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A Moray councillor has moved more than 3000 miles away – to Africa – without telling his constituents.

Lochay Homes has begun construction on 30 homes at Willowdean in Bridgend, West Lothian, with the first properties expected to complete in spring 2027.

A man was caught posting cocaine by Royal Mail for a drugs gang who boasted that they aimed to deliver faster than Amazon

A school bus taking pupils to Perth High School this morning was involved in a crash.

A six month programme of free music, theatre and cinema events in Princes Street Gardens is expected to be funded annually by Edinburgh's new visitor levy.

Martin Brown has been appointed branch manager at Stannah’s Glasgow operation after joining the company in 2007 as he progressed from apprentice to senior management.

A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for historic sexual offences in Edinburgh

The venue's owners say they’re “extremely disappointed” by the council’s decision

Repowering ageing wind farms will take more than new turbines, with land, consent, grid issues and revenues needing to align, writes David McGuire, Partner in the Energy and Renewables team at MFMac

Changeworks, a leading social enterprise delivering affordably warm, healthy and energy efficient homes, is supporting households in fuel poverty and contributing to a sustainable, just future, writes Chief Executive Josiah Lockhart

Brechin Pipe Band could lose its home of about 70 years after the storm-damaged building was recommended for demolition.

Edinburgh social enterprise Changeworks has supported more than 75,000 Scottish households with energy advice, efficiency measures and fuel poverty support.

Kirkwood Timber Frame appoints Aaron Macaskill as managing director and promotes Chris Smollet, as the Aberdeenshire firm expands timber housing capacity.

Jenny Gilruth said the Scottish Government is 'not where we should be'

A Scottish company that makes bionic limbs has reported a 24 per cent rise in revenue.

Kythe Distillery has begun production near Blairgowrie, reviving mid-century Highland whisky-making techniques including direct wood firing.

Communities across Renfrewshire came together to celebrate the area's first-ever Dolly Parton Day.

National Galleries of Scotland unveils its 2027 Edinburgh programme, featuring Surrealism, Turner, women printmakers, family photography and young artists.

Archaeologists at UHI North, West and Hebrides are bringing 5,000 years of Lewis history to life with the launch of a new immersive archaeology experience.

Campaigners say a proposed data centre could harm the rural setting and biodiversity

Nick Watkins is the founder of El Perro Negro, a burger restaurant ranked among the best in the world.

More than half of Scots fear the workplace tea break is under threat.

Eight hotels with 808 bedrooms are on the market across Scotland and the North of England, with prices ranging from £1.75m to £6.5m.

A pilot project to help reduce deer numbers safely and humanely around Scotland's towns and cities will get underway next month.

By Paul Ross, Chartered Financial Planner at Acumen Financial Planning

Conservation offers hope for island’s rare whitebeams

Whisky Asset’s boutique bottling service is now opening up personalised ownership of quality Scotch to collectors and businesses

HMP Addiewell in West Lothian is the first Scottish prison to appoint digital learning company Coracle to provide prisoners with its secure educational laptops.

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

Greggs has said it plans to shut four factories with the loss of about 740 jobs as part of an overhaul of its food manufacturing operations.

Assistance from a Skills Development Scotland careers adviser has helped a Dumfries teenager build up his confidence, discover new strengths and also take his first steps towards a career in the care sector

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has refused to explain why Peter Murrell's legal aid has been withdrawn, leaving questions over how the jailed former SNP chief executive qualified for taxpayer-funded support in the first place.

Should Scotland introduce new safeguards before live facial recognition is used?

M8 delays are stretching back to Junction 11.

Legal sector employees from all across the country will celebrate excellence, innovation and the trailblazers shaping its future in November's Herald LawAwards of Scotland.

The controversial radio star is returning with another BBC stalwart

Skyrora’s rocket test sends fire and smoke across Argyll

Ministers demand fairer BBC ALBA funding and devolved broadcasting powers, warning Gaelic is too often overlooked by Westminster and regulators.

Building owner Caledonian Trust is in discussions with a 'preferred party' about purchasing the site, which has led to tenant Scot-ART preparing to leave.

Speaking to The Herald on Tuesday evening, Councillor Faccenda criticised what she characterised as a leak of confidential party information.

The government is planning to give a school bag to every P1 pupil from next year, but says that it cannot confirm how much it plans to spend.

Scotland’s trading standards chiefs have joined forces with charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Scotland to call for nicotine and vaping products to be hidden out of view in shops.

Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey are among the cast members for the ITV crime drama series Winter

A centuries-old safeguard to prevent wrongful convictions no longer exists for people accused of sexual offences, according to Roddy Dunlop KC.

John Swinney is being urged to meet two bereaved mothers as questions grow over miscarriage care and the scope of Scotland’s maternity review.

SNP and Labour ministers have been warned of Scotland’s rural-urban digital divide is hitting the economy.

A Cairngorms hotel and holiday accommodation company has been placed into administration.

Association of Investment Companies praises journalist for ' insight and expertise'

Management training is failing to keep pace with AI, says one expert, and is risking a future skills gap and weaker career pathways

Aquascot is first Scottish-based seafood processor to gain B Corp certification, recognising sustainable salmon and trout processing and community impact.