Dumbarton v Greenock Morton

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

Falkirk v St Mirren

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

Airdrieonians v Albion Rovers

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

Ayr United v Stranraer

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

Queen's Park v Clyde

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

'Serious' crash between bus and car

A number of people have been injured in a "serious" crash between a bus and a car in North Ayrshire.

Pumpkins and galoshans: Changing Halloween traditions

A look at some new and old Halloween traditions

Rangers to postpone share issue

Rangers delays a share issue until criminal proceedings against Craig Whyte, Charles Green, Imran Ahmed and others are concluded.

Man finds his doppelganger on flight

A man speaks of the "total weirdness" of encountering his doppelganger sitting in his seat on a flight.

Glasgow bin lorry crash driver resigns

The driver of a bin lorry which crashed in Glasgow, killing six people, resigns from his council job.

Planned protest 'halts' Tory conference

The Scottish Conservatives postpone plans to hold a conference in Ayrshire in the wake of a planned protest.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 23 and 30 October

Jail term for £150,000 cocaine courier

A drug courier who was caught with £150,000 of cocaine in Glasgow is jailed for four-and-a-half years.

School pupils follow in the footsteps of World's greatest gymnasts

Road death pupil was 'shining light'

A Greenock schoolboy who was killed after being hit by a car is described as "a shining light" by his head teacher.

Countryside properties £30,000 more

A property in the Scottish countryside costs almost £30,000 more than a home in an urban area, a new report shows.

Glasgow marks 250 year anniversary of Scots radical Thomas Muir

He has no statue bearing his name in Glasgow, but 250 years since his birth, the 'father of Scottish democracy' is about to be honou...

Police name boy killed on road

Police name a six-year-old boy who was killed after being hit by a car in Greenock as Robbie Quigg, who lived nearby.

Edinburgh regains German air route

Lufthansa is to restart direct flights between Edinburgh and Düsseldorf after a gap of three years.

Van sheds load of fish over road

A van has shed its load of fish across the road near Johnstone.

Russell extends Warriors contract

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell signs a new three-year contract with Pro12 champions Glasgow Warriors.

Griffiths 'a Celtic great in making'

Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner says Leigh Griffiths has the potential to be one of the club's great strikers.

Deila praises 'strong' Cup victory

Manager Ronny Deila is thrilled by Celtic's resolve as the League Cup holders progress to the last four by beating Hearts.

Jags' Cerny out for up to six weeks

Partick Thistle goalkeeper Tomas Cerny is out for up to six weeks with an ankle injury.

Ex-Rangers owner Craig Whyte bankrupt

Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte is declared bankrupt over his debt from Ticketus legal action.

Man arrested after woman dies in crash

A man is arrested after a 29-year-old woman dies in a two-car crash on the Isle of Mull.

Improvements in Glasgow air quality

Glasgow revokes a city-wide air quality management plan after a major improvement in pollution levels.

Wrestling stars back school appeal to build sensory room for local children

Scots wrestlers Grado and Drew Galloway have got behind a Glasgow school bid to win a 'desperately needed' sensory room for local ch...

Council to provide almost £3million to support cultural organisations' capital projects

The council's Executive Committee has approved financial support to three leading cultural organisations in the city - The Briggait, Gla...

Man jailed for killing baby daughter

A man is jailed for 12 years for killing his five-week-old daughter and attempting to murder a baby boy.

Animal charity urges Scottish Government to end 'Victorian entertainment'

It's a year this week since a north-east MSP laid down a Holyrood motion calling for a ban on animals in circuses. But now a charity has...

Six-year-old boy killed by car

A six-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car as he crossed the road in Greenock.

Steel task force to hold first meeting

A task force is due to meet for the first time to discuss the planned mothballing of Tata Steel operations in Scotland.

Hepatitis C origins traced to WWII

Hepatitis C origins traced to WWII

Spine-chilling drummers snare top spot at Paisley spook fest

The two-day event packed with visually thrilling events will include the return of the skeletal LED drum band Spark!

GFT hopes to secure council funding for £1.72m revamp

The Glasgow institution hopes to secure funding for a huge revamp that could see a new ground floor bar, improved lift access and an art-dec...

Council backs £45m cuts consultation

North Lanarkshire Council is to carry out a public consultation on proposals to make £45m in savings that could see over 1,000 posts closed....

Conference to hear US wildfire fight

The man who led the effort to fight one of the largest wildfires in California's history will attend a UK conference on wildfires.

Canning considers Hamilton start

Hamilton boss Martin Canning insists he is ready to start for the first time in six months against St Johnstone on Saturday.

17 athletes defying gravity at the World Gymnastics Championships

Over 500 exceptional athletes have flocked to Glasgow for the World Gymnastics Championships, where strength, speed and agility verges on th...

Pilots union criticises Loganair

Pilots union Balpa is calling on Scottish airline Loganair to make major improvements to its repairs department.

Abuse killers lose 'hurt feelings' case

Two paedophiles who murdered a woman after she threatened to expose their abuse lose a compensation claim over a lack of contact with each o...

Inside the Boeing 737 being turned into Glasgow's next party pad

A large Boeing 737 salvaged from the scrapyard is about to take off as a party venue in the city.

Glasgow soldier's striking photos of army life take top award

Glasgow Army Reserve soldier Bombardier Murray Kerr, of the Royal Artillery, has won the Best Amateur Portfolio category in this year’s Army...

Suffragette Oak is tree of the year

An oak tree planted in Glasgow nearly 100 years ago as a tribute to the city's suffragettes is named Scotland's Tree of the Year.

Comic Mortimer has triple heart bypass

Bob Mortimer cancels two Glasgow shows on the first leg of a UK tour with comedy partner Vic Reeves after undergoing a triple heart bypass o...

Concerns for university's US campus

Concerns are raised about lack of degree courses at Glasgow Caledonian University's £5.6m New York campus.

Ex-college staff face MSPs over payouts

The former principal and chairman of a college at the centre of a redundancy deals row are due to be questioned by MSPs later.

Landowners' views sought on lynx

Farmers and landowners are asked for their views on a proposal to reintroduce lynx to parts of Scotland and England.

Ink evangelist Johanna Basford makes it big

Ink evangelist Johanna Basford makes it big

Murdered girl search sites identified

Forensic specialists narrow down the locations where the remains of murdered Lanarkshire schoolgirl Moira Anderson may be buried.

Glasgow Uni a capella stars vye for top slot on The Naked Choir

Described fondly as "a drinking group with a serious singing problem", Choral Stimulation's expert arrangements could cinch th...

Man dies after being hit by motorbike

A 45-year-old man dies in Monklands Hospital after being struck by a motorbike in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.

QUIZ: Can you correctly identify all the movies filmed in Scotland?

Take our movie quiz and test your knowledge on all the top films to be filmed in Scotland over the years.

Would you like to see a more cycle-friendly Victoria Road?

Scots charity Sustrans have donated £30,000 to fund the redesign of Victoria Road, to improve the area for cyclists, pedestrians and public ...

Cyber-hack hairdresser's pays ransom

A Scottish hairdressing business warns firms about the threat of cyber attacks after being forced to pay a ransom to hackers.

