Appeal after man assaulted in street

Police appeal for witnesses to a street attack in Hamilton which left a man seriously injured.

Players always on my side, says Deila

Celtic manager Ronny Deila insists he "never lost the dressing room" after his side all but seal another Premiership title.

Garden for Tom and Rhona Weir opened

A mountain garden in honour of countryside broadcaster Tom Weir and his widow Rhona is formally opened on Loch Lomondside.

Ayr United v Airdrieonians

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

Stenhousemuir v Albion Rovers

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

Annan Athletic v Queen's Park

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

Clyde v Stirling Albion

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

Falkirk v Greenock Morton

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

Flats evacuated after major fire

About 20 residents had to be evacuated from a block of flats after a major fire in a South Lanarkshire village, the fire service says.

Townsend praise for departing Warriors

As Glasgow Warriors romp to the top of the Pro12, head coach Gregor Townsend hails the players leaving the club.

Audio firm 'to close Coatbridge plant'

A company that makes audio equipment is reported to have told workers at its Coatbridge factory that it intends to shut the plant.

Glasgow Warriors v Zebre (Fri)

Team news and preview ahead as Glasgow Warriors aim to equal a club record by registering a ninth straight win.

McManus and Fu fight back in semis

Alan McManus wins the last four frames to cut Ding Junhui's lead while Marco Fu is level with Mark Selby in the World Championship semi-...

Heart of Midlothian v Celtic

Celtic can all but seal the Scottish Premiership title with victory over Hearts on Saturday lunchtime.

Partick Thistle v Inverness CT

Partick Thistle and Inverness Caledonian Thistle meet in the Premiership for the last time this season.

Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock

Hamilton Academical can ensure their Premiership safety with victory over second-bottom Kilmarnock.

Aberdeen v Motherwell

Aberdeen seek to arrest a run of Premiership defeats against Motherwell, who have won six of their last seven.

Motherwell can maintain form - Thomas

Midfield talent Dom Thomas warns Scotland's leading clubs that Motherwell aim to be a threat next season.

Schoolboy sentenced over stabbing

A schoolboy who stabbed a classmate four times with a scalpel following a classroom row is ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work.

VIDEO: Glasgow airport marks 50 years

Glasgow airport marks its 50th anniversary

MP on trial over 'referendum assault'

A Labour MP has gone on trial accused of kicking a "Yes" campaigner during the Scottish independence referendum.

Punter who lost £92,000 loses legal bid

A man who lost £92,476 in an online bet on a Celtic v Kilmarnock game loses a legal bid to have his case reviewed by a senior Scots judge.

Groups rising to Mercury's transit

Scottish astronomy groups are preparing for the rare appearance of the planet Mercury crossing the face of the Sun.

Newborn babies tested for alcohol

Newborn babies are being tested for alcohol after researchers raised concerns about pregnant women drinking regularly.

Missing woman last seen at train station

The family of a woman from Lanarkshire who went missing after returning from visiting relatives in England say they are extremely worried.

Travel warning after spring snowfall

Police issue travel warning after blanket of spring snow falls across parts of Scotland overnight.

Death of man in street 'suspicious'

The death of a man who was discovered injured in a street in Airdrie in North Lanarkshire is being treated as suspicious, police say.

Strachan visit 'inspires' Warriors

Scotland football manager Gordon Strachan passed on words of wisdom to Glasgow Warriors players ahead of their final Pro12 push.

Liberty completes steel plants deal

Liberty House announces that it has completed the acquisition of two former Tata Steel mills in Lanarkshire.

Deal proposed to end teachers' strike

A deal is proposed which could end the long-running teachers' dispute in West Dunbartonshire.

Lambert eyes return after Rovers exit

Paul Lambert wants a quick return to football after leaving Blackburn and would be unsurprised at being linked with Celtic.

Man charged with murdering his wife

A man appears in court charged with murdering his wife at their home in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire.

Ding takes commanding lead over McManus

Ding Junhui leads Alan McManus 6-2 after dominating the opening session of the World Championship semi-final.

Appeal against MacDonald red card fails

Kilmarnock lose their appeal against the red card given to Jamie MacDonald in Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Inverness.

Ashley drops King 'fit and proper' case

Mike Ashley drops a challenge to the Scottish Football Association over Dave King's role at Rangers.

Ashley drops 'fit and proper' challenge

Mike Ashley abandons his legal bid to challenge the Scottish FA's ruling on Rangers chairman Dave King as a "fit and proper person...

Dropped wallet attacker jailed

A man whose dropped wallet led to him being arrested for breaking into a flat and beating the householder is jailed for four-and-a-half year...

Weir reports slump in oil and gas orders

Weir Group says it expects first-half profits to be slightly ahead of expectations, despite being hit by a steep fall in oil and gas activit...

Glasgow Jazz Festival set for 30th year

Glasgow Jazz Festival launches the line-up for its 30th anniversary year.

Revenues slide for power firm Aggreko

Temporary power supplier Aggreko maintains its trading guidance for the year, despite reporting a slump in revenue for the first quarter.

Kintyre ferry launches after pilot run

A seasonal ferry service linking Ayrshire and Kintyre resumes after a Scottish government decision to make it permanent.

Piping Live! headliners announced

The headliners for this year's Piping Live! international music festival in Glasgow are unveiled.

