Scotland Herald

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:17:27 +0100
Watch: Fire crews battle huge blaze near Glasgow as smoke billows into sky
Fire crews are battling a large-scale fire on the outskirts of Glasgow.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:36:24 +0100
Multiple rail routes into Glasgow Central suspended after power lines fault
The fault has been caused by an electrical issue on overhead lines

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:43:43 +0100
Motorists face 70-mile diversion after crash shuts rural road
Emergency services were alerted at 3am

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:41:40 +0100
Watch: Spectacular thunder and lightning storm rips across Central Belt
Skywatchers said they had 'never seen anything like it' as the skies lit up in the early hours

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Phoenix Disability Golf takes players from first swing to world stage
The group is quietly building one of the most ambitious disability‑sport programmes in the country from its base in Fife

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:55:00 +0100
Holocaust denier who fled to Scotland jailed for 10 months and banned from X
A notorious Holocaust denier who was extradited from Scotland after spending years on the run from authorities in France has once again been convicted for contesting crimes against humanity and making antisemitic insults.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Burnham's move to No 10 could be 'game changer' for Glasgow says SNP council boss
Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken believes Andy Burnham's expected move to Downing Street could finally secure a £400 million-a-year devolution deal for the city.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0100
HMRC takes court action against Scottish 'tax avoidance' companies
A court petition for a winding up petition has been lodged against Scottish firms suspected of promoting a tax avoidance scheme to council and NHS workers.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:31:00 +0100
'Crashes and Covid': How one Ayrshire hotel firm thrived over 30 eventful years
SimpsInns co-founder Malcolm Simpson reflects on 30 years of hospitality, surviving crashes, Covid and building an award-winning Ayrshire business.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0100
BBC confirms second series of Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel on Ulva
The BBC is heading back to the Isle of Ulva as Banjo Beale and partner Ro continue their ambitious mission to transform a crumbling mansion into a boutique hotel.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100
'Major milestone' reached as progress on £162m Edinburgh concert hall is revealed
Work on the 1000-capacity venue is expected to take until 2029 to complete.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Piece of nonsense': Holyrood's Presiding Officer cracks down on remote working
Holyrood's new Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson has introduced a crackdown on remote working with a raft of new measures brought in to ensure MSPs work in the building.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Today's cartoon is on the story about the Monklands hospital delay
Today's cartoon is on the delay to the Monklands hospital.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:43:35 +0100
Gary Oldman says Edinburgh TV Festival honour is ‘enormously flattering’
Actor Sir Gary Oldman has said being given the global icon award at the Edinburgh TV Festival is “enormously flattering”.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:12:28 +0100
Famous Scottish ice cream parlour targeted in break-in
Nardini's Cafe was targeted in a break-in overnight, with cash stolen from the premises. The popular Largs premises fell victim to an intruder, as a patio window was also smashed during the incident.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:32:55 +0100
Glasgow schoolboy 'was possibly exploited into selling drugs', murder trial hears
A schoolboy allegedly murdered by two teenagers was possibly exploited into selling drugs, a trial heard today.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:12:25 +0100
Woman reported missing from Carnoustie traced
Police are appealing to the public to help trace a 84-year-old woman who is reported missing from Carnoustie.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:43:47 +0100
Sweeping changes proposed to ease chronic overcrowding in Scottish prisons
Prisoners serving a sentence of less than five years could be released after serving 30% of their term under new Government plans.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:28:45 +0100
Ground movement in former pit village is ‘still ongoing’, experts say
Experts have said they are yet to establish the cause of ongoing ground movement at a former mining village, more than a month after it was first reported.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:23:03 +0100
Five Edinburgh bars join month-long Daiquiri Dash celebration this July
Five Edinburgh cocktail bars will serve special daiquiris throughout July as part of the city’s first Daiquiri Dash, launched ahead of National Daiquiri Day.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0100
Barrack Charitable Trust awards £106,000 to 25 Scottish organisations
More than £106,000 has been awarded to charities across Scotland, supporting projects ranging from heritage and homelessness to cancer care and family support.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:07:44 +0100
Money raised from Glasgow’s new tourist tax 'could be spent on night buses'
Money raised from Glasgow’s new tourist tax could be spent on night buses or the set-up of new publicly operated ones, according to a city councillor.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0100
Why did shares in easyJet soar on London stock market today?
Board of easyJet moves to secure more time for Castlelake to come up with 'more attractive proposal' for airline

