Inter Milan chief to join Goals' board

Goals Soccer Centres appoints Italian club Inter Milan's chief executive, Michael Bolingbroke, to its board.

Argyll marina up for sale again

Oban Marina on the Isle of Kerrera is put up for sale for the second time in less than five years.

Bans for Hibs fans after pitch invasion

Hibernian FC impose bans on a number of supporters following the trouble at the Scottish Cup final.

Jobs lost as dairy closures confirmed

German-based dairy giant Muller has confirmed that it is to close its Aberdeen and East Kilbride plants, with the loss of up to 225 jobs.

Third man in court over Girvan death

A third man appears in court charged with murdering a father-of-four outside his home in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

Co-op agrees sale of crematoria

Co-op Funeralcare agrees to sell its five crematoria, including one in Glasgow, to rival Dignity for £43m.

Can Leave win in the Glasgow shipyards?

Can Leave campaign in EU referendum win in the Glasgow shipyards?

Cleanliness concerns raised at hospital

Health inspectors find failings in cleanliness and general repairs and maintenance at a Lanarkshire hospital.

Ex-footballer jailed for raping women

A former footballer is jailed for six years after being convicted of raping three of his former partners.

Man who raped student sentenced

A man who raped a student in Stirling hours after trying to rape another woman has been jailed for eight years and eight months.

Death of man in street 'suspicious'

Police are treating the death of a man who was found fatally injured in a street in Glasgow as suspicious.

Mobo Awards to return to Glasgow

The annual Mobo Awards are to return to Glasgow's SSE Hydro on 4 November, its organisers confirm.

Arrest after toddler found in street

A man is arrested after a two-year-old was found unaccompanied in a street in Motherwell in North Lanarkshire.

Girvan street death was 'murder'

The death of a 44-year-old man in South Ayrshire is being treated as murder, Police Scotland confirm.

Man suffers facial injuries in attack

A man is being treated in hospital for facial injuries after he was assaulted in the Maryhill area of Glasgow.

'Most expensive' seaside town revealed

North Berwick has become Scotland's most expensive seaside town, according to new research by the Bank of Scotland.

Man injured in early-morning gang attack

A man sustains what police describe as a "significant" head injury in an early-morning attack by a gang of youths.

Old Firm still have big pull - Redknapp

Harry Redknapp backs Brendan Rodgers and Joey Barton to succeed at Celtic and Rangers and is looking forward to Old Firm derbies.

'Positive line' in street death inquiry

Police are following a positive line of inquiry after a man died in a street disturbance in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

Burns regains spark to join greats

Ricky Burns deserves to be ranked with the Scottish greats after landing a third world title at different weights, writes Keir Murray

Rangers face Well in League Cup

Rangers will face Motherwell in the revamped League Cup group stage with holders Ross County's group including Raith Rovers.

Ayr United 'own goal' on topless model

Ayr United score an "own goal" with a "sexist" kit promotion campaign, says founder of Scottish Women in Sport Maureen M...

Vokes shocked by Barton's Ibrox switch

Sam Vokes is surprised that Joey Barton gave up the chance of a Premier League return with Burnley to join Rangers.

Burns makes history with third title

Ricky Burns becomes the third Briton to win world titles at three weights, beating Michele Di Rocco by stoppage in Glasgow.

Man escapes after robbing bookmakers

Detectives appeal for information after a man robbed a bookmakers in Lanark.

Man dies after street disturbance

Police launch an investigation following the death of a man after a disturbance in a street in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

Police investigate 'death' incident

Police investigate an incident in the south side of Glasgow which is believed to involve the death of a woman.

Investigation into Bonhill flat blast

Investigations are continuing into the cause of an explosion and fire at a flat in West Dunbartonshire.

Two injured in Bonhill flat 'blast'

Two people are treated in hospital after an apparent explosion at a flat in West Dunbartonshire.

Ward closed as patient with flu dies

An elderly patient dies on a ward at a community hospital in Glasgow that has been affected by influenza B.

Bookmakers robbed by man in ski mask

Police attempt to trace a man who robbed a bookmakers in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, while wearing a ski mask.

Hostage-taker absconds for second time

A restricted patient who was detained without limit of time following a hostage incident absconds for a second time in just over a year.

Plane in near miss with drone above city

A plane on approach to Glasgow Airport two months ago almost collided with a drone, a report by the UK Airprox Board says.

Items from art school fire to be sold

Spoons and brooches made from remnants of Glasgow School of Art's fire-damaged Mackintosh building are to be auctioned in New York next ...

Scots Ebola nurse 'may never run again'

The Scottish nurse who survived Ebola says she has been left with permanent weakness in her leg and will probably never run again.

Glasgow is 'lung disease death capital'

Scotland's urban areas, particularly around Glasgow, have the highest lung disease mortality rates in Britain, according to a new report...

Goals names casino boss as new chief

Five-a-side football company Goals Soccer Centres appoints a leading leisure industry figure to take the business forward.

