Boy, 12, dies after being hit by tanker near Dunoon

A 12 -year-old boy dies after being hit by a tanker truck near Dunoon on the A815 in Argyll and Bute.

Appeal after 'deliberate' fire destroys summer house

A fire which caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to a family's garden and destroyed their summer house was deliberate, police say...

Police release name of man killed in motorbike crash

Police release the name of a man who died after a motorbike crash near New Cumnock in East Ayrshire.

Glasgow shopkeeper sentenced over £47,000 duty label scam

A Glasgow shopkeeper who failed to pay £47,560 of duty on whisky and vodka is given a probation order.

The View singer Kyle Falconer's air rage court case continued

An air rage court case against The View singer Kyle Falconer has been adjourned until next month.

Navy warship built on River Clyde unveiled

The first of three Royal Navy warships being built on the River Clyde is unveiled at BAE's Scotstoun yard.

Man faces murder trial over house death in North Lanarkshire

A man is to stand trial charged with the murder of a father-of-eight in his North Lanarkshire home.

Man who raped two men in North Ayrshire jailed for six years

A man who raped and assaulted two woman at locations in North Ayrshire is jailed for six years.

Report into contaminated drinking water sent to prosecutors

A report is sent to prosecutors after 6,000 homes and businesses in North Lanarkshire were told not to use their water.

Tributes to firefighter injured by wall collapse during blaze

Tributes are paid to a firefighter who was badly injured by a collapsing wall while tackling a blaze at a disused building in Inverclyde.

Family feud attacker jailed for repeated stabbing

A man is jailed for four years for repeatedly stabbing another man he confronted after threats were allegedly made to his family.

Man injured in deliberate hit-and-run in Croftfoot

A 35-year-old man is injured in a deliberate hit-and-run attack in the south of Glasgow.

Ferguslie Park named as Scotland's most deprived area

Ferguslie Park in Paisley is identified as the area of Scotland with the greatest level of deprivation.

Poorest in Scotland 'pay more for services'

Poorer people in Scotland are paying more than others for essential services, according to research.

Arctic convoy veterans recognised by Russian Consul

World War Two veterans who transported vital supplies from Britain to Soviet ports are recognised by the Russian Consul General in Scotland....

Scottish Cup final 2016: Hibernian & Rangers to face SFA hearings

The SFA issues Hibs and Rangers with notices of complaint over damage caused to Hampden Park at the Scottish Cup final.

Explanation for 'smelly water' problem in East Ayrshire

"Harmless micro-organisms" are identified as the cause of a "smelly water" problem in East Ayrshire.

Man jailed over nightclub slashing in Greenock

A man is jailed for five years for carrying out a slashing attack in a nightclub in Greenock, Inverclyde.

Plans lodged for £75m redevelopment in Glasgow

Plans are submitted for a £75m redevelopment to create and improve landmark buildings in central Glasgow.

Rhea recaptured in South Lanarkshire but one still on-the-run

A stray rhea that had been on the loose for a month in South Lanarkshire is captured - but its fellow escapee is still on the run.

Engineering services firm ID Systems to create 120 jobs

Engineering services company ID Systems announces plans to create 120 jobs after securing investment from UK Steel Enterprise.

Inquiry into death at house hit by lorry in Fairlie

A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a woman after a lorry crashed into her North Ayrshire home.

Angela Constance to meet breakaway council group

Communities Secretary Angela Constance is to meet leaders of a council splinter group to hear their concerns about being "frozen out...

Tablet and phone games could help diagnose autism, study suggests

Autism could be diagnosed by allowing children to play games on smart phones and tablets, according to a study.

Man accused of armed robbery and abduction at Coupar Angus chip shop

A 32-year-old man appears in court, accused of robbing a Perthshire chip shop at gunpoint and abducting the owner's wife.

Pilots on Glasgow Airport alcohol charge released on bail

Two pilots are released on bail over claims they tried to board a flight from Scotland to America while under the influence of alcohol.

Jordan McMillan: Partick Thistle & SFA abandoned me, says banned defender

Former Partick Thistle defender Jordan McMillan says he was 'abandoned' by his club and the SFA after a positive test for cocaine.

Scottish footballer Craig Reid cleared of attacking girlfriend

A Scottish footballer is cleared of assaulting his former partner days before Christmas.

Cristian Gamboa: Celtic close to signing West Brom right-back

Celtic are close to signing West Brom right-back Cristian Gamboa after the clubs agreed a fee for the 26-year-old.

Four areas targeted in Glasgow city centre regeneration plan

Ways of making four areas of Glasgow city centre more attractive places to live in, work in, invest in and visit are to be explored by the c...

Killer driver who fell asleep at the wheel faces jail

A student who fell asleep at the wheel of a car after a night of partying faces a prison term after he admitted killing another driver.

Man dead and another critical after motorbike crash

One man dies and another is in a critical condition after the motorbike they were travelling on crashes near New Cumnock in East Ayrshire.

Caledonian MacBrayne sets out new contract targets

Caledonian MacBrayne has said it wants to "maximise opportunities" for firms employing high numbers of people who are disabled or ...

Ticket dodgers 'avoid paying on 900,000 rail journeys'

An estimated 900,000 rail journeys are made each year in Scotland by people who dodge buying a tickets, Scotrail says.

Trial delayed for Labour MP Marie Rimmer over 'referendum assault' charge

The trial of a Labour MP accused of kicking a "Yes" campaigner on the day of the Scottish independence referendum is adjourned unt...

Appeal over teenager who went missing after night out

Police appeal for help in tracing a teenager who has been missing since a night out at the weekend.

Glasgow Mass for victims of Italian earthquake

A mass will be held in Glasgow later to remember the victims of last week's earthquake in Italy.

Mother's appeal over school girl Caroline Glachan's murder in 1996

The mother and friend of a teenage girl are making an emotional appeal for information 20 years after her murder.

No Scottish team can live with Celtic attack - Leigh Griffiths

No team in Scotland can live with the attacking threat posed by Celtic, according to striker Leigh Griffiths.

