A fundraiser has been launched to repatriate a Scotland fan who died in Boston after travelling for the World Cup

A motorcyclist has been killed after colliding with a lorry in South Ayrshire

People who 'promote intolerance and conspiracy' are making Muslims feel less safe and fuelling division, two MSPs have said

Campaigners have hit out at a 'disgusting and inexcusable affront to the island community' and called for direct government intervention.

Nicola Ferguson's late partner Tony McDonald suffered years of physical and emotional abuse in Scotland's care system.

Nearly half of construction machinery hire firms expect to cut entry-level jobs as tax rises and soaring costs threaten apprenticeships and housing targets.

A seventh-generation Scottish company fell into administration after more than 200 years owing £8 million.

Scottish Leather Group has launched encircol, led by former Superglass chief Ken Munro, to create industrial materials from leather by-products.

A Scottish council spent close to £75,000 fighting a court battle to avoid holding a public consultation over the sale of a piece of land - only to announce it would hold one anyway

Fund managers Neil Veitch and Craig Jeruzal have written an open letter to offer their advice from an investment perspective to putative Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Political parties have responded to a crackdown by Holyrood's new Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson on remote working by MSPs.

A meeting of the Planning and Regulation Panel of Stirling Council gave the go-ahead this week for the construction of a 10-classroom primary school to accommodate 292 pupils, as well as an Additional Support Needs (ASN) provision for 18 pupils.

A 10-year plan described as being a “blueprint for Glasgow’s future” has been backed by city councillors. Amongst its key aims, the development plan proposes opening up land for the construction of more than 30,000 homes.

A man has died following a one-vehicle crash which happened in East Lothian.

A woman in Kilmarnock has died after waiting nearly four hours for an ambulance, as the service faced “significant pressure” from hospital delays.

Restoration work on a rarely seen painting by East Lothian artist John Bellany will be carried out live in public in a bid to help raise funds for conserve it for the future.

The TV licence fee rises to £180 from April 2026, but new analysis suggests it could reach almost £245 a year by 2036 if inflation-linked increases continue.

SHETLAND Islands Council “cannot continue to pile up projects that we have no funding for” as a proposed £15 million upgrade of the road into Walls looks likely to remain on the backburner.

Nicholas Rossi, who fled from the United States to Scotland after he appeared to fake his own death to avoid rape charges, has died in a US hospital.

The Shore Business Collective have launched a petition calling on City of Edinburgh Council to review the permit scheme and set up a “fairer” system.

Joseph Greer was wearing an electronic tag when he brutally attacked Samantha Lee at his flat in Aberdeen in January this year

The chairman of a major Scottish investment trust today said 'shareholder patience is thin', declaring: 'Ours is too.'

The Herald understands that a Notice to Quit was served on the individuals residing at Dovecot Park on Thursday.

A developer has secured planning permission for a new 25-storey student tower in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow.

Three new Scottish hydro-power projects have moved closer to development after receiving provisional support from the UK’s energy regulator.

A Scottish estate spanning over 780 acres has been brought to the market.

The winners of the RICS Awards 2026 in Scotland have been revealed - and a revitalised mill in John O’Groats has been named the very best project.

New research from the University of St Andrews has shown that there is a marked drop in the status of Scotland’s harbour seal population, as well in summer grey seal abundance, according to surveys conducted by the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU).

Owners of a Paisley restaurant described as "jewel" of town centre say they are "devastated" to announce its closure

Katie Tollan pleaded guilty today to causing Robert Lanyon's death by careless driving

Two of the ferries are due to be delivered this year - with the third coming in 2027

Police have launched a probe after 17 pellets were found in the bird of prey's body

The Conservatives proposed an amendment to the motion, which stated that the council must “obey the law” and follow the guidance set out by the EHRC.

Comedian and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli is to stand trial accused of repeatedly raping a woman and sex offences against four others.

Skywatchers said they had 'never seen anything like it' as the skies lit up in the early hours

The pub has changed the way it operates after The Scottish Government brought in new rules on suppliers

Fire crews are battling a large-scale fire on the outskirts of Glasgow.

The fault has been caused by an electrical issue on overhead lines

Emergency services were alerted at 3am

The group is quietly building one of the most ambitious disability‑sport programmes in the country from its base in Fife

A notorious Holocaust denier who was extradited from Scotland after spending years on the run from authorities in France has once again been convicted for contesting crimes against humanity and making antisemitic insults.

Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken believes Andy Burnham's expected move to Downing Street could finally secure a £400 million-a-year devolution deal for the city.

A court petition for a winding up petition has been lodged against Scottish firms suspected of promoting a tax avoidance scheme to council and NHS workers.

SimpsInns co-founder Malcolm Simpson reflects on 30 years of hospitality, surviving crashes, Covid and building an award-winning Ayrshire business.

The BBC is heading back to the Isle of Ulva as Banjo Beale and partner Ro continue their ambitious mission to transform a crumbling mansion into a boutique hotel.

Work on the 1000-capacity venue is expected to take until 2029 to complete.

From Aberdeen to Argyll, Scotland’s independent coffee roasters are booming, forging direct links with farmers and reshaping coffee culture as prices rise and chains face pressure

The Scotties in the City art trail has got off to a flying start in its very first week - with people flocking from far and wide to view the trail’s colourfully painted, giant Scottie dog sculptures.

Increasing numbers of people in Scotland need to carefully consider how they might be affected by changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT), a lawyer has warned.

Holyrood's new Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson has introduced a crackdown on remote working with a raft of new measures brought in to ensure MSPs work in the building.