William and Kate join children on island nature trail

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay are on the second day of their official visit to the Isle of Mull.

Four guilty over £6m NHS contracts corruption

The founders of a telecoms company received inside information from two NHS employees when bidding for lucrative deals.

Stagecoach drivers suspend strike ahead of pay talks

Drivers across the south and west of Scotland were due to begin a series of walk outs this week in a dispute over pay.

William and Kate celebrate anniversary on Isle of Mull

The couple will spend their anniversary at a self-catering cottage after a day of official engagements.

Aerospace jobs at Prestwick saved in short-term

Fifty jobs at Spirit AeroSpace secured while its new owner Airbus looks for a longer-term solution.

Stagecoach cancels driver holidays in union dispute

Unite has threatened legal action after the firm cancelled driver's annual leave on strike dates.

Firefighters still at blaze in derelict building

Six fire appliances attended the blaze in Easterhouse, Glasgow at the height of Sunday's fire.

'Wildfire sent years of work up in flames'

A decade of conservation was wiped out in days when a wildfire ripped across the Glen Rosa valley.

Firefighters tackle derelict building blaze

Four fire engines and two aerial appliances went to the scene in Wardie Road in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow.

Herriot, goalkeeper who gave name to TV vet, dies at 85

Jim Herriot, the Scotland goalkeeper who gave his name to the character in the books and TV show All Creatures Great and Small, has died at ...

'No regret' killer faces life term for knife murder

Stephen Kelly attacked his victim with an 18-inch hunting knife and poured bleach into his throat.

Pipe band soldier from Oman fined after vigilante sting

Hamdan Alkhamali, who thought he was communicating with a 12-year-old girl, was arrested on Glasgow Green.

Ferguson shipyard misses out on Clyde ferries contract

Western Ferries names Cammell Laird, based at Birkenhead, as the preferred bidder to build the vessels.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Lecturers at UWS to be balloted on strike action

Both the EIS and Unison opened their indicative ballots on Thursday after a dispute was lodged with university officials in March.

River City stars protest soap's cancellation at Holyrood

BBC Scotland last month announced the decision to axe the soap, citing changes in audience behaviour away from long-running series.

Judge to head inquiry into murder of Emma Caldwell

Scottish high court judge Lord Scott has been appointed to lead the the public inquiry into the original police investigation.

Rangers confirm takeover talks with US investors

Reports of interest first surfaced earlier this year but the Ibrox club has now confirmed "productive conversations" are ongoing.

Health board 'sorry' for ignoring doctors' safety concerns

Emergency consultants in Glasgow have been raising concerns about serious safety risks since May 2023.

Stagecoach bus drivers set to strike in pay dispute

Drivers across southern and western Scotland will take industrial action on a series of dates in May.

Tinder catfish nurse jailed for messaging victim

Adele Rennie breached a non-harassment order banning her from contacting a previous victim for five years.

Truck driver killed man, 84, as he crossed road

Edward Feelie hit Robert Shirra-Gibb after failing to stop at a red light while driving his flatbed truck in December 2023.

Feasibility study will shape Trump Turnberry's Open future

New R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says he "would love" Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course to host the Open Championshi...

'My jaw stopped growing after a bike accident when I was 10'

Alana Brownie's jaw stopped growing when she fell off a bike as a child.

Man arrested after alleged serious sexual assault

Police Scotland officers were called to Calton Court, in the Laurieston area of Glasgow.

Home of the Year: 'We can tell people's houses by looking at them'

Scotland's Home of the Year is back and judge Anna Campbell-Jones knows exactly what she is looking for.

Eight people arrested after city centre disturbance

Emergency services were called to reports of trouble in Glasgow's St Enoch Square on Saturday evening

Bikers gather at hospital after Easter charity parade

More than 900 riders, many in fancy dress, took part in the annual parade in Glasgow.

Albino hypnotist: I hypnotised myself to become a headline act

Fraser Penman embraced his rare condition and used it to forge a new career as successful performer.

Three arrests over death of man in South Lanarkshire

Joe Buchanan, 35, died after an incident in Douglas on the evening of Sunday 13 April.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Glasgow Science Centre warns of possible job losses

The centre is set to look at a number of cost-cutting measures after a £773,000 deficit was revealed.

Five arrested after police seize £1.4m of cannabis

Police discovered quantities of cannabis in the Lothians, Edinburgh and East Ayrshire.

Hamilton face relegation to League 1 after 15-point deduction

Hamilton Academical face being relegated from the Scottish Championship this weekend after they were deducted 15 points for breaching league...

Rare Mackintosh cutlery sells for more than £175,000

The cutlery went for nearly six times its initial estimate of between £20,000 and £30,000.

Wrestling saved me from gangs and jail – now it's helping other kids

Scottish professional wrestler Ravie Davie left gang life to teach kids how to wrestle.

Murder inquiry after man found dead in street

Joe Buchanan was found dead in the Springhill Street of Douglas on Sunday night.

Ex-snooker champion in court over alleged child sex offences

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott had his bail extended during the appearance at the High Court in Glasgow.

Man, 35, dies following disturbance in street

Police were called to reports of a disturbance in Douglas, South Lanarkshire, on Sunday.

Glasgow's George Square to go behind hoardings as revamp begins

George Square is set for an 18-month revamp that has been years in the planning.

