Edinburgh
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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.
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Summerhall Arts chief urges developers to ‘repair, not demolish’ much-loved arts hub
Plans unveiled last week by Edinburgh-based luxury homes developer AMA call for the demolition of several buildings at the Summerhall site.
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Fifth-generation Scottish sawmill firm unveils rise in revenue to £85.6m
The company behind one of the largest sawmills in the UK has posted a rise in revenue and profit
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Popular Edinburgh bar wins world's best cocktail menu award
Edinburgh cocktail bar Panda & Sons has won the world's best cocktail menu award for Transcend, its innovative menu using sub-zero techniques.
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Revealed: The Glasgow streets that rake in the most parking cash for council
The Glasgow streets that pull in the highest amount of parking fine cash for the city council have been revealed.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 12
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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Push for independence has 'turned a corner', Swinney claims
The push for Scottish independence has “turned a corner”, John Swinney has claimed.
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Concept Life Sciences appoints new CEO with 20 years of pharma experience
Concept Life Sciences appoints Dr Adrijana Vinter as CEO. The drug discovery CRO’s new leader brings 20 years’ pharmaceutical research experience and leadership.
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Climate change making restoring Scotland’s rainforest 'more complicated' - expert
Climate change is making restoring Scotland’s rainforest “more complicated” with access to funding “holding us back”, members of a coalition to save it have said.
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Sold in 30 countries: inside Nairn’s plans for the next chapter of growth
The Scottish oatcake maker's products are sold in more than 30 countries. Colin Dingwall explains the opportunities and challenges facing Nairn’s
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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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University to consider dropping IHRA antisemitism definition amid free speech fears
A motion submitted to the institution’s elected Senate criticises the definition as "focusing excessively on attitudes and speech relating to Israel".
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Aldi to invest £19.5 million in Scotland with new store and five extensions
Aldi will invest £19.5m in Scotland in 2027, opening a new Uddingston store and extending five existing supermarkets.
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Scottish guest house goes on sale for £1.7 million after 24 years under same owners
Edinburgh’s Glendale Guest House is on the market for £1.7m after 24 years, as owners Duncan and Elaine Stewart retire from the Newington business.
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John Swinney will not be investigated over claims he misled Parliament
The First Minister will not be investigated over claims he broke the ministerial code by misleading the Scottish Parliament, his independent advisers have decided
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New passport rules implemented for all passengers at major UK airport
Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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County Durham Beefeater among 110 old pubs saved after takeover creating 1,000 jobs
More than 100 former Beefeater, Brewers and Cookhouse sites will reopen after being acquired by Queensway Inns and Common Table Group.
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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Northern Lights: What causes the spectacular display and how to see them
Many people think the aurora occurs when particles from the Sun hit our atmosphere – but this isn’t the case
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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Europe’s best Christmas markets to visit this festive season
Europe is world-famous for its Christmas markets, and more than 1,500 take place every year. Choosing which to visit can be as tricky as putting together your present wish list. Here are the top picks, as voted for by travellers. #Destinations
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‘I’ve lost friends since my cancer diagnosis. People withdrew from me’
Macmillan Cancer Support said that so-called ‘cancer ghosting’ is leading to patients feeling they are facing the disease ‘alone’
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Northern Lights: What causes the spectacular display and how to see them
Many people think the aurora occurs when particles from the Sun hit our atmosphere – but this isn’t the case
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Frozen testicular tissue transplant offers hope of restoring fertility
Protecting fertility is a major challenge for young men undergoing aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy. Freezing their own testicular tissue before such treatments could help.
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Naturally occurring fungus could help protect wheat from disease – study
Wheat producers in northern Europe are particularly vulnerable to a disease called STB, which can cut wheat yields in half during severe outbreaks.
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Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store to close in January
Closure will cost at least 60 jobs, while Leeds and Bristol outlets to be converted to Flannels brand
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Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
Ethan Scott Brown died after being wrongly told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow
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Drunk lecturer killed husband and wife in crash after Christmas party
A former college lecturer who caused the deaths of a husband and wife in a crash while drink-driving after a Christmas party has been jailed for six years.
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British Jewish groups hold London vigil for victims of 7 October attacks
Organisations honour those who died three years ago as Andy Burnham says government stands with British Jews
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Five arrested at pro-Palestine protest on October 7 anniversary
A number of pro-Palestine demonstrations took place, despite calls for a ban or for the protests to be moved to a different date
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Harvey Nichols to leave Leeds as plans for city centre department store revealed
Many will be sad to see Harvey Nichols leave Leeds city centre
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Westminster seems to have run itself aground and Scotland is disgruntled - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Gareth Robson, Beckenham.
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Metal detectorist unearths two Bronze Age hoards in two years
The bronze and copper treasures date back about 3,000 years
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Darlington couple open first permanent cafe after six years in food van
A Darlington food van business Mighty Bite has taken a major step forward after opening its first permanent cafe to queues of customers.
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I'm a metal detectorist. Here's how I found two Bronze Age hoards in two years
The bronze and copper treasures date back about 3,000 years
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Roll-out begins for passport-free UK airport e-gates
The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.
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Bradford ranks among Britain's biggest investors in gold and silver - new study
Bradford ranks eighth in the UK for gold and silver investment interest, with 979 searches per 100,000 people amid a nationwide rise in buy gold searches.
