Scotland Herald

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Do whatever it takes, you need to get a ticket for Scotland's theatre event of year
The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie is returning to the Scottish stage at the Edinburgh Lyceum - here's what you need to know

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:58:27 +0100
'Technical issue' at Prestwick causing disruption across Scottish airspace
Flights are being disrupted in Scotland and northern England because of a “technical issue” at an air traffic control centre in Prestwick

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:41:53 +0100
Scotland to develop new HIV Action Plan, public health minister says
An HIV charity has welcomed confirmation that Scotland is to develop a new action plan for tackling the virus.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:14:00 +0100
Glasgow had a rescue plan to save Queen's Park Glasshouse - so why did it abandon it?
Glasgow City Council commissioned a detailed rescue plan for Queen’s Park Glasshouse. Then ignored it. Why?

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Major data-centre developer's vision for Scotland's future? 'Tomatoes'
ILI Group's Mark Wilson outlines plans for green AI data centres in Scotland, using waste heat to grow tomatoes and other produce amid local opposition.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:59:52 +0100
Archaeologists unearth evidence of early medieval jewellery workshop at city church
Archaeologists and community volunteers on an excavation in the 1,500-year-old churchyard of Govan Old, Glasgow, have unearthed evidence of an early medieval jewellery workshop and the carving of finger rings from shale rock.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:36:03 +0100
Over 80,000 Glasgow properties at risk of flooding by 2100, according to report
The number of Glasgow properties at risk of flooding by 2100 sits at 82,000 according to a report being presented to councillors next week.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:24:33 +0100
Glasgow landlord blocked from renting out windowless space as bedroom
A Glasgow landlord with a criminal record tried to rent out a room with no window, which was also too small.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:53:57 +0100
Mystery of 180-year-old Highland Games medal solved
The Royal Scottish Highland Games Association (RSHGA) got a surprise last week when a message arrived from the USA seeking help to identify a 180-year-old family heirloom.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:11:00 +0100
Police incident closes A82 at Glencoe
The A82 at Glencoe was closed to traffic due to a police incident

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Scotland’s AI revolution: 18 key people shaping its future and defining its backlash
Scotland’s AI revolution is reshaping everything from the smartphones in our hands to the data centres, renewable-energy projects and grid infrastructure which are set to transform our landscape.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The Future of AI and Data Centres - we look at the myths, the boom and the backlash
Scotland’s AI data centre boom is sparking debate over energy, jobs, climate and communities. This new series looks at the perils and promise

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Scotland can't track hip patients going private as waits top seven months
Scotland has no reliable national figure for hip patients leaving NHS waiting lists for private care, as median waits reach 229 days.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Projects vital for Scotland's economy 'being cancelled' due to planning holdups
Businesses are cancelling plans to invest in sectors critical to the country's economy such as housing and energy after facing years of waiting for planning decisions, according to a major new report by CBI Scotland

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:41:00 +0100
AI data centre giant to create 2,100 permanent on-site jobs in Scotland
An artificial intelligence data centre company behind one of the largest hyperscale sites in the UK has said it will create almost 2,100 permanent on-site jobs across its five planned locations in Scotland.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100
From Castlebay to California: Barra distiller's export push gathers pace
The Barra-based spirits producer says international expansion is creating employment and laying the foundations for a £12m distillery project

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0100
SNP MSP asks King if he will pay higher council tax on Balmoral and Holyroodhouse
An SNP MSP has written to the King “seeking clarity” on whether he will pay higher council tax rates on royal properties in Scotland.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0100
90-year-old Scot runs astonishing 10k time believed to be a 'world best'
An “incredible” 90-year-old runner who completed a 10-kilometre race in just over an hour is believed to have set a world-best time for his age.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Scottish dairy sends 56,000 litres of milk south to England amid drought shortages
Food and milk producers in England and Wales face increasing pressure from extreme heat and drought, and Scottish producers say they are looking north to fill the gaps.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Dundee University staff begin five-week strike over compulsory redundancies
University of Dundee staff begin five-week strike as UCU demands bosses rule out compulsory redundancies amid financial crisis and further planned job cuts.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Glasgow hi-fi firm marks 30 years with charity album featuring Scottish stars
A Glasgow hi-fi and home cinema retailer is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a charity vinyl release showcasing both established and emerging Scottish musicians.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Scotland outperforms UK as autumn bounce lifts housing market
Hints of an “autumn bounce” appeared in the housing market in September, as the average home price rose month on month for the first time since May, according to a property website.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:37:48 +0100
Emergency services company supporting the NHS enters administration after 20 years
Medicare EMS, a UK company specialising in emergency services that supports the NHS, has entered administration after 20 years.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:48:00 +0100
Road closed as fire crews tackle building blaze in Glasgow
Drivers were warned to avoid an area of Glasgow as fire crews tackled a building fire.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:44:00 +0100
Celtic supporters' bus operator says blaze 'may have been caused by vandalism'
The bus operator that owns the Celtic supporters' bus, which was engulfed in flames near Celtic Park after the club's match with Rangers, has released a statement.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0100
Sailor rescued after falling into sea as CalMac ferry helps rescue
A sailor was rescued from the sea off Arran after falling overboard from a yacht in rough conditions, prompting a major multi-agency rescue operation, including a CalMac ferry.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0100
Police investigate after body of man recovered from water in Portpatrick
Police say their enquiries are ongoing after the body of a man was recovered from the water near Portpatrick.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:55:46 +0100
How Glaswegians took down a tycoon - as archaeologists search for what remains
An archaeological dig this weekend is shedding light on a forgotten slice of Glasgow folklore

