Two Russian sailors who were detained in Scotland after the seizure of a tanker have returned to Moscow after being released and one has discussed his experience

Sir Keir Starmer says 'really good progress' has been made on whisky tariffs on his trip to China

The Scottish Government is being urged to “put things right” and make financial compensation payments to Gypsy Travellers for the harm caused by the so-called “Tinker Experiment”

A company which provided track and trace services for NHS Scotland during the Covid pandemic has a lucrative contract with ICE to help it carry out immigration raids in the United States

Traditional music students are facing a glass ceiling to progress to teaching

The Scottish Government has restricted details of NHS Fife's improvement plan in the aftermath of the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal.

Proposals have been brought forward for a new £200m hotel as part of a huge development led by a duke’s family firm

Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison has written to Treasury to clarify whether 'consequential funding' will be provided to Scotland

Investment business chaired by Sir David Murray makes big profit on Edinburgh land deal but warns 'prohibitive' restrictions are hampering developers.

Airdrie is set to become Scotland’s first AI Growth Zone under plans ministers say will unlock £8.2bn of private investment, create thousands of jobs and transform Lanarkshire into a major hub for artificial intelligence, data centres and clean en...

First Minister John Swinney defended his government's push for independence amid increasing global tensions and uncertainty.

Today's cartoon is on GP IT issues

It’s the main event of the year for Scotland’s education sector – The Herald Education Awards 2026. Who will be this year’s outstanding achievers as the even opens for entry?

Headteachers at some of Scotland’s leading independent schools have highlighted tough choices facing parents hit by higher fees as a direct result of a UK Government VAT policy.

A controversial UK Government decision to impose VAT on private school fees with the funds promised to boost state education, has raised questions over what has happened to the money in Scotland.

Life and legacy of trailblazing designer and musician to be honoured in Paisley.

The latest addition to Scotland's ferry fleet has been spotted off the coast of Italy as it continues its journey home after leaving the Turkish shipyard where she was built.

John Swinney has said the Scottish Government was not informed that two members of crew were removed from the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1, until after the US had done so.

Almost 200 jobs have been saved after a UK outdoor retailer secured new investment.

RCGP Scotland warns outdated IT systems in GP practices are risking patient safety and urges the next Scottish Government to act.

The land at Springfield Road and Dalmarnock Road has been earmarked for a supermarket for several years but delays held up the construction

Scotland’s Health Secretary has admitted he cannot say whether every ward at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital was formally validated as safe, as ministers face mounting pressure over patient safety, political accountability and unans...

Glasgow's premier entertainment complex has been declared "in great shape" following a substantial increase in visitors, gigs and exhibitions

Glasgow would be happy to use other council’s unspent budgets to address the city’s housing emergency, a senior councillor has said.

The Scottish Tories want to introduce a two-child limit on the Scottish Child Payment, claiming it puts parents off working. But does it?

Starlink satellite connectivity will be rolled out to each vessel, as well as access to Aavora, Clarus’ proprietary Starlink management platform.

First Minister John Swinney has called for British warships to be based in Scotland to protect country's "assets" at time of global tensions.

An RAF jet declared a mid-air emergency after taking off from a Scottish airbase on Wednesday.

Glen Dye in Aberdeenshire has been named as one of the best wellness experiences in the world by travel authority National Geographic. 

Network Rail engineers have been dispatched to the site of the fault

The former chef and owner of 'Scotland's most remote restaurant' has announced plans for a new venture on the Isle of Coll.

Road closures have been put in place as firefighters tackle a blaze in Aberdeen.

A drinks exporter has secured exclusive distribution rights to a Loch Lomond brewery's full portfolio.

Jurors heard the Aberdeen-born singer carried out the assaults because he felt he could get “sex on demand”

The report uncovered a series of “systemic risks to academic standards and the quality of the student experience at the University of Glasgow”.

Only one Scottish business has been featured in the latest edition of an annual UK-wide "Top 50 Gastropubs list".

Emergency services were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks at Crosshill Station around 6.11 pm on Tuesday.

Six weeks ago, part of the viaduct fell into the River Spey, shocking residents who regularly used the bridge for walking and cycling. 

Lady Smith found pupils were sexually, physically and emotionally abused from the 1950s onwards

The actor went to youth theatre classes, had work experience backstage and sold ice cream as an usher before his stage debut at the venue.

A business leader has hailed the 'golden opportunity' Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and its windfall £150 million spend

Firms in a high-end Glasgow shopping arcade have won their appeal after the city council claimed planned improvements were “inappropriate”.

Amazon’s authorised documentary about Melania Trump has sold just 1.04 per cent of available tickets in Scotland’s Vue cinemas.

Popeyes UK has officially announced the opening of its first Dundee restaurant.

A medical technology company developing miniature ultrasonic scalpels for robotic surgery has raised £1.9 million of fresh funding

A historic Port Glasgow building is going from 'strength to strength' following a £3.2 million restoration project.

HIllwalkers are to take over a remote bothy - giving it a new lease of life.

The Scottish Government will defend its transgender prisoners' policy in court over three days in a long-running For Women Scotland row.

Milne and Jackson launched the popular soul food business as kitchen residents at brewery Six Degrees North. 

NHS Fife’s chairperson says their focus remains on providing an “inclusive and supportive environment” for staff as the board prepares to respond to an appeal from Sandie Peggie’s legal team.