Family illness forces Gebrselassie out of Great Scottish Run

Family illness has forced athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie to withdraw from Great Scottish Run

All Warriors' games to be shown on giant screen in Ashton Lane fanzone

Whether the Glasgow Warriors are playing at home or away, the Grosvenor Cafe will screen every match for the remainder of the season.

Crosslands 'Trainspotting bar' gets £40k makeover in time for Oktoberfest

German inspired pop-up venue to offer Bavarian beers and bratwurst during month-long celebration of Oktoberfest.

Drug driver jailed over death crash

A drug driver who knocked down and killed a 76-year-old man in north Glasgow is jailed for two years.

Two people injured in house fire

A man and woman have been injured in a house fire in North Lanarkshire.

Barry Manilow announces 'One Last Time' tour for Glasgow

Music legend Barry Manilow announces he'll hit the road one last time for 40th anniversary of his mega hit ‘Mandy’.

Scottish centenarians at record level

The number of people aged 100 or over in Scotland grows by almost 80% in a decade, figures suggest.

Census reveals use of Gaelic at home

New analysis of Scotland's 2011 Census gives further insights into the use of Gaelic by families.

Police recruit 'rapper in residence' to reduce violence

Darren McGarvey, who goes by the pseudonym Loki, has been appointed as rapper-in-residence to compose a number of raps and poems on violence...

Record fine for nuisance calls

A green energy company from South Lanarkshire is fined a record £200,000 for bombarding people with six million automated "nuisance cal...

Man stabbed in street after leaving pub

A 25-year-old man is treated in hospital for serious injuries after being stabbed in a Glasgow street.

Man jailed for murdering landlady

A man who murdered his landlady by stabbing her 27 times in a row over money is jailed for a minimum of 19 years.

Two men jailed over cannabis explosion

Two men are jailed for causing an explosion in a Glasgow flat when they tried to extract cannabis oil using butane gas.

Assault charge footballer in court

Dundee United footballer Paul Paton appears in court accused of assaulting former Celtic player Lucasz Zaluska in Glasgow.

Failed asylum seeker raped woman

A failed asylum seeker, who raped a woman almost four years after he was ordered out of the UK, is jailed for four and a half years.

A journey of 4000 miles to reinstate the Gorbals Cross fountain

Local history buffs hope to boost "Gorbals pride" by reinstating a long lost landmark - but they'll need to travel to the Cari...

Sir Roger the elephant is on the move at Kelvingrove Museum

Glasgow's favourite elephant is being carefully wrapped away for winter as Kelvingrove Museum prepare for a new display launch.

Rectors' letter condemns uni shake-up

Eight former rectors of Edinburgh University sign an open letter condemning government plans for a shake-up in the way universities are gove...

Missing man's family told of body find

A body recovered from a burn in Glasgow is believed to be that of a man who had been missing for more than six weeks, police say.

Man arrested over hit-and-run death

A 24-year-old man is arrested in connection with a hit-and-run in Motherwell which resulted in a woman's death.

Glasgow Necropolis volunteers win 'heritage angel' award

Friends of Glasgow Necropolis were presented with the inaugural award for their dedication to digitally capturing a permanent record of some...

Have your say on council ward boundaries

The public have until 22 October to have their say on proposed council ward boundaries across Scotland.

Missing pensioner found safe and well

An 83-year old woman who went missing from a nursing home in Glasgow is found safe and well.

John Logie Baird recording saved

TV pioneer John Logie Baird's historic 1927 video recording has been saved for the nation by the University of Glasgow and an anonymous ...

Pupils offered help over shooting

Counselling is to be offered to pupils at an East Dunbartonshire primary after a man was shot outside their school last week.

Four UK jihadists face UN sanctions

A man from Glasgow is among four Britons hit with international sanctions in a bid by the UK government to stem the flow of home-grown recru...

Police appeal over missing pensioner

Police ask the public for for help in tracing an 83-year old woman with dementia who has gone missing from a nursing home in Glasgow.

Two men attacked during night out

Two men need hospital treatment for serious injuries after they were assaulted on the street during a night out in Glasgow.

Elderly couple assaulted in home

An elderly couple have been assaulted in their own home in Lanarkshire.

Tributes paid after death of Scotland's 'Mr American Football' Alan Wilson

Alan Wilson devoted his life to promoting American Football and his death has provoked sadness

Woman dies after car mounts pavement

A 44-year-old woman dies after she was hit by a car which is believed to have mounted the pavement.

Optical illusion exhibit inspired by TV show 'Friends' launches in Glasgow

'The One Where We Wonder What Friends Did' is a sculptural installation and is the first of a planned series of exhibitions staged b...

Ferguson, the McMaster of leadership

Former Aberdeen defender John McMaster gives his take on how Sir Alex Ferguson became a management guru.

Clubs await Scottish League Cup draw

Holders Celtic, five other Premiership sides, plus Hibernian and Morton are in Monday's League Cup draw.

Men admit post-referendum disorder

Two men admit charges related to scenes of disorder in Glasgow on the day the result to the independence referendum was announced.

Anti-terror cop accused of assaults

A senior anti-terrorist policeman is to stand trial next month accused of assaulting three people.

Former DJ guilty of abusing young girl

Former Radio Clyde DJ James Russell is convicted of sexually abusing a young girl.

Comedy short to get Scots screening

A Scottish short film screened at festivals in France, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Italy and Cyprus is finally to be shown in Scotland.

Chvrches interview: 'We won't live in fear'

How pop group Chvrches fought back against sexist trolls

Gers felt disrespected - Warburton

Rangers manager Mark Warburton feels his team were disrespected in the wake of their midweek Cup defeat to St Johnstone.

Greenock Morton 0-4 Rangers

Rangers stretch their lead at the top of the Scottish Championship to nine points with a comprehensive win over Morton.

'High class' candidates for Well job

The Motherwell board will meet on Monday as they seek a new full-time manager following the sacking of Ian Baraclough.

Ladbrokes defends 'sack race' bets

SPFL sponsor Ladbrokes defends its practice of offering odds on which manager is next to be sacked.

Glasgow City win to stay top of SWPL

Glasgow City defeat Spartans 2-0 on Sunday to stay three points clear atop the Scottish Women's Premier League.

Riverdance comes to Glasgow for 21st anniversary tour

The Riverdance 2016 dates mark the 21st year of show with a new generation of dancers.

Rod Stewart to perform in Scotland

Veteran singer Rod Stewart is to perform two gigs in Scotland next year as part of an eight-date UK tour.

College mergers success questioned

More information is needed before a major shake-up in Scotland's colleges can be judged a success, according to a committee of MSPs.

Rothesay Pavilion closes for £8m revamp

One of Scotland's most significant surviving Art Deco buildings closes as work begins on a two-year £8m refurbishment programme.

Offshore wind farms 'threaten gannets'

Offshore wind farms could pose a more serious threat to Scotland's globally important gannet population than previously thought, scienti...

Red moon rising: Scots capture pictures of rare lunar eclipse

Pictures from across Scotland last night as super moon and lunar eclipse combine for rare 'blood moon' celestial event.

