More women would give birth in midwife-led "community hubs" rather than hospital wards under the plans.
Landmarks lit up for Paisley UK City of Culture bid
Buildings in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Falkirk, Dundee and Paisley were illuminated to mark the occasion.
Celtic v Hibernian
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and Hibernian.
Motherwell v Partick Thistle
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Motherwell and Partick Thistle.
Kilmarnock v Ross County
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Kilmarnock and Ross County.
Hamilton Academical 1-4 Rangers
Defender Declan John scores a double as Rangers come from behind to beat Hamilton Academical 4-1 in the Premiership.
Glasgow Warriors make it five wins in a row
Glasgow Warriors overcome a spirited Benetton to make it five wins in a row at the start of the Pro14 season.
Hamilton 1-4 Rangers: Pedro Caixinha battles fever in win for his side
Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha explains his muted reaction to the team's 4-1 win over Hamilton Academical was down to illness.
Celtic: Scott Sinclair says beating Anderlecht silenced critics
Scott Sinclair says the victory against Anderlecht was the perfect response to Celtic's Champions League critics.
Victorious Glasgow Warriors fall short of Dave Rennie's standards
Glasgow Warriors may have won all five of their Pro14 matches this season but head coach Dave Rennie sees areas to work on.
Rangers: Kenny Miller dropped following fall-out with boss Pedro Caixinha
Kenny Miller is dropped from the Rangers first team squad following a disagreement with manager Pedro Caixinha.
Travel warning ahead of Great Scottish Run in Glasgow
More than 30,000 people are expected to take to the streets of Glasgow for Great Scottish Run events.
Nato's Joint Warrior exercise begins off Scotland
Joint Warrior involves army, navy and air force personnel and is one of Nato's biggest exercises in Europe.
Shaping the future
There is a growing recognition that what happens in a child's early years can affect their whole life for good or ill.
Man convicted of raping teenagers almost 40 years ago
The attacks happened almost 40 years ago in Glasgow and Hamilton, the High Court in Glasgow hears.
Fanfare as Paisley launches City of Culture 2012 bid
More than 150 singers from eight choirs gathered to launch Paisley's City of Culture 2021 bid.
Thieves in balaclavas beat and robbed man at flat in Airdrie
Two masked men forced their way into the 57-year-old man's home in the Upperton area of Airdrie.
Your pictures of Scotland: 22-29 September
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent between 22 and 29 September.
Woman injured in street robbery in Ayr
A 43-year-old woman was taken to hospital after being targeted by a bag thief on an Ayr street.
Starter for 10
Strathclyde University student Alasdair Logan helps his team to quiz victory.
Plans unveiled for Paisley theatre and cinema complex
Paisley Community Trust has developed initial designs with Glasgow architectural firm Stallan-Brand.
Celtic's Leigh Griffiths won't celebrate if he scores against Hibernian
Celtic's Leigh Griffiths insists his love of Hibernian will prevent him from celebrating should he score against them on Saturday.
Residents to be informed about cladding on Glasgow flats
Those living in high-rise flats clad in material similar to that at Grenfell Tower will get letters.
Glasgow Airport to provide free sanitary products
The move is in response to Labour MSP Monica Lennon's campaign to end "period poverty" in Scotland.
Mesh patients say they were 'duped'
Elaine Holmes tells MSPs she was "cynically used" by the review group on mesh implants.
Biker injured in Loch Lomond crash
The woman was treated by ambulance staff after the collision involving her motorbike and a car beside Loch Lomond.
'Struggling' pensioner torched his Ayrshire home
The 84 year old set the fire because could not cope with his partner's failing health, a court has heard.
Celtic get go-ahead for hotel and museum project
The stadium regeneration also includes a retail store for club merchandise and a ticket office at an estimated cost of £18m.
Paisley's £45.7m town centre improvement funds unveiled
Renfrewshire Council says the investment will ensure Paisley is equipped to host the UK City of Culture 2021.
Girl, 6, abducted and sexually assaulted by school worker
The man took her to a cupboard, stripped her naked and took a photograph of her at her school in Glasgow.
Sistema Big Noise orchestras can 'transform' lives
The first Big Noise orchestra was launched in Stirling in 2008 and there are now four in Scotland.
Ryanair law breach leaves UK regulator CAA 'furious'
The Civil Aviation Authority says the airline has failed to make clear its obligations to passengers.
Glasgow Warriors announce contract for Matt Fagerson
Matt Fagerson signs a pro-contract with Glasgow Warriors, keeping the teenage back row at the club until at least 2020.
Celtic win over Anderlecht was 'perfect reaction' to PSG loss - Leigh Griffiths
Leigh Griffiths describes Celtic's rare away win in the Champions League as the ideal way to come back from the 5-0 loss to Paris St-Ger...
Fire at Nant power station forces B845 road closure near Oban
Smoke from the Nant power station is billowing across both lanes of the B845 near Oban.
'Outstanding' Celtic delight Brendan Rodgers after 3-0 win over Anderlecht
Manager Brendan Rodgers praises his Celtic players for winning "a real pressure game" against Anderlecht so convincingly.
Scott Brown: Celtic & Scotland captain hopeful injury not serious
Celtic and Scotland captain Scott Brown is hopeful his injury picked up against Anderlecht is not serious.
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas - Caixinha
Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha insists he is "totally comfortable" with his relationship with his squad.
CCTV released over indecency act in East Renfrewshire park
The man is described as white with a stocky build, bald and wearing a light coloured top and light blue baggy jeans.
Two in court over death of man after Glasgow party
Paul Bexley, 23, was found seriously injured in a flat in Glasgow, on Sunday morning.
