Burned but not broken Art School to unveil her secrets

Inside Glasgow School of Art as design team take on restoration challenge

Life in a cage: 'The Reason Why I Became a Hamster' comes to the Arches

Japanese contemporary artist Sako Kojima makes herself at home in a scaled-up hamster cage for six hours a day, chewing on sunflowers and pa...

Two men steal safe from church

Detectives are trying to trace two men who stole a safe containing thousands of pound from a St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Man sought over flashing incidents

A man who indecently exposed himself to two different groups of women in Edinburgh city centre is sought by police.

Community order for tweet abuse man

A football fan who posted an offensive comment about Celtic player Leigh Griffiths on Twitter is ordered to carry out unpaid work.

Taxi driver guilty of passenger rape

A Glasgow taxi driver who fled abroad to avoid a rape charge is found guilty of the sex attack.

Community order for tweet abuse man

A football fan who posted an offensive comment about Celtic player Leigh Griffiths on Twitter is ordered to carry out unpaid work.

Taxi driver guilty of passenger rape

A Glasgow taxi driver who fled abroad to avoid a rape charge is found guilty of the sex attack.

Lone toddler charge women released

Two women who were due in court over a toddler found alone in the street in Grangemouth are released by prosecutors.

Stay away from mountains warning

People are being asked not to go to Scotland's mountains unless they have the proper equipment and experience.

Criminal reoffending rate falls

Under-21s are the most likely to commit further offences, as figures show continuing reduction in reoffending rates.

Former MP Joyce to stand trial

Former Falkirk MP Eric Joyce is to stand trial accused of attacking two teenagers and damaging stock at a shop in London.

Health workers urged to stand more

NHS Highland is encouraging its employees to hold meetings and take their lunches standing up to improve their health.

Scots up for comic fiction prize

Scottish authors Alexander McCall Smith and Irvine Welsh are among six writers nominated for an award celebrating the year's funniest bo...

The Papers

What do Scotland's papers say?

Scottish soldier dies in Florida

Tributes are paid to a Scottish soldier from Edinburgh who died while on holiday in Miami in Florida.

Drop in crimes against raptors

The number of crimes targeting birds of prey has dropped slightly in the last year, new figures reveal.

Police seek Arches nightclub closure

Police Scotland urge Glasgow City Council to shut down the Arches nightclub following the collapse of a female clubber at the weekend.

Rangers 4-1 Cowdenbeath

Rangers move level on points with second-place Hibernian by beating Cowdenbeath in the Scottish Championship.

Dumbarton 1-0 Falkirk

Dumbarton dent Falkirk's promotion hopes with a slim victory against the Bairns through Archie Campbell's strike.

Talks due ahead of airports strike

The operator of Scotland's regional airports is due to hold talks with union leaders in an effort to stop a 48-hour strike by security s...

Police seek Arches nightclub closure

Police Scotland urge Glasgow City Council to shut down the Arches nightclub following the collapse of a female clubber at the weekend.

Plans for new Finnieston arts hub built from giant shipping containers

Owner of the Hidden Lane Gallery Joe Mulholland hopes to bring an exciting new arts centre and market to Argyle Street - here are the plans ...

Pills and cannabis haul is seized

About 100,000 diazepam tablets and four kilos of cannabis worth up to £160,000 is seized at an Edinburgh house by police.

Nine years for 'high-risk' rapist

A man who began raping two young girls when he was 12 is jailed for nine years after a judge heard he poses a high risk of re-offending.

Search helicopters get £60m pledge

North Sea oil and gas operators commit £60m to fund a search and rescue helicopter service.

Gun collector had 'banned weapons'

A gun collector who was caught with a cache of banned weapons will find out next month if he is to be jailed.

Scottish film studio delay warning

A decision on a private bid to build a Scottish film and television studio should be made "as soon as possible", a group of MSPs w...

'Flora MacDonald portrait' found

A previously unknown 18th Centrury painting of Flora MacDonald may have been unearthed by an art enthusiast in the US.

Man admits 'hit and run' killing

A 33-year-old man admits killing an 11-year-old girl in a hit-and-run in Glasgow's Maryhill area last November.

Gun collector had 'banned weapons'

A gun collector who was caught with a cache of banned weapons will find out next month if he is to be jailed.

Man admits 'hit and run' killing

A 33-year-old man admits killing an 11-year-old girl in a hit-and-run in Glasgow's Maryhill area last November.

Carbon capture application submitted

A planning application for a carbon capture and storage plant at Peterhead power station is officially lodged with Aberdeenshire Council.

Sea kayakers rescued after capsizing

Two kayakers are rescued after their craft capsizes in bad weather while making an evening crossing between the isles of Raasay and Skye.

New sci-fi book shop set to open in West End

From Hunger Games to The Flash: A Glasgow couple are gearing up to open a brand new sci-fi book and comic shop in the city's West End ca...

Man admits causing friend's death

A man who killed his friend at the home they shared in Edinburgh admits responsibility for causing his death.

Are you hard enough for Scotland's first McTough Guy challenge?

It's wet, it's muddy and there's a one in five chance you might succumb to exhaustion or hypothermia.

Man jailed for almost killing baby

A man who inflicted "catastrophic" injuries on a six-week old baby is jailed for seven-and-a-half years.

Clock change sparks driver plea

Drivers are urged to take extra care over pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and bikers after the start of British Summer Time.

Man jailed for almost killing baby

A man who inflicted "catastrophic" injuries on a six-week old baby is jailed for seven-and-a-half years.

Aberdeen University to cut 150 jobs

The University of Aberdeen is to cut about 150 jobs as part of efforts to save millions of pounds in the coming months.

In pictures: Gaelic's FilmG awards

Images from this year's National Gaelic Film Awards ceremony which was held in The Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow.

Call for strict stop-search rules

A police watchdog calls for a code of practice, backed by law, to govern the controversial policy of stop-and-search.

Wood Group in North Sea contract win

Oil and gas services company Wood Group is awarded a multi-million dollar North Sea contract by French oil giant Total.

Flight lands safely after emergency

A flight returns to Aberdeen International Airport after an emergency is declared.

School food restrictions considered

Rules about where and when street traders can sell food near schools in Dumfries and Galloway could be set to change.

Driver critical after lorry crash

A 30-year-old man from Arbroath is in a critical condition after his car collided with a lorry on the A92 near Inverkeillor.

Rangers post losses in 2014 accounts

Rangers interim chairman Paul Murray describes the six-monthly accounts to December 2014 as "disappointing".

Galashiels debate audience sought

Audience members are being sought for a BBC Radio Scotland hustings debate in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders ahead of the General Election.

Rangers post losses in 2014 accounts

Rangers interim chairman Paul Murray describes the six-monthly accounts to December 2014 as "disappointing".

Motorcyclist killed in crash named

Glasgow man Andrew Cassels is named as the 57-year-old motorcyclist who died in a one-vehicle crash in Angus on Saturday.

Merchant City Festival becomes nine day cultural celebration for 2015

The Merchant City Festival will cover nine days at the end of July and the start of August as Glasgow celebrates the first anniversary of th...

Volunteers Map Routes to Recovery

Life-saving Glasgow services are being highlighted on a new interactive map created by volunteers in the city's East End.

Baby death 'could have been avoided'

A baby who died after being starved of oxygen at birth could have been saved if doctors had carried out a Caesarean sooner, a sheriff has ru...

Jailed abuser tried to 'buy silence'

A man who groomed and abused a schoolboy then took him to football matches in a bid to buy his silence is jailed for seven years.

Can you guess Glasgow's favourite fancy dress costumes?

From Oompa Loompas to the Pink Ladies from Grease, Glasgow has a wide variety of costume favourites. Here's a look at our top 10.

Rise in unpaid work by offenders

More than 1.8 million hours of unpaid work was carried out by offenders in Scotland last year as punishment for their offences, figures show.

Jailed abuser tried to 'buy silence'

A man who groomed and abused a schoolboy then took him to football matches in a bid to buy his silence is jailed for seven years.

Waverley celebrates Ruby year with trip 'doon the watter'

This is the ship your grandparents boarded for their holidays - now Glasgow's queen of the the Clyde is about to mark her Ruby anniversa...

Serial shoplifter jailed for 48 days

A serial shoplifter is jailed for 48 days for stealing clothes from a Mothercare store in Glasgow.

