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Chapman doubles down on âbigotryâ attack against Supreme Court, despite legal outcry
Published: April 22, 2025 17:32
Green MSP Maggie Chapman says she wonât apologise for accusing the Supreme Court of âbigotryâ in a trans rights row, despite Scotlandâs legal profession warning her words put judges in danger.
Ex-nurse jailed for breaching non-harassment order
Published: April 22, 2025 17:26
A former nurse who stalked and terrified a woman after matching with her on a dating app has been jailed again â this time for breaching a non-harassment order.
Bus journey times improve as year-long roadworks come to end
Published: April 22, 2025 17:15
Journey times for passengers using First Bus services 57 and 57A will significantly improve from tomorrow.
Scottish law firm appoints new partner to award-winning team
Published: April 22, 2025 17:09
The Scottish law firm has appointed the experienced commercial lawyer as a partner
Plans for 13-storey student accommodation tower approved by council
Published: April 22, 2025 16:34
A plan for a 13-storey student accommodation tower has been approved in Glasgow.
Retail giants plan bumper investor payouts amid talk of 'UK grocery price war'
Published: April 22, 2025 16:00
Stock market analysts have underlined how much cash Sainsbury's is generating as they discounted talk of a 'UK grocery price war'
'Exceptional' ancient artefacts uncovered as new golf course takes shape
Published: April 22, 2025 15:49
Artefacts spanning thousands of years have been uncovered during work on a new golf course in the Highlands.
Number of second homes in Edinburgh drops after council tax change
Published: April 22, 2025 15:30
A council tax surcharge on second homes in Edinburgh has raised an additional £2.7m for the city in its first year.
Scottish Government wonât intervene in NHS Fife tribunal despite Supreme Court ruling
Published: April 22, 2025 15:12
The Scottish Government says it wonât intervene in an NHS Fife employment tribunal involving a nurse who objected to a trans woman in a female changing room, despite a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex.
CCTV image released after incident on board Glasgow train
Published: April 22, 2025 14:45
British Transport Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist their ongoing enquires into an incident that occurred on board a train.
Work to restore historic Scottish town centre picks up pace
Published: April 22, 2025 14:24
Work to revamp the centre of one of Scotlandâs historic towns is beginning to take shape.
Man jailed for uploading images of two women to pornographic websites
Published: April 22, 2025 14:19
A man who uploaded images of two women to pornographic websites was jailed today for three years.
Here's one good reason why I'm glad I moved to Scotland and stayed
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25107137.one-good-reason-glad-moved-scotland/?ref=rss
Published: April 22, 2025 13:48
Journalist Kathleen Nutt writes Every now and again I've day dreamed of how life may have been different if I had not decided to move to - and stay in Scotland - and instead gone back to where I was born, Northern Ireland.
'Bold new chapter' as Scottish island gets very first wine bar
Published: April 22, 2025 13:46
On Easter weekend, the Isle of Bute raised a crystal glass to the grand opening of its very first wine bar â The Sulking Room.
Jamie Greene defends voting for Brexit as he joins Scottish Lib Dems
Published: April 22, 2025 13:42
The former Scottish Conservative MSP defended his Brexit vote as he moves to the pro-EU Scottish Liberal Democrat party.
Sawmill Contracts are Scottish pioneers in astonishing property transformations
Published: April 22, 2025 13:24
In the heart of Edinburgh, a Grade B listed Georgian building that had been neglected for many years, has been brought back to life by one of Scotlandâs leading contractors.
New authorised biography of Lewis Grassic Gibbon to be published
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25106965.new-authorised-biography-lewis-grassic-gibbon/?ref=rss
Published: April 22, 2025 13:14
A new authorised biography of Scottish author Lewis Grassic Gibbon is to be released next month.
Scot Gov agency accused of 'cowardice' over beaver release delay
Published: April 22, 2025 13:01
'Something is very wrong at the heart of NatureScot'
World Heritage plans for A-listed Brutalist seminary 'are still a go'
Published: April 22, 2025 12:44
St Peter's Seminary and the Kilmahew Estate near Cardross have been subject to repeated attempts to save or develop the site without progress.
Extremely rare 19th century engine discovered in Edinburgh to go on display
Published: April 22, 2025 12:13
A 19th century Victorian Crossley engine discovered in Edinburgh is to go on display.
Women 'finally sees herself' after rare condition caused by childhood trauma cured
Published: April 22, 2025 11:29
An Aberdeenshire mother has had her jaw rebuilt after suffering from a rare condition caused by a childhood accident.