Man jailed for stabbing friend in the head
The court heard a "wee scuffle" had broken out after the pair had argued in a Lanarkshire street.
Heritage 'angel' contenders across Scotland revealed
A dozen nominees in four different categories showcase historic environment work across Scotland.
Ryanair cancels Scottish flights to London Stansted over the winter
The routes from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Stansted will not operate between November and March.
Paisley museum revamp secures lottery funding
A project to turn it into a world-class attraction is earmarked for a £4.9m National Lottery grant.
'Clarity' on combustible cladding in Glasgow expected by Friday
MSPs are told information on combustible cladding on high-rises in the city should be known by Friday.
House targeted in 'drive-by shooting' in Glasgow
Police say the occupants of a Volkswagen Passat, which was abandoned nearby, could be behind the shooting in Glasgow's Drumchapel.
Two arrests after death of man Glasgow party
Paul Bexley, 23, was found seriously injured in a flat in Easterhouse, Glasgow, on Sunday morning.
Nine-year-old boy with autism found after searches
Police had appealed for help to trace Darren Gamble who went missing after leaving a skate park in Kirkintilloch.
Ice block falls from sky and crashes into garden in Busby
The huge sheet of ice landed with an "almighty bang" and left a crater in the family's lawn.
RSC Anderlecht v Celtic
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between RSC Anderlecht and Celtic.
Glasgow Warriors: Alex Dunbar to miss six weeks after knee surgery
Glasgow centre Alex Dunbar is a doubt for Scotland's autumn Tests after being ruled out for the next six weeks.
Rail bosses to 'look again' at needle exchange closure
ScotRail Alliance bosses agree to "look again" at the decision to close the needle exchange at Glasgow Central Station.
Police Scotland to consult over station closures
The force wants to open a "public engagement exercise" on the future of the buildings.
Anderlecht coach: Celtic ties 'key' to third place in Champions League Group B
Nicolas Frutos says Anderlecht's meeting with Celtic will be "key to deciding who finishes third" in Champions League Group B.
Rise in household waste being recycled in Scotland
The latest figures show that more than 45% of household waste was recycled in Scotland last year.
Hamilton: Gary Woods suffers lacerated kidney in 'freak accident'
Hamilton goalkeeper Gary Woods will miss the Rangers game after lacerating his kidney in a "freak accident".
Decision due on future of Inverness police control room
The Scottish Police Authority is due to make a decision on the future of Inverness' police control room.
Spin off
Maths graduates Kirsten and Heather make a business from their shared hobby of pole dancing.
Train badly damaged by railway vandals
British Transport Police warn disaster was "narrowly avoided" after overhead cables were left dangling.
Woman, 81, dies after River Clyde rescue
Police say the woman was recovered from the water but died a short time later in hospital.
Two men reported by police over Glasgow Tower climb
The incident on the 127m Glasgow Tower at the Science Centre happened on 18 September.
Network Rail closes Glasgow drug addict needle exchange
The facility in Glasgow is shutting down after drug-taking equipment was found in public areas.
Phosphorus from sewage
Scottish researchers are working on new techniques as supplies of the element diminish across the globe.
Man raped after leaving Glasgow nightclub
Police say the incident took place in a lane in Glasgow's Trongate in the early hours of Sunday.
Patients complete Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust sailing challenge
The sailors, aged 10 to 30, visited 58 towns and cities round the coast of the UK.
Murder inquiry after man stabbed in Glasgow flat
Police say the 23-year-old victim died after a disturbance at a Glasgow flat in the early hours of Sunday.
Rubens' Duke of Buckingham 'found' after 400 years
The painting of the Duke of Buckingham was previously thought to be a later copy.
Study to examine use of 'not proven' verdict
The "groundbreaking" research into how jurors come to their decisions will include the use of mock juries.
Celtic: Brendan Rodgers praises 'exceptional' Leigh Griffiths goalscoring
As Leigh Griffiths scores his 67th goal for Celtic, against Rangers, manager Brendan Rodgers describes it as an "exceptional achievemen...
Rangers: Pedro Caixinha accuses Scott Brown of using his elbow
Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha confronted Celtic's Scott Brown at half-time, but admits his side lost because they "committed mista...
Police appeal after head-on crash in Crookedholm
The collision, involving two cars, happened in Crookedholm, East Ayrshire, on Friday evening.
Dundee United v Greenock Morton
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Dundee United and Greenock Morton.
Dumbarton v Inverness CT
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Dumbarton and Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Man arrested over sex attack on OAP in East Kilbride
The 19-year-old is expected to appear in court on Tuesday in connection with the attack in East Kilbride,
Hamilton: Gary Woods & Scott McMann sign new contracts
Goalkeeper Gary Woods and defender Scott McMann sign new contracts with Hamilton Academical.
Rangers v Celtic
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Rangers and Celtic.
Kilmarnock v Dundee
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Kilmarnock and Dundee.
Motherwell v Aberdeen
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Motherwell and Aberdeen.
Partick Thistle v Heart of Midlothian
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Partick Thistle and Heart of Midlothian.
St Johnstone v Hamilton Academical
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between St Johnstone and Hamilton Academical.
Celtic: Scott Brown relishing Old Firm derby at Ibrox
Celtic captain Scott Brown says the squad will travel to Ibrox "stronger and fitter" ahead of the first Old Firm derby of the seas...
'Improved' Rangers can test Celtic - Wes Foderingham
Goalkeeper Wes Foderingham feels Rangers can cause Celtic problems in their first meeting of the season on Saturday.
