A man is detained by police investigating the murder of 76-year-old John Baker who was stabbed to death in Glasgow.
Man admits getting girl pregnant while wife was expecting
A man who got a 13-year-old girl pregnant while his wife was expecting their child pleads guilty to having sex with a child.
Car hits and injures man at bus stop in East Renfrewshire
A man is taken to hospital after he was struck by a car at a bus stop in East Renfrewshire.
Third woman targeted by robbery spree knife killer in Glasgow
Police believe a 76-year-old man was stabbed to death in Glasgow by a robber who had earlier targeted two women.
CCTV appeal over assault at Glasgow Central Station
British Transport Police release CCTV images of a woman they want to trace in connection with an assault at Glasgow Central Station.
Funeral held for river death woman Kirsty Aitchison
Dozens of people attend the funeral of a deaf woman whose body was found in the River Clyde in Glasgow.
Man arrested after teenager attacked at Kelvin walkway in Glasgow
A man is arrested after a 19-year-old woman was attacked in the west end of Glasgow last week.
Anna Meredith's Varmints awarded Scottish Album of the Year
Composer Anna Meredith wins the Scottish Album of the Year (Say) award with her third album Varmints.
St Apollo sinking in Sound of Mull due to error or equipment failure
The sinking of a scallop-dredger which ran aground in the Sound of Mull was due to either equipment failure or navigational error, a report ...
Drivers warned delays are 'inevitable' for M74 upgrade
New contra-flow arrangements come into force on Thursday on a stretch of the M74 in Lanarkshire, with drivers being warned that delays are &...
Glasgow art student's design chosen to dress the stars
An art student has found herself dressing the stars after her t-shirt design was chosen by the Jeans for Genes Day campaign.
Teenager in court over stabbing murder near Glasgow school
A teenager appears in court charged with murder after a 16-year-old was stabbed near a school in Glasgow.
M&D's rollercoaster crash: Two boys remain in serious condition
Three boys remain in hospital - two of them in a serious condition - following a rollercoaster crash at a theme park in North Lanarkshire at...
Police issue descriptions of men wanted over Hamilton shooting
Police have released descriptions of two men over a "targeted" shooting in Hamilton.
Case examined for drug injecting area in Glasgow city centre
A substance abuse group is to explore the case for opening a supervised injecting facility for drug users in Glasgow city centre.
Dangerous driver crashed car into house in Kirkintilloch
A speeding motorist who crashed his car into a house in East Dunbartonshire, injuring two people, admits a charge of dangerous driving.
Student jailed over indecent images of children
A man who admitted downloading indecent images of children and later described the young victims as "participants" is jailed for 1...
Facebook boasts snare Glasgow Airport stun gun smuggler
A man who was seized smuggling stun guns disguised as mobile phones is caught after boasting on social media about his plans.
Papal knighthood for former Labour MP Tom Clarke
Former Scottish Labour MP Tom Clarke is awarded a papal knighthood by Pope Francis.
Elderly man dies in hospital after stabbing in Glasgow
An elderly man dies in hospital after being stabbed in the Bridgeton area of Glasgow.
'Mixed picture' on Scottish retail space prices
The price of retail space in Scotland's biggest shopping destinations has risen but largely stagnated elsewhere, a report finds.
Killers win human rights court case but damages claim rejected
Judges in Europe rule that Scottish prosecutors took too long to bring killers Charles O'Neill and William Lauchlan to justice.
Former football coach convicted of abusing three boys
A 67-year-old man is convicted of sexually abusing three young boys who played for a football team he was coaching in Glasgow almost 30 year...
Celtic: Moussa Dembele to have medical as Stefan Scepovic joins Getafe
Out-of-contract Fulham striker Moussa Dembele is to undergo a medical with Celtic as Stefan Scepovic is transferred to Getafe.
Mother's horror
A mother speaks of her horror at watching a rollercoaster crash to the ground - just feet from where her toddler son was playing.
Your pictures of Scotland: 17-24 June
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 17 and 24 June.
Attempted murder probe after two men shot in Hamilton
Two men are in a serious condition in hospital after being shot in Hamilton.
M&D's rollercoaster crash: Three boys and man still in hospital
Three boys and a man are still receiving hospital treatment after a rollercoaster crash at a theme park in North Lanarkshire at the weekend.
Kier Group to repair fire-hit Glasgow School of Art
Kier Construction is awarded the £25m contract to manage the restoration of Glasgow School of Art's (GSA) fire-damaged Mackintosh buildi...
No Type 26 frigate deal unless it is 'value for money'
Defence secretary tells MPs no deal to build Type 26 frigates on the Clyde will be signed unless it offers value for money.
Prisoner faces more time in jail for killing man in Glasgow
A man who is serving eight-and-a-half years in jail for drug offences faces more time in prison after he admitted killing a man in Glasgow.
Glasgow's SECC sets goal of 'best event campus in Europe'
The owners of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow unveil plans to create "the best event campus in Europe&q...
M&D's rollercoaster crash: Injured remain in hospital
Ten people remain in hospital after a rollercoaster crash at a theme park in North Lanarkshire.