McManus and Fu reach Worlds semi-finals

Alan McManus beats John Higgins 13-11 to reach the World Championship semi-finals for the first time since 1993.

Well beat Hearts in Youth Cup final

Motherwell score five times on their way to winning their first ever Scottish Youth Cup as Hearts are beaten at Hampden.

Man arrested over woman's death at home

A 38-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of a mother-of-two who was attacked at a home in Newton Mearns.

Griffiths among player award nominees

Celtic's Leigh Griffiths as well as Jonny Hayes, Kane Hemmings and Greg Stewart are nominated for PFA Scotland's Player of the Year ...

Hamilton primed to lose keeper McGovern

Manager Martin Canning is realistic about the prospect of losing goalkeeper Michael McGovern and defender Ziggy Gordon.

Rangers will 'get it right' for final

Rangers boss Mark Warburton thinks his side will recover their form in time for the Scottish Cup final.

Hibernian 4-0 Dumbarton

James Keatings scores twice as Hibernian move level with second-top Falkirk with a fine win over Dumbarton.

Livingston 1-0 Rangers

Rangers' slump in form continues as they lose to Livingston thanks to a goal from former Ibrox defender Craig Halkett.

Mini Moto rider 'serious' after crash

The rider of a miniature motorbike is in a serious condition in hospital after a crash involving a Ford Fiesta car.

Man cleared of murdering mother-of-four

A man is cleared of murdering a mother-of-four by stabbing her with a knife at a flat in Cathkin, South Lanarkshire.

CCTV appeal over murder bid car attack

Police release CCTV images of three men they want to trace over the attempted murder of a 63-year-old man who was deliberately hit by a car....

Killie playing to save jobs - Clark

Lee Clark tells his Kilmarnock players the struggling club are fighting to save people's jobs at Rugby Park.

Polythene firm sells Chinese subsidiary

Greenock-based packaging company British Polythene Industries (BPI) has completed the sale of its Chinese subsidiary for just under £10m.

Mining firm to accelerate site closures

Opencast mine operator Hargreaves Services is to accelerate the closure of six out of its seven sites in Scotland.

Cleanliness concerns at £100m hospital

Inspectors praise cleanliness and infection control procedures at a new hospital in Glasgow but call for improvements at a renal dialysis un...

Woman, 39, dies after attack in house

A 39-year-old woman dies after being attacked at a house in Newton Mearns in East Renfrewshire.

Crews win fight with large wildfire

Fire crews fight for more than five hours to bring a large wildfire under control on rough terrain in south west Scotland.

Drugs mule Melissa Reid 'to return soon'

Drugs mule Melissa Reid is set to return to the UK "very soon" after Peruvian authorities agreed to expel her, says the British em...

Male-only Troon 'should not host Open'

Royal Troon should not be hosting The Open while still not accepting women as members, according to the Scottish Women in Sport Foundation.

More jail time for knife attacker

A man who was jailed over an attack which left the victim needing surgery to his penis will have to spend longer in jail for possessing a kn...

Last movements appeal over flat deaths

Police investigating the unexplained deaths of two women in a Glasgow flat appeal for help in a bid to trace their final movements.

Murderer jailed for OAP friend attack

A 76-year-old convicted murderer is jailed for 13 months for attacking his pensioner friend over a money row.

Appeal after teenager injured by car

Police appeal for witnesses after a teenager is seriously injured by a vehicle in Renfrewshire.

Average house price falls in Scotland

Scottish house prices have dropped by nearly a tenth and sales have reached their highest volume in almost a decade, official figures show.

Teachers stage new two-day strike

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

Care home must make urgent improvements

An elderly care home in North Lanarkshire is told to make urgent improvements or face having its registration cancelled.

Health warning over 'airtight' homes

People who do not ventilate their homes properly expose themselves to harmful levels of pollutants, according to experts from the Glasgow Sc...

Wind farms' climate impact recorded

In the first study of its kind, scientists have been able to measure the climatic effect of a wind farm on the local environment.

CCTV image of missing girl is released

Police release a CCTV image of a teenage girl who has been missing from her home in North Ayrshire for four days.

Police name man found dead by river

A man whose body was discovered under a canal bridge in Glasgow is named by police.

Flat deaths 'may not be gas poisoning'

The deaths of two women at a flat in Glasgow may not be due to gas poisoning after a boiler is found to be in working order with no faults.

Youths held over teenager street attack

Three youths are arrested in connection with a street attack in North Lanarkshire which which left a 15-year-old boy seriously injured.

Mundell: 'No change to frigates plan'

The Scottish secretary David Mundell insists there has been "no change" to the UK government's plans to build eight new Type-2...

Honorary degree for Dr Who star Tennant

Dr Who star David Tennant is to be awarded an honorary degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Masseur guilty of assaulting women

A masseur is convicted of sexually assaulting two women while taking part in charity fundraising events.

Belle and Sebastian play city festival

Glasgow band Belle And Sebastian will perform a series of shows at the city's West End Festival as it marks its 21st anniversary this ye...

Hundreds of Scottish BHS jobs at risk

Hundreds of Scottish retail jobs are at risk as high street retailer British Home Stores (BHS) prepares to file for administration.

Teenage girl missing for four days

Police appeal for help to trace a teenage girl who has been missing from her home in North Ayrshire for four days.