Man arrested over attack on elderly couple in Glasgow

A 23-year-old man is arrested after an elderly couple were attacked in their home at a sheltered housing complex in Glasgow.

Boy and girl threatened with knife by man in Newton Mearns

A boy and a girl are threatened with a knife by man who tried to rob them on a cycle path in East Renfrewshire.

Airline pilots arrested on alcohol charge at Glasgow Airport

Two airline pilots are arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol as they prepared to fly from Glasgow Airport to New Yor...

Last BHS store in Scotland set to close

The last BHS store in Scotland is to close its doors for the last time, following the collapse of the high street retailer earlier this year...

Man stabbed in Glasgow's O2 Academy Bar

Police appeal for witnesses after a 29-year-old man is stabbed in a bar at the 02 Academy in Glasgow.

Celtic goal tribute to schoolboy player Kieran McDade

Celtic players and fans pay tribute to a 13-year-old boy who died after collapsing during a football training session.

Ayr United v St Mirren

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

Falkirk v Dumbarton

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

Hibernian v Greenock Morton

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

Scotland's Richard Gadd wins Edinburgh Comedy Award

Scotland's Richard Gadd is announced as the winner of this year's Edinburgh Comedy Award.

Celtic v Aberdeen

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

Motherwell v Dundee

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

Partick Thistle v Heart of Midlothian

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

Hamilton Academical v Ross County

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

Celtic's Stefan Johansen completes transfer to Fulham

Celtic's Norway midfielder Stefan Johansen completes a move to English Championship side Fulham.

Kilmarnock: Lee Clark retains hope of signing Chris Burke

Kilmarnock manager Lee Clark has not given up hope of signing Chris Burke, but concedes a deal is "a long shot".

Champions League: Celtic 'not just making up numbers' - Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic will look to be competitive against Barcelona, Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach.

Kilmarnock 1-1 Rangers: Warburton concerned by slow start

Manager Mark Warburton laments his team's first-half display at Kilmarnock, saying: "It was not a Rangers team."

Kilmarnock 1-1 Rangers

A magnificent James Tavernier free-kick sees Rangers come from behind to earn a point against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

I Am Team GB: Sports clubs open doors for free

Sports clubs across the UK are welcoming visitors free of charge after Team GB's success at the Rio Olympic Games while ITV is switching...

Renfrewshire fund helps families with school costs

A council says a special fund to help families with the cost of sending their children to school is getting results.

Boy, 13, dies after football collapse

A 13-year-old boy has died more than a week after collapsing during a football training session.

Second man arrested over attempted murder stabbing in Glasgow

A second man is arrested over a street stabbing in Glasgow which left the victim in a critical condition.

Outlander's Culloden filmed in Cumbernauld

A re-enactment of the Battle of Culloden has been filmed in Cumbernauld for season three of the US TV series Outlander.

Man jailed over two-year £50,000 VAT fraud

A man from East Dunbartonshire is jailed for two years after pleading guilty to a £50,000 VAT fraud.

Your pictures of Scotland: 19-26 August

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 19 and 26 August.

Deadly corn-on-cob husk removed from dog's intestine

A dog is recovering after vets removed half of its intestine during surgery to take out a corn-on-the cob husk.

Man arrested over Greenock street death

A man is arrested over the death of a 23-year-old man who was found seriously injured following a disturbance in Greenock.

Jobs lost as East Kilbride windows supplier goes bust

East Kilbride-based windows supplier TFD (Scotland) Ltd collapses, with the loss of 63 jobs.

Woman admits battering boy aged eight at house in Ayrshire

A woman admits battering an eight-year-old boy and piercing his skin with a knife after being reported to police by a worried neighbour.

Murder trial witness jailed for raping two women

A man whose evidence helped convict three killers in a high-profile murder trial has been jailed for eight years for raping two women.

Vulnerable man's attacker jailed after online boast

A man who avoided prison after being convicted of a street attack is jailed for refusing to perform unpaid work then boasting about it onlin...

Celtic draw Barcelona, Man City and Monchengladbach

Celtic are drawn to face Barcelona, Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach in Champions League Group C.

Men admit house invasion killing in Bellshill

Two men face jail terms for killing a man after they forced their way into a house in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire.

Glasgow aims to double its successful bike hire scheme

Plans are unveiled to more than double the size of Glasgow's city-wide bike hire scheme by next year.

New admission plan for prestigious Catholic state school

A council publishes plans to limit admissions to one of Scotland's most prestigious Roman Catholic state schools.

Firefighter badly hurt tackling blaze at Greenock building

A firefighter is seriously injured after a wall collapses on him as he tackles a "suspicious" blaze at a disused building.

Ex-Rangers man Dean Shiels signs for Dundalk

Northern Ireland international Dean Shiels joins League of Ireland Premier Division champions Dundalk.

Toddler injured in fall from flat window in Rutherglen

Police have launched an investigation after a two-year-old boy fell from a flat window in South Lanarkshire.

Street death in Greenock is 'suspicious' say police

Police treat the death of a 23-year-old man following a disturbance in Greenock as suspicious.

Man arrested over Ryan Watson death in Larkhall

A man is arrested in connection with the death of 24-year-old Ryan Watson in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire.

Glasgow's Govanhill: 1960s-style poverty

In the Govanhill area of Glasgow, poverty is high and worker exploitation is commonplace. A BBC Scotland investigation looked at the extent ...

Scottish restaurants given top Good Food Guide ranking

Five restaurants in Scotland achieve a Top 50 listing in the 2017 Good Food Guide, with Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles leading the Scottish en...

Emotional visit

An American couple visit a site in Scotland where a relative survived an air crash in the Second World War.

Pte Conor McPherson named as soldier killed in live-fire training

Tributes are paid to a "hugely committed" soldier who was shot dead during a training exercise.

Businessman penalised for misconduct before bankruptcy

A businessman who ran up debts through gambling and transferred cash prior to filing for bankruptcy is penalised in court for his misconduct...

