WINNING a first Test is no guarantee to a touring side that they will go on to triumph in a three-match series. Losing it, however, all too often ensures overall failure. That is the stark reality confronting Scotland today in their opening match
LEON SMITH insists he won’t be swayed by emotions when selecting his Davis Cup squad ahead of the return to Glasgow. The Great Britain squad will take on the United States, Kazakhstan and the Netherlands in Group D of the finals with the matches
Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams returned to grand-slam action on Friday night with victory alongside Jamie Murray in the mixed doubles. The 42-year-old bowed out in the second round of the singles at Wimbledon last year and has only
JOSH TAYLOR has vacated another of his world light-welterweight titles, seemingly paving the way for a rematch against British rival Jack Catterall. Taylor overcame his mandatory challenger in Glasgow in February this year following a hotly-disputed
A crackdown on price promotions for junk food could be extended to include items such as garlic bread, pies, quiches and crispbreads. The Scottish Government has already pledged to change the law to restrict “unhealthier food and drink promotions
Scotland has 282 Munros – mountains with a height of at least 3,000 feet – and reaching the summit of them all is considered one of the ultimate feats in hiking. Now, a group of women have completed a continuous relay of Munros – scaling all the
Cameron Norrie followed Heather Watson by breaking new ground and reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon. This was the sixth time in the last nine grand slams that the British number one had made it to the last 32 but – not helped by coming up
Island life could be under threat if young residents continue to struggle to get access to housing, it has been claimed. Islanders in the Western Isles say they face having to leave to find homes, and work, on the mainland. They say a lack of new-builds
Scientists have detailed the origins and diversity of every known mineral on Earth. The landmark body of work will help reconstruct the history of life on Earth and guide the search for new minerals and deposits, researchers say. The catalogue
Spain’s Jorge Campillo set the pace at the halfway stage of the Horizon Irish Open as home favourite Shane Lowry staged a grandstand finish to make the cut at Mount Juliet. Lowry looked set for an early exit until he birdied his last four holes
Rare wild pigeons extinct in most of the world have been discovered living in remote parts of Scotland and Ireland. Researchers have found the Rock Dove - also known as the rock pigeon - living in islands off the coast of the British Isles.
The most senior official of newlynationalised ScotlRail is earning between £175,000 and £180,000, it has been revealed. Details of the six-figure salaries earned by senior executives working for the under-fire company have been revealed for the
From castles to cathedrals, they are features of Scotland’s past and landscape that help draw millions of visitors to the country each year, keen to explore its rich tapestry of architecture and history. But in a post-pandemic crisis, visitor attractions
THE SNP has claimed independence will allow Scotland to escape the "catastrophic impact " of Brexit amid a suggestion Nicola Sturgeon’s strategy could be her last roll of the dice. The First Minister has pre-empted Supreme Court action with the
A TORY MP accused of drunkenly groping two men has had the whip suspended from him after resigning from his position in the UK Government. Boris Johnson caved to pressure after a complaint about Tamworth MP Chris Pincher was made to Parliament's
Mohamed Salah is confident he can win more trophies with Liverpool after bringing an end to his long-running contract saga by signing a new three-year deal. The Egypt international had entered the final year of his existing contract after negotiations
SCOTLAND'S beach of the year has been revealed following the release of the annual guide. Big Sand, in Gairloch, took the title of beach of the year. The guide is said to be the most comprehensive list of the UK’s 50 best beaches. Read more
At least 21 people have died after Russian missile strike in a Ukrainian town near Odesa. The airstrikes come after Russian forces withdrew from a Black Sea island where they could have staged an assault on the city with Ukraine’s biggest port.
