Archive
-
Date
Everybody can be replaced: Rangers manager on shock decision to hook James Tavernier
PHILIPPE Clement has played down his decision to substitute his captain James Tavernier with half an hour remaining in Rangers’ heavy Europa League defeat to Lyon at Ibrox tonight. Clement took off Tavernier and replaced him with his summer loan
-
Date
Saints must show no fear at Ibrox - Simo Valakari
Facing Celtic and Rangers in back-to-back games is a daunting run for even the most in-form Scottish Premiership side. Brendan Rodgers’ rampant Hoops showed no mercy at McDiarmid Park on Saturday, battering Saints 6-0 to add to their torrid record
-
Date
Rangers 2-2 Celtic: What the managers said
The first Glasgow Derby of the season ended in a dramatic 2-2 at Broadwood on Thursday night. Rangers took an early lead through Kirsty Howat's glorious volley, before Katie Wilkinson fired in a second from the penalty spot. Celtic responded
-
Date
Rangers 2-2 Celtic: Celtic super subs complete second-half comeback
Celtic came back from two goals down to snatch a point in the first Glasgow Derby of the season at Broadwood on Thursday night. A stunning volley from Kirsty Howat and a penalty from Katie Wilkinson to claim her 17th goal of the season gave Rangers
-
Date
Leading arts organisation to open exhibition space in historic Clydeside building
A leading arts organisation is to open an exhibition space in a new creative hub in a historic building on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow. The former Adelphi Terrace Public School at 5 Florence Street, Glasgow, has been transformed into
-
Date
Bugging device found in my bathroom after Netanyahu visit, Johnson claims
A bugging device was found in Boris Johnson’s bathroom after a visit by Benjamin Netanyahu when he was foreign secretary, the former prime minister has claimed. Mr Johnson alleged that his security team had made the discovery when they did a sweep
-
Date
Dinamo Minsk 1 Hearts 2: Last gasp Yan Dhanda header earns huge win
Substitute Yan Dhanda scored a last-gasp winner as managerless Hearts came from behind to claim their first competitive victory of the season in their Europa Conference League opener against Dinamo Minsk in Azerbaijan. The Edinburgh side had failed
-
Date
Golf is a maker of friends says Dunhill supremo as he savours the links effect
Whatever you wanted to do at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, it was a lovely day to do it. You may, for instance, have fancied seeing what all the fuss was about by following the PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, and the Saudi Public Investment
-
Date
Rangers 1 Lyon 4: Philippe Clement's men outclassed by ruthless French rivals
ALLY McCoist, performing co-commentary duties for host broadcaster TNT sports, was serenaded with a lusty rendition of Super Ally as he took his place in the Ibrox gantry before Rangers’ second Europa League league stage encounter with Lyon this evening
-
Date
Isle of Skye hotel with 'outstanding reputation' put up for sale
A “charming” hotel on the Isle of Skye which boasts an “outstanding reputation and client base” has been put up for sale. Offers over £650,000 are being sought for the heritable interest of Atholl House, located in the village of Dunvegan known
-
Date
MoD sanctioned after death of Army reservist during off-road training
The Ministry of Defence has been handed the maximum sanction by the Health and Safety Executive after a reservist died following the overturning of a military vehicle. Staff Sergeant John McKelvie, 51, died in hospital after the Jackal he was driving
-
Date
Scottish energy giant highlights renewables challenge
Energy giant SSE has provided further evidence of how dependent renewables output is on weather conditions as it prepares to post bumper profits. The Perth-based group said the amount of renewable electricity it generated increased by 44% in the
-
Date
'The Last of Us’ zombie spider fungus found in Scotland’s rainforest
A candy-floss-like “zombie” spider fungus, which had taken over the body of its host, has been discovered in Scotland’s west coast temperate rainforest. The find, made as part of a community project, by amateur naturalist Ben Mitchell, was a Gibellula
-
Date
Duncan Ferguson makes huge sacrifice in hope of saving Inverness from administration
Manager Duncan Ferguson is volunteering his services to guide Inverness Caledonian Thistle through a tough financial period. The former Scotland striker is working without pay as the Highland side seeks to raise £200,000 in the next two weeks through
-
Date
Sight loss charities demand answers as key service to be closed for six months
Scottish sight loss charities are demanding urgent answers from NHS Lothian after it was revealed the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh would be closed for emergency repair works. The facility will close at the end of October with NHS
-
Date
'Highly regarded thinker' becomes Swinney's newest spindoctor
Stephen Noon, the head of strategy for Yes Scotland, has joined the Scottish Government as one of John Swinney's spindoctors. The academic will join the 12 political Special Advisers, or SpAds, already in place. News of the appointment comes
-
Date
New cocktail bar and brasserie opens in Glasgow following closure of Gin71
A new cocktail bar and brasserie has opened in Glasgow following the closure of Gin71. After a decade in Glasgow city centre, the closure of both the Merchant City and Renfield Street branches of the specialist gin bar, known for an extensive range
-
Date
We spent weeks researching Scotland's universities - but there's much more work to do
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week The Herald ran our latest impact series, and this time we got to have a proper look at some of the big financial issues affecting Scotland’s universities. As is so often the case, we didn’t even get
-
Date
Premier League icon backs Aberdeen to 'upset' Celtic and Rangers this season
Aberdeen have made a fantastic start to life under manager Jimmy Thelin, winning 12 out of 12 so far this season. Six of those victories have come in the Scottish Premiership, with the Dons and Celtic the only team's to retain a 100 per cent record
-
Date
What's the verdict on Graeme Macrae Burnet's new book?
