Scots photographer sells Nepal prints to help friends caught in quake

An amateur photographer from Glasgow is selling off copies of his prints to raise funds for his friends in Nepal following Saturday's ea...

Bearsden and Milngavie Highland Games returns for 42nd annual event

The Bearsden and Milngavie Highland Games will be hosting their haggis hurling competition at the annual event on June 13.

Man jailed over guns and drugs find

A man who was investigated over a shooting in Glasgow is jailed for firearms and drugs offences.

Lisa Hague takes on £30k auction challenge for Marie Curie

She has already raised over £1m for incredible causes in the past - now Kris Commons' fiance Lisa is taking on a whole new challenge for...

Man faces trial over flats murder

A man is to stand trial charged with the murder of a man who was found dead in a close in Glasgow's Castlemilk area.

Practice mine scare closes shoreline

A stretch of coastline was sealed off in North Ayrshire following concerns that an unexploded mine had washed up.

Animal ban for live bait snake owner

A man is banned from keeping animals over the appalling treatment of mice, rats and rabbits which he intended to feed to his pet snakes.

Ditch the cinema for Glasgow University's outdoor film extravaganza

Grosvenor Cinema will be teaming up with the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow Science Festival for outdoor screenings in the University...

Men injured in Ayrshire car crash

Two men are injured - one of them seriously - following a collision between two cars in East Ayrshire.

Driver unhurt as lorry overturns

A driver escapes injury after the lorry he was driving overturned on to rocks at the seafront in North Ayrshire.

Pair face Charles estate charges

Two people appear in court charged with breach of the peace at a country estate in Scotland where Prince Charles was visiting.

Tea for a Tenner: roasted lamb with root vegetables in pastry

You know you're in for a good dinner when your chef's students have gone from the college kitchen, to cooking for the Queen

'Govan Ghost' accused of haunting tap in Glasgow

A paranormal team have launched an investigation into the century old Pearce Institute in Govan after reports of some unusual encounters.

Woman embezzled £726,000 charity cash

A mother of three admits embezzling £726,000 from trusts that were set up to help charities.

Shackleton's granddaughter presents medals to Lord Provost and Lord Smith of Kelvin

Polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's grand-daughter presented medals in memory of his leadership skills to the Lord Provost of Glasgow and...

Rangers charity on target to fund one million vaccines

The Rangers Charity Foundation have funded 800,000 vaccines worth around £250,000 and they're still fundraising.

Scots start-up says dog beer and bowties are new must-haves

A new company based in Scotland are hoping to deliver trendy treats to your canine friend from doggy beer and doughnuts to the latest fashio...

Researcher discovers 'oldest book'

What is believed to be Scotland's earliest non-religious manuscript is discovered by a researcher at the University of Glasgow.

Ewan McGregor auctions off vintage convertible on Ebay

He has always been a bit of a petrolhead, but now Hollywood actor Ewan McGregor is auctioning off one of his beloved sets of wheels on Ebay....

Come Dine With Me on hunt for budding Glasgow chefs

Amateur chefs are being invited to try out their skills on Come Dine With Me.

Woman and child attacked on footpath

A 19-year-old woman carrying her one-year-old son is attacked as she walked along a footpath in Greenfaulds, North Lanarkshire.

Woman dies after fire at house

A woman dies following a fire at a house in Airdrie in North Lanarkshire.

'Scarred FOR Life' exhibition set for Glasgow hospital display

The exhibition is set to go on display at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital next Friday, to change the perception that scars should be hi...

Doctor banned over patient photos

A Glasgow-based doctor who took photographs of vulnerable patients without their consent is banned from practising for three years.

Prepare to beat the clock at Glasgow's latest escape game

Glasgow's newest escape game Tick Tock Unlock has opened at The Hatrack 144 St Vincent Street.

Sweet success: Glasgow med student's 'Candy Anatomy'

A Scottish student has had the surprise of his life after his 'Candy Anatomy' hobby became a worldwide hit.

Mutual reaches £1bn funds milestone

Financial services group Scottish Friendly has passed a milestone of £1bn of funds under management for the first time.

Archaeologists prepare for Waterloo

An international team, including archaeologists from the University of Glasgow, are ready to begin a dig on the Waterloo battlefield.

Firm launches brewery funding scheme

Scottish firm Innis & Gunn launches an investment scheme to help raise £3m for a new brewery in south east Scotland.

Man cleared over drug dealer death

A former policeman has walked free from court after being cleared of murdering drug dealer Martin Toner more than a decade ago.

Entries now open for Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run

Professional boxer Charlie Flynn and veteran runner Charlie Docherty launch the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run 2015.

'Go home snow, you're drunk': Glaswegians react to April weather

From sunshine and warmth one day to snow and hail the next - Glasgow's ever changing weather is confusing the public.

Little wonders: student's miniature art pokes fun at social media

Design student Jack Proctor is thinking small and making a big impact in highlighting how much time people spend on social media with his mi...

International conference to hail Glasgow as leading city-region on climate change adaptation

Glasgow has won a bid to host the 3rd European Climate Change Adaptation Conference (ECCA) in 2017, it was announced today (Tuesday 28 April...

Family butcher in £250,000 Asda deal

An Ayrshire-based family-run butcher secures a £250,000 deal to supply a supermarket chain with its new range of pies.

Glasgow's 'life-saving knickers' has Europe hooked

The underwear brand giving Glasgow ostomy patients a new lease of life has recently announced an expansion into healthcare systems across Eu...

Property firm plans newt underpass

A special underpass for newts is being planned as part of proposals for a major housing development in North Lanarkshire.

Life sentence for 'horrifying' rapes

A man who raped three women and threatened to rape a fourth is given a lifelong restriction order.

Still Game’s live show among winners at Scottish Comedy Awards 2015

Scottish comedy stars were celebrated at a glitzy ceremony for the second annual Scottish Comedy Awards.

Scottish house prices rise sharply

Property prices rose sharply in Scotland between January and March, according to figures from Registers of Scotland (RoS).

'How are you doing Scotland?!' Take That storm Glasgow as UK tour launches

The Take That lads are back - and if their fans have anything to do with it, they're back for good.

Giant slip 'n' slide hopes to test the waters in Scotland

Scottish thrill-seekers could have an exciting new way to access their inner child this summer as a whopping 300-metre slip 'n' slid...

Krispy Kreme to roll new venue into Glasgow

Glasgow's Krispy Kreme is set to arrive at the former Clydebuilt Scottish Maritime Museum at King's Inch Drive in Renfrew.

Funeral for murdered Cork student

A funeral for Irish student Karen Buckley, who was murdered in Glasgow earlier this month, is to be held in County Cork later.

Homes planned for power station site

A large housing development is to be built on the site of the former Dalmarnock Power Station in the east end of Glasgow.

Memorial to anti-war campaigners unveiled in Glasgow

A memorial dedicated to anti-war campaigners has been unveiled by Glasgow's Lord Provost Sadie Docherty at Glasgow Green.

Take That fans brave snow and hail for start of UK tour

Neither snow nor rain nor general Scottish weather conditions can stay these Take That fans from their music idols.

Parents set up charity appeal marking anniversary of brave son's death

The parents of brave young Alfie Sharpe have set up a charity appeal for children with neuroblastoma in his name to mark the anniversary of ...

Man in court over police stabbing

A 38-year-old man appears in court in Glasgow charged with attempting to murder a police officer at the weekend.

UFC expect 'rapid sell-out' for first ever Scottish fight night

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is coming to Glasgow on July 18.

Glasgow Science Festival releases explosive programme for 2015

The Glasgow Science Festival has released its explosive programme for 2015 from June 4 - 14.

Anger over council's £27million new Barrhead High project

Increasing costs of the £27million Barrhead High School has meant that the school is already facing problems despite building work not havin...

Heavens above: Students capture incredible 'edge of space' snaps

Students from the University of Glasgow snapped up these images from a balloon during their high-altitude meteorite contamination experiment...

St Mirren captain 'spears' team-mate

St Mirren captain Steven Thompson says he is "mortified" after 'spearing' team-mate John McGinn in a training ground prank...

Scots missing after Nepal disaster

Several Scots are among those still unaccounted for following the massive earthquake which hit Nepal on Saturday.

Star Wars fan gets creative as The Force Awakens in Glasgow

Mark Boyle has been a Star Wars fan ever since the Rebel Alliance first hatched plans to destroy the Death Star - and the trailer for the la...