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:37:46 +0100
SNP sends £2.1bn Monklands hospital back to drawing board weeks after election
The £2.1bn Monklands hospital plan has been sent back for redesign, casting doubt on its 2031 opening just weeks after the SNP election campaign.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:34:29 +0100
Boston twinning plan approved by Glasgow councillors
Glasgow has moved a step closer to twinning with Boston, as the US city was praised for embracing the Tartan Army with “warmth” and “good humour”.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:28:42 +0100
Man arrested over alleged assault after woman found dead in Scottish Borders
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault following the death of a woman in the Borders.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:06:42 +0100
Man charged after armed officers called to disturbance on Glasgow street
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a disturbance in the Priesthill area of Glasgow.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0100
Historic royal yacht Bluebottle crowned world number one in Dragon class racing
A yacht once owned by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip has climbed to the top of the international sailing rankings after a successful championship campaign.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:51:36 +0100
John Swinney defends Nicola Sturgeon against bullying allegations in SNP row
John Swinney has defended Nicola Sturgeon after whistleblowers accused her of 'bullying' when they tried to raise concerns over Peter Murrell and SNP finances.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:49:13 +0100
Holiday park plans approved at historic country mansion in Borders
An historic 18th century building near Canonbie and its grounds will be transformed into a holiday park – after councillors gave the huge tourism development the green light on Wednesday

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0100
Swan Residences launches 105 new luxury student studio apartments in Glasgow
A new student accommodation development featuring 105 studio apartments and one of the city's largest outdoor amenity spaces has opened in Glasgow.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:38:00 +0100
First look at Edinburgh bar replacing Westside Rodeo after controversial relocation
The venue was formerly Westside Rodeo, a country-themed bar with karaoke and a bucking bronco

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:31:11 +0100
AI-generated job applications causing issues at NHS Shetland
NHS Shetland is receiving a high number of job applications from overseas which do not meet eligibility criteria and are thought to be generated using artificial intelligence (AI).

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:03:32 +0100
Lindsays to merge with Dallas McMillan in major Glasgow legal sector deal
Scottish law firm Lindsays is set to significantly expand its Glasgow presence through a merger with fellow legal practice Dallas McMillan.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:41:48 +0100
Scottish fashion company collapses into liquidation after 12 years
A Scottish company has appointed a liquidator following a “period of loss-making”.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0100
'Bloody furious': Emergency summit to be held over suspected anti-Muslim attacks
City of Edinburgh councillors passed a motion condemning the attacks and pledging to work together to prevent future incidents. 

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:57:46 +0100
Presiding Officer defends Holyrood media pen amid editors' backlash
Holyrood's Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson has defended the parliament's decision to put up a media "pen" after a backlash from journalists.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:50:15 +0100
Major new public artwork by Turner Prize-winning artist gifted to Glasgow
A new public artwork by Turner Prize winning artist Jasleen Kaur has been unveiled along the North bank of the River Clyde.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:35:02 +0100
First Minister considers new rules for 'hungry' AI data centres
John Swinney is considering new planning guidance for hyperscale AI data centres as Greens press for a moratorium over energy and climate concerns.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0100
'Edinburgh is our home': Scotland's capital launches campaign celebrating migration
The campaign, entitled Edinburgh is our home, will tell the stories of migrants and refugees who have moved to the city and now call it home.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0100
Edinburgh Christmas 2026 to bring back Big Wheel, Star Flyer and Santa's Stories
Edinburgh’s Christmas celebrations will return this November, with organisers confirming dates and the comeback of some of the event’s most popular attractions.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:55 +0100
Project to bring forgotten voices from Scotland's shipbuilding past back to life
The vital contribution of workers to innovation, safer and more equitable working practices and the role of women in shipbuilding will be the focus of a new research project telling the hidden history of the sector.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0100
Glasgow Clyde College students honoured in Harris Tweed design competition
Fashion students have been recognised for reimagining historic Harris Tweed designs as part of an award-winning industry collaboration.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:15:44 +0100
Poll: 'Scots would rather SNP works with Sinn Féin than Burnham's Labour'
Ipsos Scotland managing director Emily Gray said the polling “sums up the scale of the challenge facing Andy Burnham in Scotland”.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:12:06 +0100
Woman found dead in car in Glasgow
A police investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in a car in Glasgow.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0100
Scullion Law associate director recognised at Scottish Veterans Awards 2026
A Glasgow-based solicitor and Army Reservist has been recognised at the Scottish Veterans Awards after being shortlisted for two honours.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0100
'Deep unfairness': Anger as government overturns council vote on student flats plan
The 125 bed, five-storey accommodation block will replace the existing building at 50 Gillespie Crescent, which served as the headquarters of Sight Scotland.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:31:46 +0100
Conservationists win award for effort to save scenic spot's most colourful visitor
A rare butterfly comeback? Great news for this endangered species

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:23:00 +0100
Edinburgh Airport ranked third-worst in UK as more than half of flights delayed
More than half of flights departing Edinburgh Airport in July were delayed, according to a new study analysing four years of aviation data.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
I'm following Scotland fans to the 2026 FIFA World Cup - all coverage here
I'd trade all the countless cold, wet nights at Hampden for the excitement that is building right now, and I can't wait to get in among the fans across the Atlantic.

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