A CASE OF MATRICIDE Graeme Macrae Burnet (Contraband, £14.99) There’s no denying that Booker nominee and Saltire winner Graeme Macrae Burnet’s clever blend of crime and literary metafiction has been an artistic and critical triumph. His books
-
Date
Voters blame Tories (closely followed by the SNP) for the state of Scottish economy
Sir Keir Starmer made much of his desire for a more honest conversation between government and public as part of his ‘pitch’ to the country back in July. Since taking power, the UK Labour Government’s communications on the economy and public finances
-
Date
Glasgow's architectural heritage must be preserved or history will be lost
The architectural heritage of Scotland is one of the most important assets of the country, and it should be conserved. According to the 2024 Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit (SHEA), it is ranked 10th out of 60 nations for historic buildings
-
Date
Isle of Harris Distillery partners with Highland 'foodie escape' for Autumn feast
Two Scottish brands will come together next month to host an ‘Autumnal Feast Night' at a farm in the heart of Perthshire. On Friday, November 1, the Isle of Harris Distillery and Ballintaggart Farm will celebrate seasonal flavours and local produce
-
Date
'All I wanted to do was get out of Kilmarnock'
Eight years ago this month, Graeme Macrae Burnet announced himself as a Scottish author of note when his tricksy historical crime novel His Bloody Project contested the 2016 Man Booker Prize. He didn’t win on the night, but by then his book had
-
Date
Scottish makers' creativity must always keep up with the seasons
Amy McCusker, is founder of WeeBox, Scotland’s global subscription box. Here, she reveals why her gifts always suit the time of year THERE’S something truly magical about autumn in Scotland. As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the
-
Date
Masters to be held as scheduled despite Hurricane Helene damage – Augusta chief
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley has vowed that next year’s Masters will take place as scheduled despite “a lot of damage” caused by Hurricane Helene. Helene blew ashore in northern Florida late last week as a Category 4 hurricane and quickly
-
Date
Farm once ploughed by Robert Burns to expand milk production
A farm in Ayrshire which had its fields ploughed by poet Robert Burns in bygone days is launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise £300,000 to build a “state-of-the-art, zero-waste” dairy facility. The crowdfunding campaign by Mossgiel Farm in
-
Date
Glasgow public warned of scammers impersonating police after spate of crimes
Glasgow police are warning the public of criminals impersonating officers for financial scams. The Glasgow population is being urged to be vigilant following multiple reports of scammers impersonating police. Police Scotland says there has
-
Date
Glen Sannox suffers further blow as sea trials postponed due to blackout
The Glen Sannox has suffered a further problem after sea trials came to a halt following an inadvertent blackout. It led to a fire detector going off in a false alarm and shut down the boat’s engines. The incident happened on Wednesday, three days
-
Date
Endangered red panda kit born at Edinburgh Zoo
A female red panda born at a Scottish zoo is healthy and doing well, according to her keepers. The kit, who has yet to be named, was born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo on July 17. The Royal Zoological Society
-
Date
Can Findlay really stop debate of splitting the Scottish Tories from Westminster?
Whoever becomes the new leader of the Conservatives in Westminster will be hoping talks of a separate Holyrood party will now disappear. An air of excitement centred around Russell Findlay, the new leader of the Scottish Tories, during his appearance
-
Date
Strathclyde Regional Council was better for Glasgow than the Scottish Government
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. The more I learn, the more I realise how much I don’t know. Like a mantra, I repeat these famous lines (Socrates, Einstein) in my head every time I need to Google, “What does the Scottish Government
-
Date
Lavish production of Hairspray is touring Scotland's theatres - what can we expect?