Rollercoaster crashes at M&D's theme park in Motherwell
Six ambulances and six fire engines are at M&D's theme park in North Lanarkshire after a rollercoaster crashes off the rails.
Man treated in hospital after door of Paisley flat set on fire
A 42-year-old man is taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after the front door of his Renfrewshire flat was deliberately set on...
Niko Kranjcar: 'He can still make a big impact' - Adam Moffat
Adam Moffat played alongside Niko Kranjcar at New York Cosmos and believes the Croat will shine for Rangers.
Kilmarnock bring in 11 new players on the same day
Kilmarnock make six signings, including midfielder Callum McFadzean, and bring in five more players on loan.
Fourth day of ScotRail staff strike action
ScotRail staff walk out for the fourth time in a week - leaving train passengers in Scotland to face further disruption.
Teenager dies after stabbing attack near Glasgow school
A teenager dies a week after being stabbed in a lane next to a Glasgow school.
Police in appeal over Glasgow city centre assault
Police investigating an assault in Glasgow city centre release CCTV images of three men they want to trace.
Police appeal after OAP attacked in Kilmarnock pub
Police attempt to trace a man who carried out a "totally unprovoked attack" on a pensioner in a pub in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire.
Fire at derelict flats in Bonhill was 'deliberate'
Police treat a fire which broke out at a derelict block of flats in West Dunbartonshire as deliberate.
Driver attacked and car 'petrol-bombed' in Castlemilk
A take-away delivery driver is seriously injured and his car is petrol-bombed in a targeted attack in Glasgow.
Inquiry launched into fisherman death off Shetland
An inquiry is launched into the death of a man who fell overboard from a Ballantrae-registered fishing boat off Shetland.
Brexit: Remain voters 'dazed' in Glasgow as Leave voters voice optimism
BBC Scotland's Katherine Sutherland speaks to voters on the streets of Glasgow about the outcome of the EU referendum.
The result in maps
How did the Leave camp clinch victory in the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU after what was a very closely fought contest?
Celtic: Kieran Tierney signs five-year contract extension
Scotland defender Kieran Tierney agrees a new five-year contract to remain with Celtic until 2021.
Police investigation after shots fired in Clarkston
Police launch investigation after shots are fired in a suburb of Glasgow.
Five things
Five facts and figures from the EU referendum vote in Scotland.
Check out the results
The EU referendum results for Scotland are now all in. Find out what happened in your area.
EU referendum: Scottish results show strong Remain support
Scotland votes strongly in favour of the UK staying in the EU - with every council area so far backing Remain - but Leave holds a narrow lea...
Donald Trump due in Scotland to reopen Turnberry golf resort
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump is due to arrive in Scotland for the official reopening of Trump Turnberry, following its major refurbi...
Life term for Glasgow man over 'kick and stamp' murder
A man who attacked four men on the same day in Glasgow is jailed for life after being convicted of murder.
Motherwell make three new additions as Keith Lasley extends stay
Motherwell add striker Jacob Blyth and defenders Ben Heneghan and Richard Tait after re-signing captain Keith Lasley.
Mike Ashley to pay SFA and Dave King costs after failed court challenge
Mike Ashley will have to pay the legal costs of Rangers chairman Dave King and the Scottish Football Association (SFA) after abandoning a le...
Scottish Cup Final: Teenage fan sentenced over Rangers keeper charge
A Hibs fan is sentenced to 240 hours of unpaid work after admitting his part in a pitch invasion at the end of the Scottish Cup final.
Police hunt Castle Huntly absconder Thomas Proctor
Police are hunting a 33-year-old Castle Huntly inmate who failed to return to the open prison following a period of home leave.
Weir Group sells off two renewables units
Engineering firm Weir Group announces the sale of two renewables businesses as it continues a £100m asset disposal programme.
Niko Kranjcar: Rangers sign Croatian midfielder on two-year deal
Former Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar signs a two-year contract with Rangers after completing a medical.
Police probe after teenager attacked at Kelvin walkway in Glasgow
Police launch an investigation after a teenager is attacked on Kelvin walkway in the west end of Glasgow.
Trains to be cancelled on second day of rail strikes
Commuters will face another day of disruption as ScotRail workers continue a planned series of one-day strikes.
Three Scottish buildings listed among best in the UK
Three new Scottish buildings are in the running to be named the UK's building of the year by the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Drugs mule Melissa Reid back in Scotland after release from Peru jail
Melissa Reid, the Scottish woman jailed in Peru three years ago for smuggling drugs, arrives back in Glasgow after being released from prison.
Michael McGovern: Hamilton keeper attracts Premier League interest
Premier League clubs in England are tracking Northern Ireland and Hamilton keeper Michael McGovern, his agent says.
Scott Brown jokes over 'Celtic fan' Joey Barton of Rangers
Celtic captain Scott Brown expects to get on well with Rangers midfielder Joey Barton, describing him as "a Celtic fan".
Man admits causing Paisley hit-and-run death
A man admits causing the death of a woman in a hit-and-run incident which left her so badly injured that she died in hospital on Christmas D...