Shawlands pupils 'paving the way' for lifesaving Scotland-wide donor scheme

Glasgow teens are leading the way in getting more Scottish young people signed up as lifesaving stem cell donors, thanks to a pioneering sch...

Pair detained over driver murder bid

Two people who attacked and stabbed a man after dragging him from his car in Glasgow are jailed for attempted murder.

Izaguirre and Ciftci training spat

Celtic's Emilio Izaguirre requires stitches in his ear following a reaction by team-mate Nadir Ciftci to a challenge in training.

Man guilty of scarf-strangling murder

A man is convicted of murdering a father-of-one who was beaten and strangled with a scarf in Glasgow.

Kintyre ferry discussions 'positive'

Campaigners who want a ferry link between Kintyre and Ayrshire to continue say a meeting with the transport secretary was "positive...

Rangers taunts before player 'assault'

A former Celtic player shouted Rangers-related abuse to a Dundee United player who is on trial for attacking him, a court has heard.

Heart of Midlothian v Celtic

Hearts have two players back in contention for their Scottish League Cup quarter-final against holders Celtic on Wednesday.

Hospital told to improve elderly care

A Lanarkshire hospital that was reported to ministers last year over hygiene failures is now been told to improve its care of older people.

Alcohol ad ban 'criminalises parents'

Parents picking children up from school wearing alcohol-branded sports tops could be criminalised under proposed alcohol advertising restric...

Rugby stars go back to school to mentor vocational students

Glasgow Warriors will help students in danger of disengaging with education achieve their full potential in a pioneering sports programme.

Fresh probe into 1977 Anna Kenny murder

The murder of a woman who disappeared 28 years ago is being reinvestigated in the hope that advances in DNA analysis might help to catch her...

Glasgow announced as host city for The Mòd

Glasgow has been picked to host the Royal National Mòd in 2019, 29 years after the festival was last held in the city, it has been announced...

New guide to films shot in Scotland

A new free guide is published giving details of more than 100 movies shot in Scotland, including Local Hero, Braveheart and Bond movies.

Greenock Morton v St Johnstone

Morton must overcome heavy odds if they are to beat St Johnstone and reach their first League Cup semi-final in 36 years.

Bennett listed for World Rugby award

Scotland's Mark Bennett is one of three nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award.

Tierney backs fellow Celtic youths

Kieran Tierney says there are more young players ready to follow him out of Celtic's academy into the first team.

Celtic boss hails Tierney & Commons

Teenager Kieran Tierney and veteran Kris Commons win praise from boss Ronny Deila after Celtic thrash Dundee Utd.

'Starting again from zero'

Photographer records refugees starting a new life in Scotland

Clock is ticking to collect tickets for Christmas lights switch on

The ticket collection deadline is fast approaching for the hugely popular event which saw applications for 266,000 slots this year.

You can now 3D print your own set of working bagpipes

Glasgow inventor Donald Lindsay has received international interest in his 3D printable bagpipes.

Clutha helicopter manual error amended

The manufacturer of the helicopter that crashed into Glasgow's Clutha bar is updating an error in its maintenance manual.

Lord Provost congratulates KoolBa on being crowned hot favourite for curry

The Lord Provost cooked up a storm at KoolBa, recently voted customers favourite in the Curry Capital of Britain 2015 awards.

Lord Provost and Poet Laureate seek aspiring poets

Glasgow's Lord Provost teamed up with the city's Poet Laureate to inspire children to embrace poetry at Pirie Park Primary School th...

Scotland's two biggest cities call for collaboration with Scottish Government to tackle food poverty

Councillor Frank McAveety, Leader of Glasgow City Council, and Councillor Andrew Burns, Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council, sent a join...

DNA snared baseball bat cash robber

A man who hit a female petrol station employee with a baseball bat while helping to steal £20,000 in takings is jailed for seven years.

Drug mule caught when van fuel ran out

A Paisley man who was caught transporting £50,000 of cannabis after the van he was using ran out of fuel is jailed for 30 months.

Man admits child abduction and rape bid

A man admits abducting a six-year-old girl in Glasgow and sexually assaulting her with intent to rape.

Rare Camera Obscura tape to raise funds for cancer charity

After keyboard player Carey Lander passed away from bone cancer, one kind-hearted fan is auctioning off a rare piece of memorabilia for canc...

Glasgow band December release charity single honouring U2

Indy rockers December are in love with U2 and have just released a charity single as a tribute to the Irish band

Military link to motor neurone disease

People who have served in the military are more likely to develop motor neurone disease (MND) than those who have not, a new study suggests....

Delays to flights after technical issue

A technical issue is causing delays to flights through all of Scotland's main airports.

RET ferry fare scheme rolled out

A scheme offering lower cost ferry fares has been rolled out to all remaining ferry routes in the Clyde and Hebrides network.

Arrest over Ayrshire attempted murder

A 24-year-old man is expected to appear in court following an attempted murder in Galston, East Ayrshire.

Bus man appeal in missing woman case

Police searching for a missing woman have issued the description of a man she was seen with on a bus.

Reward to find wanted 'dangerous' man

A £2,000 reward is being offered for information on one of Scotland's most wanted men.

Man arrested over attempted murder

A 24-year-old man is expected to appear in court following an attempted murder in Glasgow.

Man injured in Glasgow hit-and-run

Police are searching for the driver of a car who injured a man in a hit-and-run in Glasgow in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenfiddich piping champion crowned

A piper from Oban has won the prestigious Glenfiddich Piping Championships.

The Hug and Pint say 'Oui!' to French music acts

Oui Love Tour confirmed for Glasgow with French bands Saycet and St.Lô.

Scotland has 'scope' to introduce animal offenders register, says charity

Scottish SPCA bosses say a central database containing information on offenders would assist police in securing lifetime ownership bans acro...

Call for action on Clutha report

The Scottish justice secretary urges the UK government to follow the Clutha crash report recommendations on flight recorders in helicopters ...

St Mirren v Rangers

St Mirren are without Jason Naismith against Championship leaders Rangers, who have Nathan Oduwa and Danny Wilson fit.

Pittodrie decisions anger managers

Both managers reckon they were on the wrong side of decisions as Aberdeen and Motherwell fight out a 1-1 draw at Pittodrie.

Canning praises Accies comeback

Martin Canning praises Hamilton for coming from behind with 10 men as Alan Archibald laments a poor Partick Thistle performance.

Shire and Clyde crash out of Cup

East Stirlingshire and Clyde are knocked out of the Scottish Cup in the second round by Highland League opposition.

Killie still aiming high - MacDonald

Jamie MacDonald believes a top-six finish is not beyond Kilmarnock as Dundee boss Paul Hartley laments a poor first half.

Dumbarton v Falkirk

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

Greenock Morton v Alloa Athletic

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

Brechin City v Albion Rovers

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Brechin City and Albion Rovers.

Peterhead v Airdrieonians

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Peterhead and Airdrieonians.

Stenhousemuir v Ayr United

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish League One game between Stenhousemuir and Ayr United.

Townsend seeks sharper Warriors

Head coach Gregor Townsend will work to improve details of his team's play after they lost their third Pro12 match in five.

Glasgow poverty project feeds landmark 20,000 people

In the spirit of Islam, Glasgow Central Mosque volunteers have delivered thousands of food packs to people living in poverty, as well as ope...