Rod kicks off Scottish leg of stadium tour in Kilmarnock

The 70-year-old pop legend will perform in Kilmarnock's Rugby Park and Inverness' Caledonian Stadium as part of a 2016 UK tour.

Woman raped near Glasgow train station

A -year-old was raped in a lane near Glasgow Central train station, police have said.

Service to commemorate Clutha victims

The victims of the Clutha helicopter tragedy are to be commemorated at an annual memorial service for police officers who have died while on...

Mo Hair to open style academy and salon on Trongate

After more than decade of male grooming on the city's King Street, the Mo Hair barbers are on the move to a new salon with a Victorian e...

Mother, 83, and daughter assaulted

An 83-year-old woman and her 60-year-old daughter have been assaulted while on a day trip to Glasgow.

Hibernian v St Mirren

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Hibernian and St Mirren.

Raith Rovers v Dumbarton

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

Albion Rovers v Stenhousemuir

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

Dunfermline Athletic v Airdrieonians

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

Clyde v Berwick Rangers

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

Stirling Albion v Queen's Park

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

Mackintosh Festival returns to pay tribute to Glasgow's famous son

Now in its fourth year, The Mackintosh Festival takes place during the month of October to celebrate the life of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

New wakeboard secretly tested on lochs

A new design of wakeboard is secretly tested on Scottish lochs ahead of the product going on general sale next year.

Keir Hardie - The man who broke the mould of British politics

The man who broke the mould of British politics

Anger as bus driver calls in police to remove pensioner over bag of chips

An elderly man was taken to a local police station after bringing an unopened bag of chips and tomato sauce on the number 11 bus back from I...

Old Renfield Street Odeon could become restaurant and offices

New plans have been submitted to transform the desolate Art Deco building into a £950,000 retail and leisure development.

Rollers sell-out prompts extra date

Bay City Rollers - whose return was announced earlier this week - add a third concert in Glasgow after tickets sell out in minutes.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 18 and 25 September

Animal charity brings abandoned Chihuahua pup back from the brink of death

Minnie was found emaciated next to a cemetery with no food or water and covered in faeces - two weeks later and she's ready for her bran...

Animal charity brings abandoned Chihuahua pup back from the brink of death

Minnie was found emaciated in a cemetery with no food or water and covered in faeces - two weeks later and she's ready for her brand new...

Man jailed for causing friend's death

A man is jailed for 10 and a half years for causing his friend's death in a drink fuelled fight in Bishopbriggs.

Exo world votes sought from star-gazers

Star-gazers in Scotland are being asked to back a Scottish bid to name a distant star and its three planets.

Sweet smell of 6S: New iPhone sparks 12-hour queues in Glasgow

Punters started queuing a whopping 12 hours before Apple Store Buchanan Street opened its doors to launch the latest smartphone.

Family not critical of police OAP probe

The family of missing Glasgow pensioner Janet McKay have said they have no criticisms to make of the police investigation.

Tickets for Bay City Rollers sell out in four minutes

The Bay City Rollers announced their reunion this week and tickets for their upcoming show sold out in record time.

Manhunt after shooting near school

Police investigating a shooting near a primary school say they are following a number of lines of inquiry as their investigation continues.

Call for action over NHS scan results

Relatives of a man who was not told for more than a year that he had terminal cancer call for procedures to be put in place to prevent peopl...

Sighting of missing OAP 'not passed on'

Police Scotland apologise to the family of a missing pensioner after it emerged a possible sighting was not passed on to the enquiry team.

Interest in Motherwell vacancy high

Motherwell receive over 30 applications for the vacant manager's jobs as Kenny Shiels declares his interest in the role.

Govanhill Baths to reopen pools and Turkish sauna with £1.2m funding

The 100-year-old venue plans to reopen a number of swimming pools and a community theatre with the grant awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fun...

Man with gun 'seen near primary school'

A major police operation is under way in East Dunbartonshire after reports of a man with a gun near a primary school.

CCTV appeal over play park assault

Police issue CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with an assault on a five-year-old boy in Glasgow Green.

Violent death man's brother had gun

The brother of an alleged murder victim is jailed for possessing a hand gun and ammunition which police feared may have been used in a reven...

Govanhill Baths to reopen pools and Turkish sauna with £1.2m funding

The 100-year-old venue plans to reopen a number of swimming pools and a community theatre with the grant awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fun...

Volunteering policy gets go ahead

New plans to provide quality volunteering opportunities were today agreed by the council's Executive Committee. They form a key part of ...

Rangers boys club embezzler sentenced

A woman who tried to launder £55,000 of stolen cash through Rangers Supporters' Association Boys Club is told to carry out 260 hours unp...

Bets on managers undignified - Smith

Falkirk director Alex Smith wants to see an end to bookmakers taking bets on which manager will be sacked next.

Body found believed to be missing OAP

Police believe a body found in Clydebank is that of missing 88-year-old Janet McKay from Glasgow.

Council agrees £73m investment to bring more new homes, jobs and apprenticeships to Glasgow

Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee today (24 September, 2015) gave its approval to a £72.84m investment that will bring hundreds...

Football coach jailed for abusing boys

A convicted sex offender is jailed for seven years for sexually assaulting two boys he coached for football in the 1970s.

Motherwell owner rebukes players

Some Motherwell players should "hang their heads in shame" after manager Ian Baraclough's exit, says owner Les Hutchison.

Partick sign up midfielder Edwards

Partick Thistle sign Australian midfielder Ryan Edwards until the end of the season after his release from Reading.

Botanics to bathe in mystical light as Electric Gardens returns

Glasgow's Botanic Gardens will once again transform into a magical winter wonderland as the spectacular festival of light and sound conf...

Former soldier jailed for raping girl

A former soldier who repeatedly raped a vulnerable 14-year-old girl is jailed for seven years.

Could a dog be your workout partner?

Fitness sessions for dogs and their owners

Strathmore pub reopens with Glasvegan burgers and glasshouse

The popular bar has been given a modern makeover with a twist, with wooden detailing, low hanging lighting and stripped back stone walls.

Woman, 21, critically injured by car

A 21-year-old woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in the east end of Glasgow.

Council Leader Frank McAveety sends his best wishes to everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha

The Leader of Glasgow City Council, Councillor Frank McAveety, today (Thursday, 24 September 2015) marked the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha...

The beautiful stations of rail's golden age

The beautiful stations of rail's golden age

Govanhill Baths win lottery support

A project to restore and reopen a historic Glasgow municipal bath house is given initial support by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Celtic boss yearns for better attack

Ronny Delia admits Celtic should have been more accomplished in attack despite knocking Raith Rovers out of the League Cup.

CCTV sighting of missing pensioner

Police confirm a sighting of 88-year-old Janet McKay a week after she went missing.

RWC Scorecard: Player ratings for Scotland against Japan

Scotland had to battle for an hour, but eased away to a 45-10 victory over Japan

Green wants Rangers to pay legal fees

Ex-Rangers chief executive Charles Green takes the club to court to get them to pay his legal fees after he was charged with serious organis...

