A 19-year-old man is in a serious condition after his car was in collision with a lorry at a roundabout in Edinburgh.
28 February 2015
Heart of Midlothian 10-0 Cowdenbeath
Genero Zeefuik scores a hat-trick as Scottish Championship leaders Hearts hammer Cowdenbeath at Tynecastle.
Protest over cut in school hours
About 200 teachers, parents and children take part in a demonstration in Falkirk to protest at plans to cut the primary school week.
Widow wants 'Jihadi John' alive
The widow of a man killed by "Jihadi John", the masked Islamic State militant identified on Thursday as a man from London, says sh...
Nicola Sturgeon marks 100 days as FM
Nicola Sturgeon says she is proud of her achievements after 100 days as first minster but admits there is "much more to do".
VIDEO: Scottish Parliament
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon backs Police Scotland boss Sir Stephen House during FMQs.
'Living wage' for all public workers
The Conservatives would seek to pay every public sector worker in Wales the living wage if the party wins next year's assembly election,...
'Significant' rise in school meals
About three quarters of children in the early years of primary school are now taking school dinners, according to figures seen by BBC Scotla...
Motherwell v Inverness CT
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Motherwell and Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
St Mirren v Hamilton Academical
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between St Mirren and Hamilton Academical.
St Johnstone v Kilmarnock
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between St Johnstone and Kilmarnock.
Celtic v Aberdeen
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and Aberdeen.
Strachan savours Celtic v Aberdeen
Gordon Strachan is looking forward to seeing how Celtic and Aberdeen deal with the pressure of Sunday's "crucial match".
Dumbarton v Queen of the South
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Dumbarton and Queen of the South.
Airdrieonians v Stirling Albion
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Airdrieonians and Stirling Albion.
Ayr United v Forfar Athletic
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Ayr United and Forfar Athletic.
Peterhead v Greenock Morton
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Peterhead and Greenock Morton.
Berwick Rangers v Albion Rovers
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Berwick Rangers and Albion Rovers.
Clyde v Montrose
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Clyde and Montrose.
East Stirlingshire v Queen's Park
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between East Stirlingshire and Queen's Park.
Falkirk 1-1 Rangers
Rangers miss the chance to move above Hibernian and into second in the Championship after being pegged back by Falkirk.
Three charged over cannabis plants
Three men are arrested after cannabis plants with a potential street value of £80,000 are seized from an address in Edinburgh.
Dundee announce losses of £3m
Dundee Football Club's losses rise to more than £3m over the financial year to 31 May.
CONFIRMED: Krispy Kreme will open Aberdeen store
American doughnut firm confirm they will open store in Aberdeen.
Death of five-week-old 'unexplained'
Police are treating the death of a five-week-old boy in Dumfries on Tuesday as "unexplained".
Cancer survivor rallies pink army to join the charge in Race for Life
A mother of three who battled skin cancer has put on her pink war paint in a bid to drum up participants for Race for Life 2015.
Young Glasgow singer racks up 60,000 hits before first gig
Chloe Latimer from Clydebank is a regular on the Glasgow gig circuit - we get the latest as she prepares for her first gig under her popular...
27 February 2015
Arts complex plan for city offices
Abandoned council offices in the Grassmarket are to be transformed into an arts complex and hotel.
Gallery donors remain anonymous
Money to refurbish Aberdeen Art Gallery will be raised but some donors want to remain anonymous due to planning issues, a councillor says.
Armed betting shop thief jailed
A serial thief who targeted Edinburgh bookmakers in a string of armed raids is jailed for five years.
Call for new laws on legal highs
New legislation may be needed to tackle the problem of so-called legal highs, according to a report by a group of experts.
First look at Glasgow's new pan Asian oasis Chop Chop
Edinburgh's favourite purveyor of pan Asian cuisine Chop Chop is finally ready to open up its first Glasgow venue - and we got a sneak p...
Celtic face two Uefa conduct charges
Celtic face charges over improper conduct by their fans and team following the Europa League loss to Inter Milan.
Ex Scout master jailed for sex abuse
An 86-year-old former Scout master is jailed for three years for historic sex abuse involving young boys, aged between nine and 13.
Flight diverted 'because of debris'
A flight from Belfast to Inverness is diverted to Aberdeen and the passengers bussed back to Inverness.
Celtic face two Uefa conduct charges
Celtic face charges over improper conduct by their fans and team following the Europa League loss to Inter Milan.
Ex Scout master jailed for sex abuse
An 86-year-old former Scout master is jailed for three years for historic sex abuse involving young boys, aged between nine and 13.
CCTV images of jewellery raid men
Police issue CCTV images of two men they are looking for after high-value items were stolen from a jewellers shop in Dundee.
Banned lawyer impersonated colleague
A lawyer who pretended to be his colleague in order to breach an order banning him from working as a solicitor has been jailed for three mon...
Airport security staff balloted
Security staff working at Scotland's regional airports are to be balloted on industrial action over their terms and conditions, includin...
Banned lawyer impersonated colleague
A lawyer who pretended to be his colleague in order to breach an order banning him from working as a solicitor has been jailed for three mon...
Airport security staff balloted
Security staff working at Scotland's regional airports are to be balloted on industrial action over their terms and conditions, includin...
McClair secures SFA performance post
The Scottish FA announce that Brian McClair has been appointed their new performance director.
Rapist jailed for further attacks
Convicted sex predator Gordon Burns, who is already serving a life sentence, is jailed for an additional five years.
Rapist jailed for further attacks
Convicted sex predator Gordon Burns, who is already serving a life sentence, is jailed for an additional five years.
Man admits violent attack on baby
A man admits shaking a six-week-old baby girl so violently that she has been left brain-damaged and requiring constant care.
Farm dog saved from burning kennel
Firefighters prevent the total destruction of a farm building and rescue two pet dogs in a blaze in southern Scotland.
'Illicit drinking den' coming soon to a Glasgow lane
Bar 10 will host an an "illicit drinking den" Tabac from early March.
Dress colour debate goes global
Gold and white or black and blue? A debate about dress colour becomes an internet sensation.
Man found with bomb-making equipment
A former Syrian doctor admits having a hoard of explosive ingredients and instructions on how to prepare bombs in Edinburgh.
Search for dogs after deer mauled
The owner of two small dogs who mauled a deer so badly it had to be put down are being sought by animal welfare charity inspectors.
Man cleared of dog walker murder
A 21-year-old man is cleared of murdering 53-year-old Jean Campbell in a Glasgow park.
Cyclist dies following road crash
A cyclist who was seriously injured in a road crash on the A92 in Fife on Saturday has died in hospital.
New Oil and Gas UK head is named
The new chief executive of offshore industry body Oil and Gas UK is named as Deirdre Michie, to replace Malcolm Webb.
Care home services graded 'weak'
A care home near Dumfries is told to make improvements after its quality of care and support for residents was rated "weak" by ins...
Police to reinvestigate 1978 murder
The unsolved murder of 32-year-old scientist Dr Brenda Page in Aberdeen in 1978 is to be reinvestigated.
Man cleared of dog walker murder
A 21-year-old man is cleared of murdering 53-year-old Jean Campbell in a Glasgow park.
Driver sentenced over OAP's death
A driver found guilty of causing the death of a pedestrian by careless driving in Aberdeen is told to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work.
Man challenges Glasgow parking attendant for 'stopping traffic'
A parking attendant is caught allegedly halting traffic at Blythswood Square in Glasgow city centre.
Soldier crosses removed from bridge
Glasgow City Council confirm they have removed crosses commemorating soldiers killed in action from Glasgow's Clyde Arc bridge.
Soldier crosses removed from bridge
Glasgow City Council confirm they have removed crosses commemorating soldiers killed in action from Glasgow's Clyde Arc bridge.
Subsea firm appoints administrators
An Aberdeen subsea company, Specialist Subsea Services, which employs about 70 people, appoints administrators.
Lollipop man must end 'high-fiving'
Council orders Dumbarton lollipop man to stop "high-fiving" children as they cross the road, due to safety fears.
Firefighters rescue swan from tree
Firefighters in East Lothian are called to rescue a swan which became caught in the branches of a tree in Haddington.
Fresh golf course and homes plans
Fresh plans for an £80m golf course - backed by Jack Nicklaus - hotel and homes in Aberdeenshire are being lodged with the council.
Dress colour debate goes global
A debate between family and friends in Scotland about the colour of a dress for a wedding becomes an internet sensation.
