Irn Bru 30p bottle exchange scheme ends

Irn Bru's 30p buyback scheme for customers who return glass bottles comes to an end at midnight.

Death of woman at flat 'suspicious'

Police treat the death of a 25-year-old woman at a flat in the Govan area of Glasgow as suspicious.

Rest centres set up for flood victims

More than 100 people are spending the night in temporary accommodation after Storm Frank causes major flooding and transport disruption acro...

Townsend eager for Warriors response

Gregor Townsend wants to see an improvement from his Glasgow side in Saturday's 1872 Cup clash with Edinburgh.

Rangers decry 'inappropriate' chants

Rangers vow to identify what they say was a minority of fans who "engaged in inappropriate singing" at Ibrox.

Police probe shots fired at family home

A police investigation is under way after gunshots were fired at a family home in Stevenston where children were present.

'Heartless' owner dumped kittens in bin

An animal charity is looking for a new home for five kittens that were found dumped in a bin in Ayr.

Dundee P-P Celtic

Dundee's Scottish Premiership match against Celtic has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.

Hamilton Academical v Inverness CT

Hamilton Academical host Inverness Caledonian Thistle in a Wednesday afternoon Scottish Premiership encounter.

Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh (Sat)

Glasgow Warriors name Duncan Weir at fly-half for the 1872 Cup decider with Edinburgh, replacing Finn Russell.

Saracens bring in Glasgow lock Low

Saracens sign Scotland lock Kieran Low on loan for the rest of the season from Pro12 side Glasgow Warriors.

Aberdeen v Partick Thistle

Aberdeen continue their festive fixture programme with a home Scottish Premiership meeting with Partick Thistle.

Motherwell v St Johnstone

Motherwell and St Johnstone return to Scottish Premiership action after their Boxing Day fixtures were called off.

Locke 'concerned' at Killie position

Kilmarnock manager Gary Locke admits he is concerned at their league position while Jim McIntyre lauds Michael Gardyne.

Bitton urges more Celtic fight

Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton wants his side to repeat the battling qualities they showed against Hearts.

Wanted man 'murdered earlier this year'

Police believe a wanted man whose remains were found earlier this month was murdered soon after he was last seen in Glasgow in April.

Ambulance crews attend 11 hoaxes a week

Scottish ambulance crews attended more than 11 hoax calls every week this year, latest figures show.

Airdrieonians v Stenhousemuir

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

Cowdenbeath v Ayr United

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

Scotland braced for Storm Frank

Scotland is braced for gale-force winds, torrential rain and flooding with Storm Frank due to sweep in on Tuesday evening.

'Wanted' man's death treated as murder

The death of Martin Hamilton whose remains were found in West Lothian earlier this month is being treated as murder.

Tenders sought for £112m station revamp

Network Rail invites tenders for the £112m contract to rebuild Scotland's third busiest rail station.

Man, 72, dies after house blaze

A 72-year-old man who was critically injured in a fire at a house in Greenock dies in hospital.

Boy 'caught with cannabis' at primary

A primary school pupil is reported to police after allegedly being caught with cannabis in class.

Appeal over vulnerable missing woman

Police appeal for help in a bid to trace a vulnerable elderly woman who is missing in Glasgow.

Attempted murder probe after man shot

Police launch an attempted murder inquiry after a man is shot at his home in the Knightswood area of Glasgow.

Crime gangs using apps to evade police

Senior police officers believe crime gangs in Scotland are using apps and encrypted messaging services to evade them.

Ross County v Kilmarnock

Several Kilmarnock players are battling a sickness bug ahead of Tuesday evening's Premiership game against Ross County.

Locke relieved to end winless run

Kilmarnock manager Gary Locke is relieved to see his side end a two-month winless run with victory at Hamilton.

Glasgow lacking precision - Townsend

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend laments his side's failure to retain possession as they lose to Edinburgh.

Holt delights Rangers boss Warburton

Mark Warburton lauds Jason Holt's impact after Rangers' win over Hibs opens up a three-point gap at the top of the league.

Rangers 4-2 Hibernian

Rangers beat nearest rivals Hibernian to move three points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship.

Storm Frank expected to bring flooding

Warnings of a wet and windy end to the year with Storm Frank due to sweep across large parts of Scotland on Tuesday into Wednesday.

New Bishop of Argyll and Isles named

Monsignor Brian McGee is appointed by Pope Francis as the new Bishop of Argyll and the Isles.

Hundreds still have black and white TV

More than 550 households in Scotland are still watching television in black and white, according to TV licensing officials.

Wall collapses at Burns trust building

Firefighters are trying to secure a historic building with links to Robert Burns after a partial wall collapse.

Owners urged to get dogs microchipped

Dog owners in Scotland are being urged to get their animals microchipped in the new year.

Amber weather warning for rain

The Met Office issues an amber "be prepared" weather warning for heavy rain across central and southern Scotland on Wednesday.

Images issued in serious assault probe

Police issue images of two men they want to speak with as part of an investigation into a serious assault in Glasgow in September.

Bay City Rollers headline BBC Hogmanay

The Bay City Rollers will be the headline act for BBC Scotland's New Year celebrations.

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Heavy rain forces five games off

Premiership games at Tannadice and Firhill are among five SPFL matches postponed because of waterlogged pitches.

Shoppers pack out Boxing Day sales

Shopping centres across Scotland have their busiest Boxing Day for years as bargain hunters took advantage of post-Christmas discounts.

