What is the main Scottish newspaper?
The Herald (Newsquest), based in Glasgow, is Scotland’s only broadsheet newspaper.
How do I find old newspapers in Scotland?
You can find copies of newspapers in the collections of the Newspaper Library section of the:
- British Library.
- National Library of Scotland.
- Scottish history libraries.
Is the Scotsman a daily newspaper?
The Scotsman is a Scottish compact newspaper and daily news website headquartered in Edinburgh. First established as a radical political paper in 1817, it began daily publication in 1855 and remained a broadsheet until August 2004. Its parent company, JPIMedia, also publishes the Edinburgh Evening News.
Who owns the media in Scotland?
In-depth look at newspapers, TV and online. Ten of Scotland’s major newspapers are owned by just three men: Rupert Murdoch, Lord Rothermere and Frederick Barclay. They are all billionaires who, personally or through their businesses, have used the law to avoid paying tax.
When did the Glasgow Herald became The Herald?
3 February 1992
The newspaper changed its name to The Herald on 3 February 1992, dropping Glasgow from its title, but not its masthead.
How many newspapers does Scotland have?
There are roughly 164 newspapers in Scotland, 84 of which are members of Scottish Newspaper Society. Scotland’s oldest daily newspaper is The Press & Journal, established in 1748 and its youngest is The National, launched in 2014.
Who owns Glasgow Herald?
Newsquest
The Herald & Times Group is owned by Newsquest, one of the UK’s biggest newspaper and website publishers.
How do I find old newspapers in the UK?
The British Newspaper Archive website gives access to over 40 million fully searchable pages, featuring more than 1,000 newspaper titles from every part of the UK and Ireland, and some overseas titles. Full text searching is available.