Man and boy injured in 'hit and run'

A man is left critically ill and a young boy seriously injured after being hit by a private hire taxi in an alleged hit and run in South Lan...

The ugly side of the beautiful game

The ugly side of the beautiful game

Ukip chairman faces sex call claims

The chairman of the UK Independence Party in Scotland has stood after being arrested and accused of making sexual phone calls, it emerges.

Pregnant beavers shot by landowners

Beavers that were heavily pregnant or had recently given birth are among those shot by landowners in Tayside, BBC Scotland learns.

No sympathy - Locke warns Killie

Gary Locke warns Kilmarnock they cannot afford to "feel sorry for themselves" after they lose to Hamilton.

Nade released by Hamilton Accies

French striker Christian Nade is released by Hamilton Academical after three goals in 18 appearances.

Mark McGhee fumes over late penalty

Motherwell boss Mark McGhee is left furious by the late penalty that allowed Dundee to snatch a draw against his side.

Kilmarnock v Hamilton Academical

Second-bottom Kilmarnock host Hamilton Academical, who are just a point ahead of the Ayrshire side in the Premiership.

Rangers v Falkirk

Live updates followed by match report as Scottish Championship leaders Rangers take on third-place Falkirk.

Dundee v Motherwell

Bottom six sides Dundee and Motherwell meet at Dens Park, with both sides coming off league defeats.

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.

Peterhead v Albion Rovers

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

East Fife v Clyde

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

Ross County v Celtic

Ross County take on holders Celtic at Hampden on Sunday in the second Scottish League Cup semi-final.

Partick Thistle P-P Dundee United

The Premiership match at Firhill is postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Firhill Stadium.

Weather forces seven Scots games off

Games hosted by Inverness, Partick Thistle, Raith Rovers, Ayr, Cowdenbeath, Berwick and Stirling are postponed.

Arrests over £618,000 cannabis find

Two men are arrested after police seized drugs with a street value of about £618,000 from a garage in Glasgow.

Three arrests over football disorder

Three football fans have been arrested and charged over a disturbance before a Hearts v Motherwell match earlier this month.

Deals struck at Celtic Connections

The backstage deals struck at Celtic Connections

Reid clinches Australian Open title

Britain's Gordon Reid wins his first Grand Slam singles title in the wheelchair final at the Australian Open.

Arctic air brings blizzard warning

Forecasters warn of heavy snow overnight after Storm Gertrude brought a day of high winds and rain.

Paper 'pandering to mob' in Rangers row

The National Union of Journalists accuses The Herald newspaper of "pandering to the mob" after columnists had contributions pulled...

Man charged over Martin Hamilton death

A man is charged in connection with the death of Martin Hamilton, whose remains were found in a wood in West Lothian in December.

Three hurt after cab and car collide

Two men and a six-year-old girl are injured after a private hire cab and a car collide in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

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Judges consider bin lorry prosecution

Papers are lodged at the High Court in a bid to bring a private prosecution against the Glasgow bin lorry driver Harry Clarke.

Rowling 'may sue MP' over Twitter row

JK Rowling suggests she may sue for defamation after an MP accuses the Harry Potter author of defending "abusive misogynist trolls...

Irn Bru maker eyes dip in annual sales

Soft drinks giant AG Barr says it expects a dip in sales for the full year, citing a "challenging and highly competitive" market.

Train disruption after signal failure

All low-level trains out of Glasgow Central are subject to delays and cancellations after a signal failure.

Celtic boss guarded over transfers

Ronny Deila refuses to be drawn on a potential move for Patrick Roberts says "nothing is finished" regarding trialist Kristoffer A...

Hearts' King close to Rangers loan

Hearts winger Billy King is having a medical ahead of joining Rangers on loan for the rest of the season.

Porn in classroom teacher struck off

A teacher who accessed a pornographic website during a lesson, then accidentally projected it on to the walls of his classroom, is struck of...

St Mirren appoint Fitzpatrick as CEO

St Mirren appoint former manager and player Tony Fitzpatrick as their new chief executive.

Killer admits Christmas Day axe attack

A convicted killer is sent back to jail after he admitted carrying out a brutal attack on Christmas Day, months after being freed early.

Man in hospital after street attack

Police appeal for witnesses after a 52-year-old man is left with serious facial injuries following a street attack in Glasgow.

Glasgow-based artists' postcards from home

Glasgow-based artists present images from their homes

Storm Gertrude sparks amber warning

A storm officially named Gertrude by the Met Office is forecast to bring heavy rain, high winds, snow and ice to Scotland on Friday.

M8 delays after pothole punctures tyres

A large pothole causes major disruption on the M8 at Harthill after puncturing the tyres of at least four vehicles.

Man dies after car and lorry collide

A 45-year-old man dies after the car he was driving collides with a lorry on the A71 in North Ayrshire.

Schools campus named after McIlvanney

A schools campus in East Ayrshire is set to be named after the celebrated Scottish novelist William McIlvanney, who died in December.

Are Scottish workplaces racist?

Are Scottish workplaces racist?

The car built for women, by women

The woman who built a car for women

Non-white Scots 'face work prejudice'

People from ethnic minority backgrounds in Scotland are still being held back by workplace discrimination, according to a report by a commit...

Man in court over shop shooting

A 25-year-old man appears in court charged with attempting to murder a Glasgow shop worker.

Buddies sign Well's Clarkson on loan

St Mirren sign experienced Motherwell forward David Clarkson on a loan deal until the end of the season.

Space satellite maker to launch US arm

The company which designed and built Scotland's first space satellite is to expand its operations to North America.

Report clears 'Gerbil' case forensics

Scotland's forensic science service is cleared of major failings over a prosecution relating to the murder of gangland figure Kevin ...

Hundreds of jobs threatened at plant

Hundreds of jobs are under threat after Texas Instruments announces plans for a phased closure of its electronics plant in Greenock.