Teenager arrested over attempted murder
A teenager is arrested over the attempted murder of another boy in a lane next to a Glasgow school.
Rangers: Matt Gilks holds Ibrox talks after goalkeeper's Burnley exit
Goalkeeper Matt Gilks is in Glasgow with a view to signing for Rangers after being released by Burnley.
Rio 2016: Kirsty Gilmour prepared to compete despite Zika concerns
Badminton player Kirsty Gilmour would be happy to compete in the Olympics despite concerns surrounding the Zika virus in Rio.
Celtic: Scottish Premiership title not a two-horse race - Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers expects Aberdeen and Hearts, as well as Rangers, to challenge Celtic for the Premiership title.
Rangers: Mark Warburton to resume talks over new contract
Mark Warburton insists he prioritised 'family time' as he plays down reports that contract extension talks have stalled.
Hamilton keeper McGovern proud despite NI defeat
Keeper Michael McGovern hails Northern Ireland's defensive display as they finish third in their group after a 1-0 loss to Germany.
Glasgow's historic Kelvin Hall set for second-stage revamp
A second phase of refurbishment is approved for Glasgow's historic Kelvin Hall as it prepares to re-open in weeks following a £35m revamp.
Supreme court agrees bank was 'misled' over Glasgow property deals
Two Glasgow businessmen fail to win back properties after a ruling was upheld that they had misled a bank in order to divert assets from cre...
Glasgow and Aberdeen airport workers to vote on pension row strike
Hundreds of workers at Glasgow and Aberdeen airports are to be balloted for strike action in a row over pensions.
CCTV plea over 'unprovoked' attack in Glasgow city centre
Police release CCTV footage of two men in connection with a "violent and unprovoked assault" in Glasgow.
Camilla in trip to sandwich shop visited by George Clooney
The Duchess of Rothesay follows in the footsteps of Hollywood star George Clooney by visiting an Edinburgh sandwich shop helping the homeless.
Restoration work ends on Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art clock tower
Restoration work is complete on one of Glasgow's most famous buildings - with serious errors found in the original construction now repa...
Stuart Teese missing for three days found in Loch Lomond area
A man missing from his home in East Dunbartonshire since the weekend is found safe and well.
Prisoner sentenced for Barlinnie jail sex attacks
A prisoner who sexually assaulted a fellow inmate and two members of staff at Glasgow's Barlinnie jail has his sentence extended by 21 m...
Scots drugs mule Melissa Reid set to be freed in Peru
A Scottish woman who was jailed in Peru three years ago for smuggling drugs is expected to be released later.
Knife robber in 'Scream' mask jailed over shop raids
A man who wore a "Scream" mask while robbing two shops at knifepoint in North Ayrshire is jailed for four years.
New average speed cameras for A77 in Ayrshire
The first average speed cameras used in Scotland are being updated - 11 years after they were introduced and hailed for cutting road deaths.
Woman dies following blaze at block of flats in Paisley
A 49-year-old woman dies following a fire at a block of flats in Paisley's Fairway Avenue.
Caledonian MacBrayne 'wedding planner' wins award
An employee at ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne wins an award for her efforts to help seven island weddings to go ahead.
RMT union begins ScotRail strike action
ScotRail workers begin the first of a series of strikes in a dispute over plans to introduce more driver-only trains.
Funds secured for historic properties in Scotland
More than £1.7m in funding is awarded to projects conserving historic properties across Scotland.
Motorboat rescued from strong currents on Falls of Lora
A man has been rescued after his motorboat got caught in strong currents at Connel Bridge near Oban.
Firefighters tackle blaze at block of flats in Paisley
Fire crews are tackling a "well-established" blaze at a block of flats in Paisley.
Appeal after elderly man hit by car in Glasgow
Police appeal for witnesses after "an as yet unidentified elderly man" was hit by a car while crossing a road in the south side of...
Stalker who posted naked photos of ex-lover sentenced
A man who posted naked photos of his ex-girlfriend on the internet and later harassed her at her flat is told to carry out 300 hours of unpa...
Woman injured after being hit by lorry in Glasgow street
A woman is being treated in hospital after being struck by a lorry on a busy Glasgow street.
In tune
A new Scottish research project is aiming to help scientists better understand cancer and stem cells - live and in 3D.
Football Banning Orders for more than 100 under-18s
More than 100 under-18s have been banned from attending football matches in the last three years, according to figures from Britain's po...
Pensioner becomes oldest woman to complete 95-mile ultramarathon
An Edinburgh pensioner becomes the oldest woman to complete the 95-mile West Highland Way in one go.
Child abuser Robert Fury has jail term cut from 12 to four years
A child sex abuser has his sentence cut from 12 years to four after appeal judges throw out convictions for rape and two other sexual assaul...
Champions League: Celtic face either Flora Tallinn or Lincoln of Gibraltar
Celtic will face either Estonian side Flora Tallinn or Lincoln of Gibraltar in their opening Champions League qualifier.
'Increasing concern' for missing Bearsden man Stuart Teese
Police say the family of a man who has been missing from his home in East Dunbartonshire since the weekend are "growing increasingly co...