VIDEO: Hearts celebrate Championship win

Hearts players and fans celebrate clinching the Scottish Championship title after a 2-0 win over Queen of the South.

Serial shoplifter jailed for 48 days

A serial shoplifter is jailed for 48 days for stealing clothes from a Mothercare store in Glasgow.

Chartered surveyor firms to merge

Chartered surveyors Allied Surveyors Scotland announces it is merging with rival firm Murray and Muir.

Wind turbine project turned down

Scottish Borders Council's planning committee unanimously rejects plans for a wind farm in the hills between Lauder and Stow.

Talks offer ahead of airports strike

The operator of Scotland's regional airports offers to hold talks with union leaders in an effort to stop a 48-hour strike by security s...

Chartered surveyor firms to merge

Chartered surveyors Allied Surveyors Scotland announces it is merging with rival firm Murray and Muir.

Health workers urged to stand more

NHS Highland is encouraging its employees to hold meetings and take their lunches standing up to improve their health.

The Papers

What do Scotland's papers say?

Scottish soldier dies in Florida

A Scottish soldier, who was in his 20s and from Edinburgh, has died while on holiday in Florida.

Women charged over lone toddler

Two women are charged by police after an 18-month-old girl was found alone in the street in Grangemouth.

New £5.8m home for National Theatre

The National Theatre of Scotland unveils plans for a new £5.8m headquarters in the Speirs Wharf area of Glasgow.

Talks offer ahead of airports strike

The operator of Scotland's regional airports offers to hold talks with union leaders in an effort to stop a 48-hour strike by security s...

Interstellar lands Empire treble

Deep space epic Interstellar leaves the competition earthbound at this year's Empire awards, taking off with three prizes including best...

New £5.8m home for National Theatre

The National Theatre of Scotland unveils plans for a new £5.8m headquarters in the Speirs Wharf area of Glasgow.

Metal bar attack on forestry worker

Police launch an investigation after a Dutch worker is attacked in a Galloway forest by three men using a metal bar.

Search helicopters get £60m pledge

North Sea oil and gas operators commit £60m to fund a search and rescue helicopter service.

Man jailed for raping woman at flat

A man who raped a woman after she had consensual sex with his friend is jailed for more than six years.

Man jailed for raping woman at flat

A man who raped a woman after she had consensual sex with his friend is jailed for more than six years.

Ward shut due to norovirus outbreak

A ward is closed at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary following an outbreak of norovirus.

Al Pacino ready to 'say hello' to Scotland for the first time

Award winning actor Al Pacino will visit Scotland for the first time in May on a trip to Glasgow to share details about his career success.

Defence firm to build tidal turbines

Defence contractor Lockheed Martin will manufacture four tidal turbines for a marine renewables scheme in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Fi...

Man loses £20,000 in betting scam

Police reveal that a man from Dumfries and Galloway was conned out of more than £20,000 in a betting scam.

Carbon capture application submitted

A planning application for a carbon capture and storage plant at Peterhead power station is officially lodged with Aberdeenshire Council.

Sea kayakers rescued after capsizing

Two kayakers are rescued after their craft capsizes in bad weather while making an evening crossing between the isles of Raasay and Skye.

Caravan park development debated

Plans for a large-scale housing development and relocation of a caravan park in Peebles are debated by councillors.

Pedestrian, 78, struck by car dies

A 78-year-old pedestrian dies after being struck by a BMW 3 series car on the Gallowgate in the east end of Glasgow.

Art show marks Year of Food and Drink

An art exhibition to mark Scotland's Year of Food and Drink opens in Dumfries and Galloway's food town.

Aberdeen University to cut 150 jobs

Aberdeen University is to cut about 150 jobs as part of efforts to save tens of millions of pounds in the coming months.

Family firm plans major new dairy

Dairy firm Graham's unveils plans for a £20m new facility in Stirling which could create more than 400 jobs.

Rolls-Royce to cut 220 Scottish jobs

Rolls-Royce has announced plans to cut almost 220 jobs from two Scottish plants over the next two years.

Repairs for 18-month-old 3G pitch

A £500,000 synthetic football pitch needs thousands of pounds worth of remedial action, less than 18 months after it was laid.

Pandas 'did not mate naturally'

Edinburgh Zoo's pandas did not manage to mate naturally during the brief breeding season, it has emerged.

Dounreay dome's date for demolition

Work to demolish the landmark Dounreay Fast Reactor dome in Caithness could start in seven years' time.

Social workers win contempt appeal

Two social workers who were found in contempt of court after stopping a mother's contact with her children have had the finding against ...

Scottish parties begin campaigning

Scotland's political parties take to the streets of the country on the first official day of the General Election campaign.

Builders' confidence at record high

A regular survey of Scotland's construction industry by the Scottish Building Federation finds confidence at a record high.

Strachan praises Gibraltar display

Gordon Strachan says Gibraltar made his life a misery for spells of their Euro 2016 qualifier before Scotland secured victory.

Scottish Greens to publish manifesto

The Scottish Green Party's general election manifesto will pledge to tackle poverty and protect public services.

Nature festivals embrace 'wild food'

A foraging expedition to find herbal remedies used by Sir Walter Scott in the 1820s will be part of south of Scotland nature festivals

BBC election debate audience sought

Audience members are being sought for a BBC Radio Scotland hustings debate in Gordon in Aberdeenshire ahead of the General Election.

Airport security staff to strike

Security staff working at Scotland's regional airports vote in favour of taking industrial action over their terms and conditions.

Murray sweeps past Giraldo in Miami

Britain's Andy Murray beats Colombian Santiago Giraldo to claim his 499th career win and reach round four at the Miami Open.

Exam success

Glasgow schools have cause for celebration in newly published statistics.

Lone toddler's grandparents traced

Police trace the grandparents of a young girl taken to hospital after being found wandering alone in Grangemouth.

Knife man jailed for three years

A man who held an Aberdeen City Council worker at knifepoint is jailed for three years.

DUP could work with Tories or Labour

DUP leader Peter Robinson says his party could work with either Labour or the Conservatives if there was a hung parliament after the general...

Alexander: Labour majority 'doable'

A Labour majority in the general election would be "difficult but doable", the party's election co-ordinator Douglas Alexander...

SNP backs 50p rate of tax across UK

The SNP will support the introduction of a 50p top rate of income tax across the UK after the general election, the party's John Swinney...

North Sea workers to vote on action

North Sea workers are to vote on industrial action over jobs, pay and shifts, as operators seek to reduce costs.

SNP backs new gender balance rules

Delegates at the SNP conference have voted in favour of gender balance plans which could see all-women shortlist in constituencies where SNP...

Five arrested after spate of thefts

Four men and a woman are charged following a spate of thefts in and around Aberdeen which included six motor vehicles.

Record sales for Edinburgh Festival

Opening of the box office for this year's Edinburgh International Festival sees record sales.

UKIP pledges more funding for Wales

UKIP says it will "radically reform" the funding formula for the Welsh government's budget if it gets into power.

Six remain in hospital after crash

Six patients are still in hospital being treated for a range of injuries, following a coach crash on the A83 in Argyll.

Six remain in hospital after crash

Six patients are still in hospital being treated for a range of injuries, following a coach crash on the A83 in Argyll.

Cash for B-listed Ayr Gaiety Theatre

Plans to fully redevelop Ayr's Gaiety Theatre are in the "home straight" after the project was awarded £590,000.

SNP 'must turn polls into reality'

The SNP will "work like never before" to turn the party's current standing in the polls into MPs at Westminster, the party'...

VIDEO: SNP conference coverage

The BBC is providing live coverage of the Scottish National Party conference from Glasgow.

Meningitis B vaccine deal agreed

Health Secretary Shona Robison confirms vaccine for meningitis B will be made available for babies in Scotland.

Public air routes 'will be improved'

"Significant improvements" will be made to public service obligation air routes from Glasgow and Argyll and the Hebrides, says the...

VIDEO: Hearts celebrate Championship win

Hearts players and fans celebrate clinching the Scottish Championship title after a 2-0 win over Queen of the South.

Homes plan at Trump golf resort

Planning applications for hundreds of homes at Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf resort are lodged.

Jobseekers perks in Scotrail deal

The new ScotRail franchise will offer free rail travel to interviews for jobseekers, amongst other passenger benefits announced.

