Kemar Roofe’s time at Rangers has been stop-start, to say the least. But it appears as though the striker’s stint in Scotland won’t be drawing to a close anytime soon. The Jamaica internationalist, a multi-million pound acquisition from Anderlecht
Ange Postecoglou insists there is no chance his men for the big occasion will underestimate Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Celtic can complete a world-record eighth domestic treble if they overcome the Scottish Cup final underdogs at Hampden on
Josh Taylor is the first to admit he has a chip on his shoulder over the response to his last title defence. The undefeated Scotsman faced furious backlash - leading to threats to his family - after his controversial win over Jack Catterall in
Cameron Norrie’s French Open campaign ended in disappointing fashion with a straight-sets loss to Lorenzo Musetti in the third round. It is the third year in a row the British number one has fallen in the last 32, and he only managed to mount any
CONCERNS on the impact on business as well as motorists being unable to enter the city were among the mixed reception within a day of Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone being introduced. Glasgow became the first Scottish city to introduce a Low Emission
Scotland’s most polluted street has seen a significant decrease in pollution following the introduction of the controversial new Low Emission Zone. On Thursday Glasgow became the first Scottish city, ahead of Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen, introduce
IT was the cult Scottish film that launched several careers, including those of Joe McFadden and Laura Fraser. Small Faces, which was shot in Glasgow and was released in 1995, follows three teenage brothers (played by McFadden, Iain Robertson,
Hearts and Hibs are facing five-figure fines after being charged by the Scottish FA over their Edinburgh derby melee. Both clubs have been accused of breaching disciplinary rule 204, which carries financial punishments ranging from £2,500 for a
Joe Shaughnessy has joined Dundee. The defender, who has played over 250 games in Scottish football, has become Tony Docherty's first signing at Dens Park. The Irishman's contract at St Mirren will expire next week, and he will join up with
Celtic and Inverness Caledonian Thistle will compete for the final piece of silverware this season on Saturday. For Ange Postecoglou and Celtic, it's a chance to seal a domestic treble this season with the Viaplay Cup and Scottish Premiership titles
When in Rome do as the Romans do – part two! Halfway through the week, I acclimatised to the weather and the red wines and what a pleasant surprise it was. Everything – from the basic local reds to the super Tuscans – was gorgeous in the heat, but
A HISTORIC Scottish construction firm has appointed a new managing director following a change to its senior leadership structure. John Brown has taken over as boss of Cambuslang-based Veitchi Group after two senior executives retired. Jim Preston
Scotland’s hotels sector has not had its troubles to seek in recent times, having been hit by extended periods of closure and restricted trading during the coronavirus pandemic. So a survey published today by accountancy firm RSM UK, showing that
It is one thing to complain about the owner of an island and insist you could run it better, but quite another to actually buy that island and run it yourself. That is exactly what the community of Eigg did just over a quarter of a century ago.
