Scotland Herald

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:35:51 +0100
Rupert Lowe's Joe Rogan podcast comments on Dunblane spark fury
Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe has sparked outrage after dismissing the 1996 Dunblane primary school massacre as "one murder" during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:27:58 +0100
New train station serving Glasgow set to open weeks ahead of schedule
A new train station on the outskirts of Glasgow is set to open weeks ahead of schedule, with final preparations now underway before it welcomes its first passengers.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:02:36 +0100
Norwegian launches new direct route between Glasgow and Tromsø
Norwegian is expanding its winter programme in Northern Norway with the launch of a new direct service between Glasgow Airport and Tromsø, one of the Arctic's most popular winter destinations.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:29:19 +0100
Teen seriously injured in stabbing near shopping centre
A 17 year old boy was seriously injured in a stabbing on Kinfauns Drive near Drumchapel Shopping Centre on Tuesday evening.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0100
Firefighters work through night tackling Glasgow building blaze
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was called to a fire at a single-storey derelict building on St Andrews Road at 7.46pm on Wednesday

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:40:00 +0100
Pioneering Scottish seaweed product company placed into administration
A pioneering Scottish seaweed product maker has been placed into administration.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:05:21 +0100
Work on new £10 million community care hub in Greenock completed
Work on a new £10 million community care hub in central Greenock has been completed.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:52:11 +0100
New e-bike scheme to be launched in Stirling
A new e-bike share scheme will be rolled out in Stirling that will see around 130 electric bikes available for use.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:50:06 +0100
Major fire engulfs building on Edinburgh's Princes Street
Large parts of Princes Street have been cordoned off as firefighters tackle the blaze in the B-listed former Debenhams building. Tram and bus services have been disrupted.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:32:13 +0100
Kayakers rescued after getting into trouble off Scottish coast
A group of kayakers have been rescued after getting into trouble off the coast of Dumfries and Galloway.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:13:51 +0100
Man, 69, survives microlight aircraft crash in Scottish Borders
A 69-year-old man has survived a microlight aircraft crash in the Scottish Borders.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
New Edinburgh concert arena stalls over soaring construction challenges
Work is yet to start on the 8500-capacity venue, more than two years after planning permission was secured, due to problems finding a main contractor and supply chain issues

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Map shows where 50 rural 4G mast upgrades have gone live in Scotland
See where 50 UK Government-funded 4G mast upgrades are live across rural Scotland, from Arran and Islay to Skye, the Borders and Ardnamurchan.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘The cavalry is coming’ for Scotland’s rural mobile not-spots, says Murray
Ian Murray said some Scottish communities may remain mobile not-spots unless they accept new mast infrastructure, despite fresh 4G upgrades across rural areas.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0100
Scottish company creates 150 jobs as it expands into major sector
Scottish windows and doors firm CR Smith has created 150 jobs

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0100
Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony line-up revealed with KT Tunstall and Nina Nesbitt
KT Tunstall, Callum Beattie, Nina Nesbitt and Nathan Evans are among the Scottish stars performing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Electricity network operator announces £300m upgrade for Scotland
SSEN Distribution will invest £300 million over five years to strengthen Scotland's electricity network and improve resilience.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Unwelcoming attitude to overseas students costing economy £3bn says new report
For the 2024-25 academic year there were 36,300 international first-year students living in Scotland

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Scottish music stars headline opening ceremony of 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Scottish music stars are set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Today's cartoon is on the US renewing strikes on Iran
Today's cartoon is on the US renewing strikes on Iran.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0100
Parents file complaint as ‘horrible’ school walk still deemed ‘safe’
Parents who feel they have “not been listened to” have filed a complaint after a council decision to reject their petition to reinstate a school bus.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0100
Two men convicted of 'brutal' murder of John Taylor in Kilwinning
Two men have been convicted of the murder of John Taylor in Kilwinning in 2024.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0100
New data reveals little progress in expansion of secondary Gaelic Medium Education
New figures on the number of schools, subjects, and pupils involved in Gaelic-language education at secondary schools.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0100
Artwork celebrating 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to be auctioned for charity
A work of art celebrating the upcoming Commonwealth Games has been unveiled ahead of its auction in support of several charities.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Crude price surges amid £270m takeover bid for Scottish oil firm
Takeover bid for renowned Scottish oil firm highlights competition for reserves fuelled by war on Iran

