Scotland Herald

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:59:13 +0100
Motorists warned after crash blocks road heading into city
Drivers are to be expected, Traffic Scotland said

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:40:50 +0100
Trains to Glasgow disrupted after passenger falls ill
Rail services towards Glasgow Central have been disrupted after a passenger fell ill on board a train.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:33:12 +0100
Probe launched into death of woman found in Glasgow stairwell
The body of Sarah Aitken, 59, was found weeks after she was admitted to a mental health ward

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:28:27 +0100
Budget airline investigated over 'unfair' fees for parents flying with children
Ryanair’s family seat charges are under investigation — here’s why

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:49:32 +0100
Police: 'Anyone involved in disorder should expect to get arrested'
Protests were held across Scotland following a stabbing attack on Monday night in North Belfast

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
I'm following Scotland fans to the 2026 FIFA World Cup - here's what to expect
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.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Q Manivannan appeals to Holyrood bosses to lift trans toilet ban
Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan has urged Holyrood to lift its ban on trans people using toilets in their lived gender in the building.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:36:00 +0100
Home and garden giant fell into administration with 2,300 jobs lost owing £803m
A DIY home and garden improvement retail giant that collapsed into administration with the loss of thousands of jobs owed £803 million.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:35:00 +0100
Prestwick Airport signs agreement with major Chinese airport
Prestwick Airport has signed a deal with a major Chinese airport

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0100
Shares surge as North Sea giant makes $830m expansion move
North Sea giant ramps up acquisition drive amid surge in oil and gas prices fuelled by war on Iran.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0100
Scarlet kit has captured hearts of Tartan Army - but are strip costs now too high?
Scotland fans have embraced retro strip design as 2026 World Cup kick-off finally arrives

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0100
Trade body accuses First Minister of 'disinterest and contempt' for hospitality
The First Minister has been accused of “disinterest and contempt” for Scotland’s pubs, bars and restaurants

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100
More Palestinians killed in the West Bank in past three years than previous 17
The IDF and settlers have killed more people in the occupied West Bank in the past three years than the previous 17 combined, new analysis has found

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:56:00 +0100
'Iris and I are test cases - I hope more trans people will stand for election'
Scotland's first openly non-binary MSP has said they hope more transgender people will seek election.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:32:00 +0100
Historic Dundee manufacturer makes move into employee ownership
Ownership change at Scottish company that began life as a cotton mill in 1864

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
The historic Scottish town where property prices have soared
New analysis has revealed the four places in Scotland where first time buyer prices are rising fastest.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Q Manivannan: 'Abuse and threats have reinforced my belief I should be an MSP'
In their first interview since being elected Q Manivannan has told The Herald abuse and threats they experienced following their election has strengthened their resolve to continue as an MSP.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:32:00 +0100
HSE industry warning after preventable tank collapse left Scot injured
Safety chiefs have warned firms to check ageing industrial equipment after a rusting chemical tank burst apart and left a Scottish worker with life-changing injuries.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Personal iPads for P4s flagged as a 'concern' by local NHS official
The local NHS director has raised questions about the Scottish Borders Council's strategy to provide iPads to all children starting in Primary 4.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I'd rather be in the Highlands': Minister defends Commonwealth Games amid scrutiny
Maree Todd says she'd rather be "in the hills" than "camping out in a city" as Glasgow prepares to host the Commonwealth Games again amid questions over the 2014 health legacy.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I am very definitely Scotland's women's health minister', says Maree Todd
Maree Todd says she is Scotland's women's health minister despite the role being abolished and declines to say maternity care is safe for all women.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Motor finance complaints continue to rise as drivers review past PCP Agreements
Millions of drivers used Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Hire Purchase (HP) finance agreements to buy vehicles over the past decade

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:40:30 +0100
Police appeal to help trace 20-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh
Police are appealing for information to trace Harvey Brittan, who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:07:30 +0100
Tributes paid after death of beloved Scottish musician Brian McFie
Tributes have been paid following the death of a beloved Scottish artist and musician Brian McFie at the age of 65.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100
'Proud' custodians sell Isle of Skye hotel to Scottish luxury operator
Billy and Anne Harley declare that it has been an 'enormous privilege' to be the custodians of The Uig Hotel' as new owner sweeps in

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:46:13 +0100
Holyrood's rejection of Murrell inquiry called 'attempt to evade scrutiny'
Holyrood is "attempting to evade scrutiny" by rejecting calls to hold a parliamentary inquiry into Peter Murrell's embezzlement scandal.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:10:41 +0100
Two Scots among five charged over alleged £34m cocaine at-sea smuggling attempt
Two Scots are among five men who have been charged in relation to an alleged at-sea cocaine smuggling attempt.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:35:00 +0100
Demolition considered for Edinburgh nursery after roof collapse closure
A nursery forced to close after a ceiling collapse and major roof damage could now be demolished, councillors have been told.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:28:44 +0100
50 charged following crackdown on illegal e-bikes in Aberdeen
Eight search warrants were carried out at properties with five electric motorbikes, 19 e-bikes, 15 e-scooters, five petrol motorcycles, a van and a car seized

