Scotland Herald

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:59:30 +0100
Lewis Capaldi adds extra dates in Glasgow and Aberdeen as tickets sell out instantly
Lewis Capaldi has added new dates for his return to music after selling out dates in Glasgow and Aberdeen in seconds.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:22:07 +0100
Heatwave to hit Scotland this weekend with temperatures of 31C forecast
The conditions are right for a very warm weekend

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:16:20 +0100
Ross Greer to stand for Scottish Greens co-leadership
The MSP is looking to succeed Patrick Harvie

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:33:20 +0100
Thousands of acres of new native woods planned for Highlands community estate
Thousands of acres of new native woodland are to be created on a vast Highlands estate under a scheme to boost nature and support the community.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:11:02 +0100
Former top Tory cabinet minister joins Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
Sir Jake Berry, a former leading Conservative, has announced that he has defected to Reform UK – in the latest move by a senior Tory to Nigel Farage’s party.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:35:00 +0100
Hopes of hundreds more jobs at Scottish yard revealed
The head of the Scottish yard revealed hopes of at least doubling the workforce within the next two or three years

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:34:00 +0100
Watchdog objects to demolition of former lads' institute for student flats
Heritage watchdog criticises plans to demolish city's former lads' institute

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:33:00 +0100
'I’m staying because I can see potential for yard becoming what it used to be'
The boss of the Scottish fabrication yard revealed why he is staying following the takeover

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:30:00 +0100
Glasgow firm marks four-year anniversary with £1m investment success
The chief executive of Gigged.AI has declared the "dashboard is dead" as the company prepares for expansion after a follow-on funding round

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Laura Silverstone on HebCelt debut and how Scots islands are just like Basque Country
There’s been two European tours and a chance to play in America. She’s reached the final of Spain’s Got Talent, performed at Celtic Connections, brought out a crowdfunded album and had the chance to meet Bruce Springsteen.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0100
The Herald cartoon on robotic surgery
 Today's cartoon is on news that a robot that performed realistic surgery on its own with 100% accuracy.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Scotland's 'carbuncle' town set for £3m urban greenspace glow-up
The five-year wildlife restoration project will see thousands of trees planted and tens of thousands of wildflowers sown across Cumbernauld.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Scientists discover that Scotland's volcanic landscape 'once rivalled Hawaii'
Geologists from the University of Aberdeen have confirmed that cracks in the Earth, called volcanic fissures, helped create many of the Inner Hebrides.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:05:57 +0100
I’ve been chasing NHS Fife over Sandie Peggie costs for months — this move stinks
They fought FOI requests for months. Then, a week before the deadline, NHS Fife quietly released the Sandie Peggie tribunal costs on their website—without telling anyone. This sleekit move reeks of petty defiance.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:35:18 +0100
NHS Fife reveals £220k legal bill in Sandie Peggie employment tribunal case
NHS Fife’s has spent £220,500 on the tribunal involving nurse Sandie Peggie, the health board has admitted.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:02:03 +0100
Cat found inside minibus engine following 400-mile journey
Staff at a bus depot were left stunned after discovering a cat nestled inside the engine of a minibus.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
University satisfaction on the rise but still below pre-pandemic levels
Data from the National Student Survey suggests that Scottish universities are continuing to recover from a falloff in satisfaction in 2020.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:30:00 +0100
Edinburgh International Festival chair takes on new role
The chair of the Edinburgh International Festival has taken on a new role

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:07:59 +0100
Rush hour Scotrail services face disruption because of cows on track
A number of ScotRail services are being disrupted because of cows on a line.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:23:05 +0100
Swinney announces £85m Hospital at Home expansion to create Scotland’s largest ward
John Swinney unveils £85 million plan to expand Hospital at Home and cut delayed discharges across Scotland’s NHS

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:56:22 +0100
Former Rangers player appears in court accused of killing woman in fatal collision
Former Rangers star Kyle Hutton appeared at court accused of killing a woman in a road incident.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:20:14 +0100
£150m Aberdeen incinerator temporarily shuttered over structural faults
A growing number of faults at the site, which opened less than two years ago, has left Belgian operator Indaver on the brink of pulling out.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:44:10 +0100
Police appeal after man dies in fatal single car crash on M9
A 37-year-old man has died after a single car crash on the M9 in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:34:25 +0100
New 'golf express' bus launches from Edinburgh Airport to Old Course
A new bus service dubbed the 'golf express' will take visitors directly from the airport to the Old Course

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:21:58 +0100
Donald Trump expected to visit Scotland later this month
Sources told the broadcaster that Mr Trump will visit his Turnberry and Aberdeenshire golf courses as part of a trip that "could last more than a few days."