Tributes as pupil dies after PE lesson

Tributes are paid to a girl who died after falling ill during a sports lesson at her North Lanarkshire school.

Businessman's DNA link to medieval king

A Stirlingshire-based businessman's DNA sample confirms him as a direct descendant of a medieval Scottish king.

How Scotland helped sink the Bismarck

How Scotland helped to sink the Bismarck

Schoolgirl dies after sports lesson

A 14-year-old girl dies after being taken ill during a sports lesson at a school in North Lanarkshire.

'Despicable' rapist tortured victim

A man is jailed for eight years after he is convicted of a "despicable attack" on another man who was raped, tortured and robbed.

Motherwell trio given new contracts

Craig Samson, Craig Moore and David Ferguson sign contract extensions with Motherwell.

Garcia Tena extends Hamilton stay

Hamilton Accies extend Spanish defender Jesus Garcia Tena's contract for another season.

Celtic name Davies as assistant manager

Celtic name Chris Davies as their new assistant manager, with Brendan Rodgers describing him as a "magnificent coach".

Rangers vow action against guilty fans

Rangers pledge to take action against any of the club's supporters found guilty of disorder at the Scottish Cup final.

Stalker posted naked photos of ex-lover

A man who posted naked photos of his ex-girlfriend on the internet and later harassed her outside her Glasgow flat admits a charge of stalki...

Coaches crash on way to Alton Towers

Two coaches carrying Scottish pupils on their way to Alton Towers in Staffordshire have crashed into each other.

Road closed over disturbance at flat

One of the main routes into Glasgow city centre has been partially closed while police deal with a disturbance at a flat near the Barras mar...

We Hae Meat wins £750,000 Co-op deal

An Ayrshire-based family-run butcher is to create new jobs after securing a £600,000 supply deal with the Co-op.

Views sought on city famine memorial

Plans are being drawn up for a memorial in Glasgow to victims of the potato famine in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands.

Alert over bottles left by MoD building

Police cordon off a Glasgow Street after bottles of fluid are found outside a building.

Heat gun to defrost freezer starts fire

A major fire which almost destroyed a block of flats began after an elderly resident used a heat gun to defrost a freezer, the BBC understan...

Call for unhealthy to 'delay pregnancy'

Health professionals should ask men and women every year if they are planning a pregnancy, according to an NHS report.

Council pledges rapid rubbish response

Glasgow City Council promises to "revolutionise" the way the city is maintained with a new environmental task force.

Driver blamed crash on sneezing fit

A lorry driver who crashed into an oncoming car containing three children blamed the incident on a sneezing fit, a court hears.

Mother accused of murdering her child

A woman appears in court charged with murdering her 14-month daughter at her home in Glasgow.

Man in court over Rangers keeper charge

A man admits running towards Rangers goalkeeper Wes Foderingham and gesticulating in an offensive manner after the Scottish Cup Final.

Man who died in digger crash named

Police name a man who died after his car was involved in a crash with a heavy agricultural vehicle which was towing a digger.

Man arrested over city centre attack

A man is arrested in connection with a serious assault in Glasgow city centre more than three months ago.

Video appeal over Scottish Cup violence

Police launch a dedicated email address to receive images and video which captured scenes of disorder after Saturday's Scottish Cup fina...

Man jailed for murder bid on friend

A man who admitted brutally attacking his former friend over suspicions of breaking into his house is jailed for six years for attempted mur...

Woman held over street attack on man

A woman is arrested in connection with a serious assault a 22-year-old man in the east end of Glasgow.

Appeal over 'cowardly' attack on OAP

Police attempt to trace two men whose "cowardly" attack on a pensioner in Glasgow at the weekend prompted an internet fundraising ...

Films unseen for years released online

Hundreds of films, many of them unseen since they were first shown more than 100 years ago, are released online by the British Film Institut...

Woman arrested over toddler death

A 26-year-old woman is arrested in connection with the death of a 14-month old girl in Glasgow last month.

Kilmarnock aim to keep Addison

Kilmarnock are in discussions with defender Miles Addison about extending his stay at Rugby Park.

Women sentenced over '50 Shades' attack

Three women are sentenced over an attack on a couple at a Glasgow cinema during a Valentine's Day showing of the film, Fifty Shades of G...

No R&A pressure on Royal Troon review

Royal Troon will be given "time and space" to carry out a review on admitting women as full members, says R&A executive direct...

Russell to miss tour due to head injury

Glasgow stand-off Finn Russell will miss Scotland's summer tour to Japan as he continues to recover from a head injury.

Surgery forces Renicks out of Olympics

A shoulder operation means Scottish judoka Kimberley Renicks will not be able to compete at this summer's Rio Olympics.

Man's body found at house after fire

An investigation is under way after a man's body is found following a fire at a house in Greenock, Inverclyde.

Paramedics at 'very serious' accident

Emergency services respond to reports of a "very serious" road accident on the outskirts of Glasgow.

Motion lodged over cup final disorder

An MSP lodges a motion claiming disorder at the Scottish Cup final shows the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act should not be repealed.