'Death star' welcomes first patients

The UK's newest hospital, the £842m South Glasgow University Hospital, is due to welcome its first patients later.

Memorial for anti-war campaigners

A memorial to those who campaigned against the Great War more than a century ago is to be unveiled in Glasgow.

Murdered student's body brought home

The body of Irish student Karen Buckley, who was murdered in Glasgow earlier this month, is brought home to County Cork.

Scots caught up in Nepal earthquake

At least three Scots are known to be caught up in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit the Everest region on Saturday.

Scotland gets a splash of Holi Fest colour as Club MTV arrives

The national Club MTV tour are bringing Holi Festival to Scotland a little early this year as they roll out paint canons in the O2 ABC and t...

Dad and daughter team carve 5000-year-old Bog Oak pens

A single dad and his daughter have been 'overwhelmed' with support for their idea to carve ancient bog oak pens out of 5000-year-old...

McCall "sickened" by McCulloch boos

Rangers manager Stuart McCall was "sickened" by the Ibrox crowd's booing of Lee McCulloch during the draw with Falkirk.

Shackles off St Mirren - Teale

St Mirren manager Gary Teale celebrates victory while Kilmarnock boss Gary Locke is unhappy with the performance.

Appeal over 'dangerous' missing man

Police appeal for help in tracing an ex prisoner whom they have described as potentially dangerous.

Stranraer v Greenock Morton

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Stranraer and Greenock Morton.

Higgins hopes for Ding-McGill final

John Higgins says Anthony McGill is a credit to himself as he prepares for the World Championship quarter-final.

Higgins loses out to Ding at Worlds

Four-time champion John Higgins is knocked out of the World Snooker Championship after losing 13-9 to Ding Junhui.

Rangers v Falkirk

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Rangers and Falkirk.

Connacht v Glasgow Warriors (Sat)

Jonny Gray will captain Glasgow for the first time as they take on Connacht in Galway in a crucial Pro12 encounter.

St Mirren v Kilmarnock

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between St Mirren and Kilmarnock.

Ross County v Partick Thistle

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Ross County and Partick Thistle.

Selby suffers early Crucible exit

Defending champion Mark Selby is beaten by qualifier Anthony McGill in the second round of the World Championship.

Players deserve Accies win - Canning

Hamilton player-manager Martin Canning reacts to his first win as boss, along with Motherwell counterpart Ian Baraclough.

Hamilton Academical 2-0 Motherwell

Hamilton player-manager Martin Canning claims his first win since taking charge with victory over rivals Motherwell.

Queen of the South v Dumbarton

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Queen of the South and Dumbarton.

Ayr United v Stirling Albion

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Ayr United and Stirling Albion.

Peterhead v Airdrieonians

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Peterhead and Airdrieonians.

Albion Rovers v Arbroath

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Albion Rovers and Arbroath.

Montrose v Clyde

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Montrose and Clyde.

Queen's Park v East Stirlingshire

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Queen's Park and East Stirlingshire.

Meekings panel issue note of reasons

Inverness's Josh Meekings was cleared of a potential ban because the judicial panel "was not entitled to determine the matter"...

McCall builds a dossier of targets

Rangers boss Stuart McCall says he is building a dossier of targets, despite the uncertainty over his position and budget.

Deila wants refs to explain calls

Celtic manager Ronny Deila believes referees should explain their decisions to foster greater transparency in the game.

Dundee United v Celtic (Sun)

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Dundee United and Celtic.

McGill can win world title - Selby

Mark Selby says Anthony McGill has the ability to win the World Championship after the qualifier beat the world number one.

For one day only: Garden of Cosmic Speculation opens to public

The Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Dumfries is a breathtaking experience that is only open to the public for five hours every year on Sunda...

Coast to coast: Ultra runner taking on 24 hour five marathon challenge

Mark Horne will take on the his biggest challenge to date as he attempts to run John Muir Way coast to coast route in just 24 hours.

Labour candidate gets 'death threat'

A senior Scottish Labour politician has had a death threat left on his answering machine, the party says.

Tea for a Tenner: Thaikhun style papaya salad and pork skewers

Fresh from winning Scottish Asian Restaurant of the Year at the Entertainment Awards, Chaophraya cooked up a Thairiffic dish on The Riversid...

Pair hunted after Post Office raid

Two men steal a five-figure sum of money during an armed robbery at a Post Office in Glasgow.

Police appeal over sexual assault

Police appeal for two members of the public to contact them after a 23-year-old woman is sexually assaulted by a driver in Glasgow.

Man in court over student murder

A man appears in court for a second time charged with murdering Irish student Karen Buckley.

Man admits trying to rape teenager

A man admits assaulting and attempting to rape a teenager in a wooded area in Irvine.

Wind power firm in £30m funding deal

A Glasgow-based renewable energy firm plans to develop wind turbine schemes across the UK after signing a £30m funding deal.

Feature stories of the week: Royal Baby, a secret bunker and 'Pie Face'

What Kate and Wills can expect from baby number two, inside Scotland's newly discovered secret war bunker and an interview with the gigg...

The Color Run springs into Glasgow for Scottish debut

Glasgow will be home to the 'happiest 5k race on the planet' as part of the 2015 Color Run UK tour.

Expert in search for murdered girl

A geoforensics expert is enlisted to help find the remains of Lanarkshire schoolgirl Moira Anderson who has been missing since 1957.

Five people hurt in two car crash

Five people are injured after two cars collided on the A71 Galston Road, near Hurlford, in East Ayrshire

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A selection of your pictures taken across Scotland

Glasgow shivers with anticipation as Rocky Horror confirmed to return

Glasgow will adjust its stockings and lace its corsets as the fabulous Richard O'Brien cult classic Rocky Horror makes its way back to t...

Cathedral visit charge plan dropped

A controversial plan to charge visitors to Glasgow Cathedral is suspended following a public backlash.

Funeral for former MSP Tom McCabe

Senior figures from Scottish politics are attending a funeral service for former Labour MSP and minister Tom McCabe who died last week.

Think Pink: Salmond parody urges breast cancer donations on election day

Twitter parody Angry Salmond is using his powers to urge voters to donate to the Breast Cancer Campaign after voting in the General Election...

Anger over Dungavel visit refusal

Trade union, religious and refugee groups voice their anger at having been refused access to the Dungavel immigration removal centre.

Vocational prospectus further education college guides published

The 2015/16 prospectus has been compiled by the council in collaboration with all three of Glasgow's further education colleges - City o...

Budding gardeners make Ruchill Park blooming marvellous

Ruchill Park's spectacular springtime daffodils have bloomed, thanks to some help from local school children.

Firms facing closure over 'historic' repair bills to premises

Ladywell Crystals and Healing on Glasgow's High Street have handed in a petition of 5000 signatures over £5000 of 'historic' rep...

Stargazers snap Lyrid meteor shower from Scotland

All eyes were on the sky for the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower.

Dumbarton 1-3 Rangers

Ryan Hardie scores twice on his first start as Rangers come from behind to edge closer to sealing second place in the Championship.

Airdrieonians 2-0 Ayr United

Bob McHugh scores two late goals as Airdrieonians maintain their faint promotion play-off hopes by beating Ayr United.

Stirling Albion 0-2 Greenock Morton

Greenock Morton move up to second in Scottish League One with victory over relegated Stirling Albion.

Arbroath 1-1 Queen's Park

Queen's Park will be League Two runners-up after dropping points at Arbroath and allowing Albion Rovers to win the title.

Clyde 2-3 Albion Rovers

Albion Rovers recover from a two-goal deficit to beat Clyde and clinch the Scottish League Two title.

'Celtic spirit key in treble hunt'

Manager Ronny Deila credits camaraderie with an important role as Celtic laugh together in pursuit of a domestic treble.

Police name biker killed in crash

Police release the name of a 34-year-old man who died after his motorbike came off the A85 in Argyll.

Man cleared of couple cruise attack

A man is cleared of attacking two pensioners on a cruise ship after claiming he acted in self-defence.

Bennett in World Cup fitness race

Glasgow and Scotland centre Mark Bennett faces a race to be fit for the 2015 World Cup after having shoulder surgery.

McCoy horse out of Scottish National

AP McCoy's intended Scottish Grand National mount Benvolio is declared a non-runner for Saturday's race at Ayr.