Finn Russell: I feared head injury could finish my career

Glasgow Warriors fly-half Finn Russell admits he feared his career could be over after suffering a severe head injury.

Celtic's Leigh Griffiths savours Champions League tilt

Leigh Griffiths is relishing the opportunity to prove himself in the Champions League group stage with Celtic.

Teenager arrested over attempted murder in Glasgow

A 16-year-old boy is arrested in connection with an attempted murder on a man in Glasgow city centre.

'Rogue landlords' exploit vulnerable families in Govanhill

Vulnerable families are being exploited by 'rogue landlords' in the midst of the first minister's constituency, a BBC Scotland i...

Celtic belong in Champions League group stage - Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers praises Celtic for 'toughing it out' after they secure a return to the Champions League group stage.

Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-0 Celtic (agg 4-5)

Celtic reach the Champions League group stage for the first time in three years despite losing at Hapoel Beer Sheva.

Five men arrested over fatal stabbing of Gary Weir

Five men are arrested in connection with the death of Gary Weir, who was found stabbed outside a football ground in Glasgow.

Council consults on Catholic school entry

A council is contemplating moves which could make it harder for some parents to get their children into one of Scotland's most prestigio...

Stab attack on man in Linwood treated as attempted murder

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being found with stab wounds at a house in Renfrewshire.

Woman sexually assaulted by four men in Pollok area of Glasgow

Police are attempting to trace four men who sexually assaulted a 28-year-old woman in the Pollok area of Glasgow.

Scissor stabbing sparked by neighbour noise row

A man is convicted of stabbing his neighbour's nephew in the chest with scissors during a row over noise.

Judges overturn government ruling on freight terminal

Judges overturn a Scottish government decision to grant planning permission for an expanded rail freight terminal in North Lanarkshire.

Renewables behind busiest period at Port of Ayr for 25 years

One of Scotland's largest commercial ports records its busiest week in 25 years, which its owners put down to the growth in renewable en...

Scotland's hospital mortality rate drops by 4.5%

The mortality rate at Scotland's hospitals falls by 4.5% over the last two years.

New heart device tested at the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Clydebank

An new implantable heart device which resists interference from magnetic scanners has been tested in Scotland.

CCTV appeal over Alexandria Co-op knife raiders

Police release CCTV images of two masked men who carried out an armed robbery at a shop in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire.

Woman critical after car hits lamp post near Hunterston

A woman is in a critical condition after colliding with a lamp post near Hunterston power station.

Men in jail for producing N-bomb drug in Greenock flat

Two men are in jail after being caught at an improvised drugs lab capable of producing £5.5m of the illegal class A drug 25i-NBOMe, known as...

Sectarian graffiti daubed on wall at private Catholic school

Police say that sectarian graffiti which was daubed on a wall at a private Catholic school in Glasgow is "being treated as a hate crime...

Lecturer admits killing wife in 'stabbing frenzy' as children slept

A college lecturer admits killing his wife in "a stabbing frenzy" after wrongly believing he was not the father of their two child...

Plans approved for £33m Strathclyde University fitness centre

A £33m university fitness centre is set to be built in the centre of Glasgow after plans are approved.

Small earthquake felt on Isle of Mull in Scotland

A small earthquake has been detected on the Isle of Mull in Argyll

Celtic fans raise £28,000 'for Palestine' after Uefa charge

Celtic fans raise more than £28,000 for Palestinian charities after the club was charged by Uefa over a flag display during last week's ...

Car comes to rest on roof of Fiat 500 in Glasgow

Police were called to an unusual sight in Glasgow's west end over the weekend after an unoccupied car ended up on the roof of another ve...

Council group threatens court action against government

A group of councils is threatening to take the Scottish government to court if ministers continue to freeze them out of funding talks.

Jeremy Corbyn to give annual Jimmy Reid lecture

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pays tribute to the "socialist fighter" Jimmy Reid as it is announced he will give the annual lecture ...

Major England-Scotland route blocked by derailed train

A derailed engineering train has blocked lines on a major route between England and Scotland with disruption expected to last all day, Natio...

St Mirren 0-2 Hibernian

Two Jason Cummings goals against St Mirren help Hibernian continue their perfect start to the Championship season.

St Johnstone 2-4 Celtic: Leigh Griffiths denies diving

Leigh Griffiths says his booking for diving was 'very harsh' as Brendan Rodgers hails a 'brilliant' Celtic performance.

Appeal after Glasgow city centre murder bid

A man found lying injured in a Glasgow street was the victim of an attempted murder, police say.

Joe Garner: Rangers sign striker from Preston on three-year deal

Scottish Premiership side Rangers sign striker Joe Garner from Preston North End on a three-year contract.

Clyde agree new Broadwood Stadium lease but still examine alternatives

Clyde agree a new five-year lease at Broadwood Stadium but continue to examine alternative venues for the future.

Woman 'critical' after being hit by car in Ayrshire

A woman remains in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a car in Mossblown in Ayrshire.

St Johnstone v Celtic

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

Scottish Premiership: Rangers v Motherwell

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

Aberdeen v Partick Thistle

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

Scottish Premiership: Ross County v Kilmarnock

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

Kilmarnock's George Green has 'matured' since Wayne Rooney comparison

George Green went from comparisons with Wayne Rooney to English football's eighth tier but says Kilmarnock can help him reach the top.

Scottish Premiership: Dundee 1-1 Hamilton Academical

Mark O'Hara's equaliser for Dundee cancels out Darren Lyon's opener as both sides have to settle for a point at Dens Park.

Crowds expected for Pride Glasgow parade and festival

Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Glasgow later for the city's annual Pride event.

Man falls from Greenock tower block

Police are investigating after a man fell from a block of flats on Inverkip Road in Greenock.

Celtic face Uefa charge over fans' Palestine flags v Hapoel Beer Sheva

Celtic could face Uefa sanctions after fans displayed Palestine flags for the visit of Israeli side Hapoel Beer Sheva.

