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Number of second homes in Edinburgh drops after council tax change

2 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Donald Turvill

The number of second homes has dropped according to new figures (Image: Newsquest) A council tax surcharge on second homes in Edinburgh has raised an additional £2.7m for the city in its first year. Edinburgh City Council introduced a double council tax charge for second homes last April, bringing the rate in line with that charged to owners of long-term empty properties.
Scot Gov agency accused of 'cowardice' over Glen Affric beaver release

2 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Jody Harrison

Scotland’s nature bosses have been accused of a “failure of leadership” after stalling on a plan to release wild beavers in the Highlands. The owner of a family farm which remains the only private site to previously see a release of the aquatic mammals said a decision to delay was “cowardly” and not in line with locals’ interests.
‘Exciting new chapter’ as two historic Scottish legal firms in merger

2 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Brian Donnelly

Two historic Scottish legal firms have merged to launch one of the largest law operations in the country. The merged firms now have a headcount of more than 640, including 77 partners, with offices across the country. Thorntons said it has significantly strengthened its market presence and share following the completion of its strategic merger with Macnabs.
First look as Caol Ruadh sculpture park unveils new exhibition

2 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Jody Harrison

Caol Ruadh House, which dates back to 1898 (Image: Caol Ruadh) A sculpture park tucked away on the Argyll coast is to open its doors with a “spectacular” new gallery of outdoor artworks. The Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park, near Colintraive on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll, will showcase artworks and installations from award-winning artists when the show begins next month.
Starmer welcomes ‘real clarity’ from Supreme Court on definition of a woman

2 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Jody Harrison

A woman is an “adult female”, Sir Keir Starmer said as he welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgment on the issue. In his first public comments since the justices’ decision on April 16, the Prime Minister said he is “really pleased” with the clarity that the court’s ruling offers. Sir Keir, who has previously said “transwomen are women”, was asked to repeat that statement but instead said: “I think the Supreme Court has answered that question.
Anas Sarwar calls for investigation into 'exploitative' Scottish youth football rules

2 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Matthew Lindsay

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has written to the Competition and Markets Authority urging them to investigate SFA and SPFL rules (Image: PA) ANAS Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has written to Sarah Cardell, the chief executive of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), urging her to investigate “exploitative practices” in youth football in this country.
Mark Williamson: SNP Government 'laser-focused on delivery' claim rings hollow

2 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Mark Williamson

First minister John Swinney and deputy first minister Kate Forbes in the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh (Image: PA) John Swinney has promised the SNP Government will concentrate on getting things done after doing too much strategising in the past as he made clear that UK taxpayers would be expected to pick up associated bills.
Scottish helicopter operator acquires English drone company

3 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Brian Donnelly

A Scottish company with the “largest onshore fleet of helicopters in the UK and Ireland” has acquired a drone business. The firm said the takeover involves a “leading provider of unmanned aerial vehicle solutions” based in Manchester. Inverness-based PDG Aviation Services, a UK and Ireland’s provider of aerial survey, inspection and lifting solutions in support of critical infrastructure, said it has acquired Team UAV.
Politicians pay tributes following death of Pope Francis

3 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Jody Harrison

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney (Image: Jeff Mitchell/PA Wire) John Swinney has described Pope Francis as “a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation” as he paid tribute following the pontiff’s death aged 88. Scottish First Minister joined with politicians across the UK to pay tribute to the leader of the Catholic Church after news of his passing broke on Easter Monday morning. "I am deeply saddened to learn that His Holiness Pope Francis has died.
Glasgow's Archbishop: 'Pope Francis controversial but a blessing for the Church'

3 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Jody Harrison

Children queuing for communion during Pope Francis’ closing Mass at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin’s Phoenix park in 2018 (Image: Brian Lawless/PA) Pope Francis will be remembered for his “love and mercy” following his passing on Easter Monday, one of Scotland’s leading catholic clergymen has said. William Nolan, Archbishop of Glasgow, said that Francis time at the head of the Catholic Church had been “a blessing”, though controversial at times.