Ayr Gold Cup meeting abandoned because of waterlogging
Saturday's Ayr Gold Cup meeting is abandoned because sections of the course are waterlogged - hitting all three days of the fixture.
Holders Celtic face Hibernian in semi-final, while Rangers play Motherwell
Holders Celtic will face Hibernian in the Betfred League Cup semi-final, while Rangers will take on Motherwell.
Motherwell have 'great chance' of beating Rangers in semi-final - Stephen Robinson
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson believes his side have a "great chance" of beating Rangers in the League Cup semi-final.
Scottish League Cup: Motherwell 3-0 Aberdeen
Dominant Motherwell see off Aberdeen to reach their first League Cup semi-final since January 2011.
Pro14: Glasgow Warriors coach Dave Rennie expects physical Munster test
Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie expects Friday's home match against Pro14 leaders Munster to be brutal.
Warriors' Wilson returns for Munster match
Team news and preview for Friday night's Pro14 match between Glasgow Warriors and Munster at Scotstoun.
Rangers' Lee Wallace sidelined for up to two months through injury
Lee Wallace could be sidelined for eight weeks, but Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha says injury problems will not derail his plans against Celtic.
SPFL rules out independent review of EBT handling following SFA stance
The Scottish Professional Football League says it cannot take forward an "effective independent review" into the handling of Range...
Celtic won't provoke Rangers' Alfredo Morelos - Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers dismisses counterpart Pedro Caixinha's suggestion that Celtic will try to provoke Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos.
Three years before Rangers can compete with Celtic - Arthur Numan
Former Rangers defender Arthur Numan believes it will be another three years until Rangers can compete properly with Celtic.
Rangers biggest threat to Celtic, says James Forrest ahead of derby
Rangers will provide Celtic with their main Premiership challenge this season, says the champions' winger, James Forrest.
World War One Scottish soldiers to be commemorated
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is appealing for relatives of the nine soldiers to come forward.
Woman rescued from deliberate fire at Paisley home
Police are treating the attack on the 64-year-old at her Paisley home as attempted murder.
Glasgow named University of the Year
The institution is given the accolade for improvements in six of the nine performance indicators.
Glasgow vet nurse sentenced for poisoning own dog
The 28-year-old injected her cocker spaniel with insulin that made it collapse and suffer from seizures.
Operator warns polluting bus ban in Glasgow 'could hike costs'
Operators warn of a drop in services and rise in costs if plans to allow only the cleanest buses into Glasgow go ahead.
Your pictures of Scotland: 15-22 September
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent between 15 and 22 September.
Royal Navy releases details on Exercise Joint Warrior
Joint Warrior will involve live firing at Cape Wrath and aircraft flying out from airfields in Moray and Ayrshire.
OAP reunited with first pay packet after 62 years
The 77-year-old's mother had kept hold of the envelope, and the money inside, to give back to him one day.
Mother warns of 'hidden' student dangers
The mother of Emily Drouet says there are hidden dangers for vulnerable new students at university.
Crews tackle fire near Hunterston nuclear power station
It is understood there was a mechanical or electrical failure during tests at the Western Link plant in North Ayrshire.
Woman, 75, sexually assaulted in East Kilbride home
The woman was attacked in her bed in East Kilbride during the early hours of Thursday morning.
Sir Teddy Taylor, former Southend-on-Sea MP, dies aged 80
The arch Eurosceptic became the Conservative MP for Southend East in 1979.
Remains of 6,000-year-old dwelling found in Ayrshire
Archaeologists find post holes and fragments of Neolithic pottery during water mains construction work near Kilmarnock.
Keeping mum
Jane McCarry is coping with the demands of being a parent and looking after her own mother.
Glasgow car stop leads to £500,000 drug find
Two men are arrested after drugs with a street value of almost £500,000 are seized in Glasgow and Paisley.
Pedestrian and driver injured in Kilmarnock crash on A77
The woman was walking on the northbound carriageway of the A77 when she was hit by a Vauxhall Corsa.
Fire union concern over cladding discovery
Scotland's Fire Brigade Union questions why the fire service was not told combustible cladding had been found in Glasgow.
Glasgow Airport appeal over lost soft toys
The lost property office at Glasgow Airport is full of soft toys, with 21 left in the last three months.
Climate change flood risk concerns in Clyde coastal areas
A report identifies more than 100 Clyde coast locations where action may been needed to avoid flooding.
Survey to catalogue basking sharks in the Clyde
A wildlife tour operator appeals for the public's help to detail sightings of the sharks in the Clyde.
'Combustible cladding' found on private flats in Glasgow
Glasgow City Council told the Scottish government about combustible cladding on the flats - but not the fire service.
Great grandmother who became author dies
The children's stories that Joan Porter wrote more than 40 ago were published as two Little Terry Tiddlemouse books.
Man arrested over Bearsden home robbery
A man is due to appear in court after a couple in their 70s were robbed in their home in Bearsden.
Cash pledge over successful Paisley culture bid
The town will be given financial support if it wins the UK City of Culture title in 2021, ministers say
Nano discovery could halt counterfeiters
The breakthrough could also have implications for data storage and digital imaging, say scientists.
Pride of the Clyde
The QE2 is one of the most famous liners in the world and the last large liner to be built on the Clyde.
Chinese man dies at Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre
The body of the Chinese national was found at Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre on Tuesday.
Prestwick man guilty of raping 16-year-old
The 38-year-old man was also convicted of raping and assaulting a 22-year-old woman in Prestwick.
Renfrew-Yoker ferry disruption enters second week
Clydelink, which operates the service, has blamed the eight-day closure on technical difficulties.