Murder inquiry under way after man's death in Larkhall

Detectives begin a murder investigation following the death of a 24-year-old man in Larkhall in South Lanarkshire.

Five further men arrested over Scottish Cup Final disorder

Five more men are arrested over the pitch invasion and disorder at the end of the Scottish Cup Final.

'Baby remains' find during Glasgow hospital break-in

Six teenagers are arrested in connection with an alleged hospital break-in amid reports a baby's body was discovered in a bag at the sit...

Man jailed for abducting young girl in Kilmarnock

A man who was cleared of raping three young girls 10 years ago is jailed for abducting a young girl.

Cavendish set for Glasgow to Castle Douglas Tour stage

Olympic silver medallist Mark Cavendish will make his return to road racing in the Scottish stage of the Tour of Britain.

Appeal judges refuse to overturn Sheridan defamation verdict

Appeal judges refuse to overturn the defamation verdict which saw former MSP Tommy Sheridan awarded £200,000 in damages.

Your pictures of Scotland: 12-19 August

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 12 and 19 August.

BFG Dream Jar vandalised in central Glasgow

A BFG Dream Jar artwork that was to be auctioned for charity has been vandalised after going on display in central Glasgow.

Men arrested after scaling Gourock church bell tower

Two men are arrested after climbing 80ft up scaffolding on a clock tower in Gourock.

£500,000 fund to bring people to Argyll and Bute

A fund has been set up to encourage new residents and businesses to move to Argyll and Bute.

Private hire drivers targeted by mystery shopper scheme

Private hire drivers who 'pirate' for fares in Glasgow are set to be targeted by a mystery shopper scheme.

Ebola nurse 'concealed temperature'

Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey faces disciplinary action over claims she concealed temperature at Ebola screening

Supermarket to build Lanarkshire distribution centre

Lidl, has announced plans to build a new distribution centre at Eurocentral creating up to 100 jobs.

Firework lit in car 'flew into garden' in Bearsden

Police appeal for witnesses after a firework was fired from a car into a garden where a three-year-old boy was playing.

Two teenagers injured in Glasgow street attack

Two teenagers are attacked in the city centre of Glasgow in the early hours of the morning.

Greater Maryhill Foodbank founder charged with fraud

The founder of a high-profile Glasgow foodbank is charged with fraud after being arrested by police.

Rural 'challenges' for fibre broadband roll-out

More than 85% of households in Scotland have access to fibre broadband, but reaching remaining rural areas will be a challenge, auditors say...

Pupular attractions

Top 10 weird and wonderful picks for people looking for a day out with a difference.

North Lanarkshire Council pledges to build 1,000 new homes

Scotland's biggest council landlord says it is planning to build 1,000 new homes with investment worth nearly £160m.

Celtic 5-2 Hapoel Beer Sheva: Brendan Rodgers hails side's character

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers praises his side's "character" after securing a "brilliant" win over Hapoel Beer Sheva.

Griffiths lauds Celtic for 'not crumbling'

Striker Leigh Griffiths feared Celtic were heading for another Champions League play-off disappointment before they rallied to beat Hapoel B...

Gregor Townsend: Glasgow coach 'perfectly positioned to replace Vern Cotter'

Ex-scrum-half Rory Lawson believes Gregor Townsend is "perfectly positioned" to take over as Scotland head coach next year.

Two men sought over street attack in Glasgow city centre

Police attempt to trace two men who attacked another man in Glasgow city centre at the weekend.

Sturgeon's mother steps down as Provost on North Ayrshire Council

The SNP group on North Ayrshire Council - which includes Nicola Sturgeon's mother - has given up control of the authority after a by-ele...

Prison officer faces jail over amphetamine trafficking

A prison officer who became involved in a drug trafficking operation is told he faces a jail term.

Scotland: Gregor Townsend to take over from Vern Cotter as head coach

Glasgow Warriors' Gregor Townsend is to replace Vern Cotter as Scotland head coach in June, Scottish Rugby announces.

Joe Garner: Rangers medical for Preston North End striker

Preston North End boss Simon Grayson expects striker Joe Garner to undergo a medical at Rangers ahead of a proposed move to Ibrox.

Woman indecently assaulted on Alexandria river path

A 49-year-old woman who was walking her dog has been indecently assaulted in an early-morning attack.

Celtic v Hapoel Beer Sheva

Erik Sviatchenko could return to Celtic's defence in Wednesday's Champions League play-off first leg against Hapoel Beer Sheva.

Joleon Lescott: Rangers talk to Aston Villa defender

Rangers manager Mark Warburton holds talks with Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott with a view to a possible move to Ibrox.

Probe after 'shots fired at vehicle' in north of Glasgow

Police investigate allegations of a possible gun attack in the north of Glasgow.

Wall repairs carried out at 30 schools in Scotland

A total of 30 schools in Scotland have had to make repairs due to structural defects in the last five years, a BBC investigation reveals.

Health board to consult on £69m of cuts to services

Scotland's largest health board is to consult the public on controversial proposal to close or cut down on some in-patient and maternity...

Farmer jailed for sex attacks on three girls

A famer who carried out sex attacks on three girls dating back decades is jailed for three-and-a-half years.

Delays after bus breaks down on level crossing

Rail services in South Lanarkshire are delayed after a bus broke down at a level crossing.

Prisoner Anthony Ferrie who absconded from van arrested

A prisoner who escaped from a security van after a visit to hospital 12 days ago is arrested.

Celtic can cope with play-off pressure - Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers can "see no reason why" Celtic cannot cope with the pressure of the Champions League play-off with Hapoel Beer She...

First Minister makes schools attainment pledge during Hawick visit

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon promises a continued focus on improving attainment in education during a visit to the Borders.

Work begins on £10.5m whisky distillery in Glasgow

Work begins on a new £10.5m whisky distillery and visitor centre on the banks of the River Clyde.

