Scotland Herald
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100The Herald's new series: The Future of AI and Data Centres
Data centres and AI promise to reshape our landscape and lives.. The Herald's new series looks at what that means - and the backlash against it.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:31:00 +0100‘You can’t buy the history’: Golfers turn to protest song in battle over The Glen
North Berwick’s Glen Golf Club faces a battle over TALGC investment plans as members release a protest song and vote on the future of the historic course.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0100Under-fire council faces boycott in fresh school closure consultation
Rural parents have expressed no confidence in their council’s consultation procedures after a scathing ombudsman’s report found significant shortcomings.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0100Man 'impersonated wife to arrange threesome' as part of campaign of alleged abuse
A man will stand trial accused of impersonating his wife to try and arrange a threesome on an adult website as part of a six year campaign of abuse
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100'Our last option': Why UCU is escalating jobs fight amid cuts at leading university
There is a war of attrition between the University and College Union (UCU) and senior managers at the ancient institution.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Green MSP lifts lid on anger at Q rape comments amid violence against women debate
A Scottish Green MSP says she was “deeply disappointed” by Q Manivannan’s rape remarks and calls for a victim-centred approach to violence against women.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:39:00 +0100Scottish housebuilder collapsed into administration with no homes built
The Edinburgh-based company purchased land in the Scottish capital and in East Lothian
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:32:00 +0100Why higher gilt yields bring pain for governments – but opportunities for investors
What is unwelcome for governments can create opportunities for private investors.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100R&A grows revenues and profits as work continues on new St Andrews HQ
The R&A reported higher revenues, stronger profits and growing net assets in 2025, while investment in golf development reached £23.7m
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100The Blame full cast list for ITV crime-drama series starring Michelle Keegan
The Blame is a new ITV crime-drama series starring Michelle Keegan, Douglas Booth and Ian Hart
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0100Pensioner in life-threatening condition after crash in South Lanarkshire
A pensioner has been left fighting for her life after a serious crash near a village in South Lanarkshire
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:33:00 +0100Flynn criticised over 'massively damaging U-turn' on Edinburgh congestion charge
City of Edinburgh Council’s Green group has hit out at the decision, which was revealed in a written question lodged at Holyrood earlier this week.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:24:06 +0100Michelin Guide names Scotland's 18 'most outstanding' hotels for 2026
The Michelin Guide has today revealed its 2026 list of Michelin Key recipients, with 18 hotels in Scotland included.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0100Five more arrests made following violent disorder after anti-immigration protests
Five more people have been arrested and charged following an anti-immigration rally in Glasgow in July
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:20:56 +0100Coin of one of Scotland's greatest kings among artefacts found this year
Artefacts spanning thousands of years of Scottish history have been preserved after being found by curious members of the public and through archaeological digs.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:54:04 +0100Denis Law legacy project officially launches in Manchester United hero's home city
A sporting institute which will cement the legacy of Scotland's only Ballon d'Or Denis Law has officially opened in Aberdeen
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:33:21 +0100Full list of 30 festivals and arts groups getting Edinburgh tourist tax share
Theatres, festivals, music and dance venues, galleries and arts centres across the capital will see their council funding rise by 25 per cent from next year.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:27:34 +0100Scottish airport's new chief revealed and he is a familiar face north of the Border
The new chief executive of the Scottish airport, revealed today, has run an airport north of the Border before
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:06:22 +0100A further two men arrested over suspected shooting Armadale
Three men have been arrested in connection with the death
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:28:00 +0100No business case: Has Scotland lost out on its wind power boom?
No single business case was produced for ScotWind as Scotland's share of offshore wind supply-chain spending falls.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:34:55 +0100Man charged over 'reckless' jet ski incidents at Loch Lomond
Three incidents were recorded near a popular beauty spot
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:31:00 +0100University defends closure of 48 language and literature courses, including Celtic
Forty-eight programmes in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) are among the casualties.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:24:31 +0100Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - September 18
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:27:38 +0100Scot imprisoned in India granted bail after eight years detention
The 39-year-old was arrested in 2017 over alleged terrorism offences
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:20:33 +0100Today's cartoon from Steven Camley - on Scottish Government FOI handling
You can find Steven Camley in The Herald and online at heraldscotland.com
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:47:44 +0100Glasgow rush-hour disruption as Subway fails to open on time
Commuters across Scotland's largest city faced disruption on Friday as the Subway system failed to open on time.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:22:01 +0100Jenny Gilruth: '1m new voters must be able to decide their future in indyref2'
Speaking on the anniversary of the vote, Jenny Gilruth said a new generation of Scots should be allowed to have their say
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0100Eight guests tested a new idea for women's golf. What happens next?