Celtic v Raith Rovers

Preview followed by live updates of Wednesday's League Cup tie between Celtic and Raith Rovers.

Kilmarnock v Heart of Midlothian

Preview followed by live updates of Wednesday's League Cup tie between Kilmarnock and Hearts.

Plans to create first national memorial to Scotland's fallen firefighters

Scots are being invited to have their say on the country's first national firefighters memorial that will pay tribute to those who give ...

Pop-up cinema events set for Govanhill Baths and The Barras

Pollok House, Govanhill Baths and The Barras are set to become immersive, pop-up cinemas.

Motherwell part with boss Baraclough

Motherwell announce that they have parted company with manager Ian Baraclough nine months after he took charge.

Council reverses decision to strip school pupils of free bus passes

Glasgow City Council have backtracked on a decision that would have seen free bus passes taken away from 1500 school pupils.

Man jailed for pub row stabbing

A man who stabbed a fellow pub customer three times is jailed for four years and four months.

Police probe League Cup crowd trouble

Police investigate crowd trouble at Tuesday night's game between Morton and Motherwell which saw two officers hurt and two men arrested....

Man who killed comedian to be detained

A mentally ill man who murdered a Scots comedian 18 years ago is to be kept in psychiatric care until further notice.

House search in 12-year-old murder case

Police investigating the disappearance of a woman who vanished 12 years ago search a home and arrest a man.

Metal giants Anthrax to headline Cathouse's 25th birthday bash

One of the world's leading thrash metal outfits are set to help Glasgow's Cathouse Rock Club celebrate 25 years of gigs, parties and...

Sex offender admits woodland rape

A convicted sex offender admits raping a 20-year-old woman at knifepoint in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire.

Free digitally encrypted bike racks to be piloted in Glasgow

A team of young entrepreneurs have designed 'BikeVault' a digitally encrypted bike rack with a built-in lock for the city's cycl...

From Africa with love as film festival returns to Scotland

Africa in Motion celebrates 10 years in Scotland with inspiring and creative cinema straight from the heart of Africa.

Scots teenager 'ecstasy death' on Ibiza

A Scottish teenager reportedly dies on the Spanish island of Ibiza after taking ecstasy.

New appeal over missing vulnerable OAP

Police searching for a vulnerable 88-year-old woman are revisiting the area in Glasgow where she was last seen a week ago.

Scots 'have 421 words' for snow

Scotland has more than 400 words and expressions for snow, according to a project to compile a Scots thesaurus.

Newspaper editors resign from posts

The editors of the Sunday Herald and the Evening Times resign from their posts.

50 whale and dolphin ferry sightings

Fifty sightings of whales and dolphins from CalMac ferries in Scottish waters are recorded as part of a UK survey.

Council secures new enforcement powers for Govanhill

Glasgow City Council has secured new enforcement powers to tackle housing conditions in the Govanhill area of Glasgow.

Man held over £55,000 cannabis hauls

A man has been arrested after police seized cannabis with an estimated street value of £55,000 from locations in Glasgow and East Renfrewshi...

Best time to view the Supermoon and blood moon lunar eclipse

The night of September 27 will see both a supermoon and a lunar eclipse - meaning that evening will have both the brightest, and then the da...

Too early to decide on Cole - Deila

Celtic manager Ronny Deila says it is too early to say whether trialist Carlton Cole will join the club.

Activity levels 'not boosted by Games'

There has been almost no change in levels of physical activity in Scotland since the Commonwealth Games, according to new figures.

Ferry service improvements planned

An enhanced timetable is proposed for the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services network from next summer.

Killie working on emergency keeper

Lee McCulloch says Kilmarnock are waiting on permission to bring in one of "three or four" emergency goalkeeper options.

Rangers v St Johnstone

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's League Cup tie between Rangers and St Johnstone.

Greenock Morton v Motherwell

Preview followed by live updates of Tuesday's League Cup tie between Greenock Morton and Motherwell.

Ex-Hammer Cole to train with Celtic

Former Chelsea and West Ham striker Carlton Cole will train with Celtic this week with a view to signing for them.

Turn on me, not players - Baraclough

Ian Baraclough says that he would rather Motherwell fans vented their frustrations at him than the players.

Three intrepid Scots dads take on legendary Mongolian wrestlers

When kilted crusaders the 'Genghis McKhans' reached middle age they knew exactly what to do - a 5000 mile trip to battle 20st Mongol...

Dog 'learns Gaelic' in three weeks

A dog who joined his owner at language classes has impressed by learning a set of Gaelic commands in just three weeks.

Profits and sales down at AG Barr

Irn Bru maker AG Barr announces a fall in pre-tax profits and sales for the first half of the year.

Aerospace firm plans 327 new Scots jobs

The defence and aerospace firm Lockheed Martin announces plans for 327 new jobs at its new office in Glasgow.

Car crashes into club's main stand

St Mirren Football Club's stadium is damaged after a car crashes into the main stand.

Council wins new powers to crackdown on rogue landlords

In a first for Scotland, Glasgow City Council have won new powers to help tackle appalling housing conditions in Govanhill.

STV 'defying gravity' as independent

The former head of ITV says Scottish broadcaster STV has "defied gravity" by remaining an independent company.

Sub Club launches brand new record label 'Nautilus Rising'

After almost three decades of running the best parties in the world and curating some of the most sought after DJs of our generation, Sub Cl...

New powers to tackle slum housing

Glasgow City Council is given more powers to tackle slum housing in the ethnically-diverse Govanhill area.

Grab a Grant and get Green

Action Earth supports Glasgow's Green Year 2015 with grants of up to £500

New site in murdered schoolgirl search

Forensic experts searching for the remains of murdered schoolgirl Moira Anderson want to search a site in North Lanarkshire.

Charity appeal over 'runaway' goat

An animal charity is appealing for help in a bid to trace the owner of a goat which was found running around a South Lanarkshire village.

Invasive species early warning tested

Marinas, fish farms and navigation buoys could be regularly monitored to track the spread of invasive marine species.

New 20mph speed limit for trunk road

A 20mph speed zone through the town of Maybole is the first time in Scotland the a permanent low limit has been imposed on a trunk road.

Three high-rise blocks demolished

Three multi-storey blocks of flats in the south of Glasgow are demolished in a controlled explosion to make way for new houses on the site.

Teens held over preacher 'hate crime'

A 15-year-old and 17-year-old are arrested over the alleged racial abuse and robbery of a Nigerian preacher in Glasgow.

Maid in Scotland pop-up cafe springing up around Glasgow

A Japanese inspired 'maid and butler' cafe is popping up across the city made up of singers, dancers, artists and bakers.

There's something about Mary: New 1950s inspired venue coming to Glasgow

Proud Mary will be offering a slick Glasgow inspired bar, restaurant and late night venue complete with a a basketball court and tenpin bowl...

Paraglider injured in cliff crash

A man who was stranded on a cliff following a mid-air collision with a fellow paraglider is airlifted to hospital.

Killie aiming for top six - McKenzie

Kilmarnock's Rory McKenzie is aiming for the top six while St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright is frustrated by his defence.

