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North Sea oil and gas industry in spotlight ahead of Budget amid claims that tax cuts could unlock 111 North Sea projects

A lorry driver has died at the scene of a crash in Dumfries and Galloway.

Police have sealed off a major Glasgow road following a crash.

A Glasgow southside wine shop has secured permission to open as a bar after “somewhat of a saga”.

Police are investigating a reported serious sexual assault in Glasgow

Planning permission has been granted for major works to go ahead at Sule Skerry lighthouse – which was once recognised as the most isolated in Britain

New guidance to assist planning decisions on new data centres will be issued by the Scottish Government before Christmas, MSPs have been promised.

A former Police Scotland officer has been convicted of a series of sexual offences, including two rapes, following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

A homeowner has appealed after planners refused to allow them to build a porch – ruling it was 30 centimetres too wide.

Almost two thirds of the nation's comics are struggling financially, according to new Scottish Government-funded research.

The First Minister has been asked if his government would ‘bring them home’ as the extent of Highland children being placed in care hundreds of miles from their families due to a lack of local provision, was revealed.

Bridge pillar murals painted by local, national and international artists in Glasgow are being repainted after being covered up as part of the film set for the new Batman film.

Asked to respond, a university spokesperson said that staff and students were recently informed of changes to “our future academic offering across schools”.

According to the council’s publicly-available list of ‘primary liable parties’, 13,747 firms were responsible for paying NDR as of July 2026.

Police have named and pictured the 35-year-old man who was fatally shot in West Lothian, and confirmed that they are treating his death as murder.

A technology firm has doubled its workforce as part of a major rebrand and expansion.

Scots “did not get the hospital the country paid for” with the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), the Health Secretary has said.

An unwise reaction to the 'Celtic Alliance' pact on both sides of the Irish Sea may boost support for nationalism.

A new POP MART Robo Shop has launched at The Entertainer in Aberdeen, selling collectible blind-box toys including Labubu, Molly and Skullpanda.

Edinburgh brewery Vault City Brewing has installed 400 solar panels to cut energy costs.

£21m Broadford Primary School campus on Skye reaches foundation stage as Morgan Sindall builds a Passivhaus school, nursery and community hub for completion in 2027.

The 1823 riot was a victory for the people, and now the hunt is on to find the evidence

Essential Edinburgh, the New Town’s business improvement district, is required by law to carry out a renewal ballot of members every five years.

Livingston French tutor Sandra Kasparek has been named a finalist in the Class Business Awards.

Forth Ports pulls out of Rosyth-Europe ferry plans despite £6m government funding.

Kinross House Estate on Loch Leven has been acquired by conservation-focused property firm WildLand.

A man has been arrested after what police are treating as a targeted attack at a property in Armadale.

The award-winning actor discusses Martin Sherman's new play, Liberace and working with Alan Cumming at Pitlochry

A new report by former SNP health secretary Alex Neil, ex-Labour MSP Dr Richard Simpson and a Nairn GP calls for Scotland to adopt the English NHS app, scrap GP walk-in centres and establish a cross-party commission to reform health and social care by 203…

Bwn Beverage, the London-based company registered as the non-domestic rates payer for 110 Princes Street, was required to submit accounts by September 11.

Edinburgh marketing agency Union Direct has been ranked among the world's top independent agencies.

ScotRail’s managing director has apologised to travellers for difficulties with its new app, admitting to MSPs it “hasn’t been good enough”.

EZO secures £150m funding to install more than 3,000 EV charge points across the UK and Ireland, including northern Scotland, boosting green transport.

Councillors have been warned of the risks of 'continued underinvestment' in the city's annual cultural events ahead of their 80th anniversary season.

A number of supervisors at Babcock have been dismissed due to allegations that they have taken advantage of an incentive programme.

Seamill Hydro has opened a new wellness café and Reformer Pilates studio as part of its redevelopment.

Murdoch Allan opens its first butcher shop in Peterhead, offering locally sourced meat, ready meals and Aberdeen Angus products while creating six local jobs.

On Monday, the historic university unveiled the Edinburgh Wildcats brand, incorporating 70 disciplines, 200 teams and 10,000 student-athletes.

Aberdeen’s Union Square shopping centre is on the market for £175m, with Knight Frank citing rising income, new tenants and strong retail performance.

New documentary Refugia: A Celtic Rainforest explores Galloway’s ancient Atlantic woodland.

Frozen food and grocery retailer Farmfoods has posted a £200m rise in sales

This year's Stranraer Oyster Festival saw record crowds, trader sales and sold-out events

Golfers can enjoy unlimited rounds on one of Scotland’s most dramatic links courses as Another Place, The Machrie launches its new All in Golf Break on Islay.

Andy Murray is taking on a new challenge far from the tennis court.

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

Thirty years after the dramatic demolition of Ravenscraig’s cooling towers, former workers and local residents return to a landscape transformed by nature, memory and the enduring loss of Scotland’s greatest steelworks

Glasgow’s Queen’s Park Glasshouse remains open after a 13,000-signature campaign, but restoration costs and its long-term future are still uncertain.

The next generation of CalMac workers come from across Scotland and the islands

The Institute of Physics (IOP) Scotland is calling for a new 10-year plan to address a "chronic and worsening shortage" of physics teachers.

UK-based food wholesaler Q Movers MFS Ltd, operating as Rylance Farm Foodservice, has entered administration after six years.