The new initiative aims to emulate the success of recent Irish-language films.

Police said enquiries are continuing

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The road connects the town of Fort William to the port of Mallaig

SCOTLAND is falling behind in the delivery of lifeline island tunnels — despite years of studies and successful examples overseas, a leading international engineering expert has warned.

When keen club golfer Steven Lannon could not find the kind of indoor facility he wanted to use himself, he decided to build one

The results of the by-election were declared just after 6am

Freedom of information figures show 78 Scottish Government phones and laptops went missing over 18 months, yet none were reported to the UK data protection watchdog.

A major Scottish freight company has hailed a rise in turnover and profit.

New analysis shows targeted VAT cuts 'do not deliver expected results'

New analysis by the Fraser of Allander Institute suggests Scotland could build 75,000 affordable homes by 2032, falling 35,000 short of its target.

More than 150 rural 4G mast upgrades are now live across the UK, including a site in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

A hidden population of one of Britain’s rarest moths has been found at a site where it has not been seen for 70 years – by a conservationist who has spent his life searching for them.

Scotland’s retained duty firefighter system is “creaking and straining”, the Liberal Democrats have claimed in light of new statistics.

Scottish Labour campaigners lost access to key election tools days after Anas Sarwar called for Keir Starmer to resign, The Herald understands.

Barra's community will gather to see a new bronze statue of Saint Barr unveiled and blessed on Friday September 25, the annual Feast Day of the sixth century saint.

Major fashion retailer Karen Millen has returned to the UK high street after closing all its shops in 2019.

Huge fires have caused “apocalyptic scenes” in the West Midlands – forcing some people to flee after blazes started tearing through homes on the UK’s hottest day of the year.

Councillors have agreed to keep a much-loved Victorian park attraction open to the public and to take further action to protect its future.

A Scottish festival has been cancelled two weeks before the acts were due to take to the stage in a shock announcement.

A Scottish charity is under fire after making "historic" claims against an estate over signage which they said restricted walking access to four popular hikes.

The writer and director started work on the Orkney-inspired comedy-drama The Incomer 12 years ago.

Edinburgh City Council says Princes Street could fully reopen by the end of August, subject to favourable weather, as work continues to secure the fire-damaged building.

Police are appealing for information following a wilful fire in Paisley.

First Minister and Perthshire North MSP John Swinney was very concerned to learn the owners of Perth's Salutation Hotel had gone into administration amidst significant challenges in the hospitality sector.

Members of the University and College Union (UCU) at Heriot-Watt University voted in favour of a 12-month mandate authorising future action.

A 35-year-old father charged with murder following the death of his nine-year-old daughter in Arbroath has appeared in court for a second time.

A train has derailed in south-east England, with emergency services on the scene

Cheer for Distil in crucial American market following challenging period for spirits sales

The executive members' remuneration for 2026 has been revealed in publicly owned Scottish Water's annual report, with their bonuses branded "eye-watering."

BYTE is set to open on Belmont Street in Aberdeen in October, offering brunch, pizza, coffee, events and boozy brunches across two floors.

Frasers Group steps in to acquire troubled Harvey Nichols chain out of administration

This comedic chasm is one of the reasons that The Stand Comedy Club launched the Vladimir McTavish Award this year, honouring the legacy of Paul Sneddon.

Scottish Labour leadership candidates tear each other - and the party - apart. But by Anas Sarwar's Fringe appearance, you wouldn't know.

Thenue Housing Association has installed a new cloud-based Zoom Phone system to improve communications with thousands of tenants across Glasgow.

Lighting and electrical retailer Megaman (UK) Ltd has entered administration after 26 years in business.

The Red House Hotel in Coupar Angus has gone on the market for offers over £1.95m after two generations of family ownership.

Assaults carried out by pupils against staff at Glasgow primary schools have risen over the last five years according to the latest figures.

Nature finds a way ...

Plans to transform Robert Burns’ Ellisland home into a year-round visitor attraction could generate £1.5m annually and support 65 jobs.

A Scottish football club has folded after 133 years, as its management were "left with nowhere else to turn."

Since Voi took over Glasgow's cycle hire scheme last November, more than 1.1 million hires have been recorded.

Five dogs which were abused in Falkirk have been relocated to a zoo south of the border

Scotland's Europe minister Stephen Gethins has suggested the UK Government may have made the wrong call in blocking Ming Yang's proposed Ardersier facility, which supporters said would have created 1,500 jobs in the Highlands.

A life on the ocean waves ... and in CalMac's engine rooms

A former Coca-Cola bottling plant in East Kilbride has been transformed into Nurtured by Nature, a new purpose-built nursery opened by two experienced childcare professionals.

Here's my Gen Z pick of the Edinburgh Fringe

A replica Harry Potter Platform 9¾ trolley will visit Vue Cinema Edinburgh on August 30 and 31 as part of the franchise’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

City council chiefs have been sent back to the drawing board over how much the city’s flagship arts events should get from the new visitor levy.

Staff at the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland's national forests and public land are urging visitors to enjoy the outdoors responsibly after an increase in evidence of campfires, littering and irresponsible behaviour at si...