Man killed as his bike crashes

A 59-year-old man dies after his bike crashes on the Forfar to Reswallie road in Angus on Saturday afternoon.

Final days of Iona Court high-rises captured in stunning time-lapse

The firm responsible for the demolition of three Govan high-rise blocks of flats has released a stunning time-lapse video that documents the...

Diana Gabaldon talks to STV about her love for Scotland and Castle Leod

Diana Gabaldon has told STV about her love for Scotland and Castle Leod

Glasgow crooner bags US tour after chance encounter with musical namesake

A meeting of Johns: Musician John Condron hoped to buy a website from a Chicago guitarist who shared his name - little did he know it would ...

Jobseekers perks in Scotrail deal

The new ScotRail franchise will offer free rail travel to interviews for jobseekers, amongst other passenger benefits announced.

Retailers call for review of rates

Scottish retailers call for a "fundamental review" of business rates, ahead of a 2% rise which is due to come into effect on Wedne...

Rangers 4-1 Cowdenbeath

Rangers move level on points with second-place Hibernian by beating Cowdenbeath in the Scottish Championship.

The Papers

What do Scotland's papers say?

Parties prepare for General Election

Parties in Scotland have been gearing up for the start of the official campaign period on Monday.

Scarlets 15-26 Edinburgh

Edinburgh take Scarlets' home Pro12 record to boost their European hopes for next season and damage those of the hosts.

Tick tock, tick tock, don't forget to change the clocks

British Summer Time 2015: When do the clocks go forward and why?

Two men arrested after house fire

Two men are arrested after police officers and firefighters in Orkney attend a Kirkwall house fire on Friday.

Strachan wants more Scots dominance

Gordon Strachan wants Scotland to replicate their dominance against Northern Ireland in Sunday's game with Gibraltar.

Airdrieonians v Stenhousemuir

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Airdrieonians and Stenhousemuir.

Ayr United v Brechin City

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Ayr United and Brechin City.

Dunfermline v Greenock Morton

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Dunfermline Athletic and Greenock Morton.

Albion Rovers v Elgin City

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Albion Rovers and Elgin City.

Annan Athletic v Clyde

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Annan Athletic and Clyde.

Berwick Rangers v Queen's Park

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Berwick Rangers and Queen's Park.

Ten remain in hospital after crash

Ten patients are still in hospital being treated for a range of injuries, following a coach crash on the A83 in Argyll.

Ten remain in hospital after crash

Ten patients are still in hospital being treated for a range of injuries, following a coach crash on the A83 in Argyll.

Fire-damaged school to be demolished

St Dominic's primary school at Airdrie in North Lanarkshire which was gutted by fire is to be demolished.

Man killed in lorry crash named

A 47-year-old man who died after his car is involved in a collision with a lorry on the A75 in Dumfries is named

Labour 'would have to talk' to SNP

The deputy leader of the SNP Stewart Hosie believes a minority Labour government would have to negotiate with the nationalists ahead of its ...

Coach plunge passengers tell of fear

Passengers on a tour coach which came off the A83 in Argyll at the Rest and Be Thankful have recalled their terror as the bus overturned tow...

Landmarks switch off for Earth Hour

Landmarks across Scotland will switch their lights off for WWF's Earth Hour on Saturday night.

Kellock hails Glasgow character

Captain Al Kellock says Glasgow Warriors' display in the 34-34 draw at Leinster was one of "outstanding heart".

Murray eases past Young in Miami

Britain's Andy Murray reaches the third round of the Miami Open with a 6-4 6-2 win over Donald Young.

Rangers v Cowdenbeath

Preview followed by live coverage and match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Rangers and Cowdenbeath.

VIDEO: SNP conference: Saturday

The BBC is providing live coverage of the Scottish National Party conference from Glasgow.

City homes 'now less affordable'

The typical city home in Scotland has become less affordable in the past year, according to a new report.

Pedestrian, 78, struck by car dies

A 78-year-old pedestrian dies after being struck by a BMW 3 series car on the Gallowgate in the east end of Glasgow.

Kellock hails Glasgow character

Captain Al Kellock says Glasgow Warriors' display in the 34-34 draw at Leinster was one of "outstanding heart".

Pedestrian, 78, struck by car dies

A 78-year-old pedestrian dies after being struck by a BMW 3 series car on the Gallowgate in the east end of Glasgow.

Bigirimana signing mistake - McCall

Rangers manager Stuart McCall feels sorry for Newcastle loanee Gael Bigirimana, but says he should not have been signed.

Swailes leaves Hamilton Accies post

Chris Swailes has resigned as Hamilton Academical assistant manager, the club have confirmed.

Art show marks Year of Food and Drink

An art exhibition to mark Scotland's Year of Food and Drink opens in Dumfries and Galloway's food town.

VIDEO: SNP conference: Stewart Hosie webcast

BBC Scotland's political editor Brian Taylor puts your questions to deputy SNP leader Stewart Hosie ahead of the party's conference ...

Could 60 kilo Harvey be Glasgow's biggest chocolate bunny?

Glasgow's own Willy Wonkas James and Christopher Davie have been hopping into the Easter action at the No1 Chocolate Factory.

'Friendship message' from SNP to UK

Nicola Sturgeon is expected to send a message of "friendship and solidarity" to the rest of the UK during her speech to the SNP co...

Rolls-Royce to cut 220 Scottish jobs

Rolls-Royce announces that some jobs will be lost at its plant in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, as part of global cutbacks.

Parties focus on economic policy

The Liberal Democrats claim full tax powers for Scotland would leave a black hole in the public finances.

Rolls-Royce to cut 220 Scottish jobs

Rolls-Royce announces that some jobs will be lost at its plant in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, as part of global cutbacks.

Airports keen to host UK spaceport

Two Scottish airports are bidding to host the UK's first spaceport, according to Infrastructure Secretary Keith Brown.

Pandas 'did not mate naturally'

Edinburgh Zoo's pandas did not manage to mate naturally during the brief breeding season, it has emerged.

Social workers win contempt appeal

Two social workers who were found in contempt of court after stopping a mother's contact with her children have had the finding against ...

Ferry fares to fall on west coast

How much ferry fares will fall by when road equivalent tariff is rolled out to all remaining Clyde and Hebrides routes is confirmed.

Airport security staff to strike

Security staff working at Scotland's regional airports vote in favour of taking industrial action over their terms and conditions.

Your pictures

This week's selection of your pictures taken across Scotland

Is private renting in Scotland falling back 100 years?

Private tenants across the country are increasingly more vulnerable to extortionate rent prices and surprise evictions - but one campaign ho...

Tribunal fees 'deterring claims'

The introduction of fees for employment tribunals has stopped many Scots from challenging rogue employers, according to a charity.

SNP candidate takes by-election

SNP candidate Sonya Warren is declared the the new councillor for the multi-member ward of Buckie on Moray Council after a by-election.

Man in court over £84,000 drugs raid

A 45-year-old man appears in court after drugs with an estimated street value of more than £80,000 were seized in Aberdeen.

Severe weather warning for Scotland

The Met Office is warning of gales affecting most of mainland Scotland during the day on Saturday.

Repairs for 18-month-old 3G pitch

A £500,000 synthetic football pitch needs thousands of pounds worth of remedial action, less than 18 months after it was laid.

Cash for B-listed Ayr Gaiety Theatre

Plans to fully redevelop Ayr's Gaiety Theatre are in the "home straight" after the project was awarded £590,000.

Cash for B-listed Ayr Gaiety Theatre

Plans to fully redevelop Ayr's Gaiety Theatre are in the "home straight" after the project was awarded £590,000.

Natural poses: Photo award winners

The winners of the Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2014 are announced.

'Record' sales for oil supply chain

Sales from Scotland's oil and gas supply chain grew by 11% to a record £22.6bn in 2013, according to new figures.

Public air routes 'will be improved'

"Significant improvements" will be made to public service obligation air routes from Glasgow and Argyll and the Hebrides, says the...

MSPs to hold energy supply inquiry

MSPs will hold an inquiry into the security of Scotland's energy supply, after news Longannet power station is likely to close prematurely.

Homes plan at Trump golf resort

Planning applications for hundreds of homes at Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf resort are lodged.