Uni hosts cyber-security conference
Abertay University in Dundee is hosting Scotland's largest cyber-security conference, with support from government agency GCHQ.
Scottish salmon firm sees sales leap
The Scottish Salmon Company reports a leap in sales last year, as it expanded exports into 23 countries.
Ladyboys of Bangkok lose Meadows
One of the Edinburgh Festival's best loved shows is to lose its prime spot on the Meadows after 17 years.
Facebook overturns decision on Scot's 'fake' Gaelic name
Facebook has backed down over claims that a Gaelic name was “not real”.
Man who raped boy at nursery jailed
A man who was found guilty of raping a young boy at a nursery and of sexually abusing a girl is jailed for eight years.
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Amazon buys UK rights to Outlander
Amazon is to make the US television series Outlander available in the UK from the end of next month.
VIDEO: Lollipop man banned from high-fiving
A Dumbarton lollipop man is banned by the local council from "high-fiving" children as they cross the road.
Close encounters in hand ba' clashes
The people of the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh take to the streets for their traditional hand ba' matches.
Inverness book festival cancelled
Eden Court's Inverness Book Festival is cancelled after a 10-year run after organising it became 'impractical'.
Residents to discuss island buyout
Public meetings are to be held on Great Bernera over the next few days on plans for a community buyout of the island.
26 February 2015
Poisoned tennis balls found in park
The Scottish SPCA issues a warning after five tennis balls filled with poison are found in Festival Park in Glasgow.
Man admits violent attack on baby
A man admits shaking a six-week-old baby girl so violently that she has been left brain-damaged and requiring constant care.
Poisoned tennis balls found in park
The Scottish SPCA issues a warning after five tennis balls filled with poison are found in Festival Park in Glasgow.
Sturgeon backs Police Scotland chief
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she has "full confidence" in police boss Sir Stephen House who has come under f...
Mountain rescuers in rare 'rant'
A Scottish mountain rescue team speaks out on the actions of two climbers, changes to the police and helicopter search and rescue coverage.
Councils agree not to cut teachers
All 32 councils in Scotland have now agreed not to cut the number of teachers, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces.
Death of five-week-old 'unexplained'
Police are treating the death of a five-week-old boy in Dumfries on Tuesday as "unexplained".
Power station may close in a year
Longannet power station faces the threat of closure within a year unless the cost of connecting it to the national grid is reduced, BBC Scot...
Historic town house to be wrapped
The front of Historic Inverness Town House is to be wrapped in specialist material decorated with a full-size image of the building during r...
Man admits violent attack on baby
A man admits shaking a six-week-old baby girl so violently that she has been left brain-damaged and requiring constant care.
Air ambulance welcomes fine funds
Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance bosses welcome £250,000 of capital funding taken from fines levied on banks.
Cannabis plants recovered in raids
Two men are arrested after cannabis plants and cash were seized in police raids in Edinburgh.
Two people in hospital after fire
Two people are taken to hospital following a fire in a basement in Glasgow's Southside in the early hours of Thursday.
No prosecutions over bin lorry crash
There will be no criminal charges as a result of the Glasgow bin lorry crash but a fatal accident inquiry will be held "as soon as poss...
Two people in hospital after fire
Two people are taken to hospital following a fire in a basement in Glasgow's Southside in the early hours of Thursday.
Man found with bomb-making equipment
A former Syrian doctor admits having a hoard of explosive ingredients and instructions on how to prepare bombs in Edinburgh.
Man reported after lorry 'near miss'
A man is reported to the procurator fiscal after a video was posted on the internet allegedly showing a "near miss" on the A9.
Search for dogs after deer mauled
The owner of two small dogs who mauled a deer so badly it had to be put down are being sought by animal welfare charity inspectors.
Lollipop man must end 'high-fiving'
Council orders Dumbarton lollipop man to stop "high fiving" children as they cross the road, due to safety fears.
Scotland's 'Best Italian Chef' to open new Shawlands restaurant
Winner of the Italian Award's Best Chef, Chris Rouse will be opening a new restaurant Black Dove at 67 Kilmarnock Road.
Doctor jailed for watching abuse
A doctor who admitted paying a foreign woman to show him the private parts of young girls over the internet is jailed.
UK ministers halt Scottish fracking
The UK government says it has "agreed in principle" not to award any more fracking licences in Scotland.
Thieves steal from mountain refuge
Thieves break into a locked store in a remote mountain shelter and steal food, drink and fuel for a stove.
Lorry driver arrested at airport
A lorry driver is arrested as he tried to board a flight at Heathrow Airport after failing to pay a fine issued at a Dumfries court.
Lollipop man must end 'high-fiving'
Council orders Dumbarton lollipop man to stop "high fiving" children as they cross the road, due to safety fears.
Lollipop man must end 'high-fiving'
Council orders Dumbarton lollipop man to stop "high fiving" children as they cross the road, due to safety fears.
Killer child watched 'knife video'
A boy who stabbed his foster mother to death had been watching inappropriate material on YouTube, a fatal accident inquiry hears.
Cocktail and Burger closure - a casualty in the Glasgow burger wars?
There was a time when all the Glasgow palate required was a simple cocktail and burger - but with monster chains opening on St Vincent Stree...
Fresh golf course and homes plans
Fresh plans for an £80m golf course - backed by Jack Nicklaus - hotel and homes in Aberdeenshire are being lodged with the council.
AUDIO: Plan to boost cardiac survival rates
A new initiative hopes to increase survival rates of cardiac arrest by establishing a network of trained responders in rural areas.
Recipes from around the world appear in new Govanhill Cookbook
Forget Jamie's 15-minute meals or Delia's How To Cheat At Cooking - there's a new cookbook on the market devised entirely by the...
Firefighters rescue swan from tree
Firefighters in East Lothian are called to rescue a swan which became caught in the branches of a tree in Haddington.
Community defibrillator plan stalls
Plans to supply communities across Dumfries and Galloway with life-saving defibrillators look likely to stall.
Ladyboys of Bangkok lose Meadows
One of the Edinburgh Festival's best loved shows is to lose its prime spot on the Meadows after 17 years.
Oscar winner's Highland Games invite
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Julianne Moore is invited to be chieftain at the 59th Gourock Highland Games in May.
Profit hike for broadcaster STV
STV reports a 14% rise in pre-tax profits, lifts its dividend by 300% and says it is increasing its reach.
Profit hike for broadcaster STV
STV reports a 14% rise in pre-tax profits, lifts its dividend by 300% and says it is increasing its reach.
Co-operative councils ask for devolution of part of back-to-work programme to local level
Glasgow is one of 23 local authorities in the UK (and the biggest) that is now a Co-operative Council.
Online boost for packaging firm
Internet shopping continued to help packaging firm Macfarlane increase profits and sales last year.
In pictures: Revamped Lews Castle
Images are released showing new and revamped areas of historic Lews Castle in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis.
Online boost for packaging firm
Internet shopping continued to help packaging firm Macfarlane increase profits and sales last year.
Lego film boy gets US talk show spot
A teenage Lego filmmaker from Scotland has created an animation for top US talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Cargo ship in grounding to be moved
A cargo ship that ran aground last week is to be moved to a more sheltered position because of forecasts of gale force winds.
'No licence' trampoline park closes
A newly-opened trampoline park which had more than 100 incidents in three weeks closes after it was found to be operating without a licence.
First timers boost housing market
First-time buyers in Scotland are key to helping increase activity in the housing market during 2014, according to industry figures.
Video firm sees 'good progress'
Video surveillance firm IndigoVision says it is making progress despite reporting a drop in profits.
Lego film boy gets US talk show spot
A teenage Lego filmmaker from Scotland has created an animation for top US talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Divers brought in to aid search
Police divers and a remotely-operated underwater vehicle (ROV) are brought in as the search for a woman missing continues.
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Council job cut figures emerge
It emerges that 22 employees are being made redundant by Scottish Borders Council in this financial year.
25 February 2015
Man cleared of pregnant woman attack
A man is cleared of attacking a young pregnant woman at an Asda supermarket in Aberdeen.
Bar kitchen disappears overnight
The contents of a kitchen, including equipment, furniture, fixtures and fittings are stolen during a break-in at The Wallace Bar in Paisley.
Sales up for pro-independence paper
The Sunday Herald was the only Scottish-based newspaper to see a boost to its print sales last year, after backing independence.