Mars mission for dark sky sites

Three Scottish sites that have achieved dark sky status hope to see a surge in visitors when Mars is at its closest to Earth in over a decad...

Threats to Scots schools 'not credible'

Police say a telephone threat made to schools across Scotland "does not appear to be credible" but is "being taken seriously...

Man who jumped from car killed by bus

A man who jumped from a moving car on the M8 in central Glasgow dies after being hit by a bus.

Law, Clark & Templeton leave Rangers

Nicky Clark, Nicky Law and David Templeton will leave Rangers when their contracts expire at the end of May.

New heritage group offers £10m in funds

Communities across Scotland are set to receive £10m from the country's new heritage body.

Cars pelted with bricks and bottles

Two people require hospital treatment after a group of youths pelts cars with bricks and bottles at a motorway side road in North Lanarkshir...

Artist creates 'dazzle ship' design

A Glasgow-based artist is to create a massive screen-print design for a 72m (239ft) long ship as part of World War One centenary commemorati...

RSPB backs turbines 'in right places'

RSPB Scotland says it "strongly supports" wind farms, but in locations where turbines do not pose a risk to birds.

Celtic is not a step down - Rodgers

New manager Brendan Rodgers says Celtic is 'an institution' and 'one of the biggest clubs in the world' as takes charge of t...

Barton agrees terms with Rangers

Midfielder Joey Barton agrees terms to move to Rangers and could formally sign as a free agent within the next 24 hours.

Connolly among eight Kilmarnock exits

Kilmarnock captain Mark Connolly's contract has been cancelled, while six players have been allowed to move on as their deals expire.

Barras crackdown nets £30m of fakes

Fake goods worth more than £30m are seized and 100 arrests are made during a three-year crackdown on Glasgow's Barras market.

Foreign investment boost for Scotland

Scotland achieved record-breaking levels of inward investment last year, according to a survey by accountancy firm Ernst and Young.

Woodland takeover bid takes root

A community woodland purchase in the south of Scotland is set to proceed thanks to a funding award.

Rail firm seals £230m new trains deal

Rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) announces a £230m deal for 25 new trains to serve the north of England and Scotland.

SFA sets up cup disorder commission

An independent investigation is to be held into disorder at the Scottish Cup final, the Scottish Football Association confirms.

Elderly man injured in daylight attack

A man in his 80s is left injured after a daylight attack on a street in Glasgow.

Rangers launch court proceedings

Rangers launch court proceedings against four of the club's former executives and Mike Ashley.

Crocodile and cobra licences granted

Crocodiles, cobras and elk are among hundreds of dangerous animals being kept legally on private properties in Scotland, it is revealed.

Man denies shop worker shooting

A man appeares in court over the attempted murder of Glasgow shop worker Naser Hussain in January.

Scottish Cup violence probe continues

Police investigations continue into violence following Hibernian's win over Rangers in the Scottish Cup final.

Glasgow can cope with exits - Horne

Peter Horne is confident deposed Pro12 champions Glasgow Warriors can recover from the loss of key players before next season.

Glasgow 'not at our best' - Townsend

Gregor Townsend admits Glasgow fell below their high standards in losing to Connacht as Finn Russell remains in hospital.

Man sought over sexual assault

Police appeal for information after a 19-year-old woman is sexually assaulted in an "unprovoked attack" in North Ayrshire.

Rangers fan knocked out at station

British Transport Police appeal for information after a Rangers fan was knocked unconscious in an incident at Haymarket Station in Edinburgh...

Flats demolished in regeneration project

A block of flats is demolished in Glasgow to make way for new homes as part of a major regeneration project.

Man killed in two-vehicle crash

A 22-year-old man dies following a two-vehicle crash near Dolphinton in South Lanarkshire.

Hibernian to stage victory parade

Hibernian players are set to celebrate their historic Scottish FA Cup final win over Rangers with a victory parade in Edinburgh.

Delays after bridge closure on M8

Drivers faced delays after a police incident led to the closure of the Kingston Bridge on the M8 in Glasgow.

Rowdy passengers force plane to divert

Easyjet is forced to divert a flight from Glasgow to Palma because of rowdy passengers.

Kilmarnock v Falkirk (agg 0-1)

Championship runners-up Falkirk visit top-flight Kilmarnock in the Premiership play-off final second leg.

Pitch invasion as Hibs win Scottish cup

Fans invade the pitch at Hampden following Hibernian's historic victory over Rangers in the Scottish Cup final.

Gang sought after car hammer attack

A 23-year-old driver escapes unhurt after a gang of men smash the windows of his van before chasing it at high speed.

Cities clash in Scottish boat race

The Scottish Boat Race - one of the oldest such races in the world - is taking place on the River Clyde in Glasgow.

Two arrested over £150,000 drugs haul

Two men are arrested after drugs worth an estimated £150,000 were seized in a police operation in Lanarkshire.

Europe priority for Rodgers - chairman

New manager Brendan Rodgers will be expected to restore Celtic's European fortunes, according to chairman Ian Bankier.