Rangers fined £5,500 by Scottish FA

Rangers are fined £5,500 by an SFA judicial panel over "dual ownership" rules relating to Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

'Kamikaze' killer driver faces jail

A man is facing a prison term after being found guilty of causing a "kamikaze-like" crash which killed his friend and badly injure...

CCTV footage appeal in rape probe

Police release CCTV footage of a man they want to trace following a rape in Uddingston.

OAP denies murder bid on daughter

A 70-year-old man is to stand trial accused of trying to kill his daughter at his home in East Renfrewshire.

First look at Ryze Glasgow as trampoline park gets ready to open

After months of anticipation, we took a sneak peek inside Glasgow's newest trampoline park ahead of opening day.

Man charged with murder bid on baby

A man appears in court charged with attempted murder after a baby girl suffered a serious head injury at a house in Kilmarnock.

Football fan fined for IRA comment

An Aberdeen fan who admitted inciting public disorder by making a remark about the IRA to Celtic fans on Remembrance Sunday is fined.

Protest at Glasgow Home Office as funerals held for drowned migrants

Activists gathered outside the Glasgow Home Office today to protest against the UK treatment of migrants.

Two killed in motorcycle crash

A man and a woman are killed in a motorcycle crash on the A85 between Killin and Crianlarich in Stirlingshire.

Embezzler used Rangers boys club

A woman admits passing £55,000 of cash which she stole from her employers through the books of the Rangers Supporters' Association Boys ...

Move begins to new £842m Glasgow South super hospital

NHS staff have begun the move to one of Europe's largest hospital complexes ahead of Accident and Emergency closures at the start of May...

Deila hopes Meekings plays in final

Celtic manager Ronny Deila hopes Josh Meekings is successful in challenging the one-match Cup ban hanging over him.

Former Simple Minds manager Bruce Findlay 'humbled' by award

Legendary record store owner and former Simple Minds manager has been honoured with an award for Outstanding Contribution to music by the Sc...

Top Scottish music talent to be recognised at 2015 SAY Awards

The coveted Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award returns with the unveiling of its 2015 longlist.

Scots share inspiring advice to support young exam pupils

As Scotland's young people prepare for their exams the older generation have joined together to show their support with some inspiring w...

Kirk moderator talks of cancer scare

The minister who will take over as moderator of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland next month speaks of withdrawing from taking ...

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures taken across Scotland

Fire at disused primary school

A fire has broken out at the disused Drumpark Primary School in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.

Sir Alex boost for Mary Barbour fund

Sir Alex Ferguson returns to his home city of Glasgow to support a campaign to erect a statue in honour of social reformer Mary Barbour.

Man filmed sex abuse of babies

A 33-year-old man has admitted filming himself abusing two children, including one just five weeks old.

Tea for a Tenner: Spring lamb with ratatouille

La Bonne Auberge brings us at the Riverside show kitchen a tasty dish of spring lamb with ratatouille

Biker dies after coming off road

A 34-year-old motorcyclist dies after coming off the road on the A85 near Taynuilt in Argyll.

Rangers fans admit sectarian singing

Three Rangers fans admit causing a sectarian disturbance at a football match.

Commonwealth legacy provides £1.5m boost to local sporting projects

The Glasgow 2014 legacy fund is set to boost 34 projects across Scotland, giving them a benefit of over £1.5m.

Great views of Lyrid meteor shower in central and southern Scotland

Central and southern Scotland are in for a treat with clear skies predicted at the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower.

Bomb squad cordon off road in Dunoon

Police and bomb disposal officers have cordoned off a road in Dunoon in Argyll and Bute.

Art school students crowd funding to exhibit work in London after fire

Final year students at the Glasgow School of Art are appealing for funding to help host an exhibition of their work in London, following the...

Boy detained for raping teenage girl

A teenager is detained for three years for raping a 13-year-old girl in a wooded area in Glasgow.

VIDEO: Sheepdog 'drives' on to motorway

The owner of a sheepdog who stopped the traffic by 'driving' on to one of Scotland's busiest motorways, has been telling of his ...

More powers to tackle blue badge misuse

Glasgow's Parking Attendants are reminding drivers of the new blue badge legislation which came into force last month.

Sir Alex Ferguson donates to Remember Mary Barbour Fund

Sir Alex Ferguson will make a donation to the Remember Mary Barbour Fund at Glasgow City Chambers on Thursday 23 April 2015 at 12.15 pm.

Pie Face: hilarious video of Scots barber and his grandson goes viral

A video of giggling grandad Martin O'Brien and his grandson Jayden getting hit in the face with a pie has sparked a worldwide frenzy for...

Scottish Alternative Music Awards prepare to launch 2015 event

The annual Scottish Alternative Music Awards will showcase the best emerging and new acts from across the country.

A85 closed after 'serious accident'

The A85 road in Argyll and Bute is closed in both directions after a serious road crash.

Best sunny snaps in Glasgow on 'warmest day of the year'

STV weatherman Sean Batty reports this could be one of the warmest days of the year for Glasgow - and you've certainly wasted no time in...

Tackling issues: Anti-sectarian play heads to the Pavilion

A sequel to the popular anti-sectarian play "Singin I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim" is to take to the Pavilion Theatre, with Glasgow ac...

11 pictures that prove dogs are great drivers (most of the time)

Despite the odd mishap, dogs are remarkably capable drivers - as this set of photos clearly demonstrates.

Man held over 'assault on on baby'

A 24-year-old man is arrested over an alleged attack on a three-month-old baby girl who is in a serious condition in hospital.

Dog 'drives tractor' on to motorway

Delays are caused on a busy stretch of motorway "due to a dog taking control of a tractor".

Written offer in airports pay row

Talks are to be held on a written offer from Highlands and Islands Airports Limited to resolve a long-running dispute on security workers...

Food bank use rises by two thirds

The number of people using food banks in Scotland has risen by two-thirds, according to new figures from the charity the Trussell Trust.

Man denies attacking cruise couple

A man accused of attacking two Middlesbrough pensioners on a holiday cruise, tells police he acted in self-defence, a court hears.

Satellite maker in ocean study move

Clyde Space, which built Scotland's first satellite, teams up with US-based scientists to develop new technology to study ocean biology....

Appeal after train windows smashed

Youths who smashed windows on a Glasgow to Edinburgh train are being sought by British Transport Police.

Teenager arrested over laser attacks

A teenager is arrested in connection with alleged laser pen attacks on aircraft and a police vehicle in Glasgow.

Exposing the illegal dog trade

Sam Poling investigates the murky world of illegal puppy trading

Offender guilty of rape and abuse

A convicted sex offender is found guilty of rape, indecent assault and abduction charges.

Woman embezzled cash from law firm

A financial worker is facing a jail term for embezzling £176,696 from one of Scotland's top legal firms.

Airport to install hi-tech scanner

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is to install new X-ray machines and a hi-tech security scanner at a cost of £250,000.

AUDIO: Safety fears over town traffic plans

The proposed removal of controlled crossings in Kirkintilloch town centre causes concerns among many disabled people in the area.

Scots isles among 'best UK islands'

Scottish isles make it on to a TripAdvisor list of the UK's best islands for travellers compiled from tourists' reviews.

Doctor guilty of 'photos misconduct'

A Glasgow-based doctor is found guilty of misconduct after he admitted taking 53 photos of two vulnerable patients without their consent.

Arrests at Glasgow cannabis rally

Two men are arrested and six others reported to prosecutors following a pro-cannabis rally in Glasgow's George Square.

Digital health project misses target

A £10m online health project has reached less than a third of the people it set out to, the BBC has learned.

Business mentor wins Queen's Award

The chief executive of Women's Enterprise Scotland becomes the first Scottish woman to win the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotio...

Digital health project misses target

A £10m online health project has reached less than a third of the people it set out to, the BBC has learned.

Google help for Nessie hunters

Fans of the Loch Ness Monster are being offered a chance to explore its "habitat" using Google Street View.

Plane lands safely after emergency

An aircraft returns safely to Aberdeen International Airport after reporting a problem shortly after taking off.

Green light for £100m data centre

The first phase of plans to build a new £100m data centre campus in Fife are given the green light.

Heart of Midlothian 2-1 Raith Rovers

Sam Nicholson and Soufian El Hassnaoui are on target as champions Hearts collect another three points.

