A Scotsman who went to Ukraine to train soldiers has been convicted of passing secrets to Russia

A major North Sea player has expressed frustration over momentum slowing on a 'huge opportunity' - blaming the UK Government.

A major safety warning has been issued to Scotland’s fishing fleet after a new case of sleep deprivation led to a serious accident at sea in which an exhausted skipper fell asleep at the helm and wrecked a prawn trawler in Loch Fyne.

Disability rights campaigners have made their voices heard for the second time in recent months over Glasgow’s Subway network, where only two of the 15 existing stations are wheelchair accessible

Sir Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival as his cabinet splinters, government aides resign and Labour MPs pile on pressure for him to quit or set a timetable for his departure.

A Scottish restaurant company has been placed into liquidation

A Scottish company delivering “high-end live experiences” for big names such as Netflix, Paramount and BAFTA has secured funding

Head of JPMorgan's private bank operation in Edinburgh underlines opportunity in Scotland

Gen Z’s obsession with vintage fashion is spilling onto the fairways as a Glasgow graduate bets that golf’s loudest eras are due for another run

The journey ahead will be turbulent amid airline fuel shortages, selective capacity cuts and increasingly tactical pricing

Academics and experts at the forefront of research in the city urge organisers to work together on 'responsible AI development'.

Newly approved concept designs have been unveiled to transform a 131-year-old former coal-fired ‘super-pit’ in Scotland into a renewable energy hub and immersive ‘arrested decay’ heritage experience.

SNP politicians have clashed over a newly elected Scottish Green MSP whose student visa is set to expire. The disagreement centres on whether Q Manivannan’s immigration status permits them to legally hold the £77,711 post and hire essential staff.

Highland Council wants to introduce short term let controls in two areas to 'better balance tourism and housing need'

Scottish National Investment Bank hopes deal will spark interest in build-to-rent market

Scottish Labour turns on Keir Starmer after Holyrood losses, John Swinney faces questions over Reform UK and a breakdown of the Holyrood results.

Three more Scottish Labour MPs have joined the opposition against Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership from within the party, issuing calls for the Prime Minister to quit.

Edinburgh’s Book Lovers Bookshop and the City of Edinburgh Council Library Service have both won major honours at the British Book Awards in London.

A British Airways flight declared an emergency on approach to Edinburgh Airport due to the co-pilot requiring medical attention.

Nationwide customers can now deposit up to £300 cash a day at thousands of PayPoint stores across the UK.

Melanie Ward, MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, said in a statement on X that the election result in Scotland was “extremely disappointing" and that she was resigning as parliamentary private secretary (PPS) to Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy

Wildlife officers are appealing for information after a protected bird of prey died when found within a trap close to Fairy Glen Nature Reserve, Fortrose, near Inverness.

A Government aide has resigned as he joined more than 50 Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir Starmer to stand down after a disastrous set of local election results.

The move aims to cut collisions, reduce injury severity and help create calmer, safer streets - especially for people who walk, wheel and cycle

A bid to extend the timeline for the demolition of the former Ironworks music venue in Inverness to make way for a new hotel has been recommended for approval.

Sanne Dijkstra-Downie, who represents Forth Ward on City of Edinburgh Council, was elected as MSP for Edinburgh Northern on Thursday.

Scotland's first transgender MSP has clarified their visa status after facing backlash over potential issues.

Schools and nurseries across Edinburgh have warned families to watch for symptoms of cryptosporidium after confirmed cases at Craigies Farm in South Queensferry.

Five fire appliances are at the scene of a fire within a block of flats in Glasgow.

Tom Faichney and Melanie Clark announces senior hire as it marks Quantify marks second anniversary

The 63 successful candidates will form an administration, representing the more than 500,000 people who call Edinburgh home.

The Herald has spoken to insiders, MPs and MSPs in Scottish Labour as the party dissects the election results and Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar's future.

John Swinney has taken a huge political gamble by pledging to lock Reform UK out of influence in Holyrood.

Apprehension over who will follow in Mr Robertson's footsteps may turn to anger if culture is denied a seat at the cabinet table.

Train travellers are facing major disruption on busy routes in Scotland today.

Plans to convert the historic Commerce House near Aberdeen harbour into a private GP practice have been given the go-ahead.

A new limited-edition whisky inspired by Edinburgh Castle has gone on sale, with only 232 bottles available and proceeds supporting heritage conservation work.

More than 50 fantasy, film and theatre-inspired costume designs created by Edinburgh College of Art students will be showcased at The Queen’s Hall this month.

The Stockbridge Clinic in Edinburgh has been named Aesthetic Clinic of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland at the Aesthetic Medicine Awards 2026 in London.

Sir Keir Starmer faces growing pressure over his leadership of the country, with more Scottish Labour MPs calling for his resignation.

SUSAN Aitken has announced she is stepping down as leader of Glasgow City Council.

Clinicians at West of Scotland mental health clinic The Dawn Practice share their thoughts on current mental health trends among young people, potential causes of mental health challenges, and, most importantly, what we can do about it

Robert Pownall of wildlife advocacy group Protect the Wild dressed up as a giant gannet to protest the Guga hunt. 

Former SNP council leader Jordan Linden, who was jailed after being convicted of a string of sex attacks on young men and teenagers, has launched a bid to overturn his conviction.

A pioneering University of Dundee academic has received international recognition after being elected to one of the world’s foremost scientific institutions.

A hotel on a historic Scottish island has been brought to the market

Headliners The Libertines, Tony Hadley, Level 42 and Five will lead the bill at Discovery Festival 2026, with Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Marc Almond among the latest acts added to the unmissable Dundee event.

A piece of a copper still has been recovered as part of a targeted archaeological excavation, providing strong evidence that a stone structure discovered in Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve (NNR) was used as a site for illicit whisky distillation.

Representing all six major parties, five of the cohort have previously served as MSPs, while eight will be new to the role.

The official start date of Lumo's new West Coast rail service has been confirmed as May 25, 2026.