As a three-time cup winner alongside David Wotherspoon and Stevie May - Michael O’Halloran holds legendary status at St Johnstone. The winger helped land a first major trophy for Saints in 2014 under the leadership of Tommy Wright and he followed
A United Nations committee has called on SNP ministers to “expeditiously” make changes to children’s rights legislation the Supreme Court found was outwith devolved power. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation)
The mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham has called for his role to replicated in Scottish cities. Plans for directly elected provosts were one of the central recommendations in a report released by Gordon Brown on the future of the UK at the end
Manchester United have been hit by a setback for Antony ahead of the FA Cup final, with Erik ten Hag saying it is “unlikely” the winger will be fit to face Manchester City. The 23-year-old winger went down in agony last Thursday during the first
Becoming a parent is one of the most significant events in many people’s lives and some may choose to consider surrogacy. Surrogacy is when a woman gives birth to a baby for another person or couple, known as the “intended parent(s)”. There are
Chimichurri Sauce – Ribeye Steak Chimichurri sauce is a Fresh herb condiment originating from Argentina & Uruguay. It’s insanely good with barbecued meats especially steak. Here I have used a ribeye steak but any cut of steak would be ideal,
Hibernian have announced plans for a testimonial year for club legend David Gray. Gray wrote his name into Scottish football folklore with the goal that ended Hibs’ agonising 114-year wait for the Scottish Cup. The full-back instantly became
IS the Deposit Return Scheme a hunk of junk, or a potentially great policy? Here’s the problem: given Scotland’s political culture it’s impossible to know. We’ve surrendered debate, given up trying to make sense of information and policy. Instead
ELECTED provosts in Scottish cities “just makes sense,” Labour Andy Burnham has said during a visit north of the border. The Greater Manchester Mayor said it could lead to greater collaboration between businesses and cities in Scotland and England
SCOTTISH hotels achieved overall rises in occupancy levels, room rates and gross operating profits in April, as the sector geared up for the summer season, a survey reveals. Publishing the results of its latest hotels tracker, based on data compiled
A social worker has been awarded £28,000 after an employment tribunal found she was discriminated against by council officials over her Lithuanian nationality. Sandra Stanyte was treated "almost like a criminal" by Edinburgh City Council bosses
Much of Scotland will bask in sunshine this weekend and into next week as the warm spell returns in force. The Met Office is predicting temperatures of 22 degrees in the west on Saturday and Sunday, carrying on into the rest of the week.
Thousands of school staff across Scotland could walk out on strike later this year in the latest dispute with councils over pay. GMB Scotland will ask more than 8,000 council staff working in schools and nurseries – excluding teachers – if they
When I was first starting out in journalism, my tutor offered me a piece of sage advice. What’s that? You thought my random meanderings just emerged, like a hibernating creature in spring? No, no, this stuff is carefully honed – and based
Scots best-selling author Jenny Colgan says romantic fiction is being ignored - due to sexist snobbery. Colgan is taking part in First Date, Scotland’s first romance festival, under the auspices of Edinburgh’s Lighthouse Book Festival at the Scottish
More than a dozen rangers are to be employed along the route of the NC500 to protect the environment and tackle irresponsible tourists. The posts are part of £1m tp be spent employing seasonal support workers across Scotland, with a number of
BOLD. It’s the only word to describe the transformation of 1980s teen high school movie Heathers into a stage musical. But having said that, “insane” could be another word. Or perhaps even “ill-advised”. Why? Well, let’s recall the story of the
The Low Emission Zone which has been introduced in Glasgow has been a big talking point this week. The new measure came into force on Thursday, after a late legal challenge was thrown out by the Court of Session in Edinburgh. The scheme is
Amid controversy regarding this Saturday's Scottish Cup Final kicking off at 5.30pm, Adam Miller takes a not-entirely-serious look through the SFA's eyes... AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION This Saturday is the Scottish
UEFA will decide on Friday whether to replace Champions League final referee Szymon Marciniak due to his alleged links with a far-right movement in Poland. Marciniak is being investigated by UEFA after it was claimed he spoke at a recent event
It’s not something I’m ever likely to forget. I particularly remember the voices of the people above us; they had no idea we were there. I also remember the effect the place had on our own voices: not an echo exactly, more a distortion. When I said
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is seeking permission for a multi-million pound makeover of its luxury flagship store in Glasgow's Buchanan Street. House of Fraser, a stalwart of the city's retailing scene for the past 170 years, is set to embark on