PM warning over Labour-SNP coalition

The prospect of a Labour government propped up by the SNP is a "match made in hell", the David Cameron warns.

'No figures' on child exploitation

A BBC Scotland investigation reveals that Police Scotland does not collate or hold specific figures on child sexual exploitation.

Election drive continues in Scotland

The UK election drive for votes in Scotland has continues at the start of the fourth week of campaigning.

Man in court on firearms charges

A Dundee man has appeared in court facing a succession of firearms charges after a bomb squad was called out to a city street.

Teen arrested over attempted murder

A teenager has been arrested by police in connection with the attempted murder of two brothers in Edinburgh.

Partial reopening of fire-hit street

Pedestrians should be able to access parts of a city centre street closed by a blaze since last Wednesday later this week, says council.

Norovirus shuts two hospital wards

Twenty patients at the largest hospital in the Highlands are affected by a sickness and diarrhoea bug.

University staff to strike over jobs

Staff in the UCU union at Dundee University are to go on strike over plans to cut jobs to close a budget deficit.

Borders Railway timetable published

The return of rail services to the Borders comes a step closer with the publication of the timetable between Tweedbank and Edinburgh.

Drivers reported for 100mph speeding

Three motorists are recorded driving at more than 100mph on Aberdeenshire roads during a weekend police clampdown.

Mother praises efforts of searchers

The mother of a missing woman whose remains have been discovered praises the effort to find her.

Jazz festival launches programme

Edinburgh announces a line up of 40 musicians from across the world for its annual Jazz and Blues Festival.

Worst mistake of my life - Chalmers

Former Scotland U20s player Sam Chalmers returns from a two-year ban for using anabolic steroids.

Police appeal for girl's lost teddy

Police in the Highlands issue an appeal on social media asking people to help find a little girl's cherished teddy.

Hygiene concern hospital improves

A hospital where patient equipment was found to be spattered with blood and body fluids has "significantly improved" inspectors sa...

Hygiene concern hospital improves

A hospital where patient equipment was found to be spattered with blood and body fluids has "significantly improved" inspectors sa...

Killer sent back to jail for theft

A convicted murderer is sent back to prison after stealing from his girlfriend within weeks of his release from a life sentence.

Man jailed for attempted murder

A man who attacked and strangled a woman who dumped him after a short relationship in Edinburgh is jailed for nine years.

Killer sent back to jail for theft

A convicted murderer is sent back to prison after stealing from his girlfriend within weeks of his release from a life sentence.

Couple celebrate £1m Lottery win

A Moray offshore worker and his fiancée are planning their dream wedding after a £1m National Lottery win.

Men detained for homophobic attack

Two men who carried out a vicious homophobic attack on a gay couple in Glasgow are each detained for nine months.

Men detained for homophobic attack

Two men who carried out a vicious homophobic attack on a gay couple in Glasgow are each detained for nine months.

Six men face trial over jewel raid

Six men are to stand trial later this year over a £229,000 jewellery raid at the Argyll Arcade in Glasgow.

Six men face trial over jewel raid

Six men are to stand trial later this year over a £229,000 jewellery raid at the Argyll Arcade in Glasgow.

Lost bronze found at house valuation

A bronze sculpture valued between £100,000 and £150,000 is discovered during a "routine house valuation" in the Borders.

The Papers

The general election campaign once again dominates the front pages in Scotland.

Car and lorry accident shuts A82

A lorry and a car are involved in a crash that has shut the A82 near Fort William.

Police probe road rage incident

Police are investigating a road rage incident on the city bypass in Edinburgh.

Book festival line-up 'biggest ever'

The Borders Book Festival unveils its "biggest ever" programme with more than 90 public events over four days.

Motorway closed after major crash

A crash, involving at least five cars and a lorry, closes the westbound M8 motorway in central Glasgow.

Fire crews tackle blaze at church

Fire crews tackle a "well-developed" blaze at a church in Govan, Glasgow, which led to the evacuation of residents living nearby.

More areas to get fibre connections

High-speed fibre broadband is being rolled out to a further 200 communities across Scotland over the summer, many in rural areas.

Annual Dolphinwatch gets under way

Aberdeen's annual Dolphinwatch project is getting under way, with thousands of people expected over the summer.

Petrofac warns of gas plant losses

Petrofac shares fall after the gas services firm says it expects further big losses on its Laggan-Tormore gas plant project on Shetland.

Dumbarton 1-3 Rangers

Ryan Hardie scores twice on his first start as Rangers come from behind to edge closer to sealing second place in the Championship.

Avalanche forecasting season ends

The latest Sportscotland Avalanche Information Service season comes to an end after recording 202 avalanches since December.

Motorway closed after major crash

A crash, involving at least five cars and a lorry, closes the westbound M8 motorway in central Glasgow.

Fire crews tackle blaze at church

Fire crews tackle a "well-developed" blaze at a church in Govan, Glasgow, which led to the evacuation of residents living nearby.

Biker injured in 'serious' crash

A biker is taken to Ninewells Hospital following a "serious" crash with a car on the A92 near Arbroath.

Work starts on new ferry linkspan

Four weeks of work to install a new linkspan at Ullapool ferry terminal begins - limiting ferry services to Stornoway to foot passengers onl...

Hamsters found abandoned in layby

The Scottish SPCA appeals for information after 11 hamsters are found in a shoebox in a layby off the A9 near Dunblane.

Shinnie eyes Cup-winning finale

Aberdeen-bound Graeme Shinnie hopes to win the Scottish Cup as a going-away present for Inverness Caley Thistle.

Orphaned otter cub taken into care

A 10-week-old otter cub found orphaned in Stornoway on Lewis is being cared for by the Scottish SPCA.

Flood pressure point review begins

A series of consultation events on plans to tackle flooding across Dumfries and Galloway gets under way.

Traders told 'tell us what you want'

Traders in Hawick are urged to "stand up and be counted" at a meeting looking at the way ahead for the retail heart of the town.

Man injured in yacht explosion

A yachtsman was treated for burns in hospital after an explosion aboard his boat anchored off Puilladobhrain.

Diver wins environmental award

A diver from the Isle of Arran in Scotland wins one of the world's most prestigious environmental awards.

Diver wins environmental award

A diver from the Isle of Arran in Scotland wins one of the world's most prestigious environmental awards.

Politicians in MND penalty shoot-out

Labour and Conservative politicians are to take part in a penalty shoot-out to highlight Gordon Aikman's Motor Neurone Disease campaign.

More areas to get fibre connections

High-speed fibre broadband is being rolled out to a further 200 communities across Scotland over the summer, many in rural areas.

Child abuse unit to be unveiled

A new national task force set up to tackle child sex abuse in Scotland is to be formally launched later.

SNP 'are a roadblock' to Labour win

Jim Murphy unveils Scottish Labour's manifesto and insists that the SNP are a roadblock to his party winning government on 7 May.

Festival payment complaints persist

The Big Burns Supper festival encounters fresh complaints about the time it has taken to pay some of the acts at this year's event.

SNP to launch election manifesto

The SNP is launching its manifesto setting out an "alternative to austerity" and claiming to be a force for UK-wide change.

Scots starting pay 'rises sharply'

Starting pay for permanent jobs has seen its sharpest rise this year, according to a Bank of Scotland report.

Inverness CT 3-2 Celtic

Inverness Caledonian Thistle reach their first-ever Scottish Cup final to end Celtic's hopes of a domestic treble.

SNP reject Tory and Labour attacks

Nicola Sturgeon rejects David Cameron's claim her party would seek to "break up our country" at Westminster - and Labour says ...

Man found dead after house fire

A man has been found dead by firefighters who were tackling a blaze at a house in Peterhead.

Parties maintain Westminster push

Scottish parties are warning voters over the consequences of backing their rivals in the push for Westminster seats.

Former MSP Tom McCabe dies aged 60

Former Member of the Scottish Parliament Tom McCabe has died at the age of 60.

Former MSP Tom McCabe dies aged 60

Former Member of the Scottish Parliament Tom McCabe has died at the age of 60.

Ground-hoppers complete 42-hour race

Five friends who embarked on a charity challenge to visit 42 football grounds in 42 hours have completed the journey and tripled their fundr...

Firefighters tackle Peterhead blaze

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze which broke out at a house in Peterhead's Ravenscraig Road.