Pupils get master class in sleep

Pupils at an Edinburgh school are taking part in a master class on sleep education as part of their preparation for exams.

Vow 'not crucial in referendum vote'

The promise of more powers for Holyrood made little difference to the outcome of the independence referendum, according to a new report.

Armed police called to city hostel

A 19-year-old man is due in court after armed police are called to the scene of a "disturbance" in Perth city centre.

Glasgow weekender: Red Bull takeover, fairy fever and Video Games Live!

This weekend in Glasgow sees the Red Bull takeover arrive in the form of sport, art and music. For kids, catch Disney on Ice before it skate...

£6m upgrade for Irish Sea ferries

Seven ferries used on Irish Sea crossings undergo a refit worth a total of £6m, according to Stena Line.

Minister sorry for blood 'tragedy'

Health Secretary Shona Robison makes a ministerial statement to Holyrood on the contaminated blood scandal.

Oil firms to cut hundreds of jobs

Oil giants Shell and Taqa announce plans to cut hundreds of North Sea jobs, citing "challenging" times for the industry.

What the papers say

German air crash and Argyll coach crash dominate the Scottish front pages

Folk guitarist John Renbourn dies

Influential folk guitarist John Renbourn dies in his home in the Scottish Borders at the age of 70.

Man airlifted after coastal fall

A 52-year-old man is airlifted to hospital in Aberdeen after he falls while walking on the Aberdeenshire coast.

Fire-damaged school to be demolished

St Dominic's primary school at Airdrie in North Lanarkshire which was gutted by fire is to be demolished.

Fire-damaged school to be demolished

St Dominic's primary school at Airdrie in North Lanarkshire which was gutted by fire is to be demolished.

Man dies following lorry crash

A 47-year-old man dies after his car is involved in a collision with a lorry on the A75 in Dumfries.

Leinster v Glasgow (Fri)

Pro12 leaders Glasgow Warriors welcome seven Scotland internationals back into their starting XV against Leinster in Dublin.

Midfielder Routledge leaves Hamilton

Midfielder Jon Routledge is released by Hamilton Academical after making over 100 appearances for the club.

Work to start on streetlight revamp

Work starts on projects to revamp Glasgow's street lights

Killie to make manager appointment

New chairman Jim Mann says Kilmarnock will appoint a new full-time manager but is not drawn on whether it will be Gary Locke.

City homes 'now less affordable'

The typical city home in Scotland has become less affordable in the past year, according to a new report.

Oil firm reports falling revenue

Amec Foster Wheeler, a major North Sea oilfield services company, reports revenue down as a result of the industry downturn.

Police appeal after A83 coach crash

Police appeal for witnesses after a coach came off the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll and overturned.

WW1 sinking of Lusitania recalled

How the infamous sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat in WW1 led to 1,200 deaths and arguably helped draw the United States into the ...

Police appeal after A83 coach crash

Police appeal for witnesses after a coach came off the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll and overturned.

WW1 sinking of Lusitania recalled

How the infamous sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat in WW1 led to 1,200 deaths and arguably helped draw the United States into the ...

Hydro centre plans for school site

Plans are lodged to create a hydro energy research centre at a former school building in the Scottish Borders.

Call to enhance human rights laws

Politicians are urged to ensure human rights protections are stronger following the General Election.

City homes 'now less affordable'

The typical city home in Scotland has become less affordable in the past year, according to a new report.

Man in court over Jay Beatty 'abuse'

An Aberdeen teenager appears in court after a young Celtic fan with Down's syndrome was allegedly abused online.

Man in court over Jay Beatty 'abuse'

An Aberdeen teenager appears in court after a young Celtic fan with Down's syndrome was allegedly abused online.

Royal gold exhibition to be shown

Jewellery that sheds light on the tastes of six generations of queens and consorts is to go on show at an exhibition celebrating the qualiti...

Archibald happy with scruffy win

Manager Alan Archibald and John Hughes react to Partick Thistle's 1-0 Premiership win over Inverness CT.

Buddies being bullied, says Teale

Tommy Wright and Gary Teale give their reaction after St Johnstone's 2-0 win over St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership.

Brother questioned murder accused

The brother of Martin Toner tells a High Court jury about questioning one of the men accused of murdering him.

Primary school badly damaged in fire

St Dominic's Primary in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, is badly damaged in a fire which broke out after lessons ended.

Brother questioned murder accused

The brother of Martin Toner tells a High Court jury about questioning one of the men accused of murdering him.

Primary school badly damaged in fire

St Dominic's Primary in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, is badly damaged in a fire which broke out after lessons ended.

Deila impressed by Celtic dominance

Managers Ronny Deila and Jackie McNamara react after Celtic beat Dundee United 3-0 in the Scottish Premiership.

New BMX park on track for 2018 Sports Championships

Scotland's first world championship and Olympic standard BMX park is on track to ride into the city, with the £2m centre set to be opene...

Poles 'most economically active'

Polish people are the most economically active ethnic group in Scotland, according to analysis of the last census.

Fresh proposals for micro brewery

Fresh plans are submitted for a multi million pound micro brewery on a site on Inverness' riverside.

Baby attacker jailed for seven years

A man who admitted assaulting a five-week old baby boy, leaving him blind and brain damaged, is jailed for seven-and-a-half years.

School leaver data now posted online

People in Scotland can discover more about how well their local school is doing, including what pupils go on to after they leave.

Fatal crash OAP banned from road

A pensioner who killed two of her friends in a Perthshire car crash is fined £3,000 and banned from driving for four years.

Police remove Clarkson job ad post

Edinburgh police delete a job advert tweet which showed a photograph of Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson.

Baby attacker jailed for seven years

A man who admitted assaulting a five-week old baby boy, leaving him blind and brain damaged, is jailed for seven-and-a-half years.

Scotland watches the solar eclipse

Scotland watches the solar eclipse

Motherwell 4-0 Hamilton Academical

Motherwell exact revenge on Hamilton as Lionel Ainsworth and John Sutton score two goals each in an emphatic win.

Crematorium damaged by large fire

Mortonhall Crematorium in Edinburgh is badly damaged by a fire that broke out in its roof.

A scotch egg with a chocolate twist

An "eggsperimental" butcher from the Borders creates a very special scotch egg to mark the Easter holidays.

Cable firm wins major BT contract

A cable manufacturer based in the Scottish Borders wins a multi-million pound contract with BT Openreach.

Arrests made at Scotland match

Police made 11 arrests at Scotland's match with Northern Ireland at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Wednesday night, it emerges.

Arrests made at Scotland match

Police made 11 arrests at Scotland's match with Northern Ireland at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Wednesday night, it emerges.

Body is that of missing hillwalker

A body found during a search of a Stirlingshire mountain is that of a missing Bishopbriggs hillwalker, police confirm.

Drugs 'worth £84,000' recovered

A man is held as drugs with an estimated street value of more than £80,000 are seized in Aberdeen.

Body is that of missing hillwalker

A body found during a search of a Stirlingshire mountain is that of a missing Bishopbriggs hillwalker, police confirm.

Mary's Meals resume Liberia school efforts after Ebola halt

Scottish charity, Mary's Meals, have restarted their efforts in poverty-struck Liberia following a six-month halt after the Ebola outbreak.

Time to get on your bike as Council plans Scotland's first Olympic standard BMX track

Glasgow City Council has announced plans to build a new BMX (British Motocross) track in the north west of the city.

Panda artificially inseminated

The female giant panda at Edinburgh zoo is artificially inseminated and keepers confirm natural mating will be attempted.

Man jailed for armed raid on shop

A salesman who admitted robbing a shop in Perth at knifepoint is jailed for five years at the High Court in Glasgow.

Natural poses: Photo award winners

The winners of the Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2014 are announced.

Murphy's £1bn plan for young workers

Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy pledges to invest £1bn in Scotland's "young working-class" during a speech in the City of Lo...

UK mackerel exports 'up by 44%'

UK exports of mackerel rose by 44% between August and December after efforts to combat Russia's food ban.

MPs call for action in border region

A committee of MPs finds Scotland's border regions have not had a 'fair deal' from either Holyrood or Westminster.

Triple Kirks to become student flats

Plans to turn Aberdeen's historic Triple Kirks into an office development are being scrapped in favour of a new proposal for student flats.

Woman, 66, badly injured by lorry

A 66-year-old woman is seriously injured after becoming trapped under a lorry in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire.