ScotRail denies sabotaging strike talks
The managing director of ScotRail denies "sabotaging" talks aimed at avoiding a series of strikes over driver-only trains.
Man dies after two-car crash on A82 at Loch Lomond
A 51-year-old man from Lanark dies following a two-car crash on the A82 at Loch Lomond in Argyll.
Man needs hopital treatment after Toryglen stabbing
Police investigate the stabbing of a young man in the Toryglen area of Glasgow in the early hours of Saturday.
Anthony Stokes: Blackburn Rovers sign ex-Celtic striker on a three-year deal
Blackburn Rovers sign striker Anthony Stokes on a three-year deal, following his exit from Scottish champions Celtic.
Kirsty Aitchison: family fund raises thousands of pounds
Thousands of pounds are raised for the family of deaf woman Kirsty Aitchison, whose body was found on Saturday in the Clyde.
Section of Clyde walkway cordoned off after body find
Police say a body has been found in the River Clyde close to where a deaf woman went missing in Glasgow a week ago.
Kevin McHattie joins Raith Rovers from Kilmarnock
Kevin McHattie joins Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers after leaving Premiership Kilmarnock.
Teenager stabbed in 'attempted murder' in Glasgow
Police are treating the stabbing of a teenager in a lane next to a high school in Glasgow as attempted murder.
Bus driver arrested over gay ban claim
A bus driver is arrested over claims he abused a young gay couple and banned them from his bus in Glasgow.
Ayr United: Ian McCall retains ambition - but only for Honest Men
Ian McCall is content to devote himself to his job at Ayr United after overcoming his own personal demons.
Scottish sports journalist Kevin McCarra 'missing' in France
Scottish sports writer Kevin McCarra is reported to have gone missing in France while there to watch games at Euro 2016.
'Violent' passenger forces Glasgow flight diversion
A 'disruptive and violent' passenger forces flight from Spain to Glasgow to be diverted to France.
Man admits role in Scottish Cup Final disorder
A man admits assault and disorder charges following violent scenes at the end of last month's Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park in Glas...
Man jailed for 'vicious' bottle attack in Renfrewshire
A man who carried out an attack with a bottle on someone who tried to break up a fight in Renfrewshire is warned he faces jail.
Man who stabbed neighbour found guilty of murder
A man who claimed he killed his neighbour in an act of self defence faces a life sentence after being convicted of murder.
Careless driver admits killing woman, 80, in Clydebank
A driver who knocked down an 80-year-old woman after failing to stop at a red light admits causing her death by careless driving.
Man struck by bus in Glasgow city centre
A man is being treated in hospital after he was struck by a bus in Glasgow city centre.
Scottish Premiership fixtures: Celtic start title defence at Hearts
Celtic begin the defence of their Scottish Premiership title with a trip to Hearts while Rangers host Hamilton.
Your pictures of Scotland: 10-17 June
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 10 and 17 June.
Body in woods believed to be missing teenager Robert Thomson
A body found near Strathclyde Park in Motherwell is believed to be that of missing teenager Robert Thomson, police say.
Clint Hill poised for Rangers medical and signing talks
Former QPR defender Clint Hill is expected in Glasgow to discuss a one-year contract with Rangers and have a medical.
Partick Thistle: Danny Devine and David Syme sign Firhill deals
Danny Devine leaves Inverness Caledonian Thistle to join Partick Thistle as David Syme arrives from Kilmarnock.
Celtic Park standing area work begins
Celtic start work on a new "safe-standing" area of their stadium as striker Carlton Cole's contract is terminated.
Man who stabbed friend 40 times jailed for brutal murder
A man who stabbed his friend 40 times during a "truly horrific" attack at a flat in Glasgow is jailed for at least 17 years for mu...
Witness appeal over serious crash on A702 near Biggar
Police appeal for witnesses to a crash between two vans which closed a South Lanarkshire road for several hours.
Further job cuts at Terex truck firm in Motherwell
A dumper truck manufacturer announces a further 65 redundancies at its base in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire.
'Opportunist sexual predator' raped sleeping women
A man who was convicted of raping two women while they slept has been described by a judge as an "opportunist sexual predator".
CCTV plea over 'brutal' attack in Glasgow fast food takeaway shop
Police issue a CCTV image of a man they want to trace in connection with a "brutal attack" at a fast food takeaway shop in Glasgow.
Four more arrests over Scottish Cup Final disorder
Four more people are arrested in connection with violent scenes at the end of last month's Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Firm sanctioned after wheel comes off lorry and hits hearse
A skip and container firm is penalised after wheels came off one of its lorries and struck a hearse that was part of a funeral cortege.
Man jailed over hit-and-run attack on woman in Paisley
A man who drove over a woman in a hit-and-run attack in Renfrewshire is jailed for six years.
Dalzell and Clydebridge steel plants to make metal for wind turbine towers
Two Lanarkshire steel plants which were mothballed last October are to resume production with a contract to produce heavy-duty steel for win...
Warning after poisonous fish spotted in Ayrshire
A warning is issued after a species of poisonous fish was spotted at a beach in South Ayrshire.