Man's death in Borders 'unexplained'

Police in the Scottish Borders are treating the death of a 59-year-old man on Friday as unexplained.

Wayward Prince wins Scots National

Wayward Prince, a 25-1 shot, holds off a strong late challenge from Goonyella and Benbens to win the Scottish Grand National.

Dumbarton v Rangers

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Dumbarton and Rangers.

Airdrieonians v Ayr United

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Airdrieonians and Ayr United.

Stirling Albion v Greenock Morton

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Stirling Albion and Greenock Morton.

Arbroath v Queen's Park

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Arbroath and Queen's Park.

Clyde v Albion Rovers

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Clyde and Albion Rovers.

Second vigil for Karen Buckley

A second vigil to remember murdered Irish student Karen Buckley is being held in Glasgow later.

Hibernian 0-1 Falkirk

Craig Sibbald's headed goal secures Falkirk a place in the Scottish Cup final at the expense of profligate Hibernian.

Hartley aims high after new deal

Dundee manager Paul Hartley targets top-four Premiership status and city dominance after signing a new contract.

Second vigil for Karen Buckley

A second vigil to remember murdered Irish student Karen Buckley is being held in Glasgow later.

Teen arrested over attempted murder

A teenager has been arrested by police in connection with the attempted murder of two brothers in Edinburgh.

New osprey lays her second egg

A new female osprey at the Loch of the Lowes nature reserve lays its second egg, as there continues to be no sign of 'Lady'.

'Celtic spirit key in treble hunt'

Manager Ronny Deila credits camaraderie with an important role as Celtic laugh together in pursuit of a domestic treble.

Inverness CT v Celtic

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Cup game between Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Celtic.

Bennett in World Cup fitness race

Glasgow and Scotland centre Mark Bennett faces a race to be fit for the 2015 World Cup after having shoulder surgery.

McCoy horse out of Scottish National

AP McCoy's intended Scottish Grand National mount Benvolio is declared a non-runner for Saturday's race at Ayr.

Rangers fined £5,500 by Scottish FA

Rangers are fined £5,500 by an SFA judicial panel over "dual ownership" rules relating to Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

Regan: SFA waiting for King evidence

SFA chief executive Stewart Regan says prospective Rangers chairman Dave King has not yet passed a "fit and proper" test.

Killie protest at 'unfair treatment'

Kilmarnock write to SPFL to protest over "unfair treatment" after release of post-split fixtures.

Remains identified as missing woman

Human remains discovered off the coast of Arbroath on Monday have been identified as missing Aberdeen woman Kelli Ferris.

Solomons hails Edinburgh achievement

Head coach Alan Solomons says his vision for Edinburgh is taking shape as they become the first Scottish side to reach a European final.

Scots parties on campaign trail

The Scottish Liberal Democrats will unveil their strategy on mental health services for young people as the election campaign continues.

Hundreds attend Karen Buckley vigil

Hundreds of people attend a candelit vigil in Glasgow for murdered student Karen Buckley, her parents among them.

Hundreds attend Karen Buckley vigil

Hundreds of people attend a candelit vigil in Glasgow for murdered student Karen Buckley, her parents among them.

Man jailed for attempted murder

A man who attacked and strangled a woman who dumped him after a short relationship in Edinburgh is jailed for nine years.

Partick Thistle 2-0 Motherwell

Lyle Taylor's brace eases Partick Thistle's relegation fears as Motherwell's pursuit of safety suffers a blow.

Inverness CT 1-1 Celtic

Inverness Caledonian Thistle dig deep to claim a point against Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.

Dundee United 1-0 Hamilton Academical

Dundee United end a run of 10 games without a win as Chris Erskine's only goal of the game claims victory over Hamilton.

Couple celebrate £1m Lottery win

A Moray offshore worker and his fiancée are planning their dream wedding after a £1m National Lottery win.

Kilmarnock 1-2 Aberdeen

Aberdeen narrow the gap on Premiership leaders Celtic to five points and end Kilmarnock hopes of a top-six finish.

St Mirren 0-3 Ross County

Liam Boyce scores a hat-trick as Ross County ease to victory over Scottish Premiership basement side St Mirren.

Man in court over student's murder

Alexander Pacteau appears in court charged with murdering student Karen Buckley, whose body was found on a farm four days after she went mis...

Miliband and Sturgeon clash in debate

Labour's Ed Miliband clashes with Nicola Sturgeon in the latest televised election debate after the SNP leader says she would only suppo...

Man charged with student's murder

Alexander Pacteau, 21, appears in court in Glasgow charged with murder of Irish student Karen Buckley, 24

Care home admissions ban lifted

A temporary suspension on admissions to a privately-run care home on the Isle of Lewis has been lifted.

The Papers

The BBC election debate makes the lead in many of the papers this morning

Cameron in warning to Scots voters

Conservative leader David Cameron launches his Scottish party's manifesto by urging the electorate not to vote for the Labour/SNP "...

Textile investment safeguards jobs

A Borders textile firm says an investment in new equipment will help it safeguard more than 100 jobs.

Mugger: 'I'm Simple Minds singer'

Man who told his victim he was Scottish rockstar Jim Kerr before attacking him with a bottle is jailed

Mugger: 'I'm Simple Minds singer'

Man who told his victim he was Scottish rockstar Jim Kerr before attacking him with a bottle is jailed

Museums remain shut amid pay strike

Two national museums in Edinburgh are shut for a second day after workers walked out in a dispute over pay.

Annual Dolphinwatch gets under way

Aberdeen's annual Dolphinwatch project is getting under way, with thousands of people expected over the summer.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures taken across Scotland

Two on 'ice hockey brawl' charges

Two Dundee Tigers ice hockey players are to stand trial accused of trying to incite a brawl at a match in Fife.

Shop fitter Havelock 'now debt free'

Shop and office fitting firm Havelock Europa reports that it is "effectively debt free", despite a "challenging" trading...

Extradited OAP jailed for abuse

A pensioner who was convicted of child abuse offences after being extradited from Australia has been jailed for four and a half years.

Extradited OAP jailed for abuse

A pensioner who was convicted of child abuse offences after being extradited from Australia has been jailed for four and a half years.

Man attacked by stranger in street

A man has head and facial injuries following an unprovoked attack by a stranger outside his Edinburgh home.

Causeway deaths inquiry considered

A Fatal Accident Inquiry may be held over the deaths of a family of five from Uist killed in a winter storm in 2005.

High hopes in airport strike talks

Airport bosses and union leaders say they are hopeful of settling a dispute which saw security staff strike earlier this month.

Street to remain closed after fire

Part of Inverness city centre is to remain closed to the public through the weekend as a fire-hit building is made safe.

Man trapped under car at farm dies

A 55-year-old man who was flown to hospital after being trapped under a car at a Stirlingshire farm dies from his injuries.

Shinty is not just a man's game

Annie Butterworth of Aberdour Women argues that shinty is more than just a game for men.

Exhibition centre architect chosen

Keppie Design is appointed as architect for the planned new £333m Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Man injured in yacht explosion

A yachtsman was treated for burns in hospital after an explosion aboard his boat anchored off Puilladobhrain.

Man injured in yacht explosion

A yachtsman was treated for burns in hospital after an explosion aboard his boat anchored off Puilladobhrain.

Tories press Miliband over SNP 'deal'

David Cameron urges Ed Miliband to rule out co-operating with the SNP, after the Labour leader rejects any coalition deal during Thursday...

Scotland's jobless total rises again

Unemployment in Scotland rose by 9,000 between December and February and now stands at 167,000, according to official statistics.

Theatre company closes its doors

A Borders theatre company is to close its doors after 25 years blaming a drop in funding and increasing show costs.

Boy injured after being hit by car

A 5-year-old boy is being treated for head and leg injuries after being hit by a car in the village of Elrick near Aberdeen.

Vigil to be held for Karen Buckley

A candlelit vigil is to be held in Glasgow's George Square after the death of student Karen Buckley whose body was found by police on Th...

Labour to launch Scottish manifesto

Jim Murphy is to unveil Scottish Labour's manifesto with a claim that people north of the border could "unlock change" by voti...

Festival payment complaints persist

The Big Burns Supper festival encounters fresh complaints about the time it has taken to pay some of the acts at this year's event.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures taken across Scotland

Vigil to be held for Karen Buckley

A candlelit vigil is to be held in Glasgow's George Square after the death of student Karen Buckley whose body was found by police on Th...