Ashley suffers Rangers court defeat

Mike Ashley's court defeat allows Rangers to ask shareholders to block the Sports Direct owner's voting rights.

South Korea 'first' for Glasgow Airport

Flag carrier Korean Air and tour operator Hanjin Travel confirm plans to launch Scotland's first direct service to South Korea.

Appeal after teen hurt in street attack

Police investigating a street attack on a teenager in Glasgow appeal for help in tracing the person responsible.

Airdrie to host East Kilbride-Celtic

Celtic's Scottish Cup fifth-round tie against East Kilbride will be played at Airdrie's Excelsior Stadium.

Allow yellow card appeals - Miller

Rangers' Kenny Miller thinks players shown two yellow cards should be allowed to appeal after Andy Halliday's dismissal.

Warburton eyes two Rangers recruits

Scottish Championship leaders Rangers hope to make 'one or two' signings before the transfer window closes.

Man jailed for murder bid stabbing

A man who repeatedly stabbed a visitor to his flat in paisley is jailed for five years for attempted murder.

Bin lorry driver prosecution refused

Scotland's Lord Advocate refuses request for private prosecution of driver of bin lorry that crashed killing six

Chance chat leads to £1m lotto prize

A man collects a £1m lottery prize at a Glasgow bookmakers after a chance conversation with a taxi driver.

RNLI crews 'saved 29 lives' during 2015

Scotland's volunteer lifeboat crews launch more than 1,000 times in 2015, saving 29 lives, as well as attending storm and flood related ...

Firearms exercise at shopping centre

Police carry out a training exercise at a Scottish shopping centre to test their response to a major firearms incident.

New row over Marine Protected Areas

A new row breaks out over Scotland's network of Marine Protected Areas where fishing would be limited to protect habitats.

Second man arrested over flats death

A second man is arrested following the death of a 21-year-old man outside a Glasgow flat.

Committee backs both sides in land row

Councillors in Glasgow take the unusual step of backing both sides in a controversial land row case.

Bring us the head of Harry the Hoopo

Scotland's oldest association football club has appealed for help in tracing the missing head of its mascot.

Armed robber strikes at city store

Police appeal for help in tracing a man who carried out an armed robbery at a shop in Glasgow.

Red squirrels land lottery bonus

A project designed to help save Scotland's red squirrels secures initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Camping crackdown approved by ministers

Plans to restrict camping around several lochs in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park are approved by the Scottish government.

Arrest after man shot in shop raid bid

A man is arrested after a 23-year-old shopkeeper is shot in the leg during an attempted robbery at a store in Glasgow.

Halliday red mystifies Rangers

Rangers beat Morton 2-0 to extend their Championship lead but are unhappy at Andy Halliday's ordering off.

Hamilton rule out hosting cup tie

Hamilton Academical say New Douglas Park cannot host the Scottish Cup tie between East Kilbride and Celtic.

Boy hit-and-run treated as murder bid

Police treat a hit-and-run incident which left a 14-year-old boy in hospital as attempted murder.

Warning over drugs stolen from pharmacy

Police warn that drugs stolen from a pharmacy in North Lanarkshire could have "fatal consequences" if taken without medical superv...

M8 blocked after cabins blown off lorry

A section of westbound M8 in Glasgow is closed after two portable cabins are blown off the back of a lorry.

Fresh flooding hits west coast trains

Flooding at Kirkconnel affects trains running between Glasgow and Carlisle already seriously disrupted by works at Lamington Viaduct.

Clydeport fined over Hunterston death

A port operator is fined £300,000 after a worker is crushed to death on a crane at Hunterston coal terminal.

Heavy rain and high winds hit Scotland

The storm that brought near-record snowfall to the eastern US brings heavy rain and high winds to much of Scotland.

Man in court over Glasgow death

A man appears in court charged with murder after the death of a man outside a Glasgow flat.

Woman killed in coal lorry crash

A 45-year-old woman dies after her car was involved in crash with a coal lorry in South Lanarkshire.

Commuters warned of rail disruption

Commuters are warned of major disruption to trains to and from Glasgow Queen Street after a pedestrian is hit by a train near Croy.

Senior Catholic figure in Scotland dies

The Right Reverend Ian Murray, Bishop Emeritus of Argyll and the Isles, dies aged 83.

New breast cancer study funded

New funding is announced to allow the University of Glasgow's Beatson Institute to carry out a three-year study into the development of ...

Rapist has jail sentence reduced

A sex offender jailed for seven years for rape has his sentence cut at the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh.

More funding for A83 landslide works

The Scottish government announces a further £6.6m of funding for works on the A83, including £4m for landslide mitigation measures.

Train allowed to cross damaged viaduct

A train was allowed to cross the Lamington Viaduct at high speed after the crossing suffered serious storm damage, it emerges.

Passenger numbers improve at airport

Glasgow Prestwick Airport claims it is "moving in the right direction" as it reports an increase of 8% in passenger numbers for De...

Illegal meat 'may still be on sale'

Environmental health officers warn that it is often impossible to tell whether meat on sale to the public comes from illegal sources.

Climber wins mountain culture award

One of Scotland's top young female climbers is named this year's Scottish Youth Ambassador for Mountain Culture.

Inquiry into Glasgow sex assault

Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault on the south side of Glasgow over the weekend.

New tourist trail launched for gin-lovers

Distilleries and bars feature in new Scotland Gin Trail

Travel tech firm 'to create 200 jobs'

Travel technology specialist Traveltek announces plans to create 200 new jobs as part of expansion plans.

Distiller gears up for new markets

Inver House Distillers is taking on new international markets after completing a £10m investment programme.

Shopkeeper shot during attempted robbery

A 23-year-old shopkeeper is shot in the leg during an attempted robbery at a store in Glasgow.

Greenock Morton v Rangers

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

Missing man's body recovered from river

The body of a 70-year-old man missing since New Year's Day is recovered from a river in Ayrshire.

