Social media

Officers are investigating the

Youth charged after bomb threat sparks alarm at school

Police have charged a male youth after a school in East Kilbride was targeted by a "bomb threat"

Online misinformation of 'sexual act' lead to windows of man's home being smashed

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, left, and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, left, and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk

Britain should create its own Facebook and Instagram, not depend on US firms

Young people and youth organisations across Scotland are urging the UK Government to rethink plans for a social media ban for under-16s.

Young people and youth organisations across Scotland are urging the UK Government to rethink plans for a social media ban for under-16s.

Scottish Youth Parliament

Young people across Scotland challenge plans for under-16 social media ban

New poll widens debate over social media curfews as Scots struggle to switch off

The icons of social media apps on a mobile phone screen

The icons of social media apps on a mobile phone screen

Glasgow University

Could teen social media curfew work? Scottish experts warn it is not enough

'Key amongst the steps Andy Burnham must take if he becomes prime minister will be implementing the landmark under-16 social media bans'

'Key amongst the steps Andy Burnham must take if he becomes prime minister will be implementing the landmark under-16 social media bans'

Stuart Mackintosh

Andy Burnham vs TikTok: can an under‑16 social media ban save UK democracy?

Protests sprang up in the Cranhill and Castlemilk areas of the city outside homes where online rumours suggested people accused of criminality were living

Protests sprang up in the Cranhill and Castlemilk areas of the city outside homes where online rumours suggested people accused of criminality were living

Police Scotland

Anonymous social media accounts tapping into fears of communities, says police chief

Is Camra criticism of the major brewing companies unfair?

Is Camra criticism of the major brewing companies unfair?

Stop sniping at the big brewers: they're giving customers what they want

It is increasingly common to compare social media to smoking and drinking. Does the analogy miss the point, or hit a deeper truth?

It is increasingly common to compare social media to smoking and drinking. Does the analogy miss the point, or hit a deeper truth?

Is social media really the same as smoking or drinking?

'Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner criticised the UK Government’s plan to ban social media for under-16s on the grounds it would infringe children’s rights'

'Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner criticised the UK Government’s plan to ban social media for under-16s on the grounds it would infringe children’s rights'

Scottish politics is gripped by ‘ultra-liberalism’ and children are paying the price

The Active Healthy Kids Scotland Report Card 2026 found most teenagers did not meet the international recommendation of less than two hours of screen use each day.

The Active Healthy Kids Scotland Report Card 2026 found most teenagers did not meet the international recommendation of less than two hours of screen use each day.

Fewer than one in five Scottish teenagers keep daily screen time under two hours

Teenagers face a social media ban under UK Government plans

Teenagers face a social media ban under UK Government plans

Starmer is blocking the wrong people from social media - here is who he should ban

An upcoming ban on social media for under 16s is meant to protect children from online harm, but young people in Scotland have concerns it will not be fair or effective.

An upcoming ban on social media for under 16s is meant to protect children from online harm, but young people in Scotland have concerns it will not be fair or effective.

Children and young people

Young people worried social media ban does not account for their rights

Proposed bans on social media and mobile phones in schools are renewing calls for policy decisions to directly account for children's rights.

Proposed bans on social media and mobile phones in schools are renewing calls for policy decisions to directly account for children's rights.

Children and young people

What is the UNCRC and what does it mean for phone and social media bans?

Keir Starmer speaking at a press conference in Downing Street on Monday announcing government action to protect children online

Keir Starmer speaking at a press conference in Downing Street on Monday announcing government action to protect children online

Social media ban is not right: we shouldn't have to choose between safety and freedom

Jo Cox’s legacy continues to challenge politicians to seek common ground and build a more respectful public life.

Jo Cox’s legacy continues to challenge politicians to seek common ground and build a more respectful public life.

'Ten years after Jo Cox’s murder, common ground in politics matters more than ever'

Murray Dowey, 16, from Dunblane took his own life after becoming a victim of “sextortion” where scammers blackmailed him on Instagram

Murray Dowey, 16, from Dunblane took his own life after becoming a victim of “sextortion” where scammers blackmailed him on Instagram

REBECCA MCQUILLAN

Finally, we’re taking children’s wellbeing out of the clutches of Big Tech

The rules will raise the minimum age for access to sites like TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, YouTube, Snapchat and Reddit

The rules will raise the minimum age for access to sites like TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, YouTube, Snapchat and Reddit

'Starmer's nonsensical social media ban will only drive teens deeper into danger'

A TikTok filter can have some nasty surprises

A TikTok filter can have some nasty surprises

Scotland’s children's commissioner hits out at Starmer over teen social media ban

Keir Starmer to ban under-16s from social media in 'big moment for our country'

Dominik Hlavačka

Dominik Hlavačka

Hitchhiker who went viral for epic trip calls East Kilbride 'amazing' and 'perfect'

Hunter Biden, seen here with his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, has met his aggressors head on, and with good grace, on Twitter/X

Hunter Biden, seen here with his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, has met his aggressors head on, and with good grace, on Twitter/X

Thank you, Hunter Biden, for showing us how to save our politics

Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson, left, and Superintendent Graeme Gallie speak to the press after two teenagers were found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy last year

Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson, left, and Superintendent Graeme Gallie speak to the press after two teenagers were found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy last year

Police Scotland

Social media driving rise in weapon-carrying among Scottish teens - senior officer

Euan (left) and Cameron told The Herald about their thoughts on social media.