Queen's Park v Berwick Rangers

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

Falkirk v Dumbarton

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

St Mirren v Livingston

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

Airdrieonians v Peterhead

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

Ayr United v Brechin City

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

Annan Athletic v Clyde

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

Appeal after woman dies in hit-and-run

Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a woman two days after she was knocked down by a car in a hit-and-run incident in ...

Top policeman wants CCTV at necropolis

A senior police officer has called for CCTV cameras to be installed at the Glasgow Necropolis to help keep the area free of antisocial behav...

Dundee United v Motherwell

Dundee United's Scottish Premiership match against Motherwell will be subject to a pitch inspection.

Partick Thistle v St Johnstone

Partick Thistle are chasing a fifth straight win against a St Johnstone side bidding to go third in the Premiership.

Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock

Hamilton Academical and Kilmarnock are both seeking to arrest a series of defeats in their Boxing Day meeting.

Heart of Midlothian v Celtic

Hearts are seeking their first win over Celtic since 2012 in Sunday's Scottish Premiership match in Edinburgh.

Scottish news quiz of the year

Scottish news quiz of the year

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 19 and 25 December.

More rain warnings issued by Met Office

The Met Office issues weather warnings of rain on Boxing Day covering much of southern and eastern Scotland.

First Christmas baby in Scotland

The first Christmas baby in Scotland is believed to have been born at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.

The highs and lows of being a Christmas Day worker

The highs and lows on being on duty at Christmas

Reporter acid attack man in court

A man has appeared in court charged with throwing acid in the face of a journalist from the Scottish Sun newspaper.

Rangers pay back £5m Ashley loan

Rangers announce that they have now repaid in full the £5m loan from Mike Ashley's company Sports Direct.

Remains of 'dangerous' wanted man found

Human remains found in West Lothian last week are identified as one of Scotland's most wanted men, Martin Hamilton.

'Racist' boys run amok at train station

British Transport Police want to trace a group of boys who ran amok and were involved in racist abuse at a rail station in North Lanarkshire...

Four people led to safety in flats fire

Firefighters lead four people to safety after they are trapped by fire in a close of flats in Saltcoats.

Woman critical after four-vehicle crash

A woman is in a critical condition after a four vehicle crash on the A77 Ayr Bypass in South Ayrshire.

Livestock safe after fire at farm

A farmer in South Lanarkshire leads 35 livestock to safety after a fire breaks out at a building storing machinery and hay bales.

The Hoff explains Partick support

American actor David Hasselhoff says he supports Scottish outfit Partick Thistle because they are "a team for the people".

Air freshener fail over cannabis smell

A man who was caught with a large quantity of cannabis at a flat in Glasgow after trying to mask its smell with air freshener is jailed.

Teachers' strike planned for January

Secondary school teachers in West Dunbartonshire are to hold a one-day strike early in the new year.

Sun reporter attacked by 'fat hit man'

An investigative journalist with the Scottish Sun is attacked in the west end of Glasgow.

Drugs gang 'Mr Big' jailed for 11 years

The head of a criminal gang which brought millions of pounds of heroin, cocaine, amphetamine and guns into Scotland is jailed for 11 years.

Judge me at end of season - Deila

Ronny Deila says winning trophies remains in Celtic's hands and that he should be judged in the summer.

Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors

Edinburgh show only two changes while Jonny Gray recovers from a head knock to captain much-changed Glasgow.

Locke pays no heed to sack rumours

Kilmarnock manager Gary Locke dismisses social media rumours and expresses his determination to improve his side's form.

Low-income families 'need holiday help'

Low-income families should be given help to cope with increased emotional and financial pressures over the school holidays, a report recomme...

Stevenson rejoins Ayr on 28-day loan

Partick Thistle forward Ryan Stevenson joins former club Ayr United on a one-month loan deal.

Sleeper trains halted by strike

Strike action on rail sleeper services operated by Serco between stations in Scotland and London begins.

Rangers cannot ignore Hibs - Stubbs

Hibs head coach Alan Stubbs believes title rivals Rangers are now taking the Easter Road side's challenge seriously.

Brown backs Celtic for unbeaten run

Captain Scott Brown dismisses recent criticism of Celtic and says they can go unbeaten for the rest of the season.

Boy, nine, assaulted during break-in

A nine-year-old boy is assaulted during a break-in at his family home in Fernhill, South Lanarkshire.

Wolecki Black becomes Airdrie coach

Airdrieonians appoint former Glasgow City head coach Eddie Wolecki Black as their new boss following Gary Bollan's exit.

No Hibs move for Allan and Stokes

Celtic boss Ronny Deila plays down the possibility of Scott Allan and Anthony Stokes joining Hibernian on loan.

Cool heads key in derby - Paterson

Chris Paterson says "a calm head under pressure" could be the key to success in Edinburgh and Glasgow's double-header.

Husband jailed for dumbbell murder

A man who bludgeoned his estranged wife with a dumbbell and then left her to die is jailed for a minimum of 13 years and four months.

Man in court over shooting abduction

A man appears in court charged with the abduction and assault of a man who was dumped in Scotland, more than 250 miles from his home in York...

Uncertainty for Scots steel plants deal

A possible buyer emerges for two under-threat steel plants in Lanarkshire but it is unclear if any deal would be enough to save them.

Appeal after woman attacked on train

Police investigating the assault of a 20-year-old woman on a train release CCTV images of two men they want to trace.

Man badly hurt in 'mindless attack'

A man is seriously injured in what police describe as a "mindless attack" in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire.

Bin lorry tragedy remembered a year on

A special church service will be held later to mark the first anniversary of the Glasgow bin lorry crash which left six people dead and 17 o...

