Shipbuilding

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey speaks during day two of the Labour Party Conference at Liverpool Experience Campus on September 28, 2026 in Liverpool, England. Labour enters its annual party conference with a polling boost holding a four-point

Rolls-Royce to invest in Glasgow as Chancellor promises 'industrial revival'

John Healey pledges to reindustrialise Britain at Labour conference, with £100m for new apprenticeships, £300m Rolls-Royce investment and shipbuilding support.

HMS Venturer leaves Rosyth dockyard

HMS Venturer leaves Rosyth dockyard

Nine managers sacked at Babcock yard amid claims voucher scheme was abused

The yard has had plenty of noisy critics.

The yard has had plenty of noisy critics.

Ferguson Marine

Noisy critics not helping Ferguson Marine and a story told by cold numbers

Some noisy and politically motivated detractors who seem to have revelled in the major delays and cost overruns on the Glen Rosa and the Glen Sannox

Some noisy and politically motivated detractors who seem to have revelled in the major delays and cost overruns on the Glen Rosa and the Glen Sannox

Why Ferguson Marine job losses are such a bitter blow for Scotland

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Mackintosh-inspired artwork rises on Finnieston Crane for Glasgow 2026

Union urges ministers to finalise Freguson Marine four-vessel contract amid 'anxiety'

Union urges ministers to finalise Freguson Marine four-vessel contract amid 'anxiety'

Union urges ministers to finalise Freguson Marine four-vessel contract amid 'anxiety'

Sam Neil, who has died aged 78

Sam Neil, who has died aged 78

Glasgow Clyde steamer restoration charity mourns loss of patron Sam Neil

Ferguson Marine Ltd in Port Glasgow

Ferguson Marine Ltd in Port Glasgow

New director joins board of troubled Scots shipyard

The research will connect local industrial heritage with wider Northern European stories of skill and struggle.

The research will connect local industrial heritage with wider Northern European stories of skill and struggle.

Project to bring forgotten voices from Scotland's shipbuilding past back to life

There was good news from the Scottish yard.

There was good news from the Scottish yard.

Two great Scottish manufacturing success stories to celebrate

The shipyard at Port Glasgow

The shipyard at Port Glasgow

Ferguson Marine

Scotland's troubled Ferguson Marine seeks major changes and shipyard expansion

The yard celebrated the launch of a vessel this week.

The yard celebrated the launch of a vessel this week.

Shipbuilding 'step forward' and fantastic news on Scottish yard

It highlighted workforce growth at the yard.

It highlighted workforce growth at the yard.

'Significant step forward' for Scottish yard as shipbuilding milestone hailed

'People might point to the unfortunate and huge delays and cost over-runs in Ferguson Marine’s building of the Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa'

'People might point to the unfortunate and huge delays and cost over-runs in Ferguson Marine’s building of the Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa'

Why was state-owned Scottish shipyard ruled out of ferry contract?

Hopefully the new chapter for Port Glasgow shipyard Ferguson Marine will be a good one.

Hopefully the new chapter for Port Glasgow shipyard Ferguson Marine will be a good one.

Major SNP Government call on historic Scottish shipyard can launch good chapter

Jen Campbell, Doug Duguid and Rhea Fraser are embarking on a 'strategic expansion'

Jen Campbell, Doug Duguid and Rhea Fraser are embarking on a 'strategic expansion'

Scottish company targets major Clyde shipbuilding opportunity

Scottish shipyard owner hails UK's biggest warship export deal

Scottish shipyard owner hails UK's biggest warship export deal

Business Briefing 📈

Scottish shipyard owner hails UK's biggest warship export deal amid record sales

How the part-complete vessel was expected to look when finished.

How the part-complete vessel was expected to look when finished.

'Combination of challenges': Publicly-funded shipbuilder collapses owing £12m

Scottish publicly-funded shipbuilder in administration with all jobs lost

Scottish publicly-funded shipbuilder in administration with all jobs lost

Scottish publicly-funded shipbuilder in administration with all jobs lost

New Chairman of the Board Duncan Anderson

New Chairman of the Board Duncan Anderson

Ferguson Marine

Ferguson Marine yard appoints shipbuilding veteran as new Chairman

HMS Glasgow being outfitted at the BAE Systems shipyard at Scotstoun.

HMS Glasgow being outfitted at the BAE Systems shipyard at Scotstoun.