Preacher robbed in 'hate crime'

A Nigerian preacher is robbed and racially abused by two men as he walks to his church in north Glasgow.

Dumbarton v Rangers

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

Queen of the South v Greenock Morton

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

Airdrieonians v Ayr United

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

Stranraer v Albion Rovers

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

East Fife v Clyde

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

Queen's Park v Elgin City

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

Rally marks referendum anniversary

A large crowd is gathering in Glasgow's George Square for a pro-independence rally one year after the referendum.

Murray brothers set for GB doubles role

Andy Murray is set to team up with brother Jamie for Saturday's doubles match against Australia in the Davis Cup semi-final.

Killer appeals against sentence

The man who killed Irish student Karen Buckley in a "brutal, senseless" attack is to appeal his sentence.

Girl injured after being hit by bus

An eight-year-old girl is seriously injured after being hit by a bus as she crossed the road in Wishaw.

Glasgow Coffee Festival returns to perk up the city

The Scottish coffee community is gathering for a brew-up of, beans, film, art and the esteemed UK Coffee Roasting Championship.

Four people held over £11,000 drug haul

Four people are arrested after amphetamine, cocaine and cannabis worth £11,000 is seized at an address in Clydebank.

Murray gives Britain semi-final lead

Andy Murray crushes Thanasi Kokkinakis to give Britain a winning start in their Davis Cup semi-final against Australia.

Hamilton Academical v Motherwell

Hamilton are hopeful of having a couple of players back while derby rivals Motherwell add a new goalkeeper to their squad.

Kilmarnock v St Johnstone

Kilmarnock seek to build on a first win of the season when they face St Johnstone, who rest in-form striker Steven MacLean.

Ross County v Partick Thistle

Ross County and Partick Thistle are both missing key players ahead of Saturday's Scottish Premiership meeting.

Celtic v Dundee

Celtic hope Stefan Johansen can shrug of a thigh strain in time to face Dundee in Sunday's Scottish Premiership contest.

Rangers fans launch petition after club omitted from FIFA 16 game

Rangers fans have hit out at software giant EA Sports for failing to feature the club in the latest FIFA console game.

Cup winner, 86, to give team talk

One of only three survivors of a shinty team's Camanachd Cup win in 1953 is to help fire up a new generation of players for this year...

St Mirren v Raith Rovers

St Mirren host Scottish Championship rivals Raith Rovers in a live BBC Alba and Radio Scotland match on Friday evening.

Commons wants exciting title race

Kris Commons hopes Aberdeen can take the Premiership race "to the wire" but remains confident Celtic will win the title.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 11 and 18 September

Body slipped from helicopter winch

The Royal Navy launches an investigation after a man's body slips from a helicopter harness while being winched from a Scottish loch.

Saying Goodbye service in Glasgow for lost babies

A Saying Goodbye service is to be held in Glasgow this weekend for people who have lost a baby during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy.

Ellie Goulding set to play Glasgow as part of UK tour

Ellie Goulding has announced details of a UK Arena tour in March 2016 including a gig in Glasgow.

SNP holds South Ayrshire Council ward

The SNP holds the South Ayrshire Council ward of Ayr East following a by-election on Thursday.

Warburton keen on sporting director

Rangers manager Mark Warburton hints that he would welcome the future appointment of a sporting director at Ibrox.

Red card was turning point - Deila

Ronny Deila is heartened by Celtic's 2-2 draw with Ajax but acknowledges Emilio Izaguirre's red card changed the game.

Murray & Evans carry British hopes

Andy Murray and Dan Evans will carry British hopes on day one of the Davis Cup semi-final against Australia in Glasgow.

If there was another Scottish referendum how would you vote?

A year ago today, the nation held its collective breath as one of two futures balanced on a knife edge before it. One year on, we ask how yo...

Police probe three tanning salon fires

Detectives are appealing for information after three tanning salons were deliberately set on fire in Glasgow.

Ajax 2-2 Celtic

Ajax fight back to claim a draw against 10-man Celtic in their opening Europa League Group A fixture.

Woman's threats to 'suicide pact' pair

A woman pleads guilty to threatening a mother and daughter who both died days later in what is believed to have been a suicide pact.

'Further inquiries' into rally deaths

Scotland's chief law officer says further investigations are needed into the deaths of three people at the Jim Clark Rally in the Border...

Scottish Alternative Music Awards announce 2015 nominations

The Scottish Alternative Music Awards are back and bigger than ever as the nominees are announced for the sixth award show.

Appeal over missing Hungarian man

The distraught mother of a Hungarian man who went missing in North Lanarkshire last month appeals for help in finding her son.

Casino loser punch killer jailed

A Royal Navy worker who killed a man with a single punch after losing £1,000 in a Glasgow casino is jailed for five years.

How spiffing! Distinguished Gentleman's Ride set for Scotland

Thousands of distinguished gentlemen and genteel ladyfolk are about to don cravats, press their tweed and ride motorcycles to raise funds fo...

Search for missing vulnerable woman

Police appeal for help to trace a vulnerable 88-year-old woman who has been missing from her Glasgow home since Wednesday.

ScotRail to hire 100 new train drivers

Rail operator ScotRail announces plans to recruit up to 100 new train drivers at locations across Scotland.

Meet the fruit-throwing musicians who get kids to eat their greens

A band who say they have the winning formula for convincing children to eat fruit and vegetables embark on Scottish tour.

Man attacked in home by intruder

A 63-year-old man is seriously injured after being attacked by an intruder in his North Ayrshire home.

Three held over alleged £1m VAT fraud

Three people from Glasgow are arrested by HM Revenue and Customs over a suspected £1m VAT fraud linked to the catering trade.

Man in court charged over OAP murder

A man appears in court charged murdering a 72-year-old man in his home in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire.

Man sought over sex attack on teenager

Police appeal for help in tracing a man who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in Glasgow.

Duke gets a new neon look as GOMA lights up art world

Ross Sinclair's imposing light installation 'We Love Real Life Scotland' is ready to glow at the GOMA.

Charge details given in Rangers probe

The Crown Office gives details of charges against former Rangers owner Craig Whyte, ex-chief executive of the club, Charles Green and five o...

Top Scottish law firm announces merger

One of Scotland's largest law firms, Simpson & Marwick, announces it is to merge with global legal business Clyde & Co.

Three schools evacuated over 'threat'

Hundreds of pupils are evacuated from three schools in East Renfrewshire after an "unauthenticated threat".

Ex-prisoner 'may pose risk to public'

Police say a former prisoner from Glasgow who is unlawfully at large may pose a risk to the public.

Controversial charge for Glasgow Christmas lights switch-on scrapped

Following a mixed response from the public, plans to charge revellers for the switch-on of Glasgow's Christmas lights have been reconsid...

Concern over fate of Banksy artworks at The Arches

There are fears over the fate of the three original Banksy artworks following the closure of The Arches earlier this year.

Police probe 'issue' at council firm

Glasgow City Council asks police to investigate an issue with its arms-length construction firm City Building.

New study into flights to Skye

The economic benefits of resuming flights between Skye and central Scotland are being examined in a new study.