Police arrest man over Glasgow death

Police arrest a 23-year-old man in connection with the death of 21-year-old Jamie Johnstone outside a flat in Glasgow.

Weir to swap Glasgow for Edinburgh

Scotland stand-off Duncan Weir is to join Edinburgh from Pro12 rivals Glasgow at the end of the season.

No change on O'Halloran - Wright

St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright says Michael O'Halloran will still be a St Johnstone player "in the morning".

Hibernian v St Mirren

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

Raith Rovers v Dumbarton

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

Albion Rovers v Ayr United

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

Brechin City v Airdrieonians

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

Montrose v Clyde

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

Stirling Albion v Queen's Park

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

Forrest offered new Celtic deal

Celtic midfielder James Forrest is discussing a new four-year contract offer from the Scottish champions.

Celtic v St Johnstone

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

Motherwell v Ross County

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

Hamilton v Heart of Midlothian

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Hamilton Academical and Heart of Midlothian.

Inverness CT v Partick Thistle

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

Dundee United v Kilmarnock

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

Glasgow Warriors v Racing 92 (Sat)

Scotland wing Tommy Seymour returns as Glasgow make eight changes for their final European Champions Cup pool match.

Glasgow Warriors v Racing 92 (Sat)

Scotland wing Tommy Seymour returns as Glasgow make eight changes for their final European Champions Cup pool match.

Capturing the past

Finding signs of an industrial past gone to seed

Police investigate street attack

Police are investigating after a man was assaulted in a street in East Dunbartonshire in the early hours of Saturday.

Scottish aid arrives at Calais camp

Aid gathered by a Glasgow Muslim society, including sleeping bags and clothing, is scheduled to arrive at a refugee camp in Calais later.

Oil slump hits hotel occupancy

Aberdeen hotels suffer a 46% one-year drop in revenue per room, as the oil industry downturn sees business spending cut.

Crown fails in bid to jail shop stabber

Prosecutors fail to convince appeal judges to jail a thief who received a non-custodial sentence for stabbing a shop worker.

Drug courier jailed over heroin haul

A drug courier from Larkhall caught near Lockerbie with a consignment of heroin being brought into Scotland from Liverpool is jailed.

Robber hit with £1 confiscation order

A confiscation order for £1 is granted against a man who helped rob Glasgow Savoy Shopping Centre.

EU funds for western Scots projects

European Union funding worth £215m is announced to support cross-border projects in the west of Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland.

SNP holds seat in council by-election

The SNP holds on to a seat in a South Lanarkshire Council by election with a slightly increased share of the vote.

Rangers chairman cleared of contempt

Rangers chairman Dave King is cleared of committing contempt of court in a legal row with Sports Direct.

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'£100m drop' in Scots salmon exports

Sales of Scottish salmon to the export market last year fell by more than a fifth, according to the latest figures.

War zone doctor wins humanitarian award

A British doctor who risked his life to save those injured in warzones around the world is named winner of a global humanitarian award.

Ajax fans reported over city disorder

More than a dozen Dutch nationals have been reported to prosecutors over a major disturbance in Glasgow before Celtic's game with Ajax i...

Savile abuse at BBC premises in Glasgow

A leaked draft report into cases of sexual abuse by Jimmy Savile linked to the BBC has found evidence of incidents at studios in Glasgow.

Accies chairman backs boss Canning

Hamilton chairman Les Gray urges fans to "get behind" manager Martin Canning after their 8-1 thrashing by Celtic.

Kilby boss backs Celtic tie switch

East Kilbride's Billy Ogilvie says playing their last 16 Scottish Cup tie against Celtic in Hamilton is "sensible".

Wilson cleared of 'testicle grab'

Glasgow flanker Ryan Wilson is free to play after a citing for allegedly grabbing an opponent's testicles is dismissed.

Celtic chasing Croatian midfielder

Ljuban Crepulja is in Glasgow for talks with Scottish champions Celtic, according to the Croatian midfielder's club.

East Kilbride 2-0 Lothian Thistle HV

Lowland League East Kilbride beat Lothian Thistle HV to set up a money-spinning Scottish Cup meeting with Celtic.

Crash death families in prosecution bid

The families of two students who were killed by a driver with a history of blackouts begin moves to bring a private prosecution against him....

Man jailed for "revenge porn" offence

A man is jailed for six months after posting naked pictures of his former girlfriend on public Twitter accounts.

Fresh appeal over hit-and-run death

Police make a fresh appeal for information after a woman died on Christmas Day after being critically injured in a hit-and-run incident.

Marine Harvest to cut 100 Scottish jobs

Marine Harvest is cutting up to 100 jobs at its Scottish fish farms after a drop in production and a profit warning.

Television award for The Big Yin

Billy Connolly is presented with a special recognition award by Dustin Hoffman at the National Television Awards.

Bin lorry family begins prosecution

The family of three victims of the Glasgow bin lorry accident take the first formal step towards bringing a private prosecution against the ...

Gere and Dormer to attend film festival

Hollywood star Richard Gere and Game of Thrones actor Natalie Dormer are to attend the UK premiers of their new movies at the Glasgow Film f...

Race to build new distillery on Islay

Islay could get a new distillery for the first time in a decade after plans were revealed for an £8m plant in the north east of the island.

Fake tobacco trader has £75,000 seized

A confiscation order for £75,000 is made against a woman who was caught selling counterfeit tobacco in Glasgow.

Is it dangerous for dogs to fetch sticks?

Is it dangerous for dogs to fetch sticks?

Scotland's top-rated visitor experiences

Scotland's top-rated visitor experiences revealed

Two people hurt as bus and cars collide

At least two people are taken to hospital following a collision between a bus and two cars in central Hamilton.

Northbound M74 closed after accident

A section of the northbound M74 in South Lanarkshire has been closed following an accident.

In numbers: Scotland's diet

A new report offers an intriguing glimpse into Scotland's diet.