Tuesday Links co-founder Rosie Bailey discusses the company's first Scottish trip, future plans, and the challenge of growing without losing the personal touch
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0100Council secures 23,000 warrants to recover unpaid rates from capital's businesses
A summary warrant allows the council to take enforcement action against businesses, including stock seizures and financial penalties.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:28:00 +0100Scots ethics watchdog under fire for destroying 24 councillor case files
Scotland's Standards Commission has destroyed 24 councillor case files after changing its records retention policy.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:36:00 +0100Scottish housebuilder collapses into administration with homes unfinished
An East Lothian housing developer is in administration with no homes finished
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0100Sir Alex Ferguson reveals the songs of his life after £100k dementia charity donation
Sir Alex Ferguson has donated £100,000 to Playlist for Life and revealed the songs tied to treasured memories from Manchester United, Govan and his youth.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100The painful years that almost derailed one of Scotland's greatest albums
Following the success of their first two albums Stealers Wheel were making plans for the third in 1974. But by the time it came out, the band were no more
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:20:20 +0100Wellington School: where children are known and talent is grown
Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions a family will make. It is about much more than classrooms, exam results or a suite of shiny facilities.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:22:33 +0100Trust the experts at Inheritance Legal Solicitors when making your Will
Making a Will is famously something many of us tend to avoid.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:45:47 +0100Scottie sculptures raise £435,500 at auction in support of cancer charity Maggie’s
An auction held in aid of cancer charity Maggie’s raised a remarkable £435,500 last Thursday (10 Sept) evening.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:19:36 +0100Count on a new era of focused investment for Scottish National Investment Bank
Five years on from its formation, the Scottish National Investment Bank’s Chief Executive David Ritchie says it is now sharpening its commercial focus by targeting investment where it can deliver lasting economic impact and meaningful returns acros...
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:58:00 +0100Enjoy unlimited rounds as The Machrie launches All-in Golf Escape on Islay
Golfers can enjoy unlimited rounds on one of Scotland’s most dramatic links courses as Another Place, The Machrie launches its new All in Golf Break on Islay.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0100Banksy-approved artist joins pop culture painters for major Glasgow exhibition
Acclaimed artists Peter Brown (Pete The Street), Brian Henderson and Euan McGregor are showing at The Lemond Gallery, Glasgow from September 19 (until September 27)
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0100Melrose knitwear brand ERIBÉ celebrates 40 years of Scottish design and craftsmanship
Melrose-based knitwear brand ERIBÉ is marking its 40th anniversary after growing from a one-woman business into an international Scottish design house.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0100Activewear brand TALA to open first store outside London at Edinburgh shopping centre
Activewear brand TALA will open its first store outside London at Edinburgh’s St James Quarter in November 2026.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:38:16 +0100Paisley law firm MJC Law wins national community care and social responsibility award
MJC Law has won the Excellence in Community Care & Social Responsibility award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2026.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0100Edinburgh students to represent Scotland at global STEM Racing finals in Singapore
A three-member team from James Gillespie’s High School in Edinburgh will represent Scotland at the 2026 STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0100New Glasgow bathhouse and spa with major hydrotherapy pool to open in October
Atera Bathhouse and Spa is set to open on Oswald Street in Glasgow city centre this October, featuring a major hydrotherapy pool and thermal facilities.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:27:00 +0100Four ICAS Foundation students secure graduate roles at Johnston Carmichael
Johnston Carmichael has hired four graduates supported by the ICAS Foundation, with three joining its Glasgow office and one in Aberdeen.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0100Edinburgh show returns as Scotland accounts for 12 per cent of UK self-build homes
The Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on October 3 and 4, with advice for self-builders and renovators.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0100Edinburgh climate-tech platform secures £96,000 to track long-term habitat recovery
Edinburgh climate-tech platform Calterra has secured a £96,000 Scottish Enterprise grant to develop AI tools for monitoring habitat recovery.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0100£2.5m Aberdeen Airport upgrade to expand shops and dining ahead of summer 2027
Aberdeen International Airport is investing £2.5m to expand retail and dining areas as part of its ABZ Reimagined programme.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:26:00 +0100Edinburgh’s Camera Obscura named best visitor attraction in Central and East Scotland
Edinburgh’s Camera Obscura & World of Illusions has been named Best Visitor Attraction at the Central and East of Scotland regional Scottish Thistle Awards.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:44:38 +0100Brooks Macdonald makes three senior appointments across Edinburgh and Glasgow offices
Brooks Macdonald has made three senior appointments in Edinburgh and Glasgow as it expands its wealth management team in Scotland.