Urgent improvements needed at Oban care home
Inspectors found six areas of serious concern at the Lynn of Lorne Care Home in Oban.
Nine-year-old girl found dead in Glasgow died 'peacefully'
The family of a young girl who died suddenly at home say a post mortem examination has shown she died peacefully.
School mourns death of second pupil
Pupils at St Matthew's Academy are offered support following the death of a second pupil in six days.
Rangers not finishing games well, says former striker Kris Boyd
Kris Boyd says former club Rangers need to match how they start games by finishing fixtures strongly.
Partick Thistle v Rangers
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Scottish League Cup game between Partick Thistle and Rangers.
Rangers' Josh Windass won't face disciplinary sanction but Richard Foster may
An alleged gesture by Josh Windass falls short of excessive misconduct but Richard Foster may be disciplined for door damage
Rangers: Pedro Caixinha says his side must cope with aggressive rivals
Manager Pedro Caixinha says teams show more aggression against his Rangers side than other Premiership opponents.
Partick Thistle not aggressive against Rangers, says manager Alan Archibald
Partick Thistle boss Alan Archibald insists his side were not overly aggressive against Rangers, arguing they are "not aggressive enoug...
Cycling and walking projects win £22m of funding
Five "active travel" projects have been selected to share £22m worth of funding from Transport Scotland.
Celtic: Brendan Rodgers refuses to be drawn on strength of Old Firm rivals
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers would not elaborate on his previous remarks that Rangers outspent the champions in the summer.
New social security agency to create 1,500 jobs in Dundee and Glasgow
Scotland's new social security agency will create 1,500 jobs in Dundee and Glasgow, the first minister confirms.
Car dealer Arnold Clark posts annual sales of £3.6bn
The independent motor firm saw 9.2% growth in turnover in the last full year before the death of its founder.
Rangers: Captain Lee Wallace to miss League Cup tie and Old Firm derby
Rangers captain Lee Wallace will miss Tuesday's League Cup quarter-final against Partick Thistle and Saturday's Old Firm derby becau...
Designs unveiled for Strathclyde University building
The city centre facility is to include teaching spaces, as well as housing the student union and students' association.
Macfarlane Group buys Nottingham firms in £16.75m deal
The deal, which involves two Nottingham firms, is the Glasgow-based group's biggest acquisition to date.
Woman sexually assaulted on Glasgow cycle path
The 29 year old was running along the River Clyde near the SEC Centre when she was targeted by a young male cyclist.
Turbines approved despite Loch Doon impact fears
A wind farm gets the go ahead despite concern over its visual impact on the area around Loch Doon.
Smyllum Park home nuns want to sell land for £6m
The order of nuns that ran the Smyllum Park home in Lanark hopes to sell 40 hectares around the site.
Arrest over armed robbery at Cumbernauld charity shop
A 59-year-old man is expected to appear in court in connection with the incident at a shop in Cumbernauld.
HSE completes probe into M&Ds rollercoaster crash
Health and safety inspectors investigating an accident at M&Ds send a report to the Crown Office.
John Hartson: Former Celtic striker at ease with himself after trials and triumphs
Former Celtic striker John Hartson talks cancer, gambling and his renewed perspective on life after such trials.
New players, new coaches, new season for Scottish ice hockey teams
The 2017-18 Elite Ice Hockey League season is underway, with three of Scotland's four EIHL clubs having hired new head coaches over the ...
Hunt for gunman after shooting in Paisley street
A 42-year-old man escaped without injury after he was shot at on his own doorstep on Friday night.
Pro-independence rally held in Glasgow's George Square
Police said about 1,500 people attended the event which marked three years since the independence referendum.
Police hunt gang after 'despicable' attack in Paisley
A 16-year-old was attacked and robbed in Paisley by a group of six teenagers on Friday night.
Dunfermline Athletic v St Mirren
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Dunfermline Athletic and St Mirren.
Dumbarton v Brechin City
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Dumbarton and Brechin City.
Queen of the South v Greenock Morton
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Queen of the South and Greenock Morton.
Celtic v Ross County
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and Ross County.
Aberdeen v Kilmarnock
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock.
Hibernian v Motherwell
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Hibernian and Motherwell.
Hamilton Academical v Heart of Midlothian
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Hamilton Academical and Heart of Midlothian.
Lee Wallace: Injury for Rangers captain as Celtic meeting looms
Rangers captain Lee Wallace may be an injury doubt for next Saturday's Premiership meeting with Glasgow rivals Celtic.
Partick Thistle 2-2 Rangers: Pedro Caixinha rues 'lost two points'
Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha and Partick Thistle boss Alan Archibald reflect on an incident-packed match at Firhill on Friday.
Hamilton's David Templeton expects Hearts fans to give him hard time
Hamilton Accies winger David Templeton thinks some Hearts fans have still not forgiven him for his 2012 transfer to Rangers.
Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Glasgow Warriors
Team details and match preview for Saturday's encounter as Cardiff Blues host Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14.
Rangers: Pedro Caixinha says summer recruits are starting to show their quality
Pedro Caixinha reckons Rangers' foreign recruits are beginning to show their qualities now that they are settling in to life in Scotland.
Your pictures of Scotland: 8-15 September
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in from 8-15 September.
Glasgow road reopens after 16-month closure
Scottish Water said Queen's Drive/Langside Road will reopen on 22 September after being shut in May 2016.
Glasgow pupils help clean up Isle Martin beach
The children visited Isle Martin in the Highlands as part of a project about marine environment issues.