Sleeper trains halted by strike

Strike action on rail sleeper services operated by Serco between stations in Scotland and London begins later.

Man accused of stabbing murder

A man from Irvine is charged with murdering a 50-year-old man who died following a stabbing in Lancashire.

Lochhead wins Queen's Poetry Medal

Scotland's national poet Liz Lochhead is to receive the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry for 2015 for her work over many years.

St Roch's Secondary pupils chosen as one of Scotland's Young Ambassadors for Inclusion.

Keren Mingole and Connor Anderson were chosen to represent Glasgow as part of the new Scotland's Young Ambassadors for Inclusion program...

STV Glasgow hosts schools' Christmas carol spectacular

School children from across Glasgow will feature in Glasgow's Christmas Song Book for a three hour festive sing-along on STV Glasgow on ...

Man arrested over shooting abduction

A man is arrested over the alleged abduction and shooting of a man who was dumped in Scotland, more than 250 miles from his home in Yorkshir...

Man held over nightclub 'murder bid'

A man is arrested over an attack on a man in an Inverclyde nightclub which police said they were treating as attempted murder.

Teenager denies cemetery murder

A teenager denies murdering a man in a cemetery in Inverclyde by striking him on the head with a brick.

Madonna rebuke over encore power cut

Pop star Madonna issues a rebuke after the power was cut during her encore at Glasgow's Hydro venue.

Hundreds of sharks seen off Scotland

Hundreds of basking sharks were recorded in the sea around the Inner Hebrides earlier this year, says wildlife tour operator.

Man critical after being hit by van

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a van in the north of Glasgow.

Man dies after being hit by car

Police appeal for witnesses after a 58-year-old man is killed by a car in Glasgow.

Scots cities 'risk being left behind'

Scottish cities, towns and villages risk being left behind other parts of the UK unless they are given more control over their own affairs, ...

Your pictures

A selection of your photographs from across Scotland

Nightclub attack 'attempted murder'

An attack on a 28-year-old man in an Inverclyde nightclub is being treated as attempted murder, police say.

No Rangers crisis, says Warburton

Mark Warburton stays cool despite another slip by Rangers - a 2-1 loss to Falkirk - allows Hibernian to draw level.

McGhee lauds resilient Motherwell

Motherwell boss Mark McGhee praises the resilience of his side as they come from behind to topple Celtic in Glasgow.

Celtic reveal McNeill statue

Celtic undrape a statue paying tribute to fabled former captain and manager Billy McNeill at Celtic Park on Saturday.

17-gun salute marks Gallipoli retreat

A 17-gun salute marking the 100th anniversary of a key moment in the World War One Gallipoli campaign takes place on Glasgow Green.

Alloa Athletic v St Mirren

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

Livingston v Dumbarton

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

Albion Rovers v Forfar Athletic

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

Cowdenbeath v Airdrieonians

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

Peterhead v Ayr United

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

Clyde v Arbroath

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

Elgin City v Queen's Park

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

Falkirk v Rangers

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

Celtic v Motherwell

Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic welcome Motherwell, who have returned to winning ways after an indifferent spell.

Scarlets v Glasgow Warriors (Sat)

Team news as Scarlets host Glasgow in Saturday's European Champions Cup at Parc y Scarlets (19:45 GMT).

Kilmarnock v Aberdeen

Aberdeen aim to keep up the pressure on Premiership leaders Celtic when they face Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Dundee v Hamilton Academical

Dundee seek to overtake Hamilton Academical and return to the Scottish Premiership's top six.

Partick Thistle v Ross County

In-form Partick Thistle take on Ross County, who have been in the Scottish Premiership's top six for most of the campaign.

Well prepare McFadden for USA move

James McFadden says his return to Motherwell is short term as he prepares for a January move to Philadelphia Union.

Griffiths signs new Celtic contract

Leigh Griffiths targets playing in the Champions League group stage after signing a contract extension with Celtic.

McFadden makes Motherwell return

James McFadden signs at Motherwell for a third time after the former Scotland forward agrees a short-term deal.

Brown prepared for Scarlets backlash

Glasgow Warriors' Fraser Brown is prepared to face a committed Scarlets after last week's win over the Welsh.

Rae confirmed as St Mirren manager

Alex Rae succeeds Ian Murray as St Mirren manager after signing an 18-month contract with the Championship club.

Greenock Morton 1-2 Raith Rovers

Raith Rovers come from behind to beat Morton and move into fourth spot in the table thanks to James Craigen's penalty.

STV local set to move into BBC3 slot

Broadcaster STV looks set to win its campaign to secure a more prominent slot on Freeview for its local TV stations.

Speeding driver guilty of killing man

A driver convicted of knocking down and killing a 71-year-old pedestrian is told to expect a lengthy prison sentence.

Man in court over attack on 81-year-old

A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of an 81-year-old man in Larkhall.

Third death among hospital virus cases

A third patient dies after developing a respiratory virus at Scotland's largest cancer hospital.

Air France to launch new Glasgow route

Air France is set to strengthen its links to Scotland by introducing a new route between Glasgow and Paris.

More consultation on protected areas

Further consultations are to be held into three of the largest of the Scottish government's planned marine protected areas.

Scottish hotels 'outperform rest of UK'

Hotel occupancy and revenue fell in Scotland in September but remained higher than any other area of the UK, according to a survey.

Teachers back industrial action

Secondary schools in West Dunbartonshire could be hit by industrial action in the New Year in dispute over restructuring.