Celtic v Hapoel Beer Sheva: Hosts ready for Champions League play-off - Neil Lennon

Ex-boss Neil Lennon feels Celtic are "up to speed" as they bid to get past Hapoel Beer Sheva and reach the Champions League group ...

Man jailed for home invasion baseball bat attack

A man who forced his way into a house in South Lanarkshire and attacked two others with a baseball bat is jailed for six years.

Parents 'struggling' to access free childcare

A report carried out by a campaign group reveals that some parents are struggling to access the childcare they are entitled to.

Bus 'attacked' by teenager with machete

Two men are arrested in connection with reports that a teenager armed with a machete attacked a bus in the east end of Glasgow.

Repair problems behind MV Isle of Arran CalMac ferry cancellations

Problems with an elderly vessel lead to an unusually high number of cancellations on two CalMac services.

Firm wants to find 'honest boy Daniel' over 10p toy mistake

Scottish Power wants to find and reward 'honest boy Daniel' over 10p toy mistake

Nothing like Old Firm derby intensity, says Neil Lennon

Ex-Celtic captain and manager Neil Lennon is excited by this season's Old Firm games, saying the intensity of the derby is "addicti...

Glasgow coffee supplier Matthew Algie sold to Tchibo

Matthew Algie, the Glasgow-based coffee supplier, is sold to Tchibo, its giant German rival, for an undisclosed sum.

Dorus De Vries targets Celtic number one spot after signing two-year deal

Former Nottingham Forest stopper Dorus de Vries believes he can become the number one goalkeeper at Celtic.

Joe Garner: Preston striker left to make own decision on Rangers move

Preston boss Simon Grayson says striker Joe Garner has to decided if he wants to move to Rangers.

Drugs worth £1.3m seized at flat in Glasgow

Drugs with a street value of £1.3m are seized at a flat in the east end of Glasgow.

Rangers: Philippe Senderos training with Scottish Premiership club

Former Arsenal, Fulham and Aston Villa defender Philippe Senderos is training with Rangers.

Man dies after Milngavie house fire

A 45-year-old man dies and a woman and boy are rescued following a house fire in East Dunbartonshire.

Nicky Coll sentenced over death of biker Alexander White

A man who caused the death of motorcyclist is ordered to carry out 250 hours of unpaid work.

Coast walk mum to be joined on 'dangerous' leg of trip

A grieving mother, whose daughter died last year, is to be accompanied on a "dangerous" part of a round-Britain coastal walk by a ...

Tributes to The Lapelles frontman who died after River Clyde fall

Tributes are paid to a musician who died after falling into the River Clyde in Glasgow the day before his 22nd birthday.

Most delayed flights from UK airports revealed

Air passengers using London Gatwick face the most flight delays in the UK, the BBC reveals.

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band reclaim world title

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band from Northern Ireland have been crowned world pipe band champions.

Inter Milan 2-0 Celtic: Dedryck Boyata makes return from injury

Dedryck Boyata makes his first appearance since April as Celtic warm up for their Champions League play-off by losing to Inter Milan.

Joe Garner: Rangers want striker, says Preston boss Simon Grayson

Rangers are interested in signing Preston North End striker Joe Garner, according to Lilywhites manager Simon Grayson.

Dumbarton 1-0 Dundee United

Mark Docherty's third penalty in two games gives Dumbarton a precious win over Dundee United.

Police name A737 crash victim as Ross Quinn

Police release the name of a 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash on the A737 in North Ayrshire on Wednesday.

Dundee 1-2 Rangers: Forrester could have been sent off - Warburton

Rangers manager Mark Warburton admits scorer Harry Forrester could have been red-carded in the 2-1 win over Dundee.

Dundee 1-2 Rangers

First-half goals from Harry Forrester and Kenny Miller give Rangers their first Premiership win of the season at Dens Park.

Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock

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

Motherwell v St Johnstone

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

Images released after serious assault in Glasgow

Police investigating a serious assault in Glasgow release images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the attack.

Clean water supply restored at Paisley hospital

Normal services are resumed at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley after problems with the water supply are restored.

Toll in E. coli bug outbreak linked to blue cheese rises to 19

The number of people infected with the potentially deadly E. coli 0157 bug has risen to 19, health experts say.

Rangers sue former directors and Mike Ashley for £4m

Rangers launch a £4m legal claim against a number of former directors and Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley.

KT Tunstall to perform with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall is set to play at the Proms in the Park event in Glasgow next month.

Brothers jailed for samurai sword 'bloodbath' in Kilmarnock

Two brothers are jailed for killing a man with a samurai sword after a drugs-related robbery in East Ayrshire turned into a "bloodbath...

Your pictures of Scotland: 5-12 August

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 5 and 12 August.

Otter Lewis mourns death of 'wife' Isla

A North American River Otter named Lewis is said to be mourning the death of his "wife" Isla.

Former teachers jailed for abusing boys at Fife residential school

Two former teachers at a Fife school run by the Christian Brothers are jailed for a total of 15 years for the physical and sexual abuse of p...

Man jailed for shaking and killing his baby son

A man who shook and killed his baby son in a fit of rage because he would not feed is jailed for seven years and three months.

Victor Meldrew actor Richard Wilson suffers heart attack

Actor Richard Wilson pulls out of his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show after suffering a heart attack.

Piping World Championships get under way in Glasgow

Thousands of pipers will converge on Glasgow over the next two days for The World Pipe Band Championships.

Two men admit possessing cocaine at Glasgow Airport

Two men plead guilty to possessing cocaine at Glasgow Airport after striking a deal with prosecutors.

Operations hit as Royal Alexandra Hospital without water

Dozens of operations are postponed at a busy Scottish hospital and 999 patients diverted elsewhere following a water supply problem.

Edinburgh records busiest ever month for a Scottish airport

Edinburgh Airport reports the highest number of passengers for a Scottish airport on record.

Men jailed for attack on former Scotland goalkeeper

Two men who struggled with former Scotland goalkeeper Rab Douglas during a pitch invasion are both been jailed for three months.

