Scotland Herald
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100The nearly man of 1980s Scottish pop is back - and I am so glad
As is perhaps fitting of a man who looks very well preserved for 65, Steven Lindsay, once of the 1980s nearly men of Scottish pop The Big Dish, has a painting in his attic. Actually, to be fair, he has several paintings. And they are not all of himse...
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:40:05 +0100Plans for 29 new houses to be built on Islay submitted
Limestrasse, with West Highland Housing Association, is seeking planning permission in principle for a site southwest of Lochgorm House in Bruichladdich
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:35:53 +0100SNP demands probe into Scottish Secretary over Mandelson meeting
The SNP’s Westminster leader has called for a probe into Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander after it was revealed he was in contact with Lord Peter Mandelson following the Epstein scandal.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:47 +0100Huge mystery donation boosts plan to safeguard Charles Rennie Mackintosh works
A project to protect some of Scotland’s best-loved buildings and architecture has been boosted by a huge mystery donation of more than half a million pounds.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:42:14 +0100Women 'faced up to 190-hour delays when induced on maternity unit'
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) inspectors saw delays of up to 21 hours
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:11:34 +0100Jenny Gilruth: Ministers working on ‘delivering’ private jet levy and mansion tax
Jenny Gilruth said the Scottish Government is “delivering” on its commitments
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100The big workload battles facing Scotland’s teachers and what could change
Education writer James McEnaney previous the key motions and pressing issues to be discussed at this year’s EIS conference.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Why a Scottish college has launched a free erectile dysfunction course
The online module has been developed as part of a campaign to address major health problems in North Lanarkshire and beyond.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Nothing happening': Anger over lack of progress on Union Corner after fire
Demands are being made for an update from Glasgow city council on work to redevelop Union Corner after the site remains vacant after a devastating fire three months ago.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:40:00 +0100Scottish interior design firm in global whisky rooms drive as demand grows
Scottish interior design firm Chelsea Mclaine is expanding into Australia as demand grows for luxury whisky rooms and bespoke bars
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:39:00 +0100All staff made redundant as engineering company placed into administration
All staff have been made redundant after a manufacturing company ceased trading.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0100Move will 'better connect ecosystem in Scotland's two largest cities'
The partnership has been expanded from Glasgow into Edinburgh
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:32:00 +0100Fascinating insight from The Herald Scottish Golf Survey 2026
The results of The Herald Scottish Golf Survey 2026 are in...
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:31:00 +0100High-profile chef issues call to action as Scottish hospitality feels the heat
Scottish hospitality industry makes case for help as businesses feel cost pressures
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0100Scotland's new golf divide revealed as visitors shoulder inflationary pressures
The burden of inflation is being shifted away from local golfers in Scotland with green fees rising more than twice as fast as membership charges
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0100What is an 'elite' golf course in Scotland?
The terms “elite” and “near‑elite” are analytical labels to describe a small group of courses that share several common characteristics
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0100The growing divide in Scottish golf: Who can afford to raise prices?
New survey data reveals widening gaps in Scottish golf as pricing, visitor income and geography reshape the game
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0100Why the 'average' doesn't tell the full story in Scottish golf
What most people pay for a round of golf in Scotland is nowhere near the average green fee
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:27:00 +0100Sea Change Festival announces first films for 2026 festival on Tiree
The first events have been announced for the eighth annual Sea Change Festival - Scotland’s only annual film festival celebrating female filmmaking talent.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100Edinburgh Festival Fringe demands AI transparency from artists as shows surge
Organisers of the world's biggest arts festival say audiences should have 'clarity' on whether shows have deployed AI tools.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100Parents v iPads: families challenge council over ‘no opt‑out’ school devices
A campaign group has accused Scottish Borders Council of dismissing safeguarding, privacy and children’s rights after being told there is “no opt‑out” from its iPad-based digital learning scheme, with parents warned home education is the only...