Marine disaster to be commemorated

A memorial cairn is to be unveiled in Campbeltown later, marking 50 years since the loss of the MV Quesada.

Fire engulfs Glasgow listed building

Firefighters tackle a major blaze at a derelict listed building close to the Riverside Museum in Glasgow.

Rangers v Hibernian

Rangers look to complete a trophy treble as Hibernian aim to end a long wait for Scottish Cup final success.

Wallace eyes 'great' Rangers season

Captain Lee Wallace says lifting the Scottish Cup against Hibernian would turn a good Rangers season into a great one.

Loss sharpens Glasgow focus - Townsend

Head coach Gregor Townsend says losing to Connacht was "the best thing" for Glasgow Warriors' Pro12 semi-final preparations.

Connacht v Glasgow (Sat)

Glasgow make five changes from the defeat by Connacht for Saturday's Pro12 semi-final against the same opposition.

Council drops public holiday changes

Glasgow City Council drops plans to convert six public holidays into annual leave for its staff.

Celtic appoint Rodgers as manager

Celtic appoint former Liverpool and Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers as their new boss.

Elaine Doyle's killer loses appeal

A former soldier who was jailed for life for murdering Greenock teenager Elaine Doyle 30 years ago loses an appeal against his conviction.

Fire crews called to tenement blaze

Firefighters spend the morning tackling a blaze at a block of tenement flats in the east end of Glasgow.

Police 'prepared' for airgun licensing

A senior officer insists Police Scotland will be able to cope with any increased workload caused by the licensing of airguns.

GP shortage halts hospital admissions

A community hospital in Lanarkshire closes its doors to new admissions due to a shortage of local doctors.

Five people rescued from blaze at flats

Firefighters rescue five people from a blaze at a block of flats in Dalmuir, West Dunbartonshire.

Driver attacked in 'road rage' incident

A man is treated in hospital following an apparent "road rage" attack on a busy motorway in Glasgow.

'Scots Cup win wouldn't top promotion'

Rangers manager Mark Warburton says even a Scottish Cup final victory would not better his side's Championship triumph.

Boss hopes Ibrox vision attracts Barton

Rangers manager Mark Warburton hopes a tour of the club and his vision for its future will persuade Joey Barton to join.

Rodgers a great choice - Warburton

Rangers manager Mark Warburton believes Brendan Rodgers would be a "great choice" as Celtic's new manager.

Robbery bid on young woman in car

Police attempt to trace a man who got into a woman's car, threatened her and attempted to rob her.

Police appeal over missing walker

Police appeal for help in tracing a hillwalker who has not been seen since 3 May when he boarded a train at Fort William.

Landfill recycling deal worth £700m

Five Scottish councils sign a £700m deal that will see landfill-bound waste diverted for recycling with the remainder used for renewable ene...

Oban hit by two quakes in a week

An area around Oban on the west coast of Scotland is hit by two earthquakes in the space of a week.

Driver jailed for killing pedestrian

A man who knocked down and killed a 78-year-old pedestrian is jailed for three years and nine months.

Glasgow area top for lotto millionaires

Glasgow's postcode area has been named as the "lottery millionaire capital" of the UK for the past two years.

Man summonsed over missing woman case

A second man is summonsed to court in connection with the death of a woman who disappeared 13 years ago.

Flat priced at £1 sells for £20,000

A home in Lanarkshire advertised for just £1 is bought by an American living in Texas in an auction.

'Best and worst' beaches revealed

Water quality at 17 Scottish beaches classed as "excellent" against new, much stricter European standards.

MSP bids to scrap 'hated' football act

An attempt to ditch controversial legislation aimed at tackling sectarianism is being launched.

CalMac wins £900m ferry contract

Caledonian MacBrayne wins a new £1bn contract to continue operating the Clyde and Hebrides Ferries Network.

Demo backs CalMac winning £1bn contract

A demonstration calling for CalMac to continue operating the Clyde and Hebrides Ferries Network is to be held outside Holyrood.

Falkirk v Kilmarnock

Championship runners-up Falkirk host top-flight Kilmarnock in the Premiership play-off final first leg.

Jamieson not done with swimming yet

Olympic silver medallist Michael Jamieson is taking time to decide on his next move after missing out on Rio.

Three in hospital after city car crash

One of the busiest roads in the south side of Glasgow is partially closed after a multi-vehicle crash saw three people being taken to hospit...

Rangers retail 'dispute' escalates

The owners of Rangers FC step up pressure on Mike Ashley of Sports Direct to break their joint venture for selling club kits and merchandise...

Celtic close to appointment - Desmond

Dermot Desmond says Celtic may decide on a new manager within a couple of days and says Brendan Rodgers is "a great manager".

Scotland's jobless total rises again

Unemployment in Scotland rises for the third time in a row while employment has fallen, according to official figures.

Celtic 'take time' on manager search

Celtic insist they have "no preferred candidate" as they seek a replacement for departing manager Ronny Deila.

