A large group of masked demonstrators has gathered at the Port of Dover, as Kent Police confirm they are “engaging” with protesters in the area

The University of Dundee has removed counselling support for staff as part of a major cost-cutting drive

Great Bernera's community trust says it was wrongly dragged into Scotland's most talked-about dog dispute, leaving it facing thousands of pounds in legal costs

In the count room, initial results in Southside/Newington show a tight race between Labour and the Greens.

Dundee University will suspend most language and philosophy programmes, fueling an ongoing debate about academic oversight.

The Herald reveals the 70 public sector leaders paid more than John Swinney, with salaries topping £315,000 and costing taxpayers more than £13m annually.

The SNP has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham demanding funding and a detailed strategy for Grangemouth after he said the former refinery could become the "home of sustainable aviation fuel".

SNP councillors on East Renfrewshire's planning committee helped reject a plan to approve 25 social rent flats in Barrhead, killing the development just 24 hours after John Swinney pledged to deliver 111,000 affordable homes by 2032.

The senior business figure declared he is 'not convinced' by the argument that there has been a 'wholesale brain drain' because of higher tax in Scotland

People in Scotland are approaching their "third quarter" of life with optimism, but not everyone has clear financial plans

Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae is gearing up to host its first ever Pride march.

A First Bus driver accidentally drove onto Glasgow's pedestrianised Buchanan Street after taking a wrong turn.

A vet in Dumfries and Galloway has reported an outbreak of equine grass sickness, saying it has already led to “multiple losses” of animals in the area.

A unique ferry at the centre of a dispute between the community and a neighbouring landowner has broken down this week, escalating the financial concerns of those who run the service.

The body of a man has been found inside a Highland home which was damaged by a fire earlier this week.

Potential approval of the Jackdaw gas field is being seen in Aberdeen as a major signal on jobs, investment and the future of the North Sea

Scotland’s next generation of fashion designers have been showcased on the runway at V&A Dundee.

Glasgow’s “neglected” private lanes should be revamped to help women and girls feel safer when moving around the city, a councillor has said.

University union leadership has backed calls to reform the sector’s funding model, while saying that sustainability should not be allowed to “exploit” staff.

Games Day 2026 will bring together original DMA Design pioneers, international games executives, and leading Scottish developers in Dundee

There are now more areas to explore at MacLellan's Castle in Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway.

Two men have been arrested and charged after police recovered drugs worth roughly £1.4 million across Edinburgh and West Lothian.

The Scottish National Investment Bank-backed company plans to double its workforce in Inverness

Midwives across Scotland are being "left to their own devices" when caring for surrogate mothers and babies, an MP has told the Commons.

Ahsan Shahid was part of a gang who duped almost 60 unwitting pensioners by posing as police or bank investigators to con victims

One of Edinburgh’s leading business organisations has called on the city's summer festivals to move their dates earlier to stop ticket sales “falling off a cliff" in their final week

Work on a £15m overhaul of Burns Statue Square in Ayr could begin early next year, according to a new update from the Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA).

Business owners say that people passing the Buchanan Street shopping centre don’t realise there are a range of  shops inside

Glasgow MP John Grady has warned that lessons from the catastrophic failures of the Family C case must inform new baby safeguarding legislation at Westminster

Network Rail said the work was needed to keep the line running safely and reliably

In Portobello/Craigmillar ward, the party increased its first-preference vote share by almost 12 per cent, taking the seat from the SNP in a heavily-contested race.

Scotland's first university campus-based JD Wetherspoon pub has opened its doors. The Red Gown is the result of a new partnership between the University of St Andrews Students’ Association and the popular UK pub chain.

The Scottish haulage company has collapsed into liquidation with all jobs lost as director says: 'It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our business.'

A man will stand trial accused of murdering a janitor more than 27 years ago

Maps could be redrawn in classrooms across the world as the United Nations votes on a resolution to bring in a new model which more accurately displays the size of Africa

The famous birds numbers have dropped - and scientists are concerned

A French singer-songwriter at the centre of a sexual assault scandal had his passport returned to be allowed to visit Scotland

Officers say searches and enquiries are ongoing

Rival parties had reported Reform to the police over the claims

ScotRail said emergency services were dealing with an incident

The death is not being treated as suspicious

Scotland's largest business organisation has backed Heathrow’s third runway, warning the UK’s only hub airport is critical to Scotland’s international trade and economic competitiveness – as London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan formally opposed the ex...

The specialist insurer is pushing to expand in Scotland as it explores new opportunities across the golf industry

Police Scotland faces threats of legal action over plans that could allow transgender-identifying male detainees to request female officers for strip searches under a consent-based policy

John Swinney's plan to merge NHS Scotland's 14 health boards into two was billed as fresh reform but unions say the restructuring was secretly in development for months, with senior executives already placed in key roles and staff entirely excluded.

An “inspirational” white-tailed eagle has been spotted on Mull three years after falling from its nest as a chick and breaking a wing.

Labour emerged victorious in Southside/Newington ward, as 2,153 first preference votes for candidate Ruth Elliott propelled the party to victory.

Martin Fry should know about Scottish audiences.

They may have very different styles and interests, but painters Simon Laurie and Drysdale Scott do have one thing in common.

Enquest chief declares company is committed to North Sea and hopes for new tax regime