Scotland Herald
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:33:00 +0000Scottish family-owned engineering firm in liquidation after four generations
Liquidators have been appointed to a Scottish family-owned engineer in operation for four generations.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:28:12 +0000Flagship BBC music festival heads to Scottish city this summer
The event – the station’s annual live music spectacular – brings some of the biggest UK and international artists to cities that may not usually host such large‑scale festivals
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:11:55 +0000Fresh delay hits Glen Sannox ferry ahead of return next month
The ferry has been out of action for three months as it undergoes an overhaul
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000Catholic bishops make rare intervention on Liam McArthur's assisted dying bill
In a rare intervention on political matters, Scotland's Council of Bishops has written to the nation’s 723,000 Catholics.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:30:32 +0000Report: 'Scotland needs mechanism to trigger independence referendum'
According to the report, the lack of a route to another vote represents a democratic “disjuncture”
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:31:00 +0000Stroke care scandal as Scotland falls behind European nations
Ministers are under pressure after Scotland was branded one of the worst countries in Europe for delivering a life-saving stroke treatment — leaving patients facing death or lifelong disability.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000Glasgow City Council waste scheme being 'abused' warn workers
Companies could be 'abusing' a free waste disposal scheme for housing associations, with hundreds of vans dumping 'unspecified' rubbish at sites in Glasgow
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000Historic Ayrshire golf club cedes ground control to secure long-term future
The golf club is among those turning to alternative operating models to balance accessibility against long-term viability
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000National Theatre warns funding freeze has left it on the 'precipice' of cutbacks
Flagship arts organisation says it is facing difficult decisions over how it can work 'meaningfully' in future.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000Teacher numbers fall despite £623m allocated to maintain them
The Scottish Government has allocated over £620m to maintain or increase teacher numbers; since then, teacher numbers have fallen by over 700.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:08:56 +0000Scottish Greens hail ‘historic’ by-election breakthrough
The Scottish Greens have hailed a “historic” breakthrough after their sister party captured Gorton and Denton, overturning a once-safe Labour seat. Co-leader Gillian Mackay said the result shows voters — including in Scotland — are “ready f...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:58:14 +0000Crisis for Starmer as Greens triumph and Labour come third in Gorton by-election
Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure after the Greens won the Gorton and Denton by-election, with Reform second. The shock result comes as party members gather in Glasgow for Scottish Labour conference.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0000St Andrews Links Trust ramps up cheap Old Course tee time offer
The number of slots available at £45 per round on the world's most renowned golf course will quintuple in 2026
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:32:00 +0000'We’re proud to be growing': Scottish brand makes record leap
Mackie's of Scotland increases profits despite pressures on dairy industry
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000Today's cartoon from Herald cartoonist Steven Camley on Angus Robertson and the BBC
Today's cartoon is on Angus Robertson accusing the BBC of misinformation on Scotland.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:33:00 +0000‘What if I had asked?’: Woman speaks out to break cultural silence on suicide
A woman who lost her close friend to suicide is speaking out in a new Scottish campaign in the hope of breaking cultural taboos, and urging people to ask direct, potentially life-saving questions.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Maternity complaints in Scotland up 24% as ministers pressed on national review
Complaints about maternity care in Scotland have risen 24% since 2020, reaching 3,487 cases, as ministers face calls to set a date for a national investigation.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Plastic surgery in Turkey: what UK patients should know
Plastic surgery in Turkey is no longer a niche option for UK patients.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:26:00 +0000‘We tried to out-Reform, Reform' Scottish Labour MP calls for Starmer to quit
A shock by-election result in Gorton and Denton has plunged Sir Keir Starmer into a fresh leadership crisis, as Labour fell to third behind the Greens and Reform UK. Senior party figures are now openly questioning his direction/
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:17:29 +0000Trips cancelled as UK travel company goes into liquidation
The UK travel firm has gone into liquidation, according to Companies House records.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:29:34 +0000Former Edinburgh pub landlord takes on £290k ‘transformation’ of Borders venue
The previous landlord of the popular pub, the Kinleith Arms in Edinburgh, is launching a £290k refurbishment of a historic venue in a Scottish Borders town.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:26:00 +0000Scottish Government to criminalise the creation of ‘deepfake’ images
The move is one a series of measures outlined by the government in a consultation on improving the protection of women and girls.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:47:00 +0000Council tax in Edinburgh to rise by four per cent in Scotland's lowest increase
Labour councillors, who struck a deal with the Lib Dems and Conservatives, also agreed to freeze the cost of parking permits.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:27:51 +0000Airline launches two new routes from Scotland to historic summer hotspots
A major airline and holiday company has unveiled two new routes from Scotland’s busiest airport
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:20:47 +0000Freeview urges UK users to retune their TV as it closes 'best' channel in new update
UK users are being urged to retune their TVs after changes were made to two channels as part of the latest Freeview update.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:06:43 +0000Highland sporting estate owned by Russian vodka billionaire brought to market
A Highland sporting estate owned by a Russian vodka billionaire has been listed for sale.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000'Real turmoil': Glasgow packaging giant bids to move on from 'difficult year'
Macfarlane Group reports drop in profits following 'difficult year' for the long-established business
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:40:50 +0000Distillery takes another step towards becoming major tourist attraction
A family-owned distillery took another step towards becoming a major tourist attraction in the Falkirk area as it was granted a licence to operate a visitor centre and shop with a cafe/restaurant.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:21:03 +0000My son is disabled because doctors at 'dirty hospital' gave him anti-infection drugs
A Glasgow mother says her son was left disabled after being prescribed powerful anti-infection drugs during cancer treatment because of concerns about a dirty hospital. Seven years on, she still does not know who made the decision or why.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:47:56 +0000Scotland’s Best Kebab House winner revealed at UK-Wide awards
A Glasgow business has once again been crowned Scotland’s Best Kebab House at one of the UK’s most anticipated food industry awards.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:07:00 +0000Should Lord Advocate quit after failing to give clarity over the Murrell memo mayhem?