Man arrested over fatal stabbing in Paisley
The 24-year-old is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court in connection with the death of Craig McLelland.
Partick Thistle v Rangers
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Scottish Premiership game between Partick Thistle and Rangers.
Celtic: Brendan Rodgers keen to improve side's mentality in Champions League
Manager Brendan Rodgers says Celtic need a change of mindset to succeed in the Champions League.
Celtic's Callum McGregor signs new contract until summer 2021
Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor signs a new four-year contract, which runs until summer 2021.
Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos made immediate impact on Lee Wallace
Rangers captain Lee Wallace says Alfredo Morelos's scoring instinct was evident in his first training session with his new team-mates.
ScotRail workers vote for action over CCTV job cuts
Rail union RMT says the 22 posts under threat are "crucial to providing a safe and secure railway network".
Man to appear in court after baby badly hurt in Clydebank
The nine-month-old girl was treated in hospital in Glasgow following an incident in Clydebank.
Neurological patients put in care homes for the elderly
A report claims that eight in 10 people in care with neurological conditions are in homes for the elderly.
'Your wife is broken'
Thomas McGreevy has been fighting to get "a quality of life" for his wife, who has a neurological condition.
Carluke make-up artist opens studio in 1950s plane
The 25-year-old entrepreneur is opening her own studio in an airliner grounded in her back garden.
Two arrested over Glasgow drugs haul
Police recover drugs, believed to be cannabis, with a street value of about £175,000 during a Glasgow raid.
Virgin Media 'discussing' Barrhead broadband box move
Residents in Barrhead have complained that the box is so big it blocks light coming into ground-floor flats.
Doctors and patients unaware diabetes can be reversed, says report
There are 488 different drugs to treat type 2 diabetes but patients could beat it by losing weight.
Man treated for stab wounds after assault in Milton
The 35-year-old is in a stable condition in hospital where he is being treated for stab wounds.
Celtic pitch invasion fan admits assault
John Hatton jumped over a metal railing and ran on to the pitch at Celtic Park on Tuesday night.
Elderly couple 'traumatised' by Bearsden home robbery
Three men forced their way into the couple's home in East Dunbartonshire and assaulted them.
Man admits stabbing friend to death in Hamilton attack
Gary Smith murdered Joseph McMenemy at his friend's Hamilton home in November 2016.
SNP MSP John Mason claims Skye is not a 'real island'
SNP MSP John Mason questions whether Skye is a "real island" because it has a bridge to the Scottish mainland.
Man dies after East Kilbride factory incident
The 52-year-old was taken to hospital after being injured on the Kelvin Industrial Estate but died later.
GP finance advice scheme boosts income
A project to offer financial guidance at GP practices in Glasgow helps put an extra £850,000 in people's pockets, says a report.
Champions League: 'Celtic need result against Anderlecht after 5-0 loss to PSG'
Craig Gordon believes Celtic need a positive result in their next Champions League game following the 5-0 loss to Paris St-Germain.
Celtic 0-5 PSG: Brendan Rodgers says his side played like under-12s in first half
Brendan Rodgers reckons his Celtic side paid the price for a poor first-half display as they lost 5-0 at home to Paris St-Germain.
Spectator enters pitch at Celtic v PSG in Champions League
A spectator runs on to the pitch during Celtic's Champions League match against Paris St-Germain.
Partick Thistle: club rename Firhill Stadium in sponsorship deal
Partick Thistle have signed a six-figure sponsorship deal that will see their ground renamed The Energy Check Stadium at Firhill.
Rare Robert Burns manuscripts to go on display in Glasgow
The collection has been put together by the Mitchell Library as part of Glasgow's Doors Open Days.
Champions League: Celtic must be at their best against PSG - John Collins
Celtic must be at their very best to get a positive result against Paris St-Germain, says former midfielder John Collins.
Finn Russell: Scotland fly-half will benefit from Lions stint - Jason O'Halloran
Despite only getting five minutes of match action, Finn Russell will be a better player for his Lions experience, according to Jason O'H...
Appeal after woman and boy hit by car in Glasgow
A 46-year-old woman and a five-year-old boy remain in hospital after the crash on Monday afternoon.
'No crime' over orphanage mass grave
Prosecutors says there is no evidence of criminality over a burial plot containing 400 children.
Police probe into charity cycling event 'sabotage'
Riders had their tyres burst after tacks were strewn on the ground during the Pedal Scotland event.
Four arrested over Dumfries drugs seizure
The arrests follow the discovery of heroin with an estimated street value of about £50,000 near Dumfries.
Fall in planned operations in Scottish hospitals
There were 14,000 fewer planned operations in the first half of this year than the same period of 2016.
Where is the best place to be a woman in the UK?
Life satisfaction, salary and environment are assessed in a nationwide piece of research.
Probe after girl, 14, found dead in park in Irvine
Police said the death of the teenager, whose body was found in a park in Irvine, was being treated as unexplained.
PSG boss Unai Emery wary of Leigh Griffiths threat at Celtic Park
Paris St-Germain boss Unai Emery identifies Celtic's Leigh Griffiths as a potential threat to his side in their Champions League opener.
Kilmarnock facing must-win games soon - Kris Boyd
Kris Boyd admits struggling Kilmarnock need to start gaining points against sides near them in the Scottish Premiership.
Child and adult hit by vehicle outside Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow
Officers were called to Argyle Street in Glasgow after the incident outside Kelvingrove Museum.
Celtic: manager Brendan Rodgers says 'attitude is everything against PSG'
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his players 'will not be intimidated' against PSG, and will play their own game in the Champions...
