Scotland Herald
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:34:23 +0100Two injured and driver arrested after crash in Fife
A man and a teenager were taken to hospital after a serious crash near Kelty in Fife.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:03:36 +0100SNP: Labour leadership contenders must answer basic Indy question
Keith Brown, the party’s deputy leader, challenged Joe Fagan and Michael Marra
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:56:25 +0100Today's cartoon from Steven Camley - on women's health
You can find Steven Camley in The Herald and online at heraldscotland.com
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:36:00 +0100'Shocking': Regulator acts as wind power projects deliver £7.4bn less to Scotland
ScotWind faces fresh scrutiny after Audit Scotland found Scotland's share of committed offshore wind supply chain spending fell from 38% to 30%.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0100Revealed: The court bill the Scottish ethics watchdog wanted kept from the public
The Standards Commission spent £38,411 on legal costs in Fiona Higgins’ s Court of Session case and will face further costs after deciding to appeal.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0100Fire site gift shops excluded from FOI response over harm to 'commercial interests'
Under Freedom of Information legislation, The Herald had asked for electronic copies of any correspondence between the council, landlord, and tenants.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Scottish Government agreed to alert unions over hybrid working FOI row
Transparency concerns have been raised after the Scottish Government agreed to keep unions informed about FOI requests concerning hybrid working.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100The FOI rules at the heart of the Scottish Government union row
Why the Scottish Government's decision to notify unions about FOI requests has sparked concerns over transparency and precedent.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100Women in Scotland facing ‘significantly poorer’ outcomes for major health conditions
Women in Scotland face major inequalities in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, stroke and lung conditions, a charity has warned.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100The huge nuclear jobs gap opening up between Scotland and England
New figures show Scotland added 661 civil nuclear jobs since 2014, compared with 47,492 in England, intensifying debate over new nuclear power.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:36:00 +0100Administrators appointed to restaurant company operating across UK
A UK restaurant company has been sold following the appointment of administrators.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:33:00 +0100Prestigious Scotch whisky club 'on track' as fall in cask sales played down
Chief executive of Artisanal Spirits Company highlights growth in key markets of US and China
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:31:00 +0100Why Scottish hospitality is facing a new and unexpected threat
Latest headache for hospitality industry could scarcely have been foreseen
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100North Sea tax cut calls intensify as oil price surge fuels inflation
North Sea oil and gas industry in spotlight ahead of Budget amid claims that tax cuts could unlock 111 North Sea projects
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:31:00 +0100Glasgow college welding lecturers strike over fears of exposure to carcinogenic fumes
Welding lecturers have gone on strike in a long-running dispute over health and safety fears at one of Glasgow's main colleges.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:31:00 +0100Stop demonising independence supporters, says former Gordon Brown aide
Broadcaster and former Labour aide Ayesha Hazarika praises Nicola Sturgeon's communication skills while reflecting on Scottish Labour's struggles and Sky's new political drama.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0100UK coffee company set to close after 76 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Joe Black Coffee Roasters is set to close after 76 years in business, having entered voluntary liquidation.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:52:15 +0100Energy Price Cap could soar in January – Martin Lewis urges households to check now
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent energy warning after the January Price Cap was forecast to rise by 24.9%. Here's what households need to know.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:18:44 +0100Hilton to open 10 new 'value-focused' UK hotels - see the full list of locations
Hilton has announced plans to open 10 new Spark by Hilton hotels across the UK between 2026 and 2028.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0100Lorry driver dies after crash as police keep rural road shut
A lorry driver has died at the scene of a crash in Dumfries and Galloway.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:42:00 +0100Glasgow city centre road shut in both directions as police respond to crash
Police have sealed off a major Glasgow road following a crash.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:33:00 +0100'Somewhat of a saga': Glasgow shop wins battle to open as a Paris-style wine bar
A Glasgow southside wine shop has secured permission to open as a bar after “somewhat of a saga”.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0100Police investigate reported serious sexual assault in Glasgow
Police are investigating a reported serious sexual assault in Glasgow
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:44:00 +0100'Britain's most isolated lighthouse' to undergo huge restoration mission
Planning permission has been granted for major works to go ahead at Sule Skerry lighthouse – which was once recognised as the most isolated in Britain
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0100Ministers reject data centre moratorium but promise new rules by Christmas
New guidance to assist planning decisions on new data centres will be issued by the Scottish Government before Christmas, MSPs have been promised.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0100Ex-Police Scotland officer found guilty of rape and sexual offences spanning 17 years
A former Police Scotland officer has been convicted of a series of sexual offences, including two rapes, following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0100Homeowner fights porch refusal after planners say it's 30cm too big