Cruise liner grounding at Tobermory Bay due to 'poor practice'
An investigation into the grounding of a cruise liner off the Isle of Mull blames "poor navigational practices" by the captain and...
Ade Azeez: Partick Thistle sign forward from AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon forward Ade Azeez signs a pre-contract with Partick Thistle and will join the Premiership club on 1 July.
Man chased councillor with chainsaw
A man is spared jail after chasing a councillor down the street with a running chainsaw and threatening to cut his head off during the gener...
Gerry Facenna appointed to honorary Mexico role
A Glasgow businessman is appointed honorary consul of Mexico in Scotland in a move aimed at strengthening ties between the countries
Police divers search for missing deaf woman Kirsty Aitchison
Police divers search River Clyde in central Glasgow as efforts continue to trace missing deaf woman Kirsty Aitchison.
McKie fingerprint expert wins dismissal case at Supreme Court
A fingerprint officer who was sacked over the Shirley McKie scandal wins a Supreme Court ruling that she was unfairly dismissed.
Ben Hall: Brighton sign teenage defender from Motherwell
Championship side Brighton sign defender Ben Hall from Scottish Premiership club Motherwell for an undisclosed fee.
SWPL Cup final: Glasgow City v Hibernian
Glasgow City meet Hibernian at Ainslie Park on Wednesday in a repeat of last season's SWPL Cup final.
Gambling Catholic priest jailed for stealing £96,000
A Catholic priest is jailed for 10 months for stealing £96,000 from his parish in North Ayrshire to fund an online gambling habit.
Missing deaf woman Kirsty Aitchison 'did not get in taxi'
A deaf woman who went missing after a night out at a Glasgow bar at the weekend did not get in a taxi as previously thought, police have said.
Man injured in murder-link caravan fire in Stewarton dies
A man found badly injured following a caravan fire in Ayrshire, which police linked to a murder inquiry, has died in hospital.
Glasgow man killed in A76 crash
Police name a 29-year-old Glasgow man who died in a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A76 in Dumfries and Galloway.
'Limbs in the Loch' killer William Beggs loses compensation claim
"Limbs in the Loch" murderer William Beggs fails in a legal bid to win £5,000 compensation from prison authorities who opened his ...
Man jailed over vicious revenge attack with baseball bat
A man with "a long history of violent crime" is jailed for carrying out a "vicious" revenge attack which saw two victims...
Three people arrested after double stabbing in Glasgow
Three men are arrested over a disturbance in Glasgow city centre last week in which two people were stabbed.
Glasgow School of Art choir helps Mackintosh Campus Appeal
A new choral work, inspired by the fire which damaged Glasgow School of Art's (GSA) Mackintosh building, is recorded to help fund its re...
Man seriously injured in street assault in Glasgow
A 24-year-old man is seriously injured in a street attack in the Shawlands area of Glasgow.
'Mounting concern' for missing teenager Robert Thomson
Police say there is "mounting concern" for the wellbeing of a North Lanarkshire teenager who has been missing for more than a week.
Community groups urged to remember local war dead
A campaign is launched encouraging community groups to remember - and visit the graves - of the dead of World War One.
Police response probed after man's death in Paisley
An investigation begins into the police response to a disturbance in Paisley after which a 60-year-old man died.
Deaf woman missing after night out in Glasgow
Police appeal for information after a 30-year-old deaf woman from Airdrie goes missing after a night out at a Glasgow bar.
Glasgow Airport reports 'record' May for passengers
Glasgow Airport reports its busiest May on record after nearly 830,000 passengers travel through its doors.
Vigil in Glasgow's George Square for Orlando shooting victims
A vigil is to be held in Glasgow's George Square later to remember the 50 people who were shot dead at a gay nightclub in Florida on Sun...
Citizens' theatre shows scoop six awards
An Edinburgh theatre's production of Waiting For Godot wins the top prize at the Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland.
Youth arrested over hoax bomb calls at schools
A 16-year-old boy is arrested in connection with hoax bomb calls made to two Scottish secondary schools.
Police link Andrena Douglas Ayrshire murder case with fire
Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Ayrshire say they are linking it to a fire in which her partner was seriously injured.
Road rage link to Cardowan 'war zone' attack
Police say an attack on three men in Cardowan, near Glasgow, may be linked to an earlier road rage incident.
Murder inquiry over woman's death in Stewarton
Police launch a murder inquiry following the death of a 53-year-old woman at a house in East Ayrshire.
Glasgow police hunt third injured youth after street fight
Police in Glasgow are searching for a third youth they believe was injured during a fight in the centre of the city.
Searches of coastline continue after missing aircraft wreckage found
Searches are continuing off the coast of County Antrim following the discovery of wreckage from a missing light aircraft.
Art for health's sake
Art may bring real pleasure to people's lives but can it also help them if they are faced with ill health?
Highland dancer honoured by Queen
Scottish residents from all walks of life are recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Gas alert at Glasgow's Quay entertainment district
Large numbers of emergency service personnel are called to a popular entertainment area in Glasgow after reports of a gas leak.