Mackintosh letter goes to art school

A letter written by Charles Rennie Mackintosh is donated to the Glasgow School of Art after the fire that destroyed part of the building las...

Arrest made after man's body found

Police in Fife are continuing to investigate the death of man after his body was found in Glenrothes.

Mackintosh letter goes to art school

A letter written by Charles Rennie Mackintosh is donated to the Glasgow School of Art after the fire that destroyed part of the building las...

National Museum staff walk out

Staff at the National Museum of Scotland walk out in a long-running dispute over pay, which will be followed by an all-day strike on Friday.

Referendum letter councillors cleared

Seven Aberdeen councillors are cleared of breaching their code of conduct after they sent a letter to council tax payers saying the city wou...

Three men wanted by police after rape

Police search for three men after a teenager is raped in Ayrshire as she was making her way home in the early hours of Saturday.

Three men wanted by police after rape

Police search for three men after a teenager is raped in Ayrshire as she was making her way home in the early hours of Saturday.

Cannabis worth £127,000 seized

Police seize cannabis with a street value of £127,000 in Glasgow after searching a property in Argyle Street.

Cannabis worth £127,000 seized

Police seize cannabis with a street value of £127,000 in Glasgow after searching a property in Argyle Street.

Sex attack on teenager investigated

Police appeal for information after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a Carnoustie street.

Firm to launch venison black pudding

A Scottish firm is to launch venison black pudding on the market, following taste trials by food scientists.

Noise warning as flight path changes

Residents close to Edinburgh Airport are warned about increased aircraft noise while the regular flight path is temporarily changed.

Man unfit for attempted murder trial

A man accused of attempting to murder a three-year-old boy has been deemed unfit to stand trial.

Body at farm is missing Karen Buckley

A body found at a farm north of Glasgow is missing Irish student Karen Buckley, Police Scotland confirm.

Body at farm is missing Karen Buckley

Body found at farm north of Glasgow is missing Irish student Karen Buckley, Police Scotland confirm

Drugs 'worth £200,000' recovered

Drugs with an estimated street value of more than £200,000 have been seized in Aberdeen, police say.

Bin lorry death crash driver in court

A Stirling Council bin lorry driver appears in court charged with causing the death of an 80-year-old man in an electric wheelchair.

Killer Beggs to pay court costs

'Limbs in the Loch' murderer William Beggs is ordered to pay the costs of a legal battle he fought against the information commissio...

Killer Beggs to pay court costs

'Limbs in the Loch' murderer William Beggs is ordered to pay the costs of a legal battle he fought against the information commissio...

Officer with gun breached policy

A police officer in Inverness is photographed carrying a firearm despite assurances that sidearms would only be deployed under special circu...

Funeral held for Scots soldier

The funeral of a 22-year-old soldier who died in a suspected hit and run while on holiday in Florida is held.

Parties look at jobs and communities

Scotland's main political parties have been focussing on jobs, young people and local communities as they campaign across the country.

Hearts v Rangers returns to 2 May

The final round of Scottish Championship fixtures will now all kick-off simultaneously at 12:15 BST on Saturday 2 May.

Hearts v Rangers returns to 2 May

The final round of Scottish Championship fixtures will now all kick-off simultaneously at 12:15 BST on Saturday 2 May.

Councillor denies 'letter warning'

A senior Aberdeen councillor denies ever receiving a warning that a controversial letter to council tax payers could break guidelines.

£900 conman's nine years on the run

A conman who went on the run for nine years after staging a £900 scam selling England tickets for the 2006 football World Cup, hands himself...

Four million Scots register to vote

More than four million people in Scotland are registered to vote ahead of the UK general election, five days before the deadline closes.

MacGregor promises County investment

Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor promises to increase investment should they retain their Scottish Premiership status.

Literary festival includes sex talk

A literary festival - including a workshop on how to write about sex - gets under way in Dumfries and Galloway.

New osprey at reserve lays first egg

The new female osprey which has nested at the Loch of the Lowes reserve near Dunkeld lays her first egg.

Hibs can ask to move game - Doncaster

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster maintains Hibernian can play their final Championship fixture on the same day as Rangers.

Hibs can ask to move game - Doncaster

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster maintains Hibernian can play their final Championship fixture on the same day as Rangers.

Asda apology over lamb label error

Supermarket giant Asda apologises after lamb labelled in a Scottish Borders store as being from the UK turns out to be from New Zealand.

Hibs and Hearts hit out at SPFL

Hibernian and Hearts say league bosses have compromised sporting integrity by switching Rangers' final-day fixture.

Hibs and Hearts hit out at SPFL

Hibernian and Hearts say league bosses have compromised sporting integrity by switching Rangers' final-day fixture.

Opposition leaders set for debate

The leaders of five of Westminster's opposition parties will appear in a live televised general election debate later.

Major blaze closes city centre

An investigation is under way following a major fire which closed the centre of Inverness until the early hours of this morning.

Man arrested over Karen Buckley death

Police in Glasgow arrest a 21-year-old man in connection with the death of Irish student, Karen Buckley.

Remains found in missing student hunt

Police investigating disappearance of Irish student, Karen Buckley, 24, find human remains at farm north of Glasgow

The Papers

'Just give her back' - Karen Buckley's disappearance dominates the front pages

Cameron launches Scottish manifesto

David Cameron will promise more powers for Holyrood while in Scotland for the launch of the Scottish Conservative manifesto.

Scottish house prices 'rise rapidly'

Scottish house prices were pushed "rapidly upwards" last month as property supply continued to lag demand, according to a survey.

'Significant' Pictish fort discovery

University of Aberdeen archaeologists discover a "very significant" Pictish fort off the coast of Aberdeenshire.

Slow growth for Scottish economy

The Scottish economy experiences slower than expected growth but the outlook remains positive, according to a report.

Reggae legend to play Wickerman

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff is added to this year's Wickerman Festival line-up along with the likes of Neneh Cherry, Stereo MCs and Julian...

Missing student: Man, 21, detained

Police investigating the disappearance of an Irish student in Glasgow detain a 21 year-old man, BBC Scotland understands.

Missing student: Man, 21, detained

Police investigating the disappearance of an Irish student in Glasgow detain a 21 year-old man, BBC Scotland understands.

Moray schools set for £17m revamp

Moray Council awards a £17m contract to Galliford Try for the refurbishment of four primary schools.

Celtic player denies racist chanting

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths pleads not guilty to accusations he took part in racist chanting at a pub in Edinburgh last year.

Woman in court in hotel deaths case

A woman appears in court charged with fraud after the deaths of a mother and daughter at a hotel in Greenock.

Celtic player denies racist chanting

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths pleads not guilty to accusations he took part in racist chanting at a pub in Edinburgh last year.

Woman in court in hotel deaths case

A woman appears in court charged with fraud after the deaths of a mother and daughter at a hotel in Greenock.

Cromarty Firth harbour plan rejected

Plans by Global Energy to create their own harbour at the entrance to the Cromarty Firth are thrown out by the Scottish government.

High hopes in airport strike talks

Airport bosses and union leaders say they are hopeful of settling a dispute which saw security staff strike earlier this month.

City medical practice to close

Aberdeen-based GP practice Brimmond Medical Group is to be dissolved in part due to a shortage of doctors.

Drunk man took over plane tannoy

A drunken football fan endangered an aircraft by singing down the tannoy before setting off a fire alarm at Aberdeen airport.

Scots economic output rises by 0.6%

Output from the Scottish economy rose by 0.6% during the final three months of last year, according to Scottish government figures.

Exhibition centre architect chosen

Keppie Design is appointed as architect for the planned new £333m Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Clegg: It's Salmond, Farage or me

Nick Clegg says no party will win an outright election victory and claims only the Lib Dems can stop a "lurch to the extremes".

Glasgow to Vilnius air route planned

Wizz Air is to introduce direct flights between Glasgow and the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius for the first time.

Glasgow to Vilnius air route planned

Wizz Air is to introduce direct flights between Glasgow and the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius for the first time.

'Despicable' theft off elderly woman

Police in Dumfries and Galloway are searching for a thief who preyed on an elderly woman at her home in Annan.

Body found in flats 'unexplained'

An investigation is launched after the body of a man was found in flats in Fife.

