The Herald (Scotland)
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The £78m windfall that could stay in Scotland’s wind farm communities
Renewable energy developers are backing proposals that could allow Scottish councils to retain £78m a year from new onshore wind farms
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Swinney says the 'stars are aligning' for independence but polls show Scots split
John Swinney will tell SNP conference the stars are aligning for independence but three polls published this week show Scots are split on the constitution and rank it well below the cost of living in their list of priorities.
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Police and fire crews attend incident at industrial estate amid 'avoid area' warning
Police and fire crews attend an incident on Whitefriars Crescent, Perth, as drivers and pedestrians are urged to avoid the area on October 16.
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Diver exclusion zone imposed off Lewis as two fishermen remain missing
Police Scotland searches continue for two men missing after fishing boat FV Kilda went missing off Lewis. MAIB imposes diver exclusion zone near Port of Ness.
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Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after just five days in the job
Donald Trump’s White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of the role after five days, following criticism of her first briefing.
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Ivan McKee accused of being ‘disrespectful’ in heated NHS reform clash
Ivan McKee faced a fresh backlash at SNP conference as union leaders challenged NHS reform plans, job-loss fears and proposed cuts to management.
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Humza Yousaf challenges questions over Israel and Palestine's right to exist
Humza Yousaf says Palestinians’ right to exist is ignored as SNP MP Lara Bird attacks Ed Miliband and the UK Government over its Gaza response in Aberdeen.
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nding nearly doubled to help refugee doctors return to work in Scotland's NHS
Scottish Government nearly doubles funding for Bridges Programmes’ Refugee Doctors Programme, helping refugee doctors gain GMC registration and join NHS Scotland.
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Scottish estate with 3,460 acres and A-listed mansion goes on sale for £15m
Portmore Estate near Peebles, featuring a Category A-listed baronial mansion, 3,460 acres, cottages and a farm, is on the market for over £15m.
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Glasgow City Council spent £42.5m on taxis and private hire vehicles in five years
Glasgow City Council spent £42.5m on taxis and private hire vehicles in five years, including £38.1m on education transport, an FOI reveals.
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Man faces jail after £2.6m cocaine and heroin haul found among Christmas gifts
A man was caught in a £2.6m class A drugs bust just days before Christmas
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Stirling Santa Dash returns to raise funds for Strathcarron Hospice
Stirling Distillery’s Santa Dash returns on December 6, with £10 entry fees going to Strathcarron Hospice and festive rewards for runners.
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Center Parcs Scottish Borders reaches milestone as A7 junction opens
A new junction on the A7 between Hawick and Selkirk has been completed to provide access to the planned Center Parcs Scottish Borders holiday village.
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Man appears in court accused of murdering 17-year-old in Milton
Jack Dragsnes, 22, appears at Glasgow Sheriff Court accused of murdering 17-year-old Jack Mellon in Milton on October 14, and attempting to pervert justice.
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Government settles out-of-court with 'scapegoat' Sir Olly Robbins over dismissal
The UK Government settles with 'scapegoat' Sir Olly Robbins after his dismissal by Keir Starmer over his alleged role in the Lord Mandelson scandal and judicial review
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Qualified low-income students may be missing out on research opportunities
The UK’s STEM postgraduate pipeline could be leaving thousands of high-achieving students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds behind.
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Rare Scottish banknote sells at auction for more than five times the predicted price
A unique proof of a Scottish banknote designed by competition winner Kayla Robson sold for £11,000, while a rare COP26 note fetched £5,500.
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Aldi awards £6,250 to four Dundee and Tayside sports clubs
Four Dundee and Tayside sports clubs have shared £6,250 from Aldi Scotland's Scottish Sport Fund to improve equipment, training and access to sport.
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Burnham makes 'deeper devolution' vow and sets out view on independence referendum
Andy Burnham made a "deeper devolution" pitch to John Swinney in Motherwell, offering DWP and employment powers to Scotland — but his refusal to explicitly rule out a second independence referendum was described as "a significant moment" by Stephen Flynn.
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Tasmanian ferry crew in pay dispute over illness-stricken voyage from Scotland
Spirit of Tasmania V crew fell ill with shigella during its Scotland-to-Australia voyage, sparking a pay dispute now before Australia’s Fair Work Commission.
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Sir Alex Ferguson would make 'effective' mayor of Aberdeen says PM
Andy Burnham invoked Sir Alex Ferguson's name during a Motherwell speech on deepening Scottish devolution, but stopped short of calling for elected mayors — as Glasgow's £7.3bn productivity gap sharpens the debate.
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GlasGLOW returns with 'Zombie Zoo' theme and eight-metre-tall dancing Zombie God
GlasGLOW returns to Glasgow Botanic Gardens from October 16 to November 1 with its new Zombie Zoo theme, immersive displays and street food.
