The schoolgirl disappeared from Lochgelly on Thursday

The Herald explores what it takes to put on the annual cultural gatherings, how their number has grown and the challenges they face.

The Scottish Government will fund the majority of an island school project following its removal from the government’s flagship building programme.

Doctors have criticised the GP walk-in clinics in Scotland as new figures reveal staggering waiting times.

David Phillips of the Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned Scotland’s parties are offering eye-catching “goodies” to voters while sidestepping difficult truths about the country’s strained finances.

Voters north of the border think Scotland has a better reputation in the world than the UK and the country should have its own voice on international issues, an exclusive new poll reveals.

The depth of debt that a popular Scottish craft beer company was carrying at the time of its failure was staggering

A Scottish baby loss charity has launched an "innovative" new app specifically designed to help grieving families.

The Wyllieum, a contemporary art gallery Greenock dedicated to artist George Wyllie, celebrates its second anniversary on Saturday with the opening of a new exhibition by Wyllie’s friend and collaborator, German artist, Ursula Keller.

Scotland's Home of the Year judges head to the west of Scotland for this week's episode, arriving first at a Georgian mansion in Ayr.

Unused pension funds on death will soon form part of a person’s estate for inheritance tax purposes

Only 36% of young people expect a better life than their parents. A new UK poll reveals growing frustration over jobs, housing and politics.

Eden Mill says appointment of Steven Kersley marks opening of a new chapter for the distiller

Its awe-inspiring views, dramatic landscape and haunting history have made it one of the most iconic – and photographed – places in the Scottish Highlands.

Edinburgh restaurants Nàdair, Moss, and Barry Fish are finalists for the Cateys 2026 Newcomer Award, with Ross Sneddon up for Pastry Chef of the Year.

Commuters faced long queues at Glasgow Queen Street station on Friday following a fire

A historic royal gown worn at a 20th-century coronation has gone on display in Scotland for the first time.

Scotland’s green economy is more than £2.1 billion in the red over the past decade, raising fresh concerns about whether the Scottish Government’s promised renewables revolution is being delivered.

The Glasgow SNP Group - the minority administration leading Glasgow City Council - confirmed that a "positive interim arrangement" has been agreed between Trongate 103, City Property, Glasgow Life, and the council

Demolition of derelict Western General Hospital buildings approved by NHS Lothian board. £23.2m project to tackle safety, fire risks, and asbestos concerns.

A police cordon remains in place after two teenagers were injured in a 'fireworks' incident in Glasgow.

Edinburgh venues may get two-hour late-night opening extensions during Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 to boost hospitality, pending licensing board approval.

A Palestinian mother and her teenage son have failed in a bid to force the Home Secretary to help them to leave Gaza to reunite with the boy's father in Glasgow

Edinburgh International Book Festival launches 2026 Schools Programme for Scotland’s National Year of Reading, inclusive access for pupils and educators.

A former chief executive of HIV Scotland has admitted embezzling £5,000 from the charity during his time in the role.

A guesthouse on a Scottish island is being marketed for sale

Two endangered Northern rockhopper penguin chicks have hatched at Edinburgh Zoo ahead of World Penguin Day, boosting UK conservation efforts for the species.

Russell Mason was snared after being caught by a covert RSPB camera

A new whisky bar with "bottle-lined walls, sharing plates and a cosy late-night feel" is to open in Glasgow city centre next week.

John Swinney has insisted Ferguson Marine has a “secure future” despite the yard being frozen out of bidding for a major CalMac ferry contract because of delays in getting the botched Glen Rosa into the water.

South Morningside Primary girls’ football team, Edinburgh praised for tackling trophy discrimination at assembly with Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland.

Zack Polanski has called for Donald Trump's golf courses in Scotland to be sanctioned over the Iran war and his power in NATO.

The man behind an infamous Willy Wonka Experience event is to stand trial charged with sex attacks on a woman and two teenagers.

The impact of the Scottish airport is revealed in a major new report.

The updated store has been completely redesigned to create a brighter, more spacious environment

Police were called to Hillington East railway station in the Hillington area of the city at around 8:40am on Friday, April 24, following reports of a casualty on the tracks

The programme is backed by Scottish Golf and Active Scotland, along with £100,000 from the R&A Foundation

One of Glasgow’s most popular dining destinations, Rockend Mill, is turning up the volume in 2026 with the launch of an exciting new programme of live music events designed to bring unforgettable entertainment to the local community.

Staff at Glasgow School of Art will join colleagues from Glasgow University on strike in a row over pay.

Alexandria Stewart, previously known as Alan Baker, is alleged to have carried out the assault at the hairdressing salon inside HMP Greenock.

Royal Bank of Scotland partners with University of Edinburgh to boost Scottish start-up support, integrating AI Accelerator schemes and funding innovation in Scotland.

Moray Council has approved plans for an on-site bistro at Coleburn Distillery in Longmorn, Elgin, marking a significant milestone in the site’s wider master plan to create a world-class whisky and hospitality resort, anticipated to be the first of ...

An Edinburgh restaurant has been added to the Michelin Guide for 2026, with inspectors praising its Asian-inspired sharing plates and lively atmosphere.

The Co-op store on Thurston Road in Hillington is to close its doors after serving the local community for 20 years

A multi-agency emergency training drill involving a simulated vehicle fire within the a multi‑storey car park has taken place at Glasgow Airport.

A group of 18 people whose families were given missing fragments of the Stone of Destiny have come together to share their stories, forming the “Fellowship of the Stone”.

Motorists have been warned to expect delays on one of Scotland's busiest motorways after a crash shut lanes.

Four-year-old Jessica Macrae, from Bearsden in East Dunbartonshire, underwent surgery at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) in Glasgow

Charlotte Scott was last seen at a property in Ballingry Crescent at around 1am on Thursday

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