Police drop probe into council leader 'corruption' allegations
The head of North Lanarkshire described the allegations as "a waste of time for the police and council".
Body in River Clyde identified as rapper
The 21-year-old's body was pulled from the water near the Riverside Museum in Glasgow on Saturday.
Celtic: Scott Brown & Jozo Simunovic sign new contracts
Celtic captain Scott Brown and defender Jozo Simunovic sign new contracts with the club.
Rangers: Pedro Caixinha targets areas for improvement despite win
Pedro Caixinha insists there is plenty for his Rangers players to work on after their 4-1 win over Dundee.
'Only one club has called for SFA review' - Regan
SFA chief executive Stewart Regan says Celtic are the only club that has indicated they want a review of the handling of Rangers' EBT use.
Celtic v Paris St-Germain
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Celtic and Paris St-Germain.
Man, 67, sentenced for racial attack on Glasgow taxi driver
William Quinn told the driver that he was going to die because he was a terrorist, a court hears.
Job loses at John Lewis distribution hub in Edinburgh
The company is shutting its Edinburgh centre with online orders now sent out from its Glasgow delivery hub.
Man arrested after woman injured in Alexandria fire
The blaze at a house in Alexandria in July left a 44-year-old woman in a critical condition.
Armed police for Celtic's Champions League clash against PSG
The move is one of a series of extra security measures put in place for Celtic's clash against Paris St Germain.
Scotland's Tree of the Year finalists unveiled
The short-list includes a Perthshire spruce which was pulled from the mud of Passchendaele during World War One.
Former Glasgow rugby player dies during triathlon
Ex-Glasgow Accies and Hawks player Steve Begley became ill during the swimming leg of the race in Singapore.
Locked up for crimes they didn't commit
Four exonerated prisoners tell the BBC how they were permanently changed by their experiences.
Mass orphanage grave contains 'hundreds'
At least 400 children are believed to be buried in a section of St Mary's Cemetery in Lanark.
MSPs urge more action on 'hedge rage' disputes
MSPs say the law should be clarified to resolve neighbour disputes over high garden hedges.
Man's body recovered from water near Riverside Museum in Glasgow
The man's body had been spotted in the water near the Riverside Museum in Glasgow.
Dundee United v Dumbarton
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Dundee United and Dumbarton.
St Mirren v Inverness CT
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between St Mirren and Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Greenock Morton v Dunfermline Athletic
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Greenock Morton and Dunfermline Athletic.
Kylian Mbappe scores on PSG debut in win at Metz
Kylian Mbappe scores on his Paris St-Germain debut as the Ligue 1 leaders eventually thrash 10-man Metz.
Celtic accuse SFA of 'failure in leadership' over Rangers EBT issue
Celtic say the SFA's decision not to support a review into the Rangers EBT issue is "a failure in transparency, accountability and ...
Denise Mina wins Scottish crime book of the year award
Denise Mina becomes the first woman to receive The McIlvanney Prize for her book The Long Drop.
New campaign urges women to avoid alcohol in pregnancy
A hard-hitting new campaign hopes to set the record straight after years of "mixed messages".
Return of the Mac
Craftsman have recreate a section of Mackintosh's famous library exactly as it would have been in 1910.
Flybe apologises to wheelchair user over Glasgow to Stornoway flight
The airline says information about the woman's needs was passed on and the plane involved was too small to accommodate her chair.
Motherwell v Kilmarnock
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Motherwell and Kilmarnock.
Labour wins in two Scottish council by-elections
The party took one seat from the Conservatives in North Lanarkshire and retained another in Glasgow.
Rangers v Dundee
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Rangers and Dundee.
Ross County v Partick Thistle
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Ross County and Partick Thistle.
Pensioner cleared of murder after smothering his wife
Prosecutors dropped the murder charge after hearing "moving" evidence from the couple's daughter.
Band Hò-rò's van broken into and set on fire
Hò-rò, an award-winning group of Highlands and Islands musicians, lost their instruments in the fire in Glasgow.
Money spent on TV and film production hits record high
Creative Scotland says £69.4m was spent on producing films and TV shows in Scotland last year.
Guns and chemicals recovered after man found dead at Blantyre house
The house in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, was searched after police found the body of a 58-year-old man.
Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Ospreys (Sat)
Team news and preview of Saturday's Pro14 match between Glasgow Warriors and Ospreys at Scotstoun.
Your pictures of Scotland: 1- 8 September
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent from 1 - 8 September.
Celtic must punch above weight in Champions League - Lambert & Commons
Paul Lambert and Kris Commons look at the challenges facing their former club Celtic in this season's Champions League campaign.
Millions of pounds stolen from Scots companies in scams
Police say fraudsters scammed the money from a hospice and also businesses across Scotland.
Hamilton Academical v Celtic
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Scottish Premiership game between Hamilton Academical and Celtic.
James Forrest: Celtic's success is helping Scotland national team
James Forrest attributes part of Scotland's recent wins to the fitness and winning habit of the squad's Celtic contingent.
SFA refuses to participate in review into handling of Rangers' EBT use
Scottish FA declines an invitation to participate in a review into the handling of Rangers' EBT use, but its compliance officer will loo...
Moussa Dembele: Celtic striker nears return from hamstring injury
Moussa Dembele could feature in next week's Champions League match against Paris St-Germain, says Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers.
Rangers: Pedro Caixinha 'content' with competition in Ibrox squad
Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha says he has two players fighting for every position in his starting line-up for the rest of the season.
Dundee go to Ibrox with 'no fear'
Neil McCann relishes the prospect of returning to Ibrox and says his Dundee side will be aiming to defeat Rangers in the Premiership.