Released robber jailed over new raid

A man has been jailed for eight years for carrying out an armed robbery weeks after being freed from an 11-year sentence.

From 'Hell to Paradise'

Scotland's Syrian refugees tell their stories

SPFL mulls face recognition deterrent

The Scottish Professional Football League considers the use of facial recognition technology at stadiums to help combat anti-social behaviou...

Pothole work to close southbound M74

One lane of the southbound M74 is closed near Hamilton for emergency repairs to a large pothole.

Rangers case judge: 'I'm not a Mason'

A High Court judge in a case involving Sports Direct and Rangers takes the unusual step of denying he is a Mason or that his wife supports t...

Long-serving council chief to step down

One of Scotland's longest serving council leaders is set to step down at the end of February.

Food's for thought as Glasgow launches major recycling drive

Scotland's largest city has launched the first phase of a major new initiative aimed at recycling and cutting the amount of waste it sen...

Retrial bid over 1992 student death

Prosecutors begin a legal bid to bring a new case against a man who was cleared of murdering a 19-year-old student in Hamilton in 1992.

Probe into Faslane 'beasting' claims

An investigation is under way into claims that Royal Marines were subjected to illegal initiation ceremonies at the Faslane Naval Base.

Drugs mule jailed over £8m heroin haul

A drugs courier who was caught with £8m worth of heroin following a 33-mile chase by police on the M74 motorway is jailed.

Emergency waiting times rise in Glasgow

Glasgow's two main hospitals widely miss the Scottish government's accident and emergency waiting time targets at the start of Janua...

Scot still to claim £1m Irish Lotto win

A Glasgow betting shop customer has still to claim a £1m prize on the Irish Lotto, Ladbrokes says.

Wilson cited for 'testicle grabbing'

Glasgow flanker Ryan Wilson could face a lengthy ban if found guilty of "grabbing the testicles" of Northampton's Lee Dickson....

Celtic move 'huge' for Sviatchenko

Denmark defender Erik Sviatchenko says he rejected clubs in England, France and Italy to sign for Celtic.

Celtic v Hamilton Academical

Celtic can extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership in their rearranged meeting with Hamilton.

Griffiths harbours Scotland dream

Leigh Griffiths wants to use reaching 50 goals for Celtic as a springboard to force his way into the Scotland starting XI.

Sviatchenko seals switch to Celtic

Denmark defender Erik Sviatchenko has moved from Midtjylland to Celtic for a fee in the region of £1.5m

Missing murderer caught by police

A convicted murderer who failed to return to prison following unescorted leave has been apprehended by police.

Man dies in Airdrie house fire

A man dies following a fire at a flat in Airdrie on Sunday morning.

Hammer and axe attack on 'wrong man'

A man who was attacked in his home in Lanarkshire with a hammer and an axe was the victim of mistaken identity, police believe.

Probe as teens assault man on train

Police issue an appeal for information after a man is attacked by a group of teenagers on a train running between Edinburgh and Blairhill.

West Coast main line closed until March

The West Coast Main Line is to remain closed until the beginning of March amid further delays to repair a viaduct in South Lanarkshire.

M74/M8 link road project to progress

Councillors are asked to approve the final stages of road in Glasgow connecting the M74 and M8 motorways.

Missing man's family to appeal for help

Family members of a man who has been missing for almost two weeks from his home in the Stirling area are to appeal for help in finding him.

Clydesdale price set ahead of flotation

National Australia Bank values the Clydesdale Bank at between £1.5bn and £2bn ahead of its flotation next month.

Murder hunt after attack on man

Detectives launch a murder inquiry following the death of a 21-year-old man who was attacked in Glasgow.

O'Halloran 'still our man' - Wright

Tommy Wright says Rangers target Michael O'Halloran remains a St Johnstone player despite resting him against Hamilton.

Relegation still a threat - Locke

Kilmarnock manager Gary Locke is satisfied with a 2-1 win over Inverness but says relegation remains a danger.

'Right decision' on Paisley pitch

Referee Barry Cook says heavy snowfall in the hour before kick-off forced him to postpone St Mirren v Raith Rovers.

'Most polluted' Scots streets named

Scotland's most polluted streets are named by environmental campaigners, with Edinburgh's St. John's Road branded the worst.

Warnings for snow and ice in Scotland

Drivers are urged to travel with care after parts of Scotland have been hit by some of the first widespread snowfalls of winter.

Murderer fails to return to prison

Police are hunting a murderer who failed to return to HMP Gateside in Greenock following unescorted leave.

Rangers v Livingston

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

St Mirren v Raith Rovers

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

Alloa Athletic v Greenock Morton

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

Queen's Park v Montrose

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

Erskine agrees summer Thistle return

Dundee United's Chris Erskine will begin a third spell at Partick Thistle this summer after agreeing a pre-contract move.

Searches resume for missing kayaker

Searches resume for kayaker Jason Chung Yai-Ho who has been missing in the Highlands for three days.

Heart of Midlothian v Motherwell

In-form Motherwell travel to Edinburgh to take on a Hearts side also seeking to preserve an unbeaten run.

Kilmarnock v Inverness CT

Inverness Caledonian Thistle travel to Ayrshire to take on Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership.

Partick Thistle v Dundee

Partick Thistle seek to overtake Dundee in the Scottish Premiership with two points separating the sides.

St Johnstone v Hamilton Academical

St Johnstone and Hamilton Academical are both chasing an elusive win in their latest Scottish Premiership meeting.

Five Scottish matches postponed

Five Scottish fixtures are postponed because of frozen pitches, while there will be inspections at other grounds.

Griffiths not for sale at any price

Celtic manager Ronny Deila refuses to put a price on Leigh Griffiths' head after he reaches 51 goals for the club.

Northampton v Glasgow (Sun)

Team news and preview ahead of Northampton's home fixture against Glasgow in the European Champions Cup on Sunday.