Sales of £1m homes in Scotland 'double'

The number of homes sold for at least £1m in Scotland has more than doubled in a year, according to a Bank of Scotland report.

Fire crews called to city centre blaze

Firefighters are called to a blaze at a property near Glasgow's Central Station.

Aberdeen v Motherwell

Aberdeen have their captain available again for the visit of Motherwell, who have Lionel Ainsworth struggling for fitness.

Dundee v Kilmarnock

Dundee and Kilmarnock welcome players back from injury for Saturday's Scottish Premiership meeting at Dens Park.

Partick Th v Hamilton Academical

Partick Thistle hope duo recover from hamstring strains as Hamilton's Ali Crawford seeks to prove his fitness.

Celtic v Dundee United

Celtic's latest signing will not feature against Dundee United, who have a several players missing for Sunday's contest.

Gangland hit man in smoking challenge

A man who is serving a life term for a gangland murder takes the Scottish government to court over health fears from passive smoking in pris...

Former DJ jailed for abusing young girl

A former Radio Clyde DJ who confessed online to sexually abusing a young girl is jailed for three years.

Phantom Band cancel tour after £13k worth of equipment stolen from van

The Phantom Band, who have shared a stage with the likes of Mogwai, were left devastated after thieves took over £13,000 worth of instrument...

Skye band Niteworks launch debut Celtic fusion album at SWG3

Backstage with island lads Niteworks ahead of their debut album launch.

Fish processing plant plans approved

Plans for a new £19m fish processing plant at a former oil rig fabrication yard in the Cowal Peninsula have been given the green light.

War memorials in line for £190,000

Grants totalling £190,000 have been offered to 21 First World War memorials across Scotland.

Fraudster admits killing former driver

A man who was banned from the road admits killing his former driver and attempting to cover up the attack.

Commons apologises for outburst

Celtic forward Kris Commons apologises for his angry reaction to be substituted in Thursday's 3-1 defeat by Molde.

Appeal after fox killed by dogs

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after the discovery of a dead fox which was attacked by dogs in Glasgow.

Celtic focus now on Europa home wins

Celtic look for home wins over Molde and Ajax to boost their chances of Europa League progress after the defeat in Molde.

Man wanted over £60m bank fraud racket

Police are hunting a man who targeted business banking customers as part of a £60m fraud racket.

Tartans created for comic book heroes

A kiltmaker unveils tartans for superheroes Superman and the Hulk and plans another potential range for female characters.

Firms named and shamed over low wages

A dozen Scottish businesses are named and shamed by the UK government for failing to pay workers the minimum wage.

Row erupts over school's exam system

A row has erupted over the unusual way new qualifications have been introduced at a school in Argyll and Bute

Clutha crash report to be published

Air accident investigators are set to publish their findings into the Clutha bar helicopter crash in Glasgow.

World's top gymnasts gather in Glasgow

Almost 600 athletes are gathering in Glasgow for the World Gymnastics Championships.

Deila unhappy with Commons reaction

Ronny Deila describes Kris Commons' reaction to being substituted in Celtic's defeat by Molde as "unacceptable".

Ricky Gervais painting expected to fetch thousands for Maggie's

The British actor and comedian has revealed a hidden talent for oil painting, donating a stunning cityscape to a Glasgow auctioneer to raise...

Significant drop in Glasgow knife crime

Crimes in Glasgow involving knives and offensive weapons fell by 14% in the past year, to a 29 year low.

CCTV appeal after city centre rape

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the rape of a 24-year-old woman in Glasgow city centre.

Stag party caught with stun guns

Five men are sentenced for bringing stun guns disguised as phones and torches back from Thailand.

Will Govanhill have its own currency in 100 years time?

A local artist hopes to provoke a discussion on the future of Govanhill with a pop-up currency exchange scheme, encouraging people to shop l...

Photographer turns Clydeside on its head to create 'Planet Glasgow'

A Glasgow photographer has created a stunning "wee Glasgow planet" based on iconic sights along the River Clyde.

Man set for trial over cyclist death

A 77-year-old man is to stand trial accused of causing the death of a cyclist competing in the Ride Across Britain charity event.

Youngster taps into talent to win chance to perform with stars

Eleven-year-old Matilda Jackson has won the chance to perform with West End stars in Edinburgh

Celtic sign striker Cole until 2017

Former England striker Carlton Cole joins Scottish Premiership champions Celtic until 2017.

Molde v Celtic

James Forrest and Charlie Mulgrew will miss Celtic's Europa League Group A game against Molde through injury.

Leinster v Glasgow (Fri)

Rhys Ruddock and Mike McCarthy return for Leinster against Glasgow, whose line-up features five of Scotland's World Cup squad.

Warrior Scots pleased to be back

Gregor Townsend says six of his Scotland internationals are delighted to back in the Glasgow Warriors squad for Friday's meeting with Le...

FM pledges action over steel plants

The first minister pledges to do "everything possible" to help find a buyer and keep production going at two threatened steel plan...

Woman awarded £725,000 over son's birth

A mother whose baby was left with a permanent disability due to the way he was delivered, is awarded £725,000 in compensation.

Council proposing to axe 1,095 posts

North Lanarkshire Council outlines proposals to cut 1,095 full-time posts in a bid to save £68.3m over the next two financial years.

Motorists warned of deer collisions

Scottish National Heritage is warning motorists that earlier nights mean collisions with deer are more likely.

Glasgow's £1m Bavarian beer hall confirms November opening

Bavaria Brau Haus has released some sneak peak photos of what it has in store for Glasgow.

'Super laundry' set to create 150 jobs

Fife-based Fishers Group announces plans to open a "super laundry" in North Lanarkshire, creating 150 jobs.

Unanswered questions over Clutha crash

Air accident investigators meet more relatives of those who died in the Clutha tragedy as unanswered questions remain over what caused the c...

Daring duo who skied down Onekotan volcano to present film in Scotland

Two of the first people to ski down a volcano are coming to Scotland next month

Clutha families hear of crash report

Relatives of people who died in the Clutha helicopter tragedy in Glasgow hear details of the final report from crash investigators.

BrewDog Merchant City opening date confirmed for Halloween

The Scottish craft brewer will launch its first bar, restaurant and bottle shop dubbed 'DogHouse' on Hutcheson Street just in time f...

NHS 24 criticised over suicide call

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman criticises NHS 24 for the way it handled a call about a suicidal woman who later took her own life.

Ebola caused meningitis in Scots nurse

A Scottish nurse who contracted Ebola while working in West Africa is recovering well after the virus caused her to develop meningitis.

Attempted rapist loses appeal bid

A Glasgow man wanted by the FBI in connection with alleged fraud loses a legal bid to overturn an attempted rape conviction.

What if Back to the Future was set in Glasgow?

Pepsi, Spotify and USA Today may have gone Back to the Future daft this week, but one man has been diligently Tweeting the beloved movie acc...

Who are these tenement children?

A photographer is searching for the subjects of pictures he took 45 years ago to document poverty in Scotland.

Search launched to trace children photographed in Scotland's slums

A search has been launched by homelessness charity Shelter to find the children featured in iconic photographs of Scotland’s tenement slums....