Man injured in suspected shooting

A man is being treated in hospital after being injured in a suspected shooting incident in the north of Glasgow.

Woman, 66, badly injured by lorry

A 66-year-old woman is seriously injured after becoming trapped under a lorry in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire.

Man injured in suspected shooting

A man is being treated in hospital after being injured in a suspected shooting incident in the north of Glasgow.

BBC Scotland unveils debate plans

BBC Scotland announces plans to hold two party leader debates, one at the beginning of April and a second four days before the election on 7...

Countdown to Glasgow's Earth Hour 2015 celebrations

Glasgow is getting ready to celebrate WWF's Earth Hour this Saturday (28 March) with a packed programme of activities in George Square.

Man guilty of murdering joiner

A man is found guilty of murdering a joiner who was on a night out with his girlfriend in South Queensferry.

Statement due on infected blood

Health Secretary Shona Robison is set to make a ministerial statement to Holyrood on the contaminated blood scandal.

Poisoned cakes left in city park

Cakes laced with a drug used to control rats and mice are found in public parkland in the Merkinch area of Inverness.

'Look no further boays': Kevin Bridges applies for Clarkson/Zayn roles

Glasgow comic Kevin Bridges has sent Twitter into a spin after applying to fill the boots for both Jeremy Kyle on Top Gear, and Zayn Malik i...

Oil company to cut about 100 jobs

Oil company Taqa is to cut about 100 jobs because of the "challenging" time facing the North Sea industry.

What the papers say

Reaction to the Penrose Inquiry into contaminated blood dominates the front pages

New fire training bases at airports

A new firefighter training facility is unveiled at Dundee Airport, with others to be built in Inverness, Kirkwall and Stornoway.

Paolo Nutini announced for Summer Sessions 2015

The Paisley-born singer has been confirmed to play at the Glasgow Summer Sessions 2015 in August this year.

Leading European sports create exciting new multi-sport event to be staged in Glasgow and Berlin in 2018

Glasgow is to co-host the first of an exciting new multi-sport event in 2018 following a decision by some of Europe's top sports to brin...

Scotland to host Euro sports event

Glasgow and Berlin are to co-host a major new multi-sports event in 2018 to a television audience of 850 million.

Poverty 'mostly hits the young'

Young adults in Scotland are the population group most likely to experience poverty, a new report says.

Scotland to host Euro sports event

Glasgow and Berlin are to co-host a major new multi-sports event in 2018 to a television audience of 850 million.

Tanker fire closes A90 at Stonehaven

Firefighters have been dealing with a tanker fire which has closed a section of the A90 in Aberdeenshire.

Minister pledges Longannet fight

The Scottish government says it is determined to explore any option which could avert the premature closure of Longannet.

Eight years for jewellery raid thief

A man is jailed for eight years for his part of an armed robbery of an Edinburgh jewellery store.

Image appeal over armed raid on bank

Police release images of a man they want to trace in connection with an armed robbery at a Royal Bank of Scotland branch in South Lanarkshire.

SPT on track to give massive £7m upgrade to Govan Subway

This Friday, SPT will find out whether a massive regeneration for the Govan subway and bus station will go ahead - here are the plans so far.

Man in court over Chhokar death

A man appears in court charged with the 1998 murder of Surjit Singh Chhokar in Overtown, North Lanarkshire.

Man in court over Chhokar death

A man appears in court charged with the 1998 murder of Surjit Singh Chhokar in Overtown, North Lanarkshire.

Disabled poet Adam Bojelian dies

An Edinburgh boy who wrote poetry by blinking after being paralysed as an infant dies.

Soul DJ left in a spin after being reunited with record collection

Aidan O'Rourke struck gold when he was gifted over 250 records found next to a recycling bin, but the real treasure came when he bumped ...

Dedicated 'lollipop crossers' axed

Dedicated lollipop men and woman in East Dunbartonshire are to be phased out and their roles taken on by school janitors, cleaners and dinne...

Approval for UK nuclear archive

A plan to build an archive in Scotland to hold the records from all the civil nuclear sites in the UK is approved by councillors.

Community decision-making on trial

A move to devolve more decision-making power to local communities in the Scottish Borders is to go on trial.

Dedicated 'lollipop crossers' axed

Dedicated lollipop men and woman in East Dunbartonshire are to be phased out and their roles taken on by school janitors, cleaners and dinne...

Indecent attack on teen in woods

Police investigate after a 13-year-old boy is indecently assaulted by a man while cycling in Templeton Woods in Dundee.

Scott prize shortlist announced

The shortlist is revealed for the Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction to be awarded at the Borders Book Festival in Melrose.

House sparrow rule roost in Scotland

House sparrows are the most commonly spotted bird in gardens in Scotland, according to an RSPB survey.

Pair sentenced for attempted murder

Two men, aged 19 and 24, are sentenced for the attempted murder of a Chinese takeaway owner in Edinburgh.

House sparrow rule roost in Scotland

House sparrows are the most commonly spotted bird in gardens in Scotland, according to an RSPB survey.

Legal duty to bridge attainment gap

Councils in Scotland will have a legal duty to help children from poorer backgrounds perform better at school, under Scottish government plans.

Marine litter scheme hits landmark

Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead visits Eyemouth to mark 800 tonnes of rubbish being removed from Scotland's seas over the last 10 y...

Man arrested over 'suspicious' death

A man is arrested following the "suspicious" death of Stephen Scroggie in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.

Man arrested over 'suspicious' death

A man is arrested following the "suspicious" death of Stephen Scroggie in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.

Can you help return this adorable lost pup to his owners?

Toffee is a lost Lhasa Apso who has been scampering around the city since Tuesday morning - he doesn't know the area and his owners are ...

OAP in fatal mobility scooter crash

A 71-year-old Falkirk woman is killed after her mobility scooter is involved in a crash with a car in Camelon.

Vehicle recovery man dies in crash

A man dies and another is seriously injured after they were hit by a car while trying to recover a broken-down vehicle in Glasgow.

Scottish football 'budgeting wisely'

Most Scottish football clubs have brought their finances under control, according to a report from accountants Begbies Traynor.

Scottish football 'budgeting wisely'

Most Scottish football clubs have brought their finances under control, according to a report from accountants Begbies Traynor.

Body found in missing walker search

Police and mountain rescue teams searching for a missing hillwalker last seen in Tyndrum recover the body of a man.

'Monster salamanders' in mass grave

Scientists report a new species of giant amphibian after digging up multiple fossils from an ancient, dried-up lake where hundreds of the be...

Fresh proposals for micro brewery

Fresh plans are submitted for a multi million pound micro brewery on a site on Inverness' riverside.

Three charged following assault

Three men are charged following an assault in Aberdeen which left a 32-year-old man injured.

Crematorium damaged by large fire

Mortonhall Crematorium in Edinburgh is badly damaged by a fire that broke out in its roof.

Body found in missing walker search

Police and mountain rescue teams searching for a missing hillwalker last seen in Tyndrum recover the body of a man.

School principals 'to be reinstated'

Moray councillors are to consider reinstating principal teachers in primary schools, two years after the posts were cut.

Clubbing together: Philanthrobeats celebrate third birthday

Meet the clubbers who have been turning nights out into a grass-roots movement for change.

Club culture: a guide to Glasgow's nightlife – by Optimo

In the first of a series of nightlife guides to coincide with the Red Bull Music Academy ’s UK tour of top clubbing cities, JG Wilkes from D...

Funeral for footballer Dave Mackay

Footballers past and present attend the funeral of former Hearts, Tottenham and Scotland captain Dave Mackay.

Total cleared to develop gas fields

French oil and gas giant Total says it has been cleared by the UK government to develop two gas fields north-west of Shetland.

Teacher ratio cost plans drawn up

A package of measures is being lined up to address an estimated £606,000 shortfall in the education budget in Dumfries and Galloway.

Burns death woman's funeral held

The funeral of a woman who died after being found on a road in Selkirk with severe burns is to take place.

Methadone programme 'a black hole'

The methadone programme in Scotland is "out of control", an expert on drug misuse warns.

Contaminated blood report published

The findings of Lord Penrose's inquiry into contaminated NHS blood supplies are being published later today.

