Scotland Herald
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:30:07 +0100Family announce new Glasgow gyro spot to open at site of popular Greek Taverna
A new Greek Street food spot is set to open in Glasgow city centre, with the family behind a much-loved restaurant at the helm.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:16:38 +0100Midge Ure announces dates for ‘immersive’ tour
The 71-year-old musician will start his A Man Of Two Worlds Tour in May 2026
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:03:11 +0100Death of scientist in Dundee ‘being treated as murder’ as man charged
The death of a scientist in Dundee is being investigated as a murder and a 20-year-old man has been charged, police said.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0100Animals in Scotland 'could die painful deaths' following new SSPCA guidelines
Animals in Scotland could be left to die painful deaths after new guidance was issued by the SSPCA preventing staff from euthanising them at the scene
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0100Ambulance waiting times for critically ill patients on rise in all 32 councils
The most critically ill patients, classified in the ‘purple' category, are identified as likely to have a 10% or more chance of cardiac arrest.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100SNP blamed for 'savage cuts' as fire service 999 response times hit 10-year high
The SNP has been blamed for “savage and sustained budget cuts” as fire service response times to 999 calls surge in Scotland.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:34:00 +0100Scottish bus company in liquidation with all staff made redundant
All services including pre-booked hires, group travel and music event travel have ceased
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:33:00 +0100Taking the helm at Scotland's newest five-star boutique hotel
The person in charge of Scotland’s newest five-star luxury hotel was drawn to the role by a homegrown culinary attraction
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100'Expensive sticking plaster': Almost £2 billion spent on temp nurses and midwives
The SNP has been accused of putting an “expensive sticking plaster” over the NHS as nearly £2 billion spent on temporary nurses and midwives.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Time to challenge normalisation of drinking at work events, medics say
Health professionals are calling for a national conversation to be had in Scotland on alcohol and the workplace.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Sustainable bus pilot gets underway in National Park
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority’s popular sustainable bus service, The Trossachs Explorer officially begins today (Monday 7th July) and will run until 5th October 2025.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0100Future of Scotland's only ASN college secured until 2027
Corseford College has delivered vital support to many young people with complex additional needs since its launch three years ago
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0100Work to start on £8million Gaelic cultural centre on Skye
Preliminary work is set to start in the next few weeks on a Gaelic language and culture centre which will help protect and develop the language in one of its community heartlands.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100‘Historic moment’ as billionaire drinks family acquires UK's best-selling whisky
The sale of the UK’s best-selling blended whisky went through this week
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:54:17 +0100Calls for public inquiry into Alex Salmond 'conspiracy' after Herald interview
Mr MacAskill had told The Herald on Sunday: "I will not forgive the behaviour of Nicola Sturgeon towards Alex Salmond. And indeed, the lies told by others.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100Alba's Kenny MacAskill on party infighting, independence, and Scotland's energy
“Ash and I don't have the same relationship that Alex and I had. But we fully respect the work that she's doing in Holyrood."
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 09:31:25 +0100Lap dancing club could need to remove sign after losing appeal
A Glasgow lap dancing club could need to remove its sign after losing an appeal against a council decision to reject permission.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:08:00 +0100Who are the shadowy figures running the US-Israeli aid operation in Gaza?
Foreign Editor David Pratt runs the rule over the assorted former CIA officers, mercenaries, financial consultants and evangelical Christians who claim to be doing ‘good’ in Gaza but are roundly condemned by the global humanitarian community
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Treasury committee hears how poverty premium leaves Glasgow's poorest paying more
Treasury Committee members visit Glasgow to hear how the ‘poverty premium’ and decline of cash acceptance is affecting low-income communities.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100'I will never forgive Nicola Sturgeon', former Justice Secretary says
Alex Salmond’s successor said while he would not rule out working with the SNP in government, the party’s leaders must be held accountable for their conduct
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Robison: Reeves must tax the rich to fix Labour’s £5bn black hole
Shona Robison says Labour could avoid welfare cuts by adopting the SNP's tax on higher earners.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:07:07 +0100SNP urge UK Labour rethink over reports scrapping two child cap ‘dead in the water’
The SNP has warned Keir Starmer not to “punish children” over “mistakes” he has made around welfare cuts amid growing reports that Labour will break its commitment to end the two child benefit cap.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:21:57 +0100Scottish Labour blast SNP for lack of housing plan following Herald interview
Scottish Labour name the SNP's approach to the housing crisis "hugely concerning" following the cabinet secretary's interview with The Herald.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100McAllan feels 'personal weight' to prioritise lifting children out of temporary homes
Màiri McAllan sits down with The Herald to discuss her new brief, returning from maternity leave and succession planning.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Housing secretary pledges to deliver emergency plan after summer
The housing secretary wants to ‘step up’ action as she admits plummeting house building figures are taking Scotland in the “wrong direction”.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100‘Causing chaos’: Nearly 11,000 ferries cancelled due to technical faults
