7 h. ago Scots private hire driver stripped of licence after stabbing kebab shop owner

Yusuf Eroglu, 38, knifed Aydin Dag after he travelled to St Andrews to confront the Shawarma House owner over unpaid debts.

Economics

14 h. ago 'Breathtaking' Scottish private island for sale is cheaper than Edinburgh flat

It offers "potential for a truly unique retreat".

Economics

41 h. ago Private art gallery once Scotland's biggest to close after 46 years following drop in footfall

The business was once Scotland’s biggest private art gallery

Politics

4 d. ago Gang of hotel migrants from Iran and Iraq are jailed for 22 years for 'ferocious and frighteningly violent' machete attack on shop owner

The four men, Hana Hassan, 22; Yosef Shaban, 24; Osama Qadir, 21, and Dawan Mantik, 28, all from Iran and Iraq arrived in Britain on small boats.

Events

4 d. ago Man caught with cannabis and knife twice allowed to become private hire driver in Glasgow

Police Scotland initially objected to the application due to the offences.

Events

5 d. ago Soundproofed ‘private meeting pods’ beam down in Scottish airport and city centre hotel

“Our research consistently highlighted that taking private calls whilst travelling is the biggest challenge facing hybrid workers and business travellers” – Nikki Gibson

Society

7 d. ago Royal Mail owner buys £43.9m stake in Collect+ parcel shop business

International Distribution Services was itself controversially acquired by energy tycoon Daniel Kretinsky earlier this year.

Economics

1 week ago Cardiff's new shop has 70 types of cheese, 100 wines and an owner who's toured the world with a Brit winner

The Welsh Cheese Company, which already has a shop and warehouse in Taffs Well, will be opening their second shop near Victoria Park

Politics

1 week ago Why Mary Queen of Scots' murdered private secretary David Rizzio was a political scapegoat

History shows that political anger is often channelled towards outsiders, a pattern that is being repeated today

Politics

1 week ago 'I own a chip shop and these six types of customers infuriate me'

A chip shop owner has revealed the six types of customers that make his blood boil - and it's bad news for anyone who loves to drench their chips in vinegar

Economics

1 week ago Private investigator warns romance fraudsters 'from Scotland' targeting people online

Former journalist Derek, who works for Boothroyd Associated Ltd, says he has been inundated with clients from across the globe coming to him for help after losing their money.

Events

2 w. ago Scots private investigator 'flooded with requests' to sweep homes for hidden spy devices

Derek Alexander, who works for Boothroyd Associated Ltd in Glasgow, has received an influx of requests from people asking him to sweep their homes and offices of bugs.

Events

2 w. ago MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the UNCF, the largest private provider of scholarships to Black students

Economics

2 w. ago 'African tribe' living in Scots woods given 3 days to move after being hit with eviction notice

The so-called Kingdom of Kubala were evicted from privately owned land near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders on Tuesday.

Events

2 w. ago Outrage in Germany as 'Jews are banned' sign appears in shop window, with officials condemning 'Nazi era' anti

Local officials compare the sign to 1930' Germany where similar signs could be seen everywhere. The shop owner put the sign up himself claiming it is not antisemitism.

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland’s private businesses are bullish on growth – but how do they keep up momentum?

Many Scottish firms are adopting bold, proactive strategies to deal with the challlenges they face, writes Vishal Chopra

Economics

2 w. ago Trump golf course in Scotland accused of breaching sewage limits

Exclusive: Firm that runs Aberdeenshire resort says it is ‘categorically wrong’ to suggest it has caused environmental damageDonald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf course has breached sewage contamination limits 14 times since 2019, documents reveal.The 36-hole golf course, one of two that Trump owns in Scotland, also has a five-star hotel, a whisky bar and two restaurants. Trump International Golf Links, Scotland has a private sewage system that treats wastewater before releasing it into the ground by soaking it through gravel beds in raised filter mounds. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Scots Just Stop Oil activist to stand trial after private jets vandalised at Stansted

29-year-old Jennifer Kowalski is one of two people on trial this week over the incident at Stansted Airport in 2024.

Politics

3 w. ago Landmark sports memorabilia auction raises more than £35,000 for charity

A landmark charity auction of one of Scotland’s most extensive private sports memorabilia collections has raised more than £35,000 in support of two charities close to the heart of businessman and philanthropist, John Horne.

Economics

3 w. ago London strip club faces opposition to licence renewal as hundreds object

Public backlash to plans for The Nags Head in Whitechapel Road to renew its sexual entertainment venue licence for another year

Politics