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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:46:43 +0100
Missing 12-year-old girl traced by police after two days
The schoolgirl disappeared from Lochgelly on Thursday

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Rising Tides: Scotland’s Island Music Festivals - The Herald's new deep-dive series
The Herald explores what it takes to put on the annual cultural gatherings, how their number has grown and the challenges they face.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Scottish Government will fund 'majority' of former LEIP school project
The Scottish Government will fund the majority of an island school project following its removal from the government’s flagship building programme.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Medics call for GP walk-in clinic plan to be scrapped as hefty waiting times revealed
Doctors have criticised the GP walk-in clinics in Scotland as new figures reveal staggering waiting times.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I don’t think parties are levelling with voters about what’s ahead
David Phillips of the Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned Scotland’s parties are offering eye-catching “goodies” to voters while sidestepping difficult truths about the country’s strained finances.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Poll: Voters think Scotland should have its own voice on international issues
Voters north of the border think Scotland has a better reputation in the world than the UK and the country should have its own voice on international issues, an exclusive new poll reveals.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:38:00 +0100
Report reveals some craft beer company shareholders to get payout after collapse
The depth of debt that a popular Scottish craft beer company was carrying at the time of its failure was staggering

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Baby loss charity launches 'innovative' app for grieving families
A Scottish baby loss charity has launched an "innovative" new app specifically designed to help grieving families.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Popular visitor attraction marks milestone with return of the 'Berlin Burd'
The Wyllieum, a contemporary art gallery Greenock dedicated to artist George Wyllie, celebrates its second anniversary on Saturday with the opening of a new exhibition by Wyllie’s friend and collaborator, German artist, Ursula Keller.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Peak inside the Georgian mansion with the boutique hotel bathroom
Scotland's Home of the Year judges head to the west of Scotland for this week's episode, arriving first at a Georgian mansion in Ayr.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0100
'Snowballing' inheritance tax set to rake in even more for Government
Unused pension funds on death will soon form part of a person’s estate for inheritance tax purposes

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Elisabeth Loose: A generation losing faith in jobs, housing and their future
Only 36% of young people expect a better life than their parents. A new UK poll reveals growing frustration over jobs, housing and politics.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
St Andrews Scotch whisky distiller hires former BrewDog chief as new boss
Eden Mill says appointment of Steven Kersley marks opening of a new chapter for the distiller

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:59:47 +0100
Highlander reboot set to film in Glencoe
Its awe-inspiring views, dramatic landscape and haunting history have made it one of the most iconic – and photographed – places in the Scottish Highlands.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0100
Three Edinburgh restaurants nominated for top national hospitality award
Edinburgh restaurants Nàdair, Moss, and Barry Fish are finalists for the Cateys 2026 Newcomer Award, with Ross Sneddon up for Pastry Chef of the Year.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:36:08 +0100
Glasgow Queen Street commuters face rush hour delays after trackside incident
Commuters faced long queues at Glasgow Queen Street station on Friday following a fire

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:21:18 +0100
Queen Alexandra’s gold coronation gown on show in new Edinburgh exhibition
A historic royal gown worn at a 20th-century coronation has gone on display in Scotland for the first time.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0100
'Directionless': Scotland's green revolution is £2.1bn in the red as exports halve
Scotland’s green economy is more than £2.1 billion in the red over the past decade, raising fresh concerns about whether the Scottish Government’s promised renewables revolution is being delivered.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:53 +0100
Reprieve for Glasgow's Trongate 103 arts space as funding support announced
The Glasgow SNP Group - the minority administration leading Glasgow City Council - confirmed that a "positive interim arrangement" has been agreed between Trongate 103, City Property, Glasgow Life, and the council

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0100
Plans to demolish unsafe buildings at Edinburgh hospital approved
Demolition of derelict Western General Hospital buildings approved by NHS Lothian board. £23.2m project to tackle safety, fire risks, and asbestos concerns.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:52:55 +0100
Cordon remains in place after teenage boys injured in 'fireworks' incident
A police cordon remains in place after two teenagers were injured in a 'fireworks' incident in Glasgow.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0100
Edinburgh venues could stay open later this summer for the Festival Fringe
Edinburgh venues may get two-hour late-night opening extensions during Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 to boost hospitality, pending licensing board approval.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0100
Scots court rejects challenge from Gaza mother and child over refugee bid
A Palestinian mother and her teenage son have failed in a bid to force the Home Secretary to help them to leave Gaza to reunite with the boy's father in Glasgow

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:42:00 +0100
Edinburgh International Book Festival announces schools events
Edinburgh International Book Festival launches 2026 Schools Programme for Scotland’s National Year of Reading, inclusive access for pupils and educators.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:36:22 +0100
Former boss of HIV Scotland admits embezzling £5,000 from charity
A former chief executive of HIV Scotland has admitted embezzling £5,000 from the charity during his time in the role.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:31:20 +0100
Guesthouse with ‘stunning views’ of Scottish bay brought to market for sale
A guesthouse on a Scottish island is being marketed for sale