Dundonald to host 2017 Scottish Open

Dundonald Links is named as the venue for the 2017 Scottish Open, the first time the Ayrshire course has hosted the event.

Glasgow Subway to close for four weeks

The Glasgow Subway is to close for about four weeks in the summer while modernisation work is carried out.

Man's body found under canal bridge

An investigation is under way after a man's body was found under a canal bridge in Glasgow.

Two dead after suspected gas poisoning

Police say the deaths of two women whose bodies were found at a flat in Glasgow may have been caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.

Scot Hawkins seals Rio marathon place

Scot Callum Hawkins runs a new personal best at the London Marathon to secure qualification for the Rio Olympics.

Residents evacuated after fire at flats

About 30 people were evacuated from flats in the west end of Glasgow in the early hours of the morning after a fire broke out.

Call for assurances over shipyards jobs

Politicians call for assurances over orders for Royal Navy warships to be built at the Clyde shipyards after unions warn of possible job los...

Man hit by vehicle in critical condition

An 18-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was hit by a vehicle in Paisley.

Greenock Morton v Hibernian

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

Dumbarton v St Mirren

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

Airdrieonians v Dunfermline Athletic

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

Albion Rovers v Forfar Athletic

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

Peterhead v Ayr United

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

Queen's Park v Clyde

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

Glasgow to host 2019 Euro Indoor Champs

Glasgow wins the right to host the 2019 European Indoor Athletics Championships, continuing its tradition of hosting major events.

Man arrested over 'racist assault'

A man is arrested in connection with an alleged racist assault on a bus in Glasgow four months ago.

Rangers v Alloa Athletic

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

Appeal over 1976 missing child mystery

A fresh appeal for information is issued about the disappearance of three-year-old Sandy Davidson in North Ayrshire 40 years ago.

Motherwell v Heart of Midlothian

Third-placed Hearts seek to move closer to Aberdeen as they travel to take on Motherwell on Saturday.

Kilmarnock suffer 725000 loss

Outgoing chairman Jim Mann says Kilmarnock are taking action to stem losses that are not sustainable long term.

Archibald hopes for fewer exits

Manager Alan Archibald hopes Partick Thistle will not have so much team rebuilding to do this summer.

'Keane could handle pressure at Celtic'

Former Celtic defender Darren O'Dea believes Roy Keane would be a good candidate to succeed Ronny Deila as manager at Parkhead.

Celtic v Ross County

Celtic play their first game since the announcement of boss Ronny Deila's impending departure as Ross County visit Glasgow.

Partick Thistle v Dundee

Seventh-placed Dundee are level on points with Partick Thistle ahead of the sides' meeting on Saturday.

Dundee United v Hamilton Academical

Scottish Premiership bottom side Dundee United take on Hamilton Academical in one of Sunday's fixtures.

Inverness CT v Kilmarnock

Inverness Caledonian Thistle host Kilmarnock in Sunday lunchtime's Scottish Premiership meeting.

VAT fraudster to lose 3m crime cash

A man who was implicated in a multi-million pound VAT fraud is set to lose £3m under proceeds of crime laws.

BAE workers in job cuts warning

Workers at BAE Systems' shipyards on the Clyde warn they will fight to avoid further redundancies, after being told of delays to vital c...

Girls 'more afraid' of maths than boys

Girls are "more afraid" of maths than boys. especially in countries which are more developed, says a new study.

Death of man and woman 'unexplained'

Police say the deaths of a man and woman who were found at a property in Paisley are being treated as "unexplained".

Teenager badly injured in street attack

A teenager is seriously injured following a street attack in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire.

Shaken baby left with cerebral palsy

A man has confessed to shaking a three month old baby so hard in frustration that she was left blind and diagnosed with permanent brain inju...

Andy Murray to play Henman in Glasgow

Andy and Jamie Murray is to play against Tim Henman in Glasgow charity tennis match at the Hydro in September.

Council probes corruption allegations

North Lanarkshire Council launches an investigation "into serious allegations of corruption".

Dali helps scientists crack our brain code

Scientists at Glasgow University establish a world first by cracking the communication code of our brains.

Glasgow School of Art to expand campus

Glasgow School of Art (GSA) announces plans for a major expansion of its city centre Garnethill campus.

Crews tackle two-miles wide grass fire

About 20 firefighters successfully prevent a two-miles wide grass fire in Dunbartonshire from reaching a farm.

Driver faces jail for killing OAP

A man who knocked down and killed a 78-year-old pedestrian faces a prison term after he admits causing death by dangerous driving.

Injured walker rescued on Isle of Arran

An injured hillwalker is rescued on the Isle of Arran after triggering his emergency beacon.

Women admit '50 Shades' cinema attack

Two women admit attacking a couple at Glasgow's Grosvenor cinema during a Valentine's Day showing of the film, Fifty Shades of Grey....

New holiday flights for Scots airports

New flights connecting Scottish airports with popular holiday destinations abroad are announced.

My 50 years as a royal-watcher

Photographer on her 50 years following the Monarch

Salutes for a queen rooted in Scotland

Salutes for a queen with Scotland at heart

Butler 'stars' in charity's Cannes film

Hollywood A-lister Gerard Butler will feature in a documentary being shown at the Cannes Film Festival about the Scottish charity Mary's...