A STRING of top names have joined the line-up of a major Scottish spirits festival spanning ten days. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Harris Gin, Arran Whisky and Douglas Laing are the latest names to join Stirling SpiritFEST. The SMWS will
A further seven cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Scotland since last Sunday. This has brought the total number of cases in the country up to 34, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed. It comes as the number of people infected
THE number of people infected with Covid in Scotland has risen for the fourth week in a row. An estimated one in 18 people in Scotland had the virus in the week ending June 24, up from one in 20 last week and one in 50 at the end of May. Scotland
“There’s a real sense of satisfaction about making something so permanent,” explains stone carver and sculptor Michelle de Bruin. From her workshop in the Scottish Borders, Michelle creates unique commissioned carvings and work for private collections
A delay to hearings for the inquiry investigating issues at two of Scotland’s newest hospitals is “disappointing”, Labour said. Party health spokeswoman Jackie Baillie spoke out after it was confirmed that the next round of hearings for the Scottish
COUNCILLORS in the capital will formally “express interest” to the Scottish Government about the city becoming a test authority to set up a buffer zone around an abortion clinic. On Monday, Nicola Sturgeon convened an emergency summit on the prospect
Unless you don’t care what price you get for your car, selling can often be a long and drawn-out experience. This is especially true if you choose to sell privately – which often involves dealing with multiple potential buyers, going out on test drives
A pensioner has died following a house fire in Cumbernauld which also left two men seriously injured. Emergency services were called to a property on Glen Fyne Road around 6am on Friday morning. A 79-year-old woman was pronounced dead at
IRELAND's deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said the Conservative Government faces the risk of "breaking up" the UK over its actions to over-ride part of the Brexit deal. He accused ministers in London of being “disrespectful” and “undemocratic
SNP members are wildly congratulating themselves on Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘plan’ for another independence referendum. It’s a bizarre spectacle as the scheme is an utter mess. People like clean straight lines, easily digestible stories and narratives
The number of Scots testing positive for Covid-19 has continued to rise as Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 likely drive transmission. Around 1 in 18 people were estimated to have had the virus in Scotland in the week ending June 24, figures from
The Diary has just stumbled upon this video of a voter who ticked the No box, back in 2014, being informed that – joy of joys – he may have to go through another delightful Indy Ref next year. The cackling that can be heard in the clip was surely
THE PRINCESS (12A, 100 mins) Twenty-five years after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, director Ed Perkins reflects on the life of the "people's princess" in a feature-length documentary, which spans the period between her 1981 engagement
Manchester City have signed Arminia Bielefeld goalkeeper Stefan Ortega on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old joins the Premier League champions as back-up to Ederson after his deal expired with the recently relegated Bundesliga side. United
AMAZON has secured live UK rights to the Champions League for the first time. The technology giant will split the rights with BT for the 2024-27 cycle, a period which marks the start of a new format for UEFA’s men’s European club competitions.
Hospitality bosses have warned that mandatory calorie labelling on restaurant menus it could see footfall drop in the industry already hit by pandemic lockdowns. A nationwide consultation on the matter is due to close on Friday, after similar legislation
By Ian McConnell PLANS to build more than 900 homes on the site of a former psychiatric hospital, which includes 15 listed buildings, have taken another step forward with agreement between developer Ambassador Group and West Lothian Council of
Russian missile attacks on residential buildings in a coastal town near the Ukrainian port city of Odesa have killed at least 19 people, including two children, authorities reported. Friday's strikes come a day after Russian forces withdrew from
Recent James Bond movies have turned 007 into a dull normie, says Charlie Higson, author of the Young Bond books. Of proper Bond he says: “You never see him mowing his lawn, washing his car or asking his bank manager for a loan.” No, but it’d be interesting
I DOUBT there can be a more exhilarating way to legally cross a border than the Spanish Limitezero Zipline. The only cross-border zipline of its kind in the world, and one which has you hurtling down 720 metres at cheek-clenching speeds of nearly 80km
Rescuers have found five more bodies after resuming clearing operations after a mudslide at a railroad construction site in India triggered by weeks of heavy downpours, officials said. Soldiers joined more than 200 disaster response workers and
A Navy investigation has revealed how shoddy management and human error caused fuel to leak into Pearl Harbour's tap water last year, poisoning thousands of people and forcing military families to evacuate their homes. The investigation is the
Boris Johnson has ruled out calling an early General Election in an interview on Friday. It comes amid repeated speculation that the Prime Minister may be gearing up for such a move. However, asked in an interview on LBC whether the idea of
Chinese President Xi Jinping has officiated the swearing-in ceremony of Hong Kong's new leader as the city marked the 25th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule after being pulled in recent years under much tighter Communist Party control.