Mothballed Scots steel plant to restart production

Steel production is set to resume next month at one of two Lanarkshire plants that were mothballed last year.

Motorcyclist, 23, killed in crash in North Ayrshire

A 23-year-old man dies after his motorcycle collides with two other vehicles at Beith in North Ayrshire.

Two people killed in road crash on A723 in South Lanarkshire

Two people have died following a road crash in South Lanarkshire.

Crinan Canal in Argyll and Bute closed due to heavy rainfall

The Crinan Canal in Argyll and Bute is closed until further notice due to heavy rainfall.

Man dies after two vehicle crash on A77

A 55-year-old man dies after a crash between a car and a lorry on the A77 in Ayrshire.

Man charged with rape of 14-year-old girl outside supermarket

A man appears in court charged with raping a 14-year-old girl outside a supermarket in East Renfrewshire.

Police hunt "reckless" man who set fire to Airdrie pub

CCTV images from a North Lanarkshire pub that was badly damaged by fire reveal the blaze was deliberate.

James Forrest: Celtic winger signs up until 2019

Scotland winger James Forrest signs a new deal with Celtic, tying him to the club until the summer of 2019.

Man sought over 'serious violence' investigation

Police release an image of a man they urgently want to trace following "recent serious crimes of violence".

Asad Shah murder prompts Scots law review

The law covering religiously aggravated crimes is to be reviewed in the wake of the murder of Asad Shah after the Lord Advocate raised conce...

Rangers v Peterhead

Rangers boss Mark Warburton will make changes to their line up for the League Cup visit of League One Peterhead.

Dundee United v Partick Thistle

Dundee United welcome back midfielder Scott Fraser for the League Cup visit of top flight Partick Thistle.

Hamilton Academical v Greenock Morton

Hamilton Academical add to their options with two players returning from bans for the League Cup visit of Morton.

Celtic: Tom Rogic signs new three-year contract

Australian international midfielder Tom Rogic signs a new three-year contract at Celtic, committing to Parkhead until 2019.

Marvin Johnson: Interest in winger no surprise to Motherwell boss

Manager Mark McGhee is not sure if Motherwell will be able to keep winger Marvin Johnson at Fir Park.

Glasgow Warriors: Jonny Gray & Henry Pyrgos to be co-captains this season

Glasgow Warriors name lock Jonny Gray and scrum-half Henry Pyrgos as co-captains for the forthcoming season.

Scott Sinclair sold on Celtic transfer by Stiliyan Petrov

The winger says he left Aston Villa to rejuvenate his career by working with manager Brendan Rodgers again.

Alan Archibald keen to reward Partick Thistle fans with cup run

Manager Alan Archibald admits Partick Thistle have struggled in cup competitions in recent seasons.

Celtic v Motherwell

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish League Cup game between Celtic and Motherwell.

Ayr United v Aberdeen

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish League Cup game between Ayr United and Aberdeen.

Man detained over rape of 14-year-old girl outside supermarket

A man is detained by police investigating the rape of a 14-year-old girl outside a supermarket in East Renfrewshire.

Glasgow Subway to reopen on Wednesday after works delay

Glasgow's Subway system will reopen on Wednesday morning - more than one week later than planned following a month-long closure for mode...

Aggreko buys US climate control equipment firm Dryco

Temporary power suppler Aggreko is expanding its offering in the US by buying industrial climate control equipment specialist Dryco.

The people's champion

Scotland's first-ever boxing world champion, Benny Lynch, is hailed "the people's champion" at a reception in Glasgow to h...

Probe after man found dead in wooded area in Glasgow

Police say the death of a man whose body was found in a wooded area in the south of Glasgow is being treated as "unexplained".

Renfrew taxi driver jailed over Lockerbie cocaine haul

A Renfrew taxi driver caught near Lockerbie ferrying high purity cocaine with a street value of £300,000 is jailed for 32 months.

MV Hedridean Isles repaired and returned to Islay route

A Caledonian MacBrayne-run ferry is returned to its route serving Islay following repairs to damage caused when it collided with a pier.

'Golden hello' offered to some new GPs in Scotland

The Scottish government is hoping to encourage more junior doctors to consider a career in general practice.

Second man arrested over shotgun attack in Glasgow's Govan area

A second man is arrested in connection with a shotgun attack in Glasgow which injured two others.

Asad Shah killing: 'Disrespecting Islam' murderer jailed

A 32-year-old man is jailed for a minimum of 27 years for murdering Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah in a religiously-motivated attack.

Police acted 'unlawfully' in data case, says tribunal

A judicial tribunal which investigated whether Police Scotland breached spying guidelines rules the force acted "unlawfully."

Stolen car linked to prisoner Anthony Ferrie found in Motherwell

A stolen car that police believe is linked to a prisoner who escaped from a private security firm's van is found in Lanarkshire.

Careless driver convicted of causing teenager's death at petrol station

An 83-year-old man who reversed over a teenager at a Renfrewshire petrol station is convicted of causing her death by careless driving.

Kirkintilloch man identified as A710 crash victim

A 24-year-old man from Kirkintilloch is identified as the victim of a road crash in Dumfries and Galloway at the weekend.

Girl, 14, raped outside Barrhead Asda

A major police investigation is underway into the rape of a 14-year-old girl outside a supermarket in East Renfrewshire.

Celebrity support for Benny Lynch statue campaign

A civic reception will be held in Glasgow later to help raise funds for a statue commemorating Scotland's first-ever world champion boxe...

CCTV image appeal over assault outside Garage nightclub

Police release a CCTV image of a man they want to trace in connection with a serious assault near a nightclub in Glasgow.

Murder probe after man dies following fight outside football ground

The death of a man who was seriously injured outside a football ground in Glasgow is being treated as murder.

Man injured after being hit by bus in Glasgow

A man is believed to have been seriously injured after he was struck by a bus in Glasgow.

Piping Live! music festival gets under way in Glasgow

Glasgow's Piping Live! festival is under way with the week-long event set to conclude at the weekend with the World Pipe Band Championsh...