Pristine waters are what we all yearn for - whether we are swimming, paddling, or even just staring out over a vast, glistening sea. But in these times of alarm over sewage overflows and pollution it can seem as if no beach fits that word. In fact
Edinburgh’s Connect Festival has announced four new acts for the August event, a three-day music festival held at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on the outskirts of the capital. Joining the bill are Billie Marten on the Grand Parade stage, Glasgow-born
With just over a week to go until the launch of Scotland's newest music festival, organisers have today announced a stellar lineup of street food favourites who are ready to join in the action. The Reeling Festival will takeover Rouken Glen Park
Down in dumps THE Boss is usually the name given to that irritating personage of seniority in the office who invariably has their feet up on the desk, or is busy taking credit for all the hard work you completed on Saturday and Sunday. (While the
FURTHER to Amanda Baker's letter today (June 1) headed "The tyranny of self-service” and your article on Artificial Intelligence ("Experts warn AI could lead to the ‘extinction of humanity’", The Herald, June 1), I also wonder when people will wake
A ex Scottish Labour MSP has said that Sir Keir Starmer has the “has the personality of a house brick” in an astonishing attack on his former party. Neil Findlay decried the lack of leadership and vision at the top of Labour and believes that
Politics is in a pretty bad place right now. Where are the big ideas? Where are the big personalities? Who is making an attempt to address the multiple crises that we see in every corner of our public services? Who is inspiring the next generation
Scotland’s world champion curlers have hailed a kit deal with a drinks company that counts the sport’s hotbed of Canada as one of its main markets. Team Mouat, fresh from winning the World Championships in April, has been signed up by Magnum, claimed
A “HIGHLY anticipated” property development opportunity in the east end of Glasgow has been brought to the market. Glasgow Gait on London Road, a 16.73-acre vacant site being marketed as having the “ability and flexibility to accommodate a variety
Boris Johnson has said he will send “all unredacted WhatsApps” directly to the Covid-19 public inquiry, distancing himself from the legal action taken by the UK Government. The offer from the former prime minister puts pressure on the current
GREEN minister Lorna Slater has been accused of having “no shame” after taxpayers were billed £1200 to charter her a private boat to Rum instead of her trying to use a CalMac ferry. The Scottish Tories, who obtained the figure using Freedom of
A man was left with serious injuries and two children were taken to hospital after a crash in the Highlands. The three were taken to hospital after the crash between a Peugeot 308 and a lorry at 3.50pm on Thursday on the A87, between Kyle of Lochalsh
An Italian restaurant has closed with immediate effect after almost two years of trading in Glasgow's city centre. Roberta's moved into the former home of Iberica on St Vincent Street in September of 2021, promising diners 'unfussy and authentic
The founder of one of Scotland’s most popular beers has branded the deposit return scheme (DRS) a “bonfire of chaos” which was “absolute insanity for consumers”. Dougal Sharp, founder of the Innis and Gunn Brewing Company, hit out at the Scottish
Andy Murray will return to action next week at the Lexus Surbiton Trophy. As expected, having skipped the French Open to focus on his Wimbledon preparations, the former world number one has taken a wild card into the Challenger event. Murray
Phil Neville has been sacked as manager of MLS side Inter Miami. The 46-year-old has paid the price for a poor run of form, with the 1-0 defeat to New York Red Bulls proving the final straw. Neville, who was appointed in January 2021 after
Scotland’s only Catholic boarding school is to close permanently at the end of the current school term. Staff at Kilgraston boarding school in Perthshire were informed by email that the school, which dates back to 1930, will hold its final classes
Englishman Matt Wallace is one stroke behind leader Davis Riley after the first day of the PGA Memorial Tournament on Thursday, on a hot day in Dublin, Ohio. Wallace, who has one PGA tour win, had a strong start to the tournament, hitting six birdies
Refereeing body PGMOL says it is appalled by “unjustified and abhorrent” abuse directed at Anthony Taylor after video footage emerged of him being accosted by angry fans at Budapest Airport. Taylor and his family can be seen trying to evade a mob
Phillip Schofield said he has “lost everything” in the wake of his affair with a younger male colleague and told of a “catastrophic effect” on his mind. The former This Morning presenter, 61, said the fallout from the revelations had been “relentless
A Scottish tourist has died after being run over by a tram in Barcelona, it has been reported. Spanish authorities have told the media that the a 57-year-old Scottish man had died in the accident near the Diagonal Mar retail centre in the city