Kayaker missing since Wednesday named

Police name a kayaker who has not been seen since Wednesday as Jason Chung Yai-Ho from the Glasgow area.

NHS cuts and closure paper 'not final'

Scotland's largest health board says a leaked document outlining £60m of possible cuts is a "discussion paper" rather than an ...

Father accused of baby murder

A man is to stand trial charged with murdering his five-month-old baby son in East Kilbride.

Rangers win Wi-Fi cash ring-fence case

Rangers win a legal battle to have a warrant lifted which ring-fenced £300,000 of its cash amid a dispute about an unpaid bill.

Fresh CCTV appeal over city centre rape

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

Speeding driver who killed OAP jailed

A speeding driver who knocked down and killed a 71-year-old man in Glasgow is jailed for four years.

Health board to oppose 'Wineathlon'

Scotland's largest health board is to oppose the staging of a 10k race where runners have the chance to sample wine.

High speed rail link plans 'shelved'

Plans for a high-speed rail link between Glasgow and Edinburgh will now not be brought forward until a cross-border line is identified.

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Drink-driver jailed for killing woman

A man with two previous drink-driving convictions is jailed for killing a woman in a crash while he was over the limit and flouting a drivin...

Further concerns over elderly care home

An elderly care home is to make urgent improvements after its services are graded as "weak" for the second consecutive inspection....

Football fans urged to report abuse

A senior officer with Police Scotland says football fans should combat abuse by reporting "anything which makes them uncomfortable...

The man who almost had the Wright stuff

Britain's oldest aeroplane, Percy Pilcher's Hawk, is being restored in Edinburgh by the National Museums of Scotland.

Boy injured after being hit by vehicle

A boy has been injured after being struck by a vehicle on the south side of Glasgow.

Dundee United v Celtic

Bottom meets top as Scottish Premiership basement side Dundee United take on leaders Celtic at Tannadice.

Teacher accused of pupil abuse and rape

A teacher is to stand trial charged with sexually abusing two pupils at schools in South Lanarkshire.

BBC to show Celtic Scottish Cup tie

BBC Scotland will broadcast live television coverage of East Kilbride or Lothian Thistle HV v Celtic in the Scottish Cup.

'Boy racer' jailed over crash deaths

A "boy racer" is jailed over a three-car crash in East Ayrshire which claimed the lives of two people.

Dundee United in talks about Stokes

Dundee United agree a deal with Celtic to take Anthony Stokes on loan but fear he will join another club.

Rangers bids for O'Halloran rejected

St Johnstone turn down two six-figure bids from Rangers for former Scotland Under-21 forward Michael O'Halloran.

Glasgow close to deal over new pitch

Glasgow Warriors' Nathan Bombrys says the club are close to agreeing a deal to install a synthetic pitch at Scotstoun.

Bath death woman scalded on 90% of body

A fatal accident inquiry into the death of a vulnerable woman in a bath hears she was found with scalds on about 90% of her body.

Life sentence for 'dog row' murderer

A man is jailed for life after he admits murdering his neighbour near their homes in Glasgow following a row relating to a dog.

Historic park in £3.8m restoration

Hermitage Park in Helensburgh is awarded a £2.3m lotto grant for improvements.

Label producer expands with acquisition

Lanarkshire-based label and packaging group GT4 extends its portfolio by buying label manufacturer TPL Labels.

Artist Alasdair Gray out of hospital

The writer and artist Alasdair Gray is discharged from hospital - seven months after being injured in a fall outside his home in Glasgow.

Sales slip for Goals Soccer Centres

Five-a-side football venue operator Goals Soccer Centres reports a fall in sales, despite a strong performance from its US business.

Fatal air crash report released

Air accident investigators publish a report into the crash of a light aircraft in which a GP and her husband died in April last year.

Barratt unveils house building plans

House builder Barratt announces plans to create 1,420 homes at 14 new sites across Scotland this year.

Celtic Connections director's highlights

Celtic Connections musical director Donald Shaw highlights 10 of the most interesting events from the 18-day festival.

Potential buyer for Scots Tata plants

A new potential buyer has emerged for Tata Steel's two mothballed plants in Lanarkshire, where 270 jobs are going.

Sea King flight bids Scotland farewell

HMS Gannet's search and rescue helicopter is set to make a final farewell flypast of Scotland.

Celtic keen to extend Rogic stay

Celtic want to extend Tom Rogic's contract as manager Ronny Deila plays down the prospect of losing the midfielder.

Bid to bring Euro event to Glasgow

British Athletics submit a bid to stage the 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships at Glasgow's Emirates Arena.

Rangers midfield duo sign new deals

Midfielders Jason Holt and Andy Halliday extend their contracts with Rangers until the summer of 2020.

Man arrested after £300,000 drug raids

A 34-year-old man is arrested after drugs worth an estimated £305,000 were seized in North Lanarkshire.

Glasgow-Racing moved to Rugby Park

Glasgow Warriors will play their upcoming match against Racing 92 at Kilmarnock FC's Rugby Park with Scotstoun unplayable.

Footage shows man setting mosque alight

Police release CCTV footage of a man setting fire to a cultural centre in East Dunbartonshire that is used as a mosque.

Project suggests cities' music tastes

The most popular music among residents of Scotland's cities includes German house tech and R&B rap, according to the results of a BB...

Deila at ease with league structure

Celtic boss Ronny Deila believes the Premiership's make-up of 12 teams is the right one for Scottish football.

Motherwell lose out on Grimshaw deal

Motherwell's bid to sign on-loan Liam Grimshaw is thwarted as Manchester United prepare to trade the midfielder on.

Amber warning of overnight snow

The Met Office issues an amber warning for overnight snow affecting south east Scotland and the Shetland Islands.

Christmas Day confession abuser jailed

A man who admitted sexually abusing three boys after he was recorded apologising to one victim on Christmas Day is jailed for 28 months.