Police probe sudden death of nine-year-old girl in Glasgow
Police and paramedics attend a house in Glasgow after the "unexplained" death of a nine year old child.
Tributes paid to Scottish composer John Maxwell-Geddes
John Maxwell Geddes, known for his collaboration with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, dies after a short illness.
Scot's fear for family as Irma approaches
A Scot on holiday in the Caribbean with his family calls for urgent action from tour operator to move them to safety.
Murder accused "worried about stitch up"
He denies killing his friend during a camping weekend at a stretch of river near Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, in 2015.
Musician reunited with missing bass guitar after Facebook appeal
The Twistettes musician Jo D'arc was reunited with the instrument after making an appeal on social media.
Injured walker airlifted off Goat Fell on Arran
The 64-year-old woman suffered a leg injury while walking as part of a group on Goat Fell on Arran.
Pensioners' view blocked by broadband boxes
They are in dispute with Virgin Media after three 5ft tall cabinets were installed directly outside their homes.
M8 motorway delays after multi-vehicle crash
Two lanes were closed after the incident involving five vehicles including two lorries westbound near Craighall in Glasgow.
Third of council equal pay claims still not settled
Watchdog finds councils still struggling to settle claims 13 years after the deadline for new rules was set.
Greg Docherty keen to represent Scotland but won't rule out Ireland
Hamilton's Greg Docherty wants to regain his Scotland Under-21 place, but would consider an approach from Republic of Ireland.
Man, 90, dies after rescue from river in Ayr
Emergency services were called to the River Doon in Doonfoot at about 13:40 on Wednesday.
Scotland: Callum McGregor aims to catch eye of Gordon Strachan
Callum McGregor retains hope of forcing his way into Scotland manager Gordon Strachan's plans for the remaining World Cup qualifiers.
Man on trial accused of murder at Bridge of Weir burn
William Cameron is alleged to have killed Daryll Fitch by hitting him on the head and causing him to drown at Locher Water in Renfrewshire.
Serial offender jailed for attempted robbery
He entered a Paisley bookmakers armed with a six-inch pipe and threatened to "blast" a member of staff.
MoD accused of 'betrayal' over frigates
Shipbuilding unions accuse the MoD of reneging on a promise to build five new navy frigates on the Clyde.
Rangers players can help Scotland, says Ibrox manager Pedro Caixinha
Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha backs the Scottish players in his squad to stake their claim for the national team.
Motherwell: Peter Hartley not content to swap Blackpool bench for another
Peter Hartley says he joined Motherwell on loan because he feels he could not sit on the Blackpool bench as he approaches his 30s.
Paris St-Germain caught peeing in the pool, says La Liga president
Spanish La Liga president Javier Tebas accuses Paris St-Germain and Manchester City of "financial doping".
Glasgow Warriors: Ali Price has become a leader - Ruaridh Jackson
Ruaridh Jackson says team-mate Ali Price has developed into one of Glasgow Warriors' leaders on the pitch.
Dentures expert fined for illegal dentistry work
The man, who made false teeth for Still Game character Methadone Mick, is convicted of practising as an unregistered dentist.
The refugee doctors learning to speak Glaswegian
For doctors who fled to the UK, training to work in the NHS means having to learn the local dialect.
UK shipyards: Plans for 'renaissance' to be unveiled
The government will buy at least five frigates to be constructed at shipyards around the country.
Turbines would power Lochaber Smelter and Dalzell plant
A wind farm of up to 54 turbines has been proposed by the owners of the UK's last aluminium smelter.
More than 730 on 'long-term' missing list
A new police unit says more than 730 people are classed as long-term missing.
Men charged with Anniestland Station racist attack
A 27-year-old man was allegedly pushed onto the tracks and racially abused at a Glasgow station.
Five Scottish universities ranked in world 'top 200'
Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Aberdeen and Dundee feature in the Times Higher Education university rankings.
Glasgow man admits Beattock fatal crash charge
A court hears the motorist wanted to apologise to the family of the man who died in the accident near Beattock.
Men stole car while impersonating police officers
The pair, aged 20 and 21, also admitted stealing another car after threatening a couple with a knife.
Drugs gang hid heroin in dog treats and washing powder
The four men, who have been jailed, communicated using military encrypted mobiles, say police.
Gigha dairy farmer's anger over whole milk for school snub
Don Dennis is not allowed to provide his island's school with his product because national guidelines recommend skimmed milk.
Newton Mearns care home told to make 'urgent improvements'
Inspectors serve a formal improvement notice on Greenlaw Grove Care Home following serious concerns.
Flight delayed after scorpion found on Glasgow-Paris plane
A passenger alerted cabin crew after spotting the scorpion on an easyJet flight from Glasgow to Paris.
Celtic's Leigh Griffiths 'will be fine' to face PSG in Champions League
Leigh Griffiths insists he will be fit for Celtic's meeting with Paris Saint-Germain after coming off during Scotland's win over Mal...
CCTV appeal over supermarket robbery
A three figure sum of cash and cigarettes were stolen during the incident in February at the Tesco in Glasgow's Trongate area.
Sean Lamont: Glasgow Warriors building impressive fitness
Glasgow Warriors are becoming supremely fit under new boss Dave Rennie, says former Scotland back Sean Lamont.
Mixed start to Braehead Clan season as Dundee Stars win in Challenge Cup
New Braehead Clan coach John Tripp laments the loss of goals and a thin squad as they kick off their season with a win and loss against Manc...