Man jailed over 'scandalous' rape bid

A man who attempted to rape a drunk woman and drew on her neck and body is jailed for six years.

Counterfeiter jailed over £160,000 scam

An out-of-work printer who produced £160,000 worth of fake £20 notes is jailed for four years.

Scientists develop new 'video pill'

Scientists developed a new type of swallowable camera that could better help detect throat and gut cancers.

Mhairi Black nominated for NME award

SNP MP Mhairi Black has been announced as one of NME magazine's People of the Year nominees

McNeill 'Luke Skywalker of his age'

Legendary commentator Archie MacPherson on Hoops legend Billy McNeill

Plans for 140 greenbelt homes rejected

Plans to build 140 homes on greenbelt near Torrance are rejected by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Gallipoli commemoration in Glasgow

A 17-gun salute to mark the 100th anniversary of a key moment in the Gallipoli campaign will take place in Glasgow this weekend.

Why is this December so mild?

Daffodils in December, spring flowers in Scotland. What is going on?

University set to remain in town

The University of the West of Scotland looks set to retain a presence in Hamilton with plans backed for a new state-of-the-art campus.

Aggreko pulls out of Rio Olympics bid

Mobile electricity firm Aggreko pulls out of bidding for a contract to power the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in 2016.

Orkney remains 'best place to live'

Orkney retains its title as the best place to live in a new Bank of Scotland survey, with Shetland second and the Western Isles third.

The Christian school in Israel described as 'an oasis'

The Christian school in Israel described as "an oasis"

Author jailed for 'bad review' attack

A former Countdown champion who travelled 400 miles to attack a teenager who gave his book a bad review is jailed for 30 months.

Rangers say £5m loan being repaid

Rangers director Paul Murray says the £5m loan owed to Mike Ashley's Sports Direct retail company will be repaid.

Celtic ban fans over Turkey flares

Celtic suspend two fans from attending matches after the use of flares within Fenerbahce's stadium in Istanbul.

Council warns of £21m in extra cuts

South Lanarkshire Council warns it may need to make an extra £21m of cuts and savings next year following Wednesday's budget.

Two men cleared of 'Easdale abuse'

Two men are cleared of making threatening remarks to Rangers investors Sandy and James Easdale outside Ibrox stadium.

Man murdered neighbour after dog row

A man admits murdering his neighbour near their homes in Glasgow after they rowed about a dog.

Zoom through River City's Shieldinch

The fictional streets of River City's Shieldinch are captured on Google Street View, along with the inside of the BBC Reporting Scotland...

Update on phone and email issues.

Glasgow City Council update on communications issues.

Drink-driver admits killing woman

A man with two previous drink-driving convictions admits killing a woman in a crash while he was over the limit and flouting a driving ban.

Schools evacuated after 'lab incident'

Three neighbouring schools in Kilmarnock are evacuated after an incident at a science laboratory.

Body found in missing botanist search

Vietnamese officials believe they have located the body of Scottish botanist Jamie Taggart who has been missing in the country since 2013.

Child charity fraudster had 16 holidays

A woman who took 16 breaks a year in Portugal is convicted of fraud after donations of up to £1,200 failed to reach a children's charity...

Boy, 11, critical after two-car crash

An 11-year-old boy is in a critical condition and three others are injured following a two-car crash in Dundonald, South Ayrshire.

Man arrested over OAP stabbing

A man is arrested in connection with the attempted murder of an 81-year-old man in Larkhall.

'Improvement' at criticised council

A council which was strongly criticised by the public spending watchdog over failures in governance makes solid improvements, a new report f...

Response level delays pylon report

A consultation report on plans for a major overhead power line upgrade is delayed until the new year due to the number of comments received....

Churches receive restoration funding

Seven churches and a cathedral will have essential repair work funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Environment Scotland.

'Elderly man' attacked in street

An "elderly man" is treated in hospital after being attacked in a street in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire.

New Partick Thistle deal for Dumbuya

Defender Mustapha Dumbuya signs a contract extension with Partick Thistle which takes him up to May 2018.

Hampden to stage Challenge Cup final

Hampden Park will stage the Petrofac Training Cup final between Rangers and Peterhead on 10 April.

Lamont eyes new deal with Warriors

Scotland wing Sean Lamont hopes to earn a new contract to remain at Glasgow Warriors next season.

Respiratory virus 'a factor' in deaths

A respiratory virus which affected seven patients at Scotland's largest cancer hospital was a contributory factor in two deaths, it emer...

Man who shone laser at aircraft jailed

A man who targeted a Police Scotland helicopter with a laser pen is jailed for 12 months.

Caldwell exits St Mirren for England

St Mirren chief executive Brian Caldwell is to step down from his role and move to a new job in England.

Funeral for novelist William McIlvanney

A funeral service is being held for the celebrated Scottish novelist William McIlvanney, who died last week aged 79.

Green appeal over Rangers legal fees

Former Rangers chief executive Charles Green appeals against a ruling which allows the club not to pay his legal fees in a forthcoming crimi...

Gangland hit man loses smoking case

A gangland hit man who is serving a life term for murder loses a legal challenge over fears he may develop cancer from passive smoking in pr...

E-fits issued over shooting abduction

Police investigating the abduction and attempted murder of a Barnsley man who was found with gunshot wounds in Scotland issue e-fit images o...

Grant to improve Antonine Wall section

A project to improve and promote a section of the Antonine Wall in West Dunbartonshire is awarded £10,000 of lottery funding.

Call for national park 'shake-up'

Outdoors broadcaster Cameron McNeish calls for a "complete shake-up" of how the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is managed...