The Lord Advocate did not provide the clarity needed to MSPs over why John Swinney was informed about Peter Murrell's case last year. Is it time for her to go?
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:20:48 +0000Green Party challenges Scottish Government over 'postcode lottery' in childcare
Green Party urges government action over childcare "postcode lottery" after West Lothian and Edinburgh councils cut cross boundary funded nursery places
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:55:00 +0000Alba Party accused of barring staff and activists from membership data
A staff member told The Herald they had been unable to access the party’s social media platforms and membership database since last weekend.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:34:04 +0000Music festival Terminal V prepares for final edition in Edinburgh before relocating
Terminal V, Scotland’s biggest electronic music festival, will hold its final Edinburgh event at the Royal Highland Centre in April 2026 before relocating.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:47:07 +0000Lumo shares update ahead of launching Stirling to London route
Lumo has shared an update ahead of the launch of its new Stirling to London route.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:36:29 +0000Families of children left disabled by anti-infection treatment at QEUH hit out at FM
Families of children treated at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital say prolonged use of powerful anti-infection drugs has left their sons and daughters with lifelong disabilities. Now they are demanding an independent review.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:31:29 +0000Holocaust denier caught living double life in Scotland back in court
A notorious Holocaust denier who was extradited from Scotland after spending years on the run from authorities in France has appeared in court in Paris.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:27:41 +0000Swinney 'content' with Lord Advocate's answers on Peter Murrell memo to parliament
John Swinney's official spokesman said the First Minister was "content" with the Lord Advocate's responses despite claims she forgot details.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:23:16 +0000German giant acquires Scottish company with staff across country
A Scottish company with staff around country has been acquired by a German giant
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:28:00 +0000Russian-flagged oil tanker held in Scottish waters en route to United States
After the joint US-UK operation, the ship and its crew were escorted into the sheltered Moray Firth, off the eastern coast of Scotland.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:06:40 +0000Woman seriously injured after being hit by quad bike in Dumfries
Road policing officers are appealing for information following a collision involving a pedestrian and a quad bike in Dumfries.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000Synth you been gone: The Glasgow pioneers bringing back the famed 1970s sound
The Glasgow Library of Synthesized Sound is the first of its kind in the UK. Keira Brown reports on GLOSS CIC
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000UK Government urged to show Cuba support after 'incursion' by US vessel
On Wednesday night the Cuban government said a Florida-registered speedboat had entered its waters and been fired upon, with four killed and six injured
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:55:00 +0000Ex-Glasgow University professor told he may not be allowed to leave body to science
Much-loved former University of Glasgow professor Willy Maley wants to leave his body for research to the university he worked in for decades
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:55:22 +0000£1m project aims to create 2027 Tour de France legacy for Scotland
A £1 million social impact programme will help deliver a lasting legacy from the “once in a generation” opportunities of hosting the start of next year’s Tour de France, the Scottish Government has said.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:53:00 +0000Edinburgh University taking strike action after plans for 1,800 job losses
University of Edinburgh faces renewed UCU industrial action ballot over £140m funding cuts and up to 1,800 job losses, with union opposing compulsory redundancies.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:50:00 +0000Scottish children to be given free weekly swimming lessons from Scottish Government
The Scottish Government launches a £2m National Primary School Swimming Framework, offering all pupils swimming and water safety lessons to boost child health.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0000'Extensive searches' underway after Scots pensioner goes missing while hillwalking
George Smith, 64, was last seen on Monday, when he drove to Tarbet to go hiking.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:23:18 +0000Long-lost remains of first Hampden Park could get national monument status
Said to be the birthplace of modern football - First Hampden could now become a monument
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:18:00 +0000Alba Party 'continuation group' announces 2026 Scottish election bid
The group said it intends to field candidates - but no word from leader Kenny MacAskill