British Gas to axe 680 jobs

British Gas announces plans to close an office in Oldbury with the loss of more than 680 jobs.

Pedestrian hit by bus in Glasgow

A pedestrian is injured after being struck by a bus on Broomielaw in Glasgow city centre.

PM backs anti-extremism campaign

Prime Minister David Cameron gives his full support to a campaign against extremism following the killing of a Muslim shopkeeper in Glasgow....

Family's pet dogs 'poisoned'

Police launch investigation following reports a family's pet dogs died after being fed chicken laced with antifreeze.

Deila to leave Celtic in summer

Manager Ronny Deila is to leave Celtic at the end of the season, the reigning Scottish champions have announced.

Funeral to be held for Paige Doherty

A funeral service is due to be held for teenager Paige Doherty almost a month after her body was found in a wooded area in Clydebank.

Three-day strike by Glasgow janitors

More than 100 primary school janitors in Glasgow are due to begin another three-day strike over a pay dispute.

Eighteen arrests after Old Firm match

Police say Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final between Rangers and Celtic resulted in 18 arrests.

Flat blaze 'deliberate and dangerous'

A fire in a flat in Renfrewshire has been described by police as a "deliberate and dangerous act".

Retired priest on sex offences charges

A retired Catholic priest appears in court charged with sex offences against three boys.

E-cigarettes allowed on hospital sites

Electronic cigarettes can now be used within the grounds of hospitals run by Scotland's largest health board.

Death of injured man 'unexplained'

Police are treating the death of a man who was found injured at a block of flats in Port Glasgow as "unexplained".

Man held after three hurt outside bar

A man is arrested in connection with an assault outside a Glasgow bar which left three men injured - two of them seriously.

Drug grower to lose 10500 crime cash

A man who admitted growing cannabis at his late grandmother's house in North Lanarkshire is to have £10,500 seized under proceeds of cri...

Rangers and Celtic fans appear in court

Three football fans appear in court having been arrested at Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden.

City pitches for Homeless World Cup

Three football pitches and seating for 3,500 spectators will be installed in George Square later this year when Glasgow hosts the Homeless W...

Street stabbing may be football-related

Police investigate whether a street stabbing in Renfrewshire at the weekend was football-related.

Scots isles among 'best UK islands'

Scottish isles make it on to a TripAdvisor list of the UK's best islands for travellers compiled from tourists' reviews.

Protein injection hope for Alzheimer's

Scientists believe injections of a natural protein could lessen the symptoms and progress of dementia after promising early trials in mice.

Man in hospital after street attack

A man is treated in hospital after being attacked while walking in Clydebank in the early hours of the morning.

Major distiller to close Perth office

Scotch whisky distiller Edrington is to close its Perth office and move to a new Glasgow headquarters.

Rangers must strengthen - King

Chairman Dave King says Rangers "won't relax" after their Scottish Cup win over Celtic and must bolster the squad.

Glasgow City move top of the SWPL

Champions Glasgow City move top of the Scottish Womens Premier League with a 1-0 win over Aberdeen in Airdrie.

Ferguson lauds Halliday influence

Derek Ferguson believes Andy Halliday's domination of Scott Brown was key to Rangers' Scottish Cup win over Celtic.

Difficult for Deila to stay - Bonner

Pat Bonner does not think Ronny Deila will have done enough to extend his stay as Celtic manager even if his side win the title.

Maguire 'embarrassed' by Crucible loss

Stephen Maguire blames a lack of motivation for his World Championship defeat by Alan McManus at the Crucible.

Rangers were better team - Warburton

Mark Warburton thinks Rangers deserved their Scottish Cup semi-final win but says a gap remains between his side and Celtic.

Poet Laureate to mark gas meter demise

The Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, is to write an ode to old-fashioned gas and electric meters as they are replaced by smart meters.

Smoke bomb set off at busy rail station

British Transport Police appeal for help in finding a man who set off a smoke bomb at a busy rail station in Renfrewshire.

Ahmadiyya Muslims launch peace campaign

Scotland's Ahmadiyya Muslim community launches a campaign promoting "peace, love and unity" following the death of Glasgow sho...

Three men stabbed during house fight

Three men are stabbed during a disturbance inside a house in the east end of Glasgow.

No Celtic plans to sack manager Deila

Celtic will concentrate on winning the Scottish Premiership under Ronny Deila despite their cup defeat by Rangers.

Deadline to register for Holyrood vote

The deadline for registering to vote in the forthcoming Scottish Election on 5 May is looming.

Rangers 2-2 Celtic (5-4 pens)

Rangers set up a Scottish Cup final with Hibernian after a thrilling tussle with Celtic is settled by a penalty shoot-out.

Timber firm sets sights on expansion

One of Scotland's largest timber merchants announces plans to expand into three new areas of Scotland.

Warnings over five-fold increase in HIV

Health officials in Glasgow warn people who inject drugs about an outbreak of HIV after a five-fold increase in the city.

Masked attackers in 'vicious' assault

Police are hunting two masked attackers who launched a 'vicious' assault on a man in his own home in Irvine.

Two men arrested in abduction probe

Police investigating an abduction and serious assault in East Kilbride make two arrests.

Prisoner cleared of assaulting girl

A prisoner is cleared of assaulting a nine-year-old girl during supervised visits at Barlinnie prison in Glasgow.

