Scotland Herald
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:43:29 +0000M80 shut in both directions after crash sparking 'significant disruption'
Police remain at the scene hours after the crash
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:32:00 +0000UAE ruling family-linked energy giant acquires Scottish solar panel company
An energy company ultimately owned by a member of the United Arab Emirates’ ruling family has acquired a Scottish solar panel company
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:55:00 +0000Scotland's fleet of inter-city trains to be replaced within two years
The first of the new trains is expected to enter service by late 2027, with the final vehicle in operation before the end of 2028
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000Glasgow Life accused of trying to 'force through' closure of unique school
An arms length body has been accused of attempting to force through the closure of Scotland's only specialist sports school, despite the opposition of pupils, parents and elected representatives
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000Anas Sarwar faces questions over Scottish Labour's NHS app 'plans for Palantir firm'
Anas Sarwar has been told to answer questions on whether his plans for an NHS app would open Scotland's health sector up to controversial Palatir firm.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Human rights watchdog seeks urgent talks with ministers over trans prison policy
Scotland’s human rights watchdog has urged ministers to “prioritise” talks on rewriting the prison service’s transgender policy, warning it fails to properly consider the rights of women.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:36:00 +0000Scottish family-owned restaurant relaunches after collapsing into liquidation
A Scottish family-run restaurant and catering company has restructured after collapsing into liquidation
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:35:00 +0000Scottish industry 'afterthought for Labour' claim amid hundreds of job losses
The SNP has claimed Scottish industry is an 'afterthought' for the Labour Party, flagging hundreds of job losses.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:32:00 +0000The rare quality of Glasgow that has come to the fore after city blaze
Glasgow business leaders and commentators optimistic about the future of city despite devastation caused by Union Street fire
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000Israeli-owned North Sea firm posts $2bn profit amid Iran war oil price surge
North Sea oil giant moves closer to approving plans for controversial Shetland field development amid surge in profits
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000Edinburgh start-up in £6m move to tackle nature loss and climate risk
Earth Blox uses data from the Google Earth engine to allow anyone to analyse images gathered by satellite
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:04:00 +0000Shona Robison demands UK Government help for Union Corner rebuild
Shona Robison has called on the UK Government to meet Glasgow City Council’s request for financial support to aid the recovery from the Union Corner fire.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000Price of childcare means work 'does not make financial sense' for half of mothers
Campaigners say families face a 'postcode lottery' in access to childcare, and that the system in Scotland is approaching a 'breaking point'.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000Farage and Offord to unveil Reform election candidates and manifesto
Nigel Farage and Malcolm Offord will today unveil Reform UK candidates and the party's manifesto for the Holyrood elections.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000'Gach latha': New campaign aims to 'normalise' Gaelic in Scotland
Gaelic speakers, novice or fluent, are being encourage to use the language every day to help normalise its use in Scotland.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000Glasgow urged to look to Italy to inspire future of fire-hit site
Sara Seravalli of Il Salotto her hometown of Venzone in northern Italy offers a template for Glasgow to follow
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:05:00 +0000Scotland-France direct ferry link closer after £3 million funding unveiled
A direct ferry route from Scotland to Dunkirk has moved a step closer after the UK Government announced £3 million to improve infrastructure at Rosyth port.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000UK human rights bodies warn weakening ECHR protections would put 'everybody' at risk
UK human rights bodies warn weakening ECHR protections could put everyone at risk, amid debate over immigration, deportations and the role of courts.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:09:00 +0000Meningitis B vaccine stocks pulled from pharmacies in Scotland amid Kent outbreak
This has resulted in the brand, which operates 250 stores in Scotland, prioritising vaccine stock for stores where demand is the highest in Kent.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0000RGU students complete Union Corner building drone scan after Glasgow team rebuffed
Glasgow City Council also confirmed that workers laser scanned the fire-damaged corner’s Gordon Street facade prior to demolition on Wednesday morning.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000New Glasgow facility to help slow the 'ageing clock'
A company providing testing to detect the risk of disease up to a decade before symptoms appear is opening a new operations centre in Glasgow
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0000Seventy percent of Edinburgh vape shops have not provided up-to-date details
According to the government, while such premises are “fully registered and compliant”, proprietors must update their details.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000High Court to hear Edinburgh Palestine Action cases
The High Court will hear the cases of two people arrested and charged under the Terror Act for holding up signs at a Palestine protest
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:29:02 +0000Demolition approved for 11-storey student tower in Glasgow
Developers planning to build student flats in Glasgow city centre have been granted fresh consent to knock down a former bank and bar.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:07:10 +0000Minister knocks back calls for extra funding to police rogue vape shops
