Scotland Herald
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:38:24 +0100ITV is closing down one of it's most beloved TV channels for good after 42 years
ITV will be closing down one of its most beloved TV channels for good after 42 years.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:51:40 +0100'Not commercially viable': Bus operator to withdraw services on key route
The wheels are coming off bus transport provision in Dumfries again…after another operator announced it will be withdrawing services on a key route.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:28:55 +0100Drivers warned after road traffic incident closes M90 in one direction
The M90 has been closed to vehicles in one direction due to a road traffic incident.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:20:16 +0100Aldi bid to expand supermarket in Scottish town approved by council
An extension at a St Andrews supermarket can now be delivered after planning permission was granted by Fife Council.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:58:48 +0100Cutting police mental health sick pay 'could push some towards suicidal thoughts'
Removing sick pay for police who are signed off for mental health reasons could push some towards “suicidal thoughts”, the organisation which represents rank and file officers has said.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:33:45 +0100Swinney criticises Starmer as SNP launches fuel price campaign
Fuel prices, potholes and political pressure are colliding in Scotland as John Swinney and Anas Sarwar set out rival visions.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:27:10 +0100'It’s been very tough': Family waiting for diagnosis of daughter’s mystery illness
The family of a 14-month-old girl with a mystery illness have described the hardship they have faced in getting their daughter a diagnosis.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:21:20 +0100'We need answers': Greens activists demand emergency meeting as Chapman row deepens
Scottish Green Party members are demanding an extraordinary general meeting in the wake of a controversy which saw Maggie Chapman top the party's candidates' list in North East Scotland.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:35:00 +0100Scottish energy firm expands after key takeover deal
The Scottish company said the acquisition is a 'key step'
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:11:42 +0100Schoolboy who spent time on life support wins medal at world karate championships
A schoolboy who spent time on life support as a baby and suffered collapsed lungs during childhood has been praised for his “extraordinary” journey after winning a medal at the World Karate Championships.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100Time to support Scotland's farmers, boss of nation's largest agricultural show says
Unpredictable weather and labour shortages have left many farmers fearful for their future. Record heat cost arable crop farmers more than £800m.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Skills shortage sees Scotland at risk of losing thousands of quality defence jobs
Scotland’s booming defence sector is creating thousands of high-quality jobs — but a growing skills shortage risks holding it back.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:36:00 +0100'Never thought I'd see the day': Scottish city pub operator in liquidation
A Scottish city pub company has collapsed into liquidation
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0100Scottish brewer says it’s time to ditch ‘craft’ label from beer industry
A Scottish brewer has called for the ‘craft’ label to be dropped, arguing it no longer reflects the modern beer industry amid growing corporate ownership.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0100Coffee specialists say it may be 'even harder than Covid' — can they survive?
Coffee roasters and café owners are in "constant firefighting" mode , prompting calls for government support
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:47:00 +0100Highland Lib Dem candidate: 'Why I voted for Scottish independence'
The election candidates for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch were challenged over their views on Scottish independence.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Findlay pledges to ‘get Scotland working’ as he unveils party manifesto
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay will unveil a Holyrood manifesto focused on tax cuts, reducing benefits spending and tackling the cost-of-living crisis in Scotland.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:52:20 +0100Some airports rationing fuel amid ongoing crisis in the Middle East
Some European airports have begun rationing jet fuel amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:46:37 +0100Appeal launched to trace vulnerable missing woman in her 90s
An appeal has been launched to trace a woman in her 90s who has gone missing in Aberdeen
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:42:49 +0100Lifeboat deployed after two fishing boats lose power in stormy North Sea over easter
Two fishing boats had to be rescued off the coast of Wick on Friday after both suffering engine failure
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0100NHS hospitals continue to miss key waiting time targets including cancer care
NHS Ayrshire & Arran continues to miss key waiting time targets across a range of services.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:24:09 +0100Scottish Greens would end Flamingo Land exclusivity deal
The Scottish Greens have today said that they would cancel the Scottish Government’s exclusive agreement with Flamingo Land to develop a site at Loch Lomond
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0100'Institution' store closing permanently after 33 years with 'heavy heart'
A high street "institution" in Glasgow is permanently closing down after over three decades in business.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Step inside Seven Scottish castle hotels with extraordinary histories
Delve into the fascinating histories of seven Scottish castles, from baronial mansions to a former bishop's palace, which are now run as hotels.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0100Ten-year plan unveiled to repair heritage site in 'urgent' need
A visitor centre and tourism hub are among the ideas to preserve a heritage site in the Borders for the next decade.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0100Scotland's smallest distillery to release first single malt made in 171 years
Scotland's smallest distillery is set to release a limited run of its first single malt whisky.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0100Iran rejects U.S ceasefire deal despite Donald Trump deadline looming
Iran has reportedly rejected a ceasefire offer put forward to end the war
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0100What the hell is going on with Reform UK? Inside the Holyrood election turmoil
Reform UK's support in Scotland appears to be on the decline, if polls can be believed. Nine candidates have been lost amid internal drama What's going on?
