Ferguson Marine: MSPs investigating ferries fiasco visit shipyard

They are looking into the delay in building two CalMac ferries at the Ferguson Marine shipyard.

Co-op coffin factory workers launch strike action in Glasgow

Unite said about 50 craft workers at Co-op funeral care overwhelmingly rejected a pay offer.

Man arrested and charged in Wishaw murder inquiry

A 46-year-old has been charged in police murder probe into the death of Kevan Doyle in Wishaw

Scotland's 'green' ferry to begin service using diesel fuel

Ferguson Marine told MSPs a "technical issue" had delayed a LNG system by at least nine months.

Man, 21, attacked after car crash at playpark in Johnstone

Police said a "disturbance" broke out in Elm Drive, Johnstone, involving a number of people.

Woman, 46, dies after two-car crash near Ayr

Shona McKinlay, from Dreghorn, died in the crash on the A70 between Ayr and Coylton on Friday.

Nicola Sturgeon in police talks over 'secret Chinese base'

The first minister says reports of a secret Chinese police base in Glasgow are "extremely serious'.

Families' anger as no prosecution over young prisoner suicides

Katie Allan, 21, and William Lindsay, 16, died in 2018 at Polmont Young Offenders Institution.

Man jailed for murdering neighbour in garden attack

Nicholas Henry left Daniel Greer to die after hitting him with a shovel and stabbing him nine times.

Drivers warned to check vehicles after brake wires cut

Police say up to 10 vehicles were targeted at random on two streets between August and October.

Glasgow venue told to pay Franklin Graham £100,000 for axing event

Controversial evangelist Franklin Graham has been awarded damages after his event was cancelled.

Brewgooder boss warns of £7 a pint as costs soar

Brewgooder chief executive Alan Mahon says the industry is facing a "perfect storm" of pressures.

Pig vomit toxin key to Martian meteorite mystery

How a vomitoxin which affects pigs may have helped solve the mystery of a Martian meteorites discovery.

Young boy in hospital after Kilmarnock attack

The town's bus station was closed down after a serious assault on the nearby High Street.

Attacked firefighters issue bonfire events plea

A fire crew issues a public appeal after they were hit by bricks and stones on 5 November last year.

Scots protesters throw pies on King's waxwork

Activists throw cake into the face of King Charles's waxwork at London's Madame Tussauds.

Health of nation study calls on millions to sign up

The aim is to uncover better ways to prevent, spot and treat diseases like dementia and cancer.

Avanti West Coast rail services axed amid strike action

Only one Avanti service per hour will run from London to Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.

Kilmarnock: Kyle Lafferty banned for 10 matches over sectarian comment

Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty is banned for 10 matches by the Scottish Football Association over a sectarian comment.

Family tribute to man killed in A78 crash near Inverkip

The 59-year-old was driving a Toyota Yaris when it collided with a VW Golf near Inverkip on Saturday.

Co-op coffin factory workers to launch strike action

Unite says about 50 Co-op Funeralcare staff in Glasgow will walk out following a pay dispute.

Man jailed for killing friend he left abandoned outside Paisley hospital

Ben McCulloch stabbed his friend in the head before leaving him in the grounds of a hospital.

Man dies after late night crash on Inverclyde coast road

Another man is in hospital in serious condition following the two-car crash in Inverclyde.

Moira Jones: Park run returns to honour murder victim's memory

Runners will gather in Glasgow for a 5k in memory of Moira Jones for the first time since 2019.

Plumes of smoke over Glasgow as fire crews battle blaze

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is dealing with a blaze in the Tradeston area of Glasgow.

Peter Tobin: Serial killer's ashes scattered at sea

Tobin, who died in hospital aged 76, was cremated after no-one came forward to claim his body.

Robbie Coltrane in pictures: 'Big guy, big heart, a massive talent'

Looking back at Scottish national treasure Robbie Coltrane whose career took him to the heights of Hollywood.

Robbie Coltrane obituary: Actor who could be funny or serious, but always compelling

The larger-than-life actor excelled in comic and tougher roles, but also battled drink problems.

Robbie Coltrane: Harry Potter actor dies aged 72

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, dies aged 72.

Girl fought off masked robber who tied up her and her brother

The 16-year-old and her brother were tied up when Robert Hamilton broke into their home and ransacked it.

Scotland blood stock appeal after England supplies fall

An amber alert is in force south of the border but there are no plans to restrict blood in Scotland.

King Charles opens Glasgow's revamped Burrell Collection

The internationally renowned museum and gallery was first opened by his mother the Queen in 1983.

Teenager charged over serious assault on girl, 12

The 13-year-old girl was arrested after an incident near a park in Drumchapel, Glasgow.

Man given unpaid work over racist Celtic comments

The 55-year-old made "abusive and derogatory" remarks during an evening match at Pittodrie.

Traffic grinds to a halt after swan lands on Kingston Bridge

The bird held up traffic after landing on the Kingston Bridge - one of Scotland's busiest roads.