Rodgers and Mackay speak to Celtic

Scottish champions Celtic speak to Brendan Rodgers and Malky Mackay, among others, about their managerial vacancy.

Motherwell wait for contract answers

Motherwell confirm six departures as manager Mark McGhee awaits responses to the 14 new contracts on offer.

Waghorn enthused by Rangers targets

Martyn Waghorn says signing the likes of Joey Barton and Niko Kranjcar would show Rangers mean business in the top flight.

Glasgow's Vernon signs new deal

Glasgow Warriors back-row forward Richie Vernon signs a new deal to stay with the Pro12 side until May 2017.

Four years for failed knife robber

A man who brandished a knife during a spate of failed shop robberies in Glasgow is jailed for four years.

Royal Troon to look at 'no women' policy

Royal Troon Golf Club - the host of this year's Open - is consulting members over whether to change its men-only membership rules.

CCTV appeal over man with forged cheque

Police issue a CCTV image of a man who is suspected of using a forged cheque and false identification to obtain cash from a bank in Glasgow....

Tom Jones to play Kelvingrove Bandstand

Sir Tom Jones is confirmed as the latest big name to play an open-air concert in Glasgow this summer.

Man needs surgery after air gun attack

A man is in hospital awaiting surgery after being shot in the leg with an air pellet while walking his dog.

Man jailed for fatally stabbing his dad

A man who admitted fatally stabbing his father at a flat in Glasgow is jailed for four years.

Baby death rates 'higher than average'

Three health boards in Scotland have higher than average death rates for newborn babies, according to a UK-wide audit.

Teacher who abused five boys jailed

A former teacher is jailed for six-and-a-half years for sexually abusing five boys at a private school.

Festival needs £50,000 for 2017 parade

Organisers of Glasgow's West End Festival want to raise £50,000 so they can reinstate the popular Byres Road street parade at next year...

'Mini explosion' and smoke in Glasgow

Emergency services attend an incident in Glasgow city centre following reports of a possible explosion and power cut.

Cairngorms body confirmed as hillwalker

A body found in the Cairngorms is confirmed as that of a missing 61-year-old hillwaker James Robertson.

Pupils facing exams system 'lottery'

Pupils face a "lottery" in the number of exams they are allowed to sit at different schools across Scotland, according to think-ta...

Flybe to launch new routes to Cornwall

Flybe says it will launch two new direct routes from Scottish airports to Cornwall later this month.

Peru judge orders drugs mule expulsion

Peru judge grants order expelling British drugs mule Melissa Reid, jailed in 2013, UK Foreign Office confirms

Woman sought over street attack on man

Police attempt to trace a woman who seriously assaulted a 22-year-old man in the east end of Glasgow.

Gang of youths sought over attack

Police are attempting to trace a gang of about 18 to 20 youths who attacked two men of a footpath in Glasgow.

Reports of teenager raped near pier

Police launch an investigation after a teenager is allegedly raped near Helensburgh pier.

'I'm going to hell' fire starter jailed

A man who set fire to his flat and then threatened emergency services while shouting "I'm going to hell" is jailed for three a...

Kelvin Hall to open after £35m revamp

Glasgow's historic Kelvin Hall is set to open in the autumn as one of the UK's biggest museums and research centres following a £35m...

Police release name of road death man

Police release the name of a 59-year-old man who died after being struck by a car in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, at the weekend.

Two dead as car crashes into canal

Two people die, and two others are seriously hurt, after their car crashes and ends up in the Forth and Clyde canal in Glasgow.

Steamer TS Queen Mary returns to Clyde

A 1930s steam ship that gave its name to the ocean liner Queen Mary is set to return to the Clyde.

Largest Gurdwara to officially open

Glasgow's Gurdwara will officially open its doors later, after 10 years of planning and a further six years of construction.

Celtic v Motherwell

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and Motherwell.

Ayr United v Stranraer (agg 1-1)

Ayr United and Stranraer are locked at 1-1 going into the second leg of the Scottish championship play-off final.

Clark focused on 'play-off picture'

Lee Clark says he took players off with Kilmarnock leading against Dundee United to stop them being suspended against Falkirk.

Perfect end was not to be - Gordon

Ziggy Gordon was "gutted" to miss a last-gasp chance to snatch victory for Hamilton against Partick in his final game for the club...

Bannigan and Seaborne to exit Partick

Partick Thistle manager Alan Archibald is resigned to losing Stuart Bannigan and Dan Seaborne this summer.

Man dies after being stuck by car

A 59-year-old man dies after being struck by a car driven by an 18-year-old in Blantyre early on Saturday

Victim 'stable' after gang attack

A 22-year-old man is reported to be in a stable condition in hospital after being attacked by a group of five people in Glasgow.

Rangers move to sign Burnley's Barton

Rangers make a move to sign Burnley midfielder Joey Barton on a free transfer this summer.