CalMac finalises 'improved timetable'

Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne finalises what it describes as an "improved" summer timetable on its Clyde and Hebrides networ...

P&O Larne to Troon ferry route to close

The ferry route from Troon to Larne in County Antrim is to close with immediate effect, P&O Ferries says.

'Right to die' man dies aged 67

A severely disabled man who tried to force Scotland's top law officer to issue guidance on assisted suicide dies in hospital.

Ex-college boss 'should return pay-off'

A heavily criticised former college principal should hand back some of his £290,000 severance pay, a committee of MSPs concludes.

Celtic fans urged to end flare use

Celtic supporters' associations urge fellow fans to stop setting off flares and smoke bombs inside football stadiums.

Minnows plan for Celtic cup meeting

East Kilbride and Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale start planning after they are drawn to host Celtic in the Scottish Cup.

Hearts to meet Hibs in Scottish Cup

Hearts host Edinburgh rivals Hibernian in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup, with Celtic away to non-league opponents.

Lineen & Grant join London Scottish

Ex-Scotland centre Sean Lineen and Roddy Grant join London Scottish's backroom staff in a new deal with Scottish Rugby.

Firm in bid to ring-fence Rangers cash

A company which provided Wi-Fi services to Rangers bids to have £300,000 of the club's cash ring-fenced over an unpaid bill.

Woman accused of neglecting son

A woman is accused of wilfully neglecting and ill-treating her two-year-old son who died in February 2014.

New masts in paddle steamer refit

One of Scotland's most famous ships is to be re-masted with wood from a forest in Perthshire.

Tunnel work to hit Queen Street trains

The main tunnel serving Scotland's third busiest rail station is to close for 20 weeks, causing major disruption.

Officer quizzed on 'police spying'

A senior police officer explains to MSPs why Police Scotland illegally monitored a journalist's phone communications.

Man faces trial over pensioner murder

A man is to stand trial charged with murdering a 72 year-old pensioner in his home in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire.

Star Wars: The Firth Awakens

A photographer creates images that place some of Star Wars' best loved characters on rigs in a Highland firth.

Kelvingrove Bowie tribute goes viral

An organist whose musical tribute to David Bowie at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery went viral is "overwhelmed" b...

MSPs to discuss football anti-bigot act

MSPs are to discuss a petition from football fans campaigning to have the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act scrapped.

Arrests over £100,000 cannabis haul

Two people are arrested after cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £100,000 are found at a house in South Lanarkshire.

Ruling minority after council fallout

East Dunbartonshire Council now has a minority administration after a dispute prompts the Liberal Democrats to quit the ruling coalition.

Secondary schools in one-day strike

All five main secondary schools in West Dunbartonshire are closed due to a strike by some teachers.

Where are the proposed flood protection schemes?

The 42 flood protection schemes prioritised by Sepa

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures from across Scotland

Celtic ban fans after smoke bombs

Celtic suspend three supporters indefinitely from attending matches after smoke bombs were released at Stranraer on Sunday.

Bath death inquiry hears of scalding

A fatal accident inquiry into the death of a vulnerable woman in a bath hears that she was scalded in an earlier incident.

Piracy row Scot to appeal jail term

The partner of a Scot who has been jailed with five other UK nationals on firearms charges in India says they will appeal against the verdic...

New school first of £330m hub projects

Work will begin later this month on the first of 12 capital investment projects in Scotland that were delayed after changes to EU rules.

CCTV images issued over street attack

Police release images of two men they want to trace in connection with a serious assault in Glasgow city centre.

Man, 69, serious after being hit by car

A 69-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after he was hit by a car in the south side of Glasgow.

Top Scottish architect dies aged 48

Tributes are paid to one of Scotland's best-known architects Gareth Hoskins who has died at the age of 48.

Woman rescued from fire in flat

A woman is taken to hospital after being rescued from a fire at a flat in Greenock, Inverclyde.

Britons jailed over piracy charges

A man from Argyll who worked on anti-piracy duties is among six former UK soldiers jailed for five years in India for firearms offences.

Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Glasgow

A pedestrian has believed to have been hit by a vehicle in Glasgow's south side.

Met Office issues further rain warning

A Met Office yellow warning for rain is put in place for Argyll, Ayrshire, Renfrewshire and Strathclyde.

Tanker recovery forces major diversion

Motorists in Argyll are being forced to endure a major diversion after the closure of the A83 road near Inveraray.

Scots EU campaign leaders appointed

Key figures from both sides of the Scottish independence referendum are to work together in the main pro-EU campaign's Scottish operatio...

Football fans 'should be more involved'

Scotland's sports minister says football fans should be given a greater say in the day-to-day running of their clubs.

Townsend demands '80-minute' display

Gregor Townsend says Glasgow Warriors must put together an 80-minute performance to break their three-game losing run.

Rangers v Cowdenbeath (Sun)

Championship leaders Rangers take on League One Cowdenbeath in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

Stranraer v Celtic (Sun)

Premiership leaders Celtic visit League One Stranraer in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

St Mirren 1-2 Partick Thistle

Partick Thistle are the first team to reach the last 16 of the Scottish Cup courtesy of a well deserved win over St Mirren.

Racing 92 v Glasgow Warriors

Pat McArthur returns from injury to start for Glasgow Warriors against Racing 92 in the European Champions Cup.

St Johnstone v Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock visit fellow Premiership side St Johnstone in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

Livingston v Greenock Morton

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

Airdrieonians v Dundee United

Struggling Premiership side Dundee United visit League One Airdrieonians in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

Annan Athletic v Hamilton Academical

League Two side Annan Athletic host Premiership Hamilton Academical in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

Motherwell v Cove Rangers

Highland League side Cove Rangers continue their Scottish Cup adventure with a fourth-round tie at Motherwell.

Dumbarton v Queen of the South

Championship rivals Dumbarton and Queen of the South meet in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

Kiltie signs new Kilmarnock deal

Kilmarnock midfielder Greg Kiltie signs a new contract despite interest from other clubs in the 18-year-old.