Two rescued from smoke-filled flat

A woman and a boy are rescued by firefighters after their first-floor flat was engulfed in toxic smoke.

Health board lifts e-cigarettes ban

Scotland's largest health board allows the use of electronic cigarettes within its hospital grounds.

MSP ejected from chamber in row

Labour MSP James Kelly is ejected from the Holyrood chamber after trying to raise a point of order against a ruling by the presiding officer...

Claymore sword police attacker jailed

A man who attacked police with a Claymore sword after his father was detained is jailed for four years and four months.

Men and baby treated after fire at flat

Two men and a baby are treated in hospital following a kitchen fire at a flat in Greenock, Inverclyde.

'Horrifying heavy metal' rapist jailed

A man who carried out a "shocking, horrifying and demeaning" catalogue of physical and sexual abuse against five women is jailed f...

Probe after bin lorry 'breaks rules'

An investigation is launched after a Glasgow bin lorry was driven up a steep road in the city centre, in contravention of a weight restricti...

Scotland misses out on naming planets

Scotland misses out on naming a distant planet after Schiehallion, a famous Scottish mountain.

'Last supper' for City Mission men

A modern take on the Last Supper has been unveiled by a city centre church, featuring men from Glasgow's City Mission.

Gannet behaviour captured by SIM cards

Ecologists discover the habits of young seabirds for the first time by using mobile phone technology.

Groups awarded £3.3m from Big Lottery

Tenants struggling to make ends meet and young people missing out on education are in line for £3.3m funding from the Big Lottery Fund.

Cannabis farm found in disused building

Police seize cannabis plants, with a potential street value of up to £170,000, in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire.

Sports coach admits sex acts with girl

A table tennis coach admits engaging in sexual activity at hotels in Glasgow with a teenage girl he met at a tournament.

Council tax 'must end' says report

The current council tax system in Scotland "must end" and a new way of paying for local government introduced, a specially set up ...

Appeal after sectarian singing on train

Police appeal for witnesses to come forward after a group of men sang religiously offensive songs on a train between Glasgow and Falkirk.

Shark 'fossil wonder' find commemorated

A plaque and cairn will be unveiled to mark the discovery of a unique 330-million-year-old fossilised shark that was found in Scotland.

Boys robbed on Christmas shopping trip

Police are hunting for a man who robbed two boys while they were Christmas shopping in Glasgow city centre.

Man seriously hurt in car park attack

A man is seriously assaulted in what police have described as a "vicious" attack in Linwood in Paisley.

Rangers v Greenock Morton

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

Dumbarton v St Mirren

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

Ayr United v Dunfermline Athletic

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

Stenhousemuir v Albion Rovers

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

Stranraer v Airdrieonians

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

Clyde v East Fife

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

Queen's Park v Arbroath

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

Freezing fog warning for drivers

Drivers are urged to take care with wintry conditions expected across some parts of Scotland this weekend and warnings of freezing fog.

Dementia language project launched

A new scheme is being launched which helps elderly and vulnerable adults battle dementia by learning foreign languages.

Dundee United v Partick Thistle

Bottom side Dundee United seek to close the gap on Partick Thistle and others above them in the Scottish Premiership.

Hamilton Academical v Ross County

Top-six sides Hamilton Academical and Ross County seek to preserve their places in the upper half of the Premiership.

Inverness CT v Kilmarnock

Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Kilmarnock are level on points as they prepare to meet in the Scottish Premiership.

Motherwell v Dundee

Second bottom Motherwell host mid-table Dundee with both sides struggling for form in the Scottish Premiership.

St Johnstone v Celtic

In-form St Johnstone seek to extend their seven-match unbeaten run in all competitions against Premiership leaders Celtic.

Davidson tops Tory election list

Ruth Davidson is selected to top the Conservative Party election list for the Lothian region in next year's Scottish elections.

Rangers 'still owe' Ashley £5m loan

A court battle between Sports Direct and Rangers chairman Dave King hears the club did not repay a £5m loan despite earlier claims it had.

Extortionists jailed for five years

Two men are jailed for five years each for extorting £60,000 and attempting to extort £375,000 from a Fife property developer.

Rangers prepare Peralta tribute

Rangers will hold a minute's silence at Ibrox on Saturday following the fatal shooting of former player Arnold Peralta.

Celtic 'look a bit afraid' in Europe

Midfielder Stefan Johansen hopes Celtic can lose the appearance of fear in European matches next season.

Celtic search for answers in Europe

BBC Scotland's Alasdair Lamont ponders areas for improvement after a disappointing European campaign for Celtic.

Townsend still developing - Telfer

Gregor Townsend's Glasgow contract extension is good for Scottish rugby and his development, says former Scotland coach Jim Telfer.

Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets (Sat)

Hooker James Malcolm makes his first Glasgow Warriors start against Scarlets in the European Champions Cup.

Rapist jailed for 'horrendous' abuse

A man is jailed for eight-and-a-half years after being convicted of "a horrendous catalogue" of abuse against a woman.

Kilmarnock scoops regeneration award

Award winners praised for "thinking outside of the box" in developing initiatives to tackle physical, social and economic challeng...

Airports report record passenger totals

Passenger numbers grow significantly at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports which are on course for one of their busiest years ever.

Your pictures

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

Labour holds council by-election seat

Labour holds a South Lanarkshire Council seat in a by-election despite an 8% swing from the party to the SNP.

Journalist Ian Bell dies at age of 59

Tributes are paid to Herald journalist and columnist Ian Bell who has died at the age of 59.