Mother thanks 'hero' taxi driver

A mother thanks a "hero" taxi driver who picked up her son to save him from youths who were threatening him.

Civil War wreck could be Clyde steamer

Archaeologists are preparing to make a detailed examination of a wreck believed to be that of a Scottish ship used in the American Civil War...

Man in stand-off with armed police

A man is taken to hospital after a seven-hour long stand-off with armed police in the east end of Glasgow.

Fish recalled over botulism concerns

A Scottish smokehouse is recalling batches of smoked fish products from supermarkets over food poisoning concerns.

Johnstone Town Hall scoops award

Johnstone Town Hall in Renfrewshire receives the Project of the Year accolade at the RICS Awards 2016.

Glasgow janitors plan further strike

Over 100 primary school janitors in Glasgow are set for another three-day strike over a pay dispute.

'Perfect daughter' died in river plunge

The mother of a teenager who died when the car she was driving plunged into a river in Argyll has described her as the "perfect daughte...

Pair cleared after cocaine empire trial

A husband and wife have been cleared after a five-month trial over an alleged £7m cocaine empire and money laundering operation.

Extra beds for Scottish youth hostels

Youth hostels in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth will receive an extra 374 bed spaces this summer to accommodate young travellers.

Rangers' Forrester misses Celtic tie

Rangers' Harry Forrester will miss Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final with Celtic after a scan reveals he has a hairline fracture.

T in the Park sex attacker sentenced

A T in the Park security guard who sexually assaulted a teenager during last year's festival avoids a prison sentence.

Woman, 18, killed in road crash

A woman dies after the car she is driving leaves the road and crashes into the River Avich in Argyll.

Inverclyde schools 'unlikely to close'

Inverclyde Council says it is "highly unlikely" that schools will be closed to pupils next week.

Girl, 16, raped in Bearsden park

A 16-year-old girl was raped in a park in East Dunbartonshire on Sunday evening, police say.

Legal battle over the 'Killie Pie'

Kilmarnock FC are facing a legal battle with a local bakers over the naming rights for the famous "Killie Pie"

Celtic's Armstrong savours Rangers tie

Stuart Armstrong is eager to make his mark in Celtic's tie with Rangers after missing out on last year's Scottish Cup semi-final.

Clydesdale Bank to close branches

Clydesdale Bank announces it is to close nine Scottish branches later this year, with 17 more closing under its Yorkshire Bank brand.

Warning after deer seen in city centre

Police in Glasgow issue a warning after reports of a deer spotted in the city centre on Wednesday morning.

Teen arrested after elderly man robbed

A 15-year-old has been arrested after an elderly man was pushed to the ground and robbed in the Govanhill area of Glasgow.

Defects closed Glasgow school in 2012

A construction firm at the centre of the Edinburgh schools crisis was responsible a school in Glasgow with the same fault in 2012, it has em...

Rangers bitter over past - Smith

Rangers feel a sense of bitterness over how the club was treated amid their financial troubles, says former boss Walter Smith.

Murdered teen's dad unfairly dismissed

The father of murdered teenager Amanda Duffy is cleared of exploiting a charity he set up in her memory.

Man sought after racist bus assault

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to speak to following a racist assault on a Glasgow bus.

Man in hospital after being hit by bus

A man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a bus in Glasgow.

Memorial for UK Tunisia terror victims

A memorial is to be held to commemorate the British tourists killed in terror attacks in Tunisia last year.

Men sentenced after garage drug raid

Four members of a Scots drug gang are given prison sentences totalling more than 21 years.

Former hospital to become learning hub

Plans to transform a former hospital site in Glasgow into a university learning hub will see an estimated £1bn investment over the next deca...

Man in court over journalist attack

A second man has appeared in court charged with attacking a Scottish Sun newspaper journalist on his doorstep.

Man, 24, in court over park rape

A 24-year-old man appears in court charged with raping a woman in Queen's Park in Glasgow's south side.

Man's body recovered from river

A man's body has been recovered from the River Clyde after police received reports of him entering the water.

Man seriously assaulted with glass

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 30-year-old man was seriously assaulted in a bar in Royal Exchange Square.

Man admits stabbing flatmate to death

A man admits murdering his flatmate by stabbing her to death at a Glasgow tenement, claiming she had refused to have sex with him.

Aberdeen Airport traffic still falling

Passenger numbers continue to fall at Aberdeen International Airport, but Glasgow and Edinburgh airports report "record" March.

Call for more action on cold homes

Campaigners are calling on the Scottish government to end the 'scourge' of cold homes by 2025 after the release of new figures.

Police probe after body found in Clyde

A police investigation is under way after a body was found in the River Clyde on Sunday afternoon.

Benson images on display at Holyrood

The work of one of the world's most renowned photographers is to go on display at the Scottish Parliament.

Body confirmed as lost kayaker

A man's body recovered from the shoreline on the Isle of Rum last month is confirmed as that of a missing kayaker from Glasgow.

Luck finally on Killie's side - Clark

Kilmarnock manager Lee Clark says his side finally got the luck their play deserved in defeating St Johnstone 3-0.

I answered critics - Celtic's Griffiths

Leigh Griffiths says he has "shut up" his critics after scoring both of Celtic's goals in their win over Motherwell.