Twelve in court over Scottish Cup final trouble
Twelve men appear in court in connection with trouble which followed the Scottish Cup final between Rangers and Hibs at Hampden Park in Glas...
Injuries reported in 'disturbance' in Glasgow city centre
Emergency services are at the scene of a disturbance in Glasgow city centre amid unconfirmed reports that two people have been injured.
Missing light aircraft search: Debris discovered off County Antrim coast
The RNLI confirms that debris has been found during a search for a missing aircraft off the coast of County Antrim.
Your pictures of Scotland: 3-10 June
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 3 and 10 June.
Mike Ashley loses legal challenge to SFA 'dual interest' fine
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley challenges decisions by the Scottish Football Association which relate to his involvement with Rangers.
Sarah McClay death: South Lakes Safari Zoo fined
A zoo where a keeper was mauled to death by a tiger is fined for health and safety breaches.
Making a murderer?
Historians who have re-examined Argyll's Appin murder of 1752 dispute a traditional theory that it was a Jacobite conspiracy.
'Vile' serial rapist Gerard Porteous jailed for 12 years
A serial rapist who abused three women in "the most vile and disgusting fashion" is jailed for 12 years.
Data firm Cloudwick to create 58 new jobs in Glasgow
A US data management firm is expected to create 58 new jobs in Glasgow after selecting the city as the location for its European headquarters.
Football hate crimes rise by almost 50% in last year
The number of hate crime offences in Scotland relating to football have risen by almost 50% in the past year, new figures have shown.
Search resumes for missing light aircraft bound for Scotland
An air, sea and land operation for a light aircraft that went missing after leaving City of Derry Airport has resumed.
Man seriously injured in Stewarton caravan fire
A 50-year-old man is being treated for serious burn injuries after emergency services were called to a blaze at a farm in Stewarton.
More arrests over Scottish Cup Final disorder
Police arrest a further 12 men in connection with the violence which marred last month's Scottish Cup Final.
Three vehicles may have been used in Santander bank raid
Three vehicles could have been used in a robbery involving two security guards carrying out cash transfers at a bank in Argyll, police reveal.
Finn Russell: Glasgow fly-half to make full recovery, says Townsend
Gregor Townsend says Finn Russell is expected to make a full recovery from the "very bad" head injury he sustained in May.
Woman's death in Stewarton treated as 'unexplained'
A woman's body has been found in a property in Stewarton, East Ayrshire, police confirm.
Firm fined £5,000 after worker injured at Kilmarnock plant
A firm which manufactures engine parts is fined £5,000 after a worker was injured at its plant in Kilmarnock.
Rangers: Ian Durrant to leave Ibrox in shake-up of coaching staff
Ian Durrant is to leave Rangers as manager Mark Warburton makes changes to his coaching staff ahead of the new season.
Plastics group to buy Greenock firm BPI in £261m deal
Plastics packaging group RPC is set to buy British Polythene Industries in a deal which values the Greenock-based company at £261m.
Under curfew high-risk rapist John McDougall back in jail
A high-risk rapist who was given a 10-year overnight home curfew order at the request of police is jailed for breaching it within 48 hours.
Five arrests after cash and drugs seized
Five men are arrested after cash and drugs worth almost £500,000 were found when police stopped four vehicles in Glasgow and Renfrewshire.
Glasgow Warriors artificial pitch approved at Scotstoun home
Glasgow City Council approve plans for an all weather pitch at Scotstoun Stadium, where Glasgow Warriors play their home games.
Autumn ruling on private prosecution bid over Glasgow bin lorry crash
Bereaved families seeking a private prosecution against Glasgow bin lorry driver Harry Clark will hear in the autumn if they can bring proce...
Warning over cuts to MoD police at UK nuclear sites
The UK government is warned that possible cuts to the police force which guards Britain's nuclear arsenal could threaten national securi...
Man charged over Marie Laurie crash death
A 21-year-old man has appeared in court charged with causing a crash which killed a woman on the way home from her son's wedding.
Exhibition of rare film posters including Whisky Galore
An exhibition of rare and vintage original film posters, including those for Whisky Galore and King Kong, opens in Glasgow.
TSB announces plans to close 25 branches
The TSB bank announces plans to close 25 branches, eight of which are in Scotland.
Anthony Stokes: Rotherham interest as striker leaves Celtic
Celtic confirm the departure of Anthony Stokes, with Rotherham interested in the 27-year-old Irish striker.
Scottish Challenge Cup expanded to include teams from Wales & NI
The Scottish Challenge Cup is being expanded to include teams from Wales and Northern Ireland from season 2016-17.
Kilmarnock eye 11 new signings as Greg Taylor extends contract
Teenage left-back Greg Taylor has his contract extended by Kilmarnock as manager Lee Clark targets 11 new signings.
Partick Thistle: Gary Miller and Paul Gallacher exit Firhill
Gary Miller and Paul Gallacher reject new contracts with Partick Thistle, but David Wilson signs a new deal.
Ali in Glasgow
BBC Scotland's Chick Young recounts meeting Muhammad Ali when the boxing great visited Glasgow in the early 1990s.