Scottish councils have awarded contracts worth more than £1 billion to private companies since 2015, it can be revealed. The firms profiting from public sector work include controversial outsourcing giants Atos, Capita PLC, Mears Group, and Mitie
The SNP's Angus Robertson has said Westminster's refusal to allow a second independence referendum "borrows straight from the playbook of Donald Trump". The Scottish Constitution Secretary said the SNP was elected to goverment "on a clear pledge
INTERNATIONAL hospitality operator PREM Group has announced that it has acquired a new location in Scotland to add to its Premier Suites portfolio. The Edinburgh property, currently known as Fountain Court, will now become the 16th location in
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have postponed their Glasgow gig just hours before it was due to take place. The American group had planned to take to the stage at Bellahouston Park tonight as part of their 2022 World Tour. However, they announced
As global leaders gathered in Scotland for COP26 last year, it became increasingly clear that a majority of investors around the world now reject the idea that companies are responsible only for creating value for shareholders. Most believe it’
A man has died following what police are treating as a hit and run. The 21-year-old man was hit on Easter Road in Edinburgh at around 2.40am on Sunday June 19. He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh but has since died. Road Policing
By Professor Kevin Blyth "MESOTHELIOMA" is a difficult word to pronounce – typically "medical". Me-zo-thee-lee-oma is how you say it. I often find myself spelling it out phonetically when introducing it to a patient who might have it or confirming
ONE of the first women in the Scottish whisky industry to hold the title of Master Blender has been honoured as she steps down after 45 years. Maureen Robinson has dedicated her professional life to the twin causes of making great Scotch whisky
IT is not often that you can start a column in Latin, and today is no exception, although there is a Latin theme. Well sort of, anyway. It follows news that works by some of the UK’s finest poets have been removed from the English GCSE curriculum
THE activities of the Glasgow City Council group for the Repatriation and Spoliation of objects in Glasgow Museums' collection which were looted from other countries ("Talks to repatriate looted bronze artefacts is ‘important milestone’ for Kelvingrove
Watching season four of Netflix hit show Stranger Things would have left many of us wondering what song would save us from Vecna, well now, thanks to Spotify, we can find out. Kate Bush’s 1985 hit Running Up That Hill has enjoyed chart success
Police officers in Scotland will today take the “most overt demonstration of action” in more than 100 years by withdrawing their “goodwill” amid an ongoing dispute over pay. Calum Steele, general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, which
John Swinney will cover the role of finance secretary while Kate Forbes is on maternity leave, the Scottish government has said. The role will be in addition to his duties as deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for Covid recovery. Ms
Decentralisation of power from Holyrood, full devolution of local taxes and directly elected mayors are among the proposals made by campaigners and politicians pushing for reforms to local government in Scotland. Other plans to improve local democracy
THE football food chain can be frustrating for fans. While they will commend their own clubs for picking up talent from clubs further down the ladder, supporters will often be angered by bigger fish circling their own ‘starlets’, to use a term beloved
Boris Johnson is facing calls to expel the former Tory deputy chief whip from the party after he dramatically quit following a drunken incident. Chris Pincher, who was responsible for maintaining discipline among Conservative MPs, said he had “
ANAS Sarwar is facing a tough few years. The blush of hope may have been spreading through Labour ranks lately, but the party’s route to the next general election just got trickier to navigate. There are fresh craters ahead since Nicola Sturgeon lobbed
Broom-broom beddy-byes TRYING to get a good night’s rest, reader Jenny Sewell was woken by her husband, who was making excitable noises in his sleep. When Jenny shook him from his slumbers he explained: “I had a dream where I was involved in
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Snake Island July 1 2022 Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 7000. Unframed cartoons can be purchased by visiting our website thepicturedesk.co.uk
THE surging cost-of-living is altering our shopping and eating habits as consumers make every effort to tighten the purse strings in these challenging times. What’s happening? We all know the cost-of-living is rocketing, from the price
FRUSTRATION, desperation even, was the driving force behind Nicola Sturgeon’s decision to press the constitutional nuclear button this week but, sadly, it will do nothing to ease the deep divide in Scotland over its future; rather, it threatens to
GLASGOW’S history has been reduced to a music hall joke with the "looting" of the People’s Palace museum, according to one of its former curators. Dr Elspeth King says the strength of the museum, which is supposed to tell the story of the city
It is the culmination of years of archaeological investigation into the long-vanished, pre-Clearance settlements that were home to hundreds of people below the rugged mountains of Glencoe. A replica of a 17th century Highland turf house has opened
By Ian McConnell Business Editor A NEW Highland town, which Moray Estates has been building since 2018, has seen the final brick of its 250th home laid as it enters the second phase of its development. Moray Estates, managed by the Earl
