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Caitlin Moran, the bestselling author who seems to be a glass-half-full type of person, woke up one morning in 2019 and realised she had reached the peak of despair.

Explore Scotland’s autumn art exhibitions, from Jill Furmanovsky and Dinos Chapman, in Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Dundee, Greenock and Stirling.

Andy Burnham's government introduced its first bill to Parliament on Tuesday, as the prime minister sought to swiftly remove what he described as "antiquated and archaic" anti-Catholic legislation from the statute book.

Families across Scotland could be left facing energy bills almost £1,000 higher than Labour promised at the last general election, the SNP has claimed.

Edinburgh restaurant The Witchery has been named the UK’s best fine dining restaurant and fourth in the world by Tripadvisor.

The Glenturret, Scotland's oldest working distillery, has introduced Deux Terrains, a rare 21 Years Old single malt whisky that brings together two remarkable landscapes: the Scottish Highlands and the celebrated vineyards of Bordeaux.

A £5.5m refurbishment at Exchange Place 2 in Edinburgh is set to deliver nearly 20,000 sq ft of Grade A office space.

Three men caught after a £1.3m cannabis factory raid have been jailed for a total of 12 years

Former head of one of the biggest Amazon sites in the UK appointed as ports chief

Frasers Plus Braehead will host its annual recruitment event on September 22 and 23, with jobs across retail, dining and leisure.

He picked a name close to his heart

Understory, a new cocktail bar beneath Rutland Street in Edinburgh’s West End, opens to the public today.

Moxie, founded by broadcaster Heather Suttie, has opened a new vintage clothing shop at The Hidden Lane in Finnieston.

Scotland's Information Commissioner David Hamilton has warned his office cannot guarantee adequate regulatory oversight after FOI appeals surged 83% in a year, with a third of all appeals in one quarter found to be AI-generated and closed without investig…

The Inver Inn in Tain is set to reopen after being acquired by new owner Sian Douglas.

Wheatley secures planning permission for 112 mid-market homes in Tradeston, Glasgow, including accessible flats, gardens and links to transport and amenities

Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.

Glasgow will be the starting point for Don McLean's final UK and Ireland tour, with the veteran singer-songwriter choosing the city to open an eight-date farewell run in May 2027.

A further seven people have been arrested in connection with disorder after Celtic’s Premiership title – taking the total to 50.

Motorists are being urged to avoid a major route in the Borders a fire forced the closure of the road in both directions.

“Our country now has the lowest life expectancy in western Europe,” the report said.

Glasgow councillor Fiona Higgins has warned of a “chilling culture” at Glasgow City Council and asked Audit Scotland to examine councillor scrutiny concerns.

CalMac ferry Loch Linnhe was grounded in the Sound of Gigha, costing more than £1m to repair.

Nicola Sturgeon has been reported to the police for allegedly handling stolen goods after her estranged husband was jailed for embezzlement.

A call is being made for the new National Performing Company dedicated to traditional music - and which was announced by John Swinney - to be based in Glasgow.

Unionists are stepping up their campaign after John Swinney's latest independence push, with the DUP warning of growing constitutional challenges.

The two Scottish Labour leadership candidates Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are being urged to spell out if they support the continuation of free university tuition in Scotland.

Pioneering Edinburgh-based company employing 30 people placed into administration

The Scottish law firm has appointed a new managing director, who has revealed a 'key conversation' for many clients

Golf businesses have spent years competing for Google traffic.

Scotland could miss out on the benefits of increased UK defence spending unless longstanding skills shortages are tackled, MPs have warned.

The former First Minister says the Kremlin will study a TV simulation of a Russian attack as she reveals 'jaw-dropping' concerns about Scotland's military readiness.

The new production was honour the environmental activist behind the creation of the 'Pollok Free State' campaign against the M77 motorway extension.

Scientists have rediscovered the locations of oyster beds on the west coast of Scotland after analysis of Gaelic and Scots place-names.

An Inverness family faces having to travel more than 230 miles to see their teenage daughter who is in out-of-area residential care- and they are not the only ones.

A man has appeared in court charged with wilful fire-raising after a blaze at a tenement building in the north of Glasgow.

A man has been arrested and charged after police officers and paramedics were allegedly assaulted in Dundee on Sunday afternoon.

ScotRail has apologised to customers after they faced issues using the national rail operator's new app this morning, with ticket purchases failing while pending transactions appeared on their accounts.

A body has been found in the search for a hillwalker who was reported missing in the Scottish Highlands over the weekend.

A 35-year-old man has died after what police are treating as a targeted attack at a property in Armadale.

Glasgow City Council leader Ricky Bell has hailed Oasis's forthcoming shows at Celtic Park as a major boost for the city, saying the concerts will attract visitors from around the world and provide a significant economic benefit for local businesses.

Plans to build over 60 flats at the corner of the Barras are recommended for refusal amid fears over the impact on arts venue BAaD.

Eight people have been arrested following disorder linked to FLY Festival in Edinburgh over the weekend, with police confirming investigations are continuing to identify others believed to have been involved.

Scotland fans will be able to buy alcohol at upcoming games at Hampden Park following a “good result” in earlier trials.

Scottish pubs and restaurants say weight-loss drugs are changing how customers eat out, with diners skipping courses, sharing meals and spending less.

Oasis have announced a 2027 tour, with the band set to take over a Scottish football stadium for five nights.

Martyn Horne is the head chef of The Potting Shed in Ayrshire.

The UK is not on the brink of breaking up.

Michael Wells has left the board of The Ancient Links Golf Company ahead of a special meeting at The Glen Golf Club amid controversy over a proposed takeover

Kidz to Adultz Scotland comes to Glasgow’s SEC on September 15, bringing free disability support, assistive technology and services to families and carers.