Aircraft fire was caused by oil problem
Accident investigators say an engine fire which forced an aircraft to make an emergency landing was caused by an oil supply failure.
Crane collapse boat death 'avoidable'
An investigation into the death of a workboat skipper at a fish farm on Mull finds the crane collapse which killed him could have been avoid...
Celtic elect to release striker Stokes
Celtic confirm the departure of Anthony Stokes, with Rotherham interested in the 27-year-old Irish striker.
Wales & NI clubs in Scots Challenge Cup
The Scottish Challenge Cup is being expanded to include teams from Wales and Northern Ireland from season 2016-17.
Court issues warrant for footballer
A warrant is issued for former Celtic footballer Islam Feruz after he failed to turn up for a court appearance in Glasgow.
Ferries 'wedding planner' up for award
An employee at ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne is nominated for an award for her efforts to help seven island weddings go ahead.
Tiger maul zoo admits safety failings
A zoo in Cumbria admits failings after a keeper, who was originally from Glasgow, was mauled to death by a tiger.
Killie eye 11 players after Taylor deal
Teenage left-back Greg Taylor has his contract extended by Kilmarnock as manager Lee Clark targets 11 new signings.
Miller and Gallacher exit Firhill
Gary Miller and Paul Gallacher reject new contracts with Partick Thistle, but David Wilson signs a new deal.
Bank branch robbed twice in two months
Security guards are robbed for the second time in two months while carrying out cash transfers at the same bank branch in Argyll.
Lorry fire causes motorway closure
A carriageway of one of Scotland's busiest sections of motorway - the M8 in North Lanarkshire - is closed due to a lorry fire.
Tea Rooms move from Mackintosh building
Glasgow's Willow Tea Rooms is to leave its Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed building in Sauchiehall Street.
Three people arrested over man's death
Three people are arrested after a 60-year-old man dies following an alleged assault at a flat in Paisley.
Claret Jug flown in ahead of The Open
The Claret Jug that is presented each year to the winner of The Open arrives in Glasgow ahead of this year's golf championship at Royal ...
New chief scientific adviser appointed
The Scottish government appoints Prof Sheila Rowan of Glasgow University as the country's new chief scientific adviser.
Heart attack 'bruising' clue uncovered
UK researchers say they have found a new way to tell if a heart attack is more severe and might cause lasting harm - by looking for bruising...
'No evidence' M74 link has cut crashes
The controversial M74 extension through Glasgow has had little impact on road traffic accidents in the city since it opened in 2011, a new s...
Delta announces Glasgow-New York route
Delta Air Lines announces that it will run a non-stop flight from Glasgow to New York-JFK from next year.
Iomart works 'in orbit' of big players
A Scottish cloud computing company is building closer links with Amazon and Microsoft, which have emerged as dominant in the sector.
Call for Clyde frigate work to start
A union boss representing Glasgow ship yard workers insists the building of the UK's new type 26 frigates should start "as soon as ...
City hotels report revenue surge
Hotels in Scotland's two largest cities report "excellent" revenue growth in March but Aberdeen continues to decline.
Tributes paid to Scottish arts champion
Tributes are paid to Professor Stuart MacDonald - one of Scotland's best-known champions of the arts - who has died suddenly.
Men in stolen van behind street carnage
Police reveal that three men in a stolen van were behind a targeted attack in North Lanarkshire which left a street resembling a "war z...
'Torrential downpour' warning issued
The Met Office issues a weather warning of potential "torrential downpours" across many parts of Scotland on Tuesday.
Police appeal over Haymarket attack
CCTV images of two men are published after another man was assaulted at Haymarket station on the day of the Scottish Cup final.
Police identify A72 crash victim
Police identify an 87-year-old man from Glasgow who was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the Borders at the weekend.
Man arrested over 'town brawl' death
A man is arrested in connection with the death of a 41-year-old man following a large-scale disturbance in North Lanarkshire at the weekend.
Volunteers call to secure canals future
Scottish Canals is urging volunteers to come forward to safeguard the future of the waterways.
Gunfire incident was 'targeted attack'
A street disturbance which saw a gun fired in South Lanarkshire is being treated as a "targeted attack", police say.
Three hurt in 'targeted' fire attack
Three men are taken to hospital after what police described as a "targeted attack" that witnesses said left a Glasgow street like ...
Police deal with 'ongoing incident'
Emergency services are dealing with an "ongoing incident" on the outskirts of Glasgow.
Coltrane launches steamship appeal
Actor Robbie Coltrane launches a fundraising campaign to restore the last remaining Clyde-built turbine steamship.
Street disturbance death 'suspicious'
A man dies after a "large scale disturbance" in a North Lanarkshire town, police say.
Man dies after crash near Peebles
An 87-year-old man dies after a crash in the Scottish Borders on Saturday morning.
'Mature' Barton can thrive - Warnock
Joey Barton can back up his aim to be the best player in Scottish football if he can control his temper, says Neil Warnock.
When Muhammad Ali came to Glasgow
BBC Scotland's Chick Young recounts meeting Muhammad Ali when the boxing great visited Glasgow in the early 1990s.
