The Herald

The Herald

Scottish News and Politics

1 ratings
33 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 7, 2015
  • February 26, 2026

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Access high-quality Scottish news, opinion, and analysis from a leading daily newspaper. Stay informed with national and international coverage, including politics, business, sports, and arts. Enjoy features like live updates, ad-free reading, digital editions, interactive puzzles, and an article audio player.

Live news, politics, and sport updates
Ad-free reading experience
Full digital newspaper editions
Interactive daily puzzles
Article audio player with playlists
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What's New in The Herald

5.6

February 26, 2026

Framework fixes and improvements

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User reviews

Problems of my own making

Initially the Herald and National apps didn’t work on my iPhone, with text too wide for the screen. Very helpful people at nq-digital got me back on track. I’ve amended my stars to something more suitable :-)

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback - We're sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue with with the app. If you can please contact us at nq-digital.subs@newsquest.co.uk we'll be happy to help resolve this

Good but please open links in the app not browser

I like the app in general but one annoying problem is when clicking a link to another article, which opens the app’s browser window and loads the herald website with cookie and sign in requests. Surely it’s possible to redirect these to the app where I’m happily logged in?

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback - This is something we are working on currently and we hope to release improvements to the experience shortly.

Links from the app do not work even if you have a subscription

The links in any article in the app take you to a page asking you to subscribe or log in again. Even when you have a subscription and are already logged in. The it won’t let you log in and brings you back to the subscribe page again. So you can’t access any article using a link from the app. Total waste of money. I have requested to cancel and get a refund but no response
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Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback - We are looking at ways to improve the in article link setup within the app and will be implementing changes to improve this experience. However we would highlight that we have made a number of improvements to the main app navigation to provide a smoother user journey when accessing content across the various different content categories. The in article links you refer to our not the primary way to access content within the app.

Blank pages

Spent £20 on a Black Friday offer but can’t see any pages on app. Just a blank screen. Online (Safari) web page continually asks you to login even though you are already logged in.

Response from developer

We're very sorry to hear that you have experienced these issues. Neither of these things are expected behaviour, so if you can please contact us at nq-digital.subs@newsquest.co.uk with further details, we will do our best to resolve these asap.

Frustrating

The first day after I subscribed, changing from paper to digital, there was a technical problem which I was told about after several phone calls. I also had to phone to find out how to get the latest day’s paper. Not at all intuitive. Today the puzzles have not appeared. Once you have it, it is very clear and easy to read, but it leaves you wondering if it will work.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback - We are sorry to hear that you have found the app experience frustrating. We will review your feedback with the app development team and see what improvements we can put in place.

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FAQ

What kind of content does The Herald app offer?

The Herald app provides high-quality news, opinion, and analysis from a leading Scottish daily newspaper. It covers national and international news, politics, business, sports, arts, and culture, ensuring readers are informed about key events in Scotland and globally.

What are the key features of The Herald app?

Key features include live updates for breaking news, politics, and sports; an ad-free reading experience; access to daily digital newspapers to read cover to cover; interactive puzzles like crosswords and sudoku; and an article audio player that allows you to listen to articles and create playlists.

How does the subscription model work?

All subscriptions are auto-renewing. Payment is charged to your Apple account upon purchase and will auto-renew within 24 hours of the current subscription expiring at the same rate. You can manage and turn off auto-renewing subscriptions via your Account Settings. Cancellations are not permitted during the active subscription period.

Is The Herald app available on all devices?

The provided description does not explicitly state compatibility with specific operating systems or devices. However, given it's an app with subscription management via Apple account, it is likely available on iOS devices. Further details on compatibility would typically be found on the app store listing.

What are some common use cases for The Herald app?

Common use cases include staying updated on breaking Scottish and international news, following political developments, getting the latest sports scores and analysis, enjoying daily puzzles for entertainment, and listening to news articles on the go. It's ideal for those who want in-depth reporting and analysis from a trusted Scottish source.