Ferguson Marine

Shipbuilding unions demand procurement overhaul after £200m Navy contract sent abroad

HMS Venturer leaves Rosyth dockyard

HMS Venturer leaves Rosyth dockyard

Rosyth dockyards take huge step forward with American nuclear sub contract

Skipper on the Good Shepherd IV, Ian Best (left) discusses his Fair Isle gansey with Tricia Willis, Procurement and Project Manager, Parkol; Marie Bruhat; and Sally Atkinson, Commercial Director, Parkol

Skipper on the Good Shepherd IV, Ian Best (left) discusses his Fair Isle gansey with Tricia Willis, Procurement and Project Manager, Parkol; Marie Bruhat; and Sally Atkinson, Commercial Director, Parkol

Work begins on Scotland's latest ferry at shipyard in England

Japan has had its Shinkansen bullet trains for over 60 years

Japan has had its Shinkansen bullet trains for over 60 years

Classical music

Plumbers, electricians and joiners: the government has failed to encourage them all

The shipyard is located in Rosyth, Fife

The shipyard is located in Rosyth, Fife

'A pathetic way to plan for the future' — Herald readers on welding shortage

Controversies have flared over the display of the Saltire in some towns and cities

Controversies have flared over the display of the Saltire in some towns and cities

Are anti-immigration protesters aware of the irony of flying the St Andrew's Cross?

A view of John Wood Street, Port Glasgow. In the background is the CalMac ferry Glen Rosa that is being fitted out at Ferguson shipyard.

A view of John Wood Street, Port Glasgow. In the background is the CalMac ferry Glen Rosa that is being fitted out at Ferguson shipyard.

The snobs are wrong about Port Glasgow, it should be treasured

The MV Hebrides was launched at Ferguson shipbuilders in 2000

The MV Hebrides was launched at Ferguson shipbuilders in 2000

Scotland's Defence Future

There are new opportunities for Scottish shipbuilding and we must take them

HMS Glasgow being outfitted at the BAE Systems shipyard at Scotstoun

HMS Glasgow being outfitted at the BAE Systems shipyard at Scotstoun

Scottish shipbuilding revival should be viewed with both pride and caution

The ships would be built at Babcock

The ships would be built at Babcock

Scottish Government

Scotland's shipyards in line to 'build warships for Denmark and Sweden'

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray will cut stell on a new barge being built to support the construction of three new ships for the Royal Navy

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray will cut stell on a new barge being built to support the construction of three new ships for the Royal Navy

Ian Murray to cut steel on barge that will help deliver three new Navy ships

(Image: John Linton/BAE Systems)

(Image: John Linton/BAE Systems)

Prince and Princess of Wales

'Good luck, divine protection' and a day in the shipyards for a Princess and Prince

The 748-foot Dark Island residential cruise ship

The 748-foot Dark Island residential cruise ship

Company unveils plans for £1.2b cruise ship to be built on the Clyde

Huge section of Royal Navy warship arrives in Glasgow for assembly

Huge section of Royal Navy warship arrives in Glasgow for assembly

Huge section of Royal Navy warship arrives in Glasgow for assembly

The Northern Lighthouse Board’s new vessel POLE STAR, launched in Spain

The Northern Lighthouse Board’s new vessel POLE STAR, launched in Spain

Watch as Scottish lighthouse authority's new vessel launches at shipyard in Spain

Workers in the hall at Harland & Wolff in Methil

Workers in the hall at Harland & Wolff in Methil

Harland & Wolff

Harland & Wolff rescued as Spanish buyout protects 400 jobs in Scotland

Workers in the hall at Harland & Wolff in Methil

Workers in the hall at Harland & Wolff in Methil

Harland & Wolff

Fears for Scottish shipbuilding jobs as Harland & Wolff calls in administrators

The training facility will teach all aspects of shipbuilding

The training facility will teach all aspects of shipbuilding

BAE Systems: Scottish shipbuilding talent 'will thrive' at new training academy

A view of the shipbuilding hall that is under construction at the BAE Systems Govan yard on the River Clyde

A view of the shipbuilding hall that is under construction at the BAE Systems Govan yard on the River Clyde

IN PICTURES 📷

New city landmark takes shape on banks of Clyde

Construction work on the MV Glen Sannox utilised the 'wrong type of steel'

Construction work on the MV Glen Sannox utilised the 'wrong type of steel'

‘Ferry fiasco’ is a wake-up call for Scotland

How the Queen of the Clyde could become a US national monument