Scotland Herald

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:16:56 +0100
Man killed after crashing dirt bike into parked car on industrial estate
A man has been killed while riding a dirt bike after hitting a car in an industrial estate

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:49:15 +0100
Man fighting for life after being hit by car in Edinburgh
A man is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Edinburgh

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Behind the scenes of the Royal Highland Show with the man who keeps memory alive
‘It’ is the Royal Highland Show, and this is the fourth year that Mr Tennant will be leading operations at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Fear for language department at university amid 'death by 1000 cuts' job losses
Proposals could result in around one-third of the LINCS department losing their jobs and the end of undergraduate teaching in German and Chinese.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Kaukab Stewart condemns single-sex schools guidance Supreme Court criticism
Kaukab Stewart also said the equalities watchdog had not issued guidance for governments on implementing the Supreme Court ruling.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tories call on Reform to probe Lothian candidate's use of 'cultural Marxism'
A political row has broken out after concerns over a Reform UK candidate use of a phrase with antisemitic roots. The Tories warn the response risks undermining trust and confidence among Scotland’s Jewish community.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:37:00 +0100
Scottish family-founded high street fashion giant faces final days
A Scottish family-founded fashion giant is facing its final days in operation as its owners race against time to secure a rescue package.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Swinney pledges no Clyde Tunnel tolls and promises funding for People’s Palace
John Swinney has unveiled a major pitch to Glasgow, promising no Clyde Tunnel tolls, backing for the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens, and support for metro and city-centre regeneration plans.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Judy Murray joins digital detox call to protect children from online harm
Judy Murray has backed calls for a digital detox in May to raise awareness around protecting Scotland’s children from online harm.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:52:19 +0100
V&A Dundee to temporarily close due to 'technical issue'
The V&A Dundee is to temporarily close due to a "technical issue". Bosses confirmed that the museum will remain closed on Saturday, April 11.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:09:35 +0100
Plans submitted for new building at Coulport nuclear base
Plans have been submitted for a new building at RNAD Coulport for warehousing, offices and training purposes.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:21:33 +0100
Major Scottish company at ‘end of the road’ loses crunch vote
A major Scottish company which declared it had reached the 'end of the road' with a US hedge fund’s 'obsession' has lost a crunch vote

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:49:56 +0100
Road closed following serious collision in Aberdeenshire
Police are appealing for information following a serious collision in Aberdeenshire.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:35:37 +0100
One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Canary Islands
A man has died and four people have been seriously injured after a bus carrying 27 British tourists crashed in the Canary Islands, according to the local government.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:35:00 +0100
Barrhead Travel bets on high street shops as cruise and long-haul demand grows
Barrhead Travel plans to expand its high street presence as demand grows for cruises and long-haul trips, with strong interest in Asia and Canada.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:04:29 +0100
SNP 'first refusal' pledge will see landlords 'leave market in droves' says Offord
Reform and Labour say the SNP plan risks cutting rental supply, raising rents and deepening Scotland’s housing emergency.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0100
‘We’re not leaving’: Paisley women defy order to quit tree protest camp
Campaigners camping to save trees in Paisley have been ordered to leave as a housing dispute grows over ancient woodland and development plans.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:39:58 +0100
Man charged in connection with human trafficking amid retail crime probe
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an ongoing operation to tackle retail crime.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:06:50 +0100
Steps to create a 'new visitor experience' at Glasgow City Chambers being explored
Steps to create a “new visitor experience” at Glasgow City Chambers while recognising the stories connected to the building are being explored, according to a local councillor.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:54:02 +0100
£1m consultancy contract announced for Borders Railway extension
Efforts to secure an extension of the Borders Railway to Hawick and on to Carlisle are to continue with the award of a £1m consultancy contract next month.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0100
New Leith exhibition to showcase work from more than 20 Edinburgh artists
A new exhibition at Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith will showcase work from more than 20 Edinburgh artists, with free entry from April 14.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0100
Summer market with beer, food and World Cup screenings returning to Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Neighbourgood Market returns to Stockbridge from 1 May–2 August with food, live entertainment, Cold Town Beer ceilidh nights and World Cup screenings.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:24:26 +0100
Wait for return of Shetland inter-island ferry prolonged further
One of Shetland Islands Council's inter-island ferries will remain out service for even longer after her spell in dry dock was further delayed.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Can these Tories stave off electoral Armageddon in Scotland's capital?
In 2016, the party elected four MSPs in the region, three on the list and one, leader Ruth Davidson, in Edinburgh Central. 