Honduras football star shot dead

Honduran international footballer Arnold Peralta, who played 24 times for Rangers, is shot dead while on holiday in his hometown on the Cari...

New £12m hybrid ferry set for launch

A new £12.3m diesel-electric hybrid ferry will be launched at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow later.

Cup changes 'not ideal for Rangers'

Manager Mark Warburton says the revamped League Cup format "is not the ideal scenario" for Rangers' pre-season.

Archibald keen to 'start looking up'

Alan Archibald hopes Partick Thistle can pull further away from the foot of the Premiership with victory over Dundee United.

Celtic can get it right, says Deila

Ronny Deila backs his Celtic team to improve in Europe after they bow out of this season's Europa League without a win.

Car fire closes part of M8 in Glasgow

A burning car has closed part of the main M8 motorway through Glasgow in the middle of rush hour.

Landlady murderer has jail term cut

A man who murdered his landlady after a dispute over money has his minimum jail term cut from 19 to 16 years.

Sports Direct lose King contempt case

Sports Direct fail in a legal bid to have Rangers chairman Dave King held in contempt of court.

Innovation firm latest to commit to Glasgow Living Wage

Fraunhofer UK the 400th organisation in the city to commit to the Glasgow Living Wage

Man sentenced over male sex attacks

A man who indecently assaulted two sleeping men at houses in Glasgow and Renfrewshire is given a probation order.

Council appoints new Carers Champion

Andrew Robertson, the former chair of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has been appointed as Glasgow's new Carer's Champion.

My 'backwards' journey to sports stardom

How did Kirsty Gilmour reach the top in the world of badminton?

Sleeper service to stop at Oban

The Caledonian Sleeper will travel between London and Oban, instead of Fort William, for three weekends in February due to planned engineeri...

Townsend agrees new Glasgow contract

Head coach Gregor Townsend signs a contract extension to remain at Glasgow Warriors until June 2017.

Sturgeon to join Corbyn at rally

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to join Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn at a rally opposing the UK government's Trade Union...

Bin lorry safety measures 'overlooked'

Vital measures needed to protect pedestrians have been overlooked in the year since the Glasgow bin lorry crash, it is claimed.

Man bribed girl to take explicit photos

A taxi driver who bribed a 13-year-old girl to take sexually explicit photos of herself and send them to him on Facebook has been jailed.

Celtic out to spoil Fenerbahce party

Ronny Deila says Celtic will do all they can to "ruin" Fenerbahce's qualification hopes in Thursday's Europa League meetin...

Warriors' game v Racing rearranged

Glasgow Warriors' postponed European Champions Cup match against Racing 92 has been rescheduled for Saturday 9 January.

A83 safety measures prevent closure

A 1,000-tonne landslide around Rest and Be Thankful during Storm Desmond did not lead to any road closures thanks to protection measures.

Children's competition celebrates critical reasoning

Glasgow's Lord Provost Sadie Docherty visited Pollokshields Primary School to promote the city's primary schools philosophy competit...

Gang stab man in home and steal car

Three men wearing balaclavas stabbed a man in his own home before stealing his car.

Christmas trees - a long-term growth business

Where does your Christmas tree come from?

Man who killed partner jailed for life

A man who murdered his partner by repeatedly striking her with a cooking pot and knife is jailed for life.

Car appeal after man is abducted

Police investigating the abduction and serious assault of a man in East Kilbride have appealed for information about a car.

Fenerbahçe v Celtic

Celtic include fit-again Kris Commons and James Forrest for their Europa League visit to Istanbul to take on Fenerbahce.

Thompson urges more SPFL changes

St Mirren striker Steven Thompson backs the League Cup changes, and wants to see further restructuring.

Scottish Cup: Dumbarton 5-0 Alloa Athletic

Dumbarton beat Alloa for the second time in four days to set up a Scottish Cup fourth round tie against Queen of the South.

Scottish Cup: Midweek round-up

A round-up of Tuesday's Scottish Cup ties as Annan and Dumbarton progress to the fourth round.

Deila looks at Villa striker Kozak

Celtic manager Ronny Deila watches Aston Villa striker Libor Kozak score twice in a reserve match.

McGovern in no rush to settle future

Hamilton keeper Michael McGovern will take time to assess his options as he looks forward to Euro 2016 with Northern Ireland.

£1.2bn boost to northern rail journeys

Widespread improvements to trains in the north of England and Scotland are promised with the announcement of new contracts for two rail fran...

Rain and wind warnings for many parts

Warnings for rain and high winds are put in place for many parts of Scotland, some still recovering from serious flooding.

Abuser caught by Christmas confession

A man admits sexually abusing young boys in the 1970s after he was recorded apologising to one victim who had confronted him on Christmas Da...

Tribunal rules B&Q unfairly sacked OAP

An 83-year-old man who was sacked by B&Q for leaving his till open for three-and-a-half minutes wins his case for unfair dismissal.

Bin lorry prosecution cash 'considered'

The Scottish government has said it would consider any request for funding towards a private prosecution of the Glasgow bin lorry driver Har...

Serbian stamps honour WW1 heroines

Scottish women who volunteered in Serbia during World War One are being commemorated in a series of stamps.

Brothers jailed over brutal street attack

Two brothers are jailed for carrying out a brutal street attack in North Lanarkshire which left their victim fighting for his life.

Campbeltown summer ferry now permanent

The Calmac summer ferry service between Ardrossan and Campbeltown is to be made permanent, the Scottish government announces.

Firms 'ramping up recruitment plans'

Scottish companies are ramping up their recruitment plans for the new year, according to a new report.

