Edinburgh
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Rare Charles Rennie Mackintosh piece sells for £609,850 at auction
Rare Charles Rennie Mackintosh lantern sells for £609,850 at Lyon & Turnbull auction in Edinburgh, more than 20 times its estimate, alongside Mackintosh works.
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A bright spot in an uncertain outlook for Aberdeen
As attention turns to Aberdeen for the SNP conference, new analysis suggests the city's office market is enjoying its strongest run in years.
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Photo exhibition in Edinburgh tells story of fierce Ukraine war battle
A photo exhibition telling the story of the defence of a town in Ukraine has been installed in Edinburgh
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Police Scotland officer found guilty of raping teenage girl and woman
Carmichael John Williamson attacked both women on the Shetland Islands
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Police officer found guilty of rape in Shetland
A serving officer has been convicted of numerous sexual offences at the High Court in Edinburgh.
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New city store bolsters IKEA's presence in Scotland
Swedish home furnishings retailer IKEA has opened its brand-new Plan and Order Point in Aberdeen’s Union Square.
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Edinburgh skate shop teams up with global footwear brand for 25th anniversary
A global footwear and clothing brand has teamed up with Scotland's longest-running independent skate shop to celebrate the store’s 25th anniversary.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 15
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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University bosses warned of serious reputational damage over 90 programme closures
A motion submitted ahead of the next staff and student Senate meeting calls on university leadership to "reconsider" the decision to close 90 programmes.
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'A significant moment for Edinburgh': Capital to host G20 finance meeting next summer
Finance ministers and central bank governors will meet at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on July 8 and 9.
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New passport rules implemented for all passengers heading to Newcastle Airport
Passengers arriving at Newcastle Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.
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Scotland's hybrid working crackdown for civil servants is 'unworkable', union warns
The Scottish Government has been told its hybrid working crackdown for civil servants is unworkable, according to a trade union chief.
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Banknotes donated to Edinburgh charity shop fetch £85,000 at auction
An extraordinary collection of rare banknotes donated to a British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop in Edinburgh has raised an incredible £85,860 at auction to help fund lifesaving research.
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Council plans £23.5m hygiene facilities overhaul after EHRC single-sex guidance
According to the local authority, improvements to the public hygiene facilities could cost as much as £23.5 million in capital funding over a ten-year span.
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Rare banknotes donated to charity shop sell for more than £85,000
An anonymous donation of 160 banknotes was made to a charity shop in Edinburgh
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Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 for children's specialist hydrotherapy sessions
Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 to County Durham charity Heel and Toe, funding specialist hydrotherapy for children with disabilities and complex needs.
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Super-rare Harry Potter book full of spelling mistakes sells for over £300,000
JK Rowling's name appears as 'Joanne Rowling'
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Scottish car dealer placed into compulsory liquidation after HMRC court action
A Scottish city car sales company has been placed into liquidation.
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Three in four Scottish firms expect price rises as costs pile on pressure
Scottish business confidence has returned to positive territory, but most firms still expect to raise prices amid continuing pressure on revenues and profits
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Rockstar HR chief denies asking staff to ‘keep tabs’ on union membership
Rockstar Games HR chief denies ordering staff to monitor IWGB membership as 23 former workers claim unfair dismissal over Discord posts at Scottish tribunal.
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'One of three in the world' teapot by influential Scottish designer sells for £133k
Rare Christopher Dresser silver-plated teapot sells for £133,600 at Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh, while C.F.A. Voysey’s River Rug fetches £95,500.
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UK to decide on drilling North Sea ‘shortly’ as energy bills rise
The controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw fields were given the green light in 2022 and 2023, but the plans were later ruled as being ‘unlawfully approved’
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'Lincoln in the Bardo' leaps from book to stage in Missy Mazzoli's new opera
“Lincoln in the Bardo” is an opera set in a graveyard, featuring Abraham Lincoln grieving his son's death
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Ottolenghi and Leith whisky maker create new Scotch whisky for Edinburgh restaurant
Woven partners with Ottolenghi on a Mediterranean-inspired Scotch whisky, launched to mark the brand’s first Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh on October 2.
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Scottish company owned by Sir Brian Souter family firm swings to £1m loss
A long-standing Scottish engineering company working with the oil and gas industry has posted a swing to a loss.
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Councillor cleared of standards breach after forwarding constituent's email to boss
Councillor James Dalgleish, the capital’s education convener, had been reported to the Ethical Standards Commissioner after the incident in September 2025.