Result the important thing - McInnes

Martin Canning is happy with Hamilton's performance, but Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes is happier with the result.

Man arrested over death of pensioner

A 32-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of 72-year-old Malcolm Ballantyne in North Ayrshire.

Wild Olive Tree cafe opens offering training to Glasgow homeless

A new social enterprise cafe on Buchanan Street is partnering with Glasgow City Mission to offer work placements for the city's vulnerab...

Appeal over vulnerable missing woman

Police appeal for help in tracing a vulnerable 72-year-old woman who has gone missing in Glasgow.

Aberdeen v Hamilton Academical

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Aberdeen and Hamilton Academical.

Monthly prize for Celtic's Griffiths

Celtic's in-form striker Leigh Griffiths is the Scottish Premiership player of the month for August.

Rangers awards 'reward for advances'

Manager of the month Mark Warburton says individual accolades are a reflection of Rangers' progress this season.

Edmund injury scare before Davis Cup

Britain's Kyle Edmund is having an ankle scan after suffering an injury before the Davis Cup semi-final against Australia.

Glasgow Caledonian University hosts international care home 'Olympics'

Scotland’s first international care home ‘Olympic Games’ will be hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) on September 19.

Unicorn tears and 12 other factors that could trigger #indyref2

A year on from the last referendum, the hills are alive with speculation over what might push the SNP into calling another vote on Scottish ...

Running legend Gebrselassie decides to bow out in Glasgow

He's one of the world's greatest ever athletes and Haile Gebrselassie will retire after Great Scottish Run in Glasgow next month.

Pair face jail over £1.3m heroin haul

A man and woman who were caught with £1,365,000 of heroin admit being concerned in the supply of the drug.

St Mungo's Primary School cast their votes on International Day of Democracy

To celebrate this year's International Day of Democracy on 15 September one school in the east end of the city is holding an election in...

Let Glasgow's Children Flourish

Glasgow's famous motto 'Let Glasgow Flourish' has provided the inspiration for a new campaign to recruit foster carers for the c...

Thistle respond to McMillan comments

Partick Thistle defend their sacking of Jordan McMillan after criticism from the player, who is serving a drug ban.

Appeal after four baby rabbits abandoned in Glasgow park

The Scottish SPCA managed to capture one of the domestic rabbits but the other three are still on the loose and at risk of starvation.

Big Issue Glasgow launches new 'journey' campaign

The Big Issue Glasgow is launching twitter campaign #BigIssueBigJourney in a bid to change the public's perception of the magazine and i...

Glasgow identifies green "STEMS" of recovery

Green jobs will be at the heart of Glasgow's economic resurgence under plans to re-industrialise Scotland's biggest city through the...

Monty Python spin-off The Rutles bring Beatles parody to Glasgow

The fictional band created by Monty Python wordsmiths Eric Idle and Neil Innes will descend on Glasgow in December this year.

Three teenagers stabbed in city street

Police appeal for help in tracing a gang of youths who stabbed three teenagers in a street attack in the Castlemilk area of Glasgow.

Two arrests after £110,000 cocaine find

Two people are arrested after police seize cocaine with a street value of about £110,000 from a flat in Glasgow.

St Andrews climbs university rankings

The University of St Andrews climbs 20 places in a table ranking the best campuses across the world - but Glasgow and Edinburgh both fall.

Man in court over teenager's murder

A man has appeared in court charged with murder after the death of a teenager found injured in a street.

Ahmad 'to sidestep' Rangers fraud probe

Former Rangers director Imran Ahmad has said he will remain overseas and not co-operate with an investigation into the sale of the club'...

Tennis champ Andy Murray enjoys 'ace' meal at Sarti

Scottish tennis star Andy Murray had a smashing time tucking into an Italian dinner at Renfield Street's Fratelli Sarti restaurant.

Scotland's wildlife celebrated at British photography awards

Some of the most striking sights in Scotland have been showcased in this year's British Wildlife Photography Awards.

Two-year ban for Partick's McMillan

Former Partick Thistle player Jordan McMillan is banned from all sport for two years for failing a drugs test.

Biker, 69, critical after M74 crash

A 69-year-old man is seriously injured after coming off his motorbike on the M74 at Biggar in South Lanarkshire.

Busker's impromptu 'Granny song' at the Barras goes viral

The LaFontaines yesterday (September 13) set up a stall at the Barras market yesterday to sell T-shirts, bootleg copies of their CDs and tic...

Man arrested over street attack

Police arrest a 38-year-old man in connection with a street attack on a 34-year-old in the east end of Glasgow.

Racist incidents 'widely unreported'

First survey of black and minority ethnic Scots suggests most examples of discrimination are not reported

Three men injured in linked attacks

Three men are seriously injured in two incidents in the east end of Glasgow which detectives believe are linked.

Fresh appeal over teenager's death

Detectives issue a fresh appeal for information about the murder of 18-year-old Sean Banks in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire.

Schoolboy attacked by three men

A 14-year-old boy is being treated in hospital after being attacked by three men in North Ayrshire.

Man arrested over Greenock death

A 37-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of a 23-year-old man in Greenock.

Scotland Loves Anime returns with top Japanese animation

Scotland Loves Anime is the first (and often the only) chance to see some of the best anime films on the big screen.

St. Enoch centre to host first ever food festival

The Food Fest is set to take place at the St Enoch Shopping Centre offering cooking demonstrations, workshops and a market for the entire fa...

The boy band that turned the world tartan

The boy band that turned the globe tartan

Archibald vows to get Jags winning

Managers Alan Archibald and Paul Hartley react to Partick Thistle's defeat by Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.

Locke boosted by Kilmarnock win

Managers Gary Locke and Jackie McNamara react to Kilmarnock's 2-1 Scottish Premiership win over Dundee United.

Patience pays for Well's Baraclough

Managers Ian Baraclough and Jim McIntyre react to Motherwell's Scottish Premiership draw with Ross County.

Rangers v Livingston

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

Greenock Morton v Dumbarton

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

St Mirren v Falkirk

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

Albion Rovers v Airdrieonians

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

Dunfermline Athletic v Ayr United

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

Clyde v Annan Athletic

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

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.

Murder inquiry after teenager's death

A murder inquiry is launched following the death of an 18-year-old in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire.

Townsend delight at pulsating win

Glasgow Warriors played some of their best rugby in recent years to beat Connacht, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall raises the curtain on 25 years of history

From Frank Sinatra to Nelson Mandela, the concert hall takes a look back at the great moments which mark Glasgow's rise as a City of Cul...

New restaurant Marcello's takes place of Massimo's in pre-theatre spot

A new Italian restaurant hopes to make its mark as the go-to food spot for anyone looking to enjoy an authentic Italian meal before and afte...

Thousands to attend refugee vigils

Thousands of people will later attend candlelight vigils across Scotland to show solidarity for Syrian refugees and the victims of war.

Celtic's finances show £4m loss

Celtic make a pre-tax loss of almost £4m in the year ending 30 June compared to a profit of £11m the year before.

Malawian rice mountain making a difference at home and abroad

A mountain of Fair Trade rice from Malawi has been donated to local foodbanks as part of the council's commitment to the poor at home an...

