Scotland Herald
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:25:45 +0000Fringe Society receives keys for permanent home in Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society will today receive the keys to a new home.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:23:19 +0000CalMac publishes summer timetable for island routes
Scotland’s ferry operator has released details of its summer timetable for a selection of routes to the islands.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:41:58 +0000Sturgeon urges Scotgov to pick up pace on 'promise' to vulnerable youngsters
A rare intervention by the former First Minister
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:30:00 +0000Ex-SNP minister warns of 'national housing catastrophe' due to ScotGov inaction
A former SNP housing minister has told the Scottish Government the housing emergency is becoming a "national catastrophe" as it emerged landlords are said to have withdrawn more than 50,000 homes amidst a private homes-for-rent 'exodus'.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:02:00 +0000SNP 'risks defeat' if it opposes education bill which can bring 'life success'
SNP ministers have been told they face defeat in a Holyrood vote next month if they do not back an outdoor education bill which experts say can help children and young people achieve 'long-term success in life'.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:11:00 +0000'Forgotten corner of Scotland' votes on National Park today. Why is it so divided?
Tensions are high with Dumfries & Galloway Council set to vote on its response to National Park. What is the debate in this 'forgotten corner of Scotland'?
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:33:00 +0000'Deeply irresponsible': Anger as SNP government to lift rent controls in Scotland
The Scottish housing minister said the current rent control regime would end next month
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:30:00 +0000Asda's woes continue as grocery inflation eases in January
Asda was the laggard again in the latest data on the UK supermarket sector produced by researchers Kantar
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:29:00 +0000Scotch whisky giant sounds alarm over US prospects
Diageo outlines concerns over North American market as chief shows faith in Scotch whisky
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:01:00 +0000Scotland behind schedule in promises made to children in care
The fulfilment of a national promise made to care-experienced children in Scotland to keep them safe growing up has been delayed due to a mix of unexpected events and “systemic barriers”, a a group of experts has found.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:01:00 +0000Scottish Power advert banned by standards authority after misleading viewers
An advert for Scottish Power featuring architect and television presenter George Clarke has been banned for leading viewers to think they were watching a programme.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:01:00 +0000NHS waiting times for heart appointments reach highest level on record in Scotland
Waiting times for heart appointments in Scotland are at their highest level on record, figures have shown.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Scots waiting for social care assessment continues to rise above 6,000
Over 6,300 people in Scotland are now waiting for the assessment as the Scottish Conservatives blame the increase on the SNP "wasting money".
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Scottish Labour 'working closely' on projects like Supercomputer after scrap
Anas Sarwar has told The Herald he is working “very closely” on similar projects to the Supercomputer in Edinburgh after the plans were scrapped.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:01:00 +0000Big screen talent announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2025
A raft of big screen stars and famous favourites are set to tread the red carpet for the 21st edition of Glasgow Film Festival.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000Scotland's two tier railway system and why the Central Belt wouldn’t put up with it
Kevin McKenna negotiates rail routes around the north east of Scotland and looks at just how well-connected Aberdeenshire towns really are.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:24:19 +0000How to boost your State Pension as HMRC deadline approaches
People who want to plug gaps in their National Insurance record to maximise their State Pension have been warned they are running out of time.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:06:30 +0000Glasgow teachers vote in favour of strike action in battle against cuts
Glasgow’s teachers have voted in favour of strike action in opposition to the city council’s ongoing programme of education cuts.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:22:49 +0000Long-established town centre bar/diner put up for sale
Oceans 11 occupies a prominent corner location in the heart of Kilmarnock town centre in an area of mixed commercial use.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Tequila in the frame as Trump rattles sabre on tariffs, Scotch giant warns
Scotch whisky not yet out of the woods in US trade war
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:01:09 +0000Edinburgh faces record council tax rise after national insurance hike
Finance chiefs at Edinburgh City Council have proposed raising council tax by 8% to help prop up desperate frontline services and plug a £9.5m shortfall left by the UK Government’s decision to increase employer National Insurance contributions.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:16:00 +0000Former Glasgow Lord Provost accused of stalking ex-partner
A former Lord Provost is accused of stalking his former partner, including leaving unwanted gifts outside her home
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:48:27 +0000Visitors see Rosslyn Chapel in new light as Da Vinci Code chapel gets renovated
The 15th century chapel is also famous for The Da Vinci Code
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:10:51 +0000Limited edition whisky celebrating One O’Clock Gun launched
A limited edition whisky has been produced celebrating Edinburgh Castle’s iconic One O’Clock Gun.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:08:59 +0000Childline make appeal for volunteers to help support vulnerable young people
Childline have made an appeal to Glasgow residents to become volunteers and help children across the country.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:43:34 +0000Teen girl sexually assaulted at bus stop on busy Paisley street
Police have launched an investigation after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Paisley on Monday evening.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:49:48 +0000Couples invited to share memories of 'iconic' dancehall ahead of hotel expansion
Crossbasket Castle is calling on couples who have a memorable story to tell from the original Hamilton venue ‘The Trocadero’.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:25:24 +0000Man charged in connection with assault at Ibrox during Rangers vs Celtic clash
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault that happened during the Rangers and Celtic game at Ibrox in January.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:13:47 +0000ScotRail announce extra seats for Scotland & Ireland fans ahead of Six Nations clash
More train seats will be made available to passengers travelling to Edinburgh for the weekend’s Six Nations clash between Scotland and Ireland.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:31:58 +0000Meet the man who went from passenger to longest serving employee at Scottish airline
A man from Kirkwall has marked an impressive 37 years of service with Scottish regional airline Loganair.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:18:33 +0000Scottish Labour 'open to good ideas' from Reform UK
Anas Sarwar has said he would not rule out “good ideas” from Reform UK or any other party if they win seats at the Holyrood 2026 elections.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:39:45 +0000Airline launches only direct Scottish connection to French city with new route
The new route is being billed as ‘perfect for a long weekend to the heart of France's wine country.’