First look as popular sculpture park unveils new exhibition
Published: April 22, 2025 11:20
A sculpture park tucked away on the Argyll coast is to open its doors with a âspectacularâ new gallery of outdoor artworks.
Faculty of Advocates: Green MSPâs Supreme Court bigotry claim puts judges at risk
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25106394.faculty-demands-apology-chapman-court-attack/?ref=rss
Published: April 22, 2025 11:12
A powerful rebuke from some of Scotlandâs most senior lawyers has heaped pressure on Maggie Chapman to resign from her committee role after she accused the Supreme Court of âbigotry, prejudice and hatredâ.
SNP tell Sarwar to back Scottish visa to boost economy and population
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25106187.sarwar-urged-back-scottish-visa-boost-economy/?ref=rss
Published: April 22, 2025 10:36
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is being urged to back calls for a Scottish visa to help attract overseas workers to Scotland and to boost the economy as legislation goes before the Commons later this week.
What is the Prophecy of the Popes? St Malachy's prediction for the end of the world
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25106130.prophecy-popes-prediction-splits-opinion/?ref=rss
Published: April 22, 2025 10:27
St Malachy made predictions in the 12th century to Pope Innocent II and there is split opinion on whether they should be believed among the Catholic community.
Starmer welcomes âreal clarityâ from Supreme Court on definition of a woman
Published: April 22, 2025 09:37
The Prime Minister said the courtâs judgment has offered âreal clarity in an area where we did need clarity
Scots brewery claims top prize at prestigious beer competition
Published: April 22, 2025 09:35
An Edinburgh beer has been given the top prize at a prestigious beer competition.
Pope Francis funeral date and time confirmed with body to go on public display
Published: April 22, 2025 08:31
The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday at 9am UK time.
Manhunt launched after man left seriously injured in Glasgow attack
Published: April 22, 2025 08:11
A manhunt has been launched after a man was seriously injured in an attack on Monday afternoon.
Clyde Tunnel could be forced to close with staff to vote on strike action
Published: April 22, 2025 06:29
Glasgow City Council has been warned the Clyde Tunnel could be forced to close unless it improves on its pay offer to staff.
Here's how much it will cost to fly on airline's 'special' A380 flight from Scotland
Published: April 22, 2025 04:00
UK-based startup Global Airlines has launched ticket sales for its inaugural passenger flight from Scotland.
MSPâs âbigotedâ Supreme Court claim sparks âurgent reputationalâ warning for Holyrood
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25104940.maggie-chapman-accuses-supreme-court-bigotry/?ref=rss
Published: April 22, 2025 04:00
A Scottish Green MSP has been accused of undermining judicial independence after branding the UK Supreme Court âbigotedâ over its ruling on the definition of âwoman.â Critics say her comments risk damaging the Parliamentâs reputation â and want her toâŚ
Landmark Scottish retail business flags US and menswear ambitions
Published: April 22, 2025 03:35
The landmark Scottish retailer's managing director has highlighted expansion ambitions in the US
New speakeasy spices up a formerly 'dry' Scottish hotel
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25104525.crieff-hydro-invests-5-2m-strives-right-thing/?ref=rss
Published: April 22, 2025 03:32
Key milestone in succession planning as sons and daughters play increasingly prominent role in Scottish hotel company
Golfers can play world-famous Old Course at St Andrews for ÂŁ42.50 - here's how
Published: April 21, 2025 23:01
The move is part of a new initiative by St Andrews Links Trust to widen access
Prince William and Princess Kate to visit Mull and Iona - here's when
Published: April 21, 2025 23:01
Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton will visit Mull and Iona next week
Sarwar accuses SNP of acting as 'recruiting sergeant for rise of divisive politics'
Published: April 21, 2025 23:01
Ahead of a summit on tackling the rise of the far right, Anas Sarwar says the SNP has left Scots politically disenfranchised â and accuses John Swinney of using Reform UK as a political tool rather than tackling the root causes of populism.
Cause of Pope Francis' death announced by the Vatican
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25105062.pope-francis-cause-death-announced-vatican/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 18:37
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and the Vatican has announced his cause of death was a cerebral stroke.
Highlander reboot receives major update ahead of Scotland filming
Published: April 21, 2025 17:59
The movie, starring Witcher and Man of Steel actor Henry Cavill in the lead role, is scheduled to begin filming in May.
The Popes of our lives and the question of succession
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25104901.popes-lives-will-succeed-pope-francis/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 16:33
Writer and author Paul Cuddihy looks back on the five Pontiffs of his lifetime and at the question of who will replace the late Pope Francis.