A homeowner has appealed after planners refused to allow them to build a porch – ruling it was 30 centimetres too wide.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:15:37 +0100Creative Scotland rejects comedy 'myth' as financial barriers are revealed
Almost two thirds of the nation's comics are struggling financially, according to new Scottish Government-funded research.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0100'Will you bring them home?' Swinney challenged over Highland children in care
The First Minister has been asked if his government would ‘bring them home’ as the extent of Highland children being placed in care hundreds of miles from their families due to a lack of local provision, was revealed.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0100Glasgow's Batman makeover is gone as artists return to repaint hidden murals
Bridge pillar murals painted by local, national and international artists in Glasgow are being repainted after being covered up as part of the film set for the new Batman film.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:14:39 +0100Fear and anger as university set to announce 'massive course and programme closures'
Asked to respond, a university spokesperson said that staff and students were recently informed of changes to “our future academic offering across schools”.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0100Thousands of capital's firms fail to pay full business rates, council confirms
According to the council’s publicly-available list of ‘primary liable parties’, 13,747 firms were responsible for paying NDR as of July 2026.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0100Police name murder victim after fatal shooting in Armadale as murder probe launched
Police have named and pictured the 35-year-old man who was fatally shot in West Lothian, and confirmed that they are treating his death as murder.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:24:00 +0100'Scotland did not get the hospital it paid for', says Health Secretary
Scots “did not get the hospital the country paid for” with the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), the Health Secretary has said.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0100The reaction to the Celtic Alliance pact would turn you into a nationalist
An unwise reaction to the 'Celtic Alliance' pact on both sides of the Irish Sea may boost support for nationalism.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:13:44 +0100Archaeologists to probe radical riot that brought down Glasgow tycoon's walls
The 1823 riot was a victory for the people, and now the hunt is on to find the evidence
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:54:00 +0100New Town business body to launch renewal ballot early amid tourist tax impact
Essential Edinburgh, the New Town’s business improvement district, is required by law to carry out a renewal ballot of members every five years.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:42:00 +0100Rosyth-Europe ferry revival scrapped despite £6m funding pledge
Forth Ports pulls out of Rosyth-Europe ferry plans despite £6m government funding.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:14:00 +0100Arrest made after 35-year-old dies in suspected targeted attack
A man has been arrested after what police are treating as a targeted attack at a property in Armadale.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:59:12 +0100'Not everything needs a Saltire': SNP veteran urges Scotland to adopt English NHS app
A new report by former SNP health secretary Alex Neil, ex-Labour MSP Dr Richard Simpson and a Nairn GP calls for Scotland to adopt the English NHS app, scrap GP walk-in centres and establish a cross-party commission to reform health and social care b...
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0100Overdue accounts for London-based firm behind Princes Street fire gift shops
Bwn Beverage, the London-based company registered as the non-domestic rates payer for 110 Princes Street, was required to submit accounts by September 11.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0100'We let our passengers down': ScotRail chief apologises over app
ScotRail’s managing director has apologised to travellers for difficulties with its new app, admitting to MSPs it “hasn’t been good enough”.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:35:17 +0100'Springboard, not sunset': Edinburgh's festivals make last-ditch tourist tax plea
Councillors have been warned of the risks of 'continued underinvestment' in the city's annual cultural events ahead of their 80th anniversary season.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100What happens next for Glasgow’s Queen’s Park Glasshouse?
Glasgow’s Queen’s Park Glasshouse remains open after a 13,000-signature campaign, but restoration costs and its long-term future are still uncertain.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:24:00 +0100Nine managers sacked at Babcock yard amid claims voucher scheme was abused
A number of supervisors at Babcock have been dismissed due to allegations that they have taken advantage of an incentive programme.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:42:08 +0100Sales soar to £1.3bn at Scottish family-owned supermarket chain
Frozen food and grocery retailer Farmfoods has posted a £200m rise in sales
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:33:00 +0100'Second to none': University kicks off new 'American-style' sporting model
On Monday, the historic university unveiled the Edinburgh Wildcats brand, incorporating 70 disciplines, 200 teams and 10,000 student-athletes.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:23:55 +0100Broadband provider that operates in UK and around the world enters administration
A Wi-Fi company which operates in the UK, USA and India has announced it is currently in administration.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:22:17 +0100Popular fashion brand shuts down its website as its sold by Debenhams for £12 million
Popular fashion brand Nasty Gal has shut down its website after Debenhams sold it in a deal worth around £12 million (US$16 million).
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100Ghosts of Ravenscraig: The towers fell 30 years but the people remain
Thirty years after the dramatic demolition of Ravenscraig’s cooling towers, former workers and local residents return to a landscape transformed by nature, memory and the enduring loss of Scotland’s greatest steelworks