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Oil platforms stand amongst other rigs which have been left in the Cromarty Firth

Scottish Greens

Scottish Greens urge John Swinney to say where he stands on energy policy

John Swinney must take a position on new oil and gas drilling, Gillian Mackay has said, as she hit out at the UK Government for approving the Jackdaw gas field.

The Crown Hotel in Stornoway

The Crown Hotel in Stornoway

Hotel where King Charles was served underage announces sudden closure

Cars pass under a gantry warning sign on the M8

Cars pass under a gantry warning sign on the M8

Travel warnings and evens cancelled as Scotland braces for Storm Boelo

The casualty was transferred by ambulance

The casualty was transferred by ambulance

Scottish Highlands

Injured walker rescued near one of Scotland's most remote bothies

Ferne King died while on holiday in Durres, Albania

Ferne King died while on holiday in Durres, Albania

Young Scottish mother dies while on holiday in Albania

A Ryanair plane (stock pic)

A Ryanair plane (stock pic)

Ryanair flight diverts 600 miles to Oslo after aborted landing in Edinburgh

Duck & Waffle Edinburgh

Duck & Waffle Edinburgh

Edinburgh gastro-diner Duck & Waffle permanently closes its doors

Police have sealed off Barrowland Park

Police have sealed off Barrowland Park

Police Scotland

Man found dead in Glasgow park as police launch investigation

Police are appealing for information

Police are appealing for information

Police Scotland

Person injured after gun fired at Edinburgh pub window

Paisley Halloween Festival has been cancelled today due to severe weather forecast across Renfrewshire.

Paisley Halloween Festival has been cancelled today due to severe weather forecast across Renfrewshire.

Paisley Halloween Festival cancelled due to Storm Boelo

The annual Diwali festival in Edinburgh attracts thousands of people.

The annual Diwali festival in Edinburgh attracts thousands of people.

Edinburgh Diwali chief on need for guaranteed funding after decade of success

Paisley town centre

Paisley town centre

Clocks changing

Why is Paisley more than 17 minutes behind Greenwich Meantime?

Council officers wrongly claimed that documents could be withheld under Section 33 of the FOI (Scotland) Act 2002.

Council officers wrongly claimed that documents could be withheld under Section 33 of the FOI (Scotland) Act 2002.

Council admits FOI error over gift shops' rates arrears — but will not release emails

Sign reading Employment Tribunal

Sign reading Employment Tribunal

Employment tribunal

Black waitress, 15, called ‘that’ and ‘it’ by Thurso hotel chef wins £13k in tribunal

Scottish poet and musician Biff Smith

Scottish poet and musician Biff Smith

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Why poetry is suddenly cool with a new generation of Scots

The Scottish Greens have promised a new railcard for millennials paid for by wealthy flyers

The Scottish Greens have promised a new railcard for millennials paid for by wealthy flyers

Scottish Greens

Scottish Greens promise ‘millennial rail card’ paid for by wealthy flyers

Singer-songwriter Karine Polwart has signed the letter raising concerns about Scotland's new national traditional music company.

Singer-songwriter Karine Polwart has signed the letter raising concerns about Scotland's new national traditional music company.

National Theatre of Scotland

Singers and musicians urge Scottish Government to rethink trad music company plans

SNP must demand powers over broadcasting after death of BBC Scotland channel

Nicola Sturgeon has previously appeared at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Nicola Sturgeon has previously appeared at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

National Theatre of Scotland

Sturgeon: Scottish culture held back by red tape, risk aversion and 'cringe factor'

Baillie Gifford chief executive Tim Campbell.

Baillie Gifford chief executive Tim Campbell.

Result of crunch vote at £1 billion Scottish company revealed

Public Service Reform Secretary Ivan McKee.

Public Service Reform Secretary Ivan McKee.

'Nonsense': Fresh blow for Scottish Government over public service shake-up

George Heron, outgoing captain at Scotscraig Golf Club, says members' fears over the club's partnership with TALGC have not materialised

George Heron, outgoing captain at Scotscraig Golf Club, says members' fears over the club's partnership with TALGC have not materialised

Around the Greens

'I'd vote for it again': Scotscraig captain still backs TALGC after Glen vote

The Herald Business Live Blog.

The Herald Business Live Blog.

Live Business News

Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 23

World's first dedicated shortbread championship announced

World's first dedicated shortbread championship announced

Inaugural World Shortbread Championship to take place in Scotland next month

Edinburgh University is cutting its student abroad team by 60 per cent.

Edinburgh University is cutting its student abroad team by 60 per cent.