Bar kitchen disappears overnight
The contents of a kitchen, including equipment, furniture, fixtures and fittings are stolen during a break-in at The Wallace Bar in Paisley.
Robber: 'I'm as guilty as sin'
An armed robber who stole money from a shop while armed with a knife is jailed for four years.
Sales up for pro-independence paper
The Sunday Herald was the only Scottish-based newspaper to see a boost to its print sales last year, after backing independence.
Talks encourage offshore leaders
Leaders from the offshore oil and gas industry say they are ''encouraged'' after meeting Chancellor George Osborne to discus...
Robber: 'I'm as guilty as sin'
An armed robber who stole money from a shop while armed with a knife is jailed for four years.
Power station may close in a year
Longannet power station faces the threat of closure within a year unless the cost of connecting it to the national grid is reduced, BBC Scot...
Sub Club to host new rooftop venture this spring
The Sub Club is inviting promoters, labels and other interested parties to help programme and curate the space with a goal to capture and ce...
Ever wondered what some of the world's oldest books look like?
Ever wondered what a 500 year old book looks like? Well, now you can see them - thanks to Glasgow University's new publicly accessible d...
Whoopie pies and s'mores set for Glasgow with brand new pop-up
Chomsky Food will pop-up in venues across the city of Glasgow to offer food of different origins and styles
Drink and drugs teacher reprimanded
A Dumfries teacher convicted of drink driving and being in possession of ecstasy is allowed to return to the classroom.
Historic town house to be wrapped
The front of Historic Inverness Town House is to be wrapped in specialist material decorated with a full-size image of the building during r...
Ex-footballer on drink-drive charge
Former Blackburn Rovers and Scotland captain Colin Hendry is charged with drink-driving.
No prosecutions over bin lorry crash
There will be no criminal charges as a result of the Glasgow bin lorry crash but a fatal accident inquiry will be held, it has been confirme...
Could you give these slithery chaps a second chance at a loving home?
Staff at the Scottish SPCA are looking for brand new homes for corn snakes Stitch and Wriggles, and kingsnake Henry - just three of 11 homel...
No prosecutions over bin lorry crash
There will be no criminal charges as a result of the Glasgow bin lorry crash but a fatal accident inquiry will be held, it has been confirme...
Drink driver spared jail on appeal
A drink driver, who was three times over the legal limit on a motorway, has his jail term overturned.
Plans to launch controversial Uber taxi app in Glasgow
Are Glasgow taxis about to get a whole lot cheaper? That might be the case if US taxi-booking service Uber are granted a license to operate ...
Plan to upgrade city railway station
Dutch rail operator Abellio is committed to putting "significant investment" into upgrading a city's railway station.
Child molester jailed for four years
Serial child molester David Parr is jailed for four and a half years at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Child molester jailed for four years
Serial child molester David Parr is jailed for four and a half years at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Probe follows 80-year-old's death
An investigation is to be carried out into how police handled the death of an 80-year-old man in the Highlands.
Probation for sleep crash driver
A Fife motorist who fell asleep at the wheel seconds before his car crashed into another, killing the driver, is put on probation for two ye...
Doctor jailed for watching abuse
A doctor who admitted paying a foreign woman to show him the private parts of young girls over the internet is jailed.
Care home to close due to costs
An Aberdeenshire care home is to close after its owners decided it was no longer financially viable.
Sheriff suspended over law firm link
A part-time sheriff is suspended by Scotland's senior judge after his former law firm was linked to a fraud investigation.
Killer child watched 'knife video'
A boy who stabbed his foster mother to death had been watching inappropriate material on YouTube, a fatal accident inquiry hears.
Killer child watched 'knife video'
A boy who stabbed his foster mother to death had been watching inappropriate material on YouTube, a fatal accident inquiry hears.
Concert hall steps to be demolished
The steps outside Glasgow Royal Concert Hall are to be demolished after the council voted through controversial plans.
Cash boost for new wave energy body
The Scottish government awards £14.3m to Wave Energy Scotland to 'kick start' the new marine energy body.
Sex attack restaurateur avoids jail
A restaurant boss found guilty of sexually assaulting four former waitresses escapes a jail sentence.
Weir shares slump on revenue warning
Engineering firm Weir Group's share price slumps after the company warns the recent fall in oil prices will hit revenues in 2015.
Weir shares slump on revenue warning
Engineering firm Weir Group's share price slumps after the company warns the recent fall in oil prices will hit revenues in 2015.
'Body in water' was a Christmas tree
A lifeboat crew was called into action after a discarded Christmas tree was mistaken for a body in the water off Arbroath.
Oscar winner's Highland Games invite
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Julianne Moore is invited to be chieftain at the 59th Gourock Highland Games in May.
Reprimand for pupil message teacher
A Livingston school PE teacher who sent teenage pupils messages on Facebook has been told he can continue to teach.
Oscar winner's Highland Games invite
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Julianne Moore is invited to be chieftain at the 59th Gourock Highland Games in May.
Council reveals 'unplanned' job cuts
Scottish Borders Council sets aside £99,000 for next year to fund 'unplanned compulsory redundancies'.
Underground skaters take centre stage at up and coming indie retailer
Here's why the Harvest Skateboard Company have been recruiting the top Scottish skaters, film makers, photographers and designers.
In pictures: Revamped Lews Castle
Images are released showing new and revamped areas of historic Lews Castle in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis.
Policemen injured as car overturns
Two police officers are taken to hospital after their vehicle overturned on the A84 near Callander in the early hours.
Special Marischal Square meeting due
A special meeting of Aberdeen City Council to discuss the controversial Marischal Square development will be held on Thursday 5 March.
Major search for missing woman
A major search is launched for a 35-year-old missing Orkney woman who moved to Stonehaven.
Fuel removed from Lysblink Seaways
Fuel oil is being removed from a cargo ship that ran aground near Ardnamurchan Point in the west Highlands.
Talks held on island yard jobs
Talks are taking place on how jobs at an island fabrication yard can be safeguarded during a downturn in the UK oil and gas industry.
Celtic fined for fan disturbance
Celtic are fined £7,300 by European governing body Uefa following crowd misbehaviour against Dinamo Zagreb.
Celtic fined for fan disturbance
Celtic are fined £7,300 by European governing body Uefa following crowd misbehaviour against Dinamo Zagreb.
Trampoline park temporarily closed
A new trampoline park in Midlothian which had more than 100 incidents in three weeks is temporarily closed due to "licensing issues...
24 February 2015
Probe follows 80-year-old's death
An investigation is to be carried out into how police handled the death of an 80-year-old man in the Highlands.
Scottish Water admit river pollution
Scottish Water is fined £8,000 after admitting polluting the River Farg, resulting in the death of thousands of fish.
'Suspicious item' safely removed
Bomb disposal experts are called to a house in Ayrshire after reports of a suspicious item being put through a door.
'Suspicious item' safely removed
Bomb disposal experts are called to a house in Ayrshire after reports of a suspicious item being put through a door.
Implants 'as dangerous as asbestos'
Mesh implants are as dangerous as asbestos, MSPs on Holyrood's petitions committee are told.
Store could hold waste for 100 years
A store capable of holding radioactive waste for up to 100 years has been proposed for the Dounreay nuclear site.
Concert hall steps to be demolished
The steps outside Glasgow Royal Concert Hall are to be demolished after the council voted through controversial plans.
Walter Scott prize longlist revealed
A longlist of 15 books is revealed for the Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction to be awarded at the Borders Book Festival in Melrose.
Concert hall steps to be demolished
The steps outside Glasgow Royal Concert Hall are to be demolished after the council voted through controversial plans.
Buchanan Galleries Expansion Gets Planning Consent
Glasgow City Council's Planning Applications Committee today (24 February) approved applications for the £390million expansion of Buchan...
Serious fire hotel 'to be rebuilt'
A 130-year-old Aberdeenshire hotel badly damaged by fire will be rebuilt and reopened, the owners say.
Billy Boyd named RCS ambassador
Billy Boyd, who starred in Lord of the Rings, has been named ambassador of a Royal Conservatoire of Scotland widening access initiative.
Billy Boyd named RCS ambassador
Billy Boyd, who starred in Lord of the Rings, has been named ambassador of a Royal Conservatoire of Scotland widening access initiative.
'Body in water' was a Christmas tree
A lifeboat crew was called into action after a discarded Christmas tree was mistaken for a body in the water off Arbroath.