Well boss fumes over disallowed goal

Mark McGhee is incensed by Scott McDonald's disallowed goal as Motherwell lose 2-1 to Celtic.

Falkirk v St Mirren

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

Greenock Morton v Livingston

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

Airdrieonians v Stenhousemuir

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

Ayr United v Albion Rovers

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

Berwick Rangers v Clyde

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

East Stirlingshire v Queen's Park

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

Rangers v Peterhead

Rangers meet Peterhead at Hampden in the Scottish Challenge Cup final.

Police raids in human trafficking inquiry

Police in the Glasgow area raid four properties and arrest man as part of an investigation into human trafficking.

Man arrested over Queen's Park rape

Police investigating the rape of a 37-year-old woman in a popular Glasgow park arrest a man.

Man in court over flat fire explosion

A man makes a second appearance in court charged with causing an explosion and fire which injured people at flats in Glasgow.

Footballer on girlfriend attack charge

A Scottish footballer appears in court charged with assaulting his former partner days before Christmas.

Zebre v Glasgow Warriors (Fri)

Glasgow Warriors make eight changes to their starting XV away to Zebre, with Glenn Bryce at full-back.

Sviatchenko struggling for cup semi

Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko faces a fitness fight ahead of the Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers.

Motherwell v Celtic

Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic travel to take on Motherwell in Saturday's lunchtime match.

Kilmarnock v St Johnstone

Scottish Premiership strugglers Kilmarnock take on St Johnstone, with the Ayrshire side without a win since February.

Hamilton Academical v Dundee

Dundee travel to take on Hamilton Academical in the Scottish Premiership, with Accies yet to beat the Dark Blues this season.

Ross County v Partick Thistle

Partick Thistle visit a Ross County side seeking to get back into the Scottish Premiership's top six.

Investigation after woman raped in van

An investigation is under way after a 38-year-old woman is raped close to Glasgow Necropolis.

Nato forces gather for war games

One of Europe's largest Nato training events - Exercise Joint Warrior - begins in Scotland this weekend.

Forever 21 to close flagship Scots shop

Fashion retailer Forever 21 is to shut its flagship Scottish store in Glasgow where it employs more than 150 people.

Scots find made on Japanese WW2 wreck

An instrument made by a Scottish company has been found on a Japanese ship sunk in the Pacific by American aircraft in World War Two.

Steel boss heads for Lanarkshire

The boss of Liberty House is due in Scotland later, for the official handover of two Lanarkshire plants previously owned by Tata Steel.

D-Day veterans awarded Légion d'Honneur

Nine D-Day veterans are to be awarded France's highest decoration for services to the country during World WarTwo.

Protesters disrupt pro-Brexit rally

Protesters disrupt a pro-Brexit rally in Glasgow attended by UKIP leader Nigel Farage and former defence secretary Liam Fox.

Sergeant not guilty of attempted murder

An Army colour sergeant accused of trying to kill a fellow officer with a machete is found not guilty of attempted murder in Winchester Crow...

Mobile mast firm looks to expand

A Lanarkshire mobile telecom firm has secured new investment which values the whole company at £300m and opens up funding for a major expans...

Shopkeeper 'killer' statement condemned

A man who issued a statement claiming he killed a Glasgow shopkeeper because he "disrespected" Islam has been condemned by Ahmadiy...

Man admits fatally stabbing his father

A man is facing a jail term after he admits fatally stabbing his father at a flat in Glasgow.

Major police response to OAP robberies

Police are to significantly increase the number of officers in a racially diverse area of Glasgow after two OAPs are injured and robbed.

Witness plea over cash transfer robbery

Police investigating an armed robbery at a bank in Argyll believe people who were in a nearby car park may be able to help their inquiry.

Loud music row neck slasher jailed

A man who slashed his neighbour's neck after complaining that loud music was keeping his child awake is jailed for eight years.

Inquiry after woman raped in park

An investigation is under way after a 37-year-old woman was raped in a popular Glasgow park.

Care home told to make improvements

Inspectors tell a Glasgow care home to make "swift improvements" or face having its registration cancelled.

Pregnant woman in hospital after crash

A pregnant woman is taken to hospital after a five-car crash on the M80 motorway in Glasgow.

Shakespeare First Folio discovered

University academics identify a first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays in a Scottish stately home.

Sighthill standing stones to be removed

The standing stones of Sighthill Park in Glasgow are being temporarily removed as part of the £250m regeneration of the area.

Park remains identified as missing man

Human remains found at Mugdock Country Park in Milngavie have been identified as a missing Dennistoun man.

Man in court again over shopkeeper death

A man charged with murdering Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah appears in court for a second time.

Prosecutors see pensioner search report

A report into how police handled the search for a missing pensioner who was found dead has been handed to prosecutors.

Scottish new car sales rise but lag UK

New car sales in Scotland grew last month but at half the rate of the UK as a whole, according to motor traders.

Four people sought over hit-and-run

Police attempt to trace four people who fled from a car after it mounted the pavement and hit a woman in the Hillington area of Glasgow.

Drugs arrest after teenager's death

A woman is arrested and two teenagers reported to prosecutors over alleged drugs offences after the death of an 18-year-old man in Cumbernau...

