The Herald (Scotland)
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The £32m East Lothian question lurking behind Edinburgh's business rates win
Edinburgh has overtaken Glasgow as Scotland's biggest source of business-rates income, but a dramatic rise in East Lothian raises fresh questions
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'Postcode lottery' warning as backlash grows over leaked NHS orthopaedic care plans
Arthritis UK warns Scotland’s leaked NHS orthopaedic plan could mean longer waits and travel for surgery, as unions and surgeons demand meaningful consultation.
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'Emergency incident' leads to rail disruption on busy commuter route
Train services are returning to normal after the incident
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Fire crews tackle blaze in Scottish town as road closed and cordon put in place
Fire crews were called out during the early hours of the morning to tackle a blaze that broke out on a Scottish town's main street.
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Scottish city restaurant company placed into liquidation
Edinburgh restaurant company said it had 'taken the difficult decision' to close its doors.
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Scotland unemployment falls to 4.3 per cent, below UK average
The latest job figures for Scotland revealed in this month's data
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Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year
Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.
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Reform comms chief wears Meta smart glasses at Holyrood as Lib Dems demand ban
Reform UK’s communications chief in Scotland says he wears Meta smart glasses at Holyrood as Lib Dems call for a ban over privacy and security fears.
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Inside Scotland's business rates: Who pays and how are bills calculated?
They are one of the biggest bills facing businesses in Scotland. But just how are business rates worked out?
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NHS told bereaved family Herald maternity death figures 'wrong' - but data was right
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde apologises after a bereaved family was told maternity death figures revealed by The Herald were wrong, despite coming from the board's own data.
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A 600 rates shock for one Scottish business - and six reforms to fix broken system
Business leaders across Scotland have joined The Herald's Reset the Rates campaign, backing six reforms to create a fairer, simpler and more predictable business rates system
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John Swinney hails ‘golden opportunity’ for Scottish businesses in India
John Swinney hails India as a “golden opportunity” for Scottish food and drink as his trade mission promotes salmon exports, tourism and investment.
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Drivers to get new rights to challenge ‘rip-off’ private parking charges
Drivers are set to get new rights to challenge unfair private parking charges, including a guaranteed five minutes to decide whether to park, the Government has announced.
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Tour de France opening ceremony to take place at Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle will host the Tour de France opening ceremony on June 30, 2027, ahead of the race's Grand Départ in Scotland.
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SNP delegates back domestic energy production as ministers urged to finalise strategy
SNP conference backs domestic energy production as Stephen Gethins urges the Scottish Government to finalise its oil and gas strategy amid North Sea debate.
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Sam Fender announces huge Scottish gig in Lord of the Rings-style video
Sam Fender announces a huge Scotland concert in a Lord of the Rings-inspired video, featuring Edinburgh’s Murrayfield. Newcastle singer urges fans to sign up.
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Helicopters, lifeboats join search for man who fell from CalMac ferry near Arran
HM Coastguard search for missing man reported overboard off Arran stood down after eight hours; CalMac ferry services disrupted on October 19 following incident.
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BBC drama The Young Team begins filming in Govan with star-studded cast
BBC drama The Young Team films in Govan, starring Jakob James Smith, Connor Newall and Scot Greenan, adapting Graeme Armstrong’s novel about gang violence.
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Royal Bank of Scotland appoints new executive chair ahead of 300th anniversary
Robert Begbie will become Royal Bank of Scotland’s executive chair for Scotland on January 1, 2027, ahead of the bank’s 300th anniversary.
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Rock TV series Traitors' Scottish style with House of Bruar's guide to tartan
With the huge popularity of the BBC programme Traitors, Scottish style is once again dominating the world of fashion
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Inverness MSP calls for standalone city council amid Scottish local government reform
Emma Roddick urges Scottish Government to create a standalone Inverness City Council as local government reform sparks debate over Highland Council’s future.
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Beeks sees further growth as AI products gain traction with financial firms
The Renfrew-based technology group reported record revenue of £40m and said demand for its analytics and AI products is exceeding expectations
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Glasgow play Snuff returns to Scottish stages after more than 20 years
Davey Anderson’s play Snuff returns to the Traverse Theatre and Glasgow’s Tron Theatre in February and March 2027, exploring violence, masculinity and social division.
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£250,000 community grants launched to support red squirrel conservation
New £250,000 red squirrel conservation grant scheme offers UK communities up to £5,000 for habitat projects, wildlife events and education through RSRN.
