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£100k fund launched to improve walkways in Strathclyde
A new £100,000 fund has been made available to community groups to be used for improving local walking and wheeling routes.

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Delays to £10m upgrade of Scotland's biggest sewage plant 'totally unacceptable'
Years-long delays to a £10m upgrade of Scotland’s biggest sewage treatment plant are “totally unacceptable,” residents living beside the facility say.

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Here is my guide to attracting butterflies to your garden
Our gardens are vitally important for butterflies - here is my guide to attracting butterflies to your garden

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Just transition fund farce deepens as Scottish firms fight over windfarm scraps
A flagship windfarm off Scotland will generate big benefits for investors based outside the country as the SNP Government's just transition plans unravel

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Recognising business leadership in ESG, climate action and inclusive growth
Last month The Herald and GenAnalytics launched the Scottish Impact Awards 2025 with the aim of identifying those organisations that are making a measurable difference to some of the most serious challenges facing today’s society.

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Why have we let the RMT wreck our ferry services?
Unrestrained trade union power can damage the public good and such is the case with CalMac’s workforce

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Why won't our MPs stand up for us on energy prices?
Once again the residents in colder Scotland are being sacrificed for the greater benefit of the Treasury and the wholesale energy companies.

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Signs of trouble ahead for Glasgow’s precious historic buildings
It’s quite rare to get good news about the buildings in Glasgow – usually, all we get is a pile of rubble on the ground or orange flames in the sky signalling the end of another part of the city’s built heritage. But this week, we honestly, genuinely, got a bit of good news about a building that’s been at the centre of a struggle for survival. The only slight downer is that there are signs of danger too. You didn’t think the positivity could last did you?

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Four people - including a teenage boy - die in separate incidents in Scots heatwave
Four people, including a teenage boy, died in separate incidents during the heatwave in Scotland at the weekend that saw temperatures exceed 32C.

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Inside story of the fight over the future of Scotland’s largest power station
Peterhead, a town of 20,000 known for its fishing industry, is poised to play a “very strategic” role in the nation’s energy grid, SSE has claimed.

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I've come a long way - a cancelled ferry used to be a disaster
As I’m writing this, my phone has buzzed. A text alert and an app update from Calmac - all of today’s sailings have been cancelled. The winds are too high, and the Loch Nevis won’t be headed out for the remainder of the day.

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'Miracle' sea eagle spotted in sky over Scottish island
A “miracle” White-tailed Eagle which was nursed back to health by its parents after suffering a broken wing has been spotted in Scottish skies

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Will these bold plans shift the dial on Scotland cashing in on renewables boom?
After many dismal stories around Scotland’s fabrication yards over decades, will these bold plans help the nation cash in on renewables boom?

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Lonely Glasgow 'Argyle Street Ash' in running for Tree of the Year
A tree which stood alone in a Glasgow street for more than 100 years could be on the verge of national recognition.

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Why doesn't the SNP have the guts to fight for zonal pricing?
Ed Miliband’s rejection of zonal pricing was a blow to those living in the energy industrial nightmare in rural Scotland. The Scottish Government should be up in arms but is muted in its response. Why?

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How Nigel Farage could turn the North East turquoise in 2026
Scottish Labour has been much-diminished across the region, a far cry from their once-dominant reign over Aberdeen City Council.

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UK retains national electricity price, scrapping zonal pricing plan
The UK Government confirms it will not introduce zonal pricing for electricity, despite pressure from energy firms and the Scottish Government.

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Thousands of acres of new native woods planned for Highlands community estate
Thousands of acres of new native woodland are to be created on a vast Highlands estate under a scheme to boost nature and support the community.

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Hopes of hundreds more jobs at Scottish yard revealed
The head of the Scottish yard revealed hopes of at least doubling the workforce within the next two or three years

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'I’m staying because I can see potential for yard becoming what it used to be'
The boss of the Scottish fabrication yard revealed why he is staying following the takeover

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Thank you, UK, for coming to Scotland's rescue yet again
It is ironic that the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy, the UK defence industry and the Westminster Government have been able to do what the Holyrood Government has not: throw a viable lifeline to a Scottish nationalised organisation.

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Reuse first: it's time to rethink Scotland’s waste mindset
We are looking at our waste all wrong. Waste doesn’t have to be a burden; it can be a resource.

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'Carbuncle' town set for £3m urban greenspace transformation
The five-year wildlife restoration project will see thousands of trees planted and tens of thousands of wildflowers sown across Cumbernauld.

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Scientists discover that Scotland's volcanic landscape 'once rivalled Hawaii'
Geologists from the University of Aberdeen have confirmed that cracks in the Earth, called volcanic fissures, helped create many of the Inner Hebrides.

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£150m Aberdeen incinerator temporarily shuttered over structural faults
A growing number of faults at the site, which opened less than two years ago, has left Belgian operator Indaver on the brink of pulling out.