Female found for polar bear cubs bid

A female polar bear arrives at a Scottish zoo for an attempt to raise the first polar bear in the UK for more than 20 years.

Murphy's £1bn plan for young workers

Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy will pledge to invest £1bn in Scotland's "young working-class" during a speech in the City o...

SNP 'could block Tory government'

The SNP would block a minority Conservative government by voting down its Queen's Speech if it holds the post-election balance of power,...

G1 Group in minimum wage reversal

Leisure chain G1 ends the deduction of wages to pay for uniforms and training after being named by the government for not paying the minimum...

G1 Group in minimum wage reversal

Leisure chain G1 ends the deduction of wages to pay for uniforms and training after being named by the government for not paying the minimum...

Candidate quits over UKIP MEP remark

A UKIP election candidate quits the party over comments made by the party's only Scottish MEP about a Scottish government minister.

Rail workers strike on Good Friday

Some rail workers in Edinburgh are staging a one-day strike in a row over the dismissal of a former colleague.

'Am no grass': Glaswegian's noble response to Tesco complaint is brilliant

A Twitter user sent the internet into meltdown with his beautifully noble response to Tesco after reporting some out of date food.

BBC Scotland unveils debate plans

BBC Scotland announces plans to hold two party leader debates, one at the beginning of April and a second four days before the election on 7...

Accused gave lift to murder victim

The Martin Toner murder trial hears that one of the accused gave him a left to the area where his body was found on the day he went missing.

Accused gave lift to murder victim

The Martin Toner murder trial hears that one of the accused gave him a left to the area where his body was found on the day he went missing.

Behind the scenes of SXSW with Dave Arcari

The blues artist gives us a behind the scenes insight into the largest music industry conference and festival in the world.

Calls for new bridge over River Clyde to link Govan and Partick

The City Council are looking for exciting new ways to breathe life into areas across Glasgow - and one group are looking to regenerate links...

Disused park buildings to be transformed into community hubs and businesses

Vacant buildings from across the city's parks are about to get a new lease of life, after plans were discussed to transform them into a ...

'Vast' gap between rich and poor

A Scottish government study finds 'vast' wealth inequality between rich and poor households in Scotland.

Cash sales jump for high-end homes

The number of cash sales on houses worth more than £500,000 has risen sharply in Scotland, according to Registers of Scotland.

New waterfront street names chosen

Names have been chosen for a number of new streets and civic spaces at Dundee's waterfront as part of an ongoing regeneration project.

Explosion in boiler at hospital

There has been an explosion in one of two biomass boilers at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, says NHS Highland.

Longannet power station to close

Scottish Power announces plans to close its huge coal-fired power station at Longannet in Fife early next year.

Cash sales jump for high-end homes

The number of cash sales on houses worth more than £500,000 has risen sharply in Scotland, according to Registers of Scotland.

Families living in fear of deathtrap staircase in Govanhill slums

Govanhill residents have spoken out on abominable living conditions just days after the community marched to tackle fly-tipping and crime in...

Police search for missing hillwalker

Police and mountain rescue teams lead the search for a 43-year-old man who disappeared while walking in the hills near Tyndrum on Saturday.

Police search for missing hillwalker

Police and mountain rescue teams lead the search for a 43-year-old man who disappeared while walking in the hills near Tyndrum on Saturday.

Expansion plans for island brewery

An Orkney brewery is to expand and create new jobs after a £123,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Firefighters save calves from blaze

Firefighters save dozens of calves after a blaze breaks out in a farm building in the south of Scotland.

More firms fail to pay minimum wage

Ministers name 48 firms they say have repeatedly failed to pay their workers the national minimum wage.

More firms fail to pay minimum wage

Arta Restaurant in Glasgow named as paying some workers less than the minimum wage

Police appeal after man attacked

Police Scotland is appealing for information after a man was assaulted by two men in Inverness on Sunday.

Region's historic images go online

Thousands of historic images of south west Scotland are made available online through the launch of a new website.

AG Barr reports 10% rise in profits

Soft drinks firm AG Barr has reported a healthy rise in annual profits, helped by a strong performance from its Strathmore water brand.

Railway 'golden ticket' up for grabs

A competition giving Borderers the chance to nominate a deserving person for a special journey on the Borders Railway is launched.

Rolling Stones portraits painted by Ronnie Wood on show in Glasgow

He may be best known as a rock star but Ronnie Wood is also an artist too. Now his portraits of his band members have gone on show in Glasgow.

AG Barr reports 10% rise in profits

Soft drinks firm AG Barr has reported a healthy rise in annual profits, helped by a strong performance from its Strathmore water brand.

Pair sentenced for attempted murder

Two men, aged 19 and 24, are sentenced for the attempted murder of a Chinese takeaway owner in Edinburgh.

The gig venue guide: the Arches, Glasgow

Underneath a railway station lurks one of the city’s best gig venues – just be prepared for a push and a shove if you want to get to the fro...

Homes on bull stud land rejected

Proposals to allow dozens of homes to be built on three fields on bull stud farm in Inverness are rejected.

School attainment gap to be targeted

Measures to help children from deprived backgrounds do better at school are expected to be included in the Scottish government's Educati...

Being comfortable in robotics' uncanny valley

The capability of the latest intelligent robots is forcing us to address how far we want these machines integrated into our lives and the so...

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson announces Hydro date with Edwyn Collins

Living legend Brian Wilson announces UK tour this September including date at The SSE Hydro.

Agency staff exploitation probe call

A call is made for an investigation into the potential exploitation of agency workers involved in public sector contracts in Dumfries and Ga...

Vehicle recovery man dies in crash

A man dies and another is seriously injured after they were hit by a car while trying to recover a broken-down vehicle in Glasgow.

Vehicle recovery man dies in crash

A man dies and another is seriously injured after they were hit by a car while trying to recover a broken-down vehicle in Glasgow.

Jewellery firm opens new workshop

Orkney-based jewellery firm Ortak - which was bought after going into administration - officially opens its new workshop in Kirkwall.

Three in court over suspicious death

Three people appear in court in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man in Dunfermline, Fife, at the weekend.

Police appeal following assault

Police appeal for witnesses - especially the occupants of a light-coloured sports car - after a man is attacked in Aberdeen.

Guidetti charged on 'offensive' song

Celtic striker John Guidetti is charged by the SFA with making a "comment of an offensive nature" about Rangers.

Trust seeks stories about journeys

A new writing project is seeking people's stories, poems, plays and letters about journeys they have made.

'Monster salamanders' in mass grave

Scientists report a new species of giant amphibian after digging up multiple fossils from an ancient, dried-up lake where hundreds of the be...

Guidetti charged on 'offensive' song

Celtic striker John Guidetti is charged by the SFA with making a "comment of an offensive nature" about Rangers.

Major waste recycling plant planned

Plans for a £111m recycling and energy-from-waste plant in South Lanarkshire are unveiled by the UK Green Investment Bank.

Methadone programme 'a black hole'

The methadone programme in Scotland is "out of control", an expert warns.

MPs criticise civil service conduct

Both the UK and Scottish governments are criticised by MPs probing whether civil servants were impartial during the referendum campaign.

Funeral for footballer Dave Mackay

Footballers past and present are expected to attend the funeral of former Hearts, Tottenham and Scotland captain Dave Mackay today.

Devolution plans 'rushed through'

UK government proposals for further devolution for Scotland were rushed through with insufficient consultation, a parliamentary report warns.

Climate change congestion fee call

Congestion charges should be considered to help the Scottish government reach its climate change targets, a report concludes.

Maori war flag's fate to be decided

Councillors to decide whether a Maori war flag which has been held in the collection of a Scottish Borders museum should be repatriated.

Methadone programme 'a black hole'

The methadone programme in Scotland is "out of control", an expert warns.

Scottish economy 'slows sharply'

The Scottish economy slowed at the start of the year but is expected to return to growth over the next few months, a report suggests.

Tea for a Tenner: John Quigley's roast chicken with maple butter sauce

There's nothing more satisfying than the smell of roast chicken...

Council appeal over playpark vandals

Perth and Kinross Council asks residents to be vigilant as a spate of playpark vandalism causes thousands of pounds worth of damage.

Best in show: Celeb dog lovers join 250 pooches at Pollok Park

Glasgow's pooches put their best paws forward yesterday, coming out in force in the Great British Dog Walk, raising funds for the charit...