Victoria Infirmary campus up for sale

The former Victoria Infirmary hospital campus on the south side of Glasgow is being put up for sale.

VIDEO: 'Volunteering is what you have to do in life'

An insight into the work of the volunteers who help promote sporting participation

What we know about the Clutha tragedy

What do we know about the Glasgow helicopter crash which killed 10 people?

Traffic chaos after motorway smash

A crash on the M8 motorway near the centre of Glasgow causes significant delays to traffic on the westbound carriageway.

Archived films to be shown on tour

Rarely seen archived films are to be shown in the Scottish locations where they were originally shot.

Families to hear of Clutha crash report

Relatives of people who died in the Clutha helicopter tragedy in Glasgow are set to hear details of the final report from crash investigator...

Funding for controversial Cathkin Relief Road given green light

Funding has been approved for a road costing £21m which will run through a cherished green space in Rutherglen.

Scottish football greats dish the dirt in Tales from the Dugout

It's not for those who need smelling salts at the hint of an expletive, but Richard Gordon's Tales from the Dugout is a rollocking r...

Bar staff leap into action after dog plunges into River Kelvin

Staff from Inn Deep were quick to help rescue the distressed terrier who slipped under a metal fence falling 30ft into the river below.

Police make £900,000 island drugs bust

Police Scotland recovers drugs said to have a street value of £900,000 at Port Bannatyne on the Isle of Bute.

Emotional images from Calais as Glasgow aid reaches refugees

'When we got there we were shocked at what we saw. There were 6000 people living in makeshift tents. There were rats and water contamina...

Images released over train assault case

CCTV images of a man and two women are released by British Transport Police after three passengers are assaulted on a train.

REWIND: An interview with Ferenc Puskas about his love for Glasgow

A plaque to honour Ferenc Puskas has been unveiled at Hampden and there's plenty to celebrate

Super hospital A&E misses wait target

Accident and Emergency waiting times at Scotland's newest hospital improved last week but were still below all other casualty units, new...

Festival brings 2,500 musicians to city

Celtic Connections launches its programme for 2016, with 2,500 musicians from around the world booked to perform.

Council leader cleared over repair firm

North Lanarkshire Council's leader is cleared of wrongdoing over links to the boss of a firm which has a major housing repair contract w...

Council to consider future of Barrowland Park and Album Pathway

Signed by hundreds, a petition to save the space paying homage to Glasgow's iconic music venue will be brought before the city council t...

Rangers v Livingston

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Scottish Challenge Cup game between Rangers and Livingston.

Halliday wants end to Cup pain

Andy Halliday says it is time for Rangers to win the Petrofac Training Cup after previous failed attempts.

Vega may stand for Fifa presidency

Former Celtic defender Ramon Vega is considering standing as a candidate in the Fifa presidential election.

Tata 'expected to close' Scots plants

Steel firm Tata is expected to announce the closure of its two Scottish plants later as part of moves to cut more than 1,000 UK jobs.

Burns baby's birthday

Mohammad Sudais reaches his second birthday - a landmark his family did not think he would make

Foster mum swept off her feet after romantic airport proposal

With the help of the whole family, hopeless romantic Scott got down on one knee for an unsuspecting Julie when she arrived home on Monday.

'Heart-breaking' number of staffies remain unhomed

The Scottish SPCA has launched its annual Staffie Awareness Week urging potential new owners to meet the "fantastic breed".

Ref got it wrong, but recriminations won't solve Scotland's winner's block

Scotland suffered an agonising defeat at the Rugby World Cup. But it isn't enough to heap all the blame on referee Craig Joubert.

Building saved by £500,000 grant

Historic Environment Scotland awards West Dunbartonshire Council £500,000 to restore a building destroyed by fire.

Ebola nurse's condition 'improves'

UK nurse Pauline Cafferkey, who contracted Ebola in West Africa, now in "serious but stable" condition - hospital

Latest plans revealed for student flats at former Shack nightclub site

Hopes for a new bar at the former Shack site may well be extinguished as updated plans reveal a focus on housing, rather than the commercial...

Lady Haughey receives Loving Cup from Lord Provost of Glasgow

Lady Haughey was awarded one of the city's highest honours for her unstinting charitable work at a ceremony in the City Chambers on Frid...

Life 'doon the Barras' captured by documentary photographer Chris Scott

One of Glasgow's most famous institutions has fallen under the lens for a 'behind the shutters' look at market life.

More bullying claims at State Hospital

The number of bullying claims by staff at Scotland's highest security psychiatric hospital is twice as high as previously reported, it e...

Body of missing man found in canal

The body of a man who had been missing for two weeks is recovered from a canal in East Dunbartonshire.

DIY traps 'tackling' midge swarms

A man claims to have tackled midges that would swarm in their millions outside his home by constructing DIY traps.

Steel workers in industry support plea

Steel workers urge Scottish ministers to help secure the industry's future by backing a "short-time working programme" if plan...

Father and son attacked by youths

A 15-year-old boy is attacked by two youths who then turn on his father when he goes to help.

Repair grant boost for historic baths

Plans to restore and reopen a historic Glasgow municipal bath house are given a further financial boost.

Take a look inside Johanna Basford's latest colouring book Lost Ocean

Multi-million selling illustrator Johanna Basford's latest colouring book delves into the watery depths of the ocean for inky inspiratio...

Labour highlights A&E wait numbers

Nearly 4,000 patients have waited more than four hours in A&E at Scotland's newest hospital since May, says Scottish Labour.

UK steel industry 'crisis' warning

The steel industry is "in crisis" and needs "life-saving surgery" from the government, UK Steel director Gareth Stace wa...

Mod 'generates £3m for Oban economy'

This year's Royal National Mod in Oban is estimated to have brought more than £3m to the local economy.

Celtic deserved more goals - Deila

Ronny Deila feels Celtic should have scored more against Motherwell, whose boss Mark McGhee praises their second half.

Rangers v Queen of the South

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

Hibernian v Dumbarton

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

Livingston v St Mirren

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

Falkirk v Greenock Morton

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

Airdrieonians v Brechin City

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

Albion Rovers v Peterhead

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

Forfar Athletic v Ayr United

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

Annan Athletic v Queen's Park

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

Clyde v Stirling Albion

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

Power cut cancels Glasgow theatre show

A Glasgow theatre production has to be cancelled after a power cut, caused by a fire, plunges the theatre into darkness.

East hosts West in speedway decider

Glasgow Tigers defend a lead over Edinburgh Monarchs in Saturday's second leg of the Premier League Championship final.

Striking photos of Scotland captured by award-winning photographer

Landscape photographer Damian Shields on perfect moments, painting with light and the sheer magnificence of Scotland’s mountains.

Woman 'critical' after car crash

A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after a car, which is thought to have been signalled to stop by police, crashes into a wall i...

Man jailed for 'Samaritan' attack

A man is jailed for a "vicious" and "unprovoked" attack on a man from Glasgow outside a Nottingham nightclub.

As crunch looms, here are five Scottish wins over Aussies

Scotland are underdogs against Australia at Twickenham, but they've enjoyed many sporting wins over their opponents

Body of missing man found in woods

The body of a Hungarian man who went missing almost two months ago has been found in a wooded area of Airdrie.