Beaver family could move from Tayside to Loch Lomond reserve

RSPB Scotland applies for a licence to move the beavers from Tayside to a Loch Lomond nature reserve.

Tuition fees residency rules breached human rights

Scottish ministers are being forced to change the law on tuition fees for hundreds of migrant students after a landmark court case.

Rangers 1-7 Liverpool: Anfield side humiliate Scots in Champions League

Mohamed Salah comes off the bench to score an incredible six-minute hat-trick as Liverpool obliterate Rangers in the Champions League.

Teenager celebrating 18th birthday murdered man

Brian McKillop had been out drinking before he launched a random unprovoked attack on James Britton.

Celtic Connections festival aims to return with full programme

The celebration of Celtic music returns with a packed programme to mark its 30th anniversary.

Creeslough blast: Celtic plan tribute before Champions League game

It comes on the same day as the funeral of Celtic supporter Martin McGill who died in the explosion

Widespread disruption as ScotRail strike goes ahead

Passengers face 24 hours of limited services after ScotRail RMT members rejected the latest pay offer.

Scottish airline Loganair goes on the market

The UK's largest regional airline is being sold with the hope of new owners taking over by mid-2023.

Former footballer killed in Glasgow roundabout crash

Gavin Stokes' family called him 'the life and soul of the party' and said his son was his whole world.

Two charged over man's death on Glasgow street

Two men, aged 23 and 28 will appear in court on Monday following the death of Kevin John Kennedy.

Glasgow Clan up for sale after controversy over signing of player accused of rape

Glasgow Clan are put up for sale following the aborted signing of a player accused of rape in the United States.

Ayr building firm boss killed worker with cable ties

George McMillan is jailed for a minimum of 21 years after choking Michael Thomson to death.

Two children and man injured after three-car crash in Rutherglen

All three were taken to hospital after the smash in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire.

Loud radio made lorry driver unaware he killed biker in Nitshill

Alistair Campbell drove on after hitting George Glasgow who was dragged under the lorry and crushed.

Murder probe after death of man found in Glasgow street

Kevin John Kennedy, 36, was found with serious injuries in the Kinning Park area of Glasgow.

Glasgow man guilty of killing neighbour in deliberate fire

Junaid Saddiqui started the fire in a bid to be moved to sheltered housing, a court hears.

Train strike to go ahead after ScotRail pay offer rejected

Services will be cancelled on the majority of routes on Monday, 10 October.

Man, 69, dies in house fire in Auchinleck

Fire crews were called to the blaze in Auchinleck at about 22:15 on Wednesday.

The students who stole the Stone of Destiny

The ancient symbol of Scottish kings was taken from Westminster Abbey in an audacious raid.

Lanarkshire nursery criticised over rat poison failings

The Care Inspectorate upholds four complaints against a nursery in Motherwell

Caledonian Sleeper contract to end seven years early

The Scottish government says proposals by Serco to renegotiate the agreement are not value for money.

Research call over MND risk to elite rugby players

An expert calls for "immediate research" after a study suggests players could be at increased risk.

Liverpool 2-0 Rangers: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah on target for hosts in Champions League

Liverpool cruise to a confidence-building victory in the Champions League as Rangers are comfortably dismissed at Anfield.

Glasgow Clan to appoint new GM after Lasse Uusivirta signing U-turn

Glasgow Clan appoint a new general manager after the suspension of their chief executive Gareth Chalmers and head coach Malcolm Cameron last...

Work starts on first of two new Islay ferries

A shipbuilding yard in Turkey won the contract to build the boats for CalMac.

Police probe racist abuse aimed at St Albert's Primary School pupils

Abusive messages were posted on social media in response to a photo of pupils with the first minister.

Lawyer who removed Stone of Destiny dies aged 97

Ian Hamilton was one of Scottish four nationalists who took the stone from Westminster Abbey in 1950.

Wrong-side-of-road driver jailed for causing fatal Highland crash

Lorry driver Garry Tierney's lapse of concentration caused the death of a man in a head-on collision.

Kaye Adams: 'I blanked before Strictly dance-off'

Loose Women star Kaye Adams reflects on becoming the first celebrity to depart Strictly Come Dancing.

Ministers launch bid to freeze rents until March

The emergency legislation at Holyrood also provides for a six-month moratorium on evictions.

North Ayrshire loses out on nuclear fusion plant

West Burton A will be the site of the prototype fusion energy power plant, the government announces.

Stowaway cat reunited with family in Oban after sea crossing

A broadband engineer has reunited a cat with her owners after it travelled to Coll in his van.

Hopes of uncovering Viking boat burials dashed

Archaeologists examined mounds at Lephin and found they were glacial features from the last ice age.

The challenges facing Scotland’s NHS this winter

What will happen to the health service as it enters what is traditionally the busiest period of the year?

Homeless charity plea to move soup kitchen indoors

The charity behind Scotland's busiest outdoor soup kitchen wants to find a building for winter.