Beyond the castle gates and ghost tours, the ornate buildings and leafy suburbs, a sordid truth rears its ugly head.

Residents of Iona and the National Trust for Scotland oppose a proposed 91-turbine offshore wind farm, warning it could set a precedent for Scotland's west coast seascapes.

SCOTLAND'S troubled transport agency faces the axe under SNP plans for one of the biggest ever shake ups in how ferries, roads and railways are operating, it can be revealed.

AN Icon with a right big capital I this week, readers. Ye’ll ken the Monarch of the Glen. Not the TV series but the oil painting of a proud red stag at bay in a misty Highland landscape of jaggy mountains and dark, glowering skies.

IN a fortnight which saw pogroms in Belfast, and immigrants in Scottish towns and cities afraid to walk the streets, it was left to the families whose losses the far right is currently exploiting to provide the only moral leadership.

As voters head to the polls in the Aberdeen South by-election, the Conservatives are eyeing a dramatic victory over the SNP.

A decade after Jo Cox was murdered, Scottish politicians have told how prevalent death and rape threats continue to be.

SNP councillor Nadia El-Nakla, who is married to former first minister Humza Yousaf, said death and rape threats made her consider stepping away from politics.

The cost of much-needed school replacements is up by more than one-third as councils face rising costs nationwide.

A £1.2m toboggan ride on Cairngorm promises year-round thrills – but critics warn of “Disneyfication”, erosion risks and damage to a fragile Highland landscape

A search is underway to find a vulnerable OAP who has been missing since this afternoon.

The Boston tourism board has said that the Tartan Army are bringing 'palpable joy' to the city ahead of the team's first World Cup match in 28 years.

Last year, the spotlight fell on Scotland’s top trade unionist Roz Foyer over the number of homes she owns. Today, she opens up to our Writer at Large in an emotional interview

As France unmasks a shadowy Israeli tech firm behind a global disinformation network, Foreign Editor David Pratt examines a nefarious track record

A police officer was threatened and another was struck by an egg during an anti-racism protest and associated counter-protest today.

A Glasgow-bound flight declared a mid-air emergency this afternoon.

Thousands joined an anti‑racism rally in Glasgow as counter demonstrators were held behind a police barricade days after far‑right disorder left five people injured.

Hampden gig proves this band is far from washed-up clown show

Scuffles broke out at as the rival protests were held in Scotland's biggest city

The birds came from different nests - and were found beside a dead adult pigeon

A car was driven off the road and then attacked by men wielding weapons in Scotland’s biggest city.

The 77-year-old man was taken to hospital

Engineers are on site to fix the problem

Below me, 8,000 agents, baggage handlers, and security staff are hard at work serving the the tens of thousands of passengers who visit the airport every day.

A Glasgow-set crime novel about a young woman, livestreamed murder and inequality is already earning major buzz — and keeping readers up all night. Kevin McKenna meets Kirsty Lockwood

Treated "like a pariah" and "the enemy", a founder of the John Muir Trust tells how he was ousted from the charity he created

The cash was provided by the Scottish Government to buy land for affordable housing, but the council now wants to build a school on the site instead.

Demands are being made for crucial reforms to help save Glasgow's heritage in the wake of fires and the closure of historic amenities.

A Scottish holiday parks company that was placed into administration owing £103m is to be sold

Scotch whisky markets remain 'very tough' but the executive chairman of the island distillery expressed hope.

Property firm Topland secures tenants for Search Consultancy and Waterstons

Pensions Commission will aim to address retirement concerns held by many

Woman says pregnancy cost her vital NHS gynaecology care, as exclusive data reveal removals from Scotland’s waiting lists have more than quadrupled in five years.

As researchers call for AI in the curriculum, one expert has warned that adults must commit to learning about it rather than pretending they can ignore it.

Quiz is set to close 11 stores in the coming days after collapsing into administration - see the full list.

Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson and former Celtic midfielder Lou Macari are among the people honoured by King Charles in the Birthday Honours List

King Charles has announced the recipients of the King's Birthday Honours for 2026

Iran's foreign minister has said a deal to end the war has "never been closer", despite a furious reaction by U.S President Donald Trump to an apparent leak

A major anti-racism protest will take place in Glasgow tomorrow, as organisers call on people "of all backgrounds, of all faiths and none" to 'reclaim the streets'

New report shows Scottish hotel sector showing 'resilience amid a challenging and uncertain economic backdrop'

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace following a serious assault on Lower Granton Road in Edinburgh.

Facebook, Instagram and Messenger users have reported widespread issues, with many unable to access accounts or load content during the outage.

A documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Kenyan-Scottish artist Beldina Odenyo will close this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival, organisers have announced.

As Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, The Herald is marking the occasion in style

Chef Nico Simeone is bringing his latest restaurant concept to Edinburgh, with Lennox set to open on Queensferry Street this July, replacing the existing Six by Nico West End site.

The buildings take their name from Greenock’s historic role as a centre of sugar importation

Campaign group For Women Scotland has accused the government-funded Equality Network of breaching its grant conditions. It follows a furious row over updated EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

A Glasgow-founded company has hailed new artificial intelligence hiring technology to help employers sift a "sea of AI-generated applications".

A new collection of homes at Longniddry Village in East Lothian has gone on sale, with properties starting from £240,000 and offering quick links to Edinburgh.

Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci has been spotted in Edinburgh while filming his new National Geographic series, enjoying dinner at popular Stockbridge Italian restaurant Sotto.