Appeal after historic landmark damaged in Scots town
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25104884.appeal-historic-landmark-damaged-dunfermline/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 16:29
Police Scotland is appealing for information after a statue was damaged in Dunfermline.
Depth Defying: New Scottish spirits brand submerges casks in Loch Ness
Published: April 21, 2025 15:50
Scotland's newest drinks brand, Domhayn, is "rewriting the rules of traditional maturation" by plunging casks into the mysterious depths of Scotlandâs lochs.
Hundreds gather at Glasgow Cathedral to celebrate the life of Pope Francis
Published: April 21, 2025 15:45
The call went out, and they came in their hundreds.
Seven new restaurants and cafes opening in Glasgow this Spring
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25104341.new-restaurants-cafes-opening-glasgow-spring/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 15:00
From champagne bars to authentic Chinese food, here are eight new restaurants and cafes to look out for in Glasgow this spring.
Business study to assess future of former Argos site in Scots town
Published: April 21, 2025 14:54
A business study has been commissioned that will look at the opportunities for the future of the former Argos site in Cupar.
Groundbreaking Big House Multibank surpasses three million milestone
Published: April 21, 2025 14:19
The charity works with businesses to provide essential household and personal items for families who need them most.
Public consultation launched to help protect rare birds at Highland loch
Published: April 21, 2025 14:12
A public consultation has been launched by The Highland Council to develop local guidance that could help protect a rare species of bird at Loch Ruthven.
Doctor spied on colleagues with hidden cameras
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25104507.doctor-spied-colleagues-hidden-cameras/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 13:56
A doctor who secretly spied on 30 different people claimed he only done it due to his concerns about his small manhood.
Supreme Court ruling has significant and costly consequences for NHS Fife
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25104465.time-nhs-fife-admit-defeat-sandie-peggie-row/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 13:28
The Supreme Court ruling was unanimous in the definition of a woman. It's consequences for NHS Fife in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal are significant.
Minister says opinion polls will determine if border referendum is called
Published: April 21, 2025 13:03
Northern Ireland Office minister Fleur Anderson has indicated opinion polls will determine if and when a border referendum is called.
Astronaut lands in Scotland hours after return to Earth
Published: April 21, 2025 12:54
NASA astronaut Don Pettit touched down at Glasgow Prestwick from Kazakhstan en route to Houston.
Glasgow properties evacuated and road forced to close amid police incident
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25104264.glasgow-properties-evacuated-police-incident/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 11:54
A Glasgow road was forced to close and multiple properties were evacuated after a building was deliberately set alight.
Kelvinside Academy: All pupils deserve a front row seat in modern education
Published: April 21, 2025 11:53
As Scotlandâs education sector grapples with unprecedented challenges, Glasgow school Kelvinside Academy is launching a campaign to highlight the enduring power of opportunity, connection, and community in the modern education system
Battle of Culloden commemorated at event to mark 279th anniversary
Published: April 21, 2025 11:47
The 279th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden was commemorated with an event hosted by the National Trust for Scotland.
Discover why The Scholars in Greenock is perfect of all the family
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25104230.discover-scholars-greenock-perfect-family/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 11:39
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Scottish religious leaders pay tribute to 'generous' Pope Francis
Published: April 21, 2025 10:46
Tributes are being paid to Pope Francis after his death in the Vatican City on Easter Monday.
Scottish peer leads campaign to stop Donald Trump addressing Parliament
Published: April 21, 2025 10:39
Scottish peer Lord Foulkes has launched a campaign along with Labour MPs to block Donald Trump from addressing Parliament.
Kevin McKenna: How Teresa broke my heart in Glasgow last Saturday
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25103209.teresa-broke-heart-glasgow-last-saturday/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 10:30
I met Teresa on Saturday morning outside Central Station.
John Swinney: Pope Francis was 'a voice for tolerance'
Published: April 21, 2025 10:27
John Swinney has described Pope Francis as âa voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliationâ as he paid tribute following the pontiffâs death aged 88.
Triumph motorbike rider dies after fatal Easter Sunday crash involving Izuzu triumph
Published: April 21, 2025 09:45
A motorbike rider has died after a crash on the A933 between Arbroath and Colliston on Easter Sunday.
Glasgow's Archbishop: 'Pope Francis controversial but a blessing for the Church'
Published: April 21, 2025 09:43
'He was the pope of mercy, the pope of welcome and the pope of the environment'
What happens next? How the Catholic Church elects a new pope
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25103787.happens-next-papal-conclave-elects-new-pope/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 09:01
The Catholic College of Cardinals convening to elect a new pope is one of the oldest methods of electing a head of state
Pope Francis dies at the age of 88
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25103617.pope-francis-dies-age-88/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 08:03
Pope Francis dies at the age of 88
'Eye-watering' cost of meals and hotels for CalMac passengers hit by delays revealed
Published: April 21, 2025 06:48
More than ÂŁ820,000 has been spent on meals and hotels for CalMac passengers affected by delays and cancellations over the last three years, according to figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives.
