Scotland Herald

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:11:12 +0100
Woman dies after being struck by car in Scottish town
Emergency services attended, but the 45-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:17:30 +0100
Libyan man cleared over Lockerbie terrorist bombing dies
Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah was cleared of involvement in the bombing which killed 270 people

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:59:50 +0100
Scots 'drink less frequently but consume more units compared with UK'
Alcohol charity Drinkaware’s national monitor survey heard from 1,001 adults in Scotland.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:02:42 +0100
£55m Scottish Government cash pledged to improve bus services
The funding will be used to improve the reliability, accessibility and efficiency of services

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:31:00 +0100
Scots green energy scheme at risk after rates valuation soars by 1,785%
A Scottish hydro power scheme faces becoming uneconomic when its government subsidy ends after the value used to calculate its business rates soared by almost 1,800 per cent since it was first assessed.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Scottish Labour leadership contender reveals what went wrong for Anas Sarwar
Joe Fagan has given his assessment of Anas Sarwar's leadership of Scottish Labour as he eyes government in 2031.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Irish private schools targeting UK boarders with 'no VAT' pitch and lower fees
Irish boarding schools are targeting UK families with lower fees and ‘no VAT’ as Dublin schools report growing interest from British pupils.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:37:00 +0100
Renowned Scottish tartan maker reports record online sales
A renowned Scottish tartan maker has posted a rise in turnover and profit.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:34:00 +0100
Scotch whisky collectors swoop for 'little piece of single malt history'
Special edition casks released by Isle of Arran to celebrate long-standing member of staff

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:05:00 +0100
Nearly 200,000 young people in Scotland cut food spending amid financial pressure
New Trussell research finds 29 per cent of young people in Scotland have cut back on food due to financial pressures.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Mystery carvings on Scotland’s medieval stones set to be decoded
If these stones could talk they would have some stories to tell If these stones could talk they would have some stories to tell

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:10:32 +0100
Jolene singer Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her family has confirmed
Country singer Dolly Parton has passed away aged 80.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:14:13 +0100
Edinburgh to 'recoup' King's revamp funding from visitor levy pot for 30 years
A decision to allocate an additional £5m to the refurbishment was taken behind closed doors.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0100
Scottish bathroom firm promotes Anne Scullion to head of commercial
Scottish bathroom specialist Wholesale Domestic has promoted Anne Scullion to head of commercial, overseeing sales, marketing, ecommerce and showrooms in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0100
Portobello pupil calls for inclusive work experience for visually impaired people
A Portobello High School pupil is calling for more inclusive work experience opportunities for visually impaired young people after completing an internship with Sight Scotland.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Fears that university's staff-student policy has scope for 'predatory behaviour'
Academics were recently informed of the new rules, which ‘strongly discourage’, but do not prohibit, relationships with students over 18.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0100
What is the SNP free school bag policy, and why has it been criticised?
Work has begun to deliver on this key manifesto commitment, but what does it involve and what is the government trying to achieve?

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0100
'Skyscanner for Scotch whisky' to offer rare access for dram lovers
Sip Seekers founder says special series will create 'special moments that bring whisky lovers closer to the people'

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0100
From Bach to John Coltrane, 10 best Scottish classical and jazz concerts in September
The best Scottish classical and jazz concerts in September: The National Youth Choir of Scotland marks its 30th anniversary with a performance of perhaps the most famous choral work of all, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
How a shift at Waitrose changed everything for this luxury highland hotel chef
Theo Creton is the head chef at Links House at Royal Dornoch. This week, he takes on our Q&A.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:59:57 +0100
Edinburgh brewery Vault City launches four-beer dessert-inspired collection
Edinburgh brewery Vault City Brewing has launched four limited-edition sour beers inspired by desserts from Scotland and around the world.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:48:16 +0100
Glasgow unveils next stage of city centre improvements
The latest stage of improvements to Glasgow's city centre has been officially opened

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0100
Construction firm BAM appoints Mike King to lead its Scotland operations
BAM UK & Ireland has appointed Mike King as regional director to lead its construction operations in Scotland.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:33:36 +0100
Podcaster subjected his girlfriend to campaign of domestic abuse
Podcaster James English has been convicted of domestic abuse against his former partner