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BP recruits former Shell finance chief amid boardroom shake-up at oil giant
Oil giant BP has appointed former Shell finance chief Simon Henry to its board amid concern among investors about the performance of the group's shares.

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'Expensive and polluting': Ministers urged to reject second Peterhead gas plant
17.1 million tonnes of carbon will be generated from the extraction, transportation, and burning of the gas used by the station.

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New £100k campaign launched to keep Scottish salmon competitive in Europe
A £100,000 campaign backed by the Scottish Government will keep Scottish salmon competitive in European markets.

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Live to be 100? Maybe more of us could stand a chance if we listen to Devi
The world and social media are brimming with influencers doling out the latest in longevity advice. Often they are wellness bros and millionaires, like tech entrepreneur Brian Johnson, offering tips on supplements, fasting techniques, ultimate diets and exercise regimes, from a position of privilege.

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Conservationists launch 'Flap App' to track elusive Scottish fish
People are being urged to get their skates on and help keep track of one of Scotland’s most elusive fish.

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Ireland can teach us valuable lessons on tax and prosperity
Ireland has produced two to three times as many companies worth over $1 billion than Scotland. It enjoys higher average earnings, lower overall and youth unemployment and lower poverty and child poverty levels than Scotland

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Animals in Scotland 'could die painful deaths' following new SSPCA guidelines
Animals in Scotland could be left to die painful deaths after new guidance was issued by the SSPCA preventing staff from euthanising them at the scene

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Zealots who want CCA to cut Israeli links are part of the problem
If we are to achieve peace in the Middle East – and elsewhere – we must allow writers, artists, musicians and academics to work with each other, to share perspectives, to disagree where appropriate and tolerate the voices of opponents

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Sustainable bus pilot gets underway in National Park
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority’s popular sustainable bus service, The Trossachs Explorer officially begins today (Monday 7th July) and will run until 5th October 2025.

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TV gardener's 'doon the watter' promise to his family
TV gardener David Domoney is to cut the ribbon on the National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show in Edinburgh - and he has a long standing pledge to take his children 'doon the watter' he remembers so well from childhood.

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We are CMAL's shareholders. We should be told the truth about Ardrossan
The sole shareholders of CMAL are the Scottish Government ministers elected by us to represent them; that means it is ultimately the public who are the shareholders and we need to know about the discussions around Ardrossan

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How a sleepy village is helping to unlock our understanding of the Moon
Portsoy has long been known for its important geological features but now researchers from the University of Aberdeen are using the rare assembly of rock types found in the harbour area to replicate lunar geology.

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Aphids are driving me mad
Higher April and May temperatures encouraged insects out of hibernation early which will give them time to produce even more than their usual number of generations.

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Check if your property qualifies for FREE solar, heat pump or insulation from OHMS
OHMS Renewables UK is a Glasgow-based company that is a trusted partner with Octopus Energy – one of Europe’s largest investors in renewable energy – and is committed to providing a complete solution for residential clients

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Protection order placed on trees after hotel car park put up for sale
Dozens of trees surrounding a hotel car park have been placed under a protection order after the site was put up for sale.

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Survivors to mark 37 years since Piper Alpha disaster on Sunday
A commemorative service will take place on July 6th at 1pm in Aberdeen’s Hazlehead Park, where Scotland’s Piper Alpha memorial is located.

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Scottish community park could be leased for 150 years to new energy company
A portion of St Fittick’s Park, the only publicly accessible green space in the deprived area of Torry, is closer to being turned into a renewable energy campus

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Value of North Sea oil and gas underlined in age of uncertainty
Conflict ine the Middle East has underlined the value of North Sea oil and gas reserves amid warnings the windfall tax will lead to cuts in investment and jobs

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Trump is out to sacrifice Ukraine to appease Russia. Europe must step up
It looks as though Ukraine will be sacrificed in order to obtain what US commentators tell us is Donald Trump’s aim of restoring good-long term relations with Russia

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No storage and no strategy: why our grid is letting renewables down
The UK’s energy transition is in a precarious position and investors know it

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Scottish scientists discover new threat to marine life: sunscreen meeting plastic
A chemical commonly found in sunscreen could be making plastic in oceans even harder to break down, according to University of Stirling research.

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Lack of clarity around how to measure biodiversity in Scotland - report
Despite biodiversity being a top priority for Scotland’s environment, there is a lack of clarity around how to measure it, according to a new report from the University of the Highlands and Islands.

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Plans submitted for solar farm to power 15,000 homes
The 49.9MW solar development is proposed on land at Fallaws Farm, Arbirlot, approximately 5km west of Arbroath.

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Scottish Water spend on sewage spills revealed amidst 'fat cat' bonus criticism
The release of the data comes as Scottish Water bosses have been criticised over ‘fat cat’ salary bonuses in recent months.

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Cost of clearing 'fatbergs' from Scotland's sewers revealed amid wet wipe ban call
More than £7million is being spent to clear blockages in Scotland's sewers, new figures have revealed

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