Edinburgh University

'Erasmus fiasco' as Edinburgh University to 'slash' study abroad team by 60 per cent

A pedestrian struggles with her umbrella against the wind in Glasgow city centre

A pedestrian struggles with her umbrella against the wind in Glasgow city centre

Storm warning upgraded to 'danger to life' amber alert

Mavisbank house in Midlothian is considered Scotland's most 'at risk' building

Mavisbank house in Midlothian is considered Scotland's most 'at risk' building

Midlothian Council

Future of historic house once described as 'Scotland's most at risk building' secured

Police say no further investigation needed into Yes Scotland chief

Damage to a rail line during Storm Amy

Damage to a rail line during Storm Amy

Rail lines to close as amber warning issued for Scotland

Police have arrested a man

Police have arrested a man

Police Scotland

Man, 62, arrested after report of indecent exposure in Strathclyde Country Park

Blue Lagoon has opened in Newcastle

Blue Lagoon has opened in Newcastle

'We've sold 500 deep-fried Mars bars': Scots chippy chain takes Newcastle by storm

Raymond Graham returned to the High Court in Glasgow for sentencing

Raymond Graham returned to the High Court in Glasgow for sentencing

Glasgow High Court

Man who asked not to be locked up so he could go on holiday jailed for nine years

A new neighbourhood restaurant has opened in Glasgow

A new neighbourhood restaurant has opened in Glasgow

Sarah Campbell Review

I like this new restaurant - but why are we paying £10 for snacks?

Oban lifeboat in a storm

Oban lifeboat in a storm

RNLI issues coastal safety warning as Scotland faces 80mph storm gusts

Travellers have been warned ahead of Friday's wet weather

Travellers have been warned ahead of Friday's wet weather

Storm Austen travel warning with roads rail and ferries disrupted

Gary Lineker was among the guests at the final edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival this year.

Gary Lineker was among the guests at the final edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival this year.

Edinburgh Festivals 2026

TV Festival moves dates to avoid Edinburgh festivals after moving out of Edinburgh

The co-leader said a frequent flyer levy would also help protect the planet from emissions

The co-leader said a frequent flyer levy would also help protect the planet from emissions

Scottish Greens

Scottish Greens call for new tax on frequent flyers to fund buses

The road was closed for several hours (stock pic)

The road was closed for several hours (stock pic)

Woman seriously injured in Highlands crash which shut A9

Scottish Greens

Scottish Greens to debate motion to extend legal rights to polyamorous relationships

Deaths directly related to alcohol in Cornwall are at a record high

Deaths directly related to alcohol in Cornwall are at a record high

Scots call for alcohol tax hikes after post-pandemic death toll spike

GPEW leader Zack Polanski, who did not participate in the vote on the motion, which took place four days before his defeat in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

GPEW leader Zack Polanski, who did not participate in the vote on the motion, which took place four days before his defeat in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

Edinburgh councillors to debate Greens’ controversial ‘Zionism is racism’ motion

Councillor Alastair Redman is calling on the First Minister to act over the Standards Commission

Councillor Alastair Redman is calling on the First Minister to act over the Standards Commission

Standards Commission for Scotland

First Minister urged to act over ethics watchdog’s freedom of speech file purge

There has been a congestion charge in London since 2003. Hopes that Edinburgh could introduce one have been dashed.

There has been a congestion charge in London since 2003. Hopes that Edinburgh could introduce one have been dashed.

Congestion charge

Edinburgh councillors may ask watchdog to investigate congestion charge u-turn

Scottish Government handed Sanjeev Gupta £2.3m grant despite minister being 'nervous'

Ministers are unclear what the impact on appeals of a landmark Supreme Court judgment will be.

Ministers are unclear what the impact on appeals of a landmark Supreme Court judgment will be.

Ministers 'can't determine' if any sex offenders will have appeal grounds

Baillie Gifford chief executive Tim Campbell has said it would be

Baillie Gifford chief executive Tim Campbell has said it would be

Warning shareholders of £1 billion Scottish company risk 'sleepwalking' into a change

Colin Stone is the vocalist and founder of the 'world's first' Gaelic metalcore band

Colin Stone is the vocalist and founder of the 'world's first' Gaelic metalcore band

Scottish artists release 'first' Gaelic nu-metal song inspired by Linkin Park

Scottish Agriculture Award winners

Scottish Agriculture Award winners

Scottish Agriculture Awards

Perthshire farm crowned Champion of Champions at Scottish Agriculture Awards

Hub opens for Scotland’s first joint university-college undergraduate school.

Hub opens for Scotland’s first joint university-college undergraduate school.

New College Lanarkshire

Hub opens for Scotland’s first joint university-college undergraduate school

La Clique Noël at the Palais du Variété, Bristo Square.

La Clique Noël at the Palais du Variété, Bristo Square.

Netflix star Zach Zucker brings cult hit Stamptown to Edinburgh’s Christmas line-up

Faifley Campus opening.

Faifley Campus opening.

Faifley Campus opens with schools, library and community facilities under one roof

Scottish mental health hub supports more than 8,500 visitors in first year

Edinburgh’s Ricks bar and boutique hotel to reopen after major refurbishment

Scotland’s first EPIC cinema screen opens at Vue Livingston after refurbishment