Scottish Water staff to stage two-day walkout in disupute over pay
Published: April 21, 2025 06:21
Scottish Water staff will stage a two-day strike from midnight amid a continued dispute over pay.
Reform UK 'not embarrassed' by Richard Tice's blunder in Glasgow
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25101528.richard-tices-glasgow-trip-not-embarrassing/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 05:30
Richard Tice forgot the names of councillors who he was in Glasgow to introduce - but his party insists it was not embarrassing.
Three talented artists chosen for prestigious creative residency programme
Published: April 21, 2025 04:00
A trio of talented artists have been selected to take up residence at The Hugo Burge Foundation's campus in The Scottish Borders as part of a prestigious programme designed to develop creative careers
Nigel Farage will be given 'worthy welcome' by Scots despite nervous visit
Published: April 21, 2025 04:00
Nigel Farage will be given a 'worthy reception' when he campaign in Scotland, but a party councillor has warned there is nervousness ahead of the visit.
SNP accused of procrastination as lawyers warn criminal justice system may collapse
Published: April 21, 2025 04:00
Criminal lawyers accuse the Scottish Government of delaying legal aid reform until after the 2026 election, warning the system may not survive that long.
Paul Sheerin: Trump tariffs have no basis in reality for Scots engineering sector
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25101506.trump-tariffs-no-basis-reality-engineering/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 03:34
Serious questions surround ability of tariffs to encourage reshoring of industries
Meet the Scots hotel guru who is most at ease on the riverbank
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25101063.scots-hotel-guru-finds-ease-riverbank/?ref=rss
Published: April 21, 2025 03:32
Hospitality veteran still relishing life in industry after long and storied career
Fresh twist in a tale of woe for Scottish engineering giant
Published: April 21, 2025 03:31
Troubled energy services company on brink of new era after fresh takeover approach
'Final option': Scottish engineer in liquidation after 50 years with all jobs lost
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25100214.scottish-engineer-collapses-50-years-jobs-lost/?ref=rss
Published: April 20, 2025 15:00
A long-established Scottish engineering firm has collapsed into liquidation with the immediate loss of all 48 jobs
Swinney accused of âoverstepping the markâ over government summit on Reform UK
Published: April 20, 2025 13:26
Reform UK councillor Thomas Kerr has accused John Swinney of âplaying politicsâ with public money ahead of a Scottish Government summit on democratic values.
Pensioner, 74, attacked by gang of men in early-morning robbery
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25103139.pensioner-attacked-group-men-motherwell/?ref=rss
Published: April 20, 2025 12:44
A pensioner was attacked by a gang of thieves during the early hours of the morning
Swinney says court ruling on sex provides âclarity that wasn't in existence before'
Published: April 20, 2025 11:39
The First Minister said the Scottish Government accepted the Supreme Courtâs ruling and would issue guidance for public bodies on how to comply with the law, after years of controversy over gender policy.
'New kind of monster' rapist repeatedly contacted women and girl from jail
Published: April 20, 2025 09:34
A serial rapist flouted a strict sex offence order by contacting two women and a girl from behind bars
Like caged birds: The Syrian refugee family and the broken system holding them back
Published: April 20, 2025 08:30
For years, Nicola Kelly worked at the heart of Downing Street and the Home Office, positions that gave her an insider's eye to an unfolding refugee crisis.
Alex Salmond 'advised' Reform ahead of UK general election success
Published: April 20, 2025 07:46
Former First Minister Alex Salmond reportedly offered advice to the Reform party ahead of last summer's general election
Nightclub boss slams Scot Gov's 'kilts and shortbread' culture approach
Published: April 20, 2025 07:00
Sub Club boss Mike Grieve questioned their approach to culture and the accessibility of funding and believes the rest of the UK is offering better support.
Climate change could leave Scotland âbankruptâ and ÂŁ140 billion poorer by 2035
Published: April 20, 2025 07:00
Climate change could leave Scotland âbankruptâ says report set to publish following anniversary of dropping of Scotland's climate targets
Who is Donald Sinclair? The real life Scot who inspired Basil Fawlty
Published: April 20, 2025 07:00
Fawlty Towers might only have run for two series and 12 episodes but it remains one of Britainâs most-loved TV shows.
