Scotland Herald

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:34:36 +0000
Community cracks over egg production plant plan
The proposed egg production facility would house 32,000 free range hens

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:07:51 +0000
Forecasters issue three-day weather warning for heavy rain and flood risk
There may be some flooding and disruption to roads and rail

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:21:03 +0000
'Patience' required for new ferry which would link Scotland to France
A long-awaited ferry route connecting Scotland to France is not expected to launch until next year

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:07:41 +0000
Council considers job cuts and closures to plug £8m funding gap
A raft of cuts are on the table as Inverclyde Council faces a budget black hole in excess of £8 million over the next two years.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:44:41 +0000
Landmark School of Art building could be converted into 14 flats
The building has become derelict - and is on the 'at risk register'

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:27:18 +0000
Chancellor insists UK will 'turn corner' in 2026 despite fresh inflation rise
The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.4% in December

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:30:00 +0000
SNP ministers warned housing emergency worsened by 'chronic' shortage of homes
Scotland's housing emergency cannot end unless there is urgent funding to address the 'chronic' shortage of affordable homes, SNP ministers have been told.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:35:00 +0000
Historic Scottish city centre landmark to be sold in ‘one of biggest deals’
A historic A-listed Scottish city centre landmark building is to be sold

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:33:00 +0000
Scottish Chambers names new CEO after 'rigorous UK-wide recruitment process'
Scottish Chambers of Commerce has named its new chief executive after a 'rigorous UK-wide recruitment process'

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Work starts on 137 new homes in Scottish village with historic artisan past
Work has begun on new homes for sale and social rent in a historic Scottish location.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:30:00 +0000
Scottish firm remains 'likely' takeover target as sales continue to rise
A Scottish company that successfully repelled a takeover approach worth nearly £1 billion remains a "likely" bid target as it continues to grow sales

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Glasgow Film Festival set to expand 'footprint' across the city as it enters new era
Premieres will be staged on the south side when the event returns this year.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ewing backs Sarwar secret files call after Salmond niece accusations
Former SNP minister Fergus Ewing who called for John Swinney to release files relating to an investigation into Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed Anas Sarwar's call for the First Minister to make the documents public.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Cartoon on Chinese embassy
The Herald cartoon is on the story that the UK has approved China's plans for a huge new embassy in central London, despite opponents warning it could be used as a base for spying and pose security risks.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
'Unacceptable': Heritage boss to be quizzed after damning watchdog report
The chief executive of the government's embattled heritage agency is to be quizzed by MSPs following a damning report on the organisation by the public spending watchdog.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:44:17 +0000
The Glasgow schoolgirl who went viral after selling first painting aged 11
A Glasgow schoolgirl is emerging as one of Scotland’s most promising young artists after selling her first painting for £150 at the age of 11 and going viral with another creation.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000
US chicken wings giant to open in one of Scotland's largest retail parks
The firm prepares to open the doors on February 9, bringing with it between 40 and 50 new jobs.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:35:00 +0000
HMRC pension loophole millions are missing out on as key deadline looms this month
Finance experts are urging anyone who needs to file a self-assessment tax return to do it ahead of the deadline, and not to miss the reliefs and allowances that could allow them to avoid overpaying their tax.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:21:36 +0000
New DWP powers to check bank accounts limited to these three pensions and benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can now have the bank accounts of millions of claimants on three key benefits checked under new government powers.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:20:57 +0000
Ayrshire restaurant announces sudden closure amid 'challenging' conditions
A tapas bar in North Ayrshire has announced its sudden closure, blaming a 'challenging period' for the hospitality industry

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Pubs in Scottish city to stay open until wee hours for Tartan Army's glory run
Licensing board convenor Neil Copland, of the SNP, told the BBC: "It's a major opportunity and we're very happy to support that."

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:38:00 +0000
Neil Gray pressed by MSPs on 'appalling and disgusting' infected water scandal
The Health Secretary refused to be drawn, repeatedly telling inquisitive MSPs that it would be “inappropriate” to comment on the ongoing proceedings.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Scottish city emerges as investment 'hub' as deals bounce back
Commercial property market in Aberdeen expected to be active in 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:55:10 +0000
Jobs saved as new owner takes over yard which collapsed into administration
Jobs have been saved at a site in South Ayrshire following the collapse of the UK's largest timber company

