Hate crime probe after Arran Pride flags removed

Flags were taken down from Brodick's Main Street overnight ahead of the Arran Pride event.

'Unexplained' death of man in North Lanarkshire investigated

Police say the man was found dead on a street in Motherwell on Saturday morning

Clyde ferry service closes after new bridge opens

The Renfrew Ferry has operated for more than 100 years but operators says a fall in passengers makes it unviable

Man reunited with father's wartime documents

Sandy Rodger, from Rye, now has his father's documents after they were found in a desk in Scotland.

Living the American dream? What takeover means for Rangers

Rangers' long-awaited takeover by a US-based consortium is now complete, but what does it mean for the Scottish Premiership club and who...

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Teenager serious after Glasgow street stabbing

Police Scotland say the alarm was raised in Denbeck Street, Shettleston, at about 22:30 on Thursday.

Rescheduled Kneecap Glasgow gig sells out pre-sale in seconds

The Irish rap trio announced a gig at Glasgow's O2 academy on 8 July after being pulled from the TRNSMT bill.

Speeding driver who killed student on pavement jailed

Akbar Razaq admitted mounting a pavement and hit Chinenye Okonkwo, crushing her to death in February 2023.

Stalemate fears over Ardrossan harbour buyout plan

Talks to bring the North Ayrshire port into public ownership appear to have reached a stalemate, campaigners say.

Vaccination plea after measles cases surge in Scotland

Health chiefs say more measles cases have already been recorded this year than during the whole of 2024.

Ancelotti positive after Rangers meeting - but could Modric follow?

Davide Ancelotti held fresh talks with Rangers about their managerial vacancy in London last week and further discussions are planned over t...

Woman's neglect caused hungry boy to eat paint from ceiling

The boy and three other children suffered neglect and physical abuse while living with Yvonne Keenan in Glasgow.

Drug driver jailed for killing man as he crossed road

A truck driver who killed an 84-year-old pedestrian as he crossed the road has been jailed for six and a half years.

Rangers and Liverpool title winner Stevenson dies

Former Rangers and Liverpool midfielder Willie Stevenson - who won top-flight titles in Scotland and England - has died at the age of 85.

Domestic abuser jailed for 'evil' murder of partner

Maxine Clark was discovered in her home with over 50 injuries from being kicked, punched and stamped on.

Summer strike threat at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports

Unite says industrial action is possible after ground crew rejected pay offers from Menzies Aviation.

'I feel forgotten after 100 weeks on urgent surgery list'

Tracey Meechan's pain from an ovarian cyst is so severe she cannot bend over - but still has no date for surgery.

Swinney accuses Reform of racism over Sarwar advert

The first minister has urged Facebook's parent company Meta to remove the "unacceptable" video.

Man dies after falling down stairs at lap-dancing club

Police were called to Seventh Heaven in Glasgow city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning.

A self-created fairy story: The rise and fall of Michelle Mone

A new documentary follows the bra firm founder's journey from poverty to fame, fortune and controversy.

Man charged over crossbow incident at Glasgow hospital

Firearms officers arrested at 29-year-old man at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital hospital in Glasgow.

Glasgow Garden Festival fountain found in pile of rubbish

The discovery has prompted calls for it to be restored to its former glory and given a prominent place in the city.

Man arrested after entering hospital with crossbow

Firearms officers arrested at 29-year-old man at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital hospital in Glasgow.

Second teenager charged over death of Kayden Moy

Kayden, age 16 from East Kilbride, died after a large disturbance on Irvine beach on Saturday evening.

Olly Murs pulls plug on Glasgow show in stage walk-off

The singer apologised to fans after struggling with his voice during the gig at the Ovo Hydro.

Kate officially names new Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow

It is the first of eight Type 26 frigates to be built by BAE Systems at its shipbuilding facilities on the River Clyde

Reform accused of 'blatant racism' over Sarwar ad

Reform insisted the advert featuring clips of a speech by the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar was not racist.

Metallica to play at Hampden during new UK tour

The iconic metal band have announced they are bringing their long-running tour to the UK and Ireland next summer.

Glasgow man, 22, found dead in Australia's Gold Coast

Lewis Jack was reported missing from Surfer's Paradise in Queensland on Saturday.

Electric plane tech centre to be built near Glasgow Airport

US start-up ZeroAvia says 350 jobs could be created at new centre to develop hydrogen fuel cells for planes.

Broadcaster STV to launch commercial radio station

The mainstream music station will be on digital radio and online and aimed at the 35 to 54-year-old market.

£500m regeneration plan for Glasgow and Rutherglen

The project would include a new 130 bed hotel near Dalmarnock Station and Celtic Park.

Teen appears in court charged with Kayden Moy murder

The 17-year-old appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court earlier and made no plea.

Nurse awarded £88,000 after being hit by falling chisel

Renfrewshire Council admitted liability for the incident caused by its employees who were working on a roof.

Police probe gang feud links to targeted attack

Two men, aged 45 and 41, were taken to hospital for treatment following the attack.

Biker, 30, killed in crash on country road

A motorbike and a Land Rover Discovery collided on the B790 Houston Road near Johnstone on Sunday.

Racism forced my daughter to move primary schools, mum says

The number of incidents of racism or racist bullying recorded in Scotland's schools jumped by 50% last year.

'Too many people are dealing with heart failure'

Craig Murray, 59, from Glasgow, lost his son, Chris, and wife, Linda, to a heart condition.

Rangers confirm Ferguson will leave manager's role

Barry Ferguson says he has "loved this experience" after it was confirmed that Saturday's draw with Hibernian was his last mat...

