Police name A9 crash death woman

A woman who died in a two-car crash on the A9 at Dalwhinnie on Wednesday is named by police.

Plan to close dairy processing plants

German-based dairy giant Muller announces plans to close its Aberdeen and East Kilbride plants and is warning of 229 job losses.

Architect Dame Zaha Hadid dies at 65

Architect Dame Zaha Hadid, whose designs include the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, dies aged 65

SSE to close Scottish shop network

SSE has announced plans to close its 37 remaining Scottish Hydro Electric shops in Scotland, with the loss of 119 jobs.

Man, 34, dies in head-on crash

Police release the name of a man who died following a head-on crash on the A719 in South Ayrshire.

Glasgow CCTV staff escalate strikes

CCTV operators in Glasgow are to escalate strike action amid an ongoing dispute over pay.

Man jailed for aircraft laser pen stunt

A man who admitted shining a laser pen at a police helicopter flying over Glasgow is jailed for 14 months.

Brexit may affect more than 400 players

How might the landscape of football in the UK change if the electorate votes to leaves Europe this summer?

'Repugnant' rapist jailed for 13 years

A man who was convicted of "repugnant" sex offences against two young girls is jailed for 13 years.

Profits and turnover up for housebuilder

Housebuilder and timber frame manufacturer Stewart Milne Group reports a rise in turnover and profits.

Cloud computing firm eyes profit growth

Cloud computing firm Iomart has forecast a rise in profits after strong performances from newly-acquired companies.

Man jailed over 'serious injuries' crash

A driver who overturned his car, breaking both his passengers' backs, as he tried to evade police officers is jailed for eight months.

Mosque figures linked to banned group

Leading figures at two Scottish mosques have held office in a proscribed organisation, the BBC can reveal.

Fears for residents as care unit closes

Some residents of independent living service Options for Independence in Irvine say they may be forced to live in care homes for the elderly...

Tiny gravity gadget to peer underground

UK researchers build a device the size of a postage stamp that measures tiny fluctuations in gravity and could help monitor volcanoes or sea...

Waghorn 'has a chance' of facing Celtic

Rangers forward Martyn Waghorn is hopeful of being fit in time for the Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic.

Man, 47, dies after street assault

A man who was critically injured in a street attack in North Lanarkshire dies in hospital, police say

Officer jailed for ignoring sex claims

A former police officer who failed to act on reports that a mother and daughter had been sexually abused is jailed for eight months.

Scottish cyclist killed in Majorca

A Scottish tourist has died after being hit by a truck on the Spanish island of Majorca

Republican march protesters sentenced

Two men are sentenced for abusing police as they waited to protest against a Republican march in Glasgow.

Shopkeeper family hail 'brilliant man'

The family of a shopkeeper who died in a suspected religiously prejudiced attack say he was a "brilliant man" whose tolerance and ...

VIDEO: Age no barrier to sport in East Kilbride

Sports centre hosts fitness club that caters for the over 50s

Hospital scheme to tackle A&E violence

A project to tackle violence in A&E departments, thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, is operating in Glasgow.

Teachers' strike action resumes

Secondary teachers in West Dunbartonshire are resuming strike action over a plan to shake up the way schools are run.

Officer and dog hurt by stolen car

A police officer and police dog are injured while responding to a report of a stolen car in Glasgow.

More schools inspected for defects

Safety inspections are being carried out at schools across Glasgow, Inverclyde and Fife after a wall collapsed at an Edinburgh primary in Ja...

Man in court over shopkeeper death

A man appears in court charged with the murder of a shopkeeper in the south side of Glasgow.

Jobs 'secured' by £79m Rolls-Royce deal

Hundreds of jobs are secured at a Rolls-Royce plant in Renfrewshire after it won a £79m UK government contract.

Former shipyard development approved

Plans are approved to transform the Scottish shipyard where the QE2 and Queen Mary were built into a major housing and retail development.

Scots veterans charity marks centenary

A Scottish charity that cares for military veterans is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Irn Bru firm plays down sugar tax impact

AG Barr says the financial impact of the proposed sugar tax will be minimised by its brand strength, product reformulation, and innovation.

The rebel Scots woman wounded in the Easter Rising

The rebel Scots woman wounded in the Easter Rising

Wheelchair user attacked in own home

A wheelchair user is treated in hospital after being attacked by thieves in his own house in Prestwick.

Thousands donate to shopkeeper fund

Donations to an online fundraising page set up to support the family of a shopkeeper who died after an attack outside his shop have passed £...

Man attacked by gang while walking dog

A dog walker is taken to hospital after being attacked by a group of men and women in Greenock.

Glasgow City ease into semi-finals

Glasgow City, Hibernian, Aberdeen and Rangers reach the semi-finals of the SWPL League Cup after comfortable wins.

Motorists warned to expect M74 delays

Motorists are being warned to expect delays on the M74 from next weekend as motorway upgrades are carried out.

Bikers take part in Easter Egg Run

Bikers take part in charity Easter Egg Run parade

Biker dies after bin lorry crash

A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash with a bin lorry in Glasgow nine days ago dies in hospital.

Woman, 79, dies after being hit by car

A 79-year-old woman dies after being struck by a car as she was crossing a street in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.

Images issued in 'zimmer' assault probe

Police release images of three men they believe may be able to help with inquiries into a serious assault in Glasgow city centre last month....

Hundreds attend Paige Doherty memorial

Hundreds of people gather at a memorial event in Clydebank in tribute to teenager Paige Doherty.

Eight rescued from theme park ride

Eight people are rescued from a rollercoaster after it became stuck 20ft above the ground at M&D's theme park in Lanarkshire.

Fire crews tackle large blaze at garage

Fire crews have been battling a large blaze which broke out at a bus garage in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde.

Appeal for calm after shopkeeper death

The Muslim Council of Scotland calls for calm following the death of a shopkeeper in Glasgow.

Rangers v Queen of the South

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

Warriors' Hogg on top form - Seymour

Tommy Seymour praises the "skill" shown by Stuart Hogg in Glasgow Warriors' 27-17 Pro12 win over Ulster.