Killer whale drowned by fishing line

A killer whale found dead on the Scots island of Tiree drowned after getting entangled in fishing line, a post-mortem examination reveals.

Billy Connolly to get TV honour

Comedian Billy Connolly is to be presented with a special prize at the National Television Awards later this month.

Couple may have seen murder bid stabbing

Police want to trace a couple who may have witnessed a man being stabbed in Clydebank on New Year's Day.

Further delay possible on rail repair

Engineers working to repair the West Coast Main Line say damage to a crucial viaduct is more severe than they first thought.

Youngest MP urges help for OAP women

State pension age increases that discriminate against women born on or after 6 April 1951 are labelled "unjust" by SNP Mhairi Blac...

Changes to alcohol guidelines welcomed

New guidelines on the maximum amount of alcohol people should drink in a week are welcomed by Scottish health campaigners.

Homes evacuated amid Scotland flooding

Homes in Aberdeenshire are being evacuated as the River Don burst its banks amid heavy rain across eastern Scotland.

Severe flood warnings after heavy rain

Two severe flood warnings have been issued in Aberdeenshire, as eastern Scotland continues to suffer heavy rain.

Paternity test dad used brother's DNA

A married man admits sending his brother to give a DNA sample in a bid to avoid child maintenance payments to the woman he was having an aff...

Teenagers detained for attempted murder

Two teenagers who admitted attempting to murder a man left severely brain amaged by their attack are each detained for more than six years.

Man faces trial over alleged hotel rape

A 21-year-old man is to stand trial charged with repeatedly raping a woman in a Glasgow hotel room.

VIDEO: Could you dance your way into a job?

Employment scheme helps young people access work by raising heart rates through dance

Man drove wrong way on M8 for 20 miles

A 79-year-old man is reported to prosecutors after driving in the wrong direction along the M8 motorway for about 20 miles.

Man who slashed ex-partner jailed

A man who slashed his former partner's face after she broke up with him is jailed for six years.

Robber attacked OAP and shop worker

A man who admitted attacking an OAP and a shop worker during an armed robbery in North Lanarkshire is jailed for six years and five months.

Community heating for 700 Glasgow homes

A new energy centre will be built to provide heating and hot water to 702 homes in the Broomhill area of Glasgow.

Inspection after A83 boulder explosion

Work resumes to gauge the success of a controlled explosion to break up a 150-tonne rock that was a threat to safety on the A83 in Argyll.

Pakistani man loses deportation fight

An illegal immigrant with a form of dwarfism loses a human rights fight against deportation from Scotland.

Archibald inspired by Caley Cup win

Alan Archibald says Partick Thistle should take inspiration from Inverness's triumph in last year's Scottish Cup final.

Zelalem extends Rangers loan stay

Arsenal midfielder Gedion Zelalem extends his loan spell with Rangers until the end of the season.

Trump threat to pull £700m UK investment

Donald Trump threatens to withhold £700m of investment in Scotland if he is banned from entering the UK.

Newspaper group to axe more jobs

The Newsquest-owned Herald and Times newspaper group announces that up to 25 editorial jobs are to be axed.

Man, 60, held over 751 cannabis plants

A 60-year-old man is arrested after 751 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £375,000 are found in South Lanarkshire.

Deila takes Ajer on trial at Celtic

Celtic manager Ronny Deila takes fellow Norwegian Kristoffer Ajer, 17, on trial with the Scottish champions.

New Glasgow deals for hooker duo

Glasgow Warriors secure hookers Pat MacArthur and Fraser Brown on new two-year contract extensions until May 2018.

Hamilton pair agree new contracts

Hamilton midfielders Dougie Imrie and Darian MacKinnon sign contract extensions at New Douglas Park.

Littlejohn returns to Glasgow City

Ireland international forward Ruesha Littlejohn begins a fourth spell with Glasgow City after leaving Celtic.

Rangers medicals for Accrington duo

Matt Crooks and Josh Windass undergo medicals at Rangers but are not expected to join the Ibrox club until the summer.

Fay joins Glasgow City from Celtic

Scotland captain and goalkeeper Gemma Fay leaves Celtic to sign for Scottish champions Glasgow City.

Dead killer whale identified as 'Lulu'

A killer whale found dead on the Scots island of Tiree is identified as a member of Britain's only known resident population of the mamm...

Virgin to by-pass rail line blockage

Virgin Trains says an hourly rail service between Glasgow and Carlisle via Dumfries will operate from Saturday.

Scarf strangler jailed for murder

A man is jailed for life for the murder of a father-of-one who was beaten and strangled with a scarf.

VIDEO: Wee Govan Pipers' fortunes revealed

Multicultural pipe band encourages others to take up Scotland's national musical instrument

Celtic rainforest under threat say MSPs

Invasive species of plants are among the main threats to the future of Celtic rainforest, MSPs are told.

Man jailed for knife killing of friend

A man who stabbed his friend to death at the victim's flat in Glasgow is jailed for 12 years.

Football match ban for online abuse

A man who admitted putting offensive messages on social media, including about a disabled young Celtic fan, is banned from football matches....

'Pack of animals' chased vulnerable man

Eight people who chased a vulnerable man until he threw himself out of a flat window are called a "a pack of animals" by a judge.

Man jailed for wheelie bin murder bid

A man is jailed for six years for carrying out an attempted murder with a length of wood and a wheelie bin.

Biscuit maker to expand operations

A Lanarkshire biscuit maker is to expand its operations after securing a seven-figure funding package.

Home care firm set to create 100 jobs

Home care provider Mears is set to expand further in Scotland after announcing plans to create 100 jobs in North Lanarkshire.

Man jailed over Boys' Brigade abuse

A former Boys' Brigade captain is jailed for two years for sexually abusing two boys in his company.

Dumbarton Bridge lighting plan unveiled

Plans are unveiled to install a lighting system on the historic Dumbarton Bridge over the River Leven.