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:15:14 +0100
Is it time for the pension triple lock to be scrapped?
The triple lock has successfully arrested decades of decline in pensioner living standards, but a new report from the Resolution Foundation warns the policy has become an unaffordable lottery.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0100
Edinburgh headteacher appointed to lead Scotland's largest primary school
An Edinburgh headteacher is set to take charge of Scotland's largest primary school following a new appointment in East Lothian.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Why has Glasgow become caught up in protests following the Belfast knife attack?
Three arrests were made in Glasgow after protests linked to the Belfast knife attack. Here's how events unfolded across the UK.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:05:43 +0100
Loganair cuts to Scottish islands routes ‘farcical’, says Orkney businessman
An Orkney businessman has said upcoming cuts to flight schedules between Inverness and Scottish islands will be “extremely damaging for business and commerce”

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Aberdeen jobs fears mount amid shake-up at oil giant
Outlook for BP's operations in Scotland unclear as new chief executive looks to boost returns generated by global energy giant

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:54:16 +0100
Traffic lights could give priority to buses at busy Scottish road junctions
West Lothian could see priority traffic signals opening the road ahead for buses on some of its busiest streets. A study is planned as part of a new funding package to improve bus services throughout the county.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Edinburgh's Camera Obscura launches summer discount ticket scheme
Camera Obscura has reduced ticket prices for the summer holidays as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at helping families save money.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0100
Edinburgh councillors to decide on Roseburn tram route in September
A decision on whether Edinburgh's tram network should extend via the Roseburn Path is expected later this year.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:31:14 +0100
John Swinney condemns 'violent thugs' after Glasgow street clashes
First Minister John Swinney has backed Police Scotland after violent clashes in Glasgow left officers injured. The disorder erupted following a brutal knife attack in Belfast, with politicians accusing bad faith online actors of weaponising the trage...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0100
Edinburgh National Centre for Music appoints Anderson Strathern advisers
Anderson Strathern has been appointed to support plans for Edinburgh's new National Centre for Music at the former Royal High School.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:12:34 +0100
Man crashed into taxi which caused death of university lecturer in Glasgow
A man crashed into a taxi which caused the unfortunate death of a university lecturer who was a passenger in the cab.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:56:33 +0100
Glasgow park to be transformed for free Commonwealth Games screenings
Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park is set to be transformed for free Commonwealth Games screenings and activities for fans this summer.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:39:47 +0100
Nearly a quarter of Scottish adults have poor mental health, figures show
Nearly a quarter of Scottish adults are experiencing poor mental health, according to new figures, with experts saying rising living costs and pressure on public services have “taken a toll”.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0100
Edinburgh's Balmoral named UK's best traditional afternoon tea venue
The Balmoral's Palm Court has been crowned the UK's best destination for traditional afternoon tea at the 2026 Afternoon Tea Awards.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0100
Edinburgh schoolchildren feature in Scotland World Cup anthem video
More than 2,000 pupils, including children from Edinburgh schools, have joined together to perform a new anthem backing Scotland's national football team.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:01:03 +0100
Secluded Scottish cabin named best beach holiday hideaway in the UK
Sea views from the tub? Yes please

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:55 +0100
Worshippers locked in Glasgow mosque as tensions flared following Belfast 'attack'
Worshippers at Glasgow’s largest mosque were locked in as tensions flared on Tuesday following a "knife attack" stabbing in Belfast on Monday.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:41:00 +0100
Edinburgh MP urges city-wide firework ban as number of control zones rise
Last June, Dr Arthur wrote to major supermarkets across his constituency, urging them to halt sales of fireworks in the city.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0100
Queen star Roger Taylor announces Edinburgh Usher Hall date for 2026 tour
Queen drummer Roger Taylor will perform at Edinburgh's Usher Hall this September as part of a UK tour supporting his new solo album.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:11:54 +0100
‘Respected’ Scottish company acquires firm that has been trading for 200 years
A Scottish company described as 'one of the most respected' firms of chartered surveyors and property consultants has unveiled a significant acquisition.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:50:55 +0100
Three arrests after protest in Glasgow following Belfast 'knife attack'
Police Scotland said two officers and three members of the public were injured as hundreds of demonstrators - many with their faces covered - staged an anti-immigration protest in the city centre

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