Missing pensioner plea one year on
Police renew an appeal over a missing Moray pensioner a year after his disappearance.
The gig venue guide: O2 Academy, Glasgow
It’s the last stop before the enormodomes, but the Academy can still attract huge acts in its own right – Adele has dropped by and Sam Smith...
Messaging teacher reinstated
A Livingston school PE teacher who sent teenage pupils messages on Facebook has been told he can continue to teach.
Tree damages windscreen on train
A train travelling from Inverness to Edinburgh is struck by a tree, damaging the engine's windscreen.
Firefighter numbers fall after merger
The number of firefighters in Scotland has fallen by almost 300 follows the creation of the new merged service, official figures have shown.
X Factor starlet Emily becomes anti-bullying ambassador
Battling through five Highers can be enough of a worry for any 16-year-old - but for X Factor finalist Emily Middlemas, it's just the ic...
Ex-CBI chief to lead Tory tax review
The Scottish Conservatives are setting up an independent tax commission which will be led by former CBI Scotland director Iain McMillan.
SSE named for flouting minimum wage
Energy giant SSE is named by the UK government as one of 70 companies that have failed to pay workers the minimum wage.
Video shows 'close shave' on A9
Footage is uploaded to a video sharing site showing a near miss between a car and a lorry on the A9 in Easter Ross.
Top defence lawyer Joe Beltrami dies
One of Scotland's best-known criminal defence lawyers Joe Beltrami dies aged 83.
No action over Gers, hints Doncaster
The SPFL's chief executive Neil Doncaster hints that Rangers will escape punishment for their fans' sectarian chanting.
Wilson fears Motherwell face drop
Ex-Dundee United defender Mark Wilson reckons Motherwell players fear they are short of attacking options to beat relegation.
Mulvey joins Sunderland from Rangers
Scotland international striker Suzanne Mulvey signs for FA Women's Super League side Sunderland Ladies.
Call for Rangers director to be axed
The Three Bears group of shareholders urges Rangers to sack finance director Barry Leach following leaked remarks.
Celtic play down Denayer concern
Celtic dismiss Jason Denayer injury fears as Martin Canning tries to find positives from Hamilton's 4-0 defeat.
Top defence lawyer Joe Beltrami dies
One of Scotland's best-known criminal defence lawyers Joe Beltrami dies aged 83.
Glasgow college principal suspended
Principal of Glasgow Clyde College, Susan Walsh, is suspended on full pay pending a review.
Glasgow college principal suspended
Principal of Glasgow Clyde College, Susan Walsh, is suspended on full pay pending a review.
Fire service admits death failings
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service admits health and safety breaches in connection with the death of an Edinburgh firefighter.
Woman raped in city street attack
Police investigating the rape of a 24-year-old woman in the Maryhill area of Glasgow say she suffered a "horrendous ordeal".
Patient waiting time targets missed
Figures show that the NHS in Scotland has missed a target to treat 90% of patients within 18 weeks.
Glasgow Launches World Leading City Data Hub
Glasgow has launched a new world-leading Data Hub catapulting the city to the forefront of smart cities technology.
Man in court over heroin seizure
A man appears in court after heroin with a street value of more than £80,000 is recovered in Aberdeen.
Youth speak out against homophobia during LGBT History Month
Less than two months after Scotland's first same-sex marriages take place, LGBT youth speak out on the importance of raising awareness d...
Hospital chiefs apologise over care
NHS Dumfries and Galloway apologises for being "unable to demonstrate best standards of care" for older patients at the Galloway C...
New NHS chief could be paid £151,000
The NHS Grampian chief executive post - to replace Richard Carey - is being advertised with a salary of up to £151,000 a year.
Small hydro scheme starts generating
A new small-scale hydro scheme in the north west Highlands partly paid for by the local community is generating electricity.
Rifkind steps down as security chair
Former Scottish Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind steps down as security committee chairman after "cash for access" row.
Firefighters tackle flats blaze
More than 30 firefighters tackle a fire at a high rise block of flats in Edinburgh.
Headteachers face new mandatory test
All new headteachers will need to study for a specially-designed qualification, the Scottish government announces.
No 'hidden agenda' in health review
NHS Borders says it has no plans to close hospitals and has no "hidden agenda" as it approves an 18-month review of its services.
Jim Clark museum lands cash boost
Plans to expand a museum celebrating the achievements of two-time Formula One world champion Jim Clark secure a major cash commitment.
Talks held on island yard jobs
Talks are taking place on how jobs at an island fabrication yard can be safeguarded during a downturn in the UK oil and gas industry.
Three vehicles in A96 collision
Three vehicles are involved in a collision on the A96 at Inverurie, with no reports of serious injuries.
Swan trapped in phone cables rescued
Firefighters rescue a swan which became tangled in telephone cables up a pole in Edinburgh.
Stone carved head stolen from abbey
Police investigate the theft of a unique stone carved head from a church near Melrose in the Scottish Borders.
23 February 2015
Call for 'positive' end to flood row
Leading MSPs call for a row over flood prevention plans for Dumfries to be brought to a "positive conclusion".
Should we be worried about Glasgow’s new £24m surveillance system?
Glasgow is set for multi-million pound fusion of CCTV, road networks, traffic lights and traffic cameras - but should we be worried about th...
Railway worker shot with air rifle
Police investigate after a railway worker is shot in the leg with an air rifle while working on the line in High Bonnybridge.
Store could hold waste for 100 years
A store capable of holding radioactive waste for up to 100 years has been proposed for the Dounreay nuclear site.
Partick Thistle 1-3 Ross County
Ross County move off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership after beating Partick Thistle in Glasgow.
Serious fire hotel 'to be rebuilt'
A 130-year-old Aberdeenshire hotel badly damaged by fire will be rebuilt and reopened, the owners say.
Top badge honour for Scottish scout
A 14-year-old girl from Ayrshire has become the first Scottish scout in 45 years to be given one of the movement's highest awards.
Top badge honour for Scottish scout
A 14-year-old girl from Ayrshire has become the first Scottish scout in 45 years to be given one of the movement's highest awards.
Scot may have recruited Syria girls
Relatives of a Scottish girl who is suspected of helping recruit three missing London teenagers to Islamic State (IS) in Syria say she is a ...
Man hit by car on A90 carriageway
A 50-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car on the carriageway of the A90 north of Edinburgh.
Dolly the sheep to get blue plaque
To mark her contribution to science, Dolly, the first cloned mammal, will also become the first sheep to get a blue plaque.
Footballer on police assault charge
Dundee FC footballer Paul McGowan appears in court charged with kicking a police officer and resisting arrest in Airdrie.
Tories suspend Rifkind after 'sting'
Former Scottish Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind is suspended from the parliamentary party over cash-for-access claims.
Footballer on police assault charge
Dundee FC footballer Paul McGowan appears in court charged with kicking a police officer and resisting arrest in Airdrie.
More than 300 homes planned for city
Barratt Homes plans to construct 315 new properties on land it has bought off Dores Road in Inverness.
Couple win underwater photo awards
A Southampton couple celebrate success in a competition showcasing underwater photography.
UK Ebola medics under investigation
Five UK Ebola medics, including Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey, are under investigation by regulators, Public Health England says.
UK Ebola medics under investigation
Five UK Ebola medics, including Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey, are under investigation by regulators, Public Health England says.
Man held after attempted robbery
A 45-year-old man is arrested in connection with an attempted robbery at at newsagents on Forfar's Castle Street.
Chainsaws worth £20,000 stolen
Police are investigating the theft of 31 chainsaws worth almost £20,000 from a rural skills college in Dumfries.
Glasgow Named "Super Local Authority" as it gets set to host Earth Hour event
Glasgow is set to celebrate Earth Hour with a packed programme of activities in the city centre, it was announced today.
Woman raped in city street attack
Police appeal for information after a 24-year-old woman was raped in Glasgow in the early hours of Monday morning.
The Forensic Mind Reader's taking Sherlock a step further
We talk new show, upcoming TV series and what would happen if Colin used his 'powers' for evil.
Fire service admits death failings
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service admits health and safety breaches in connection with the death of an Edinburgh firefighter.
Woman raped in city street attack
Police appeal for information after a 24-year-old woman was raped in Glasgow in the early hours of Monday morning.
Call for action on wildlife crime
Scotland's reputation is at risk because of the country's failure to investigate and prosecute wildlife crime effectively, it is cla...