Joanne Clifton was delighted to be offered the part of Hairspray’s former beauty queen Velma, the devil in kitten heels and ruby lipstick, a beautifully constructed narcissist and a racist. But in the modern climate of socio-political caution,
-
Date
Shortlist announced for 2024 Scottish Album of the Year with £20k prize up for grabs
The shortlist for Scottish Album of the Year has been announced, with Arab Strap, and two Mercury Prize Nominees among the names in the running. Of the ten albums up for the top prize, only one will walk away with £20,000 when this year’s ceremony
-
Date
Tears as Edinburgh chef Victor Contini receives 'unexpected' Italian honour
Salumi - those mouth-watering meats which we share on charcuterie boards or drape on our salads or use to flavour any number of dishes - have a rich Italian history. Each of the over 700 types of deli meat has a strong tradition in its region of
-
Date
SQA releases exam appeal results but questions over History marking continue
The SQA has released the results of 2024 exam appeals, with information having now been issued to schools and colleges. However, the SQA has also admitted that an investigation into problems with the marking of Higher History is still ongoing -
-
Date
Scheduled flight times to change on 'lifeline' Scottish air route
A revised timetable has been launched to improve reliability and connectivity of flights at Wick John O’Groats Airport. The Highland Council and Eastern Airways have agreed a number of changes to scheduled flight times on the Wick-Aberdeen air
-
Date
This was surely the concert we have been waiting for at acclaimed classical festival
Cumnock Tryst Steven Osborne Trinity Church, Cumnock Keith Bruce five stars Although it would have been stretching a point to bill it as such, the opening recital of the 10th birthday programme of Sir James MacMillan’s hometown
-
Date
Think Holyrood's bad? Just look at what Westminster's done
The weekend visit of the King and Queen to Holyrood has once more switched the focus on to the success – or otherwise – of devolution. Earlier this week, Kevin McKenna penned an excoriating column on the performance of “a wee pretendy parliament
-
Date
FMQs: Tory and Labour leaders slam SNP's ‘wasteful’ National Care Service
John Swinney has been urged to scrap plans for National Care Service, with both Tory and Labour leaders demanding a rethink. In his debut appearance at First Minister's Questions as leader of the Scottish Tories, Russell Findlay described the SNP
-
Date
Make finance recruitment in Scotland count with new Salary Guide
TO attract and retain skilled talent in your business, it's essential to stay informed about salary trends and expectations. Offering competitive pay that aligns with industry standards ensures your compensation packages remain attractive and on
-
Date
Restaurant, bar and club venue in city’s ‘nightlife quarter’ goes on market
A restaurant, bar and nightclub venue in a busy city centre location has been put on the market. The historic property has three bars and a dance floor “creating a venue with a capacity for 600 in the centre of the city’s nightlife quarter”.
-
Date
Why we need to address Scotland’s unhealed wounds
The prevalence of trauma in Scotland is a silent epidemic, affecting individuals, families, and communities at every level. Defined in the Oxford Dictionary as “a physical injury or wound, or a powerful psychological shock that has damaging effects
-
Date
Letters: Now we know: Scottish universities aren't out of line on fees, England's are
THANK you James McEnaney for the informative article comparing university fees policy across Europe ("University fees are essentially matters of national choices and priorities", The Herald, October 2). I know from experience how difficult it is to
-
Date
Scots reporting mental health issues more than doubles
New data has shown that the rate of reported mental health conditions among Scotland’s population has more than doubled. Figures released on Thursday show 617,100 people reported having a mental health issue in the 2022 survey – 11.3% of the population
-
Date
Sprigg salad bar reveals location of third city outlet
The team behind Sprigg salad bars have today revealed the location of their third Glasgow outlet. The windows of a new site on Waterloo Street have confirmed the highly anticipated addition to the city’s food scene which is due to open in early
-
Date
Business chief urges Chancellor to boost investment and grow economy
AMID all the hype, leaks and warnings ahead of the Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s first Budget announcement we shouldn’t lose sight of its critical importance to business and the Scottish economy. The actions promised – or ignored – and the message
-
Date
He's behind you! Some of the best pantos across Scotland to see this year
It’s nearing that time of year again when it’s time to dust dust off the glass slippers and hitch a ride on a magic carpet to a venue near you Scotland will soon be awash with giant beanstalks, golden egg-laying geese and evil baddies, as panto
-
Date
Person struck by train as ScotRail close all lines to Edinburgh Haymarket
A person has been killed this morning after being struck by a train near Edinburgh. Trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow were cancelled this morning after emergency services attended the scene near Edinburgh Park. ScotRail said services to
-
Date
Police Scotland considered recording Isla Bryson as woman on sex offenders' register
Police Scotland has been told they have "serious questions to answer" over reports they considered recording a double rapist as a woman on the sex offenders' register. Adam Graham started identifying as Isla Bryson while waiting to stand trial
-
Date
Discover the perfect guide to a walker’s paradise in Scotland
You don’t need us to tell you that Scotland is a walker’s paradise. With unique ‘Right to Roam’ rules, you can explore a wonderfully varied range of landscapes, from deserted, pristine beaches to city centre trails, and everything in between.