Scotland's last steelworks 'to close'

About 400 jobs are under threat in Scotland with the expected closure of the country's last two major steelworks.

Motherwell v Celtic

Motherwell manager Mark McGhee begins his second spell in charge at Fir Park with a home match against Celtic.

Hamilton Academical v Dundee

Hamilton have Chris Turner available again while Dundee welcome back Greg Stewart for Saturday's Premiership meeting.

Kilmarnock v Inverness CT

Kilmarnock hope to have their captain Mark Connolly back to face an Inverness side boosted by the return of Ryan Christie.

St Johnstone v Partick Thistle

St Johnstone and Partick Thistle have forwards back for their Scottish Premiership meeting on Saturday.

Glasgow musician Chris Duncan makes Mercury Prize shortlist

Nominated alongside the likes of Florence and the Machine, the classically trained 26-year-old recorded his debut LP at home in his bedroom....

Tata Steel 'set to cut 1,200 jobs'

Tata Steel is expected to announce job cuts at its plants in Motherwell and Scunthorpe

Brothel owner, 72, to pay £43k

A pensioner who ran a brothel from a Glasgow flat with mature sex workers, for nearly a decade, is ordered to pay almost £43,000.

Five in court over Rangers purchase

Five men, including former owner Craig Whyte and former chief executive Charles Green, appear in court in connection with the alleged fraudu...

Firefighters tackle scrap yard blaze

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a scrap yard in Renfrew after several vehicles went on fire.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 9 and 16 October

£97m contract for Ferguson's shipyard

The Scottish government announces a £97m contract for the recently rescued Ferguson's shipyard to build two ferries on the Clyde.

First crop of tea grown in Scotland to sell for fifteen pounds per cup

An Angus tea grower with a family history in the trade dating back to the 19th century has created a Scottish single estate tea.

Controversial Uber taxi app launches

The controversial Uber smartphone app which allows passengers to hail a taxi using their mobile phone is to launch in Glasgow.

Statue of Lisbon Lion Billy McNeill proposed for Celtic's Parkhead

Celtic FC file for planning permission to erect a bronze effigy on Celtic Way outside their ground in Glasgow's east end.

Cardiac arrest survivor backs drive to put CPR at heart of lifesaving

Scots asked to say ‘I’ll do it’ and Save a Life For Scotland by learning CPR.

Scots UFC star Stevie Ray sets sights on knockout against Lebout

After a roaring victory at UFC Fight Night in Glasgow this year, Stevie 'Braveheart' Ray has high hopes for his next clash with Fran...

More Ebola nurse contacts identified

Health teams have now identified 65 close contacts of the Scottish nurse who is critically ill with Ebola complications in a London Hospital...

Warm-hearted Glasgow rallies to support autistic boy's love of lifts

Six-year-old Jack, who has a passion for lifts, has found internet fame after online users flocked to show him their support.

McParland takes on Rangers role

Rangers appoint former Liverpool chief scout Frank McParland as their new head of recruitment.

Locals rally to collect winter clothes for Govanhill children

Kind-hearted volunteers have rallied to collect winter clothing for over 50 children living below the poverty line in Govanhill.

Booth 'proud' of committed Glasgow

Glasgow City head coach Scott Booth praises his side's commitment following their Champions League exit.

Glasgow primary school appeal to build sensory room for children

A Glasgow school has launched a public appeal for help to win a 'desperately needed' sensory room for local children.

Work to complete Red Road demolition

Work has started on dismantling the remains of two of Glasgow's Red Road flats after they failed to fall in last weekend's massive d...

Unexploded mine evacuation under way

An area of Gourock is evacuated on Thursday while experts move an unexploded mine which was found in the Firth of Clyde.

Glasgow City 0-3 Chelsea Ladies (0-4)

Chelsea Ladies beat Glasgow City to advance to the last 16 of the Women's Champions League.

Ancient weapons discovered on island

Bronze weapons believed to date back about 3,000 years are discovered on the Isle of Coll.

Homes evacuated to move unexploded mine

An area of Gourock is to be evacuated on Thursday while experts move an unexploded mine which was found in the Firth of Clyde.

Glasgow Comic Con to take up residence in Royal Concert Hall

The popular festival of comics and cosplay will soar to new heights in 2016 as it moves home to the illustrious Royal Concert Hall.

Man jailed for rape of student

A 35-year-old man is jailed for carrying out a serious sexual assault on a young woman in Uddingston, Lanarkshire.

Scottish Ebola nurse 'critically ill'

Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey, who is being treated for complications from Ebola, is now "critically ill" after her condition d...

Glasgow encouraged to get growing with new garden share scheme

A south side couple have launched a scheme matching gardening enthusiasts with unused or neglected green space, bypassing a seven-year allot...

Racist killer's human rights 'violated'

A man who led a gang in the racist murder of a Glasgow school boy had his human rights violated by being kept in solitary confinement, the S...

McGhee returns as Motherwell manager

Mark McGhee begins a second spell as Motherwell manager after signing a contract until May 2017 at Fir Park.

Payne & Tancock gain funding boost

Former world champions Keri-Anne Payne and Liam Tancock are restored to full podium funding by British Swimming.

Rangers or Livi to host St Mirren

A team from League One or League Two will reach the Petrofac Training Cup final after the semi-final draw.

Glasgow City 'still in' Chelsea tie

Glasgow City's Hayley Lauder and Jo Love are respectful of Chelsea Ladies but think they can win their Champions League tie.

McGhee can lift Well, says Lasley

Motherwell captain Keith Lasley hopes Mark McGhee can instigate a turnaround similar to his first spell as boss of the Steelmen.

Scottish Bafta nominations announced

Robert Carlyle, David Tennant and Emma Thompson are among those nominated for Scotland's annual Bafta awards.

Glasgow charity launches scheme to boost confidence of kids in care

The Kinship Care Initiative is raising money to help disadvantaged children and young people living in care to reach their full potential.

Record A&E waits at Glasgow hospital

Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital apologises after A&E waiting time performance hits new low.

Released killer murdered pensioner

A convicted killer has been jailed for murdering a pensioner less than a year after being freed from a life sentence.

Two jailed after £1.3m drugs bust

Two people are jailed after being caught in a police operation which recovered £1.3m worth of heroin.

Football clash forces fireworks move

Glasgow's annual fireworks display is to be held a day early to avoid a potential clash with a football game.

Life in the Scottish slums of the 1960s revealed in new exhibition

A collection of photographs documenting Scotland’s slums is coming home almost 50 years after they were taken.

Glasgow Tigers coach Alex Paterson wins prestigious national award

Alex Paterson coaches the American Football team, Glasgow Tigers, and has just been awarded a prestigious national honour

Teenager found safe and well

A 17-year-old girl reported missing after a night out in Glasgow is found safe and well.

College governance 'was unacceptable'

The governance at a former college in Glasgow is branded "unacceptable" by a committee of MSPs.

Teenager missing after night out

A 17-year-old girl is reported missing after a night out with friends in Glasgow city centre.

Ebola nurse's close contacts identified

A total of 58 people who had been in close contact with Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey, who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone, are identifi...

Men admit 'kneecapping' hammer attack

Two men admit "kneecapping" a Dalmuir man with a claw hammer in a bid to prevent him giving evidence in court.