By-election date set in minister Christina McKelvie's seat

The ballot in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse will be held on 5 June after the SNP MSP's death last month.

Hills reopen to walkers after extreme wildfire alert ends

A Scottish Fire and Rescue service (SFRS) extreme wildfire alert covering the whole of Scotland has come to an end.

Singer Horse McDonald performs on Pavilion rooftop

The Scottish singer has become the first person to perform on the roof of the historic venue.

Glasgow's George Square to go behind hoardings as revamp begins

George Square is set for an 18-month revamp that has been years in the planning.

Woman, 72, and boy,12, in hospital after gang feud attack

Police say the pair were assaulted at a house in Milton, in north Glasgow, shortly after midnight on Saturday.

Hills reopen to walkers after extreme wildfire alert ends

A Scottish Fire and Rescue service (SFRS) extreme wildfire alert covering the whole of Scotland has come to an end.

How this Scottish park names its famous Highland cows

Pollok Country Park in Glasgow is welcoming its newest bunch of Highland cow calves.

Extreme wildfire warning in final day with rain to come

Firefighters remain at the scene of two incidents on Arran and Cumbernauld following a week of wildfires across Scotland.

Captain Cody wins Scottish Grand National

Captain Cody wins at Ayr in a Willie Mullins one-two, but the race is overshadowed by the deaths of Macdermott and The Kniphand.

Cathouse nightclub staff in health and safety claim

Two-thirds of workers at the Glasgow venue have signed a complaint listing 48 health and safety issues, according to the Unite union.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Wonky lamb with wobbly walk becomes internet star

When owner Rhoda Meek decided to share Wonky on her social media, she quickly attracted attention.

Scotland has hottest day so far - but rain is coming

Wildfire warnings are in force with temperatures due to peak before the long dry spell comes to an end.

Teenager accused of pushing woman in front of train

Andrew Watson appeared in court charged with attempted murder over the incident last year.

Accident investigation after rail workers hit by wagon

One of the men had to be treated in hospital after being freed by the emergency services on 15 March.

Firefighters remain at scene of battery plant blaze

The fire at Byrehill Industrial Estate in Kilwinning broke out exactly a year after another fire at the site.

Closure date revealed for Morrisons stores

Two Scottish stores - in the Borders and East Ayrshire - will close their doors on 16 April.

Life sentence for man who knifed friend to death

James Wilson was 18 when he murdered Ryan Willcox at a house in Glasgow in July 2023.

Clyde ships use foghorns due to wildfire smoke

River traffic issued warning blasts due to the low visibility on the Clyde.

Barlinnie jail in 'wretchedly poor state' - inspectors

The 143-year-old Glasgow jail which is due to be replaced in 2028 is operating at 30% over capacity.

Boat towed to shore after breakdown near whirlpool

There was a concern that the boat could have been pulled towards the Corryvreckan whirlpool.

Two more in court on Trump golf course damage charges

The pair - aged 33 and 55 - made no plea and were released on bail at Ayr Sheriff Court.

Seven people in hospital after fire in Paisley

Emergency services were called to the blaze on Barterholm Road at about 23:00 on Sunday.

Forest blaze 'under control' as Scottish wildfires continue

The Scottish government said the blaze was now "under control", after its resilience room met on Sunday evening.

Mural renews town's love of 'hero' Alexander Fleming

The East Ayrshire town is embracing its most famous son with a new mural welcoming visitors.

The teenage suffragette who poured acid into mailboxes

Jessie Stephen spent her life committed to activism for trade unions and women's rights.

'Now that I'm sober, I hope my dad can do the same'

Megan Ross says she can't be around her father while he starts his own recovery - but wants him to become part of her life again.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

How long is this good weather going to last?

The first week of April has brought the warmest day of the year - but how long can it last?

Family unlawfully killed in head-on motorway crash

A coroner rules on the deaths on the M6 near Tebay of two children, their father and his partner.

Man jailed for killing NHS worker with knife and scissors

Darren McDade admitted causing the death of Kyle Zybilowicz at his flat in Glasgow in July 2023.

Return of MV Caledonian Isles ferry delayed again

The vessel which operates on the Arran route has been out of service since last February and is now due to return at the end of May.

Severe delays after vehicle fire on M8 in Glasgow

The motorway was closed eastbound between junctions 22 and 16, causing 45 minute delays.

Jagtar Singh Johal 'moved to solitary' after acquittal

The Scottish activist from Dumbarton was detained on a trip to Punjab after his wedding in 2017.

Man jailed after killing wife in cheating row

Walter Buchanan admitted attacking his wife after a night out in South Lanarkshire.

Fire brigade warning as wildfires hit in dry weather

The public has been urged to avoid lighting fires outdoors across Scotland until next week.

Scottish tourist dies after Rome holiday explosion

Grant Paterson was on a break in Rome when the B&B in the city's Monteverde area collapsed on 24 March.

Problems delay £22.8m road upgrade by more than a year

Work on Aurs Road in East Renfrewshire began in January 2024 and will not now be completed until spring 2026.

Settlement agreed in Celtic Boys Club abuse cases

Former players had launched a US-style class action against the club for damages.

In pictures: Scottish nature photo awards 2024

Images taken in Shetland, Orkney, Highlands and Edinburgh were among the winners.