Greenock Morton v Raith Rovers

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

Airdrieonians v Albion Rovers

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

Ayr United v Stranraer

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

Clyde v Arbroath

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

East Fife v Queen's Park

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

Glasgow back in play-off mix - Townsend

Gregor Townsend believes Glasgow are well placed to challenge for a top-four finish in the Pro12 after beating Ulster.

Alloa Athletic v St Mirren

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

Cars set on fire 'deliberately'

Police are investigating after two cars were set on fire "deliberately" in Clydebank.

Man charged with Paige Doherty murder

A 31-year-old man appears in court charged with the murder of 15-year-old Paige Doherty.

Adele 'sorry' after fan hurt at concert

Pop star Adele says she is sorry after a fan is hurt by a falling chain during a concert at SSE Hydro in Glasgow.

Scottish city homes 'less affordable'

The typical city home in Scotland has become less affordable over the past year as a result of rising prices, according to a Bank of Scotlan...

Woman in hospital after three-car crash

An elderly woman is taken to hospital following a three-car crash on the A77 in South Ayrshire.

Mosque leader praises extremist killer

The religious leader at Scotland's biggest mosque has praised an extremist who was executed for committing murder in Pakistan, the BBC c...

Man dies after street stabbing

A 40-year-old man dies in hospital after he was stabbed in the Shawlands area of Glasgow.

Glasgow v Ulster (Fri)

Glasgow recall a dozen Scotland players to their match-day 23 while Iain Henderson returns for Ulster on Friday.

Russell savours return for Warriors

Finn Russell has been "desperate" to return to action with Glasgow after suffering concussion during the Six Nations.

The papers: Bomb attacks in Belgium

The bomb attacks which left 31 dead in Belgium dominate the front pages of today's Scottish papers.

Child abuse inquiry calls for evidence

The inquiry into historical allegations of child abuse in Scotland outlines how it will take evidence.

Edinburgh University cat 'missing'

Edinburgh University's famous library cat Jordan is reported missing.

Final day at Holyrood ahead of election

The final day of business takes place at the Scottish Parliament ahead of the Holyrood election in six weeks' time.

Hopes for steel mills as taskforce meets

The Scottish steel taskforce is due to meet amid speculation that a deal to sell two mothballed steel plants in Lanarkshire is close.

Missing man found dead in river

A 62-year-old man who has been missing from his home in Balfron since January is found dead in the River Leven in Dumbarton.

Man seriously injured in attack

A 51-year-old man is in a serious condition after being attacked in the Knightswood area of Glasgow.

RCS ranked sixth best in world

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has been named the sixth best performing arts institute in the world in a new publication.

St Mirren v Raith Rovers

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

Clyde v Annan Athletic

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

Celtic to use opt out for Inter Milan

Celtic will need to skip the second weekend of the next Scottish Premiership season to fit in a friendly with Inter Milan.

Murchie signs new deal as Bryce departs

Full-back Peter Murchie signs Warriors deal through to May 2017, while Glenn Bryce will join Edinburgh this summer.

Man denies targeting students to rape

A man denies targeting student nights and accommodation in Cardiff and Manchester looking for drunk women to rape and sexually assault.

Bin lorry crash prosecution bid begins

Bereaved families launch legal bids to bring private prosecutions against Glasgow bin lorry driver Harry Clarke and another fatal crash driv...

Evacuation begins after fire at garage

A fire at a garage in Irvine prompts emergency services to evacuate the surrounding area amid fears about the presence of harmful chemicals....

Concerns over brain surgery unit delays

A group of 25 leading doctors claim a funding dispute is preventing some Parkinson's patients from receiving adequate treatment in Scotl...

New crematorium rules to be agreed

New rules for burials and cremations in Scotland are to be agreed by MSPs in the wake of the baby ashes scandal.

Man assaulted on subway platform

Police appeal for witnesses after a man carrying a walking frame was pushed, punched and kicked at St Enoch Subway station in Glasgow city c...

Woman, 45, is Ayrshire bus crash victim

A 45-year-old female bus passenger died in a crash on the A78 in North Ayrshire which has left six people in hospital, it emerges.

No parade for 2016 West End Festival

Dates are announced for this year's West End Festival in Glasgow - but there will be no traditional Mardi-Gras style parade.

Water project uncovers medieval castle

The remains of two castles, one of them up to 800 years old, have been discovered during a £250m Scottish Water project in Glasgow.

Roadside body investigation continues

Police continue to investigate the death of a female whose body was found in a wooded area near a busy road in Clydebank.

Eight injured after tenement fire

A woman is rescued from a top floor flat and eight people are treated for injuries after a fire at a tenement in Glasgow.

Man in court over murder bid on cleaner

A man appears in court charged with attempting to murder cleaner Margaret Campbell in Glasgow on Thursday.

Man in court on machete charge

A man appears in court charged with brandishing machetes near a school and throwing one at another man.

Teachers vote to resume strike action

Secondary teachers in West Dunbartonshire are to resume strike action amid an ongoing dispute about cuts to principal teacher posts.

Standard Life to buy financial planner

Standard Life's financial planning business, 1825, is setting up a Scottish regional office after making its second acquisition in a wee...

Up to 11 hurt as bus and truck collide

Up to 11 people have been injured - some of them critically - after a bus and truck collided in North Ayrshire.

Unidentified body found at roadside

An investigation is under way after an unidentified body was found beside a busy road in Clydebank.

Appeal over 'high-risk missing man'

Police appeal for help in tracing a "high-risk missing man" from Paisley.

Unqualified driver killed friend

A man who was not qualified to drive and had no insurance admits causing the death of his friend by careless driving.

Glasgow sorrow for air crash twin city

Glasgow's Lord Provost is to write to the mayor of its twin city, Rostov-on-Don, after a plane crash in the southern Russian city killed...

Profits leap for smart meter firm

Energy meter technology firm Smart Metering Systems reports a sharp rise in revenue and pre-tax profits.