Turner Prize winner to be announced

The winner of this year's Turner Prize is to be announced in Glasgow later - the first time the contemporary art award has been staged i...

Travel firm set to create 100 new jobs

Glasgow-based holiday firm Barrhead Travel announces plans to create 100 new jobs across its Scottish network.

Muslim school plan asks questions

Should the Scottish government help pay for a separate Muslim school in Glasgow?

Best buildings shortlist announced

A selection of photos of buildings across Scotland from the last 100 years which are shortlisted for the Scotstyle architecture award.

What does the bin lorry crash report tell us?

What does the Glasgow bin lorry crash inquiry report say?

Pantomime - a true theatrical survivor

How panto manages to keep filling theatres

Endangered turtle washes up in Scotland

An endangered loggerhead sea turtle washes up in Scotland after being caught in Storm Desmond.

School pupils' take on Turner art

Primary school pupils create their own Turner Prize exhibits

Missing prisoner found by police

A 52-year-old man who absconded from prison a month ago has been found, police say.

Glasgow bin lorry crash report: The key points

The Glasgow bin lorry crash report at-a-glance

Queen Street bin lorry crash

Glasgow City Council statement following Fatal Accident Inquiry findings

SNP backs MP over tax avoidance scheme

The SNP has backed one of its MPs who has admitted benefiting from a tax avoidance loophole in a previous job.

Designer jackets charity shop windfall

A designer clothing label donates £13,000 worth of jackets to a homelessness charity after a manufacturing mix-up.

Renewed rain warnings follow floods

Renewed rain warnings are in place for parts of Scotland already badly affected by flooding due to Storm Desmond.

Bin lorry driver 'repeatedly lied'

A fatal accident report into the Glasgow bin lorry crash says driver Harry Clarke "deliberately misled" doctors over his medical h...

Fire raising attack on GHA offices

Police are hunting two men two deliberately set fire to a Glasgow Housing Assocation Office in the Milton area of the city on Saturday night...

Taxi driver attacked by cyclist

A taxi driver has his cheekbone and nose broken by a cyclist who attacked him after punching his passenger while stopped at a red light.

Youngest MP honoured by university

Westminster's youngest MP Mhairi Black is named the University of Glasgow's Young Alumnus of the Year.

Ogilvie to wax lyrical about EK win

Manager Billy Ogilvie intends to make the most of recounting East Kilbride's Scottish Cup win over Stenhousemuir.

Killie boss hails 'brilliant' 10 men

Gary Locke praises 'brilliant' Kilmarnock while Mixu Paatelainen is happy with the progress of his Dundee United side.

Scotland hit by storm flooding

Severe flooding is affecting many parts of Scotland after the country was battered by strong winds and heavy rain brought in by Storm Desmon...

Author William McIlvanney dies aged 79

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leads the tributes to novelist William McIlvanney, who has died aged 79.

Alloa Athletic v Dumbarton

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

Forfar Athletic v Queen's Park

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Cup replay between Forfar Athletic and Queen's Park.

East Kilbride v Stenhousemuir

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Cup replay between East Kilbride and Stenhousemuir.

Glasgow Warriors v Leinster in doubt

Glasgow Warriors will hold a morning pitch inspection ahead of their Pro12 match against Leinster.

Scottish call offs and inspections

Scottish Championship, League One and Cup games are postponed while Raith v Rangers and Morton v Hibs are subject to inspections.

Kilmarnock v Dundee United

Scottish Premiership bottom side Dundee United seek to close the gap on Kilmarnock, who are tenth in the league.

Deila explains Stokes suspension

Ronny Deila says Celtic suspended Anthony Stokes because of a series of issues - not just Sunday's tweets.

Storm Desmond batters Scotland

Scotland has been hit by heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Desmond sweeps over the country - sparking dozens of flood alerts.

School reviews exam system after row

Changes could be made to the controversial way new school qualifications are put into practice at Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh.

Celtic v Hamilton Academical

Celtic will hold a pitch inspection at 09:30 GMT on Saturday, with heavy overnight rain forecast.

Partick Thistle v Motherwell

Partick Thistle seek a third straight Scottish Premiership win when they take on Motherwell.

Murder bid father and son face jail

A father and son face lengthy prison sentences after being convicted of attempted murder at a house in Renfrewshire

Storm Desmond weather warnings issued

Forecasters warn that Scotland could be hit with heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Desmond over the weekend.

High winds close Christmas attractions

Christmas attractions at George Square in Glasgow did not go ahead as planned on Friday due to high winds.

Bin lorry crash report issued on Monday

The findings of a fatal accident inquiry into the Glasgow bin lorry crash will be issued on Monday.

Bonjour, Buenos Días, Guten Morgen & Buongiorno

In the true spirit of friendship and Christmas, Bailie Liz Cameron - Executive Member for Children, Young People and Lifelong Learning invit...

Cowboy builder jailed after scams

A cowboy builder has been jailed for almost nine years after pocketing at least £350,000 in bogus repair scams.

Man badly hurt after being hit by taxi

A 48-year-old man is seriously injured after being hit by a taxi in Glasgow city centre.

Community decides on plans for civic space and bandstand at Saracen Cross

Ideas are taking shape to breathe new life into a busy but neglected public area of Possilpark.

Sex attack on woman in hospital grounds

An investigation is under way after a woman was sexually assaulted within the grounds of Glasgow's Stobhill Hospital.

Consultation ends at steel plants

Consultation period for workers at two closure-threatened Tata steel plants in Lanarkshire ends on Friday.