Aberdeen v Celtic

Aberdeen have Ryan McLaughlin available while a handful of Celtic players could make league debuts as the Premiership's top two meet.

Dundee United v Kilmarnock

Dundee United could give debuts to recent loan signings against Kilmarnock, who have new defender Kevin McHattie in their squad.

Motherwell v Ross County

Motherwell and Ross County have new players available ahead of their first Scottish Premiership meeting of the season.

Partick Thistle v Dundee

New signing Robbie Muirhead is likely to feature for Partick Thistle in their Scottish Premiership meeting with Dundee.

St Johnstone v Hamilton Academical

St Johnstone have Darnell Fisher and Steven Anderson available for the Scottish Premiership visit of Hamilton.

Nicola Sturgeon wins award at inaugural LGBTI Awards

The First Minister was in attendance at the first ever LGBTI Awards where she scooped the prize for Politician of the Year.

Watch the Super Mario brothers parkour through Glasgow

Mario and Luigi 'parkour' through the streets of Glasgow to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros being released.

'Record' August for Edinburgh Airport

Glasgow Airport reports its busiest summer period in seven years

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 4 and 11 September

Catholic Church makes refugees offer

Catholic Church bishops write to the first minister offering the assistance of the church's 450 parishes to welcome any refugees who arr...

Celtic star admits offensive singing

Celtic and Scotland striker Leigh Griffiths is admonished after admitting singing a song with offensive lyrics about an ex-Hearts player.

Social media 'pressuring' mental health

Teenagers' mental health can be put at risk by constant pressure to post on social media, a new study finds

Thousands of Scots to shine a light on Syria at weekend vigils

Tens of thousands pledge to shine a light in the darkness for Syrian refugees as Scottish vigil spreads across the world.

Shirley Manson to play first Angelfish gig in 20 years at SWG3

The ex-lead singer of Garbage is set to play a one-off gig with her old band Angelfish in aid of a women's charity.

Award victory for Glasgow City Council

Glasgow City Council has won an award for its role in delivering the Best Games Ever at the APSE Service Awards 2015.

20 pupils in hospital after bus crash

20 primary school pupils are taken to hospital after the bus they were travelling in collided with a car in North Lanarkshire.

Probe into Greenock 'suspicious' death'

Police investigate a "suspicious death" following an incident in the Fancy Farm area of Greenock on Thursday evening.

Man dies after car crashes into tree

A man has died after a Ford Focus car crashed into a tree on the A759 in Ayrshire.

Body of woman, 85, found in car in water

The body of an 85-year-old woman is recovered from a car found in the water near the Cuan ferry slip on the Isle of Seil.

Glasgow v Connacht (Fri)

Team news and preview ahead of Friday's Pro12 game between defending champions Glasgow Warriors and Connacht at Scotstoun.

Glasgow supermarket worker's guitar plectrums go global

A Glaswegian who made guitar plectrums in his living room has gone on to sell nearly 50,000 of them worldwide.

Former Prestwick Airport chief returns

A former general manager of Prestwick Airport is set to return as interim chief executive, following the departure of Iain Cochrane.

New Glasgow City Council leader elected

Labour's Frank McAveety is elected as the new leader of Glasgow City Council.

Rangers shaping up well - King

Dave King says Championship leaders Rangers are five players short of being able to challenge for next season's Premiership.

Secondary schools take time out to register new voters

Young people at Eastbank Academy, in the East of the city, took time out of their timetables to register to vote today (10 September 2015).

Runaway pooch reunited with owner after making solo train journey to city

Springer spaniel Angus has been reunited with owner after making solo train journey from Busby to Glasgow city centre yesterday.

Dons stronger this term, says Deila

Celtic manager Ronny Delia believes Aberdeen are better equipped to mount a title challenge this season.

Wizz Air to launch new Bucharest route

Budget airline Wizz Air is to introduce direct flights between Glasgow and the Romanian capital of Bucharest for the first time.

New Leader elected at Glasgow City Council

Councillor Frank McAveety has been elected as the new Leader of Glasgow City Council.

Have you got a golden ticket to Tennent's beer factory?

Tennent's Lager launches a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory style competition to win a dream tour of the factory.

McCoist agrees to end Ibrox contract

Rangers have reached agreement with former manager Ally McCoist over the termination of his contract with the club.

Southside Film Festival reveals line-up of cinema events across Glasgow

Southside Film Festival is returning for the fifth time in Glasgow with pop-up cinemas, unique film screenings, talks, exhibitions and works...

Woman hit by bus in central Glasgow

A woman is taken to hospital after being knocked down by a bus in Glasgow city centre.

Oldest rickets case in Neolithic woman

The earliest known case of rickets in the UK has been identified in a 3,000-year-old skeleton found in Scotland.

CCTV images appeal over chemist raid

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with a robbery at a chemists in North Lanarkshire.

Short delay to protected areas rules

The Scottish government agrees to a short delay in bringing in rules to restrict certain fishing activity in 30 Marine Protected Areas.

School pupil in Ayrshire has E. coli

Health authorities launch an investigation after a pupil at a school in South Ayrshire is confirmed as having been infected with E. coli O15...

McAveety to lead Glasgow City Council

Former Labour MSP Frank McAveety is set to become leader of Scotland's largest council

Campaigners 'furious' after controversial Rutherglen road approved

A £21.6m road going through one of the last remaining green belts in Rutherglen will go ahead despite almost 2000 local complaints.

'Collusion' over £849,842 college deals

Senior staff at the former Coatbridge College are accused of colluding to give themselves overly generous severance payments before a merger...

Boy reported over Jay Beatty abuse

A 14-year-old boy is arrested over an alleged offensive post on social media about a young Celtic fan with Down's Syndrome.

Hundreds expected to pour into Glasgow's third wine festival

Enjoy an afternoon of fine wine and jazz at the Glasgow Wine Festival with over 50 premium quality offerings from boutique and family owned ...

And action! 48-hour film project returns to Glasgow

Hundreds of filmmakers are expected to descend on Glasgow next month for the world's largest timed film competition.

Where the Monkey Sleeps brings 'anti-sandwich' to Argyle Street

Known for unusual menu options such as the Meathammer, a new sandwich shop has opened in the city centre promising the "ultimate sandwi...

Passenger describes aircraft fire panic

A Scottish holidaymaker who was on a BA flight that caught fire at Las Vegas airport describes the panic as passengers attempted to escape.

Boyd hopes for Killie response

Kilmarnock have "not been good enough" this term but Kris Boyd hopes work put in over the international break will pay dividends.

Knit-your-own Royal Marine dolls help children of serving soldiers

More than 5000 'Knit the Family' books have been given out to families to support the children of those battling with combat stress....

Tory councillor suspended over tweet

A Conservative councillor is suspended after posting a joke on Twitter about "moles" from Islamic State moving in with First Minis...

When Emily met Fergie to cap a memorable night at Hampden

Emily Findlay has bravely battled neuroblastoma for six years and on Monday night one of her heroes took the time to see how she was doing.