Heroin 'worth £80,000' recovered
A man is charged after heroin with an estimated street value of more than £80,000 is recovered in Aberdeen.
Lost Sherlock Holmes story discovered
A long-lost Sherlock Holmes story has been found lying forgotten in an attic more than a hundred years after it was first published.
New NHS chief could be paid £151,000
The NHS Grampian chief executive post - to replace Richard Carey - is being advertised with a salary of up to £151,000 a year.
In pictures: 60th Snowman Rally
Images from the 60th Arnold Clark Thistle Snowman Rally which was held on Saturday on forest tracks in the Highlands.
Contractors to make hostel safe
The owners of a backpackers' hostel destroyed by fire almost two years ago appoint contractors to make the building safe.
Blaze closes road in Inverness
Emergency services are at the scene of a fire in a property in Inverness.
Woman, 73, dies after tractor crash
A 73-year-old woman dies in hospital after a car collided with a tractor in Fife on Wednesday morning.
Sturgeon to visit top London school
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland can learn lessons from schools in England ahead of a visit to a high achieving London junior sc...
No 'hidden agenda' in health review
NHS Borders says it has no plans to close hospitals and has no "hidden agenda" as it approves an 18-month review of its services.
Dons are getting stronger - McInnes
Managers Derek McInnes and Gary Teale react to Aberdeen's 3-0 Scottish Premiership win over St Mirren.
Blaze at hotel brought under control
Fire crews who spent more than six hours tackling a blaze at a hotel in Aberdeenshire have managed to save two-thirds of the 19th century bu...
Closing submissions over park murder
A judge hears closing submissions in the case of a man accused of murdering Jean Campbell at Cranhill Park in Glasgow.
Fish farming ship runs aground
A ship used for carrying live farmed fish has got into difficulty in Badcall Bay north of Lochinver.
Queen of the South 1-2 Hearts
Scottish Championship leaders Hearts come from behind to beat Queen of the South in Dumfries.
Glasgow Today: Royal Blood, Death From Above 1979 and Ryan Adams
Two sets of two form a double header of top rock and the man behind Heartbreaker arrives.
'New brand' needed to boost exports
Scotland needs a new brand to sell its skills and modern industries to the world, according to a new report.
Secretly-filmed MPs deny wrongdoing
Two former foreign secretaries, Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind, have been secretly filmed apparently offering their services to a privat...
'Supertides' forecast for weekend
A phenomenon known as "supertides" is forecast for Scotland's coast on Friday and again on Saturday.
MoD signs warship development deal
The Ministry of Defence signs a £859m deal to support the development of the next generation of Royal Navy warships.
Fertility clinic at hospital reopens
A scandal-hit fertility clinic based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary is reopening after a £1m refurbishment.
UK police in Turkey for Syria girls
British police officers are in Turkey as the search continues for three schoolgirls believed to be heading for Syria to join Islamic State m...
Fertility clinic at hospital reopens
A scandal-hit fertility clinic based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary is reopening after a £1m refurbishment.
Lords raise voting age concerns
A House of Lords committee criticises the plan to transfer power from Westminster to Holyrood to enable 16 and 17-year-olds to vote.
Talks to be held over Tesco closure
Fife Council leaders and former prime minister Gordon Brown are to hold talks with Tesco over the future of the supermarket chain's Kirk...
Warnings issued for hail and sleet
Weather forecasters warn of hazardous driving conditions on Monday and Tuesday as frequent sleet, snow and hail showers sweep across Scotlan...
22 February 2015
Rapist a 'real and present danger'
A rapist who carried out a series of brutal attacks on four women in the south and west of Scotland is jailed for 10 years.
Man stabbed in 'targeted attack'
Police are treating the 'targeted' stabbing of a 19-year-old man in Glasgow as attempted murder.
VIDEO: Scottish Parliament
Nicola Sturgeon defends her record on childcare during first minister's questions.
Man stabbed in 'targeted attack'
Police are treating the 'targeted' stabbing of a 19-year-old man in Glasgow as attempted murder.
Two held as drugs seized at station
Two men are arrested after drugs are seized at Haymarket railway station in Edinburgh.
How a Scottish research team's tiny spring could save thousands of lives
A tiny spring, ten times thinner than a human strand of hair, could pave the way for a device that can predict earthquakes, detect landmines...
'Yarn-bombs' are litter says council
Colourful knitting left on a cycle path is 'littering' and will be removed, Dumfries and Galloway Council says.
Images released of boat rescue
The RNLI releases images of a six-hour operation to rescue a fishing boat that got into difficulty off Montrose on Thursday.
Police raid over poisoned peregrine
Police raid a shooting estate in Stirlingshire after a peregrine falcon is poisoned by the banned pesticide carbofuran.
Call for Rangers director to be axed
The Three Bears group of shareholders urges Rangers to sack finance director Barry Leach following leaked remarks.
Greens to field record candidates
The Scottish Greens will have candidates in 32 of Scotland's 59 Westminster constituencies, with 40% of those standing women.
11-year-old Jay nets goal award
An 11-year-old boy from Northern Ireland wins the Scottish Premiership goal of the month award for January.
Alan Rickman attends Scottish premiere of A Little Chaos
It was a special birthday visit to Scotland for Alan Rickman on Saturday night, as the Harry Potter star attended the Scottish Premiere of h...
Cocaine 'worth £33,000' recovered
A man is charged after cocaine with an estimated street value of about about £33,000 is recovered in Aberdeen.
Man jailed for raping young girls
A 64-year-old man is jailed for 10 years for raping two young girls in Galston, East Ayrshire, over a 16-year period.
Flight diverted after emergency
A Loganair flight from Edinburgh to Orkney is diverted to Aberdeen after declaring a mid-air emergency.
Fracking block 'should be extended'
Anti-fracking groups call on the Scottish government to include underground coal gasification in its moratorium on the development of unconv...
Get a buzz from helping the environment by adopting a bee
Plan Bee Ltd hopes to make a natural and positive impact on the local environment.
Neutering clinics to aid wildcats
Clinics offering free neutering of pet cats are to be held in the west Highlands as part of an effort to protect Scottish wildcats.
Authorities 'failed' over Syria girls
The family of a Scottish woman suspected of encouraging three London schoolgirls to join militants in Syria says security services "fai...
SNP calls for pre-election contact
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon calls for the SNP to be included in pre-election talks with the civil service in Whitehall.
Subcity Radio channels 20th birthday celebrations
Subcity are having a party to celebrate turning 20 with DJs from the past and present alongside a massive production.
21 February 2015
Well have fear factor - Baraclough
Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough is urging his players to stand up and be counted after losing 1-0 to Dundee.
New homes open at Athletes' Village
The first residents move in to homes in the east end of Glasgow built to accommodate athletes at last year's Commonwealth Games.
Scot may have recruited Syria girls
Relatives of a Scottish girl who is suspected of helping recruit three missing London teenagers to Islamic State (IS) in Syria say she is a ...
Scot may have recruited Syria girls
Relatives of a Scottish girl who is suspected of helping recruit three missing London teenagers to Islamic State (IS) in Syria say she is a ...
UKIP 'to stand in every Scots seat'
UKIP says it hopes to field candidates in every seat in Scotland at the general election as the party formally launched its campaign.
Queen's Park v Berwick Rangers
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Queen's Park and Berwick Rangers.
Rangers fans reported over singing
Rangers face an SPFL investigation into alleged sectarian singing by some of their fans at Stark's Park on Friday.
Dolly the sheep to get blue plaque
To mark her contribution to science, Dolly, the first cloned mammal, will also become the first sheep to get a blue plaque.
'Most wanted' fugitive arrested
A suspected drugs trafficker from Liverpool who was placed on an international most-wanted list, is arrested in Amsterdam after 12 years on ...
Rangers fans reported over singing
Rangers face an SPFL investigation into alleged sectarian singing by some of their fans at Stark's Park on Friday.
Hibernian v Dumbarton
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Hibernian and Dumbarton.
Greenock Morton v Stranraer
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Greenock Morton and Stranraer.
Peterhead v Ayr United
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Peterhead and Ayr United.
Stenhousemuir v Airdrieonians
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Stenhousemuir and Airdrieonians.
Albion Rovers v East Stirlingshire
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Albion Rovers and East Stirlingshire.
East Fife v Clyde
Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between East Fife and Clyde.