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Man travels 4,000 miles to belt out throat song to locals at County Durham waterfall
World-renowned Mongolian throat singer Batzorig Vaanchig has showcased his unique vocals beside the River Tees at High Force waterfall, one of County Durham's most famous landmarks.
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Ministers must step up to help creatives facing eviction from Scotland's arts spaces
Bit by bit, the nation’s creative spaces are being sold off, plunging Scotland’s artists and makers into an uncertain future. Urgent action must be taken.
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Remote tearoom scoops big prize at Scottish Cafe and Bakery Awards
A remote tearoom in Lochaber has scooped one of the top prizes at this year's Scottish Cafe and Bakery Awards.
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Edinburgh jewellery store wins second national design award
Sheila Fleet Jewellery has won its second national store design award in 2026 for its immersive, nature-inspired Edinburgh shop.
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Independent school pioneering AI says teaching comes first, tools second
ESM has developed a policy on the use of AI in classrooms that has specific guidance for grade levels, but keeps teaching at the forefront.
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The UK's lowest-rated bank has been revealed – with queues the biggest complaint
A study of 849 UK bank branches found more than one in five had Google ratings below three stars. See which branches scored lowest and what customers liked best
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'Bring it on': Edinburgh film festival chief reveals dates for milestone 80th edition
Organisers say the 80th edition will build on the success of last summer’s festival, which saw a 35 per cent increase in admissions.
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Hillhouse Group opens £5 million asphalt plant in Midlothian
Hillhouse Group opens £5m Edinburgh Asphalt plant at Soutra Mains Quarry, supplying 50+ mixes across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
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Scottish city housing developer collapses into administration
A Scottish city developer and builder has been placed into administration.
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John Cleese urges St Andrews students not to vote for Green MSP Q Manivannan
John Cleese urges University of St Andrews students not to elect Green MSP Q Manivannan as rector, citing comments about rape and its psychological effects.
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Edinburgh’s new Arthur’s Seat gallery begins construction after £253,000 funding
Work has begun on a free, permanent Arthur’s Seat gallery at Edinburgh’s Dynamic Earth, backed by £253,000 in public fundraising and heritage funding.
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Review: Guitar star Erja Lyytinen wows audience at Darlington venue
Queen of the Slide Guitar Erja Lyytinen delivered an intimate solo blues set at Darlington’s Angels Cut, featuring Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Hallelujah.
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Celtic fan ordered to do unpaid work after 'offensive gesture' to Lawrence Shankland
A Celtic fan who made an offensive gesture to ex-Hearts star Lawrence Shankland has been ordered to do unpaid work
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Holyroodhouse to unveil Christmas display inspired by Scottish legend
The Palace of Holyroodhouse will feature illuminated stags, decorated Christmas trees and festive events from November 19 to January 4.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 13
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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UK's Burnham weighs approval for oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a crucial decision on whether to allow oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
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Award-winning Edinburgh restaurant and cocktail bar hires Michelin-recognised chef
The Voyage of Buck in the capital’s West End has hired Gorgie native Nathan Graham to lead the venue’s kitchen team.
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BBC announces two-part documentary series on J.K. Rowling
BBC Factual and BBC Scotland have announced a two-part documentary series on Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
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New campaign to reopen ScotRail line launched after '24 years of talk'
A campaign has been launched to re-open the Stirling-Dunfermline rail line to allow passengers to travel between the two cities.
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I watched all eight episodes of 'VisionQuest' on Disney+ — and the new Marvel TV show is a mind-bending sci-fi triumph powered by Paul Bettany's Vision and James Spader's Ultron
VisionQuest is a strikingly effective and wonderfully assembled final chapter to Marvel's Wanda/Vision TV trilogy.
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First national memorial for Arandora Star takes place in Glasgow
An event first national commemoration of the sinking of the Arandora Star has taken place in Glasgow
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'A very special lady': Tributes paid to matriarch of Edinburgh restaurant empire
Giacinta Crolla, the co-founder of the city’s Vittoria Group alongside her husband Alberto, died on September 27, her family said on social media.
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CrossCountry to add eight Voyager trains and 60,000 seats a week
CrossCountry will add eight Voyager trains from early 2027, creating more seats, reducing crowding and improving reliability on routes across Great Britain.
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'I'd recommend this kitchen tool - it's almost like having an extra chef'
Scott Campbell is the head chef at Badger & Co on Castle Street in Edinburgh. This week, he takes on our Q&A.