Police attack footballer avoids jail

A Scottish Premiership footballer avoids a prison sentence after admitting assaulting a police officer for the third time.

Exposing the illegal dog trade

Sam Poling investigates the murky world of illegal puppy trading

Police attack footballer avoids jail

A Scottish Premiership footballer avoids a prison sentence after admitting assaulting a police officer for the third time.

Drink driver fell 100ft off bridge

A drink driver who plunged 100ft off the Friarton Bridge outside Perth after crashing his car claims he fell after stubbing his toe.

Taxi driver attacked by passenger

A taxi driver has a broken nose after being hit in the face with a bottle by one of his passengers in Edinburgh.

Car clocked speeding at 130mph

Two men are reported to prosecutors after a police speed check detected a car travelling at speeds of about 130mph in the Highlands.

Knife attacker jailed for murder bid

A knife attacker who tried to murder a man weeks after he was freed from prison has been given an indeterminate jail sentence.

Drug and drink reduction goal set

A new strategy seeks to reduce the prevalence of alcohol and drug use in the Scottish Borders by 5% in the next five years.

Strike could close National Museum

Staff at the National Museum of Scotland are to walk out on Thursday and hold an all-day strike on Friday in a long-running dispute over pay...

Bin lorry crash inquiry set out

The fatal accident inquiry into the Glasgow bin lorry crash will look at the driver's medical background and his fitness to hold a licen...

Police spot 'housebreaking code'

A secret "Housebreaker's Code" has been used by criminals to target properties in the west of Scotland, police warn.

Ground-hoppers face 42-hour race

Former Annan Athletic players join a challenge to visit all of Scotland's 42 senior football grounds in the space of just 42 hours.

Police spot 'housebreaking code'

A secret "Housebreaker's Code" has been used by criminals to target properties in the west of Scotland, police warn.

Police examine 'collusion' report

Police confirm they are examining a report into allegations of collusion between Dumfries and Galloway Council and a collapsed building firm...

Man jailed over high-speed car chase

A Dundee drug addict who led police on high speed chase through Perthshire in stolen car is jailed for two years.

Search continues for missing student

Police in Glasgow are continuing to search for a missing student who was reported after leaving a nightclub in the early hours of Sunday mor...

Search continues for missing student

Police in Glasgow are continuing to search for a missing student who was reported after leaving a nightclub in the early hours of Sunday mor...

Scale of illegal dog trade revealed

The Dog Factory, a BBC Scotland investigation to be broadcast later, is exposing the multi-million pound world of dog trading.

Study explores Glasgow gang culture

Children in Glasgow can become socialised into gang culture from as young as 12, according to new research.

Scale of illegal dog trade revealed

The Dog Factory, a BBC Scotland investigation to be broadcast later, is exposing the multi-million pound world of dog trading.

Economy still dominates election

The leaders of Scotland's main political parties continue campaigning with the economy to the fore yet again.

Probe into council letter to resume

A Standards Commission hearing into a council letter sent to Aberdeen residents ahead of the Scottish independence referendum is to resume.

Study explores Glasgow gang culture

Children in Glasgow can become socialised into gang culture from as young as 12, according to new research.

Scientist deaths driver admits guilt

A woman admits causing the death of two top scientists by careless driving on the A90 in March 2013.

Conservative's veto plan condemned

A Conservative pledge to give MPs in England a veto over Budget-related decisions in the next parliament is a "betrayal", say Scot...

Arrests at nuclear base blockade

Thirty four campaigners have been arrested after anti-nuclear activists take part in a blockade of the Faslane naval base on the Clyde.

RAF jets intercept Russian aircraft

RAF Typhoons were launched to intercept Russian aircraft near UK airspace, the Ministry of Defence says.

Motorway diazepam charge admitted

A Walsall man caught in possession of 400,000 diazepam tablets on the A74(M) in southern Scotland admits being concerned in supplying the dr...

Man arrested after hostel siege

A 28-year-old man is arrested following a 12-hour siege at a hostel in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire.

Man arrested after hostel siege

A 28-year-old man is arrested following a 12-hour siege at a hostel in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire.

MacGregor promises County investment

Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor promises to increase investment should they retain their Scottish Premiership status.

Bin lorry crashes into front garden

A bin lorry crashes into the front garden of a house in the south side of Glasgow.

Bin lorry crashes into front garden

A bin lorry crashes into the front garden of a house in the south side of Glasgow.

Boy, 6, left at Edinburgh tram stop

An investigation has been launched after a six-year-old boy is left on a platform when his mother boarded a tram in Edinburgh.

Woman sentenced for false rape claim

A married woman who falsely claimed she had been raped by a taxi driver in Midlothian is sentenced to 200 hours of community service.

Cyclist hurt after being hit by car

A cyclist is being treated for leg injuries in hospital after being knocked down by a car in Edinburgh.

Thousands of properties lose power

More than 3,600 homes in the north east had no power for more than an hour on Sunday afternoon following a fault.

Police probe over hospital blaze

Police and the fire service investigate the cause of a major blaze at the former Strathmartine Hospital building in Dundee.

Man attacked in subway station

A man was punched in the face and knocked to the ground after bumping into someone at a Glasgow subway station, transport police say.

Man attacked in subway station

A man was punched in the face and knocked to the ground after bumping into someone at a Glasgow subway station, transport police say.

Clydesdale fined £20.7m over PPI

The Clydesdale Bank is fined £20.7m by the City regulator for "serious failings" in the way it handled complaints about Payment Pr...

The Papers

Murphy cuts row and student nurse missing - the front pages

Man traced in search for student

A man who was seen with missing student Karen Buckley has been traced and is helping police with inquiries.

Man found dead in village named

A man found dead at a property in the Aberdeenshire village of Portsoy is named as 36-year-old Trevor Davis.

Waterloo anniversary event planned

A special celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo is planned at a monument in the Scottish Borders.

Man traced in search for student

A man who was seen with missing student Karen Buckley has been traced and is helping police with inquiries.

Date switch hope for saved festival

A festival celebrating the life and times of Sir Walter Scott is moved to a new date in a bid to boost attendance figures.

VIDEO: Plan to boost cardiac survival rates

A new project is training 400 people in first aid for those who suffer heart attacks in a network of 50 locations across Grampian.

Community safety low profile tackled

Dumfries and Galloway Council works to raise the profile of its community safety teams after a survey found low public awareness of the serv...

Ebola test 'unlikely' to be positive

A Scottish man is tested for the Ebola virus after returning from west Africa but health officials said it was "very unlikely" he ...

Ebola test 'unlikely' to be positive

A Scottish man has been tested for the Ebola virus after returning from west Africa but health officials said it was "very unlikely...

Scottish leaders continue campaigns

The leaders of Scotland's main political parties continue campaigning during a week dominated by manifesto launches.

Groups call for hare culling ban

Ten wildlife and conservation organisations join forces to call for a three-year ban on the culling of mountain hares on Scotland's grou...

Cromarty Firth harbour plan rejected

Plans by Global Energy to create their own harbour at the entrance to the Cromarty Firth are thrown out by the Scottish government.

Lamb rescued from barbed wire fence

Owners of a lamb found tangled in barbed wire in Edinburgh are being urged to come forward.

Heavy rain extinguishes wildfire

Heavy overnight rain has extinguished a large wildfire which had raged a few miles north west of Dornoch in Sutherland.

Bid to prevent more airport strikes

Scottish airport operator Hial is to hold talks with unions in a bid to prevent further strike action at local airports.

Coulson perjury trial date put back

The former editor of the News of the World, Andy Coulson, will stand trial in Scotland on a charge of perjury three weeks later than expecte...

Get a moo-ve on as Queen's Park welcomes new arrivals for its annual Easter Pets event

Spring has well and truly sprung in Glasgow as some adorable new faces are set to arrive at Queen's Park.

Cannabis and cash seized in raid

Police carrying out a drugs raid on a property in Glasgow recover a six figure sum of money and cannabis worth £7,500.

Cannabis and cash seized in raid

Police carrying out a drugs raid on a property in Glasgow recover a six figure sum of money and cannabis worth £7,500.

Man guilty over fatal campsite crash

A man is found guilty of causing a pensioner's death at an Aberdeenshire campsite by driving dangerously with his girlfriend sitting on ...

