
Global indoor activity park SuperPark is opening its first UK venue at Braehead, bringing more than 30 attractions to Glasgow.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:55:40 +0100
Hamilton's Avonbridge Hotel in Lanarkshire sold after 50 years
The family-run Avonbridge Hotel in Hamilton has been sold to a new owner after more than 50 years in business.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:50:38 +0100
Tilda Swinton returns to Scottish theatre to revive play she performed 39 years ago
The Oscar-winner performed at the Traverse Theatre early in her career.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:42:29 +0100
Endangered ant queen and colony discovered living on King’s Balmoral estate
An exciting discovery in the Cairngorms National Park is being hailed as a milestone for the recovery of a critically endangered species

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:27:10 +0100
Pair found guilty of murdering man on his own doorstep
Two thugs have been convicted of murdering a man who was stabbed on his own doorstep.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:37:56 +0100
'Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler known for hits Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died aged 75.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:35:51 +0100
Rupert Lowe's Joe Rogan podcast comments on Dunblane spark fury
Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe has sparked outrage after dismissing the 1996 Dunblane primary school massacre as "one murder" during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:27:58 +0100
New train station serving Glasgow set to open weeks ahead of schedule
A new train station on the outskirts of Glasgow is set to open weeks ahead of schedule, with final preparations now underway before it welcomes its first passengers.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:02:36 +0100
Norwegian launches new direct route between Glasgow and Tromsø
Norwegian is expanding its winter programme in Northern Norway with the launch of a new direct service between Glasgow Airport and Tromsø, one of the Arctic's most popular winter destinations.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0100
Firefighters work through night tackling Glasgow building blaze
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was called to a fire at a single-storey derelict building on St Andrews Road at 7.46pm on Wednesday

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:40:00 +0100
Pioneering Scottish seaweed product company placed into administration
A pioneering Scottish seaweed product maker has been placed into administration.

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