Priest gave £10,000 to alleged victim

A retired Roman Catholic priest accused of child sex abuse gave one of his alleged victims a cheque for £10,000, a BBC Scotland investigatio...

Airports record busiest September

Edinburgh Airport reports its busiest September ever, while Glasgow reports its busiest September in a decade.

Appeal over missing 14-year-old girl

Police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who has been missing from her home in Prestwick since Saturday night.

Glasgow comic book duo boldly bringing Space Captain to life

Glasgow Space Captain’s cosmic comic journey continues thanks to support from fans.

Hate Crime Victims Offered Help at Central Station

Victims of Hate Crime are being urged to report incidents to staff at Scotland's busiest train station.

Apology over tower demolition failure

A housing association apologises after its attempts to bring down the iconic Red Road flats in Glasgow left two of the six towers largely in...

Camera Obscura keyboardist dies of cancer after raising £60k for charity

Carey Lander died of Osteosarcoma on Sunday, her bandmates have announced.

Tributes to Camera Obscura's Carey Lander

Carey Lander, the keyboard player and vocalist for Camera Obscura, dies from osteosarcoma - a rare type of bone cancer.

Several injured in house party fights

Four men have been seriously injured and a woman has also been treated in hospital after fights outside a house party in Renfrew.

Family says Ebola nurse was 'let down'

The family of nurse Pauline Cafferkey say doctors "missed a big opportunity" to spot she had fallen ill again.

Glasgow store trials phone app in bid to get more unsold food to needy

A brand new technology project is being trialled in Tesco stores to send unsold goods to food banks and people in need.

Iconic Red Road flats to be blown up

The last remaining Red Road flats in Glasgow are to be brought down together later by a controlled explosion.

Co-driver dies in island rally crash

A co-driver has died and a driver has been seriously injured at a car rally on the isle of Mull.

Queen of the South v Greenock Morton

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

St Mirren v Dunfermline Athletic

Live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Challenge Cup game between St Mirren and Dunfermline Athletic.

Queen's Park v Elgin City

Live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Challenge Cup game between Queen's Park and Elgin City.

Booth praise for City discipline

Manager Scott Booth is delighted with the organisation shown by Glasgow City in their narrow loss to Chelsea.

Chelsea Ladies 1-0 Glasgow City

Chelsea Ladies will take a slender lead into their Champions League last-32 second-leg tie against Glasgow City.

Scotland's suffragettes

The part played by Scots women in the battle for the vote

Nurse in Ebola scare still 'serious'

Nurse Pauline Cafferkey remains in a "serious condition" after being readmitted to the isolation unit where she was previously tre...

Singer-songwriter Jim Diamond dies

Glasgow-born singer-songwriter Jim Diamond, who had hits including I Should Have Known Better, has died aged 63

Contestants stir up the competition at World Porridge Championships

Porridge fans from across the world will battle it out for the coveted Golden Spurtle at the contest.

Ice Age tools unearthed by hungry pigs

Archaeologists find the earliest dated evidence of human activity in Scotland - with the help of a herd of pigs.

Two drug users treated for botulism

Two injecting drug users are being treated in hospital for suspected botulism, it is confirmed.

Boeing 737 aeroplane to be turned into new Glasgow party pad

An aeroplane salvaged from the scrapyard is about to take off as a restaurant and events space at Hillington Park.

Timeline: The rise and fall of Glasgow's Red Road flats

The last of Glasgow's notorious Red Road flats are about to be brought down in a controlled demolition.

Heroin gang jailed for 50 years

A drugs gang convicted of distributing large amounts of heroin across Scotland are jailed for a total of almost 50 years.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 2 and 9 October

Viridor selected for £700m waste plan

Viridor is selected as preferred bidder for a £700m contract to process household waste for a consortium of Scottish councils.

Rise in passengers at regional airports

The operator of Scotland's 11 regional airports handled more than 1.4 million passengers in the 12 months to March 2015, according to it...

Glasgow crowned UK Airport of the Year

Glasgow Airport wins its second major award this year, after being crowned UK Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards

Brave mum models topless for charity after single mastectomy

Denise Sketcher is one of many intrepid cancer patients to strike a pose for a calendar raising funds for Cancer Research UK.

Scottish Ebola nurse back in hospital

A Scottish nurse who was diagnosed with Ebola in December last year has been flown from Glasgow to an isolation unit in London after becomin...

Anfield odds flattering - Warburton

Rangers manager Mark Warburton admits to being "flattered" at bookmakers' odds on him becoming the next Liverpool boss.

Chelsea Champions League 'underdogs'

Chelsea face Glasgow City in the Champions League campaign without any pressure, says defender Gilly Flaherty.

Glasgow City bank on Euro experience

Scott Booth hopes Glasgow City's European experience can give his side an edge over Chelsea in the Women's Champions League.

Glasgow's Clegg heading for Oyonnax

Glasgow Warriors' fly-half Rory Clegg will join French Top 14 club Oyonnax when his contract expires at the end of October.

Furniture firm fined over accident

A furniture firm is fined £5,000 after a delivery driver broke his leg at its warehouse in Glasgow.

Rugby fan gets apology after RWC shop refuses Scottish bank notes

Rugby fan, Peter Mechan, was told he couldn't use Scottish bank notes at an official World Cup shop.

Burrell Collection's refurbishment to commence October 2016

Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee today (Thursday, 8 October, 2015) approved proposals to temporarily close the Burrell Collect...

Three Scots teenagers win coveted Foyle Young Poets Award

Three Scottish teenagers have shone out of over 12,000 entries to win the Foyle Young Poets award on National Poetry Day.

Woman jailed over 'suicide pact' scam

A woman is jailed for threatening and trying to extort money from a mother and daughter who died in an apparent suicide pact.

Scot to run most southerly post office

A woman is to take over from her former university room-mate as the operator of the world's most southerly post office.

Bravery award for off-duty fireman who rushed to help bin lorry victims

Allan Brown was Christmas shopping with his family when he rushed to the scene of the George Square bin lorry crash last year.

College's board removed by ministers

The Scottish government replaces the entire board at Glasgow Clyde College following "repeated incidences of failure relating to govern...

Man faces trial over woman's murder

A man is to stand trial accused of murdering a mother-of-four and attempting to murder another man at a flat in South Lanarkshire.

Plans unveiled for 4000-seat sports stadium in East Kilbride

A new 4000-seater sports stadium with a range of modern sports facilities is being planned for East Kilbride

Council approves sale of Ingram Street car park for new 395 bedroom hotel

Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee today (8 October) approved the sale of the car park at 69 - 97 Ingram Street to Merchant Hote...

In your pictures: Northern Lights captured across Scotland

Have a look at some of the best shots captured on social media of the Aurora Borealis.

Unique view of Glasgow's Albert Bridge as £2.6m restoration project begins

The historic Gorbals bridge over the Clyde is being brought back to its former Victorian glory.

Northern Lights light up Scotland

In pictures: The aurora borealis lit up Scotland in spectacular style on Wednesday night.

Plane exit opened after seated request

A passenger on a plane that came off Stornoway Airport's runway opened an exit despite a request from the captain to remain seated, a re...