Connacht 12-18 Glasgow Warriors: Boss Dave Rennie wants smarter Glasgow
Dave Rennie hails Glasgow's desire and defence, but says they need to be tactically smarter, after beating Connacht.
Scottish Women's Premier League: Glasgow City win to move top
Glasgow City beat Hamilton to top the Scottish Women's Premier League, as Hibernian Ladies reach the Women's Cup quarter-finals.
Man seriously hurt in 'vicious' stabbing in Govan
Two men attacked the 23-year-old at a house in Govan, Glasgow, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Nine Govanhill landlords banned from renting homes
They now face criminal prosecution and fines of up to £50,000 if they attempt to let their property in Glasgow.
Clinton Pringle death: 'My son didn't know where to run'
The father of a toddler killed by a van driver in a shared space area is campaigning against the schemes.
Barrhead Travel to create 105 new jobs
Many of the jobs will be based at the firm's flagship store in Glasgow and the intake also includes 25 modern apprentices.
Coastal communities among worst off in UK, report finds
The economic gap between coastal and non-coastal areas has grown, a think tank finds.
Sepsis decision 'putting lives at risk'
A call for a national campaign to raise awareness of sepsis is rejected by the Scottish government.
Witness appeal over multi-vehicle crash
Six people, including a four-year-old child, were taken to hospital following the crash in South Lanarkshire.
Lifting the lid
Children's entertainer Anya Scott-Rodgers lifts the lid for a peek into life with Funbox.
Glasgow Alphas: Why coach Adam 'owes life' to inclusive rugby
Adam Harrison's life hit rock bottom because of bullying over his weight and sexuality. It was going to take something special to transf...
Scottish Challenge Cup: Championship & Northern Irish sides progress
Dundee United, Inverness, Queen of the South, Dunfermline, St Mirren, Dumbarton and Cove Rangers reach the third round of the Challenge Cup.
Millport country music gig for US hurricane victims
The festival's headline act was forced to pull out because he is unable to leave his home in Beaumont, Texas.
Two men arrested after Glasgow drugs seizure
Cannabis worth an estimated £360,000 is seized from a property in the Govanhill area of Glasgow.
Boat sinks in Largs marina after catching fire
The fire broke out on the pleasure boat in Largs Marina and spread to a nearby fishing boat.
Parked car set on fire outside house in Kilmarnock
Police want to trace two men wearing grey hooded tops and dark-coloured trousers who were seen in the area.
Body found in river during search for missing Lanark man
Jamie McCulloch was last seen running into a field close to his home in Lanark nearly a week ago.
'Legal highs' fear at Kilwinning Academy over ill pupils
Two boys are taken to University Crosshouse Hospital after becoming ill at Kilwinning Academy.
HMS Penzance surprise proposal as ship returns from Gulf
A Royal Navy sailor made a surprise proposal with the help of his crew mates as HMS Penzance sailed into port.
Your pictures of Scotland: 25 August - 01 September
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent from 25 August until 1 September.
Celtic loan signing Odsonne Edouard eyes goals against parent club PSG
Striker Odsonne Edouard will have no problem scoring against parent club Paris Saint Germain after joining Celtic on loan.
Women's Champions League: Glasgow City meet BIIK-Kazygurt of Kazakhstan
Glasgow City will meet BIIK-Kazygurt of Kazakhstan in the Women's Champions League Round of 32.
Pro14: Connacht v Glasgow Warriors (Sat)
Team news for the Pro14 match at the Sportsground in Galway on Saturday night.
'Out of control' pensioners fined for hotel rampage
Staff and guests were forced to flee after the drunken husband and wife made threats in the foyer.
Paddle steamer Waverley cruises to resume after pier crash
The world's last sea-going paddle steamer is set to go back in service after colliding with Rothesay pier.
Rangers: Patience is key before judging new-look side, says Barry Ferguson
Pedro Caixinha should have the first quarter of the Premiership under his belt before his Rangers side are judged, says Barry Ferguson.
Niko Matawalu: Fiji scrum-half rejoins Glasgow Warriors
Fijian international scrum-half Niko Matawalu has rejoined Glasgow Warriors as a free agent after leaving Exeter Chiefs.
Rangers sign Cardiff left-back Declan John on loan
Rangers announce the signing of Cardiff City left-back Declan John on a season-long loan.
Joe Dodoo: Charlton sign Rangers striker on loan until January
Charlton Athletic sign striker Joe Dodoo on loan from Rangers until January.
Well reject Cadden bid as they net Johnson windfall
Motherwell turn down Oxford's offer for Chris Cadden as they benefit from the sale of former winger Marvin Johnson.
Partick Thistle: Paul McGinn joins Premiership outfit after Chesterfield exit
Partick Thistle sign former Dundee defender Paul McGinn on a free transfer.
Defenders Liam Grimshaw and Peter Hartley join Motherwell
Motherwell sign defenders Liam Grimshaw and Peter Hartley after Ben Heneghan moves to Sheffield United.
Hamilton Academical sign Swansea forward Botti Biabi on four-month loan
Hamilton Academical sign former Falkirk striker Botti Biabi on a four-month loan from Swansea.
Celtic seal loan deal for PSG striker Edouard
Celtic sign 19-year-old striker Odsonne Edouard on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain, with an option to buy the player.
Dimitris Froxylias: Midfielder joins Stevie Aitken's Dumbarton
Stevie Aitken adds midfielder Dimitris Froxylias to his Dumbarton squad, having taken striker Greg Morrison on loan from Ross County.
Airlines compete on Scottish Highlands and islands routes
Loganair flies solo and competes with old ally Flybe on a number of Scottish routes.