Agreement on plans to speed up trains

The Scottish and UK governments reach an agreement with the long-term aim of delivering three-hour train journeys from London to Scottish ci...

'Horrible' rapist jailed for six years

A 46-year-old man who raped a schoolgirl and sexually abused a young boy more than 30 years ago is jailed for six years.

Man arrested over 1999 stabbing death

A man is arrested in connection with the death of a man in North Lanarkshire more than 16 years ago.

Station 'quiet' as tunnel work begins

Glasgow's Queen Street Station has been quiet during the morning rush hour as work started on a major tunnel renovation.

'Suicide pact' scam woman dies in prison

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

Moult confident of extended winning run

Louis Moult says Motherwell are confident they can continue their winning run up until the Scottish Premiership split.

Spartans Women go top of SWPL

Spartans Women and Glasgow City continue their winning start to the season in the Scottish Women's Premier League.

Tierney enjoys 'crazy' rise with Celtic

Celtic teenager Kieran Tierney is on a remarkable ascent with his feet firmly grounded, finds BBC Scotland's Chris McLaughlin.

Three hurt in 'large scale disturbance'

Three people were taken to hospital with injuries after what police described as a "large scale disturbance" overnight in Glasgow....

Tunnel shuts for Queen Street upgrade

Passengers using Glasgow's Queen Street Station are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys as work gets under way on a major...

Biker injured in crash with bin lorry

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries after being involved in a crash with a bin lorry in Glasgow.

Dugdale: Sturgeon 'utterly arrogant'

The Scottish Labour leader accuses Scotland's first minister of declaring victory in the Holyrood election before a vote has been cast.

Thistle boss lauds stand-in Edwards

Alan Archibald hails Ryan Edwards, a late injury stand-in who scored Partick Thistle's winner against Hamilton Academical.

Celtic win one to remember - Deila

Ronny Deila says Tom Rogic's winner for Celtic will long be remembered as Kilmarnock boss Lee Clark laments his "hardest" defe...

McFadden's season ended by ankle break

Experienced Motherwell forward James McFadden will not play again this season after breaking his ankle in training.

Accies sign midfielder Kemy Agustien

Hamilton Academical have signed Curaçao international midfielder Kemy Agustien until the end of the season.

Thousands attend Glasgow anti-racism march

Thousands of campaigners have taken to the streets of Glasgow to condemn racism and voice their support for refugees.

Greenock Morton v Alloa Athletic

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

Livingston v St Mirren

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

Queen of the South v Dumbarton

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

Brechin City v Albion Rovers

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

Peterhead v Airdrieonians

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

Forfar Athletic v Ayr United

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

Queen's Park v Arbroath

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

East Stirlingshire v Clyde

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

Injury concern for Celtic's Tierney

Celtic's Kieran Tierney may be a doubt for Scotland's match against Denmark after coming off against Kilmarnock.

Glasgow win best of season - Townsend

Friday's home win over Leinster will most likely be Glasgow's best display this season, says Gregor Townsend.

Injury blows for Magennis and Smith

Lee Clark confirms Kilmarnock's Steven Smith will miss the rest of the season while Josh Magennis is out for 10 days.

Union reps back Glasgow council strikes

Union officials vote in favour of strikes at Glasgow City Council in a dispute over pay and conditions.

New searches planned for missing walker

Mountain rescue teams are expected to make a fresh effort to find a hillwalker who has been missing since 2 March.

A modernist ruin and me

Pauline McLean sees new life breathed into an architectural friend

Man arrested after woman is stabbed

A 49-year-old man is arrested after a 55-year-old woman was stabbed in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.

Glasgow Warriors 12-6 Leinster

Returning fly-half Rory Clegg kicks four penalties as Glasgow Warriors grind out a Pro12 win over Leinster.

MPs to probe asylum seeker 'lock-outs'

A committee of MPs announces it is to launch an inquiry into private companies providing accommodation to asylum seekers in Glasgow.

Glasgow lecturers call off strikes

Lecturers at colleges in Glasgow call off two planned national strikes next week after colleges joined a national pay bargaining system.

Falkirk v Rangers

The Scottish Championship's top two meet with both sides eager to boost their promotion hopes.

Kilmarnock v Celtic

Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic travel to face strugglers Kilmarnock in a Saturday lunchtime encounter.

Motherwell v Aberdeen

Second-place Aberdeen visit Motherwell with both sides bidding for precious Premiership points.

Hamilton Academical v Partick Thistle

Hamilton Academical and Partick Thistle are separated by just a point going into their weekend Premiership meeting.

Man charged over crossbow siege

A man has been charged with attempted murder after police shot a siege suspect armed with a crossbow in the early hours of Saturday.

Bus firms in smart ticketing pledge

Major bus firms give a boost to plans for a Scotland-wide travel smart card which can be used across public transport networks.

Bus passenger appeal after stabbing

Detectives issue a new appeal after a man was stabbed during a fight in the Calton area of Glasgow.

Rangers to pursue Green for legal costs

Rangers say they intend to "vigorously pursue" former chief executive Charles Green for legal costs.

Nuclear sub joins Royal Navy fleet

The third Astute Class submarine built at a Cumbrian shipyard is to officially join the Royal Navy fleet.

Your pictures

A selection of your photos of Scotland sent in between 11 and 18 March

Human remains 'not suspicious'

Remains found near the waterworks at Mugdock Country Park in East Dunbartonshire are confirmed as human.

Man with cleavers arrested near school

A man has been arrested near a Glasgow private school after reports that he was seen carrying two meat cleavers.

Man seriously hurt in targeted attack

A 37-year-old man is a in a serious condition after being attacked by two men in a targeted attack.

Musician's film to tour Scotland

A documentary made by musician Aidan Moffat and award-winning filmmaker Paul Fegan to tour cinemas and village halls around Scotland.

Modernist ruin lights up for Hinterland

Scotland's Festival of Architecture is launched with a performance at one of the country's most famous ruins.