Peru drugs mule Reid 'to be released'

UK woman Melissa Reid, jailed for trying to smuggle drugs from Peru, is to be released, say Peruvian authorities

Rossiter joins Rangers from Liverpool

Rangers confirm midfielder Jordan Rossiter will join the club this summer from Liverpool on a four-year deal.

Outlander film studio to expand

A film studio in North Lanarkshire used by the hit TV series Outlander wins permission to expand.

Queen's Park v Clyde (agg 3-1)

Queen's Park lead Clyde 3-1 going into Saturday's second leg of their Scottish League One play-off final.

Kilmarnock v Dundee United

Dundee United play their final match before demotion from the Premiership as Kilmarnock prepare for their relegation play-off.

Partick Thistle v Hamilton Academical

Hamilton Academical make the short journey to Glasgow's west end to take on Partick Thistle.

Well 'doing their best' to keep players

Mark McGhee believes his out-of-contract players know Motherwell are doing all they can to improve their offers.

Wrong house gunman dies in prison

A gunman who tried to kill a woman in a case of mistaken identity has died in prison.

Serial rapist facing lengthy jail term

A serial rapist who abused three women in "the most vile and disgusting fashion" is warned he faces a lengthy jail term.

Killie clear-out not planned - Clark

Kilmarnock's cuts would not have to be as deep as Dundee United's should they be relegated, says manager Lee Clark.

Euro failings down to players - Lustig

Celtic's Mikael Lustig insists Ronny Deila is "not to blame" for the club missing out on Champions League group involvement.

Police hunt thief after shop robbery

Police are hunting a thief who threatened staff and stole money from a shop in Dumbarton.

Man attacked by two taxi strangers

Police issue an appeal after a man was assaulted and robbed by two strangers he shared a taxi with in Glasgow.

Thief stole cigarettes from moving lorry

Police are hunting a thief who jumped on to a moving lorry and stole a large amount of cigarettes from inside.

Police discover £98,000 cannabis farm

A man is arrested after police in North Lanarkshire discover a cannabis farm with a street value of £98,000.

Struck-off dentist declared bankrupt

An Ayrshire dentist who put 6,000 patients at risk by using dirty equipment declares himself bankrupt.

Arrests over holiday park death

Two men are arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a man died in hospital following a fight at a holiday park in Cumbria.

Family told of Cairngorms body find

The family of a missing hillwalker from Glasgow is informed after a body was found in the Cairngorms.

'Emotional control' key for Glasgow

Gregor Townsend says holders Glasgow Warriors must show greater "emotional control" if they are to reach the Pro12 final.

Three-game bans for Motherwell duo

Motherwell's Keith Lasley and assistant manager Stephen Robinson will serve three-match bans after losing appeals against their dismissa...

Celtic and Keane a good fit - O'Neill

Martin O'Neill believes Roy Keane would be a good choice to replace Ronny Deila as Celtic manager.

Celtic job was right move - Deila

Ronny Deila may have some regrets from his time as Celtic manager, but will never rue his decision to join the club.

New arts school campus announced

Glasgow School of Art is to establish a new campus which will allow staff and students to do their work and research in the Highlands and Is...

Scots MP ordered to pay back expenses

SNP MP Phil Boswell is ordered to pay back £555 after an investigation into expenses claims for office costs.

'Small grenade' found in Glasgow street

Bomb disposal experts seal off a street in Glasgow and evacuate some local residents after a worker discovers "a small grenade-type ite...

Still Game to return for new series

Popular Scottish comedy Still Game is returning to TV after almost a decade since the last series.

Glasgow breaks safe air pollution limit

Glasgow is named among 11 urban areas in the UK and Ireland which have breached air pollution safety levels.

St Johnstone v Celtic

St Johnstone take on Scottish Premiership winners Celtic in one of Wednesday's fixtures.

Winger Lamont stays on at Glasgow

Experienced Scotland winger Sean Lamont signs a new one-year contract at Glasgow Warriors.

Dundee v Kilmarnock

Scottish Premiership sides Dundee and Kilmarnock meet for the last time this season.

Ross County v Motherwell

Ross County and Motherwell meet in Dingwall with both sides aiming to finish as high up the Premiership table as possible.

Hamilton Academical v Inverness CT

Hamilton Academical and Inverness Caledonian Thistle play their penultimate Scottish Premiership game of the season.

Stranraer v Ayr United

Live coverage followed by match report of Wednesday's Scottish Championship play-off final first leg between Stranraer and Ayr United.

Rangers head to US for pre-season trip

Rangers will play a friendly against Charleston Battery as part of a 10-day pre-season camp in South Carolina.

Man 'critical' after two-car crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a Renfrewshire crash which left a 50-year-old man in critical condition.

Speirs Gumley expands operations

Glasgow-based property management company Speirs Gumley is expanding its operations by opening an office in Edinburgh.

Priest faces jail for embezzlement

A Catholic priest who stole £96,000 in two months from his Ayrshire parish is facing jail.

Libraries to close after council cuts

Seven community centres and four libraries are to close in North Lanarkshire after £400,000 of council budget cuts.