Landscape paintings captured from boat

Landscape paintings captured from boat

Thousands stolen in cash-transfer raid

A five-figure sum of money is stolen by armed robbers who targeted security staff during a cash-transfer at a bank in Helensburgh.

'Buying tops renting' hotspots revealed

Buying a home is more cost-effective than renting in 48% of British cities, according to property website Zoopla.

Rangers back in premiership after win

Rangers seal promotion to the Scottish Premiership with a 1-0 victory over Dumbarton that secures the Championship title.

Dundee 0-0 Celtic

Dundee hold Celtic to a goalless draw, with the league leaders moving five points clear of second-placed Aberdeen.

Partick Thistle 1-0 Dundee United

Dundee United's hopes of avoiding relegation suffer a blow as they fall to defeat to Partick Thistle at Firhill.

Roberts has big part to play - Brown

Captain Scott Brown expects Patrick Roberts to play a significant role in Celtic's quest for a fifth successive title.

Rangers close to deal for Forrester

Rangers are on the verge of a new deal for midfielder Harry Forrester as they close in on the Championship title.

Early Celtic departure for Boerrigter

Celtic agree to part company with winger Derk Boerrigter, who has not played in the first team since August 2014.

McGhee feared sack before winning run

On winning the March manager of the month prize, Motherwell boss Mark McGhee admits he feared the sack in February.

Jags out to dash United survival bid

Alan Archibald is keen to scupper Dundee United's survival attempts in order to maintain Partick Thistle's top-six hopes.

Scots second-tier finale moved to 1 May

The final round of Scottish Championship fixtures has been moved from Saturday, 30 April to Sunday, 1 May.

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Sergeant had machete to 'scare' soldier

An Army colour sergeant accused of attacking a fellow soldier with a machete wanted to "put the fear of God" into him, but did not...

Three injured in attack outside bar

Police issue appeal after three men are attacked as they leave a bar in the Auchinairn area of Glasgow.

Knife attacker had blade on parole

A man who was jailed over an attack which left the victim needing surgery to his penis faces extra time in jail for possessing a knife.

Murderer attacked OAP friend over debt

A 76-year-old convicted murderer admits assaulting his pensioner friend because he owed him money.

Scots firms in engineering acquisitions

Scottish firms Wood Group and Parsons Peebles announce separate acquisitions in the engineering sector.

Bank teller admits £39,000 embezzlement

A customer services advisor with the Bank of Scotland admits embezzling £39,000 from the accounts of two elderly customers.

'False claim' over Hibs fans abuse

Police investigating the alleged verbal abuse of a disabled man by Hibs fans report a 51-year-old man to procurators for wasting police time...

Fears water park tour could be 'scam'

Fears are raised that plans for a series of temporary water parks in Scotland could be a scam.

Men held over 'vicious' street stabbing

Two men are arrested after a man is stabbed during a street attack in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire.

Hotel and leisure firm expands portfolio

Manorview Hotels and Leisure Group is investing £2.75m in improving and expanding its portfolio in central Scotland.

Signal fault causes train delays

A signalling fault has caused severe delays to commuter train services across central Scotland.

Voter poll suggests NHS is top priority

Voters in Scotland attach high priority to protecting public spending on the NHS, according to an election poll for BBC Scotland.

Packaging firm wraps up new acquisition

Macfarlane Group continues to expand its packaging distribution business by buying a North Yorkshire-based firm.

MB Aerospace buys Devon factory

A Lanarkshire engineering firm buys a Devon factory, increasing its global workforce to more than 1,400.

Rangers v Dumbarton

Rangers can win the Scottish Championship title if they beat Dumbarton at Ibrox on Tuesday evening.

Dundee v Celtic

Dundee host Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic in one of Tuesday's rearranged fixtures.

Partick Thistle v Dundee United

Partick Thistle host Scottish Premiership bottom side Dundee United in a rearranged fixture.

Scots second tier finale moved to 1 May

The final round of Scottish Championship fixtures has been moved from Saturday 30 April to lunchtime on Sunday 1 May.

Sergeant 'half sliced off comrade's arm'

An Army colour sergeant "hunted" and severely wounded a comrade with a machete at a barracks, a court hears.

Roberts has big part to play - Brown

Captain Scott Brown expects Patrick Roberts to play a significant role in Celtic's quest for a fifth successive title.

Shop fire explosion was 'deliberate'

A fire and subsequent explosion that destroyed a shop in East Renfrewshire was a deliberate act, police say.

Jags out to dash United survival bid

Alan Archibald is keen to scupper Dundee United's survival attempts in order to maintain Partick Thistle's top-six hopes.

Rangers close to deal for Forrester

Rangers are on the verge of a new deal for midfielder Harry Forrester as they close in on the Championship title.

Early Celtic departure for Boerrigter

Celtic agree to part company with winger Derk Boerrigter, who has not played in the first team since August 2014.

McGhee feared sack before winning run

On winning the March manager of the month prize, Motherwell boss Mark McGhee admits he feared the sack in February.

Prison employment scheme '100% success'

A new scheme aimed at getting prisoners into employment upon release has seen all of its participants find work.

Tidal power £500m investment announced

Tidal power company Atlantis says it will invest almost £500m in Scottish projects over the next two years in the wake of a new partnership....

Warning over exploding e-cigarette

Trading standards officials issue a warning after an e-cigarette explodes while charging at a pensioner's home.