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:24:15 +0100
The transparency watchdog’s battle over Operation Branchform is about to begin
Having spent five years relentlessly pursuing the Scottish Government over the so-called "Salmond Files", Scotland's information commissioner is about to have Operation Branchform in his sights.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0100
Inverclyde to get new coding hub as Digital Xtra expands network
A new coding and AI hub is set to launch in Inverclyde as Digital Xtra expands its network of community technology hubs across Scotland.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:56:43 +0100
Well known market in Ayrshire town will close down after close to 40 years
A popular market in Ayrshire will close down after close to four decades

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:44:54 +0100
Lorraine Kelly reveals she has signed new TV contract but drops hints on new chapter
The presenter admitted she had struggled to 'shoehorn' in time to write her first two novels while doing her daytime TV job.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0100
Dalkeith Palace to host exhibition celebrating 200 years of Scottish photography
PhotoDalkeith RSA200 will open at Dalkeith Palace, showcasing 200 years of Scottish photography as part of the Royal Scottish Academy’s bicentenary celebrations.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:09:05 +0100
Aberdeen Post Office reopens after period of closure
Dyce Post Office has reopened on Victoria Street, restoring postal and banking services to the Aberdeen community.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:39:58 +0100
Trial of alleged Lockerbie bomber delayed for a third time
The trial of a man accused of building the bomb which destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie has been delayed after new evidence came to light

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:13:23 +0100
St Andrews to welcome Scotland's biggest golf tourism industry event in 2027
Scotland's biggest golf tourism industry event will return to St Andrews next year, when The Open will also roll back into town

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:57:35 +0100
Reported rapes and attempted rapes up almost one third in four years
Annual crime stats have revealed an alarming rise in crime

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0100
St Andrews set for £25m development after Home Bargains confirmed as first tenant
Home Bargains has been confirmed as the anchor tenant at Craigtoun Park, a £25m business park development in St Andrews.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0100
Man arrested and charged following Palestine Action hearing in Edinburgh
A man was arrested leaving a court room in Edinburgh where a hearing had been held for a number of people charged in connection with alleged support for Palestine Action

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:07:59 +0100
Dementia overtakes heart disease as Scots births reach new low
The annual statistics reveal Scotland's changing population dynamics

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0100
£126m Glasgow student accommodation project reaches major construction milestone
Unite Students has topped out its £126m Alexander Quay development, which will provide 934 student beds in Glasgow from 2027.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:49:25 +0100
Managers buy Scottish firm behind hundreds of UK homes out of liquidation
A liquidator has been appointed to an architects practice that has worked on hundreds of self-build projects across the UK.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0100
Spider-Man film drives visitor rise at GRID Braehead after release
GRID Braehead recorded a 73.5 per cent rise in footfall after Spider-Man: Brand New Day was released in the UK.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:32:00 +0100
Glasgow's Hunterian and Mackintosh House could gain top heritage status
Historic Environment Scotland is consulting on proposals to give Glasgow’s Hunterian Art Gallery and Mackintosh House Category A listed status.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:31:00 +0100
Council defends controversial tourist tax as it collects £5m in first month
Council leader Jane Meagher said that the 5% charge on overnight stays is expected to generate millions for the capital in the first weeks since its launch.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:07:00 +0100
New Larkhall community café gives young people with additional needs work experience
A new community café in Larkhall has opened, giving young people with additional support needs hands-on work experience.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:31:29 +0100
Motorcyclist dies in A70 crash near Lanark
A 57-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash near Lanark.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:11:20 +0100
Teenage motorcyclist killed in BMW collision
The road was closed for several hours after the collision

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:41:32 +0100
Motorists warned after crash disrupts key route between Scottish towns
Emergency services are at the scene

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:30:25 +0100
Teenage paddleboarders rescued off Moray coast
The coastguard said Buckie RNLI all-weather lifeboat went to the scene

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:33:00 +0100
Trade group demands Scotland scraps ‘not fit for purpose’ rates system
Scotland’s business rates system should be scrapped because it is no longer fit for the modern economy, a key energy industry group has said.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Council leader urges culture chiefs to 'stop using the media' to fight funding battle
Labour councillor Jane Meagher said she wants to engage directly with festival organisers about the funding impasse.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0100
'Sabotage': Union attacks ScotGov over crisis at taxpayer-funded shipyard
Concerns over the future of Scotland’s last commercial shipyard have intensified after its main union accused ministers of “sabotaging” Ferguson Marine by failing to deliver promised investment and contracts.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cash-strapped NHS Glasgow used emergency powers on £134k 'chandelier corridor' revamp
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invoked emergency procurement powers to spend £134,000 refurbishing senior managers' offices, bypassing competitive tendering.

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