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Ithaca chief steps down as Rosebank decision looms
North Sea oil and gas producer Ithaca Energy is searching for a new chief executive after Luciano Vasques announced plans to retire next year
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Scottish car sales company increases turnover to £13.4m amid ‘purple patch’
A Scottish car sales and repair company founded more than six decades ago has reported a rise in turnover.
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Anti-Zionist Jewish student group backs proposal to drop antisemitism definition
On Friday, the university’s Kehillah society released a statement saying that the removal of the definition was a “core aim” of the group.
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Citizens’ jury says higher education funding should be 'reprioritised'
A Scottish citizens’ jury has backed free tuition and shown support for greater investment in skills-based higher education delivered at colleges.
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New visitor centre planned for Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh
he National Trust for Scotland plans a new visitor centre at Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh as part of a £20m conservation project.
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Ayrshire veterinary nurse found half naked after injecting himself with sedative
A veterinary nurse in Ayrshire was found passed out half naked in a toilet after injecting himself with a sedative
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Four face trial over explosion which killed Scots man in Rome
Four people will face trial after an explosion which caused the death of a Scottish man in Italy.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 16
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 Government 'cautious' over controversial Rosebank field to avoid 'mistakes'
The UK Government is being “cautious” about making public announcements over its decisions on the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields in order to avoid the “mistakes” of the previous government, the Scottish Secretary has said
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Rapist police sergeant jailed for 12 years after abusing two women
A rapist police sergeant who preyed on two women has been jailed for 12 years
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Cairngorms restaurant near Aviemore goes on the market for £20,000
Speyside Trust Restaurant & Café near Aviemore is on the market for £20,000, with £45,000 annual rent and a 120-cover venue in the Cairngorms, Scotland.
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National march against hyperscale data centres to be held in Edinburgh
People from across Scotland will march down the Royal Mile on Saturday, November 14, culminating in a rally outside the Scottish Parliament.
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Airdrie hospital access road secures planning approval and funding
The £2.3km Towers Road Link in Airdrie has secured planning approval and Scottish Government funding to support access to the new University Hospital Monklands.
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Scots face flight chaos as strikes and technical problems cause six hour delays
Travellers flying from Scotland to Italy are experiencing long delays on Friday, as strike action and an air traffic control issue cause disruption
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Man dies after being hit by car on A92 at Freuchie
A man has died after being hit by a car late on Thursday night
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What mounting pressures are pushing Scotland's car sales forecourts to collapse
A motor industry chief has highlighted mounting pressures after we revealed the collapse of two Scottish car sales firms in the space of a week
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Bacon rolls by drone? The US golf start-up targeting Scotland's fairways
Ryan Donovan explains why Scotland is central to Swoop's plans, how clubs could generate more revenue, and whether drone deliveries really are the future
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Aberdeen researchers launch two-year study into male breast cancer
University of Aberdeen researchers will study why breast cancer behaves differently in men, with £300,000 in Scottish Government funding.
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Scottish retail sales fall 0.7 per cent in real terms as shoppers rein in spending
Scottish retail sales rose 0.7 year on year in September, but fell in real terms as shoppers cut spending on non-food goods ahead of Christmas.
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Council vowed to block hotel construction over unauthorised Princes Street gift shops
City of Edinburgh Council’s building standards officials chased tenant Kitfox Limited for nearly a year over its failure to secure building warrants for the shops.
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Scottish Government to abandon 12-week orthopaedic target, leaked NHS plan reveals
A confidential NHS blueprint, obtained by The Herald, reveals the Scottish Government is set to abandon its legally-backed 12-week orthopaedic target — replacing it with a 26-week standard — while centralising surgery into regional hubs and telling patients to expect to travel.
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Bishop of Paisley attacks SNP for revoking anti-abortion group's fringe slot
Scotland's Catholic bishops leader has attacked the SNP for revoking permission for anti-abortion group SPUC to hold a fringe event at its Aberdeen conference.
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Scottish Government urged to intervene over Dundee University job cuts
The Scottish Government has been urged to intervene as "unacceptable" job cuts take place at the University of Dundee
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Scots islands face depopulation crisis amidst ferry chaos
Scotland’s island communities face a depopulation crisis, with Western Isles workforce projections raising fears as MPs call for better ferry and fixed links.
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MPs back island tunnels and bridges as answer to 'unreliable' ferry crisis
Westminster MPs say bridges and tunnels could transform Scotland’s islands, while urging urgent ferry upgrades and UK Government support for Shetland and Western Isles.
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Andy Burnham to offer John Swinney deal to 'hand more power to Scotland's regions'
Andy Burnham is set to offer John Swinney a deal to empower Scotland’s regions, shifting power from Westminster and Holyrood to boost jobs and growth.
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Lockerbie bombing suspect’s alleged confession can be used at US trial
A US judge in Washington rules an alleged confession can be used at Abu Agila Masud’s Lockerbie bombing trial over Pan Am Flight 103 on January 19.
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Highland school and nursery closed after fire devastates main building
Ballachulish Primary School and Nursery has closed after a fire devastated its main building on October 15. Highland Council is seeking alternative pupil space.