New mother treated for tuberculosis

A woman who recently gave birth in Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital maternity unit is being treated for tuberculosis.

Clooney film to premiere in Glasgow

George Clooney is one of the stars of film Hail, Caesar! - a film from the Coen Brothers being given its UK launch in Glasgow.

Explosives used to clear A83 boulder

A huge boulder which forced the closure of the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll is due to be dislodged using explosives later this ...

Arrests in serious assault probe

Two men, aged 18, are reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with alleged assaults in Glasgow city centre last September.

Rangers 'fraud' case: Six men in court

Six men appear in court in connection with the alleged fraudulent acquisition of Rangers assets.

Man jailed for abusing former partners

A man who bullied and physically abused two former partners is jailed for three-and-a-half years.

Rangers talk to Accrington duo

Rangers are in talks with Accrington midfielders Matt Crooks and Josh Windass, says Stanley's majority shareholder.

Neilson critical of Rugby Park pitch

Hearts' Robbie Neilson fears players will be injured because of the condition of Kilmarnock's artificial surface.

Appeal over girls missing for two days

Police appeal for help in tracing two girls who have been missing in Renfrewshire since Sunday.

'Live in Glasgow' arts project defended

Arts body Creative Scotland defends funding an artist to spend a year without leaving Glasgow.

Knives threat to shop staff in robbery

Two men escape with a four-figure sum of cash after threatening staff with knives at a shop in Alexandria.

CCTV released after train incidents

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to trace after a series of incidents on trains in the Glasgow area.

Commissioner to investigate MP

Scottish nationalist MP Phil Boswell is to be investigated by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.

A83 re-opens along Old Military Road

The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll re-opens to traffic along the Old Military Road diversion route.

Emmy for Scottish TV pioneer Bain

A 19th Century Scottish inventor is due to be awarded an Emmy by the US television industry almost 140 years after his death.

Boulder safety fears prompt A83 closure

The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll has been closed overnight due to safety concerns following a landslide on the road last week.

Teenager dies after dance event

A teenager dies after collapsing at a Hogmanay dance event which was being held in Glasgow.

Search for missing man continues

Police appeal for information to help them trace a 70-year-old man who has been missing since Friday.

Living wage hot spots identified

About one-third of workers in Clackmannanshire and Dumfries and Galloway will benefit from the national living wage, according to research.

Staff threatened in store robbery bid

Police are hunting for a man who threatened shop staff with a knife during an attempted robbery in Ayrshire.

Rangers sign goalkeeper Gostomski

Rangers sign Polish goalkeeper Maciej Gostomski on a six-month contract.

Win will spark Celtic, hopes Deila

Celtic manager Ronny Deila hopes beating Partick Thistle 1-0 while down to 10 men will boost his side's energy.

Killie must offload before signing

Kilmarnock's Gary Locke reckons he might not be able to make any January signings unless he offloads players first.

Townsend praises defeated Warriors

Glasgow Warriors coach Gregor Townsend pays tribute to his players despite their 14-11 defeat by Edinburgh.

Accies 'rewarded for work ethic'

Hamilton got their just rewards with a last-minute equaliser against Motherwell, says Accies' Martin Canning.

Rangers signings 'must earn place'

Manager Mark Warburton insists Rangers' January arrivals will have to "justify their position in the team".

Gap closed on Glasgow - Solomons

Alan Solomons believes Edinburgh's improvement has taken them much closer to Pro12 champions Glasgow Warriors.

School vandalism prompts security call

The Scottish Tories call for better security in schools after it is revealed more than £1m was spent on repairing vandalism last year.

Volunteers join search for missing man

Volunteers join in a full-scale search for a 70-year-old man who has been missing since Friday.

Boro's Ripley extends Fir Park loan

Motherwell extend Middlesbrough goalkeeper Connor Ripley's loan spell at Fir Park until the end of the season.

Morris extends stay at Hamilton

Striker Carlton Morris will spend the rest of the season on loan at Hamilton Accies from Norwich City.

Farrell named St Mirren assistant

David Farrell renews his partnership with Alex Rae as he signs a contract until 2017 as St Mirren assistant.

Man charged with woman's murder

A man appears in court charged with the murder of a 25-year-old Dundee woman at a flat in Glasgow.

Dumbarton v Rangers

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

Greenock Morton v St Mirren

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

Albion Rovers v Airdrieonians

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

Stranraer v Ayr United

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

Clyde v Queen's Park

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

Rangers loans pay off Sports Direct

Rangers receive £6.5m in loans primarily to pay off Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley's Sports Direct.

1872 Cup capacity limited to 8,000

The crowd at Murrayfield for the 1872 Cup second leg between Glasgow and Edinburgh will be limited to 8,000.

Man stabbed by gang in random attack

A 40-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed by a gang in a random attack in Clydebank.

Martin Hamilton murder hunt widened

Police investigating the murder of a wanted man carry out inquiries in a town near where his remains were discovered.

Celtic v Partick Thistle

Partick Thistle make the short trip across Glasgow to face Celtic in their opening Premiership fixture of 2016.

Kilmarnock v Heart of Midlothian

Hearts visit Kilmarnock as both sides begin their 2016 fixtures and continue their Scottish Premiership campaigns.

Motherwell v Hamilton Academical

Local rivals Motherwell and Hamilton Academical begin 2016 with a Lanarkshire derby in the Scottish Premiership.

Key staff at steel plants to be retained

Scottish ministers move to keep key staff on standby at two closure-threatened steel plants in Lanarkshire.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 25 and 31 December.

Civilian team replaces HMS Gannet

The Royal Navy's HMS Gannet search and rescue helicopter service in Scotland is officially replaced by a civilian-run team at Prestwick....

Lord Provost Councillor Sadie Docherty's New Year message

New Year is a time when we welcome in 2016 with family and friends and look forward to the future.