Man dies after being hit by lorry

A man dies after being hit by a lorry while crossing the A77 in Ayr.

Archibald 'bit embarrassed' by award

Partick Thistle's Alan Archibald is thrilled to be manager of the month but thinks St Johnstone's Tommy Wright deserves it.

Allan eyeing first Celtic start

Scott Allan is ready to fill the gap left by injured duo Scott Brown and Charlie Mulgrew in Celtic's midfield.

Woman, 86, robbed at home by two men

An 86-year-old woman is robbed in her South Lanarkshire home in what police believe was a targeted theft.

Revenge attacker jailed over stab death

A man is jailed for eight years over a fatal stabbing in Blantyre that was an apparent revenge attack.

Holmes ruled out for four months

Glasgow Warriors flanker Tyrone Holmes is ruled out of action for four months with a foot injury.

Man faces jail over brutal murder bid

A man who left a guest at his flat with life-changing injuries after attacking him with wood and a wheelie bin admits an attempted murder ch...

Warburton 'committed' to Rangers

Manager Mark Warburton says he is "absolutely committed to Rangers" amid interest from Fulham.

'Boy racers' face jail after car deaths

Four "boy racers" who were involved in a three-car crash in East Ayrshire which claimed the lives of two people are told they may ...

Woman, 42, sexually assaulted in lane

An investigation is under way after a 42-year-old woman is sexually assaulted in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire.

Lifelong restriction for double rapist

A double rapist who once slashed serial killer Peter Tobin in prison is jailed for a minimum of nine years and given a lifelong restriction ...

Probe launches on space 'ripples' quest

An experiment designed by scientists at the University of Glasgow to detect gravitational waves is launched into space.

Ports seize 15,000 'unsafe' hoverboards

More than 15,000 unsafe hoverboards - otherwise known as self-balancing scooters - have been seized at ports and airports including Glasgow....

Time for Turner: Glasgow’s contemporary art scene

With the Turner prize about to be presented in Glasgow for the first time, our writer samples the city’s dynamic art scene To say that, in ...

Killer drops appeal against sentence

The man who killed Irish student Karen Buckley has abandoned his appeal against the length of his jail sentence.

Stirling 6-0 Cumbernauld Colts

Stirling Albion book their place in the Scottish Cup fourth round with a comfortable victory over Cumbernauld Colts.

Hearts draw Aberdeen in Scottish Cup

Hearts are drawn against Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup fourth round, with Celtic travelling to Stranraer.

Advice for Celtic fans in Turkey

Celtic fans are advised not to use the metro system when they visit Istanbul for next week's match against Fenerbahce.

Stokes suspended after Twitter gripe

Celtic suspend Anthony Stokes for two weeks following the striker's social media comments about being left out of the team.

Fulham consider move for Warburton

Fulham identify Mark Warburton as a serious candidate to succeed Kit Symons as their new manager.

Harsh words work for Rangers boss

Manager Mark Warburton is pleased with Rangers' second-half display in the 4-0 win over Dumbarton.

Rangers 4-0 Dumbarton

Rangers move three points clear at the top of the Championship with victory over Dumbarton at Ibrox.

Man jailed over stolen car chase smash

A man who crashed a stolen car after a high-speed police chase is jailed for four years and four months and banned from driving for nine yea...

'Education key to producing athletes'

Sport and education must go hand-in-hand to produce more successful athletes

Child's winning card will spread Christmas cheer

A schoolgirl's Christmas card design will cross the globe sending festive cheer from Lord Provost Sadie Docherty.

Schools burger van exclusion zone fails

Burger van owners in North Lanarkshire overturn a ban on them selling food to children outside schools.

Driver plea after car hits garden wall

Police attempt to trace the driver of a car which demolished a garden wall in North Lanarkshire.

Man admits murdering wife with dumbbell

A man who bludgeoned his estranged wife to death with a dumbbell after moaning she had been treating him "like a slave" admits mur...

Drugs mule jailed over £1m cocaine haul

A woman who was convicted of trying to smuggle £1m of high-purity cocaine into the UK is jailed for seven years.

Architecture festival launches at ruin

A derelict building considered by some to be a modernist masterpiece is chosen to launch Scotland's Festival of Architecture next year.

Top Ayrshire hotel changes hands

The Marine Hotel in Troon is sold to a joint venture partnership in a multi-million pound deal.

Fire engines 'regularly' unstaffed

Fire engines are regularly unstaffed in some areas of Scotland because of an increasing pressure on budgets, the Fire Brigades Union claims

Family's disbelief over taxi death crash

The family of a woman who died on the way home from her son's wedding after a car chased by police hit her taxi speak about their anger ...

More than £3m for 'Fastlink' bus scheme

More than £3m is to be spent on the Fastlink bus scheme in Glasgow to improve passenger facilities and vehicle routes in the city centre.

Teeth-pulling multiple rapist jailed

A man who raped two women and used pliers to rip out one of the victim's teeth is jailed for 10 years and given a lifelong restriction o...

Elderly care concerns at £842m hospital

Health inspectors have criticised the standard of care for elderly people at Glasgow's new £842m Queen Elizabeth University Hospital cam...

Iomart acquires hosting company

Glasgow-based cloud computing company Iomart buys hosting company United Communications in a deal worth up to £11m.

Vulnerable woman missing from home

A 71-year-old woman with dementia and Alzheimer's is reported missing from the Knightswood area of Glasgow.

Appeal over 'right to die' guidance

A severely disabled man launches a fresh bid to get legal guidance issued in Scotland regarding assisted suicide.