Man hit by car on A90 carriageway
A 50-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car on the carriageway of the A90 north of Edinburgh.
Couple win underwater photo awards
A Southampton couple celebrate success in a competition showcasing underwater photography.
'Beached' cargo ship refloated
A cargo ship that ran aground near Ardnamurchan Point in the west Highlands is refloated on the high tide.
Dumfries hosts Parliament Day
The Scottish Parliament is coming to Dumfries this weekend, with events aimed at getting local communities more involved in the political pr...
Three escape Stirling bus blaze
A driver and two passengers escape injury after a bus goes on fire at Stirling University Innovation Park.
Kasabian to headline T in the Park
Kasabian and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds join The Libertines as the T in the Park headliners.
Tories 'have right' Scots policies
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson tells an Edinburgh gathering that her party has the right policies for Scotland.
Call for action on wildlife crime
Scotland's reputation is at risk because of the country's failure to investigate and prosecute wildlife crime effectively, it is cla...
Injury probe at trampoline park
Council health and safety inspectors are investigating a new trampoline park in Dalkeith following 102 incidents in three weeks.
Youth festival 'not at arm's length'
The relationship between the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) and the city council is criticised by auditors.
Former cricket star Hoffmann tips Scotland to beat England
Pul Hoffmann played in the 2007 World Cup and thinks Scotland can beat England
Cast your votes for The Glasgow Awards 2015
The Glasgow Awards 2015 will reward individuals, businesses and organisations that have proved themselves to be valuable to our city's s...
Scotland's Twa Tenors: two lads 'fae the schemes' with operatic dreams
After nearly 30 years each as a cabbie and leckie reader, Wayne O'Hare and Paul Sullivan decided to have a bit of a sing-song. Neither m...
Could your pooch be the next big doggy star?
A theatre group is on the look out for a performing dog to star at 2015 Glasgow Comedy Festival.
Fire in Babylon cranks up the heat at new restaurant
Fire in Babylon plans to bring people together through West Indies food, music and culture at their new Glasgow restaurant.
Lost Sherlock Holmes story discovered
A long-lost Sherlock Holmes story has been found lying forgotten in an attic more than a hundred years after it was first published.
Maker of Barbie creates Nessie doll
The toymaker behind Barbie creates a new doll inspired by Scotland's Loch Ness Monster myth.
Warnings issued for wintry weekend
Forecasters issue warnings of wintry weather over the weekend, with the risk of travel disruption and hazardous driving conditions.
Competitors to contest Snowman Rally
The Highland Car Club's 60th Snowman Rally is due to start from Inverness later.
20 February 2015
Warning over rise in fake law firms
Scottish solicitors are increasingly being targeted by fraudsters who use their details on fake law firm websites, according to a legal body...
Rapist a 'real and present danger'
A rapist who carried out a series of brutal attacks on four women in the south and west of Scotland is jailed for 10 years.
Glasgow Warriors v Ospreys (Sat)
Team news ahead of Glasgow Warriors' Pro12 match against Ospreys at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.
Rangers will host EGM at Ibrox home
Rangers respond to a second London hotel refusing to host their general meeting by deciding to stage it at Ibrox.
McIntyre has faith in County players
Manager Jim McIntyre says he has never doubted that his Ross County side are good enough to escape relegation.
11-year-old Jay nets goal award
An 11-year-old boy from Northern Ireland wins the Scottish Premiership goal of the month award for January.
Mackintosh centre at Willow Tearooms
Willow Tearoom to host centre dedicated to Charles Rennie Mackintosh
'Yarn-bombs' are litter says council
Colourful knitting left on a cycle path is 'littering' and will be removed, Dumfries and Galloway Council says.
Images released of boat rescue
The RNLI releases images of a six-hour operation to rescue a fishing boat that got into difficulty off Montrose on Thursday.
Chanel in Scots knitwear jobs boost
Paris fashion house Chanel unveils plans to expand its workforce at its Borders knitwear factory, to meet a surge in demand.
Scots MP warning on Labour/SNP pact
Scotland's only Conservative MP David Mundell tells his party conference that a post-election Labour/SNP power deal would be a disaster ...
Profits up sharply for Standard Life
Standard Life's share price rises after the pensions and insurance firm reports a sharp rise in pre-tax operating profit.
11-year-old Jay nets goal award
An 11-year-old boy from Northern Ireland wins the Scottish Premiership goal of the month award for January.
Cocaine 'worth £33,000' recovered
A man is charged after cocaine with an estimated street value of about about £33,000 is recovered in Aberdeen.
Man jailed for raping young girls
A 64-year-old man is jailed for 10 years for raping two young girls in Galston, East Ayrshire, over a 16-year period.
St Mirren side Gow until summer
St Mirren sign forward Alan Gow on a deal until the end of the season, following a recent trial spell.
Man jailed for raping young girls
A 64-year-old man is jailed for 10 years for raping two young girls in Galston, East Ayrshire, over a 16-year period.
Flight diverted after emergency
A Loganair flight from Edinburgh to Orkney has been diverted to Aberdeen after declaring a mid-air emergency.
Arrests made in drugs operation
Police officers in Scotland and England arrest 18 people in a joint operation to target a gang involved in serious and organised crime.
Raith Rovers v Rangers
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Scottish Championship game between Raith Rovers and Rangers.
Neutering clinics to aid wildcats
Clinics offering free neutering of pet cats are to be held in the west Highlands as part of an effort to protect Scottish wildcats.
New homes open at Athletes' Village
The first residents move in to homes in the east end of Glasgow built to accommodate athletes at last year's Commonwealth Games.
Gordon grateful for Celtic recovery
Craig Gordon was thankful for the reaction of Celtic fans after being at fault for Inter Milan's third in the sides' 3-3 draw.
Board issues not affecting Rangers
Striker Nicky Clark insists Rangers' off-field issues are not responsible for the team's recent slump in form.
Teale suspended for referee comments
St Mirren boss Gary Teale given two-match touchline ban for criticism of referee Steven McLean, one of which is suspended
Man dies and two hurt in crash
Police appeal for witnesses after a man dies and two others are taken to hospital following a two-car crash near Newburgh in Fife.
First Residents Move In To The Athletes Village
The first residents are now moving in to the award-winning Athletes' Village in Dalmarnock, which was home to around 7,000 competitors a...
Waste energy plant plans scrapped
Plans to build a plant which would produce energy from waste are scrapped after changes to Scottish waste policy.
New homes open at Athletes' Village
The first residents move in to homes in the east end of Glasgow built to accommodate athletes at last year's Commonwealth Games.
Deila relishes 'unbelievable' match
Celtic boss Ronny Deila says his previous football experiences could not compare to the match against Inter Milan.
Celtic 3-3 Inter Milan
John Guidetti's late equaliser ensures Celtic go into their Europa League second leg with Inter Milan on level terms.
Rangers confirm Ibrox EGM date
Rangers' extraordinary general meeting will take place on 6 March, as the board ask Dave King for clarity over his plans.
VIDEO: Scottish Tory conference 2015
Live coverage of the Scottish Conservative Party conference in Edinburgh.
'Most wanted' fugitive arrested
A suspected drugs trafficker from Liverpool who was placed on an international most-wanted list, is arrested in Amsterdam after 12 years on ...
Celtic 3-3 Inter Milan
John Guidetti's added-time equaliser ensures Celtic go into the second leg of their Europa League tie against Inter Milan with the score...
Deila relishes 'unbelievable' match
Celtic boss Ronny Deila says his previous football experiences could not compare to the match against Inter Milan.
Rangers confirm Ibrox EGM date
Rangers' extraordinary general meeting will take place on 6 March, as the board ask Dave King for clarity over his plans.
Stamp of approval for bionic hand
A pioneering invention by a Dumfries-born engineer is featured on a new set of Royal Mail stamps celebrating Inventive Britain.
Fishing boat towed into harbour
A Stornoway-registered fishing boat is towed to safety after it began taking on water about 31 miles east of Montrose.
British Gas owner in big profit fall
Centrica, the owner of British Gas, reports a big fall in profits after being hit by the drop in oil prices and by warmer weather.
'Beached' cargo ship refloated
A large cargo ship that ran aground near Ardnamurchan Point in the west Highlands is refloated on the high tide.
Police lost 20,000 search records
Police Scotland admits it lost 20,000 stop and search records because "the wrong button was pressed".