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:13:00 +0100
Man arrested after alleged police and medic assault at Celtic V Rangers match
The number of arrests at the Celtic V Rangers game at Celtic Park has been revealed.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:23:37 +0100
Police probe disturbance after man injured and group seen with weapons
A man was found with serious hand injuries after police were called to a disturbance in a Scottish town.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:41:21 +0100
Police "increasingly concerned" for missing 15-year-old girl
Police have appealed for the public to help

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Can Scotland produce more world-class golfers?
Scottish Golf is investing £188,000 a year in a new performance pathway after attracting more than 170 applications for its first regional squads

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:34:09 +0100
Road reopens after motorcyclist hits deer
A road has reopened after a motorcyclist hit a deer near Banff in Aberdeenshire.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:08:11 +0100
Former Royal Marine nears end of 17,500-mile solo ocean row after 300 days at sea
Now this is an incredible achievement

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Is the worst still to come for Edinburgh University in wake of 90 programme closures?
Despite strong opposition from many academics and renewed industrial action from the UCU, Edinburgh has insisted that the cuts are a necessary “refresh”.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:28:00 +0100
Rural revolt over Scotland's green energy revolution as 200 councils demand inquiry
A group representing more than 200 rural community councils demand an independent inquiry into Scotland’s green energy and electricity infrastructure expansion.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0100
The rise of AI warfare has now become a threat beyond human control
Across global conflicts AI is determining how targets are identified, how quickly decisions are made, and who holds power over life and death writes Foreign Editor David Pratt

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
'They asked for our trauma. Then they scrapped the Bill'
Learning-disabled, autistic, and neurodivergent people speak out over decision to abandon proposed legislation to protect their rights.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside QMU’s forensic nurse course as concerns grow over sexual offence examiners
Only 29 nurses have graduated from Scotland's specialist sexual offence examiner programme, prompting fresh scrutiny of workforce plans.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Who are Scotland's richest MSPs? Inside their property and business fortunes
Scotland's richest MSPs hold fortunes worth millions in property, shares and business interests, according to a Herald analysis of Holyrood's register.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
John Curtice: Michael Marra's problem is that half of Scotland wants independence
Michael Marra takes charge of Scottish Labour knowing his party's revival depends as much on Andy Burnham's fortunes as his own.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0100
There's no doubt Jane Haining was a humble heroine of whom all Scots should be proud
JANE Haining was a bone fide heroine, not of the fighting sort, but of the decent, quiet respectable variety, the ones who risk their lives out of kindness and a protective instinct towards deserving others.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0100
Oh come on, Piddington’s ‘independence’ to stop migrants is a national embarrassment
A GENERATION or so ago, the village of Piddington in Oxfordshire would have been prime Barbara Pym territory: a place of jam and Jerusalem, of flower arranging and village fetes, and a paternalistic do-gooding attitude towards those in need.

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Conception to rejection: How the SNP created, developed, then killed the LDAN Bill
The party promised legislation to protect people's rights, but John Swinney has now abandoned the policy. What went wrong?

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0100
Music review: 100 Tubas at Amisfield Walled Garden, Haddington, four stars
Music Review: Lammermuir Festival, 100 Tubas at Amisfield Walled Garden, Haddington

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:28:19 +0100
Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’
Mr Swinney claimed the movement for self-determination in Scotland is “gathering pace”

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:42:13 +0100
Easyjet speaks out after police remove passenger from flight at Scottish Airport
EasyJet has spoken out after police were called to remove a passenger from a flight before it departed from Glasgow Airport.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:48:18 +0100
Store in Scottish town targeted by robbers as police investigation launched
A robbery is under investigation after two men threatened staff and stole alcohol from a store in Clydebank.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:21:40 +0100
Two people rushed to hospital as police seal off road following crash
A busy Aberdeenshire A-road has been closed after emergency crews were called to reports of a crash.

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:18:49 +0100
Police appeal for information after elderly woman dies following car crash
The driver of the car was not injured, police confirmed

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