Scotland Herald
Fri, 22 May 2026 08:58:00 +0100Staff at Scottish university vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
The union said that a £4 million cuts drive by university bosses has raised fears of compulsory redundancies.
Fri, 22 May 2026 08:26:55 +0100US urged to ‘make haggis legal again’ ahead of World Cup
The Scottish dish is banned in the US
Fri, 22 May 2026 08:19:26 +0100Wandering animals disrupt traffic on busy motorway near Glasgow
Traffic on a busy motorway near Glasgow has been disrupted after animals made their way close to the roadway.
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:21:45 +0100Investigation into Andrew to include claims of sexual misconduct
Thames Valley Police are investigating the former Duke of York over alleged misconduct in public office
Fri, 22 May 2026 06:49:21 +0100Teen arrested after bomb squad lock down street in Scottish town
Emergency services were called to the area just before 7pm
Fri, 22 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100From the Middle East to Edinburgh as new pro takes the helm at Duddingston
Duddingston Golf Club's David MacMullen reflects on balancing members, visitors and growth
Fri, 22 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100Ancient university withheld secret files from senior academics over 'anxiety' fears
Last December, members of the institution’s supreme academic body, Senate, asked managers to provide agendas, papers and minutes from the UIPB and related workstreams.
Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Colleges concerned about the costs of Fair Work applied unfairly
Scotland's colleges must meet employment standards that private companies do not, and they worry about losing opportunities as a result.
Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Council 'pauses' controversial plans to cut all funding for ASN support service
Officials intend to remove all funding for a programme of support that families say is vital and cannot be replicated by other services.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:01:00 +0100Glasgow now outperforming 'rival' Manchester in key economic areas, data suggests
Glasgow is now outperforming UK powerhouse Manchester in several key economic metrics, according to new figures released by Glasgow City Council.
Fri, 22 May 2026 04:36:00 +0100Scottish aircraft parts manufacturer acquired by English rival
A Scottish aircraft parts manufacturer has been acquired by an English rival.
Fri, 22 May 2026 04:32:00 +0100Glasgow banking chief signals 'passionate' bid for growth in Scots market
Glasgow-born Dame Debbie Crosbie 'passionate' about growing Nationwide in Scotland
Fri, 22 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100Turner Prize winner to create new riverside work for Commonwealth Games festival
10 weeks of special events are being staged across the city as part of the £2.9m celebration.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Senior minister cannot be 'Cabinet Secretary for 20,000 job cuts', warns union boss
The leader of Scotland's largest trade union Unison has warned the new Scottish Government that the newly-appointed senior minister Ivan McKee cannot become the "Cabinet Secretary for 20,000" job cuts.
Fri, 22 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100Today's cartoon by Steven Camley is on the Scottish masterclass for the World Cup
Today's cartoon is on the story that a Scotland World Cup masterclass has been at Glasgow Clyde College. See the story here
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Extremely disappointing': Anger as women's health minister scrapped in Scotland
The Scottish Government faces criticism after dropping the women’s health minister role amid a maternity review and pressures on women's healthcare.
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:14:52 +0100Highland hostel celebrates 95th year with unique 'stag do'
The off-the-grid hostel has had some unusual guests over the years
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:00 +0100Queen Elizabeth’s private Holyroodhouse rooms to open to the public for first time
The private apartments of Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh will open to the public for the first time in 2026.
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:23:38 +0100Summer Sessions given go-ahead despite concerns over rising number of gigs and impact
Glasgow’s Summer Sessions in Bellahouston Park will go ahead despite community concerns over the rising number of gigs and their impact.
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:20:00 +0100Man who was taken to hospital after break-in at Glasgow flat arrested in connection
A man has been arrested after being taken to the hospital in connection with a break-in at a flat in Glasgow.
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:01:00 +0100Shares plunge in owner of Glasgow's famous Horseshoe Bar
Mitchells & Butlers hails 'robust' performance against 'backdrop of macro uncertainty'
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:48:50 +0100Has John Swinney downgraded energy and oil and gas from his government priorities?