Inquiry over police drug raid death

A convicted drug dealer who died during a police raid in Perth weighed 33 stone at the time of death, a fatal accident inquiry is told.

Bin lorry death crash driver charged

A bin lorry driver is to appear in court charged with causing the death of an 80-year-old man in an electric wheelchair in a crash.

New university rector is unveiled

The new University of Aberdeen rector is unveiled after the traditional parade on the back of a bull mascot.

Major waste recycling plant planned

Plans for a £111m recycling and energy-from-waste plant in South Lanarkshire are unveiled by the UK Green Investment Bank.

Mons Meg back at castle after 'MoT'

Historic cannon Mons Meg returns to Edinburgh Castle after undergoing two months of conservation work.

Sex attack on woman near nightclub

Police in West Lothian are looking for witnesses following a sexual assault on a 24-year-old woman in Livingston.

CS spray incidents 'justified'

Police use of CS spray in two incidents in Scotland is found to be justified by the police commissioner.

Campaigners march against racism

Hundreds of anti-racism campaigners march through the centre of Glasgow as a planned rally by a right-wing group in Edinburgh is called off.

Most 'desirable' postcodes revealed

A Royal Mail survey reveals the "most desirable" places to live in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Peterhead welcomes £15m power deal

Power firm SSE welcomes the news that Peterhead power station has won a £15m contract from the National Grid.

Student death counselling offered

Counselling is offered to staff and students at Borders College following the "untimely death" of a 21-year-old student.

Most 'desirable' postcodes revealed

A Royal Mail survey reveals the "most desirable" places to live in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Hospital to improve hand washing

NHS Grampian is told to improve hand washing procedures at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after a Healthcare Improvement Scotland inspection.

Man charged over gun threat robbery

A 20-year-old man is charged following a robbery in which an elderly woman was threatened in her home with what appeared to be a gun.

Work to start on streetlight revamp

Two major projects are due to start in Glasgow to replace street lights with more energy-efficient lamps and to trial the use of smart techn...

Trawler 'may have snagged submarine'

A skipper claims a submarine may have snagged itself on his trawler as it fished off the Outer Hebrides.

Work to start on streetlight revamp

Two major projects are due to start in Glasgow to replace street lights with more energy-efficient lamps and to trial the use of smart techn...

Pregnant woman 'need better care'

Ten in every 100,000 pregnancies in the UK and Ireland results in the death of the mother and medical professionals have now called for impr...

Explosion in boiler at hospital

There has been an explosion in one of two biomass boilers at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, says NHS Highland.

Longannet power station to close

The huge coal-fired power station at Longannet in Fife will close early next year, BBC Scotland learns.

Queen of the South 4-1 Cowdenbeath

Queen of the South move to within two points of third-place Rangers with a comfortable Championship win over Cowdenbeath.

Boy told unknown substance was sweet

Police issue a warning after an 11-year-old boy was offered an unknown substance from teenagers who claimed it was a sweet.

It's 20 years ago since the Moody Blue passed away

It's 20 years today since Scottish football lost Davie Cooper at just 39

Woman and two children hurt in fire

A woman and two infant children are treated in hospital following a fire at flats in the south of Glasgow.

A75 van crash victim identified

Police identify a Leswalt woman who was killed in a two-van crash on the A75 in southern Scotland at the weekend.

Hundreds to march through Govanhill after outcry on fly-tipping

Govanhill residents will march against illegal dumping and crime in their neighbourhood later today, handing a petition to First Minister Ni...

Miliband rejects SNP 'Budget bluster'

Ed Miliband dismisses Alex Salmond's claims that the SNP could influence a Labour Budget if his party holds the balance of power in the ...

Baby carriers: It's a sling thing

For years they have been considered little more than a hippy alternative to a conventional pram but today "babywearing" is enjoyin...

You've got to hand it to Glasgow

Glasgow City of Science and school pupils smash Guinness hand hygiene world record

Police appeal after man attacked

Police Scotland is appealing for information after a man was assaulted by two men in Inverness on Sunday.

Woman and two children hurt in fire

A woman and two infant children are treated in hospital following a fire at flats in the south of Glasgow.

Railway 'golden ticket' up for grabs

A competition giving Borderers the chance to nominate a deserving person for a special journey on the Borders Railway is being launched.

Oil group wins £100m North Sea deal

Aberdeen-based oilfield services group Asco wins a contract worth more than £100m to support BP's UK North Sea operations.

Huge avalanche found in Cairngorms

The largest avalanche recorded by the Sportscotland Avalanche Information Service so far this season is discovered in the Southern Cairngorms.

Islanders vote for community buyout

Residents of Great Bernera vote to push ahead with a proposed community buyout of the island.

Landmark clock faces demolition

A landmark building in Hawick could be demolished amid claims it would cost too much to restore.

Anger at Sea King event cancellation

A decision to order the cancellation of a party marking the retirement of Sea King helicopters is met with anger in Moray.

Seminal geology map re-discovered

One of William Smith's original 1815 geological maps of England, Wales and part of Scotland is re-discovered in time to celebrate the 20...

The schoolboy sailors who died at Gallipoli

Among the casualties in the WW1 battle of Gallipoli were British schoolboy sailors, sent to war in obsolete ships.

Dons have a lot to work on - McInnes

Managers Derek McInnes and Paul Hartley react after Dundee and Aberdeen draw 1-1 in the Scottish Premiership.

Alliance hits back over challenge

Dundee-based finance firm Alliance Trust has said the challenge to its board from its biggest shareholder threatens its existence.

Man's death treated as suspicious

The death of a 26-year-old man in Dunfermline, Fife, is being treated as suspicious, police confirm.

BBC News switches users to new site

The desktop version of the BBC News website will be switched off on Monday and all visitors will be directed to a newer "responsive&quo...

Vegfest climax for ethical festival

Glasgow is to host "The Only Way Is Ethics", with the first Vegfest Scotland as the finale to the new, week-long festival.

Trust seeks stories about journeys

A new writing project is seeking people's stories, poems, plays and letters about journeys they have made.

Vegfest climax for ethical festival

Glasgow is to host "The Only Way Is Ethics", with the first Vegfest Scotland as the finale to the new, week-long festival.

Man who died in lorry crash named

A man who died following a crash involving two lorries on the A9 about a mile north of Kingussie on Thursday is named by police.

MPs criticise civil service conduct

Both the UK and Scottish governments are criticised by MPs probing whether civil servants were impartial during the referendum campaign.

Heathrow woos Scots with link pledge

Bosses at Heathrow airport promise a review of airport charges to boost air links to Scotland if their expansion plans are approved.

Bank brings in plastic £5 notes

The first plastic bank notes in Britain are going into circulation in Scotland, a year ahead of their introduction by the Bank of England.

Hearts celebrate league title win

Hearts "congratulate everyone connected with the club" after securing the Scottish Championship title.

Man dies after car 'altercation'

A 26-year-old man dies after what police describe as an early morning "altercation" between two men in a car and two pedestrians i...

Quarry centre plan could be refused

Plans for a multi-million pound attraction to celebrate Aberdeen's connection with granite face being thrown out.

Hibernian 0-2 Rangers

Rangers overcame a disjointed Hibernian 2-0 to reenergise their season and secure Hearts the Championship title.

Celtic 3-0 Dundee United

Celtic extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a third successive win over Dundee United.

Hibernian 0-2 Rangers

Rangers overcame a disjointed Hibernian 2-0 to reenergise their season and secure Hearts the Championship title.

Man's death treated as 'suspicious'

Police are treating the death of a 39-year-old man in the street in North Lanarkshire as suspicious.

Death treated as 'unexplained'

The death of a man who was found in a field in the Drumchapel area of Glasgow is being treated as unexplained by police.

Man's death treated as 'suspicious'

Police are treating the death of a 39-year-old man in the street in North Lanarkshire as suspicious.

Death treated as 'unexplained'

The death of a man who was found in a field in the Drumchapel area of Glasgow is being treated as unexplained by police.

Scotland watches the solar eclipse

People across Scotland observe a rare partial solar eclipse.

Brigade fined over firefighter death

The Scottish Fire and Rescue service is fined £54,000 after admitting health and safety breaches that contributed to a firefighter's death.