Man arrested following police shooting

A 24-year-old man is arrested in connection with an incident in which police opened fire in North Ayrshire.

Bin lorry crash man on driving charge

The driver of the bin lorry that crashed in Glasgow in December 2014 killing six people has appeared in court on dangerous driving charges.

'World's oldest comic' going on show

What could be the world's oldest comic is going on show as part of a celebration of the "birth" of the art form in Scotland.

Glasgow CCTV staff stage second strike

CCTV operators in Glasgow are set to begin a second 48-hour strike amid an ongoing dispute over pay.

Attack on man was 'attempted murder'

A 37-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital following an attack in Renfrewshire which police are treating as attempted murder.

Orange band teacher jailed for sex abuse

A former music teacher with an Orange band is jailed for five years for historic sex abuse.

Firm opens new £5m 'super laundry'

Fife-based textile services company Fishers officially opens a new £5m "super laundry" in North Lanarkshire.

Boiler firm fined over nuisance calls

A boiler replacement company that bombarded the public with more than two million unwanted marketing calls is fined £180,000.

Ex-school sites approved for housing

Councillors in West Dunbartonshire approve plans for housing developments at two former Clydebank school sites.

Jailed 'faint' driver killer to appeal

A driver who was jailed for killing a pensioner after jurors rejected his claim that he fainted at the wheel is to appeal against his convic...

Woman found with stab wounds in street

A 55-year-old woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being found with stab wounds in Glasgow.

Private prosecution bid over bus death

The family of a bus driver who died after a colleague fainted at the wheel are seeking legal aid to bring a private prosecution against him....

Armadillo goes green for St Patrick

Glasgow's SSE Hydro and the Clyde Auditorium - known as the Armadillo - have turned green to mark St Patrick's Day.

Thousands visit long distance trail

More than 60,000 people visited Scotland's newest long distance footpath in 2015, according to a Scottish Natural Heritage report.

Man seriously injured in hit-and-run

A 26-year-old man is seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire.

Fire breaks out in top-floor flat

Firefighters are battling a large blaze in the top floor of a tenement in Glasgow's east end.

Warning over high pollution levels

High levels of air pollution are forecast for some parts of the east of Scotland and the Borders.

Wallace international class - Warburton

Manager Mark Warburton says Lee Wallace is among those at Rangers ready to "step up" to international football.

Man held over assault at bus station

A man is left with a serious facial injury after he was violently assaulted while waiting for a bus.

River woman believed to be missing Sarah

Police say for the first time that they believe a woman seen in the River Clyde in Glasgow was a missing teenager from Renfrew.

'Human remains' found at waterworks

Police seal off part of Mugdock Country Park in East Dunbartonshire after the possible discovery of human remains.

City set for 170 new homes for rent

Scotland's largest social landlord announces £30m plans to build more than 170 new homes in the north of Glasgow.

Lennon return to Celtic 'possible'

Ally McCoist thinks Neil Lennon returning to Celtic is a possibility following the Northern Irishman's Bolton exit.

Killie's Smith plays on with injury

Kilmarnock captain Stevie Smith is to delay treatment on a hip problem, earning praise from manager Lee Clark.

'Respectful' rapist jailed over attacks

A man who raped and attacked women he was seeing - some of whom were pregnant - is jailed for a total of eight years and eight months.

Man faces jail over child abuse images

A man from North Ayrshire caught with images of children being tortured and sexually abused faces jail.

Racist killer sentenced for jail attack

The racist killer of Glasgow schoolboy Kriss Donald is jailed for hitting another prisoner with a metal bar.

'Faint' driver jailed over death crash

A driver who was convicted of killing a pensioner after jurors rejected claims that he fainted at the wheel is jailed for three years.

Paisley to host Scottish Album of Year

Paisley is selected to host the Scottish Album of the Year (Say) Awards ceremony in 2016 and 2017.

Prank Old Firm cake is hit for baker

A Rangers football club birthday cake, which reveals Celtic's colours when it is sliced, is a hit for a Glasgow baker

Helium balloons spark lifeboat search

An Oban RNLI lifeboat and Coastguard Rescue helicopter were launched after helium balloons spark a false alarm in Loch Creran.

3D images of fire-damaged art school

Glasgow School of Art releases 3D images of its fire-damaged Mackintosh building as it looks to appoint a restoration contractor.

Anger over cleft lip surgery proposals

Parents protesting against the proposed closure of surgical services for babies with cleft lip and palate are expected to attend a meeting i...

Paedophile network man has jail term cut

A man who was part of a notorious Scottish paedophile ring has his 17-year jail term reduced on appeal.

Celtic may face SPFL probe over chants

Celtic could be the subject of an investigation after reports a section of the club's fans were heard singing pro-IRA songs in Hamilton....

'Burns can become a Scottish great'

Ricky Burns will go down as a Scottish boxing great if he captures a third world title, according to manager Alex Morrison.

Burns to fight Di Rocco in Glasgow

Ricky Burns will face Michele Di Rocco for the vacant WBA world super-lightweight title at the Hydro on 28 May.

'Robot wars' to be staged off Scotland

What the Royal Navy describes as its first "robot wars" exercise is to be held off Scotland's coast later this year.

Cyclist and pedestrian on motorways

A cyclist and pedestrian were spotted on Scottish motorways in two separate early-morning incidents.

Family of missing girl 'torn apart'

The father of a missing teenager who has been linked to reports of a woman in the River Clyde says his family has been "torn apart...

Jackie Kay announced as new Scots Makar

Poet and novelist Jackie Kay is announced as the new Scots Makar, taking over from Liz Lochhead as the national poet for Scotland.

McManus wins Championship award

Morton's Declan McManus wins the Ladbrokes Championship player of the month award for February.

Motherwell's Pearson out for six weeks

Motherwell midfielder Stephen Pearson faces six weeks on the sidelines after sustaining broken ribs and a punctured lung.

Celtic's Deila praises McGregor

Callum McGregor pleases Celtic manager Ronny Deila with his goalscoring form following a drink-drive conviction.