'Not enough' council childcare
Fewer than one in six councils in Scotland have enough childcare capacity to meet the needs of working parents, according to new research.
Parents seek school opt-out option
A group of parents fighting to save a Catholic primary school are launching an audacious bid to keep it open.
Scots Tories 'parent power' call
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson is to call for a "parent power" shake-up of education in a speech to her party conferen...
Call for action on wildlife crime
Scotland's reputation is at risk because of the country's failure to investigate and prosecute wildlife crime effectively, it is cla...
Injury probe at trampoline park
Health and safety inspectors are investigating a new trampoline park following 102 injuries at the Midlothian centre.
Youth festival 'not at arm's length'
The relationship between the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) and the city council is criticised by auditors.
Pate factory opens £5m extension
More than 1,000 tonnes of pate is to be produced at a Dumfries and Galloway factory, following the opening of a multi-million pound extensio...
Maker of Barbie creates Nessie doll
The toymaker behind Barbie creates a new doll inspired by Scotland's Loch Ness Monster myth.
19 February 2015
Two men admit attacking gay couple
Two men admit carrying out a vicious homophobic attack on a gay couple in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.
Firmed fined £60,000 for roof death
A Fraserburgh business is fined £60,000 after a 57-year-old man died when he fell through a roof while working.
Two men admit attacking gay couple
Two men admit carrying out a vicious homophobic attack on a gay couple in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.
Plan to remove all Uist hedgehogs
A plan to remove all hedgehogs from the Uists in the Western Isles over a 10-year period is proposed by Scottish Natural Heritage.
Glasgow invests in jobs and education
Glasgow City Council has passed a budget for the next financial year which invests in education and jobs.
Hamilton Academical 0-3 Aberdeen
Aberdeen narrow the gap between themselves and leaders Celtic to three points with three goals against Hamilton.
Accused denied killing dog walker
The man accused of murdering a dog walker in a Glasgow park told police: "It wasn't me," a court hears.
Accused denied killing dog walker
The man accused of murdering a dog walker in a Glasgow park told police: "It wasn't me," a court hears.
Fugitive 'robbed shop at knifepoint'
Police say a prisoner who escaped from custody in Ireland robbed a Belfast shop at knifepoint, shortly before he was arrested.
Fugitive 'robbed shop at knifepoint'
Police say a prisoner who escaped from custody in the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday robbed a Belfast shop at knifepoint, shortly before he ...
Cat caught in trap may lose its leg
A cat may lose its leg after being injured in a spring trap which the SSPCA believes may have been set incorrectly or illegally.
STV plans local TV stations revamp
STV is to revamp its local television stations for Glasgow and Edinburgh, with broadcasting hours being extended.
Three escape Stirling bus blaze
A driver and two passengers escape injury after a bus goes on fire at Stirling University Innovation Park.
STV plans local TV stations revamp
STV is to revamp its local television stations for Glasgow and Edinburgh, with broadcasting hours being extended.
Council's nursery places and funding statement
Executive member for Education and Young People responds to questions about early years places across the city and national policy funding.
Cat caught in trap may lose its leg
A cat may lose its leg after being injured in a spring trap which the SSPCA believes may have been set incorrectly or illegally.
Abuse in wake of mental health masks
Staff and students who took part in training involving tutors wearing masks to portray people with mental health problems receive abuse.
Waste sorting plant gets go-ahead
The Scottish government approves plans for a waste sorting plant near the Caledonian Canal in Inverness.
McIntyre has faith in County players
Manager Jim McIntyre says he has never doubted that his Ross County side are good enough to escape relegation.
Driver appeal after serious crash
Police investigating a serious crash on the outskirts of Aberdeen appeal for a driver who may have information to come forward.
MSPs hold final poll tax debt debate
A new law to end the collection of historic poll tax debt is expected to be backed at the Scottish Parliament which will host a final debate...
New school plans unveiled
Detailed plans for a new school in Dalbeattie are set to be considered by Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning committee.
Scottish unemployment down by 15,000
Unemployment in Scotland fell by 15,000 between October and December and now stands at 149,000, according to official figures.
Support sought for new wind farm
Postal ballot papers are sent out to people on the Black Isle in the Highlands asking if they support plans for a community wind farm.
Fire crews tackle blaze at church
More than 30 firefighters tackle a major blaze at a derelict church in Hatton, near Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire.
Ewan McGregor to direct first film
Scottish actor Ewan McGregor signs up to direct his first film - an adaptation of Philip Roth's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel American Pa...
Fire alert at historic Skye castle
Firefighters are called to Dunvegan Castle on Skye after a member of the public reported seeing smoke coming from one of its rooms.
Far north airport to be upgraded
Wick John O'Groats Airport is set for a major upgrade later this year to improve safety and boost future growth.
McIntyre revels in vital victory
Managers Jim McIntyre and Ian Baraclough talk to BBC Scotland after Ross County's 3-2 win over Motherwell.
Plan to refloat grounded cargo ship
Salvage experts start work to refloat a large cargo ship that ran aground near Ardnamurchan Point in the west Highlands.
Council extends membership of Cosla
Dumfries and Galloway Council extends its membership of Cosla by 12 months, a year after tendering its notice to quit the organisation.
Man dies and two hurt in crash
Police appeal for witnesses after a man dies and two others are taken to hospital following a two-car crash near Newburgh in Fife.
Heart of Midlothian 1-0 Livingston
Jamie Walker's solitary goal is enough to give Scottish Championship leaders Hearts victory over Livingston.
Family conflict link to homelessness
Too many children in Scotland are becoming homeless because of arguments at home, the Edinburgh Cyrenians charity claims.
Lib Dem peer George Mackie dies
Tributes are paid to the Liberal Democrat peer and farmer George Mackie, who has died at the age of 95.
Police: Fugitive 'stabbed himself'
A prisoner from Glasgow who escaped from custody in the Republic of Ireland and was later arrested in Belfast stabbed himself in the stomach...
Call for special Marischal meeting
The SNP group at Aberdeen City Council requests a special meeting be held to debate the future of the controversial Marischal Square project...
Diver death boss guilty over safety
The owner of a shellfish boat is found guilty of safety failings that led to the death of a diver in the Firth of Forth.
Police: Fugitive 'stabbed himself'
A prisoner who escaped from custody in the Republic of Ireland and was later arrested in Belfast is receiving hospital treatment after he st...
Stamp of approval for bionic hand
A pioneering invention by a Dumfries-born engineer is featured on a new set of Royal Mail stamps celebrating Inventive Britain.
Wrestler Grado begs 'Say yes Madonna'
Grado, a professional wrestler, appeals to Madonna to allow him to use Like a Prayer in a US broadcast of his latest match.
Wrestler Grado begs 'Say yes Madonna'
Grado, a professional wrestler, appeals to Madonna to allow him to use Like a Prayer in a US broadcast of his latest match.
Parents seek school opt-out option
A group of parents fighting to save a Catholic primary school are launching an audacious bid to keep it open.
'Not enough' council childcare
Fewer than one in six councils in Scotland have enough childcare capacity to meet the needs of working parents, according to new research.
British Gas owner in big profit fall
Centrica, the owner of British Gas, reports a big fall in profits after being hit by the drop in oil prices and by warmer weather.
Fishing vessel rescue under way
A rescue operation is under way after a Stornoway-registered fishing boat began taking on water about 30 miles east of Montrose.
Sandwich chain offers homeless help
An Edinburgh sandwich shop which raised enough money to offer 36,000 plates of food to homeless people is now offering advice alongside food...
Police must explain 'sorry mess'
Police Scotland must give an "honest explanation" for the "sorry mess" over its handling of data on stop-and-search, an ...
'Not enough' council childcare
Fewer than one in six councils in Scotland have enough childcare capacity to meet the needs of working parents, according to new research.
Parents seek school opt-out option
A group of parents fighting to save a Catholic primary school are launching an audacious bid to keep it open.
18 February 2015
Swan dies from fishing wire injuries
Fishermen at a West Lothian loch are being urged to dispose of their used equipment responsibly after a swan became trapped in fishing wire ...
Dog walker hurt in street slashing
Police appeal for help in tracing a man who slashed a dog walker in the west end of Glasgow.
NHS Grampian apology over patient
NHS Grampian is told to apologise after a complaint about a failure to provide a patient who later died with a proper level of treatment was...
Sturgeon grilled by committee heads
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is quizzed by conveners of Holyrood committees on a range of topics from the NHS to education.