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:10:00 +0000
Towering student flats will 'destroy' setting of fire-ravaged Mackintosh masterpiece
Representatives from HES and the GSA said that the nine-story development would “adversely impact” views of the Mac.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:19:00 +0000
Alex Salmond's niece: Anas Sarwar is playing political games with secret files
Christina Hendry hit out after the Scottish Labour leader said he would release files relating to a botched investigation into the former First Minister.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:10:00 +0000
Scottish investment trust reveals outcome of US bid to oust its entire board
The Scottish investment trust has revealed the outcome of a crunch vote on a US hedge fund's attempt to oust its entire board

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:35:39 +0000
Val McDermid on resisting 'sensitivity' changes to her first novels 40 years later
The best-selling author believes it is 'dishonest' to rewrite books written decades ago to make them 'conform' to modern times.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:58:52 +0000
Family secures loan to build holiday park for 'affluent travellers' in Scotland
A family-owned property development company has secured more than £8 million to build a holiday park

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:50:25 +0000
Asylum seeker deemed 'too old' by Glasgow City Council loses court challenge
An asylum seeker has lost a court challenge against Glasgow City Council after the body accused him of lying about his age

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:28:00 +0000
Grieving family of murdered Motherwell man issue plea for information
Jordan Gray was murdered at his home at Shields Court in Motherwell on Sunday, 14 December, 2025.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:23:32 +0000
Post Office to open in Scottish suburb for first time in two years
A suburb of a Scottish is to get a new full-time Post Office service for the first time in two years.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:40:59 +0000
SNP ministers: Banning trans prisoners from female jails would 'breach human rights'
The Scottish Government is set to argue that banning transgender prisoners from women's jails would breach human rights.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Line-up revealed for Glasgow summer bandstand concerts 2026
The line-up has been announced for this year's series of concerts at the Bandstand in Glasgow

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:20:18 +0000
Cycle lane plan for Scottish town pulled at last minute
The town's accessible plan has been deferred to a later date

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:49:00 +0000
Anti-migrant group disbands after 'genuinely racist' organisations attended protests
“SOF will no longer attend or support any protests at the Cladhan Hotel,” a statement on Facebook read.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:37:15 +0000
Holidaymakers parking on street near Glasgow Airport could face clampdown
Holidaymakers could be prevented from using a street near Glasgow Airport for parking under a clampdown proposed by local councillors.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:18:22 +0000
Could Lorna Slater oust SNP cabinet minister from Edinburgh Holyrood seat?
The party announced that Slater would challenge the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs in one of the election’s “most high-profile contests”. 

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:11:57 +0000
Waverley fundraising drive hits major milestone on way to £135k target
A fundraising drive to help carry out repairs on the Waverley while preserving her ‘unique character’ has surpassed £100,000.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:49:25 +0000
Watch: Scientists baffled by seagrass 'fairy circles' in Scottish seas
The circles, filmed in the Sound of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, grow on the seabed and take their shape naturally

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:41:51 +0000
Elderly pensioner killed after being struck by van in Stranraer named
She was struck by a white Vauxhall Vivaro on Saturday, 3 January 2026. Police attended the scene around 10.20 am on Sheuchan Street.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:50:47 +0000
Fire which closed Glasgow roads 'not suspicious'
A number of properties were evacuated as a precaution

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:26:28 +0000
Glasgow coffee shops named among the 'best in the UK'
Several coffee shops across Glasgow have been named among the ‘best in the UK’.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:20:12 +0000
First Bus strike action called off as Glasgow workers back new pay deal
Around 50 First Bus cleaners, fuellers and shunters have accepted an enhanced pay offer

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:35:00 +0000
Scottish airport’s new flights success brings ‘delight’
Glasgow Airport has won new flights, including key transatlantic and European routes

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:46:15 +0000
Fury as landlord 'orders mass eviction of dozens from Fife village homes'
Families and other tenants have been told they must leave their homes by July

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:24:07 +0000
Watch: Northern Lights dazzle Scotland in spectacular celestial display
Striking red and green skies were spotted across much of the country last night

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:43:51 +0000
Flight bound for Scotland returns to London after failed landing
Passengers were stuck on board for three hours

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000
'Misled': Ferry spin unravels as Scots minister forced into 'embarrassing' climbdown
The Scottish Government has been forced into an 'embarrassing' climbdown over ferry chaos after the transport secretary admitted she got it wrong when downplaying the scale of cancellations caused by breakdowns.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:32:00 +0000
New chief executive for Scottish company revealed after 'planned retirement'
A Scottish company has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, following the 'planned retirement' of its founding CEO

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