Euan (left) and Cameron told The Herald about their thoughts on social media.

Children and young people

How Leith is leading the resistance against red-pilled grifters and social media hate

Should the UK ban social media usage for u16s?

Should the UK ban social media usage for u16s?

Children and young people

'Extremely fast': Decision on social media ban for children expected by end of year

Stars of social media to be honoured at Scotland's Influencer of the Year Awards

Judy Murray OBE

Judy Murray OBE

Judy Murray joins digital detox call to protect children from online harm

'Apparently, I’m not worth very much ... Not as an artist. As a proposition'

New guidance for parents offers clearer advice on managing screen time

New guidance for parents offers clearer advice on managing screen time

Government’s screen time guidance is welcome – but it must be backed up with action

Why isn't Elon Musk treated as a publisher with his X platform?

Why isn't Elon Musk treated as a publisher with his X platform?

The entire Scottish media should back the Greens targeting Elon Musk’s X. Here's why

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani votes at a voting site on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani votes at a voting site on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)

Scottish Labour MP hopes to capture Mamdani magic after picking brain of top aide

City of Edinburgh Council is proposing a mobile phone ban for Edinburgh schools.

City of Edinburgh Council is proposing a mobile phone ban for Edinburgh schools.

City of Edinburgh Council

Time running out to participate in Edinburgh consultation on phone use in schools

A Edinburgh University study finds little evidence that the amount of time young people spend on social media is linked to later mental health issues.

A Edinburgh University study finds little evidence that the amount of time young people spend on social media is linked to later mental health issues.

Children and young people

New Edinburgh University study challenges the impacts of social media on young people

Anas Sarwar urged the Government to follow Australia and France in restricting children’s access to online platforms amid a

Anas Sarwar urged the Government to follow Australia and France in restricting children’s access to online platforms amid a

Anas Sarwar calls for UK to ban social media for under-16s

Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez

Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez

Spanish PM proposes putting an end to anonymity on social media

Social media could be banned in the UK for children under 16.

Social media could be banned in the UK for children under 16.

Keir Starmer to consult on social media ban for children under 16

Kenny Boyle is Scotland’s top TikToker of 2025

Kenny Boyle is Scotland’s top TikToker of 2025

Scottish actor revealed as TikToker of the year

'The progressively depressing drift towards not interacting with people at all is nowhere more apparent than at your local supermarket'

'The progressively depressing drift towards not interacting with people at all is nowhere more apparent than at your local supermarket'

At last: is there a glimmer of hope that we might all start talking to each other?

Australia is banning the use of social media for under-16s

Australia is banning the use of social media for under-16s

REBECCA MCQUILLAN

Good luck to the Aussies: They’re doing us a favour by banning social media for kids

Elon Musk’s Twitter/X platform has been accused of funnelling far-right propaganda at users

Elon Musk’s Twitter/X platform has been accused of funnelling far-right propaganda at users

I’ve quit Twitter and now the world is a beautiful and happy place again

The SNP's Pete Wishart MP speaking in the House of Commons

The SNP's Pete Wishart MP speaking in the House of Commons

Elon Musk's chatbot in hot water after accusing Scottish MP of being a 'rape enabler'

Ron McClure has served his final fry up

Ron McClure has served his final fry up

'That ain’t no joke': TikTok famous snack bar owner retires after 60 years

Demonstrations outside of the Cladhan Hotel

Demonstrations outside of the Cladhan Hotel

I'm from Falkirk: here's why I think people have become so angry at 'ground zero'

Of those polled, 49% trust social media more than newspapers & TV.

Of those polled, 49% trust social media more than newspapers & TV.

Children and young people

From TikTok to Tyrants: Who Gen Z really trusts

The old Currie Community High School

The old Currie Community High School

Currie Community High School

Urban explorers dodge security dogs to break into former Edinburgh school building

An anti-asylum protest and an anti-racist protest square off in Falkirk

An anti-asylum protest and an anti-racist protest square off in Falkirk

'Shouting at people in a hotel won't fix anything': Inside the Falkirk asylum protest

Police have criticised misinformation on social media

Police have criticised misinformation on social media

Police issue 'misinformation' warning after 12-year-old girl arrested in Dundee

'Your children can be groomed right under your nose thanks to the lack of regulation around tech giants'

'Your children can be groomed right under your nose thanks to the lack of regulation around tech giants'

Can't we see the danger? Mobile phones must be banned from schools

Rebecca McQuillan

Now Donald Trump turns to alligators to terrorise migrants

Indyref marchers pass the statue of Robert The Bruce at Bannockburn

Indyref marchers pass the statue of Robert The Bruce at Bannockburn

Scottish independence

Report: 'Dozens of pro-Indy accounts went dark when Israel bombed Iran'

Ballymena violence fuelled by mainstreaming of far-right

‘We wail about safeguarding children, yet buy them a bomb to hold in their hand every waking minute of every day’

‘We wail about safeguarding children, yet buy them a bomb to hold in their hand every waking minute of every day’

Do we hate our children? Why else would we do them this much damage?

Gaza has been devastated during the war with Israel

Gaza has been devastated during the war with Israel

Study claims Facebook 'removed Gaza posts that did not break its rules'