MAYBE Dominic Raab had Barack Obama in mind during PMQs this week when he winked across the chamber at Angela Rayner. The former US president was variously hailed as melting hearts, uniting the political divide and zinging his way through his 2015
IT is difficult at times to escape the notion that the cast of a Carry On film, in full character mode, had a more serious grip on things than the Boris Johnson administration does on the UK economy. So it was at the weekend, when the Prime Minister
WHEN recently in Fort William on business, I took a walk down the main street, and came across the SNP Indyref2 propaganda trinket shop. To one side above the shop front was displayed "their flag", a fluttering Saltire; the Ukrainian flag on the
By Ian McConnell Banff-based accountancy firm Anderson & Co, set up by Arlene Anderson, has merged with its founder’s former employer, Ritsons, which has offices across the north of Scotland. Ritsons partner Deborah Newton first hired Ms Anderson
CONCERN is mounting over a delay to the introduction of changes to the business rates appeals process, as hospitality trade campaigners ramp up calls for a new approach to determining bills for the sector. A senior ratings expert has expressed
NORTH Sea oil and gas player Orcadian Energy has raised £1 million through a share placing and said it believes “the immediate investment allowance, included in the Energy Profits Levy, has transformed the attractiveness of domestic oil and gas projects
THE Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has introduced a new business resilience category for its Glasgow Business Awards, for which The Herald is media partner. Sponsored by Glasgow City Innovation District, the new award will recognise companies and
INGHAM - John Keith Dr J. Keith Ingham, retired palaeontologist, University of Glasgow, formerly of Harle Syke, Burnley and Glasgow. Passed away at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow on Monday 30th May 2022. Dearly loved father of Simon
CLARK - William Frank Peacefully, on Wednesday, 22nd June 2022, Willie, aged 63 years, of Pitlandie Farm, Stanley, Perthshire, (formerly of Aldie Farm and Muirton Stud), son of the late Thomas W. and Lillian B. Clark, twin brother of Thomas S. Clark,
COWE - Mary In loving memory of Mary McAleer, devoted wife and mother, who died on 1st July 2019 aged 77 years, the beloved spouse of Andrew Cowe. May she rest in peace.
SKINNIDER - Bert Mrs Anita Skinnider and family wish to thank all those who attended Bert's funeral and those who sent sympathy cards and mass cards. We want to thank Father David Wallace, Father Neil Donnachie and parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes
MITCHELL - Adeline Harris Suddenly at home on Sunday 26th June 2022, Adeline Mitchell (nee Hart) aged 79 years, much loved and best pal to Ken, a dear sister of the late Rita. She will be sadly missed by all her family, many friends and neighbours. Funeral
ANDERSON - Gordon Stewart At Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow on Monday 27th June, 2022. Gordon, formerly of David Watson Property Management and lifelong member of Balmore Golf Club. Beloved husband of Evelyn of 56 years, loving Dad to Karen and Claire,
FARMER Donald George Peacefully at Nairn Town and County Hospital on Tuesday 28th June 2022, Donald George Farmer, of 45 Spiers Crescent, Lochloy, Nairn, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Liz, dear father of Karen and Niall, much loved grandfather of
HARVEY - Stuart In loving memory of a much missed husband and father. Forever in our hearts. Alison, Cara and Ailidh.
ALLAN - John (Iain) Peacefully at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on 17th June 2022. Iain, loving Husband to Sheila, much loved Dad to Roderick and Nichola and Grandad to Connor, Chloe, Lucy, Anna and Adam. Funeral Service will be held on Monday
If you're not a fan of the hit games Wordle or Heardle then maybe try the movie spin-off Framed. Described as a game for 'cinephiles and casual movie watchers alike' it is inspired by the worldwide popular guessing games. The game sees a
By Karen Peattie PRIVATE equity-focused Souter Investments has partnered with Averna Capital to complete an investment in SI-UK, an international student recruitment company for UK higher education institutions, via Averna Investco III. A leader
By Karen Peattie A GLASGOW brewer is tapping into healthier drinking trends and consumer demand for low-calorie, lighter beers as it targets growth post-Covid and regains “lost ground” after a global aluminium can shortage last year forced it to
By Karen Peattie SCOTS gin company House of Boe is targeting ambitious annual sales of £10 million for 2022/23 as it emerges from the pandemic, prepares for expansion, and opens its first “brand home” in South Queensferry. The independent gin
In 2022 we've bid farewell to many famous faces and beloved stars. From musical legends Meat Loaf and Ronnie Spector to comedy icon Barry Cryer. We've taken the opportunity to honour those famous names we've lost this year. Joan Copeland
Want to upgrade your Wordle obsession? Here's how you can give Quordle a try. Whether you've aced the music spin-off Heardle and you've got the Film version Framed beat, it might be time to raise the stakes. Described by some as 'Wordle on
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
Need a little nudge to help you tick off today's musical brain teaser Heardle? You've come to the right place. If you're anything like us, you've been agonising over the New York Times' mind-bender for months now. Described as "a respectful
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