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:47:16 +0100
Former Scotland international makes six figure investment in sports firm
Former Kilmarnock, Rangers and Scotland footballer Steven Naismith has invested a six-figure sum in a new sport-tech platform

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:28:25 +0100
Historic Scottish firm marks 'long-awaited' return to legal services
One of Scotland’s most respected legal and property firms has marked its long-awaited return to legal services, enabling a rejoining of the Edinburgh Solicitors’ Property Centre (ESPC) and generating further momentum for growth

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:46:38 +0100
Glasgow nightclub empty since Covid could become offices
The once-popular nightspot closed as a result of the pandemic

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:24:03 +0100
Focus more on Gaza 'catastrophe' and not Kneecap comments - John Swinney
Scotland’s First Minister has said the public should focus on what controversial rap group Kneecap are concerned about, rather than the band’s comments.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:08:23 +0100
Special night of music in honour of the Barrowland's greatest fan
A special night of music will be put on at the Barrowland Ballroom in honour of the venue's greatest fan

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:49:42 +0100
Mundell claims Scottish Government has deprived pro-Union areas of funding
David Mundell accuses SNP of punishing Union-supporting regions as Dumfries and Galloway and others face major cuts to services.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:30:00 +0100
'Palestinians are painfully aware that the world is looking away'
A leading humanitarian advocate has said "every warning sign is screaming out" for international action to be taken over the ongoing situation in Gaza

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:49:22 +0100
Kneecap hit back at John Swinney with 'can't stop us' warning during Glasgow gig
Kneecap hit back at Scotland’s First Minister on Tuesday night as the Irish rap trio performed a gig in Glasgow.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:40:17 +0100
RNLI warning after three paddleboarders rescued off Scottish coast
Lifeguards have sent out a warning after three people had to be saved after getting into difficulty paddleboarding off the Scottish coast.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:08:07 +0100
New Scottish shopping centre owner plans ‘comprehensive overhaul’ of site
The new owner said the centre is 'to undergo a comprehensive overhaul and refurbishment'

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:23:34 +0100
Edinburgh Zoo brings 'vulnerable' sloth bear to Scotland for first time
Edinburgh Zoo has become the first in Scotland to host a sloth bear after it moved to the capital from Zlin Zoo in the Czech Republic.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:50:21 +0100
No return for Clyde at Glasgow 2026 as new Commonwealth Games mascot to be revealed
The face of the 2014 Commonwealth Games has confirmed he will not be returning as mascot for the 2026 event.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:13:59 +0100
River City actor has trial date set as he faces rape charge
A Scots actor is accused of rape during alleged crimes against four different women.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:21:15 +0100
Housebuilders to pay £100m after probe into information-sharing
Seven housebuilders have pledged to pay a record £100 million to help fund affordable new homes after an investigation into whether they shared commercially sensitive information.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:37:09 +0100
UK Government to abandon zonal pricing plan that could have cut Scottish bills
Industry pressure and investor concerns force government rethink on zonal pricing, despite potential benefits for Scotland.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:30:53 +0100
Fears grow for pensioner missing overnight near Bridge of Allan
Frances Liddle, 81, was last seen around 7.30pm on Tuesday 

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:00:22 +0100
Busy stretch of motorway closed after early-morning crash reopens
The accident involved one car and happened at 4:30am

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:21:10 +0100
Kate Forbes avoids 'hypocrisy' row as she welcomes Ferguson Marine contract
Kate Forbes has side-stepped a row over using public money to support munitions manufacture as she welcomed the award of warship-building work at beleaguered shipyard Ferguson Marine Limited.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0100
UNICEF calls on Scotland to take medical evacuees from Gaza
UNICEF's global spokesperson has called on the Scottish and UK Governments to urgently approve medical evacuees from Gaza following a meeting with John Swinney

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:33:00 +0100
Scottish forest with 'delightful' pond and potential for cabin goes on market
The agent said the woodland also has a 'delightful pond surrounded by a selection of mature broadleaves'

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:33:00 +0100
Deal to secure future of island textile making and build on 'incredible legacy'
The deal is aimed at securing the long-term future of textile manufacturing on a Scottish island

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:30:00 +0100
BP recruits former Shell finance chief amid boardroom shake-up at oil giant
Oil giant BP has appointed former Shell finance chief Simon Henry to its board amid concern among investors about the performance of the group's shares.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:30:00 +0100
Housebuilder hails major boost for Scottish market
Housebuilder Springfield Properties has predicted the low carbon energy drive will provide a boost to demand in Scotland although the market has been subdued.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Vast cultural archive to be relocated from Scotland to Poland
Thousands of works of art will leave the country after Richard Demarco is offered new home for personal collection.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:01:00 +0100
'Expensive and polluting': Ministers urged to reject second Peterhead gas plant
17.1 million tonnes of carbon will be generated from the extraction, transportation, and burning of the gas used by the station.

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