Child victims of Chernobyl arrive in Glasgow for respite

"It may sound like an exaggeration, but the three weeks these children spend in Scotland could be enough respite from the radiation tha...

Residents urged to take action over electoral registration reminders

Reminders will be sent out to more than 180,000 households in Glasgow this week as part of Glasgow City Council's annual household enqui...

Lossiemouth meet Forres in Scots Cup

BSC Glasgow host Auchinleck Talbot in the first round of the Scottish Cup while Glasgow University visit Cumbernauld Colts.

Train passengers charged £1.3m to spend a penny at Scottish stations

Network Rail has revealed the amount raised at Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central from charging passengers to use toilets at stations.

SFA apology over disabled fans' view

The SFA apologises and offers refunds to fans in wheelchairs who had their view at Hampden obscured by advertising boards.

Man loses 'right to die' guidance case

A severely disabled man who is seeking the right to die has lost a legal bid over guidance on assisted suicide.

Crime figures fall to a 41-year low

Official figures show a fall of 5% in the number of crimes recorded in Scotland - the lowest level since 1974.

Glasgow Green Year unveils its first "quiet" park bench

One of the quietest areas in Glasgow has been revealed.

Killer's sentencing to be filmed

TV cameras are set to record the sentencing of a Scottish man for the murder of Irish student Karen Buckley.

Prosecutors get Whyte trial extension

Prosecutors have been given an extra three months to bring former Rangers owner Craig Whyte to trial.

VIDEO: The Syrian refugees who are already here

The Syrian refugees who are already here

BMX biker images in murder probe

Police investigating the murder of a 72-year-old in Saltcoats last month are trying to trace a man seen riding a BMX cycle close to the scen...

Deacon Blue star backs Scottish campaign against poverty and inequality

Musician Ricky Ross has teamed up with the Church of Scotland to launch a new national grassroots campaign against poverty and inequality.

Braehead Clan beat ERC Ingolstadt

Braehead Clan round off their debut season in the Champions Hockey League with a 6-4 home win over ERC Ingolstadt.

City move three points clear of Hibs

Glasgow City take advantage of Hibs' first loss of the campaign to move three points clear at the top of the SWPL.

Glasgow Mid Argyll win two cups

Glasgow Mid Argyll score a double triumph on women's shinty finals day in Inverness, as North U21s beat South U21s in Caol Cup.

Oduwa performance delights Warburton

Rangers manager Mark Warburton hails on-loan Tottenham midfielder Nathan Oduwa after Rangers defeat Raith Rovers 5-0.

Rangers 5-0 Raith Rovers

Rangers win their ninth consecutive game to stretch their lead at the top of the Championship with a commanding victory over Raith.

Queen of the South 0-2 St Mirren

Two first half goals give St Mirren their first win of the Championship season as they beat Queen of the South.

MTV returns to Glasgow with Live Lockdown concert

Example, Sigma and Slaves are set to perform in a secret location in Glasgow as part of MTV's Live Lockdown.

Plans unveiled for new £30m hotel overlooking the Clyde

Glasgow-based Forrest Group has unveiled plans for a new 176-bedroom hotel on a prime development site overlooking the River Clyde at Finnie...

Hollywood stars and Celtic legends pitch up for Jock Stein charity match

X-Men star James McAvoy was among a glittering array of film and football legends who pitched up for a special charity match in memory of fo...

Man jailed for raping and beating woman

A man who admitted battering and raping a woman who refused to have sex with him is jailed for six years.

Coeliac sufferer's crowdfunder for Glasgow's first gluten-free only cafe

Mother and daughter duo hope to bring Glasgow's first gluten-free only cafe and takeaway service to the city for coeliac sufferers.

Round-Scotland kayak trip completed

A solo kayaker completes his trip around all of Scotland's lifeboat stations to raise money for charity.

Bullying claims at State Hospital

There have been 14 claims of bullying by staff at the State Hospital in Carstairs in just five years, BBC Scotland can reveal.

'Space whisky' study results revealed

A distillery which sent malt whisky into space to study the effect of near-zero gravity on flavour says its findings are "groundbreakin...

Man attacked by gang outside home

A 40-year-old man is treated for a serious head injury after being attacked by a group of men outside his home in North Lanarkshire.

Scottish Airshow draws huge crowd

An estimated crowd of 120,000 attended the Scottish Airshow on Saturday after it was given the go-ahead following the Shoreham tragedy.

Glasgow Night Shelter urgently seeking sanctuary for vulnerable women

A city night shelter has issued an urgent plea for a venue to help them provide shelter for destitute migrant women in Glasgow.

Glasgow to welcome £1million Bavarian style beer house

An A-listed building in Glasgow is set to become a traditional Bavarian style beer hall following a £1million makeover.

Four arrests over £136,000 drugs haul

Three men and a woman are arrested in connection with the recovery of drugs, believed to be cannabis, from a business premises in Airdrie.

Man sought over bookmaker robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a bookmaker in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire.

Missing vulnerable woman traced

A vulnerable 45-year-old woman who went missing in Helensburgh, Argyll, has been found safe and well.

Biker seriously hurt in crash with van

A man is seriously injured after his motorbike was involved in a crash with a van in Glasgow, police say.

Warehouse bar to replace former Glassford Street Peckhams

The old Peckhams unit in Merchant City is now under construction to become a brand new venue called Warehouse.

Govanhill grandmother left too scared to leave her flat after robbery

Great-grandmother Anne Keith has had her flat broken into five times and been robbed of her jewellery in broad daylight. Now, her neighbours...

Decision sought on Kintyre ferry link

Campaigners call for a speedy decision on whether to keep an experimental ferry service going between Ardrossan and Campbeltown.

Glasgow agrees to take extra refugees

Scotland's largest council agrees to accommodate another 60 refugees amid the ongoing crisis in Europe as people flee from war-torn Syri...

Man left friend in vegetative state

A man who inflicted horrific brain injuries on his friend after they argued over a woman at a party is jailed for nine years.

Appeal over vulnerable missing woman

Police appeal for help in tracing a vulnerable 45-year-old woman who has gone missing in Helensburgh.

Glasgow v Scarlets (Sat)

Scott Cummings makes a first start for Glasgow in their Pro12 opener against Scarlets, who have flanker Aaron Shingler fit.

Warburton avoids 'awful scenario'

Rangers manager Mark Warburton was not tempted to seek any additional signings on the final day of the transfer window.

Glasgow to provide accommodation for additional Syrian refugees

Glasgow City Council is to once again provide accommodation for Syrian refugees following talks with the UK Government.

Meet the south side's newest resident - a life-size Asian elephant

House for an Art Lover is working in partnership with the Scottish artist Kenny Hunter, commissioning the creation of a life-size elephant.

Killer rapist loses prison transfer bid

A killer rapist loses a second legal bid to be transferred to prison from the State Hospital at Carstairs.

Sean Batty helps steer new car club into Glasgow

Glasgow's STV weatherman Sean Batty got a sneak preview of the new range of hybrid electric cars available through the city's new ca...

World's earliest pictures of tennis found at Glasgow university

University of Glasgow archivists have unearthed what are thought to be the oldest printed pictures of a game of tennis.