The show must go on: The fight to save the last of the Scottish fairs
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25096955.last-scottish-fairs----fight-save/?ref=rss
Published: April 20, 2025 06:00
Fairs are more than a mish mash of rides and stalls plonked on any old spot that keeps them out of the way, writes Dani Garavelli, they are an accretion of centuriesâ of collective memory
Pioneering partnership will see prisoners train assistance dogs for veterans
Published: April 20, 2025 05:30
A pioneering partnership, which will see prisoners involved in training assistance dogs for veterans, has been unveiled in Scotland.
New World Disorder: Why rare Earth minerals define the new geopolitical battleground
Published: April 20, 2025 05:10
From Ukraine to Congo, Greenland to Pakistan, the race is on for valuable natural resources. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines its capacity to create global instability
What is the SQAâs exceptional circumstances service and who qualifies?
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25101188.things-go-badly-wrong-sqa-exams/?ref=rss
Published: April 20, 2025 05:00
Education specialist and former teacher James McEnaney explores the support on offer if a student's exam performance is disrupted by incidents outwith their control.
âI regret supporting First Minister Humza Yousafâ, says Roza Salih
Published: April 20, 2025 04:00
Kurdish-born councillor Roza Salih says she regrets supporting Humza Yousaf as First Minister after his meeting with the Turkish presidentâs wife.
Fear for rollback of gender equality ahead of Holyrood 2026
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25098038.holyrood-2026-fears-female-msp-representation/?ref=rss
Published: April 20, 2025 04:00
There a fears a rollback in women quotas for the selection processes ahead of Holyrood 2026 may leave the parliament with less female MSPs.
Teen arrested as police continue to probe death of Dundee man
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25102304.teenager-arrested-following-death-man-dundee/?ref=rss
Published: April 19, 2025 11:42
A teenager has been arrested following the death of a man in Dundee
Scottish Greens call for prosecution of Scots fighting for Israel in Gaza
Published: April 19, 2025 11:12
The Scottish Greens have called for any Scots who have fought for the Israel Defence Forces to be prosecuted for genocide
More than 90 killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes as aid remains blocked
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25102226.90-killed-gaza-israeli-airstrikes-48-hours/?ref=rss
Published: April 19, 2025 10:51
sraeli strikes in Gaza have killed more than 90 people in the past 48 hours, Gazaâs Health Ministry said, as Israeli troops increase attacks to pressure Hamas to release its hostages and disarm
Three arrested and charged following death of man in 'targeted attack' in Lanarkshire
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25102104.three-arrested-charged-death-joe-buchanan/?ref=rss
Published: April 19, 2025 09:22
Three men have been arrested and charged for the alleged murder of a man in Lanarkshire
Warning over crisis in Scots schools as student teacher numbers to fall
Published: April 19, 2025 08:39
The Scottish Government has been warned of a crisis in secondary education, as figures reveal a big shortfall in students studying to become teachers
Steven Camley on the Supreme Court ruling
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25100849.steven-camley-supreme-court-ruling/?ref=rss
Published: April 19, 2025 05:30
Today's cartoon focuses on the historic Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.
Why is Chanonry Point the best dolphin-watching spot in Scotland?
Published: April 19, 2025 05:00
Here is everything you need to know about Chanonry Point near the NC500 in Scotland â the best dolphin-watching spot in the country.
SQA admits that âhuman errorâ behind failure affecting History exam marking
Published: April 19, 2025 05:00
Scotlandâs only exam board has finally admitted that critical marking materials for forthcoming History papers were compromised due to âhuman errorâ.
'It was clunky at best': Edinburgh University pulls 'don't be snobs' guidance
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25100529.edinburgh-university-pulls-dont-snobs-guidance/?ref=rss
Published: April 19, 2025 04:30
The University of Edinburgh urged students from privileged backgrounds to not be âsnobsâ but has now removed the guidance from its website.
'Litany of broken promises': Swinney fails to deliver on eight climate action pledges
Published: April 19, 2025 04:30
The First Minister has presided over a "litany of broken promises" through a failure to deliver on at least eight of a 19-point package of measures after abandoning climate emergency targets.
Call to cut the number of Scottish health boards from 14 to three
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25101628.call-slash-number-health-boards-scotland/?ref=rss
Published: April 19, 2025 04:05
The number of health boards in Scotland should be cut from 14 to three, according to a former shadow health minister Dr Richard Simpson.
Inside the Supreme Court decision: There is no hatred here; only love and compassion
Published: April 19, 2025 04:00
Kevin McKenna reports from Edinburgh on Wednesday where he spoke to members of For Women Scotland in the wake of their supreme court victory.
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