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0100Today's cartoon is on the story that Peter Murrell is entitled to legal aid
Today's cartoon is on the story that Peter Murrell can claim legal aid.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:58:00 +0100Woman, 65, dies in A714 two-car crash as police appeal for dash‑cam footage
A woman has died in a crash on a Dumfriesshire road as police launch an appeal for footage and information.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0100Controversial £2 billion Scottish AI data centre passes initial planning scrutiny
A bid for a controversial new Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centre in the Borders has passed initial planning scrutiny.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0100Glasgow's Queen's Park Glasshouse to 'close for good' as 'staff given 90 day notice'
The Queen's Park Glasshouse in Glasgow is "set to close permanently" later this year, as local community groups are up in arms at the news.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0100Scottish running event cancelled on Global Running Day in shock announcement
A Scottish running event scheduled for later this year has been cancelled on Global Running Day.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0100Edinburgh AI firm raises $70 million in latest investment round
Scottish tech company will use latest funding to develop AI platform
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0100Campaigner who triggered Murrell probe calls for fresh police investigation
The campaigner for independence who sparked the operation that led to Peter Murrell pleading guilty of embezzlement has made a further report to police.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:33:44 +0100Court reprimands Scottish Government over FOI response delay on Salmond files
The Scottish Government has been admonished by the Court of Session for failing to respond to an order from the Information Commissioner in time.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:27:15 +0100How Scotland’s legal aid rules let Murrell get help with SNP embezzlement case
The decision to grant Peter Murrell legal aid has caused controversy. He admitted to embezzling £400,310.65 from the SNP over 12 years.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100New research highlights 'outsized' impact of established Scottish businesses
Established firms punching above their weight, Oxford Economics research finds
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0100Our favourite 10 Scottish theatre shows this month - from Educating Rita to Othello
Big grown up plays are very much the order of the day in Scottish theatre’s homegrown summer seasons throughout June. Significantly, perhaps, only two of these are musicals, demonstrating that it is still possible to create powerful theatre without...
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Peter Murrell in fresh legal aid row as he prepares for SNP embezzlement repayment
Peter Murrell faces a fresh row over his eligibility for legal aid after his lawyer told the High Court he was able to repay the sum he embezzled from the SNP.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:43 +0100The Odyssey 'nearly faced disaster' at hands of Scottish customs agents
The production of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey 'nearly faced disaster' at the hands of Scottish customs agents.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:42:57 +0100Did Swinney put loyalty to Sturgeon and Murrell above his own party’s interests?
John Swinney failed to listen to concerns from members about party finances when they were raised in Spring 2021.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0100'I have no plans to meet Donald Trump during World Cup trip to US', says John Swinney
John Swinney has no plans to meet Donald Trump when he heads to the US for the World Cup, he has said.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:34:05 +0100Scottish spaceport owned by collapsed company placed into liquidation
A Scottish spaceport owned by a collapsed rocket company has been placed into liquidation.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:23:01 +0100Plans for new Tesco Express store in Elgin move step closer
Plans for a new supermarket in Elgin have moved a step closer with an application for an alcohol licence set to go before council next week.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0100Glasgow deals platform selling nearly half-price TRNSMT 2026 tickets
A budget deal platform is selling nearly half-price tickets for Glasgow's TRNSMT festival this summer.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:05:05 +0100Concerns raised over impact street closures for filming have on Glasgow businesses
Concerns over the impact of street closures on local businesses as a result of more film and TV shows being filmed in the city have been raised.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:52:59 +0100Man arrested and charged almost a year after Edinburgh street death
A man has been arrested and charged close to a year after a 50-year-old man was found dead in Edinburgh.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0100Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland apologise as customers hit by app outage
Lloyds Banking Group has said it is trying to fix an issue with its app and online banking that has led to thousands of customers reporting problems accessing their accounts.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:33:56 +0100Investigation after two men stabbed outside supermarket in Renfrew
Police were called were to a report of a disturbance on High Street in Renfrew at around 5.45pm on Tuesday, June 2
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:23:08 +0100First Bus plans later Glasgow buses to help Scotland fans get home
First Bus in Glasgow has confirmed that an additional journey will operate on four of its NightBus services to help fans get home from watching Scotland’s opening game in the World Cup in pubs and bars across the city.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:16:24 +0100Q Manivannan given front bench role in new Scottish Green shadow cabinet
The Scottish Greens have given key roles to new MSPs as their new front bench team is announced
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0100Scottish Government funding partner winding down after 39 years amid 'challenges'
A Scottish Government partner responsible for distributing millions of pounds in funding has announced it is winding down.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100Meet the chef behind one of Scotland's best street food kitchens
John Kelly is a chef and one of the founders of Antojitos Cantina, an award-winning Mexican street food brand first started as a lockdown project.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:51:05 +0100Swinney admits SNP independence £600,000 fund was spent on 'general party business'
John Swinney admitted the SNP has spent the independence fund earmarked for Scottish independence campaigning.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:37:57 +0100Work begins to help 'historic gem' rise from the ashes after arson attack
Work to restore a “historical gem” near Glasgow has begun — with plans to bring the much-loved community asset back to life.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:21:21 +0100Busy railway line closed after vehicle crashes into bridge
A busy rail line has been closed after a vehicle ran into a bridge