Rooftop incident closes city road

Police close a road in Glasgow overnight as a result of an "ongoing operation" with reports of men on a roof.

Company pays £2m bribery penalty

A Glasgow logistics group agrees to pay more than £2m after it uncovered illegal bribery operations in its own organisation.

NI drugs mule: 'My moment of madness'

A woman from County Tyrone arrested and jailed for drugs smuggling in Peru says her decision was made in a "moment of madness".

Search for driver after hit and run

Police appeal for witnesses after a hit-and-run in the east end of Glasgow on Saturday evening.

Shop front destroyed in explosion

The front of a health supplements store in East Renfrewshire is destroyed in an explosion.

Fatal crash victim named by police

A man who died in a crash in South Lanarkshire, which also left three others injured, is named by police.

Human rights lawyer gets death threats

Police Scotland are investigating death threats made against human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar.

Hundreds join 'pink' walk for Paige

Hundreds of people pay their respects to schoolgirl Paige Doherty by walking through the streets of her home town wearing pink.

Roberts trusts Deila's judgement

Patrick Roberts has confidence manager Ronny Deila knows how best to use him in the Celtic team.

Most people in Scotland 'not religious'

More than half of people in Scotland now have no religion, according to the Scottish Social Attitudes survey.

Buddies reject Dundee bid for Mallan

St Mirren manager Alex Rae says Dundee made a "derogatory" bid for 20-year-old Stevie Mallan.

Deila lauds Roberts after Celtic goals

Celtic's Ronny Deila describes Patrick Roberts as special after the winger's double in the 3-1 win over Hearts.

Nerves will not affect Killie - Clark

Kilmarnock manager Lee Clark and his Partick Thistle counterpart Alan Archibald reflect on their 0-0 draw.

No let-up from Well, promises McGhee

Mark McGhee promises Aberdeen that Motherwell will do everything to beat Celtic next Saturday regardless of their league placing.

One dead and three injured in crash

One man has died and three people have been injured in a crash in South Lanarkshire, police confirm.

Raith Rovers v Rangers

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

St Mirren v Hibernian

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

Dumbarton v Greenock Morton

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

Albion Rovers v Dunfermline Athletic

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

Cowdenbeath v Ayr United

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

Stranraer v Airdrieonians

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

Clyde v Montrose

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

Queen's Park v Stirling Albion

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

Aberdeen v Hamilton Academical

Aberdeen seek to get back to winning ways in the Scottish Premiership against Hamilton Academical on Sunday.

Killed shopkeeper's funeral to be held

The funeral of Asad Shah, who was killed in an attack outside his shop in Glasgow, is due to be held later.

Memorial service for William McIlvanney

Scots author William McIlvanney is to be honoured with a posthumous doctorate at a memorial service later.

South Koreans buy wind towers producer

A South Korean company acquires Argyll-based wind turbine infrastructure specialist Wind Towers Scotland (WTS).

Extremism claim imam will not be charged

The religious head of Scotland's largest mosque who praised an extremist who was executed for committing murder in Pakistan will not fac...

Celtic best place for Tierney - Deila

Ronny Deila is sure Kieran Tierney will attract attention from English clubs but insists the teenager is staying at Celtic.

Thistle suffer Bannigan injury blow

Influential Partick Thistle midfielder Stuart Bannigan will be on the sidelines long term with a knee injury.

'Glasgow focus still on title defence'

Glasgow Warriors' ambition remains the retention of the Pro12 title, insists head coach Gregor Townsend.

Benetton Treviso v Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors make three changes as they face Treviso as part of a Pro12 double header in Italy.

Celtic v Heart of Midlothian

Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic can extend their advantage at the top when they take on Hearts at lunchtime on Saturday.

Partick Thistle v Kilmarnock

Second-bottom Kilmarnock travel to take on Partick Thistle in the Scottish Premiership.

Inverness CT v Motherwell

Inverness Caledonian Thistle seek to boost their top-six hopes against a Motherwell side already comfortably in the top half.

New Kilmarnock deal for Frizzell

Kilmarnock midfielder Adam Frizzell signs a three-year contract extension at Rugby Park.

Warburton ready for Old Firm pressure

Rangers boss Mark Warburton says if he cannot deal with the forthcoming derby with Celtic he shouldn't be in the job.

Drugs smuggler freed from Peru prison

A County Tyrone woman convicted of drugs smuggling is released from prison in Peru.

Searches continue for missing hillwalker

Police hope climbers in the Cairngorms over the Easter holidays can help in the search for a man missing for a month.

Robber in pyjamas failed to spot police

A man in pyjamas who failed to notice police inside a bookmakers he tried to rob is jailed for five years.

Paige murder accused back in court

A man charged with murdering Clydebank teenager Paige Doherty makes his second appearance in court.

Man stabbed in 'vicious' street attack

A 23-year-old man is seriously injured after being stabbed during a "vicious" street attack in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire.

Man held after three hurt in flat fire

A 30-year-old man is arrested in connection with a fire in Glasgow which left three people seriously injured.

Police told to remedy 'asbestos issue'

Police Scotland is told to take "remedial action" over the presence of asbestos in some of its buildings.

Asylum seeker home defects not fixed

Concerns are raised over the number of asylum seekers who did not have defects in their homes fixed within agreed timescales last year, a BB...