Police Scotland have been told to publish a timeline for the re-vetting of officers, after the latest conviction for sexual assault

A pensioner and a teenager have been killed after a plane crashed near Drymen

Tuesday saw the junior competition programme reach its climax with the fluent learner events at the Royal National Mòd in Glasgow. In the Solo Traditional Singing Girls and Boys 13-15 categories, 15-year-old Flora Scott from Sir E Scott School in Ha...

In total, 210 attacks were recorded, including 39 instances of teachers being hit with a thrown object and 14 cases of an item being used as a weapon.

Scotland’s women’s health champion has pushed back on an SNP-backed gynaecology workforce scheme as Maree Todd pledged action on rural care and abortion services.

A confidential Scottish Government blueprint for orthopaedic surgery — revealed by The Herald — calls for 100 extra clinics and 15 extra theatres monthly, while surgeons, nurses and unions say they were never consulted.

Industry chief raises concerns after housing developer placed into administration

Strong economic growth, booming IPOs and rising domestic investment are boosting confidence in India's economic future.

Renewable energy developers are backing proposals that could allow Scottish councils to retain £78m a year from new onshore wind farms

John Swinney will tell SNP conference the stars are aligning for independence but three polls published this week show Scots are split on the constitution and rank it well below the cost of living in their list of priorities.

We have officially reached one of my favourite bits of the year. The midway stage of October when, if you’re out and about close to 7.30am, chances are you’ll catch the sun popping its head over the horizon soon afterwards.

Bill McLaren became the voice of rugby and a Scottish broadcasting legend. A new book reveals the shy man behind that unmistakable voice

Police and fire crews attend an incident on Whitefriars Crescent, Perth, as drivers and pedestrians are urged to avoid the area on October 16.

Portmore Estate near Peebles, featuring a Category A-listed baronial mansion, 3,460 acres, cottages and a farm, is on the market for over £15m.

Donald Trump’s White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of the role after five days, following criticism of her first briefing.

Humza Yousaf says Palestinians’ right to exist is ignored as SNP MP Lara Bird attacks Ed Miliband and the UK Government over its Gaza response in Aberdeen.

Police Scotland searches continue for two men missing after fishing boat FV Kilda went missing off Lewis. MAIB imposes diver exclusion zone near Port of Ness.

Ivan McKee faced a fresh backlash at SNP conference as union leaders challenged NHS reform plans, job-loss fears and proposed cuts to management.

Jack Dragsnes, 22, appears at Glasgow Sheriff Court accused of murdering 17-year-old Jack Mellon in Milton on October 14, and attempting to pervert justice.

The UK Government settles with 'scapegoat' Sir Olly Robbins after his dismissal by Keir Starmer over his alleged role in the Lord Mandelson scandal and judicial review

North Sea oil and gas producer Ithaca Energy is searching for a new chief executive after Luciano Vasques announced plans to retire next year

Glasgow City Council spent £42.5m on taxis and private hire vehicles in five years, including £38.1m on education transport, an FOI reveals.

Andy Burnham invoked Sir Alex Ferguson's name during a Motherwell speech on deepening Scottish devolution, but stopped short of calling for elected mayors — as Glasgow's £7.3bn productivity gap sharpens the debate.

On Friday, the university’s Kehillah society released a statement saying that the removal of the definition was a “core aim” of the group.

Spirit of Tasmania V crew fell ill with shigella during its Scotland-to-Australia voyage, sparking a pay dispute now before Australia’s Fair Work Commission.

Andy Burnham made a "deeper devolution" pitch to John Swinney in Motherwell, offering DWP and employment powers to Scotland — but his refusal to explicitly rule out a second independence referendum was described as "a significant moment" by Stephen...

A man was caught in a £2.6m class A drugs bust just days before Christmas

A Scottish car sales and repair company founded more than six decades ago has reported a rise in turnover.

Ryan Donovan explains why Scotland is central to Swoop's plans, how clubs could generate more revenue, and whether drone deliveries really are the future

People from across Scotland will march down the Royal Mile on Saturday, November 14, culminating in a rally outside the Scottish Parliament.

A rapist police sergeant who preyed on two women has been jailed for 12 years

A man has died after being hit by a car late on Thursday night

Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.

The UK Government is being “cautious” about making public announcements over its decisions on the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields in order to avoid the “mistakes” of the previous government, the Scottish Secretary has said

A veterinary nurse in Ayrshire was found passed out half naked in a toilet after injecting himself with a sedative

Four people will face trial after an explosion which caused the death of a Scottish man in Italy.

Travellers flying from Scotland to Italy are experiencing long delays on Friday, as strike action and an air traffic control issue cause disruption

The Scottish Government has been urged to intervene as "unacceptable" job cuts take place at the University of Dundee

Scotland’s island communities face a depopulation crisis, with Western Isles workforce projections raising fears as MPs call for better ferry and fixed links.

City of Edinburgh Council’s building standards officials chased tenant Kitfox Limited for nearly a year over its failure to secure building warrants for the shops.

A Scottish citizens’ jury has backed free tuition and shown support for greater investment in skills-based higher education delivered at colleges.

A confidential NHS blueprint, obtained by The Herald, reveals the Scottish Government is set to abandon its legally-backed 12-week orthopaedic target — replacing it with a 26-week standard — while centralising surgery into regional hubs and telli...

Scotland's Catholic hierarchy has criticised the SNP for cancelling a fringe event by a controversial anti-abortion group.

A motor industry chief has highlighted mounting pressures after we revealed the collapse of two Scottish car sales firms in the space of a week

Westminster MPs say bridges and tunnels could transform Scotland’s islands, while urging urgent ferry upgrades and UK Government support for Shetland and Western Isles.

The UK’s STEM postgraduate pipeline could be leaving thousands of high-achieving students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds behind.

Scottish Government nearly doubles funding for Bridges Programmes’ Refugee Doctors Programme, helping refugee doctors gain GMC registration and join NHS Scotland.

GlasGLOW returns to Glasgow Botanic Gardens from October 16 to November 1 with its new Zombie Zoo theme, immersive displays and street food.

Stirling Distillery’s Santa Dash returns on December 6, with £10 entry fees going to Strathcarron Hospice and festive rewards for runners.

A unique proof of a Scottish banknote designed by competition winner Kayla Robson sold for £11,000, while a rare COP26 note fetched £5,500.