Rangers upset by rule breach query

Rangers say David Weir's honour may have been "besmirched" after Raith Rovers queried the recalling of a Scotland U19 player.

Raith query Rangers player move

Raith Rovers ask the Scottish FA compliance officer to investigate a potential rule breach by Rangers concerning a player released from inte...

Book has 'earliest pictures of tennis'

Academics believe a 16th century French book contains the earliest printed images of a game similar to tennis.

Man convicted of raping two women

A man faces a lengthy jail term after being convicted of raping two women in his home town of Airdrie.

Scotland rallies behind refugees as humanitarian crisis escalates

Candle-lit vigils and donation events are to be held across Scotland as the refugee crisis in Europe reaches critical levels.

Mum hopes son's killers 'rot in Hell'

The mother of a 26-year-old Glasgow murder victim has said she hopes his killers "rot in Hell".

'Bike pump' armed robber is jailed

A man who pretended that a concealed bicycle pump was a gun so he could carry out a £28,623 street robbery is jailed for five years.

Outdoor renovations for Pavilion Theatre reveal hidden statue

Following a £100,000 refurbishment, the renovation of the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow is complete with a new light show.

Paul Clark charged over Rangers sale

A fourth man appears in court over the alleged fraudulent acquisition of Rangers' assets in 2012.

Police object to armed marines display

A ground display by armed Royal Marines at this weekend's Scottish Airshow is facing an objection from police.

Arches sells off all its booze stock in online auction

Fancy sorting out your booze cabinet? Grab yourself some Arches memorabilia and a boozy bargain at the club's online auction.

Coach fire closes section of M8

A section of the M8 motorway in Glasgow is closed as emergency services deal with a bus fire.

Concern over missing 12-year-old

Police ask the public for help in tracing a 12-year-old girl from Cambuslang who went missing on Tuesday

Lorraine Kelly announces 24-hour ceilidh challenge across Scotland

Lorraine Kelly has announced the official route for her 24-hour ceilidh challenge in aid of the STV Children’s Appeal, do-si-doing her way a...

Landlady stabbed 27 times in money row

A man admits murdering a 32-year-old woman in Renfrewshire following a dispute over money.

Man United's Grimshaw loaned to Well

Versatile midfielder Liam Grimshaw leaves Old Trafford for a four-month loan stint at Scottish Premiership Motherwell.

McHattie exits Hearts for Kilmarnock

Left-back Kevin McHattie leaves Hearts by mutual consent and joins Kilmarnock on a three-year deal.

Morton sign Swansea's Samuel on loan

Greenock Morton sign 19-year-old Swansea City striker Alex Samuel on loan until January.

Ayr United 5-2 Stenhousemuir

Ayr United move up to second place in Scottish League One with a hammering of Stenhousemuir at Somerset Park.

Frail leaves Celtic coaching role

Celtic's development coach Stevie Frail leaves the club as he seeks "new challenges in football".

Latics complete triple signing

Wigan Athletic sign Bolton defender Andy Kellett, Newcastle striker Haris Vuckic and Partick defender Jack Hendry.

Oldham sign Celtic defender on loan

League One side Oldham sign defender Eoghan O'Connell from Scottish Premiership champions Celtic on loan until 1 January.

Funnyman Kevin Bridges crashes wedding at Cottiers

Comedian Kevin Bridges was on hand to help out with bridesmaid duties as he posed with flowers at a Glasgow wedding.

Dumbuya signs for Partick Thistle

Partick Thistle sign free agent Mustapha Dumbuya on a one-year contract, subject to international clearance.

Firm opens £25m glass recycling plant

Recycling firm Viridor launches its new £25m glass recycling plant at Newhouse in North Lanarkshire.

World record boot camp attempt foiled a week before event is staged

The world record attempt has been abandoned after not enough people signed up but the boot camp will still take place.

Three men face Rangers 'fraud' charges

Three men previously involved with Rangers are due in court charged over the "alleged fraudulent acquisition" of the club in 2012....

Hospital worker jailed for £1.3m theft

A hospital worker stole £1.3m of medical equipment and sold it for just £70,000 is jailed for four years.

Craft Beer Rising announce line-up for 2015 event

Scotland’s biggest collaborative craft beer festival announces its full line-up, promising a weekend of beer, street food and music in Glasg...

Mystery as stolen Ibrox statue found and set for safe return

A statue that had stood near Ibrox Stadium for more than 100 years has been recovered after it was stolen from its plinth last week.

Community Learning and Development plan published

A new plan has been published which sets out Glasgow's vision for community learning and development.

Strathclyde University wins international award for eye examination kit

A smartphone retinal adapter developed at the University of Strathclyde, which could eliminate 80% of the world’s blindness, has won a prest...

Expanded Glasgow Guarantee event to take place in City Chambers

An event in Glasgow City Chambers for partner agencies tomorrow (2 September) will provide more details on the expansion of the £50million G...

Saint Judes relaunches following temporary closure and major refurb

Glasgow's much-loved venue Saint Judes has reopened with a whole new look.

Drawings to help art school restoration

The project to restore Glasgow School of Art's fire-damaged Mackintosh building are boosted by a donation of detailed architectural draw...

Concert for Caden aims to raise cash for Yorkhill Hospital

His death touched thousands of people and Caden Beggan's parents are still working to ensure their son's memory lives on.

Rangers tie v St Johnstone on BBC

BBC Scotland will broadcast live television, radio and online coverage of the Scottish League Cup third-round tie from Ibrox.

Southampton agree £11.5m Van Dijk fee

Virgil van Dijk has a medical at Southampton after a fee with Celtic is agreed, while Saints forward Emmanuel Mayuka joins Metz.

Celtic's Scepovic in Getafe loan

Stefan Scepovic joins Getafe on a season-long loan after the Serbia striker fails to become a Celtic regular.

Celtic agree deal to sign Christie

Celtic agree to sign Inverness midfielder Ryan Christie on a four-year contract, subject to the final stages of a medical.

Latapy backs Christie for Celtic

Former Inverness assistant Russell Latapy thinks Ryan Christie has earned his potential transfer to Celtic.

Celtic close to Simunovic signing

Celtic are closing in on the signing of 21-year-old Croatian centre back Jozo Simunovic from Dinamo Zagreb.

Blackett priority is Celtic position

Tyler Blackett says regular football on loan to Celtic is his focus rather than his future at Manchester United.

The Libertines and Mumford & Sons announce Glasgow concerts

Libertines and Mumford & Sons have announced plans to play in Glasgow, with tickets going on sale this Friday.

New trains with power sockets unveiled

ScotRail unveils the first of 40 new-look trains which have improved seating, better lighting and power sockets for customers to use.

Jags sign United's Muirhead on loan

Partick Thistle sign forward Robbie Muirhead on loan from Scottish Premiership rivals Dundee United until 4 January.

Glasgow mother 'proud' to lead city's women in fight against cancer

Brave mother Vicki Colkett has been chosen to lead the charge against cancer at Glasgow’s Pretty Muddy obstacle course this September.