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:32:58 +0100Gang rival torches Drumchapel home of notorious late Glasgow gangster 'Gerbil'
A gangland foot soldier has admitted setting fire to the family home of the partner of slain gangster Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0100Scottish retail giant with over 100 stores to open next location in city's hub
A Scottish retail giant with over 100 stores is set to open their latest location in a busy city shopping hub.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0100Edinburgh researchers launch £1.5m bid to ‘sabotage’ deadly bowel cancer cells
Edinburgh scientists launch £1.5m Cancer Research UK study to boost immunotherapy for bowel cancer by exposing hidden cells to the immune system.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:46:00 +0100All you need to know about ‘Scotland’s biggest coffee party’ this month
'Scotland's biggest coffee party' is returning to Glasgow this month. Here's all you need to know about the 2026 Glasgow Coffee Festival.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:25:10 +0100United States Marine Corps plane takes off from Glasgow Airport after deployment
U.S military planes have been operating from Glasgow Airport amid the ongoing war in the Middle East
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0100Scottish holiday park in 'highly sought-after' location to be sold
A Scottish holiday park in a "highly sought-after" location is to be sold
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0100Over 1,600 sign petition for return of railway line last used 60 years ago
Over 1,600 people have now signed a petition to reopen the Dunfermline to Alloa passenger railway line
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:29:51 +0100Swinney says he has no knowledge of claims Murrell was told of Linden allegations
John Swinney faces fresh questions over claims senior SNP figures were alerted to allegations years before Jordan Linden’s conviction. The row raises deeper questions how complaints were handled inside the party.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:17:00 +010083-year-old man dies after crash on island road
A man who died in a crash on a Scottish island road has been named.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:15:18 +0100Search stood down after man overboard on oil tanker in North Sea
A search operation has been stood down after a man fell overboard from an oil tanker in the North Sea.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100'It was just mental': Panic buying leaves pumps dry at forecourts across Scotland
Fears of fuel shortages and soaring prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East have led to panic buying and empty pumps at petrol forecourts across Scotland
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +0100Murder investigation launched into death of man in Glasgow
The death of a man in Glasgow is being treated as murder after a post-mortem, as police launch a major investigation.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0100Edinburgh exhibition turns suitcase into powerful story of migration
A new Edinburgh exhibition transforms a suitcase of clothing into a powerful installation exploring migration, identity and personal history.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0100Scottish pupils' artwork to brighten key transport route from Borders to Edinburgh
Young artists’ posters inspired by Borders Railway culture and heritage now brighten stations from Edinburgh to the Scottish Borders, thanks to ScotRail’s schools competition.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:44:35 +0100Police called in after Edinburgh Festival HQ is targeted by pro-Palestine activists
Messages daubed in red paint onto historic home of event weeks after launch of new campaign.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:34:37 +0100Boost for CalMac as ferry to return to key route on Tuesday
One of CalMac's ferries is due to re-enter service on Tuesday after having repairs made to her engine
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100Glasgow property firm targets growth to become Scotland’s biggest factor
A Glasgow property firm is targeting rapid growth as it looks to become Scotland’s biggest factor, with its chief executive vowing to transform how the sector is viewed.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:48:00 +0100Rooftop bar with '360-degree' city views reopens for spring season
A five-star hotel in Edinburgh has announced plans to reopen its rooftop bar for the spring season with new menus and live entertainment.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:09:57 +0100Motorists using A82 around Glencoe warned to expect delays
Motorists using the A82 around Glencoe have been warned to expect delays.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Team Scotland unveils its official tartan for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team Scotland has unveiled its official tartan for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:23:21 +0100Body found in search for missing man
A body has been found in Cumbernauld in the search for a missing man.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:20:39 +0100Timing really can be everything when it comes to paying your bills
What are the latest developments in late payment legislation and how can your businesses avoid ever needing to rely on the law to save you?