Ministers insist councils have the resources to enforce the law around Scotland’s vape register despite falling staff numbers and mounting warnings.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:06:31 +0000Ending homelessness in Scotland by 2040 ‘within reach’, charity says
Ending homelessness in Scotland by 2040 is achievable with cross-party action, Crisis Scotland says, as it launches a new national campaign.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:03:23 +0000Warning issued for popular tourist hotspots Malta and Italy amid 'imminent' threat
A major travel warning has been issued as the popular holiday hotspot Malta faces 'ecological disaster'
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:58 +0000New 850m cycle path opens in Edinburgh linking Leith with routes across the city
A new 850m cycle path has opened in Edinburgh, linking Leith with key routes across the city as part of a £4.6m active travel project.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:34:00 +0000Record entries lead to standout shortlist for Britain’s oldest book awards
Record entries have produced a standout shortlist for the James Tait Black Prizes, Britain’s oldest book awards, judged by the University of Edinburgh.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:18:10 +0000Edinburgh councillors call for tighter vape shop rules after Glasgow fire
Edinburgh councillors are calling for tighter vape shop rules after a major Glasgow fire, urging new powers to regulate the sector.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0000Fears for community policing following closure of two more rural stations
Aboyne and Braemar stations in Royal Deeside have been disposed of following public consultations.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:07:13 +0000Fights, explosions and a whole lotta Glasgow in new Spider-Man trailer
Glasgow has evolved as a favourite location for Hollywood producers in recent years, with multiple big-budget blockbusters being shot in the city.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0000Edinburgh Zoo launches new jobs scheme for people with Down’s syndrome
Edinburgh Zoo launches inclusive jobs scheme with Down’s Syndrome Scotland, creating new employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0000World Cup bank holiday could cost Edinburgh £350,000 as councillors decide
Edinburgh could face a £350,000 cost from a proposed World Cup bank holiday, with councillors set to decide and concerns over schools and childcare.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0000Four new directors join board of Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre
Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh appoints four new non-executive directors as part of plans to drive growth and expand its events offering.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:45:35 +0000Private investor finances new £5 million Scottish forestry fleet
A Scottish forestry company has won multi-million-pound backing for a new fleet
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:32:00 +0000Center Parcs scoops £30 million funding boost from government in Scotland-first bid
The investment, to be delivered over five years, will pay for “the essential infrastructure needed to make the resort possible”.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:22:24 +0000Nigerian charity advertises new Scottish base in Garelochhead church
A new Nigerian-based church is advertising its Scottish base in a former village parish in Garelochhead.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:16:00 +0000Anas Sarwar apologises for 'stroke joke' that 'diminishes' survivor experience
Anas Sarwar had been told to apologise for a 'disgraceful' joke he made referencing a stroke.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:04:51 +0000Demolition work begins ahead of new Lidl store in Scottish city
Demolition was earmarked for the Spring and work has now begun at the site, just off Laburnum Road.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:30:01 +0000St Andrew's Uni probe racism claims at Reform UK event as protest row escalates
Reform UK has called on the University of St Andrews to take “decisive action” after an event organised by the party’s newly formed society was disrupted by student protesters.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:30:14 +0000Delivery driver who raped 14-year-old girl jailed for 12 years
He lured the girl into his vehicle with the offer of a safe lift home, police said.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:16:19 +0000Nigel Farage calls for UK to 'follow Norway' with North Sea drilling
Nigel Farage has urged the UK Government to ramp up North Sea oil and gas drilling, arguing it could boost jobs, cut prices and improve energy security — but ministers insist the future lies in a balanced transition.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:05:51 +0000Who is Banksy? Artist's identity 'revealed' after more than 26 years of speculation
The identity of British artist Banksy may finally have been revealed after years of speculation.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:47:32 +0000‘Coffee stop’ on Scotland/England border hits the buffers
An appeal against refusal of plans for a ‘coffee stop’ on the Scotland/England border at Carter Bar has hit the buffers.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:46:40 +0000New homes and neighbourhood centre planned near Glasgow
The site has long been primed for development
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000WhatsApp to launch new premium subscription with users to pay for certain features
A new optional premium subscription called WhatsApp Plus is under development for Android and iOS - here is what is known so far.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:08:24 +0000Scotland to host World Rally Championship race in 2027
The FIA World Rally Championship is to return to the United Kingdom in 2027 with the introduction of WRC Rally Scotland.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:37:15 +0000Scottish beauty spot to close until summer - and ban on motorhomes to follow
An influx of visitors has caused problems at the site
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:01:44 +0000Aviation firm debuts private terminal at Glasgow Airport
Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, has announced the debut of its newest terminal at Glasgow Airport.