Title will go to wire - Mackay-Steven

Celtic's Gary Mackay-Steven believes Aberdeen will take the Premiership title race right to the wire.

Motorway closure after lorry overturns

A lorry overturns prompting the closure of part of the motorway between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Seaplanes to fly to private Osea Island

A sea plane company confirms it is to start chartered flights from small airports to Osea Island, off the Essex coast.

Holiday park fight death man is named

A 47-year-old man from Kilmarnock who died after a fight at a Cumbria holiday park is named by police.

Missing girl 'link' to woman in Clyde

Police investigate whether the disappearance of a Renfrewshire teenager is linked to a sighting of a woman in the River Clyde.

Bid to tackle phone signal 'notspots'

A new Scottish government pilot scheme aims to tackle so-called mobile phone signal "notspots".

Poundworld plans 10 new Scottish stores

Budget retailer Poundworld has announced plans to open 10 new stores in Scotland over in the next six months, creating 300 jobs.

Hoy pleased to see sport hub expansion

Sir Chris Hoy says Scottish Government and National Lottery funding will help ensure the Commonwealth Games legacy continues.

School janitors begin strike over pay

More than 100 school janitors in Glasgow begin a three-day strike in a dispute over pay.

Goals Soccer Centres posts annual loss

Five-a-side football company Goals Soccer Centres reports its first annual pre-tax loss in 12 years.

Residents injured in tenement fire

Four people are treated by paramedics following a fire at a tenement block in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire.

SSE sells wind farm stake for £355m

Energy giant SSE agrees to sell a 49.9% stake in its 350MW Clyde wind farm in South Lanarkshire for £355m.

Huge fire at former hospital building

Firefighters spend the night tackling a huge blaze at the former Hartwood Hospital building near Shotts in North Lanarkshire.

Clydebank blitz remembered 75 years on

Services of commemoration are held over the weekend to mark the 75th anniversary of the Clydebank.

Plea to change 'flawed' land reform

Landowners are calling on the Scottish government to make a last-minute change to "flawed" land reform proposals.

Air passenger tax consultation launched

A consultation will be held on plans to halve air passenger duty on flights from Scottish airports, the Scottish government is to confirm.

Ex leader to leave Glasgow City Council

The former leader of Glasgow City Council, Gordon Matheson, is to leave the authority to become a visiting professor at Strathclyde Universi...

Clutha crash firm wins new contract

Police Scotland renew their contract with Bond Air Services, which operated the police helicopter in the Clutha crash.

Man dies after holiday park assault

A man dies after a fight at Stanwix Park Holiday Centre in Silloth, Cumbria.

Man stabbed in 'large scale' fight

A 19-year old man has been found stabbed and slumped on a bench after a "large scale" fight in the east end of Glasgow.

Police shooting to be investigated

The shooting by police of a 24-year old man in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire is to be investigated, the PIRC has confirmed

Restricted hospital patient traced

A restricted patient who absconded while on unescorted leave from Leverndale Hospital in Glasgow is traced.

Aberdeen v Kilmarnock

Scottish Premiership strugglers Kilmarnock travel to take on second-placed Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

Partick Thistle 1-2 Celtic

Celtic re-establish a four-point lead over Aberdeen at the top of the Premiership with a win over Partick Thistle.

Inverness CT v Hamilton Academical

Hamilton Academical travel to take on Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Premiership.

St Mirren v Queen of the South

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

Dumbarton v Falkirk

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

Airdrieonians v Brechin City

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

Albion Rovers v Stranraer

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

Ayr United v Dunfermline Athletic

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

Montrose v Queen's Park

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

Clyde v Elgin City

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

Man arrested after armed siege

Police arrest a man following a siege in North Ayrshire in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Strike vote looms over holidays change

Hundreds of staff at Scotland's largest local authority are to be asked to vote on strike action over changes to public holiday entitlem...

Drop in new firms opening accounts

The number of new businesses opening accounts with Scotland's major lenders last year is down on the 2014 figure.

Unescorted restricted patient absconds

A restricted patient absconds while on unescorted leave from Leverndale Hospital in Glasgow.

Man injured after being hit by bus

A man is taken to hospital after being struck by a bus near the SECC complex in Glasgow.

Victim's teeth knocked into lungs

Two brothers are each jailed for five years each after they viciously attacked a man who asked them to keep the noise down in a tenement clo...

Fresh drive to find missing hillwalker

The search for missing hillwalker Jim Robertson is to be stepped up this weekend, nine days after he was last seen in the Cairngorms.

Teenager assaulted by two men in street

Police appeal for help in tracing two men who subjected a teenager to a "violent and unprovoked attack" in a Glasgow street.

Your pictures

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

Sistema youth orchestra gets funding

A youth orchestra programme in three of Scotland's disadvantaged communities is to get £2.5m in Scottish government funding over the nex...

Man suffers head injury in street attack

A man is treated in hospital for a "significant" head injury following a "violent and unprovoked attack" in Uddingston.

Man slashed in Glasgow city centre

A 42-year-old man is treated for slash wounds to his face and hands following "a totally unprovoked attack" in Glasgow city centre...

'Record' February for Scottish airports

Scotland's two biggest airports have reported their busiest February on record for passenger traffic.

Man had almost 46,000 child abuse images

A man who was caught with almost 46,000 indecent images of children is jailed for two years.

Man violently assaulted at bus station

A man is left with a serious facial injury after he was violently assaulted while waiting for a bus.

'Isis threat' shopkeeper avoids prison

A Bo'ness shopkeeper who threatened to blow up a police station is admonished after making a donation to a cancer charity.

Council plans to cut 1,500 jobs

Glasgow City Council, Scotland's largest local authority, says it will cut 1,500 jobs in the next financial year.

Killer back in jail for partner attack

A man who was jailed with two friends for killing a young woman who aborted his baby is sent back to jail.

Men caught mixing cocaine in garage

Four men face jail terms after a police raid at a garage in Glasgow caught three of them mixing cocaine worth £252,000.