Sheridan urges judges to dismiss case

Former MSP Tommy Sheridan asks three appeal judges to dismiss an attempt to overturn a defamation case he won a decade ago.

New image of Scots-built civil war ship

New image created of the wreck of a Scottish steam ship used by the Confederacy in the American Civil War.

Missing woman's partner arrested

The partner of Lisa Brown, the Scottish woman missing in Spain for six months, is arrested in Denmark.

Glasgow janitors escalate strike action

More than 100 primary school janitors in Glasgow are set to stage a week-long strike next week over a pay dispute.

Man murdered by friend stabbed 40 times

A man admits murdering his friend in a frenzied attack which left the victim with 40 stab wounds.

Three men reported over ATM thefts

Three men are reported to prosecutors following a spate of robberies at bank ATMs across the west of Scotland.

Bid to overturn Sheridan trial verdict

A hearing has begun to consider overturning the verdict in Tommy Sheridan's 2006 defamation trial.

'Suspicious' death of baby investigated

Police investigate the "suspicious" death of a baby girl in Glasgow three weeks ago.

Rare World War One German gun saved

A rare German gun from World War One is saved after an enthusiast revealed its importance.

Arrest over 'Nazi salute dog' video

A man from Coatbridge is arrested over an online video that reportedly shows a dog making a Nazi salute.

Assistant boss Collins to leave Celtic

Assistant boss John Collins confirms he will be leaving Celtic at the end of season along with manager Ronny Deila.

CCTV images appeal over shop raid

Police released CCTV images of a man they want to trace over a shop robbery in Helensburgh, Argyll.

Glasgow asks 'what to do with beggars'

An online survey is launched seeking the public's views on begging in Glasgow city centre and asking what should be done about the issue...

Youths attack driver and smash up car

Police attempt to trace a group of up to 10 teenagers who attacked a man and smashed up his car after he asked them to stop smashing bottles...

Life term for sex claim flatmate killer

A man who murdered his flatmate after claiming she refused to have sex with him is jailed for life.

Temperature nears double May average

The Met Office says temperatures in the west and southwest of Scotland are set to hit nearly double the monthly average.

MP apology over 'holocaust denier' tweet

An MP apologises and agrees to make a charitable donation after accusing someone of being a "holocaust denier" on Twitter.

Irish 'more at risk' of alcohol disease

Irish people living in Scotland are more than twice as likely to end up in hospital or die from alcohol-related diseases as white Scots, a s...

Man seriously injured in street attack

Police appeal for information after a 41-year-old man is seriously injured in a street attack in Ayr.

Two men injured in separate attacks

Two men are taken to hospital following unconnected serious assaults in Renfrewshire.

Former Clyde player Mitchell, 27, dies

Clyde will observe a minute's silence in memory of former midfielder Chris Mitchell who has died at the age of 27.

Celtic show they are the best - Deila

Celtic manager Ronny Deila pays tribute to his side's consistency after they seal a fifth straight Scottish top-flight title.

Canning happy to reach Hamilton goal

Martin Canning is full of praise for his Hamilton players after they secure their Premiership status for next season.

Motherwell make offer for El Bakhtaoui

Motherwell make an offer to sign prolific Dunfermline striker Faissal El Bakhtaoui for next season.

Ayr United 2-1 Peterhead (6-2)

Ayr United stroll into the Scottish Championship play-off final with a resounding aggregate win over Peterhead.

Cowdenbeath 1-0 Queen's Park (1-2)

A 1-0 second-leg victory is not enough to save Cowdenbeath from relegation to following an aggregate defeat to Queen's Park.

Elgin City 0-2 Clyde (1-5)

Barry Ferguson's Clyde take another step towards promotion to League One with victory over Elgin City.

Hundreds join Dungavel protest

Hundreds of campaigners join a protest outside Dungavel detention centre calling for it to be shut down.

Bottle thrown in teenage girl's face

A 16-year-old girl is treated in hospital for a serious facial injury after a man threw a glass bottle at her from a car in Glasgow.

Celtic v Aberdeen

Celtic will officially seal a fifth consecutive Premiership title if they avoid defeat at home to nearest challengers Aberdeen.

Dundee v Hamilton Academical

Dundee aim for a third consecutive victory, while Hamilton Academical need points to ensure Premiership safety.

Kilmarnock v Partick Thistle

Kilmarnock aim to build on a big win at Hamilton, while Partick Thistle are not yet clear of the play-off place.

Motherwell v St Johnstone

Motherwell and St Johnstone are scrapping it out for fourth place in the Scottish Premiership.

Tannoy plant closure plans confirmed

The US owners of an audio manufacturing factory in North Lanarkshire confirm the plant is facing closure, with the loss of 70 jobs.

Husband in court on murder charge

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

Bottle attacker gets jail warning

A man who carried out an attack with a bottle on someone who tried to break up a fight in Renfrewshire is warned he faces jail.

Teachers vote for deal to end dispute

Teachers in West Dunbartonshire vote to accept a recommended package to bring to an end a long-running dispute.