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:45:28 +0100
Boots opens new On The Go travel store at Aberdeen Airport with beauty essentials
Boots has opened a new On The Go store at Aberdeen Airport, offering travellers beauty, health and travel essentials before they fly.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:41:00 +0100
Tartan Army offered free tickets for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Tartan Army fans are being offered free tickets for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:40:44 +0100
Andy Burnham is about to become PM. Here's what Wilson and Attlee can teach him.
As Andy Burnham prepares to enter Downing Street, Douglas Beattie examines what history's Labour giants can teach the next prime minister.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:36:15 +0100
Edinburgh dental practice sold as family owners expand with second clinic acquisition
An Edinburgh dental practice has changed hands after being acquired by the owners of another family-run clinic as they continue to expand.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:11:37 +0100
Former Tory MSP who condemned party leadership now helping Reform UK in Holyrood
A former Tory MSP who accused his party of trying to “out-Reform-Reform” is working to make Nigel Farage’s party “effective” in Holyrood.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0100
Little House on the Prairie: TV show that made Glasgow gangsters weep returns
Urban legend had it as a favourite of inmates at Glasgow's Barlinnie jail, while millions more enjoyed Little House on the Prairie around the world. Now Netflix has rebooted the drama for a new age and a different America. Should fans expect a 'woke'...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:49 +0100
Jackdaw wouldn't lower energy bills say campaigners as new impact assessment released
Campaigners say the proposed Jackdaw gas field would have "no impact" on energy bills, as a new environmental impact assessment is released

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:37:40 +0100
Muriel Spark memorial planned for Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens this autumn
A new public artwork celebrating Scottish writer Muriel Spark will be installed in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens after Jacqueline Donachie won an international design competition.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:57:32 +0100
Figures suggest St Andrews is no longer Scotland's leading golf property market
Golf continues to underpin some of Scotland's most desirable property markets, but what is changing is where buyers choose to base themselves

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:19:07 +0100
Scottish house price growth set to slow as inflation and interest rates bite
House price growth in Scotland is expected to slow this year as rising inflation, higher interest rates and global uncertainty weigh on the property market.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:06:00 +0100
New artwork brings ‘lost’ Mackintosh design back to Glasgow Central as it reopens
A new ceramic mural celebrating a "lost" Mackintosh artwork has been unveiled at Glasgow Central Station.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:58:00 +0100
Scots university closes chaplaincy as staff face redundancy
Dundee University has placed all Chaplaincy staff at risk of redundancy as part of a £20m savings plan. It is feared the centre could close amid Scotland’s wider higher education funding crisis.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:52:03 +0100
New Loch Fyne mooring and pontoon to boost tourism on Scotland’s west coast
A new community-led mooring and pontoon at Loch Fyne will open this month, marking the first phase of a regeneration project to boost tourism and the local economy.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0100
Father faced gruelling legal battle over daughter's estate due to legal loophole
A foster father faced a gruelling legal battle to avoid his late daughter's estate going to her abusive birth parents under Scots inheritance law

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:37:41 +0100
Almost half of Scots want immigration reduced, according to new research
New research reveals that nearly half of adults want immigration reduced, whilst public acceptance of social prejudice has surged to its highest level since 2002.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0100
Major plan to transform busy Glasgow area in poor condition into green boulevard
A busy Glasgow road in an area that’s in poor condition is to be transformed into a green boulevard as part of a redesign of streets in North Laurieston.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:27:09 +0100
Edinburgh Airport joins UK nature recovery programme to restore forests and habitats
Edinburgh Airport has become the first publicly named Pioneer partner supporting a UK-wide nature recovery programme focused on restoring forests, peatlands and wildlife habitats.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:58:36 +0100
National Library of Scotland celebrates 90 years of Oor Wullie and The Broons
The National Library of Scotland is celebrating 90 years of Oor Wullie and The Broons with free family events in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:35:57 +0100
Vast former Bulmer cider family estate in Scotland for sale at £4.5 million
A vast former estate of the Bulmer cider family in Scotland has been put up for sale.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:46:59 +0100
New exhibition explores Orkney’s links to transatlantic slavery
A new art exhibition exploring Orkney's historical connections to the transatlantic slave trade has gone on display in Orkney Museum’s recently transformed exhibition room.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:09:21 +0100
Aberdeen expands Voi e-bike scheme after 55,000 rides in first two months
Aberdeen is expanding its Voi e-bike scheme to six more areas after more than 55,000 journeys were recorded during its first two months.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:09:23 +0100
Two men charged after £300k cannabis farm found in Girvan
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a drugs recovery in Girvan.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:07:02 +0100
MP demands full independent public inquiry into Beastie's House abuse ring
Glasgow East MP John Grady has demanded a statutory public inquiry into the horrific Beastie House child abuse scandal, following a damning review that exposed how agencies repeatedly failed four children while describing their abusers as "warm and l...

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:51:07 +0100
Driver charged following two-car crash that shut busy Glasgow street
A major road has been closed in Glasgow following a taxi crash

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0100
Glasgow man sentenced after admitting battering his dog
A Glasgow man has been fined and banned from owning animals after battering his dog.

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