Nearly 11,000 sailings were cancelled due to technical faults with ferries in Scotland since 2023, new research can reveal.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100Remembering the pirate DJ who inspired students to pursue radio
One day, Fraser says, Jones, who was known for his love of three-piece suits, made a rather interesting proposition to his teenaged charges.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:58:22 +0100Body of man recovered after car goes into River Tay
Emergency services were called to the scene in Tay Street, Perth, at around 1.55pm on Saturday
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:46:24 +0100Edinburgh priest celebrates Holy Mass at Everest base camp
An Edinburgh-based priest has celebrated Holy Mass at Everest base camp as part of a pilgrimage for peace.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:26:33 +0100Police launch probe into 'suspicious' death of man in Ayr
Emergency services were called to a report of a 42-year-old man found seriously injured in a flat in Ayr. He died at the scene.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:07:14 +0100Son of Chinook 1994 helicopter crash victim visits memorial and asks for answers
The son of a victim of the RAF 1994 Chinook helicopter crash is calling on the Prime Minister to intervene and allow a public inquiry after visiting the site of the disaster.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:58:05 +0100Police appeal after high-value cable thefts from wind farms
Police are appealing for information and urging people to be vigilant following two high-value thefts of copper wire from wind farms in Aberdeenshire.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:28:34 +0100Woman left boy needing life-saving surgery after gin bottle attack
Paula Macaulay struck the teenager in the neck during the assault in Glasgow city centre in August 2023.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:50:08 +0100High flying National Museum of Flight reaches half century
The National Museum of Flight at East Fortune, East Lothian will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Monday.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:34:40 +0100Four hit with ‘air weapon pellets’ during Orange Order procession
Police are investigating after four people taking part in an Orange Order walk were hit with what are believed to be air weapon pellets.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 09:11:38 +0100Covid pandemic had bigger impact on women’s health than men’s - study
The Covid-19 pandemic affected women’s mental and physical health more than men’s, according to research from the University of Aberdeen.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:57:21 +0100Woman dies after being found seriously injured in Dundee
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after officers were called to the report that a woman in her 30s had been seriously injured in South Road, Dundee around 4.25pm on Saturday, 5 July 2025.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:10:00 +0100Everything Nicola Sturgeon said about Alasdair Gray is true
OFTEN billed as a polymath, Alasdair Gray was a writer and artist who illustrated his own books, prompting us to ponitificate that, just as writing is illustration through words, art is writing through illustration. Ken?
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:49:39 +0100Far-right activists making 'mockery' of council, says trade union
Far-right activists are making a 'mockery' of West Dunbartonshire Council, says Clydebank Trade Union Council (TUC)
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:32:35 +0100Famous city barber shop closing after 34 years in business
The famous Glasgow barber shop which cut Jim Kerr’s hair is closing after 34 years in business.
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 11:25:19 +0100First Bus reveals major update on 'axed' Glasgow service
The bus company confirmed on Saturday that it will continue operating Service 65 on a modified timetable.
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Top lawyer warns men accused of rape may not get a fair trial
Top criminal defence advocate Thomas Leonard Ross KC has warned men accused of rape or serious sexual assault may not receive a fair trial because of rules over what evidence can be heard in court.
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:40:00 +0100'Too early to say' if shopping centre will be redeveloped, says new owner
The new owner of a Scottish town centre shopping centre told The Herald it is 'too early to say' if it will be redeveloped
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:35:00 +0100Edinburgh Airport chief revelations on flights and big Glasgow Airport question
Edinburgh Airport's chief executive had some revelations on new flights and gave his view on the Glasgow Airport question
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:35:00 +0100What does it take to make the 'Best Truffle in the World'?
The award-winning chocolatier highlights 'supporting local families' as one of the main successes of his business
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:32:00 +0100Hostel in Scottish national park brought to market for sale
A hostel near the 'geographical centre' of Scotland is being marketed for sale
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:30:00 +0100Market volatility? Here's how to see through the noise
For long-term investors, it is hard to imagine that the geopolitical events of today will have a profound impact on the performance of global companies in 10 years’ time
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100What is it really like living next door to Scotland's first drugs consumption room?
All eyes have been on Calton in Glasgow's East End since the UK’s first Safer Drug Consumption Facility began in January, allowing people to inject illegally-bought heroin or cocaine under medical supervision. Now some politicians and local cam...
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100'This is a major step forward' - University launches ground-breaking Children's Choir
Glasgow University is set to announce the launch of a ground-breaking Children's Choir aimed at offering the city’s state school pupils access to high-quality music education. The initiative is a collaboration with the UK’s National Schools Singi...
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:35:43 +0100.MP resigns Reform UK whip amid ‘business propriety’ investigation
MP James McMurdock has resigned the Reform UK whip from himself amid questions over “business propriety during the pandemic”.