Teachers vote for deal to end dispute

Teachers in West Dunbartonshire vote to accept a recommended package to bring to an end a long-running dispute.

Greens' Greer becomes youngest MSP

Twenty-one-year-old Ross Greer becomes the youngest ever MSP after being elected for the Greens for the West of Scotland region.

SNP wipes out Labour in Glasgow

The SNP claims victory in all eight of the constituency seats in Glasgow, winning three from Labour and holding five.

Former leader candidate loses to Tories

A Scottish Labour politician who had challenged for the leadership of his party loses his seat to the Conservative Party.

Man held over petrol station robbery

A 24-year-old man has been arrested after an armed robbery at a petrol station in East Dunbartonshire.

Parents call for early release review

Family says their son would still be alive if monitoring of his killers by the probation service had been more effective

Plea over 'brutal' bottle attack on bus

Police issue CCTV images of two men they want to trace over a "brutal" bottle attack on a bus in Glasgow.

Major delays on A8 for road upgrade

Drivers are being warned to expect "significant delays" on the A8 in North Lanarkshire as part of a £500m project to upgrade Scotl...

BBC & SPFL agree new multimedia deal

BBC Scotland agrees a new four-year deal with the Scottish Professional Football League across television, radio and online.

Woman sought over homophobic abuse

British Transport Police appeal for help in tracing a woman who subjected two other train passengers to homophobic abuse.

Plea over 'nurdles' on Scottish beaches

Public urged to track 'nurdles' on Scotland's beaches

Call to reform election chief payouts

There are growing calls to reform the system that gives highly-paid council chiefs extra payouts for acting as election returning officers.

Labour suspends councillor in blog probe

Scottish Labour suspends a Renfrewshire councillor amid an investigation of blog posts he wrote about Israel and Zionism.

Man, 60, attacked 'for no reason'

Police appeal for help in tracing two men who attacked a 60-year-old man in Paisley "for no reason".

Men sought over ram-raids on shops

Police are attempting to trace two men who used a stolen car in two ram-raids on shops in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.

Boyd can lead Killie to safety - Clark

Manager Lee Clark believes striker Kris Boyd can fire in the goals Kilmarnock need to avoid the play-off final.

Archibald agrees long-term Partick deal

Manager Alan Archibald is challenged to 'grab a top-six spot' next season after agreeing to stay at Thistle until 2019.

'Fired up' Griffiths wants six in-a-row

Leigh Griffiths says Celtic intend to make it six straight titles, but every player will have a 'clean slate' under Ronny Deila'...

McGhee ban as Lasley red card contested

Motherwell appeal against Keith Lasley's red card as manager Mark McGhee accepts a one-match touchline suspension.

Price tag of £1 for three-bedroom flat

A three-bedroom flat in North Lanarkshire is on the market for just £1 - putting it in the running to be the cheapest home in the UK.

Patient charged over hospital blaze

A patient at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is charged by police after a fire resulted in the evacuation of an 11th floor...

Couple killed in head-on crash

A couple, aged 78 and 80, are killed in a head-on crash on the B743, near Mossblown, in South Ayrshire.

Teenagers convicted of Boots store fire

Two teenagers are convicted of starting a fire that caused serious damage to a Boots store in Kilmarnock.

Ban for landlord who kept deposits

An "appalling" landlord who kept tenants' deposits worth almost £7,000 is barred from renting out his property by Glasgow City...

Study of sea traffic effect on whales

A conservation charity is to monitor the potential effects of marine traffic on whales and dolphins.

Families of piracy-accused meet minister

The families of six British men jailed in India over firearms offences meet with a government minister as they step up their bid to bring th...

Knifeman 'hid weapon in friend's bra'

A man who carried out a slashing attack, then hid the knife in the bra of a female friend, is jailed for five years and four months.

New appeal over man missing since 2008

Police issue a new appeal in a bid to trace a man who has been missing from his Glasgow home for eight years.

Woman jailed for having sex with boys

A woman who had sex with two teenage boys at her home in South Ayrshire is jailed for two years.

Bank teller jailed over £39,000 fraud

A customer services adviser with the Bank of Scotland is jailed for nine months for embezzling £39,000 from the accounts of two elderly cust...

April winds boost for green energy

Wind turbines produced enough electricity to meet the needs of more than three-quarters of Scottish households in April, figures reveal.

Woman sexually assaulted in city centre

Police hunt attacker who sexually assaulted a woman in Glasgow's Merchant City in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Armed robbery at petrol station

An armed robber threatens staff at a petrol station before making off with a three-figure sum of money.

Inquiry after man dies in police custody

Scotland's police watchdog begins an investigation after a 33-year-old man died in police custody at the weekend.

Large fire at disused hospital building

Firefighters tackle a large blaze which broke out in a derelict building at a Glasgow hospital.

Lost ships recorded in sea off Scotland

Archaeologists working with communities along Scotland's west coast record more than 100 shipwrecks and maritime artefacts.