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Family 'devastated' after PE teacher dies after being struck by car
Daren Baillie’s family pay tribute after 51-year-old Fife PE teacher died when hit by a car on the A92 near Freuchie. Police Scotland appeal for witnesses.
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£900m Scottish refurbishment framework opens for contractor applications
Scottish Procurement Alliance opens £900m RM4 refurbishment framework, inviting contractors to bid for housing and public building repairs by December 11, 2026.
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£1 million scheme launched to bring Glasgow’s empty listed buildings back into use
Glasgow launches a £1m grant scheme offering £15,000-£350,000 to bring vacant listed buildings back into use and protect the city’s heritage.
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'Scandal' - Homeless deaths in Scotland soar 38 in a year as housing crisis deepens
The number of homeless people dying in Scotland has soared by 38 in just one year with 232 deaths recorded in 2025 as the country’s housing emergency claims an ever more devastating toll.
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160 offshore workers to strike over pay in dispute 'threatening UK fuel supplies'
More than 160 Apache offshore workers will strike on October 21 and November 4 over pay, as Unite warns of risks to UK fuel supplies and the Forties pipeline.
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'My career highlight? Securing a place in the Michelin Guide at the age of 25'
Nathan Graham is the head chef at The Voyage of Buck in Edinburgh. This week, he takes on our Q&A
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Andy Burnham is looking for a Scottish adviser — they'll have their work cut out
Last week, Andy Burnham made three devolution offers to Scotland at Motherwell but his pitch for contained little detail on funding.
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UK's first subsea HVDC cable plant opens at Port of Nigg with £350m investment
Sumitomo Electric has opened the UK's first subsea high-voltage cable factory at Port of Nigg, with up to 250 direct jobs expected.
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Glasgow law student wins scholarship offering Pinsent Masons placements
Strathclyde law student Arisha Asghar has won the 2026 Kirk Murdoch Scholarship, offering financial support, mentoring and placements at Pinsent Masons.
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Five Moray coastal projects win share of £100,000 fund after public vote
Five Moray coastal projects share £100,000 from Crown Estate Scotland’s 2026 fund, supporting water safety, dune protection, beach repairs and marine education.
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'Radical' bookshop in row with travel writer over alleged 'antisemitic' posts
The bookstore pulled the October 21 event after becoming aware of several "problematic" social media posts by Mr Sayarer.
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Email reveals what Peter Mathieson really thinks about university programme closures
Sir Peter Mathieson defended recent programme closures at Edinburgh University in an email sent to a student and a number of regional MSPs.
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Major junction closed in both directions near Kilmarnock after crash
Emergency services are at the scene
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Former lighthouse vessel turned floating hotel named Europe’s leading boutique hotel
The Fingal Hotel, which was also named as Scotland's leading boutique hotel, is managed by the The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust.
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Police investigating 'threatening messages' sent to schools across Scotland
Police Scotland is treating threatening messages sent to several schools as a hoax after staff were evacuated during an in-service day. The incidents coincided with more than 150 schools in Northern Ireland receiving similar emails.
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Fish crime crackdown as Operation Salmo seeks to protect amorous anamniotes
A week long enforcement campaign has been launched across Scotland in an effort to crack down on fish crime
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Scots invited to shape permanent Queen Elizabeth memorial in Scotland
What should Scotland’s permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth look like?
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Edinburgh passengers to get free cabin bag under EU rules but there's a catch
Edinburgh Airport passengers can expect EU baggage rules to change in the next year.
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Scottish salmon farm operator reports loss of £64 million
Bakkafrost Scotland has reported deepening losses to £64 million.
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Opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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Probe to be held into farm worker’s death at Graham's The Family Dairy
The Fatal Accident Inquiry will examine what happened at a farm near Kippen
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Glasgow and Midlothian libraries shortlisted for national awards
Glasgow Life and Midlothian Library Service have been shortlisted for the 2026 SLIC Awards, recognising projects supporting communities across Scotland.
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Expensive, confusing and unfair: Why Scotland's business rates need reform
Cost, confusion and complexity. Why The Herald has launched its Reset the Rates campaign
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Russia to be invited to G20 finance summit in Edinburgh despite European tensions
Last week, the UK Government announced that finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s leading economies will gather in Scotland’s capital.
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Clyde Munro appoints former Portman Dentex chief Louise Reeves as CEO
Clyde Munro Dental Group appoints Louise Reeves as CEO, succeeding founder Jim Hall, as Scotland’s 65-practice network plans its next growth phase.
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RHASS finance director wins CFO of the Year after financial turnaround
Nicky Wood of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland has won CFO of the Year after helping return the organisation to surplus.