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Motorists have been urged to leave extra time for their journeys

Aberdeen councillor Jennifer Stewart says her freedom of speech was restricted after a Standards Commission for Scotland hearing led to a four-month suspension.

VisitScotland has cut its workforce by a third as total income falls £7.7m. The tourism agency warns further funding cuts could threaten future plans.

Tony Pearson’s three-year-old daughter Grayce lives with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition which causes muscle wasting.

Scottish Green MSP Iris Duane reveals how masked men targeted her with Nazi salutes in Glasgow and accuses Reform UK of emboldening racist rhetoric.

Ministers granted English whisky geographical indication status without assessing the impact on Scotch, as the Scotch Whisky Association appeals a definition that would allow multi-site producers to label their product single malt.

The SNP has urged Labour to clear up what it describes as one of the UK Government's 'worst mistakes'

A Scottish retailer operating for more than three decades has closed its doors.

Nationwide's latest job cuts are not blamed on AI, but they come as technology transforms entry-level work and reshapes the traditional career ladder

Perle Hotels appoints Michelin-starred Loch Bay chef Michael Smith as culinary director and brand ambassador as the acclaimed Skye restaurant prepares to close

The Scottish Government has been urged to set its new private jet tax 'sky high', as new analysis reveals hundreds flew in and out of the country while a wildfire burned in the Cairngorms

Glasgow’s University Cafe owner Gino Verrecchia is honoured in a Gareth Reid portrait for Coca-Cola’s Local Royalty exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery.

Storm Boelo flooding leaves Renfrew, Saltcoats and Largs counting the cost as traders demand answers over flood defences, sandbags and A78 damage after floods.

Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn visits flood-hit Largs businesses after Storm Boelo, promising lessons on sandbags and stronger flood defences for Largs.

SNP MP Lara Bird says she was detained for eight hours and denied entry to the West Bank while joining a European Progressive International delegation on October 26.

Met Office issues yellow wind warning for Scotland from October 27 as strong winds and heavy rain threaten ScotRail, CalMac and travel disruption.

The government plans to issue free school bags to all new P1 pupils, but the cost of the scheme and is prompting some serious questions for the SNP.

Unison urges Glasgow City Council staff to reject proposed pay and grading deal, citing lower-grade losses and unevaluated jobs as ballot runs to November 23.

Tributes paid to 60-year-old Richard Baines, Logan Botanic Garden curator, who died after a falling tree hit him near Castle Douglas during Storm Boelo on October 25.

Internal emails released under freedom of information law show NHS Fife's senior solicitor raised doubts about the board's tribunal statement and believed he had not seen the final version — while chief executive Carol Potter shaped individual sent...

New reporter Declan King will determine an appeal over Ally McCoist's plans for 33 homes in Bridge of Weir after a potential bias concern forced the original reporter’s replacement.

Welcome to School Bags for children starting school next year will be available in five different colours

Queen Victoria School in Dunblane faces losing registration after Care Inspectorate concerns over pupil care, safeguarding, allergies and boarding safety.

John Healey's first Budget brings a pension rise, possible energy bill relief and a defence cash injection — but Scotland's share of any new spending hinges on whether Barnett formula rules still apply in an era of mayoral deals.

David Smith convicted of raping three children and other serious sexual offences in West Lothian between 2013 and 2020 after High Court case on October 26.

Woman dies and three people are taken to hospital after a crash on Kennishead Road, Thornliebank, near Glasgow, on October 25. Police appeal.

Bremner was banned from contacting her for five years after repeated harassment and violence

Glasgow’s historic Mackintosh Tearooms have closed after Storm Boelo disrupted the water supply. The Charles Rennie Mackintosh landmark hopes to reopen soon.

32 people and organisations from across the city have been named as finalists in the awards, which will take place on November 13 at Central Hall.

A Scottish sawmill and pallet manufacturer has reported a £30 million drop in sales.

The widow of the late Scotland and Rangers manager Walter Smith has presented a hospital with one of its biggest-ever donations.

EASL workers at the airport are involved in a number of roles, including customer services, baggage handling, and drivers.

The council has been urged to take urgent action to repair or replace St Mark’s Footbridge, which closed in June 2026 after cracks were identified.

State-owned CalMac has pledged to improve ferry reliability as its parent company reports continuing problems with ageing vessels, technical faults and repairs.

A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Live news as the clean-up from the 80mph storm which hit Scotland on Sunday

Soaring costs have been blamed after Edinburgh city centre's Christmas ice rink was axed after almost 30 years.

A life-changing event led to a career switch and a new path to success

Torsion Projects Limited, based in Leeds, specialised in the delivery of care home schemes across the UK.

The storm brought widespread disruption across Scotland

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has challenged firms building Royal Navy ships to hire British workers, after Babcock flew in 300 welders from the Philippines — as Scotland's defence sector faces a shortfall of nearly 9,000 apprenticeships.

Scotland’s NHS reforms risk putting more pressure on doctors and patient care, experts warn, as John Swinney plans to cut health boards from 14 to two.

The Scottish Police Authority warns that a flat cash settlement would leave officer numbers at their lowest since 2003, as Police Scotland asks for an extra £110m to tackle rising domestic abuse, foreign state threats and a surge in mental health de...

A Scottish bakery that has clients ranging from café customers to Michelin-starred restaurants has highlighted the value of the hospitality industry.

Attention turns to how the Scottish and UK governments will respond after The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign launch

The UK’s five worst-performing local authorities for 4G coverage are all in Scotland, according to Ofcom data.

The Hearing Clinic UK welcomed more than 7,000 patients in 2025 as it invests in its English clinics.

Women building businesses without outside investment will be offered free advice in Scotland on reaching £1 million turnover.

University of Glasgow Burns scholar Gerard Carruthers will challenge Scottish identity myths at a Glasgow conference marking MacDiarmid’s poem centenary.