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:30:39 +0000Coastal spa hotel crowned ‘Best Hotel Wedding Venue’ for 2025
A spa hotel in Ayrshire has been unveiled as ‘Best Hotel Wedding Venue’ in the west of Scotland.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:51:59 +0000'Market-leading' Scottish village inn and restaurant sold
The new owners have moved back to Scotland after 'many years' working in hospitality in New Zealand
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:09:28 +000090-year-old copy of The Herald discovered in box hidden in church wall
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24908067.woman-raped-underpass-near-glasgow-subway-station/
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:48:22 +0000Scottish bus company reveals purchase of family operator
The deal is the latest in the Scottish company's strategic acquisitions drive
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +0000Scotch whisky giant reveals Trump risk to US recovery
Sales of Tequila and Canadian whiskey at risk in US after Trump move
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:20:29 +0000Ex-Scotland captain Wainwright to take on fresh challenge for Doddie Aid
Former Scotland rugby captain Rob Wainwright is set to lead a 300-strong team of cyclists from Dublin to Edinburgh to raise funds for a charity set up by his former teammate and MND campaigner, the late Doddie Weir.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000Nine of my favourite underrated food spots in Glasgow
What makes a restaurant or cafe underrated? Well, it's hard to say.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:58:23 +0000Why Scots scientists are counting tiny marine bugs from space
British scientists are hoping to monitor Antarctic krill from space as the species faces growing threats from climate change and overfishing.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:38:56 +0000Popular bakery chain takes over boarded-up bank on Sauchiehall Street
A popular bakery chain is to take over a disused site on one of Glasgow’s ailing city centre thoroughfares.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:43:04 +0000Yellow warning for heavy rain issued for Glasgow area
Heavy downpours have been predicted to hit Glasgow with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for Tuesday morning.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:35:00 +0000Major Paesano expansion plans revealed
It has highlighted ambitions for a major expansion of Paesano and Sugo
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:32:00 +0000‘Picturesque’ hotel on popular Scottish road trip tourist route goes on market
The hotel 'presents a rare opportunity to own a stunning property in a prime coastal location'
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:32:00 +0000'Bigger battle' looms as two Scottish-run companies see off attempts to oust boards
A 'bigger battle' looms after two Scottish investment trusts see off attempts to oust their boards from a US hedge fund manager
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:30:00 +0000Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride under Trump 2.0
Donald Trump has fired the starting pistol on what has already been dubbed "the dumbest trade war in history"
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:10:00 +0000Police: Children as young as 10 'caught with knives and drugs'
The Scottish Police Federation, which represents the rank-and-file, said a reduction of officers in schools and communities means that “preventative” opportunities are being missed.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:02:00 +0000Green light for new distillery and visitor centre on banks of Loch Lomond
The 5,362 sq.m site is located on the banks of Loch Lomond in the picturesque village of Luss.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:52:00 +0000Try these Scottish pubs for the perfect Six Nations atmosphere and top hospitality
As the Six Nations tournament kicks off, rugby fans across Scotland are gearing up for weeks of thrilling action, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're cheering for Scotland at Murrayfield or catching the games with friends, the pub ...
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:01:44 +0000Uisge: Highland Waters by Beth Robertson-Fiddes exhibits in Edinburgh
Comprising almost thirty new paintings by BETH ROBERTSON-FIDDES, this new exhibition explores the coastal and inland waters of the West Highlands.