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Flagship city office building hits maximum capacity
The last remaining floor in what has been billed as Glasgow's "most innovative office development" has been leased for the next decade

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Learn why there is no place like homegrown in Gartcosh
homegrown in Gartcosh transforms the traditional garden centre visit into a stylish, all-day destination for shopping and seriously impressive seasonal dining

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:49:48 +0100
Drivers warned of two-week lane closure required on M8 on-slip
Amey, which delivers engineering design and operational delivery services for Scotland's South West Trunk Roads Network on behalf of Transport Scotland, has issued an update.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:49:13 +0100
Damian Barr 'sad and disappointed' as BBC shelves The Big Scottish Book Club
Pacific Quay chiefs blame 'increasingly challenging financial backdrop' after dropping flagship show championing Scottish writing talent.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0100
North Sea helicopter pilot dismissed for raising safety concerns wins tribunal
A North Sea helicopter pilot has won an employment tribunal after being dismissed for whistleblowing related to unsafe cockpit conditions

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0100
Exhibition reveals a century of Scots-Italian life through rare photographs
A new Edinburgh exhibition explores a century of Scots-Italian life through photographs, highlighting family stories, migration and cultural impact.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Peter Capaldi intervenes in Holyrood election over issue in Scottish schools
Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi has intervened in the Holyrood election campaign, urging politicians recognise the ‘gaping holes’ in efforts to tackle child poverty.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:15:21 +0100
Two taken to hospital after single-vehicle crash in Coatbridge
Police are appealing for information following a single-vehicle crash in Coatbridge.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0100
Why the SNP faces its biggest electoral challenge in Edinburgh in a decade
Cabinet secretary Angus Robertson, who flipped Edinburgh Central from the Conservatives in 2021, has called on progressive voters to back him.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0100
Family-run Highland skincare firm undergoes first major rebrand in 30 years
The new visual identity, which centres on Ben Nevis and the surrounding landscape, positions the family-run firm towards a calmer and more confident aesthetic.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0100
Massive KFC advert on listed building in Edinburgh replaced after backlash
Now, the KFC billboard has been swapped out for a Margot Robbie-led Chanel campaign, after a brief stint as a Sky advertisement.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:39:49 +0100
Scottish engineering company acquired by major UK player
A Scottish engineering services company has been acquired by a major UK player

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Edinburgh pauses second-home Council Tax hike days after launch
Edinburgh has paused its second-home Council Tax hike just days after launch, with the increase now likely to be delayed by up to six months.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:16:25 +0100
Scotland launches new 'home of Outlander' campaign to mark final series of TV fantasy
VisitScotland has joined forces with Sony on a new drive to capitalise on the long-running time-travel series.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:46:09 +0100
Glasgow studio hosts free exhibition celebrating 100 months of postcard designs
A globe-trotting postcard design show lands in Glasgow

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:18:45 +0100
Calling all business owners to sponsor a 'Scottie in the City' for Maggie's
A colourful public art trail will offer Glaswegians the chance to take the lead this summer, as 40 giant Scottie dog sculptures will appear across the city – with organisers currently seeking business sponsors to help raise vital funds for cancer s...

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:54:16 +0100
New bar and restaurant with art gallery to open in Glasgow's Finnieston
An initial plan to convert the shops on Argyle Street into a restaurant had been approved in 2021

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:48:40 +0100
Gain a wealth of financial security in uncertain times from the experts at Spectrum
Launched amid the uncertainty of the Covid pandemic, Glasgow-based Spectrum Wealth Group has grown into a trusted, client-first firm that is helping a new generation rethink their finances, retirement, and long-term wealth planning

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:23:36 +0100
Farmers warn of 'immediate and severe food crisis' due to Middle East conflict
The union which represents farmers in Scotland has warned of an "immediate and severe" crisis in food production tied to events in the Middle East

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:32:00 +0100
Famous artworks appear across Edinburgh streets in surprise gallery stunt
Replicas of famous artworks appeared across Edinburgh in a city-wide stunt by the National Galleries of Scotland to promote its free collections.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:21:11 +0100
Highlander filming rumoured for Skye and Eilean Donan Castle amid closures
Production on the much anticipated reboot of 80s cult classic Highlander officially began rolling in January.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Man who reached North Pole 20 times found dead after falling into ravine
A noted explorer who reached the North Pole 20 times has been found dead after going missing in Norway

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:20:15 +0100
Abusive husband jailed for killing wife who jumped from bridge
Kimberley Milne, 28, died after being struck by vehicles when she jumped on to the A90 in Dundee

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:29:06 +0100
Founder of Islay whisky distillery dies at the age of 79
The founder of a whisky distillery on Islay has died at the age of 79

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0100
Summer could be cancelled - alarm sounded as Europe risks running out of jet fuel
Summer holidays could be cancelled across the continent as it's warned only two EU countries have jet fuel reserves of up to 90 days

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:26:48 +0100
Firefighters work through the night as hay bale blaze shuts road
A section of the A70 road was closed at the roundabout with Main Street and Caldwell Terrace

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