Nine arrested after 'disruptive' Celtic title celebrations

Nine arrests after 'disruptive' Celtic title celebrations

Teenager dies after Irvine beach disturbance

The 16-year-old boy was seriously injured on the North Ayrshire beach on Saturday and died in hospital on Sunday.

Busy commuter rail line re-opens after four months

£140m of work has been carried out to the track since January, affecting signalling systems, bridges and overhead line equipment.

Dog walker subjected to 'frightening' gang attack

Police say the 51-year-old victim was assaulted near to a park in Ferguslie Park Gardens in Paisley.

Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort set for approval

The theme park operator wants to build a £40m resort with a waterpark, monorail, hotel and restaurants.

Seven-year-old child took knife to primary school

South Ayrshire Council said no pupils in the P3 class or staff were harmed or threatened in the incident.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Woman, 78, critical after serious crash in Ayrshire

A Ford Fiesta and a Jaguar XF crashed on Douglas Street on Thursday afternoon.

Arrested anti-abortion protestor 'willing to go to jail'

Rose Docherty was the first person to be arrested and charged under a law banning protests outside abortion clinics.

Celtic fans warned to stay away from 'title party'

Four police officers were injured and 19 people were arrested after 25,000 fans descended on the Merchant City in Glasgow last year.

Convicting My Ex

Ellie Wilson confronts the trauma of her relationship as her rapist ex nears parole.

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And Martin is enthralled by the story of a fare-dodging dog.

Former Celtic chair & SFA president McGinn dies at 92

Former Celtic chairman and Scottish FA president Jack McGinn has died aged 92, his family have announced.

Escapee dog boards train alone and joins girls day out

Millie escaped from her garden in Lenzie and made her way onto a train bound for Glasgow Queen Street.

Kilmarnock's McInnes says deal agreed for Hearts move

Heart of Midlothian agree a deal with Kilmarnock to appoint Derek McInnes as their new manager, the 53-year-old has revealed.

Shipyard confirms new delay and cost rise for CalMac ferry

The dual-fuel ship MV Glen Rosa, destined for the Arran route, is now due to be delivered next summer, nearly eight years late.

No leading Rangers candidate amid Ancelotti link

Rangers have not as yet established a leading candidate for the manager's role, amid reports Davide Ancelotti will be appointed.

How do Scots feel about the assisted dying bill?

MSPs will debate the general principals of the assisted dying bill later in Holyrood.

Six men arrested in gangland probe appear in court

Three of the men faced conspiracy charges and were remanded in custody after making no plea.

Man, 78, charged over death of woman at house in Glasgow

Margaret McGowan died after being found seriously injured in Nitshill on Saturday night.

The glamorous Guernsey evacuee who settled in Scotland

Elvira Le Page was one of 1,300 children who were evacuated from Guernsey during World War Two.

Council refused to hire ex-MSP over perjury conviction

The former politician had applied to become a criminal justice social worker with Glasgow City Council.

Police arrest six men in gangland feud dawn raids

The arrests come after a series of assaults, shootings and firebombing incidents in Glasgow and Edinburgh since March.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Biker dies after crash with lorry in South Lanarkshire

The incident happened at about 14:40 on Thursday between Douglas and Muirkirk.

'Small penis' doctor jailed for secret filming

Ju Young Um claimed he was diagnosed with "gigantism" as a teenager which led to him having a "small penis".

Shed conman jailed over scams worth £110,000

Alistair Baxter took deposits from people in Dunbartonshire, Stirlingshire, Glasgow and Aberdeen but did not carry out promised work.

Wanted: Evidence of rare oily-kneed beetles

The Short-Necked Oil Beetle is on the verge of extinction but colonies have been discovered in the Hebrides .

Major hydro power plant expansion put on hold

Drax had been working on plans to build a second facility inside Argyll's Ben Cruachan.

Scotland's cardinal scandal still casts a shadow as conclave begins

The voting process to elect a new Pope gets under way in Rome later and for the second conclave in a row there will be no cardinal from Scot...

Police officer guilty of sexually assaulting colleagues

Craig Glen touched fellow officers inappropriately and repeatedly made sexualised comments.

Murder inquiry launched after man's body found

The body of Josh Taplin was found in a property in Caldwell Avenue at about 15:35 on Monday.

New evidence may prove nurse's conviction 'unsafe'

Colin Campbell, formerly Norris, was convicted in 2008 of murdering four elderly patients in Leeds.

Aberdeen apologise to St Mirren fan after 'unacceptable' chants

Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime after a clip was posted on social media.

Maeda and McGlynn claim top PFA Scotland awards

Celtic forward Daizen Maeda is the PFA Scotland player of the year while Falkirk's John McGlynn picks up the managers' award for the...

Chants at disabled St Mirren fan treated as hate crime

Police have launched an investigation into the incident during the match with Aberdeen on Saturday.

Driver speeds away from police at 130mph and hits HGV

Police said the man was a "danger to himself" after the car was found abandoned near a cemetery.

Police make four more arrests linked to gangland feud

Police have now arrested 24 people after series of assaults, shootings and firebombing attacks in Glasgow and Edinburgh since March.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Man, 85, dies after being hit by articulated lorry

Police say the incident, which involved a white DAF vehicle, happened at about 15:45 on Thursday.

Primary pupils should get hate speech warning - union

The NASUWT union wants early education on hate speech because pupils are already influenced by secondary school.

Glasgow Airport increases drop-off charge to £6

The pick-up/drop off zone allows cars to stay a maximum of 15 minutes.

'Digitally isolated' homes to get faster broadband

Households and businesses in Skye, Islay, Tiree, Applecross, Durness are to be offered gigabit-capable broadband.

Mosquitoes in Scotland as far north as Shetland

The extent of Scotland's mosquito population is being understood thanks to a successful citizen science project.