MINISTERS are prepared to sink millions more into Scotland's crisis-hit nationalised shipyard firm to ensure it has a commercial future - before it is privatised. It has emerged that a multi-million-pound tranche of capital expenditure has been
This is the fourth of five articles charting the remarkable inside story of Ange Postecoglou's little-heralded first spell in European football with Panachaiki in Greece. TENSIONS in Greece were already running high towards the end of 2008 due
The University of Edinburgh will withhold 50% of pay from staff who don’t complete marking and assessment during an ongoing union boycott. Edinburgh principal and vice-chancellor Professor Sir Peter Mathieson sent a letter to staff this week confirming
At the ice-cold summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the drama of Tanzania’s dusty plains stretching below, and a gruelling trek behind: a poignant moment for many to pause to think of those left at home. But while most who conquer Africa’s tallest mountain
This article was first published today in our bespoke Sports newsletter The Fixture. You can sign up in seconds to receive it straight to your inbox every weekday here. Davy was the boy in primary school with the long hair and the ruddy cheeks
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THE world's first and only City Urbanist is preparing to stand down from his role after four years in the unique post created to help shape the future of Scotland's largest city. Professor Brian Evans was appointed in 2019 on a £40,000-a-year
Four years ago Glasgow City Council made the bold step to appoint a City Urbanist. In what was a first for the city, it was a key role. As his tenure comes to an end, Professor Brian Evans tells The Herald what he thinks is next for Scotland’s
THERE is no one definitive reason that has yet been found to explain why female footballers are more susceptible to ACL injuries than their male counterparts, and in the absence of hard facts, conjecture often fills the gap. The rapid pace at which
This is the third part of our five article series charting the remarkable inside story of Ange Postecoglou's little-heralded first spell in European football with Panachaiki in Greece. FABIAN Caballero is still remembered with great affection
MINISTERS are planning the construction of a mile-long 'landslip shelter' costing £470m to resolve the issues with landslips on Scotland's most notorious road. The construction of the debris flow shelter is the preferred option for the long-term
Individuals could be limited to owning 500 hectares of land if new legislation being pushed for by a Labour MSP wins the support of parliament. Mercedes Villalba is set to lodge a Members Bill in Holyrood to restrict how much anyone can own, sell
HUMZA Yousaf has defended Scotland’s first Low Emission Zone (LEZ), telling MSPs that delaying it would have had "dire" consequences for the health of Glaswegians. The strict rules on emissions came into force yesterday morning with any diesel
PETER A Russell (Letters, June 1) agrees that powers to hold an independence referendum should be transferred to Scotland’s parliament, as long as “it followed international best practice and required a two-thirds majority for major constitutional
The presidency of Barack Obama was, in the final analysis, characterised much more by style than by substance. His eight years were, of course, laced with meaning, as the first African-American president, and that is not without its importance. However
It began as a small-scale project to help Arab farmers sell olive oil in the Israeli market. In September 2012 olive trees were planted on unused land in the Jezreel Valley between Nazareth and Tel Megiddo in the northern district of Israel using
SCOTTISH engineering companies have reported a ninth consecutive quarter of order and output growth as the sector maintained its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. But the industry continues to be challenged by a skills shortage which is creating
The massive countdown screen at Glasgow Central Station says it’s not long to go until the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships come to Glasgow on August 3. As an amateur road cyclist I am intrigued as to what this could
A company that has built an artificial intelligence solution to make debt management more efficient and less stressful has secured £500,000 in angel investment as it seeks to expand into the wider financial services sector. Inicio.AI allows consumers
The ruling Conservatives’ efforts to big up their paltry free trade deals with Australia and New Zealand took something of a comic turn this week, with the revelation that the UK Government was shipping signed copies of The Beano to the two countries
Campaigners fear a recent fire at a disused hotel in Ayr could see the building torn down, as it lies caught between the council and an absentee owner. Designed by Andrew Galloway, the Station Hotel was opened in 1886 and constructed of Ballochmyle
Scottish accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael has expanded its senior team with three people elevated to director level, as part of a wave of 88 promotions. Irina Cheburdanidze, who is based in the firm’s Edinburgh office, Glasgow-based Ryan Crilley