Drugged man in car with child in back

A man admits taking a cocktail of drugs after being found unconscious at the wheel of a car at night with a child in the back.

Record cruise passenger numbers forecast

The number of cruise passengers heading to Scotland is set to top 500,000 for the first time this year, according to an industry body.

Boy suffers spinal injury during attack

A 14-year-old boy is treated in hospital for a spinal injury after being attacked by an older teenager in the east end of Glasgow.

Artefacts from 'lost' medieval village

Motorway construction workers unearth archaeological artefacts which experts believe may be from a lost medieval Scots village.

Man pays £3,000 in private parking fees

A man who repeatedly parked in a private car park for longer than the two-hour limit has had to pay almost £3,000 in unpaid parking fees.

New power link for Arran and Kintyre

A major new power line serving Arran and Kintyre is completed, three years after snow storms left thousands of homes in the area without ele...

Man accused of beauty salon murder bid

A man is to stand trial charged with attempting to murder a woman at a beauty salon in Glasgow.

Well warn fans over pitch incursions

Motherwell warn fans against pitch incursions following a Scottish Football Professional League commission ruling.

Train plans for station work 'tight'

A single train failure could leave Scotrail Alliance's daily service plan "dead" during work at Queen Street Station, its boss...

Man attacked after helping bus driver

Police want to trace three people after a 65-year-old man was attacked when he came to the aid of a bus driver who was being verbally abused...

'Outlander' film studio bids to expand

A privately-owned film studio in North Lanarkshire used by the TV series Outlander hopes to secure public money for a massive expansion.

Biosphere film set for starring role

Scotland's first Unesco "biosphere" in Galloway and Southern Ayrshire is to be recognised with a short film premiere at a glob...

Prison scheme cuts reoffending rate

A project to help reduce reoffending among prisoners serving short sentences is proving successful, an independent report says.

Legal aid for bin lorry prosecution

Scottish ministers agree to grant legal aid to bereaved families who are bidding to stage a private prosecution over the Glasgow bin lorry t...

Appeal over hair straighteners danger

A campaign is launched to remind parents about the dangers posed to children by hair straighteners.

Rocky Horror and Python producer dies

Michael White, the British producer behind cinema and stage productions, dies aged 80 in California, his ex-girlfriend reveals.

Man arrested over Renfrewshire death

A man is arrested and charged in connection with the death of Paisley man Darrly Fitch in Bridge of Weir.

Ministers to speed up farmers' payments

The Scottish government pledges to speed up payments to farmers hit by delays in the processing of EU subsidies.

Aberdeen character delights McInnes

Derek McInnes praises Aberdeen's determination at Firhill as Alan Archibald laments a "very sore" result for Partick Thistle.

Partick Thistle 1-2 Aberdeen

Aberdeen move to within a point of Premiership leaders Celtic as two goals in three minutes seal a 2-1 win over Partick Thistle.

Councillors resign from Labour group

Four senior councillors resign from the ruling Labour group on North Lanarkshire Council.

Dumbarton v Alloa Athletic

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

Airdrieonians v Forfar Athletic

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

Ayr United v Stenhousemuir

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

Dunfermline Athletic v Albion Rovers

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

East Stirlingshire v Clyde

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

Image appeal over serious assault

Police release an image of two men they want to trace in relation to a serious assault in the Tradeston area of Glasgow last month.

Men reported over attack in city pub

Two men are reported to prosecutors following a serious assault at a pub in Glasgow city centre.

New gallery space at People's Palace

A new gallery space telling the story of Glasgow Green is set to open at the People's Palace museum.

Acclaimed play to tour Scotland

Classic Scottish play The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Black Oil will tour for the first time in over two decades.

February awards for Houston & Ferguson

Falkirk boss Peter Houston and Clyde counterpart Barry Ferguson have won manager of the month awards for February.

Semi-final 'benchmark for Rangers'

Facing Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final will let Rangers know what they face next season, says John Brown.

Zebre's Sarto agrees Glasgow switch

Glasgow Warriors will sign Italy winger Leonardo Sarto from Zebre on a two-year contract this summer.

Rural surgery 'a viable career choice'

Surgeons should be encouraged to regard working in rural hospitals as a "viable career choice", says the Royal College of Surgeons...

VIDEO: Kirk begins search for farming chaplain

The Church of Scotland launches a bid to recruit its first chaplain for the farming community in Ayrshire.

CCTV appeal over Glasgow pub attack

Police release a CCTV image of a man they want to trace following a serious assault in a Glasgow pub.

Scottish house prices rise by 3.6%

House prices in Scotland rose by 3.6% last year, according to figures released by Registers of Scotland.

BBC Scotland to host TV leader debates

BBC Scotland will host two party leader debates as part of its 2016 Holyrood election coverage.

New peer inspired by Whitney song

New peer Baroness Michelle Mone tells the House of Lords that she was inspired as a child by the lyrics of a "late, great Whitney Houst...

Hibs fans verbally abuse disabled man

Hibs football fans who verbally abused a disabled man on a train in Glasgow are being sought by police.

Men jailed for hammer attack raid

Two men are jailed for four years over a failed robbery during which a shop worker was hit with a hammer.

Rapist 'still hiding in Netherlands'

One of Scotland's most wanted fugitives is still believed to be hiding in the Netherlands almost 10 years after he raped a woman in Glas...

Rangers tax case heads to Supreme Court

Rangers' liquidators are granted leave to appeal to the UK Supreme Court over a ruling that the use of Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs) br...

Driver dies days after A9 accident

A man whose car came off the A9 near Kingussie and went into a ditch on 26 February dies in hospital.

Pay gap 'narrowing' say universities

Four Scottish universities defend their records on pay for male and female members of staff following criticism from union.

Teenager falls from bridge over M74

There are major early morning delays on the M74 in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire after a teenager falls from on overhead bridge.

What are the UK's top areas for running and cycling?

Two legs and two wheels - data reveals the most active areas of Britain for runners and cyclists.