The First Minister has been signalling a shift in his position towards the energy sector and the future of oil and gas for months. But his Cabinet appointments may have revealed how he really feels.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:46:00 +0100World renowned musician to perform concert in Edinburgh church this summer
Acclaimed organist Jeremy Filsell will perform a special recital at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh celebrating composer Kenneth Leighton.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:42:49 +0100Man dies in hospital five days after crash in Callander
Road policing officers are continuing their enquiries and appealing for information following a fatal crash in Callander.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:35:37 +0100All remaining stores to close in high street giant collapse with 360 jobs lost
All stores operated by a UK high street fashion chain are to close with all jobs lost.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:11:21 +0100Channel 4 quizzed by MPs following allegations about Married at First Sight
A group of MPs have written to Channel 4’s chief executive raising serious concerns about allegations linked to the programme Married at First Sight and calling for urgent reforms to safeguarding practices across reality television
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:07:50 +0100Warning after recent incidents of walkers falling ill on West Highland Way
A sick walker had to be rescued after drinking water on the West Highland Way thought to have been contaminated.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100Edinburgh foster carers to see 60% pay rise increase under new council fee structure
Edinburgh foster carers have received a pay rise after City of Edinburgh Council overhauled its fostering fee structure, increasing weekly payments by up to 60%.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:55:58 +0100New Presiding Officer announces major shake up to First Minister's Questions
Holyrood's new Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson has announced a historic shake-up of First Minister's Questions, introducing an unscripted Tuesday session for backbenchers and a rotating opposition format that John Swinney branded "bring it on".
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:46:49 +0100SNP to bring Scottish independence vote before Holyrood on Tuesday
First Minister John Swinney will bring a motion on Scottish independence to a Holyrood vote on Tuesday, he has said
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:43:00 +0100Property firm run by brothers breaks ground on first homes at key regeneration site
S1 Developments, run by brothers Dan and Shane Teague, is set to build hundreds of homes in ‘New Village’ as part of the regeneration of Edinburgh Park.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:37:41 +0100Pedestrian access widened outside Glasgow Central following Union Street fire
More pedestrian areas around Glasgow’s Central Station have reopened to the public following the devastating fire on Union Street in March.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:35:00 +0100Court finds Edinburgh B&B owner guilty of genocide despite dying 25 years ago
A former Edinburgh B&B owner was found guilty of committing genocide, in a trial which took place 25 years after his death
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:25:00 +0100New study reveals Edinburgh as Scotland's healthiest city to live in
Edinburgh has been named Scotland’s healthiest city, with residents spending around 80% of their lives in good health according to the latest Edinburgh by Numbers report.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:02:00 +0100Four arrested after stolen car chase ends in Edinburgh city centre crash
Four men have been arrested after a stolen vehicle police pursuit ended in a crash in Edinburgh city centre, causing road closures and bus diversions earlier today.
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:37:04 +0100'The warm up to the kick off': Scottish college launches World Cup course
A Tartan Army stalwart and Scottish football expert are joining forces to deliver a lesson 28 years in the making - teaching a Scotland World Cup masterclass at Glasgow Clyde College.
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:27:51 +0100Scots detainees on Global Sumud Flotilla among those released by Israel
Israel has begun deporting activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, after video of the far-right security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, taunting detainees sparked outrage
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:06:17 +0100Swinney accused of 'dividing' Scotland over refusal to apologise for Sinn Féin remark
Veterans have accused John Swinney of dividing the country over his defence of working with Sinn Féin.
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:58:00 +0100Edinburgh groups awarded up to £5000 funding for community sustainability research
Edinburgh organisations have received funding through the Healthy People programme to support community-led sustainability and environmental research.
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:53:20 +0100Scottish fashion retailer to celebrate 45 years of trading
One of Scotland’s most influential names in luxury fashion is marking a major milestone this month.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:59:34 +0100What will Màiri McAllan's cabinet job mean for Scotland's arts industry?
Scotland's new culture secretary will also be responsible for education and the Gaelic language.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:39:31 +0100Popular ITV series that aired over four decades being brought back after 13 years
Agatha Christie's Poirot, which aired on ITV from 1989 to 2013, is reportedly being revived in a new series on the BBC.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:58:00 +0100Associate artistic director at Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh steps down
Zinnie Harris is stepping down from her role as associate artistic director at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh after joining in 2020.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:39:20 +0100Company fined after man severs three fingers in machinery accident
A Glasgow company has been fined more than £100k after a worker had parts of three fingers chopped off in an accident
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:40:00 +0100Scots community launches last-ditch bid to 'save green space' from developer
A community has launched a last-ditch effort to overturn plans to build flats on a former bowling club site, which they believe should be turned into a community green space.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:23:17 +0100New Scottish high street jewellery boutique and studio launched
A new jewellery boutique and studio has been opened in a Scottish town.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:04:26 +0100Three Scottish teenagers shortlisted for major gaming awards
Scotland has a long tradition of great game design - meet the next generation
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:44:39 +0100Council say 'no approach' over potential Oasis return to Loch Lomond
There has been no approach from Oasis regarding a potential return to Balloch Castle Country Park, according to the local council.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:41:00 +0100Two Edinburgh bookshops awarded major funding to help keep young people reading
Two Edinburgh bookshops have received Penguin Children’s Bookshop Grant funding to support projects encouraging children and young people to read more.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:14 +0100Trains between busy Glasgow stations halted because of vehicle on rail line
Emergency services are at the scene