Scottish powers draft 'a guddle'

MPs criticise the drafting of the legislation which is expected to transfer further powers from Westminster to Holyrood.

Fire tackled at Hunterston coal port

At least 10 fire engines are in attendance at a large fire at the Hunterston coal port in Ayrshire.

Fire tackled at Hunterston coal port

At least 10 fire engines are in attendance at a large fire at the Hunterston coal port in Ayrshire.

Salmond predicts vote-by-vote deal

Alex Salmond predicts a "vote by vote arrangement" between a minority Labour government and the SNP is the most likely outcome of ...

Missing girl found safe and well

A 14-year-old girl who went missing in Dundee has been found safe and well, police say.

Elderly woman in hospital after fire

An elderly woman is taken to hospital following a fire at sheltered housing complex in the Scottish Borders.

Clegg predicts Salmond MP failure

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg predicts that his party will "wipe the smile off" Alex Salmond's face by preventing him from returni...

Great war exhibition begins tour

Treasured heirlooms from two Dumfries families are added to a major touring exhibition reflecting on the Great War.

Blood sample donor appeal launched

Patients in Scotland are being invited to donate their leftover blood test samples for use in medical research.

Young carer awarded heroism prize

A teenage carer has received an award for heroism, after saving the lives of her mother and younger brother.

Call for overseas graduate work visa

Students from outside Europe should be given special permission to stay and work in Scotland after their studies have finished, according to...

Archibald happy with scruffy win

Manager Alan Archibald and John Hughes react to Partick Thistle's 1-0 Premiership win over Inverness CT.

Buddies being bullied, says Teale

Tommy Wright and Gary Teale give their reaction after St Johnstone's 2-0 win over St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership.

Deila impressed by Celtic dominance

Managers Ronny Deila and Jackie McNamara react after Celtic beat Dundee United 3-0 in the Scottish Premiership.

Campaigners march against racism

Hundreds of anti-racism campaigners march through the centre of Glasgow as a planned rally by a right-wing group in Edinburgh is called off.

Two-van crash leaves woman dead

A woman has died following a crash between two vans on the Gretna to Stranraer road, police say.

Campaigners march against racism

Hundreds of anti-racism campaigners march through the centre of Glasgow as a planned rally by a right-wing group in Edinburgh is called off.

Dundee 1-1 Aberdeen

Aberdeen's hopes of catching Premiership leaders Celtic are dented as Dundee hit back for a share of the points.

Date set for bin lorry crash inquiry

A fatal accident inquiry into the Glasgow bin lorry crash in which six people died will be held in July.

Man found with cuts to face and neck

Police are investigating an attempted murder after a man was found in the street in the west end of Glasgow with cuts to his face and neck.

Man found with cuts to face and neck

Police are investigating an attempted murder after a man was found in the street in the west end of Glasgow with cuts to his face and neck.

Celtic v Dundee United

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and Dundee United.

Partick Thistle v Inverness CT

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Partick Thistle and Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

St Johnstone v St Mirren

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between St Johnstone and St Mirren.

Ross County v Kilmarnock

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Ross County and Kilmarnock.

Livingston v Dumbarton

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Livingston and Dumbarton.

Greenock Morton v Ayr United

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Greenock Morton and Ayr United.

Stranraer v Airdrieonians

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Stranraer and Airdrieonians.

Clyde v Elgin City

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Clyde and Elgin City.

Queen's Park v Albion Rovers

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Queen's Park and Albion Rovers.

Man charged over gun threat robbery

A 20-year-old man is charged following a robbery in which an elderly woman was threatened in her home with what appeared to be a gun.

Trawler 'may have snagged submarine'

A fishing boat skipper believes a submarine may have snagged itself in his nets off the Outer Hebrides.

Plans to turn Trongate eyesore into student housing and hotel

Candleriggs Ltd have submitted plans to Glasgow City Council to develop four unlisted buildings on Trongate - here's what lies in store.

Scots footie fan invents five-a-side app

A new mobile app aims to make sure that five-a-side teams always have ten men on the park.

Grant Hill says Aye Write! to the comedy of running a nightclub

The author will be talking about his debut novel alongside the likes of Hardeep Singh Kohli

Business blooms for flower market

The garden market gears up for the new season

Rennie warns of 'see-saw' economics

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie will say that only his party can prevent a return to the "see-saw economics of the past&...

Driver reversed over pensioner

A driver who knocked down and killed an 85-year-old woman while reversing out of her driveway pleads guilty to careless driving.

Volunteers sought for £842m hospital

A recruitment drive is launched to find 200 volunteers to help out at the new £842m South Glasgow University Hospital.

Farmer found murder victim in field

A farmer tells a murder trial how he found a body lying under a hedgerow as he worked collecting hay bales.

Man hurt after being hit by lorry

A 54-year-old man is taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a lorry in Dundee

Open air start for Edinburgh Festival

A free open air event outside Edinburgh's Usher Hall will open this year's international festival.

Woman falls to death from flats

A woman dies after falling from the window of a flat in Quarry Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

Carmichael says liberalism 'needed'

Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael believes liberalism and the Liberal Democrat Party is needed "more than ever before".

Taser use at nuclear plant probed

An investigation is launched after a taser was fired at a police station within the Hunterston nuclear site in North Ayrshire.

Woman falls to death from flats

A woman dies after falling from the window of a flat in Quarry Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

Taser use at nuclear plant probed

An investigation is launched after a taser was fired at a police station within the Hunterston nuclear site in North Ayrshire.

Approval suggested for Skye turbines

A 14-turbine wind farm proposed for Skye has been recommended for approval by Highland Council planning officials.

Man jailed over rape bid on teenager

A man who was convicted of attempting to rape a 13-year-old girl 35 years ago is jailed for two and a half years.

STV wins three local TV licences

Broadcast regulator awards STV licences to run local TV services in Aberdeen, Dundee and Ayr.

Skipper jailed over diver death

A shellfish boat skipper whose safety failings led to the death of a diver in Largo Bay is jailed for nine months.

Man jailed over rape bid on teenager

A man who was convicted of attempting to rape a 13-year-old girl 35 years ago is jailed for two and a half years.

Plans to cut number of councillors

The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland unveils plans to cut six councillors in the south of Scotland.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 13 and 20 March

Lib Dem minister voices optimism

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg tells the BBC any predictions of a Lib Dem "apocalypse" would be confounded.

Scotland sleeps out under the stars to raise cash for the homeless

As part of the Big Sleepout 2015, people will sleep on the streets in makeshift cardboard shelters, braving the bitter cold to raise money f...

Lewis blackhouse seen in new light

A historic Hebridean blackhouse is documented using 3D imaging technology by specialists at Historic Scotland.

Alliance hits back over challenge

Dundee-based finance firm Alliance Trust has said the challenge to its board from its biggest shareholder threatens its existence.

Farm blaze kills 3,000 chickens

Three thousand chickens are killed in a major fire at a Gretna poultry farm, according to the fire service.

Man who died in lorry crash named

A man who died following a crash involving two lorries on the A9 about a mile north of Kingussie on Thursday is named by police.

DIY power plant man jailed

Man who rigged up a DIY power plant in his bedroom to power home jailed after breaching community order.

Glasgow weekender: Comedy giggles, art and some gooey treats

Glasgow this weekend has a variety of comedy shows and music performances to pick from, including a last chance to see the Buzzcut Festival.

Meanwhile in Glasgow...this happened during the eclipse

People around the world stood outside gazing at the sky to watch the solar eclipse this morning, but this group of yellow-clad gladiators ha...

Pope makes Cardinal O'Brien ruling

Pope Francis has accepted Keith O'Brien's decision to give up his rights and duties as a cardinal, BBC Scotland understands.

One dead in two-lorry crash on A9

A man has died following a crash involving two lorries on the A9 about a mile north of Kingussie, say police.

Rescued golden eagle back in wild

A golden eagle that was found injured on the Isle of Mull is released back into the wild after almost eight months of care by an animal char...

Quarry centre plan could be refused

Plans for a multi-million pound attraction to celebrate Aberdeen's connection with granite face being thrown out.

Rescued golden eagle back in wild

A golden eagle that was found injured on the Isle of Mull is released back into the wild after almost eight months of care by an animal char...

Bid to repatriate Maori war flag

A Maori war flag which has been held in the collection of Hawick museum for more than 90 years could be repatriated.