Woman airlifted after mountain fall

A woman is injured after falling more than 100m (328ft) just below the summit of Goat Fell on the Isle of Arran.

Man in court over pointing of lasers

A 29-year-old man appears in court after allegedly pointing lasers at aircraft and police vehicles in the Drumchapel area of Glasgow.

School janitors to strike over pay

School janitors employed by Cordia on behalf of Glasgow City Council are to stage a three-day strike in a dispute over pay.

Police capture escaped snake in park

Police are trying to trace the owner of an escaped pet snake discovered on the loose at a park in Ayr.

Rangers "encouraged" by finance figures

Rangers announce they have significantly reduced the club's operating losses, but say they still require funding.

Searchers' hopes for missing hillwalker

A mountain rescue team leader says searchers remain hopeful of finding hillwalker Jim Robertson a week after he went missing in the Cairngor...

Boring work to start on £100m tunnel

Underground boring is set to start on a £100m project to create the largest storm water storage tunnel in Scotland.

Gold coins among £174,909 of crime cash

Gold coins, gold, cash and jewellery seized following a high-speed car chase with police in February 2012 raise £174,909 for good causes.

Daughter's plea over missing walker

A daughter has made an emotional plea to other hillwalkers to help find her father who has been missing in the Cairngorms for a week.

Airdrie boss recuperating after stroke

Airdrieonians say Eddie Wolecki Black "is now recuperating" after tests confirmed he suffered a stroke on Saturday.

Deila retained belief in Celtic players

Celtic manager Ronny Deila never doubted his players' mettle as they earn a Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers.

Rangers to face Celtic in semi-final

Rangers will play Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-finals while Hibernian or Inverness Caledonian Thistle will play Dundee United.

Faslane workers exposed to radiation

Twenty contractors at the Faslane nuclear submarine base were exposed to radiation due to safety errors, newly-released documents reveal.

Airdrie boss stable after taking ill

Airdrieonians manager Eddie Wolecki Black is in a stable condition after taking ill during Saturday's win at Cowdenbeath.

Well boss praises Laing's recovery

Mark McGhee hails Louis Laing for clinching Motherwell's win over Hamilton after he admitted he had felt like quitting football.

Taxi driver stabbed in robbery

A Glasgow taxi driver is stabbed and robbed by two men he had picked up as a fare.

Shop worker threatened in failed robbery

Police are hunting a man who threatened a woman during an attempted robbery at a corner shop in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.

Drivers warned over snow and ice

A weather warning has been issued for most parts of Scotland, with drivers urged to be aware of a risk of ice and snow.

Livingston v Dumbarton

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

Raith Rovers v St Mirren

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

Raith Rovers v St Mirren

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

Albion Rovers v Peterhead

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

Brechin City v Ayr United

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

Cowdenbeath v Airdrieonians

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

Annan Athletic v Clyde

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

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.

Man seriously injured in street attack

A man is seriously injured after being set upon by a group of young men in Glasgow.

Teacher strikes on hold after new offer

A planned two-day strike by secondary teachers in West Dunbartonshire next week is put on hold

Rangers v Dundee

Championship leaders Rangers take on Premiership side Dundee in Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final.

Hamilton Academical v Motherwell

Hamilton Academical take on Lanarkshire rivals Motherwell in Saturday's Scottish Premeirship encounter.

Heart of Midlothian v Partick Thistle

Third-placed Hearts host Partick Thistle in Saturday's rearranged Scottish Premiership match.

Celtic v Greenock Morton

Premiership leaders Celtic take on Championship side Greenock Morton in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals.

Ton not counting on Celtic 'crisis'

Morton boss Jim Duffy is dismissing talk of a crisis at Celtic ahead of Sunday's Scottish Cup quarter-final.

Diaby glad to escape racist fans

Ouman Diaby is relieved to find Hamilton more welcoming after problems with racism in Slovakia and Bulgaria.

Well's Laing pondered quitting game

Louis Laing got so frustrated during his absence from the Motherwell first team that he considered quitting football.

Mad Max producer wants Scots studio

The Scottish producer of Mad Max: Fury Road says it is a "disgrace" more progress has not been made on Scotland having its own fil...

Rangers warn fans over chants

Rangers ask their fans to treat comments from Dundee players "with silent contempt" ahead of their Scottish Cup tie.

Man with fractured skull 'was attacked'

A man found lying in the street in Glasgow suffered a fractured skull after being attacked, police say.

Murderer fails to have jail term cut

A woman who was found guilty of murdering her husband on Skye fails in her bid to have her minimum jail term reduced.

Glasgow waste plant blaze 'not toxic'

Smoke and dust from a blaze at a waste management plant in Glasgow contained no toxic chemicals, the fire service says.

VIDEO: How to burn more calories while walking

How to burn more calories while taking a stroll

First rail chaplains office opens

The first Rail Chaplains office in Scotland opens at Paisley Gilmour Street station in Renfrewshire.

New trains unveiled for Glasgow Subway

The first images of the new trains to be introduced on the Glasgow subway are revealed as part of a £200m deal to overhaul the system.

Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Blues (Sun)

Mark Bennett and Henry Pyrgos return for Glasgow while Josh Turnbull comes in for Cardiff Blues for Sunday's Pro12 match.

Your pictures

A selection of photographs from across Scotland

Midwife struck off over misconduct

A midwife who provided substandard care to pregnant woman and left some in distress is struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Glasgow CCTV staff to strike over pay

CCTV operators in Glasgow are set to begin a 48-hour strike later in a dispute over pay.

'Sharp declines' in Scottish exports

Scotland's manufacturing sector has seen sharp declines in exports, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

Farmers to be offered cash support

Thousands of farmers are to be offered cash support within weeks while the Scottish Government gets to grips with complex new European fundi...

Motherwell fans arrested over fight

Police arrest eight Motherwell fans over a fight with opposing supporters before a match against Hearts in Edinburgh in January.

Celtic player banned for drink driving

Celtic player Callum McGregor is banned from driving for a year after he is caught being almost four times above the legal alcohol limit.