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0100
Two endangered Northern rockhopper penguins born in Edinburgh
Two endangered Northern rockhopper penguin chicks have hatched at Edinburgh Zoo ahead of World Penguin Day, boosting UK conservation efforts for the species.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:55:20 +0100
Gameskeeper who beat bird of prey to death on Scottish estate sentenced
Russell Mason was snared after being caught by a covert RSPB camera

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:50:28 +0100
New whisky-focused bar with 'bottle-lined walls' to open in Glasgow city centre
A new whisky bar with "bottle-lined walls, sharing plates and a cosy late-night feel" is to open in Glasgow city centre next week.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:34:25 +0100
Swinney insists Ferguson Marine has 'secure future' despite CalMac snub
John Swinney has insisted Ferguson Marine has a “secure future” despite the yard being frozen out of bidding for a major CalMac ferry contract because of delays in getting the botched Glen Rosa into the water.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:18:18 +0100
'Inspiration': Edinburgh girls football team hailed for challenging trophy bias
South Morningside Primary girls’ football team, Edinburgh praised for tackling trophy discrimination at assembly with Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:38:52 +0100
Kick Donald Trump out of his Scottish golf courses, Green's Zack Polanski says
Zack Polanski has called for Donald Trump's golf courses in Scotland to be sanctioned over the Iran war and his power in NATO.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:06:08 +0100
Man behind Willy Wonka Experience event to stand trial charged with sex attacks
The man behind an infamous Willy Wonka Experience event is to stand trial charged with sex attacks on a woman and two teenagers.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:01:58 +0100
Scale of Scottish airport's impact revealed in major new report
The impact of the Scottish airport is revealed in a major new report.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:53:28 +0100
Major fashion and homeware retailer unveils upgraded store in Scottish town
The updated store has been completely redesigned to create a brighter, more spacious environment

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:50:51 +0100
Person dies after being hit by train on Glasgow line
Police were called to Hillington East railway station in the Hillington area of the city at around 8:40am on Friday, April 24, following reports of a casualty on the tracks

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100
New initiative offers respite and relaxation through golf
The programme is backed by Scottish Golf and Active Scotland, along with £100,000 from the R&A Foundation

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:24:39 +0100
Hot Glasgow dining venue Rockend Mill launches standout live music series for 2026
One of Glasgow’s most popular dining destinations, Rockend Mill, is turning up the volume in 2026 with the launch of an exciting new programme of live music events designed to bring unforgettable entertainment to the local community.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:09:31 +0100
Art school staff join university strikes in pay dispute
Staff at Glasgow School of Art will join colleagues from Glasgow University on strike in a row over pay.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:05:06 +0100
Trans prisoner at HMP Greenock charged after alleged sex assault on female inmate
Alexandria Stewart, previously known as Alan Baker, is alleged to have carried out the assault at the hairdressing salon inside HMP Greenock.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:54:19 +0100
University of Edinburgh forges £30,000 partnership with major Scottish bank
Royal Bank of Scotland partners with University of Edinburgh to boost Scottish start-up support, integrating AI Accelerator schemes and funding innovation in Scotland.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:38:01 +0100
Historic 'sleeping' distillery breaks ground with plans for whisky resort
Moray Council has approved plans for an on-site bistro at Coleburn Distillery in Longmorn, Elgin, marking a significant milestone in the site’s wider master plan to create a world-class whisky and hospitality resort, anticipated to be the first of ...

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:43:39 +0100
'We can't believe it': Michelin success for 'buzzing little bistro' in Edinburgh
An Edinburgh restaurant has been added to the Michelin Guide for 2026, with inspectors praising its Asian-inspired sharing plates and lively atmosphere.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:11:54 +0100
Major UK-based supermarket chain to shut Glasgow store after 20 years
The Co-op store on Thurston Road in Hillington is to close its doors after serving the local community for 20 years

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:31:55 +0100
Emergency drill takes place at Glasgow Airport involving simulated vehicle fire
A multi-agency emergency training drill involving a simulated vehicle fire within the a multi‑storey car park has taken place at Glasgow Airport.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:08:45 +0100
‘Fellowship’ formed to share tales of missing Stone of Destiny fragments
A group of 18 people whose families were given missing fragments of the Stone of Destiny have come together to share their stories, forming the “Fellowship of the Stone”.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:08:39 +0100
Crash sparks 20-minute delays on busy motorway near Glasgow
Motorists have been warned to expect delays on one of Scotland's busiest motorways after a crash shut lanes.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:38:53 +0100
Mother ‘so incredibly grateful’ to medics who saved her daughter’s life
Four-year-old Jessica Macrae, from Bearsden in East Dunbartonshire, underwent surgery at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) in Glasgow

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:11:59 +0100
Police 'very concerned' for 12-year-old girl missing from home
Charlotte Scott was last seen at a property in Ballingry Crescent at around 1am on Thursday

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
🗳️Unspun Election Briefing: Green fever
Read the latest Unspun: Election Briefing, the morning politics newsletter from The Herald's politics team on the Holyrood campaign.

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