Police raid £52,000 cannabis farm
Police recover about £52,000 worth of cannabis from a property in Partick in the west end of Glasgow.
Workmen rescued from huge blaze
Four workmen are rescued from a huge fire at a bed and breakfast in Edinburgh.
Police raid £52,000 cannabis farm
Police recover about £52,000 worth of cannabis from a property in Partick in the west end of Glasgow.
Accused 'may have killed' dog walker
A man accused of murdering a dog walker told his mother he did not know if he killed her, a court hears.
Accused 'may have killed' dog walker
A man accused of murdering a dog walker told his mother he did not know if he killed her, a court hears.
'No threat to energy supply' - Cable
The UK government's Business Secretary Vince Cable says there is no threat to the security of Scotland's electricity supply.
Man fights off gang of intruders
A 36-year-old man fought off four intruders after they broke into his Edinburgh house in Afton Terrace.
Scot is oldest Chelsea Pensioner
The oldest living Chelsea Pensioner, Dundonian Peter Carrie, marks his 100th birthday with a trip to visit family in Scotland.
Badger in Valentine's Day shop stop
A badger is filmed making a Valentine's Day stop at one of Scotland's busiest shopping centres.
Man faces trial over comedian murder
A man is to stand trial charged with murdering a Scottish comedian more than 17 years after he was found dead at his Glasgow home.
Badger in Valentine's Day shop stop
A badger is filmed making a Valentine's Day stop at one of Scotland's busiest shopping centres.
Man faces trial over comedian murder
A man is to stand trial charged with murdering a Scottish comedian more than 17 years after he was found dead at his Glasgow home.
Crash teenager awarded £1m damages
An Aberdeenshire teenager seriously injured when she was hit by a car will receive damages of more than £1m following a lengthy court battle...
Firearms teen challenges sentence
A teenager who sparked a major firearms incident in Shetland is appealing against his three-year custodial sentence.
Sub-sea specialist in administration
A leading specialist sub-sea oil and gas engineering business in the Highlands has gone into administration.
Motion tabled over Marischal Square
Aberdeen's controversial Marischal Square development could come before councillors again next month, with opponents hoping to force a r...
'Yarn bombers' strike on cycle path
A group of "yarn bombers" strikes by leaving knitted items along the bollards and railings of a cycle path in Dumfries.
Sandy Knowe wind farm plan rejected
Plans for a 30-turbine wind farm near Kirkconnel in Upper Nithsdale are refused by the Scottish government.
Underground street to get revamp
An Edinburgh tourist attraction in an underground street is set to expand following a £500,00 cash injection.
Emails contradict police claims
Police Scotland was not forced to release "inaccurate" stop-search data, according to new evidence released by the Information Com...
Gleneagles objects to T in the Park
Agents for the Gleneagles Hotel lodge formal opposition to the plans to host T in the Park at Strathallan Castle.
Drug 'fringe festival' claim denied
Claims an annual music event near Moffat is becoming a "fringe festival for drug use" are rejected as "completely unsubstanti...
Whisky maker set to boost capacity
A whisky distiller is set to boost its production capacity after securing a £10m financing package with Bank of Scotland.
Whisky maker set to boost capacity
A whisky distiller is set to boost its production capacity after securing a £10m financing package with Bank of Scotland.
Rangers will host EGM at Ibrox home
Rangers respond to a second London hotel refusing to host their general meeting by deciding to stage it at Ibrox Stadium.
Prisoner 'may be en route to UK'
A man from Glasgow who escaped from custody in the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday may be trying to get to Britain through Northern Ireland.
Prisoner 'may be' en route to UK
A man from Glasgow who escaped from custody in the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday may be trying to get to Britain through Northern Ireland.
Crews battle sewage plant blaze
Fire crews battle a blaze at a waste water treatment works outside Arbroath through the early hours of the morning.
Scots textile centre location agreed
Galashiels in the Scottish Borders is selected as the planned base for a national centre of textiles.
Officers stabbed as prisoner escapes
Irish police are continuing to search for a prisoner who escaped from custody in a Dublin hospital after allegedly stabbing two prison offic...
Scottish unemployment down by 15,000
Unemployment in Scotland fell by 15,000 between October and December and now stands at 149,000, according to official figures.
Officers stabbed as prisoner escapes
Police search for a prisoner with links to Glasgow who escaped from custody in a Dublin hospital after allegedly stabbing two prison officer...
Scots hospitals to ban e-cigarettes
Patients and visitors are to be banned from using electronic cigarettes in hospital grounds across Scotland within weeks.
Scottish unemployment down by 15,000
Unemployment in Scotland fell by 15,000 between October and December and now stands at 149,000, according to official figures.
Fire crews tackle blaze at church
More than 30 firefighters have been tackling a major blaze at a derelict church in Hatton, near Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire.
Man jailed over cannabis crop
A man who admitted growing cannabis plants worth up to £130,000 in his home in Gretna is jailed.
Large container ship runs aground
A large cargo ship has got into difficulty near Ardnamurchan Point in the West Highlands.
McIntyre revels in vital victory
Managers Jim McIntyre and Ian Baraclough talk to BBC Scotland after Ross County's 3-2 win over Motherwell.
Ross County 3-2 Motherwell
Ross County pick up a rare home win to close within three points of Motherwell at the foot of the Premiership.
Club disciplines fined footballers
Two Inverness Caledonian Thistle players are "dealt with" by the club after they are involved in an incident which saw winger Aaro...
Two hurt as car bursts into flames
Two people are seriously injured in a crash involving two cars, one of which burst into flames.
Scots hospitals to ban e-cigarettes
Patients and visitors are to be banned from using electronic cigarettes in hospital grounds across Scotland within weeks.
Family conflict link to homelessness
Too many children in Scotland are becoming homeless because of arguments at home, the Edinburgh Cyrenians charity claims.
Bad weather hits high street sales
Scottish retailers saw sales fall in January, with poor weather pushing shoppers online, a new report suggests.
17 February 2015
Lib Dem peer George Mackie dies
Tributes are paid to the Liberal Democrat peer and farmer George Mackie, who has died at the age of 95.
Is the oil running out?
It took hundreds of millions of years to create the world's oil reserves and less than a century before oil became the commodity on whic...
Foster carer probe told of failings
A man whose wife was killed by their foster child tells a fatal accident inquiry that social work failures should be investigated "quit...
Foster carer probe told of failings
A man whose wife was killed by their foster child tells a fatal accident inquiry that social work failures should be investigated "quit...
Men sought over armed raid on hotel
Police attempt to trace two men who carried out an armed robbery at the Parkville Hotel in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire.
Footage shows bid to kill goshawks
Men suspected to be trying to kill protected goshawks in Aberdeenshire are being sought by police after being captured by a special video ca...
Policeman told husband of park death
A policeman tells a court how he broke the news to a man that his wife had died after she was found fatally injured in a Glasgow park.
Final arguments on assisted suicide
The MSP behind the Assisted Suicide Scotland bill tells MSPs it is "fit for purpose" in spite of claims of "flaws" in it...
Policeman told husband of park death
A policeman tells a court how he broke the news to a man that his wife had died after she was found fatally injured in a Glasgow park.
Final arguments on assisted suicide
The MSP behind the Assisted Suicide Scotland bill tells MSPs it is "fit for purpose" in spite of claims of "flaws" in it...
Scottish hospital death rates fall
The number of people dying within a month of admission to hospital has continued to fall, according to NHS statistics.
Swan dies from fishing wire injuries
Fishermen at a West Lothian loch are being urged to dispose of their used equipment responsibly after a swan became trapped in fishing wire ...
Law firm unveils big expansion plans
An Aberdeen-based law firm is expanding into Scotland's central belt with aims to expand earnings and recruitment.
Law firm unveils big expansion plans
An Aberdeen-based law firm is expanding into Scotland's central belt with aims to expand earnings and recruitment.
Glasgow to host a major swapping, sharing and donating event as part of national re-use week
Green Year chair Bailie Liz Cameron and 60 Minute Makeover star John Amabile urged shoppers to reap the benefits of swapping, sharing and pa...
Probe as 14 dead hens found in bin
The Scottish SPCA investigates after 14 dead hens are found in a bin at a layby on the B818 Denny to Fintry road.
Coal mining company halves output
The company that runs most of Scotland's remaining opencast coal mines is to half its output due to falling prices.
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