Man guilty of 'appalling' rape of girls

A man faces a prison term after being convicted of "appalling" rapes and sexual abuse against two girls.

Business growth firm to create 170 jobs

Up to 170 new call centre jobs, many of them multilingual, are to be created in Glasgow by a US business growth firm.

Appeal after man attacked in Glasgow

A man is treated in hospital for facial injuries after being attacked by two other men in Glasgow city centre.

South Ayrshire Council agrees £9.4m cuts

South Ayrshire Council agrees to make cuts totalling £9.4m in order to balance its budget for 2016/2017.

Plan to spend £6m on cycling in Glasgow

Scotland's largest council aims to spend £6m over the next three years on improving cycling infrastructure.

Map for Queen Street tunnel closure

A map is produced to show rail passengers how to access and exit Glasgow Queen Street low-level during the high-level tunnel closure.

CCTV image plea over 'violent assault'

Police release a CCTV image of a man they want to trace following a "violent assault" on a man outside a KFC in Glasgow.

Operations cancelled after sewage leak

Some operations are cancelled at Scotland's largest hospital campus after a sewage leak at a brain surgery unit.

Trident jobs 'under threat from Labour'

The UK defence secretary says Labour's divisions over the renewal of Trident could endanger thousands of Scottish jobs.

Celtic had flat batteries - Deila

Celtic boss Ronny Deila laments his side's lack of energy after the Premiership leaders are held at home by Dundee.

Thistle boss gets desired reaction

Alan Archibald reveals he got the reaction he was looking for as Partick Thistle beat St Johnstone 2-1.

Celtic v Dundee

Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic seek to preserve or extend their advantage at the top against Wednesday's opponents Dundee.

St Johnstone v Partick Thistle

Partick Thistle visit St Johnstone in Wednesday's Scottish Premiership encounter.

Mols wary of Champions League imbalance

Proposed Champions League changes could have consequences for Scottish clubs, warns former Rangers striker Michael Mols.

Clark questions Kilmarnock desire

Kilmarnock boss Lee Clark laments his side's 'awful' defending and lack of fighting spirit after defeat by Ross County.

Kilmarnock 0-2 Ross County

Goals from Alex Schalk and Brian Graham condemn relegation-threatened Kilmarnock to an eighth Premiership home defeat.

Livingston 0-0 Greenock Morton

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

Rangers 2-0 Raith Rovers

Goals from Harry Forrester and Lee Wallace give Championship leaders Rangers victory over Raith Rovers.

St Mirren 0-0 Falkirk

Falkirk miss a chance to leapfrog Hibernian into second place in the Championship as they draw with St Mirren.

Albion Rovers 1-1 Stenhousemuir

Ally Love's equaliser for Albion Rovers against Stenhousemuir secures a draw between League One promotion rivals.

Ayr United 4-1 Cowdenbeath

Two-goal Ryan Stevenson inspires Ayr United as the League One promotion hopefuls sweep aside Cowdenbeath.

Clyde 0-1 East Stirlingshire

David McKenna's goal gives bottom side East Stirlingshire a win that dents Clyde's title hopes in League Two.

Primary school hit by vomiting bug

Almost a quarter of all pupils at an East Dunbartonshire primary are off school with norovirus.

Lego fan designs Glasgow skyline

A Lego fan from Glasgow has recreated the city's skyline in a bid to get his designs immortalised in plastic.

Man accused of jail sex attack on girl

A man is to stand trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow.

Christmas Day axe attackers jailed

Two men are jailed over a brutal attack on Christmas Day which left their victim requiring surgery to repair a wound to his groin and penis....

Drug dealer threw cash in police chase

A drug dealer who threw away thousands of pounds in cash while being chased by police is jailed for six years.

Protection sought for Clyde shipwreck

The wreck of a Clyde-built paddle steamer bought by Confederate agents during the American Civil War could be given greater protection.

Scots economy 'failing to pick up' pace

Growth in the Scottish economy is failing to pick up pace, according to one of the main forecasters.

Funding boost for food and drink firms

Food and drink firms across Scotland welcome an allocation of £3.7m to help create and safeguard hundreds of jobs.

Cash to grab heat from rivers and sea

Three projects in Shetland, Clydebank and Glasgow are awarded £1.75m to extract heat from rivers and sea water.

CCTV appeal over shop 'violent assault'

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to trace following a "violent assault" on a shopkeeper.

Highest council tax bands 'to pay more'

People in Scotland's four highest council tax bands are to pay more under proposals announced by the Scottish government.

Snow showers lighter than predicted

A weather warning for snow and ice remains in force for most of Scotland - but snow showers are less frequent than expected..

Warning of snow and ice for Scotland

A yellow "be aware" warning of snow and ice is issued by the Met Office for large parts of Scotland.

Shotgun blast robber dies in prison

A man who fired a shotgun during a post office robbery in East Renfrewshire is jailed for eight years.

Man 'scarred for life' in flat attack

A man has been left "scarred for life" after being beaten with weapons at a flat in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire.

Sausage skin maker reports growth

Scots-based sausage skin maker Devro reports growth but cuts jobs from worldwide workforce.

Councillor set for leader's position

Airdrie Councillor Jim Logue is set to become the new leader of North Lanarkshire Council.

Marine Harvest confirms 80 job losses

Norwegian firm Marine Harvest confirms that it will cut 80 jobs in Scotland, including those at fish farms and offices.

Man arrested over footballer abuse

A man is arrested over alleged "xenophobic comments" against Kilmarnock player Josh Magennis during a game with Hearts.

Greggs to close Scottish bakery

High street chain Greggs announces it is to close three UK bakeries, including one in Edinburgh.

Asylum seekers 'locked out of homes'

Asylum seekers have allegedly been locked out of their homes in breach of agreed eviction guidelines, claims an ex-employee from housing pro...

Visitor numbers up at Scots attractions

New figures are published which show visitor numbers at Scotland's top 20 attractions in 2015.