Riba Stirling Prize 2015: Maggie's Lanarkshire

Maggie's Centre shortlisted for architecture prize

Tourists visiting bridge in Harry Potter films warned over trespassing

Police release warning of trespassing dangers on the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct famed in Harry Potter films.

Man in court over 1994 murder charge

A man detained in Northern Ireland appeared in court charged with murdering a man in Glasgow in 1994.

MSPs to quiz college staff over payouts

Senior staff at the former Coatbridge College could be quizzed by MSPs over alleged collusion to give themselves overly generous severance d...

Fix in place for 'too slow' bus lanes

Bus firms who stopped using "too slow" £40m Fastlink lanes in Glasgow are to start using them again after a fix was put in place.

Woman guilty of rape trial interference

A woman is convicted of forcing an alleged rape victim out of Scotland before she gave evidence in court.

LUCI conference to bring light to Glasgow next month

Glasgow will host a LUCI (Lighting Urban Community International) conference between 11 - 15 November, which will feature seminars, workshop...

Images appeal over city centre attack

Police investigating "a particularly violent and unprovoked attack" in Glasgow city centre release CCTV images of a man they want ...

VIDEO: How angels inspire heavenly art

Pauline McLean looks at how traditions have inspired heavenly creations down the ages

Salmond strikes up bromance with original Kirk after using Star Trek alias

When the former First Minister tried to board a BA flight under a name from Star Trek, the original James Kirk couldn't help but poke fu...

Cliff Richard signs charity cake for friends' 50 year reunion

Cliff Richard, three Glasgow girls, and the cake baked in the fight against cancer.

Cancer hospital told to improve care

Scotland's largest cancer hospital is told to make changes to patient care after safety concerns were raised by senior doctors.

Rail services hit by cable theft

Rail commuters are facing major delays after thieves steal signal cabling from the train line near Falkirk.

Groups benefit from £4m lottery grant

Groups who cater for young carers, broken families and children recovering from domestic abuse are amongst those to receive over £4m of gran...

Two convicted of driver murder bid

Two people who attacked and stabbed a 32-year-old man after dragging him from his car in Glasgow are convicted of attempted murder.

Letters of hope to a future Scotland revealed in new book

A unique letter writing project will publish missives and scribbles from all over the country, detailing hopes and fears of a future Scotlan...

Glasgow restaurant The Gannet named Scottish Restaurant of the Year

Glasgow restaurant The Gannet has won the AA Scottish Restaurant of the Year 2015/16 title at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards.

Man jailed for assaulting baby boy

A man who inflicted a broken leg and broken ribs on a crying three-week-old boy is jailed for 18 months.

Discount scheme to halve air fares

An initiative that offers lower cost air fares for people living in island and remote communities is to halve the cost of fares.

Grateful for a new life in Scotland

What happened to refugees settling in a Lanarkshire town?

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon joins big writers backing Book Week

Celebrities and authors will join in a week-long celebration as over 300,000 free books are given out across Scotland.

Woman charged with murdering her mother

Woman to stand trial accused of murdering her mother in her home in Port Glasgow

Man arrested over Glasgow murder

A 39-year-old man is arrested in Londonderry as part of an investigation into the murder of a man in Scotland 21 years ago.

Massive Attack take Mercury winners Young Fathers on 2016 tour

The trip hop duo who last released an album in 2010 have confirmed a tour of Europe promoting new music, and are set to touch down in Glasgo...

Teenager attacked at train station

A teenager is assaulted and robbed by a couple in their 40s as he gets off a train in East Renfrewshire.

Bryan Adams announces 2016 date at Glasgow's Hydro

Multi-platinum, recording artist Bryan Adams is set to hit Glasgow in May next year with 'The Get Up Tour' in support of his forthco...

CCTV images of assault suspects

Police released CCTV images of two men they want to trace in connection with a serious assault.

Demolition of Clyde footbridge to start

Work will begin next week to demolish a structurally unsafe footbridge over the River Clyde in Glasgow.

Image appeal over service station raid

Police investigating a robbery at a service station in Glasgow release a CCTV image of the man they want to trace.

Calm down, England. It's a 5p bag charge, not the apocalypse

Scots have told their English counterparts to ignore talk of "chaos" over introduction of 5p carrier bag charge

Star actors back campaign for £6.4m national theatre HQ in Glasgow

Alan Cumming and Blythe Duff have lent their support to a £6.4million headquarters for the National Theatre of Scotland.

From Kipsiro to kids: 30,000 conquer Great Scottish Run

Little Bridget Walsh was the last competitor to cross the finish line at the Great Scottish Run at the weekend - and the crowd cheered her a...

Cost of the school day research published

Children and young people from low income families in Glasgow can find that costs across the school day act as a barrier to their participat...

Glasgow's 'Bridge to Nowhere' wins national award

Glasgow's Anderston bridge, previously known as the 'Bridge to Nowhere', has won a Sustrans award for 'best community impact...

Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run 2015

This year's Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run takes place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October.

Glasgow Honoured for Work to End Violence Against Women

Glasgow is to be named a White Ribbon City in recognition of the work it does to tackle violence against women.

Have your say on council ward boundaries

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

Ferry upgrade for tiny Scots island

A tiny Scottish island which is home to fewer than 50 people is to receive a £1.7m upgrade to its ferry berth in a bid to help the local eco...

Small isles could get own councillor

The Scottish government is asked whether islands that are part of mainland councils should be represented by their own dedicated councillors...

How the suffragettes fought back using martial arts

How the suffragettes fought back using martial arts

Betting shop exclusion scheme expanded

A pilot scheme allowing people with a gambling problem to exclude themselves from betting shops is expanded across the wider Glasgow area.

Chinese gangs ship legal highs to UK

Organised gangs in China are undermining UK government attempts to control the trade in so-called legal highs, a BBC investigation reveals.

Body found confirmed as missing man

A body recovered from a burn in Glasgow is confirmed as that of a man who had been missing for more than six weeks.

Bin lorry crash driver arrested

The driver of the bin lorry that crashed in Glasgow killing six people has been arrested over claims he drove while banned.

Top adorable animal pictures from Scotland mark World Animal Day

Animal conservationists across Scotland have got together to celebrate World Animal Day with a Twitter takeover dedicated to some of the mos...

Man arrested over Cumbernauld death

A 25-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of Anthony Laurie following a disturbance in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.

Glasgow dancer recovering from eating disorder speaks out to help others

Glasgow Clyde College dancer Nicole Christie aims to show other young people they can recover from the illness with the right help and suppo...

Thousands compete in Great Scottish Run

The biggest running event in Scotland, the Great Scottish Run, takes place on Sunday as up to 25,000 competitors and fun runners hit the str...

Titan Crane lit purple in OAP's memory

The Titan Crane on the River Clyde is lit up in purple in memory of a pensioner found dead a week after she went missing.

Family fun before Great Scottish Run

More than 3,000 children and adults take part in the Great Scottish Run's Super Saturday opening events in Glasgow.

Rangers v Falkirk

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

St Mirren v Alloa Athletic

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

Dumbarton v Livingston

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

Raith Rovers v Greenock Morton

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

Airdrieonians v Stranraer

Live coverage followed by match report of Scottish League One game between Airdrieonians and Stranraer.

Ayr United v Cowdenbeath

Live coverage followed by match report of Scottish League One game between Ayr United and Cowdenbeath.

