The Loch Lomond rescue boat was deployed to rescue the group

'It's Scotland's oil' has long been a refrain of the SNP

The “incredibly rare” shield was buried thousands of years ago - perhaps as a peace offering

Political parties contesting the 2026 Holyrood election have been urged to commit to 'real rent controls' and more social housing to address Scotland's housing emergency

Comedians should not receive taxpayers money to perform, it would set a difficult precedent as funding bosses would have to rule who is funny and who is not, argues Herald columnist Alan Simpson

Scotland has lost almost half of its modern language teachers in French and German since 2008.

He is responsible for the smooth operation of one Glasgow's largest hotels, all 300-plus rooms and 160 staff

There will be significant economic consequences for those that fail to adapt

CalMac's ageing ferry fleet had cancellations skyrocket due to technical issues, new figures reveal.

Andy Hall will succeed Andrew Blain as managing partner of Shepherd and Wedderburn on May 1

Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen lead the cast of BBC drama series Babies from writer Stefan Golaszewski

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at an abandoned paper mill in Aberdeen.

An easyJet flight from Glasgow to Jersey was forced to declare an emergency and divert back to Glasgow shortly after takeoff.

The winner of the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award at the city's comedy festival has been announced

A Scottish road freight transport company has collapsed into liquidation

The Catholic cardinal of Jerusalem was prevented from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday by Israeli officials, in what the church called a 'grave precedent'

John Swinney was sent a letter six months ago calling for a probe into how the complaints were handled - but complainers said they did not receive a response.

Three historic qualifiers for The Open have teamed up to launch packages for domestic and international visitors

Residents were evacuated from their homes in a town in East Ayrshire after a car crashing into a house caused a potential gas leak

A former advisor to Richard Nixon has told the Russian government it should cut undersea cables to the UK if threats to seize 'shadow fleet' vessels become a reality

A major figure in Scotland's gang scene has reportedly been arrested in Indonesia

The vast wildfire that tore through areas of dramatic Cairngorm  countryside last year has become the catalyst for Scotland’s first national park fire ban.

Ryanair has today (Sunday) celebrated the first flights of its two new services from Glasgow Airport to London Stansted and Warsaw.

A charity allegedly dropped a planned campaign around sexual harassment and sexism after it was deemed 'embarrassing' for the Scottish Government with the Alex Salmond trial set to start

THINKING about introducing this week’s Icon, it’s tempting to say: “She sang the theme song to Taggart.”

MANY Christians involved in politics and public affairs in Scotland will identify with the findings of a poll carried out by Lumos, the respected think-tank.

For more than a year, The Herald has covered islanders' battle against their council's plans, and the story still looks far from over.

John Swinney has apologised after former SNP councillor Jordan Linden was convicted of multiple sexual assaults. Victims say warnings were ignored, raising serious questions about how complaints were handled by the party.

Thousands marched through Edinburgh in a renewed push for Scottish independence, with voices from across the movement demanding change. But as polls suggest shifting priorities, a deeper question emerges: how much does independence still matter to vo...

Music Review: Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sondergard/Loch, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow

Chris Packham has signed a letter calling for the Soil Association to withdraw organic certification from Scottish salmon farms

Comedy Review: Susan Riddell - Anyone Else Struggling With the Work/Genocide Balance? Glasgow Comedy Festival

A company founded through a UK-wide collaboration is using advanced VR technology to make training cheaper, easier, and safer.

A year on from Christina McKelvie’s death, her partner Keith Brown sits down with The Herald to reflect on her life, her legacy and the lessons she leaves behind for the next generation of MSPs.

John Swinney has urged independence supporters to give the SNP both their votes at the Holyrood election, arguing only a majority can unlock a referendum and tackle poverty, energy costs and Scotland’s global voice.

Professor Helen Duffy has just closed a major court battle which put British intelligence in the frame for colluding in torture at Guantanamo. She talks to our Writer at Large about Britain’s role in the collapse of human rights globally

CalMac boss Duncan Mackison said the 'critical' situation the state-owned ferry operator finds itself in has worsened due to MV Lord of the Isles reporting an engine issue

City centre residents have urged Glasgow City Council to reject plans to screen a late-night World Cup match at this summer’s TRNSMT festival.

The A77 at the junction with the B7034 near Minishant in Ayr has reopened following a three-vehicle crash.

A prostate cancer screening programme launched by Sir Chris Hoy and Kenny Logan earlier this week has received a “truly phenomenal” response, one of the companies delivering it has said.

ScotRail has thanked passengers for returning to rail travel with the resumption of the normal timetable at Glasgow Central High Level. 

The Scottish Liberal Democrats are “on the verge of winning against the SNP” in many constituencies, the party’s leader has said.

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a serious crash on the A9 between Dalwhinnie and Newtonmore.

CAMPAIGNERS are urging action over livestock wandering around a Greenock housing estate.

Ferry disruption is already costing South Uist bookings — with one island business owner forced to cut short family plans and warning visitors are staying away because they “simply can’t rely” on services.

Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum in the Scottish Borders to launch escape room and costumed tours in August 2026, funded by Museum Futures Programme.

Marks and Spencer is understood to be opening a major new store at Halbeath Retail Park in a shift from earlier plans for nine smaller units.

A remembrance service has been held at the Glasgow Necropolis to honour the memory of 19 men who died as a result of the Cheapside Street fire of 1960.

The third edition of a legendary pre-tournament party will be held in Boston ahead of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti

Nicola Sturgeon has joined six SNP MSPs to write to the UK Government demanding financial aid to help recover Glasgow's Union Corner after the devastating fire.