-
Date
Votes on strike action over Glasgow teacher cuts fail to meet turnout requirements
Teaching unions balloting members for industrial action over school cuts have failed to meet turnout requirements, The Herald can exclusively reveal. It is understood that both the EIS, with represents classroom teachers, and AHDS, with represents
-
Date
Tap into excellent deals on your business water
SWITCHING to a new water supplier is not just about finding a better deal; it’s about ensuring your business receives the high-quality service it deserves. From accurate water bills to proactive customer service, the right retailer can help your
-
Date
Arts sector in limbo as key Creative Scotland funding decision delayed until 2025
Scotland’s arts sector has been left in limbo after SNP ministers and Creative Scotland agreed to delay a major funding announcement until next year. The quango was supposed to share the results of its multi-year funding decisions later this month
-
Date
FMQs live: John Swinney pushed on 'wasteful' National Care Service
12:25pm Meanwhile, oustide the chamber members of the Scottish Police Federation are protesting over pay. A claim
-
Date
Taylor Swift tickets and rented clothes: What has Keir Starmer decided to pay back?
Sir Keir Starmer will pay back around £6,000 for gifts he's received since becoming Prime Minister. The 62-year-old has come in for criticism for some of the donations he's accepted, something MPs are allowed to do as long as they are declared.
-
Date
Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot
We are all being encouraged to check our change after a rare 20p coin sold for 390 times its face value this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means
-
Date
More than 150 British nationals evacuated from Lebanon after Israeli invasion
British people in Lebanon have been urged to leave the country immediately following the invasion by Israel. A UK Government chartered plane from Beirut landed in Birmingham on Wednesday evening, with more scheduled to depart on Thursday. Israel
-
Date
Pickleball set to overtake Tennis in Scotland as Scottish Open begins
Pickleball could overtake tennis in popularity by 2030 after it was revealed participation across Scotland has grown by more than 10,000 percent since 2018. That’s the view of Anne Smillie, who sits on the board of Pickleball Scotland after being
-
Date
Carlos Alcaraz ends Jannik Sinner’s winning streak to land China Open title
Carlos Alcaraz ended Jannik Sinner’s winning run to take the China Open title in Beijing after another pulsating encounter between the two young stars. Sinner went into the final on a 15-match winning streak after lifting his second grand slam
-
Date
Herald Diary: You'll never guess JK Rowling's cure for writer's block
Write off EDINBURGH author and wizarding expert JK Rowling has divulged one of the arcane secrets of her cunning craft. Harry Potter’s maw has explained what to do when you reach a tricky bit in a book you’re writing. She reveals on social
-
Date
Rebecca McQuillan: Scotland could be a heat pump hot spot like Norway. Here’s how...
Scotland is warming to the heat pump. Sales are improving, with 5,700 units put in this year so far, up a third on the same period last year. Collectively, they are turning power created by Scotland’s notorious cold wind into warm radiators and toasty
-
Date
Neil Mackay: SNP, Labour, Tories: politicians have no idea about our lives
Despite detesting the digital age with every cell in my body, I do have a fondness for a finely-used emoji. I’d genuinely cheer if some underground group set itself up - the Internet Liberation League, perhaps - and took out every data-centre on
-
Date
Letters: Keir Starmer is backing Israel's brutality. What say you, Anas Sarwar?