Hearts 1-2 Celtic: Jamie Walker a 'cheat', says Celtic's Scott Brown

Celtic captain Scott Brown describes Jamie Walker as a "cheat" after the latter won a penalty in Hearts' 2-1 defeat at Tynecas...

Heart of Midlothian 1-2 Celtic

Debutant Scott Sinclair grabs the winner as Celtic open their Scottish Premiership title defence with victory at Hearts.

Scott Sinclair: Celtic sign Aston Villa winger on four-year deal

Winger Scott Sinclair completes his move to Scottish champions Celtic on a four-year contract from Aston Villa.

Hibernian Ladies win 19-0, cup holders Glasgow City progress

Hibernian Ladies claim a 19-0 win in the third round of the Scottish Cup as holders Glasgow City also progress.

Martyn Waghorn: Rangers await verdict on injured striker

Rangers await news of how long they will be without Martyn Waghorn after the striker suffers a hamstring injury against Hamilton.

Kilmarnock 1-2 Motherwell: Lee Clark denies abusing match officials

Manager Lee Clark denies directing any foul or abusive language at officials during Kilmarnock's 2-1 loss to Motherwell.

Josh Magennis: Kilmarnock turn down Charlton bid

Kilmarnock turn down English League One side Charlton's latest offer for Northern Irish international striker Josh Magennis.

Weekend Scottish football reports

Match previews and reports for all of Saturday and Sunday's Scottish football matches.

Man dies after fight outside Shettleston football ground

A man dies and three others are injured after a disturbance outside a football ground in the east end of Glasgow.

Unseasonable winds across Scotland cause disruption

High winds cause disruption in parts of Scotland, with gusts of more than 100mph recorded in the Cairngorms.

Dramatic rescue saves five as boat sinks off Ayrshire coast

Rescuers use a mobile phone signal to pinpoint five men whose small boat was sinking in rough seas off the Ayrshire coast.

Glasgow Queen Street station tunnel reopens

The rail tunnel at Glasgow Queen Street reopens after being closed for 20 weeks during improvement works.

Crewman seriously injured in fishing boat incident

A crewman is in hospital after being seriously injured in an incident onboard a fishing vessel off the Clyde coast.

Man armed with knife robs Uddingston RBS branch

A man armed with a knife leaves staff "extremely shaken" after he robbed a branch of Royal Bank of Scotland in South Lanarkshire.

Rangers 1-1 Hamilton Academical

Rangers need a Martyn Waghorn goal to secure a draw on their return to the Premiership against an impressive Hamilton.

Wall collapses on to Partick street

Emergency services attend street in Partick after reports that a wall has collapsed on to the street.

Man arrested over Cumbernauld car drugs find

A 46-year-old man is arrested after police stopped a car near a roundabout in Cumbernauld and found drugs.

Supercar festival with racing-track takes over Glasgow

A new festival celebrating the world of motoring takes place in Glasgow this weekend.

Prestwick beach reopens after scare over asbestos material

Prestwick beach reopens a week after it was closed following the discovery of asbestos-related material.

Search for escaped prisoner Anthony Ferrie focuses on Lanarkshire

The police search for a prisoner who escaped from a private security firm's van after a hospital visit is focussing on the Lanarkshire a...

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 29 July and 5 August.

Cake-eating pine martens thrive at underground power station

A family of cake-eating pine martens, known as the "Loch Awe Four" are thriving at Cruachan power station.

Man jailed over drugs lab explosion at Glasgow flat

A man whose home-made drug lab exploded - injuring people and causing £1m of damage to a Glasgow tenement - is jailed for six years and four...

Wind warnings in place across Scotland over weekend

The Met Office issues yellow "be aware" warnings of strong winds across most parts of Scotland this weekend.

Biker dies after collision with car in Pollokshields in Glasgow

A biker in his 30s dies after a collision with a car in the south side of Glasgow.

Scotland matches moved to new venues at Ayr and Edinburgh

Scotland's upcoming matches against UAE are moved to new venues after heavy rain damaged Mannofield in Aberdeen.

Cumbrae alert after WW2 mine caught in trawler net

Part of the island of Cumbrae is cordoned off after a World War Two bomb became entangled in a trawler's net.

'Urgent action' needed on Scottish roads

Urgent action is needed to improve the condition of Scotland's road network, the country's spending watchdog warns.

Masked thieves caught after dropping phone in Midlothian

Two masked men who broke into a 76-year-old woman's home looking for drugs were tracked down after one of them dropped his mobile phone....

Celtic may face Dundalk, Copenhagen, Zagreb, Ludogorets or Be'er Sheva

Celtic are seeded in Friday's Champions League play-off round draw and could face a trip to Bulgaria, Croatia or Israel.

Police appeal over attempted robbery

Police release images of a man they want to trace over an assault with an attempt to rob in Glasgow.

Celtic 2-1 Astana (agg 3-2): Calm Moussa Dembele delights Celtic boss

Brendan Rodgers praises the "composure" displayed by Moussa Dembele after Celtic's late penalty winner against FC Astana.

Davis Cup: Great Britain & Argentina to play semi-final in Glasgow

The Davis Cup semi-final between defending champions Great Britain and Argentina will be played in Glasgow in September.

'Smallest club' Hamilton Accies up against it - Martin Canning

Hamilton boss Martin Canning has challenged the "smallest club" to upset the odds in this season's Premiership.

Bank of Scotland to close 23 branches

The Bank of Scotland announces it is to close 23 branches across Scotland.

Two arrests over 'terrifying' armed raid at McDonalds in Coatbridge

Two men are arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a McDonalds restaurant near Coatbridge.

Man jailed for getting teenage girl pregnant while wife was expecting

A man who got a 13-year-old girl pregnant while his wife was expecting their child is jailed for seven-an-a-half years.

Message in a bottle girl 'Kacey' is traced after internet appeal

A young girl from Greenock who wrote a message in a bottle is traced after an internet appeal goes viral.