Boy in hospital after being hit by car
A 10-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Glasgow on Saturday.
SDL demo met with large counter-protest
A demonstration by the Scottish Defence League draws a large counter-demonstration in the middle of Glasgow.
Hunt for Hawaiian shorts knife raider
Detectives hunt for a man who was dressed in beach shorts after he tried to rob a Post Office with a knife.
Two rescued from flat fire in Glasgow
Two people are rescued after a fire in a second floor flat in the southside of Glasgow.
Man, 91, conned by bogus workmen
Police appeal for witnesses after a 91-year-old man is conned out of a four-figure sum of money by two bogus workmen.
Summer recovery for Glasgow's Ashe
Glasgow Warriors hope back-row forward Adam Ashe will recover from foot surgery in time for the start of the new Pro12 season.
Celtic assistant Chris Davies: Q&A
Celtic's new assistant Chris Davies on manager Brendan Rodgers and their plans for the Premiership champions.
GB's Reid reaches French Open final
British wheelchair tennis player Gordon Reid beats world number one Stephane Houdet to reach the French Open final.
Whyte alone faces Rangers fraud charges
Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte is now the only person facing fraud charges relating to his time at the Ibrox club.
Singing policeman wins star's praise
A police sergeant's karaoke rendition of Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive is given the seal of approval by the 70s star.
Delays after lorry overturns on M8
Emergency services are at the scene of an accident on the M8 after a lorry overturned.
Boy arrested over school bomb threats
A 15-year-old boy is arrested by police investigating a series of hoax bomb threats to schools across central Scotland.
League Cup group openers confirmed
The first-round group fixtures of the Scottish League Cup are confirmed, with the opening game on 15 July.
Lawless signs new Partick Thistle deal
Steven Lawless signs a new contract with Partick Thistle despite approaches from Inverness CT and Dundee United.
McManus extends stay with Motherwell
Defender Stephen McManus signs a new two-year contract, but Motherwell wait on other experienced players.
OAP driver denies causing girl's death
A pensioner denies causing the death of a teenage girl by by reversing over her as she was filling her car up with petrol in Renfrewshire.
Rodgers holds talks with Celtic players
New Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers discusses his future plans with some of the club's senior players.
Bail for mother accused of child murder
A woman charged with murdering her 14-month-old daughter is granted bail after appearing in court for a second time.
Serious accident closes A82 Loch Lomond
The A82 at Loch Lomond is closed to traffic in both directions following a serious accident.
'Drunk on cocktails' attacker jailed
A man who blamed being drunk on cocktails for assaulting two people outside a pub in Glasgow is jailed for five years and three months.
Policeman wows pub-goers with karaoke
A police sergeant called out to deal with a brawl in a Glasgow pub ends up giving an arresting performance of Gloria Gaynor's I Will Sur...
Taxi driver caught with cocaine haul
A court hears how a taxi driver from Renfrew was caught with a cocaine haul with a street value of more than £300,000 on the A74(M) near Loc...
New M8 bridge lifted into place
A large bridge is lifted into place across a North Lanarkshire river as part of a £500m project to upgrade Scotland's motorway network.
Park attractions hit by rat infestation
An infestation of rats causes the closure of facilities at the popular North Lanarkshire visitor attraction, Palacerigg Country Park.
New images for revamped historic baths
Designs are published showing the planned transformation of a popular Edwardian public bath house in Glasgow.
Teenagers detained for Boots store fire
Two teenagers are detained after being convicted of starting a fire that caused serious damage to a Boots store.
Teenager in court over Hampden disorder
Another teenager appears in court following disorder after last month's Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park.
Pregnant woman jailed over stabbing
A pregnant woman is jailed for three years and nine months for the "brutal" stabbing of a mother-of-two.
Glasgow 'second top' for asylum seekers
Glasgow is placed second top in a list of 10 UK areas for the number of asylum seekers per head of population.
Minister's football disorder ultimatum
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson issues an ultimatum to the SFA, saying the government could step in over football disorder.
Sheriff to chair cup final commission
Sheriff principal Edward F Bowen will chair the independent commission into the disorder that followed the Scottish Cup final.
Trump to attend Turnberry re-opening
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump says he will attend the official opening of the revamped Trump Turnberry hotel and golf resort in Ayrsh...
VIDEO: A look around the new Trump Turnberry
BBC Scotland's David Currie takes a tour of the newly revamped Trump Turnberry
Stab murder bid on scarecrow partygoer
A man who stabbed a partygoer dressed as a scarecrow and slashed two other men in separate attacks in Glasgow faces a length jail term.
Jewellery raid gang jailed for 47 years
A seven-man gang who conspired to rob a jewellery store at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews are jailed for a total of 47 years.
Council and union reach equal pay deal
An agreement in principle is reached to end a long-running equal pay dispute between North Lanarkshire Council and about 200 female staff.
MP faces second police investigation
Scottish MP Natalie McGarry is facing a second police probe into alleged financial discrepancies, it is confirmed.
Ferries wi-fi rollout complete 'in July'
Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne says it aims to complete its rollout of free public access wi-fi on its network and fleet this summer.