DO Scottish Labour MPs '"stand with Israel" as stated by their Prime Minister with the Union flag behind him? Does Anas Sarwar "stand with Israel"? Because unless they dissociate themselves from the Starmer policy, that will be their position of record
-
Date
Rodgers must do better, but Celtic and Scottish football are stuck in limbo
The thrashing that Celtic endured at the hands of Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night provoked a predictable outpouring of schadenfreude from Rangers supporters, who in fairness, have had precious little else to cling to in recent times. What was
-
Date
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Labour donations
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Labour donations You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
-
Date
Glasgow school develops plan to create young entrepreneurs with key appointment
A Glasgow school has employed their first ever director of innovation in a bid to turn pupils into young entrepreneurs. Kelvinside Academy hired David Sassarini as their director of educational technology and innovation and the independent school
-
Date
MSPs 'local heroes' stuck in back room and not allowed to leave' during Royal event
Holyrood bosses have apologised after “local heroes” taking part in celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament were “stuck in a back room” and not allowed to leave. One snubbed community champion said they were led to
-
Date
New estate agent opens in upmarket neighbourhood in Scottish city
A new residential property agency has opened its doors in Stockbridge in Edinburgh. Niksen, co-founded by Edinburgh-based property expert Ben Di Rollo and businessman Ronnie Napier, claims to be “redefining the Scottish property scene with an innovative
-
Date
City of London move for 'ambitious' Scottish law firm
A Scottish law firm has acquired a City of London practice as it continues on the acquisition trail. It is the firm’s first move into London and south-east England. Read more Scotch whisky distiller not shouting from rooftops. What's
-
Date
'Cutthroat tendering that goes on is only creating a race to the bottom'
Derek Innes has built Procast Group into a major retrofit contractor, with a turnover of £50m in its last financial year, having started the business with just three employees after leaving North Lanarkshire Council to set up on his own around 12 years
-
Date
North Coast 500 architect criticises 'disingenuous' SNP tourist tax law
An architect of one of Scotland’s most famous modern tourism coups, the North Coast 500 road trip, has criticised plans to introduce a tourist tax in this country. As proposals move through the Scottish Parliament that would allow councils to introduce
-
Date
Scottish law firm hires recognised white collar crime expert as new partner
A Scottish law firm has appointed a fraud and corruption expert as a new partner in its award-winning crime team. The company has installed a "recognised expert in white collar crime, with significant experience advising on anti-bribery and tax
-
Date
UK retail giant 'back on the front foot'
JD Sports is “back on the front foot” after reporting record interim results amid volatile conditions and signalling hope for significant growth in the US. But shares in the sportswear giant tumbled by nearly 7% amid currency headwinds. JD, which
-
Date
Marc Crothall: ‘Visitor levy could make or break tourism and hospitality in Scotland’
With the advent of the power granted to Scottish councils to introduce a visitor levy charge, I would urge councils to think very carefully if it’s in their best interests to introduce a scheme in their area. Whilst tourism charges are routinely
-
Date
Scotland's seafood industry goes fishing for greater value
Representatives of Scotland’s £1.3 billion seafood industry are laying plans to join global efforts to extract more value for the sector following an Icelandic initiative that has seen the price of fish skins outstrip that of the flesh that is eaten
-
Date
35,000 jobs at risk amid fears of ‘hard stop’ to North Sea investment
North Sea industry leaders have warned the Government risks triggering a ‘hard stop’ to investment in the area with tax changes as they insisted oil and gas firms make a huge contribution to the UK’s prosperity. Offshore Energies UK chief executive
-
Date
Turn old Glasgow offices into homes, property veterans declare
Two of the best-known figures on the Scottish commercial property scene have signalled hope that a brighter future can be secured for Glasgow’s ageing office stock, as debate continues to rage over how best to reverse the declining fortunes of the
-
Date
City proofing, fish tales and taxing times for tourism
Scotland’s new tourist tax is put firmly under the spotlight in our latest edition of Business HQ Monthly. In our Big Read, Brian Donnelly reports that an architect of the famous North Coast 500 route has criticised plans to introduce the tourist
-
Date
Top ten fastest moving property markets 'all found in Scotland'
The fastest-moving property markets in the UK are all found in Scotland, new data has revealed. A top ten list of the places where homes change hands the fastest has revealed that north of the border boasts all the property hotspots. And
-
Date
Police Scotland's missing persons work praised as foreign forces look to adopt ideas
Police Scotland’s response to missing persons has been praised as ‘robust and effective’ after a review of the force with others from around the world now adopting their practices. A new report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland
-
Date
Edinburgh's Stewart’s Melville College and The Mary Erskine School to merge into one
Two of Scotland’s leading single-sex secondary schools have announced that they will merge into one fully co-educational institution. Stewart’s Melville College - an all boy school - and The Mary Erskine School - an all girls school- will become
-
Date
Scottish Lib Dems launch direct appeal to 'disenchanted' Tory voters
Conservative voters are being called on to switch to the Scottish Lib Dems instead of backing a party “moving backwards and lurching to extremes”. Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has made a direct pitch to disenchanted Tories