Call to end Loch Ness wind farms

A new campaign group is set up to fight against the spread of wind farm developments around Loch Ness.

Student goes missing after night out

Police appeal for information about a student who went missing from a Glasgow nightclub after telling friends she was going to the toilet.

Major fire at former city hospital

Fire crews are called to a major blaze at the former Strathmartine Hospital building on the outskirts of Dundee.

Student goes missing after night out

Police appeal for information about a student who went missing from a Glasgow nightclub after telling friends she was going to the toilet.

'Despicable' cancer centre break-in

Police are appealing for information after a "despicable" attempt to steal a safe from a cancer support centre in Inverness.

Body and 'unknown substances' found

The body of a 36-year-old man is found along with "unknown substances" at a property in an Aberdeenshire village.

Police identify A7 crash victim

Police identify a 28-year-old man from Carlisle who died after his car crashed off the A7 just south of Langholm.

'Serious assault' witness appeal

Witnesses are sought to a "serious assault" outside a pub in a Dumfries and Galloway town in the early hours of Saturday morning.

'Rangers control badges' say club

Rangers reassure fans they, and not Sports Direct, are in control of the club's badges and trademarks.

Protestors blockade nuclear base

Anti-nuclear activists are taking part in a blockade of the Faslane naval base on the Clyde.

Protestors blockade nuclear base

Anti-nuclear activists are taking part in a blockade of the Faslane naval base on the Clyde.

'Rangers control badges' say club

Rangers reassure fans they, and not Sports Direct, are in control of the club's badges and trademarks.

Sports Direct 'needs power check'

Sports Direct International, run by Rangers shareholder Mike Ashley, is challenged in Parliament about how the firm is run.

Bars 'hit by new drink-drive limit'

The lowering of the legal drink-drive limit in Scotland has affected the hospitality sector, according to a Bank of Scotland report.

Election campaign enters third week

Scotland's political parties enter third week of formal campaigning ahead of next month's general election.

Sports Direct 'needs power check'

Billionaire Mike Ashley's Sports Direct International has been challenged about how the firm is run, over the collapse of one of its sub...

Radiological tests for WW2 aircraft

Tests for radioactive contamination will be done at a quarry following suggestions military aircraft were buried there after World War Two.

Police probe stab attack on brothers

Police investigating an attempted murder in which two brothers were stabbed in Edinburgh say they are following various lines of inquiry.

Firefighters tackle major wildfire

Firefighters are called out to tackle a major wildfire on the Glenrinnes Estate near Keith in Moray on Thursday night.

Police probe bowling pavilion blaze

Police in Dundee are investigating a deliberate fire which caused damage to the old bowling pavilion in Baxter Park.

Thousands of properties lose power

More than 3,600 homes in the north east had no power for more than an hour on Sunday afternoon following a fault.

Lego aid to uncover mysterious Picts

Children are being encouraged to explore one of Scotland's most mysterious peoples by recreating their forts and art in Lego and face pa...

Sex attack on 'taxi' passenger

Police are investigating after a 31-year-old woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault in Midlothian.

Wind farm plan draws 600 objections

A plan to build a wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway attracts almost 600 objections with concerns about tourism and wildlife.

The Papers

Andy Murray's wedding dominates the front pages of Scotland's newspapers

Man critical after being hit by car

A man has been critically injured after he was hit by a car as he crossed a busy road in Glasgow.

Man critical after being hit by car

A man has been critically injured after he was hit by a car as he crossed a busy road in Glasgow.

Man dies after one-vehicle crash

A man dies after his car crashes off the A7 in Dumfries and Galloway and goes down an embankment.

St Johnstone 1-0 Dundee

Brian Graham's goal ensures St Johnstone will finish in the Premiership's top six as Dundee are beaten in Perth.

Police investigate unexplained death

Police are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man after his body was found at a flat in Falkirk.

Murray rehearsal photographer dies

A photographer who became unwell as press and the public gathered outside Dunblane Cathedral for Andy Murray's wedding rehearsal dies.

Grass looks greener as Vegfest takes root in Glasgow

The festival celebrating all things vegetarian and vegan is set to arrive in Glasgow in December 2015 - here's what to expect.

Stereofunk festival to celebrate a decade of music

After the huge success of last year’s sellout event, Stereofunk returns to Strathclyde Park for the first festival of the summer and it’s bi...

New dance festival on Loch Ness

A new dance music festival is to be held at the venue of the cancelled RockNess music festival on Loch Ness.

Party leaders debate election issues

The leaders of Scotland's four main parties will participate in a BBC debate on Sunday ahead of the general election.

Rangers v Raith Rovers

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Championship game between Rangers and Raith Rovers.

Defeat a blip, says Baraclough

Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough and Partick Thistle boss Alan Archibald react to the 2-0 win for the Jags at Firhill.

Party offices vandalised in Aberdeen

Police Scotland are investigating after Labour and Conservative offices in Aberdeen are vandalised.

Murray rehearsal photographer dies

A photographer who became unwell as press and the public gathered outside Dunblane Cathedral for Andy Murray's wedding rehearsal dies.

Townsend seeks higher standards

Glasgow Warriors may top the Pro12 but head coach Gregor Townsend is concerned by recent second-half lapses.

Alloa Athletic v Dumbarton

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Alloa Athletic and Dumbarton.

Ayr United v Peterhead

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Ayr United and Peterhead.

Forfar Athletic v Airdrieonians

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Forfar Athletic and Airdrieonians.

Greenock Morton v Stenhousemuir

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Greenock Morton and Stenhousemuir.

Berwick Rangers v Clyde

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Berwick Rangers and Clyde.

East Fife v Albion Rovers

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between East Fife and Albion Rovers.

Queen's Park v Annan Athletic

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Two game between Queen's Park and Annan Athletic.

OAP charged over child rape plot

A 73-year-old woman is to stand trial charged with plotting to rape a three-year-old girl with a man in Dunfermline.

Cocaine seized in police drugs raid

A man is due in court after police recover cocaine with a street value of £30,000 during a drugs raid on a flat in Falkirk.

T in the Park 'could end for good'

T in the Park could end for good if it does not go ahead at the proposed new site at Strathallan Castle in Perthshire, according to its chie...

Tourism body woos US Outlander fans

Scotland's tourism promotion agency is targeting US fans of the hit drama Outlander during Scotland Week celebrations in New York.

Heavy rain extinguishes wildfire

Heavy overnight rain has extinguished a large wildfire which had raged a few miles north west of Dornoch in Sutherland.

The Kiltwalk 2015 gets ready to stomp through Scotland

The Kiltwalk is a charity which organises sponsored, kilted walks to raise funds for children’s charities across Scotland.

Here's your chance to zipslide across the Clyde

Action for Children Scotland is challenging Glasgow residents to raise vital funds for the country’s most vulnerable children by riding a zi...

Did you know there was once a City of Glasgow Bank?

A rare £5 note from the City of Glasgow Bank is to go on auction in London later this month, with its estimated value peaking at £1200.

McAvoy fund to help aspiring actors

X-Men star James McAvoy pledges £125,000 to help aspiring actors follow in his footsteps at Glasgow's Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (R...

NHS funding pledge highlighted

The Lib Dems will be highlighting their Scottish NHS funding commitment as they join the Conservatives, SNP and Labour on the weekend campai...

McAvoy fund to help aspiring actors

X-Men star James McAvoy pledges £125,000 to help aspiring actors follow in his footsteps at Glasgow's Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (R...

Cathedral to undergo laser scanning

he 12th century St Magnus Cathedral in Orkney is to undergo a laser scan as part of efforts to preserve the building.

Andy Murray set to wed in home town

Tennis star Andy Murray is to marry his long-time girlfriend Kim Sears in his home town of Dunblane.

CCTV released after woman raped

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to trace following a rape in Uddingston.

CCTV released after woman raped

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to trace following a rape in Uddingston.

Glasgow death 'not suspicious'

Police investigating a death in the west end of Glasgow now say it is not being treated as suspicious.

Glasgow death 'not suspicious'

Police investigating a death in the west end of Glasgow now say it is not being treated as suspicious.

Missing 72-year-old man located

A 72-year-old vulnerable missing man from North Lanarkshire has been found, police say.

Glasgow Warriors v Blues (Fri)

Preview and team news for this Friday's Pro12 match between Glasgow Warriors and Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun.

Inverness CT v Celtic

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Celtic.