Martin Fitzpatrick jailed over dog row stabbing

A 27-year-old who tried to kill a man after a row over dogs turned violent is jailed for six years.

Bus driver guilty of driving into flood water

A bus driver who had to be rescued along with 12 passengers after his vehicle became stranded in flood water is convicted of careless drivin...

Temporary power firm Aggreko reports 31% profits drop

Temporary power suppler Aggreko reports a 31% drop in profits to £61m as part of its half-year figures.

Two further men arrested over Scottish Cup Final disorder

Two more men are arrested over the pitch invasion and disorder at the end of the Scottish Cup Final.

Robber escapes after bank raid in South Lanarkshire

A robber makes off with a four-figure sum of money after threatening staff at a Royal Bank of Scotland in South Lanarkshire.

Teenager charged after investigation linked to missing Fife man

A teenager is charged under the Communications Act following an investigation into online abuse relating to a missing Fife man.

Celtic v FC Astana

Kolo Toure could make his Celtic debut in Wednesday's Champions League qualifier with Astana but Nir Bitton and Erik Sviatchenko are dou...

Celtic: Scott Brown sees Aberdeen as biggest threat to sixth title in row

Celtic captain Scott Brown singles out Aberdeen as the main challengers to their title defence this season.

Josh Magennis: Kilmarnock reject offer from Oldham

Kilmarnock turn down an offer for Northern Ireland striker Josh Magennis from Oldham Athletic.

Glasgow City Council blocks weekend Republican march

Glasgow City Council declines permission for an Irish Republican march to go ahead on Saturday.

Two people hurt in light aircraft crash north of Oban

Two people have been injured after their light aircraft crashed in Argyll.

Glasgow home of comedy legend Stan Laurel commemorated

Comedy great Stan Laurel is to be commemorated with a plaque on the Glasgow tenement where he grew up.

Social Bite sandwich shop chain gets £550,000 lottery boost

A sandwich shop chain that helps the homeless receives a £550,000 donation to expand its work.

Network Rail fined £130,000 over health and safety failings

Network Rail has been fined £130,000 for health and safety breaches after a worker touched a live cable and suffered "catastrophic...

Death of man in lane near Wishaw 'not suspicious'

Police say the death of a man whose body was found in a lane in North Lanarkshire is not suspicious.

Rapist who scoured sandpaper over victim's face jailed

A 50-year-old man who scoured a woman's face with sandpaper before raping her is jailed for six years.

Irn Bru maker AG Barr forecasts dip in revenues

Scottish soft drinks maker AG Barr says it anticipates a dip in first-half sales in the face of "challenging market conditions".

Ex-karate champion jailed for hammer attack

A former karate champion is jailed for carrying out a hammer and knife attack while wearing a boiler suit, surgical gloves and balaclava.

Old Victoria Infirmary campus in Glasgow sold for housing

The former Victoria Infirmary campus in Glasgow's south side is to sold for housing.

'Pitch black' Cineworld reopens after power failure

Europe's tallest cinema reopens after a power cut left customers having to evacuate the building using "pitch black" stairwell...

Westminster culture committee backs 'Scottish Six' plans

MPs on Westminster's culture committee say the BBC should press ahead with proposals for a 'Scottish Six' news programme.

Prestwick beach asbestos removal work gets under way

Work begins to remove potentially hazardous material from the beach at Prestwick in Ayshire.

Man in court over murder of Glasgow pensioner Gordon Bolam

A 19-year-old man appears in court charged with the murder of 68-year-old Gordon Bolam in his flat in Glasgow.

ScotRail makes fresh offer to union ahead of planned strikes

ScotRail makes a new offer aimed at averting fresh strikes in a dispute over the increased use of trains with driver-operated doors.

Death of man whose body was found in Wishaw lane 'unexplained'

Police are treating the death of a man whose body was found in a lane in North Lanarkshire as unexplained.

Murder trial witness guilty of raping two women

A man whose evidence helped convict three killers in a high-profile murder trial faces prison after being convicted of raping two women.

Navy lieutenant sentenced over Faslane sexual assault

A navy lieutenant who sexually assaulted a female colleague at the Faslane nuclear base is given a three month suspended sentence.

Death crash driver sentenced

A man who caused the death of a 62-year-old biker in a head-on collision is given a community sentence.

Independent probe over Police Scotland data rule breaches

An independent inquiry is to be held after Police Scotland breached data guidelines while trying to determine details of a journalist's ...

Former boxing champion Scott Harrison back in British jail

Former champion boxer Scott Harrison returns to Scotland to serve the remainder of a four-year prison term imposed in Spain over assault cha...

Bid to scrap Offensive Behaviour at Football Act launched

An official bid to repeal the Scottish government's Offensive Behaviour at Football Act is launched by a Labour MSP.

Months of work on M74, M73 and M8 to cause major delays

Drivers are being warned to expect months of "significant delays" on central Scotland's motorways as work begins to install ne...

Celtic face Motherwell in Scottish League Cup last 16

Celtic host Motherwell and Hearts take on St Johnstone in all-top-flight ties in the last 16 of the Scottish League Cup.

Glasgow Warriors: Finn Russell to miss start of the season

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend says he expects Finn Russell to miss the start of the new season.

Kilmarnock exit after draw with Rovers

Kilmarnock and Albion Rovers both exit the League Cup as the League One side win the shoot-out after a draw at Rugby Park.

Celtic 1-3 Barcelona: Celtic's Bitton could miss Astana clash

Nir Bitton could miss Celtic's Champions League qualifier against Astana after picking up an injury in the friendly loss to Barcelona.

Cineworld apology over 'pitch black' Glasgow evacuation

Cineworld apologises to customers who had to be evacuated from an 18-screen complex in the dark after a power cut.

Man arrested over Glasgow death

A 19-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of 68-year-old Gordon Bolam in his flat in Glasgow.

Armed robber stole cans of juice from Glasgow petrol station

A robber armed with what appeared to be a gun was chased from a Glasgow petrol station with only some cans of juice.