Dunfermline Athletic v Albion Rovers

Live coverage followed by match report of Scottish League One game between Dunfermline Athletic and Albion Rovers.

Elgin City v Clyde

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

Queen's Park v Montrose

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

Murder inquiry after man, 25, dies

A murder inquiry is launched after a 25-year-old man dies in hospital following a disturbance in Cumbernauld.

Formaldehyde shark and cows in boxes - the top Turner Prize moments

Take a look back at some of the key controversial moments of the art world's most notorious sought after prize.

Glas-go! Good luck to everyone on the Great Scottish Run

More than 30,000 runners will take part in this weekend's Great Scottish Run. Here are some motivational quotes from the world's eli...

Ambrose 'very sad' after Celtic draw

Ronny Deila says Celtic will have to re-build Efe Ambrose's confidence after his part in conceding goals to Fenerbahce.

Dundee v Motherwell

Dundee are missing three players while Motherwell have an almost full squad to choose from for Saturday's match.

Heart of Midlothian v Kilmarnock

Hearts have a largely fit squad to face Kilmarnock, who have injuries and suspensions to contend with.

Partick Thistle v Dundee United

Caretaker boss Dave Bowman is in charge of the visitors as Partick Thistle seek their first win of the season.

Hamilton Academical v Celtic

Hamilton may have Darian MacKinnon back to face Celtic, who are short of defensive options for Sunday's match.

Plea to drivers after city centre rape

Police investigating the rape of a woman in Glasgow city centre want to trace the occupants of two 4x4-type vehicles which passed near the s...

Games athlete 'fears homelessness'

A Sierra Leonean athlete refused the right to stay in the UK after competing at Glasgow's Commonwealth Games fears he will end up homele...

Second arrest in 2003 murder inquiry

A second man is arrested in connection with the disappearance of a 50-year-old woman police now believe was murdered in 2003.

Walking programme 'had no impact'

A walking programme designed to get people with intellectual disabilities fit had no impact, according to a study.

Council workers' pay deal reached

An agreement is reached between Cosla and trade unions on a pay deal for Scottish council workers.

Local artwork makes a splash at new Drury Street Gallery

A new gallery taking residence above the Drury Street Bar and Kitchen has drawn in work from over 40 Glasgow artists.

Bus firms ditch 'too slow' fast lanes

Two major bus firms stop using the newly-built £40m Fastlink lanes in Glasgow because they are too slow.

'Move could bring Celtic Euro glory'

Pierre van Hooijdonk says former club Celtic could win the Champions League if they were part of a British league.

Wrong to blame Ambrose - Commons

Kris Commons refuses to single out Celtic team-mate Efe Ambrose for blame following the 2-2 draw with Fenerbahce.

Take a look inside brand new Glasgow restaurant The Trading House

Priding itself on its "particular and peculiar eccentricities" the adventurous Trading House has opened its doors on St Vincent St...

SNP hold council by-election seats

The SNP holds seats in three local council by-elections triggered by former councillors being elected as MPs.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 25 September and 2 October

VIDEO: 'Son's autism diagnosis led me to run'

"I felt lost...and went for a run" - one father's journey to the Great Scottish Run

Cost of the school day research published

Children and young people from low income families in Glasgow can find that costs across the school day act as a barrier to their participat...

Sierra Leone athlete cannot stay in UK

A Sierra Leonean sprinter who went missing after competing at Glasgow's Commonwealth Games and later applied to stay in the UK is told h...

School costs 'hold back' poorer pupils

Children from low-income families can be held back at school by the costs associated with meals, trips and every-day equipment, research sug...

Syrian refugees to arrive by Christmas

Syrian refugees are likely to have arrived in many areas of Scotland by Christmas, local authority body Cosla says.

Focus key for Ambrose - Celtic boss

Ronny Deila bemoans a lack of concentration from Efe Ambrose following Celtic's 2-2 Europa League draw with Fenerbahce.

Glasgow's 'Bridge to Nowhere' wins national award

Glasgow's Anderston bridge, previously known as the 'Bridge to Nowhere', has won a Sustrans award for 'best community impact...

Warrior Bryce out for up to 10 weeks

Glasgow Warriors' Glenn Bryce faces up to 10 weeks out but will not require surgery on ankle injuries.

Warburton open to British league

Mark Warburton thinks the inclusion of Rangers and Celtic in a British Premier League would keep things fresh for fans.

'Revolting' stab attack robber jailed

A man who admitted stabbing a post office manager during a failed robbery in Glasgow is jailed for four years and one month.

Celtic v Fenerbahçe

Celtic are without Emilio Izaguirre and Charlie Mulgrew for the Europa League visit of Fenerbahce.

Baraclough talks up Well achievement

Former Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough says he laid the foundations for success before his sacking.

Saunders given Dumbarton contract

Steven Saunders, released by Ross County this summer, wins a short-term contract with Dumbarton.

Munster v Glasgow Warriors (Fri)

Anthony Foley and Gregor Townsend name their teams for the Pro12 encounter at Thomond Park on Friday.

No problem with Van Persie - Pereira

As he prepares to take on Celtic, Fenerbahce coach Vitor Pereira insists he has a "normal" relationship with striker Robin van Per...

Celtic retain British league ambition

Manager Ronny Deila and majority shareholder Dermot Desmond discuss the prospect of Celtic playing in a British League.

'World-class duo don't scare Celtic'

Celtic's Kris Commons is full of admiration for Robin van Persie and Nani but insists he is not fazed by big-spending Fenerbahce.

League Two match-ups in Scottish Cup

There are two all-League Two ties in the Scottish Cup second round while Clyde face a long trip against Formartine.

Shooting scene near school revisited

Police investigating a shooting outside an East Dunbartonshire school question parents and people in the area a week after the attack.

Man guilty of killing his baby daughter

A 34-year-old man is convicted of killing his infant daughter and attempting to murder a baby boy.

Social Bite launches loyalty cards to feed the homeless

The not-for-profit organisation Social Bite has launched a new loyalty card with a twist.

City stabbing treated as murder bid

Police investigating the stabbing of a man in the Battlefield area of Glasgow say the attack was attempted murder.

Elvis isn't dead - he's just stuck at international departures

More than 1000 Glasgow Elvis fans have been left 'lonesome tonight' after the World’s Greatest Elvis tribute act was forced to cance...

Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run 2015

This year's Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run takes place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October.

Thousands back petition to fight child trafficking in Scotland

More than 6000 Scots have signed a petition calling upon the Scottish Government to provide vital support for trafficked children.

New Escape Rooms brings zombies, bank jobs and jail breaks to Glasgow

A brand new escape room is coming to Glasgow to test your skills in beating the clock and completing a series of exciting missions.

Depraved doctor guilty of raping women

A doctor is convicted of carrying out a catalogue of rape and abuse against two women in the Borders, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Glasgow Honoured for Work to End Violence Against Women

Glasgow is to be named a White Ribbon City in recognition of the work it does to tackle violence against women.

'Clare's Law' rolled out in Scotland

A scheme which allows people to be told if their partner has been violent in the past is introduced in Scotland.

Scottish universities in 'top 200'

Five Scottish universities climb up a respected table of the world's top higher education institutions.