Crash closes major Glasgow route

A crash involving a number of vehicles closes a main road in the Scotstoun area in the west of Glasgow.

Ex-Salvation Army man jailed for raping young recruits

A former Salvation Army captain is jailed for seven years for raping two female recruits more than 30 years ago.

CalMac strike threat averted after pay talks

The threat of strike action at Caledonian MacBrayne ferries is called off after union members accepted a revised pay offer.

Boy, 13, charged with attempted murder after Paisley attack

A 13-year-old boy appears in court charged with attempted murder after a gang attack on a man in Renfrewshire.

Vehicle's tyres 'shot out' during police incident

Police have used shotgun rounds to stop a vehicle during an intelligence-led operation in the northeast of Glasgow.

Boxer 'critical' after Glasgow bout

Dundee boxer Mike Towell is in a "critical" condition in hospital after becoming unwell at a bout in Glasgow on Thursday night.

Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial: Defence claims accused is 'scapegoat'

A man accused of murdering Surjit Singh Chhokar in 1998 has been made a "scapegoat" for the killing, his QC claims.

Galashiels man jailed for abusing and raping girls

A man from the Scottish Borders is jailed for five years for the abuse and rape of young girls.

Your pictures of Scotland: 23-30 September

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 23 and 30 September.

Man charged over Aberdeen versus Rangers game

A 23-year-old man is charged after being accused of running on to the pitch during the Aberdeen versus Rangers game on Sunday.

Serious two-vehicle crash closes A713

A two-vehicle crash closes the A713 at Drumjohn between Dalmellington in East Ayrshire and Dalry in Dumfries and Galloway.

Fourth arrest over ‘hanging’ effigies of Rangers fans at Celtic game

A fourth person is arrested after effigies of Rangers fans were hung from the stands during the recent Glasgow derby at Celtic Park.

Trial of drugs combination to treat lung and pancreatic cancers

A new combination of drugs to treat lung and pancreatic cancers is to be trialled in Scotland.

Crowd trouble warning from government after Hibernian-Rangers disorder

The Scottish government tells football authorities it may try to force them to deal with crowd trouble after charges to Rangers and Hibs are...

Eric Black named in corruption claims

Southampton assistant boss Eric Black gave undercover reporters advice on how to bribe officials at other clubs, the Daily Telegraph claims....

Brendan Rodgers: Celtic would be major threat in English League

Brendan Rodgers thinks the English League does not want to include Celtic because the Glasgow club would be "a major threat".

Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend open to investment

Gregor Townsend applauds Scottish Rugby's decision to ask members to allow it to put Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors up for sale.

Car crashes through window of filling station in Coatbridge

A filling station in North Lanarkshire is badly damaged after a car crashes through its shop window.

Rangers' Mark Warburton accepts one-game touchline ban

Rangers manager Mark Warburton will sit in the stand against Partick Thistle after accepting a one-game suspension.

Baby-shaking woman faces jail for leaving boy disabled

A woman faces up to five years in prison after admitting shaking a seven-month-old baby so severely she left him disabled.

Sturgeon gives assurance on development agency HIE

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the Scottish government will make sure Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) can continue to provid...

Celtic fined for 'illicit banner' as Legia Warsaw must play behind closed doors

Celtic are fined 10,000 euros by Uefa for the displaying of an "illicit banner" during the match against Hapoel Beer Sheva.

Man in serious condition after stabbing in Glasgow street

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being found with stab wounds in a Glasgow street.

Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial: Jurors asked to convict accused

Jurors in the Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial are asked to convict Ronnie Coulter of the "tragic" stabbing in 1998.

Two more arrests over ‘hanging’ effigies of Rangers fans at Celtic game

Two more men are arrested after effigies of Rangers fans were hung from the stands during the recent Glasgow derby at Celtic Park.

'Stranded' officer cadet back home in the Highlands

One of four officer cadets from City of Glasgow College who was stranded at sea on a ship off south east Asia for about four weeks returns t...

Arrest over indecent exposure incident in Glasgow cemetery

A man is arrested in connection with an indecent exposure incident at a Glasgow cemetery.

Still Game returns with new live shows

Comedy show Still Game is to go back on stage with a series of live shows, just months after returning to television.

Champions League: Celtic v Manchester City

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Celtic and Manchester City.

Scottish Cup final cases against clubs dropped

SFA panel dismisses disciplinary cases against Hibernian and Rangers over the pitch invasion that followed the Scottish Cup final.

Mark Warburton: Rangers boss offered one-match ban over 'language'

Mark Warburton receives a notice of complaint alleging he "used offensive, abusing and insulting language" towards officials.

Scottish Rugby considers putting Glasgow and Edinburgh up for sale

The Scottish Rugby Union is to ask members to allow it to put Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby up for sale.

Glasgow Warriors to sign USA back row Langilangi Haupeakui

United States back row Langilangi Haupeakui is to join Glasgow Warriors, subject to a visa and medical.

High winds warning for Scotland updated

The Met Office has updated its yellow "be aware" warning of high winds for Scotland on Thursday, with gusts of 75mph now expected....

Surjit Singh Chhokar trial: Accused 'admitted stabbing'

A man accused of murdering Surjit Singh Chhokar in 1998 admitted stabbing him to his former sister-in-law, a trial hears.

Asleep at wheel driver jailed for three years over death

A student who fell asleep at the wheel of a car after a night of partying is jailed for three years after he admitted killing another driver...

Men in Christmas jumpers sought over street attack

Police investigating a serious assault outside a Chinese restaurant in Glasgow city centre release CCTV images of two men wearing Christmas ...

CCTV image appeal over attack outside Glasgow's Buff Club

Police investigating a serious assault outside a nightclub in Glasgow city centre release a CCTV image of a man they want to trace.

Attacks on NHS staff in Glasgow health board area stands at 3,600 cases

There were more than 3,600 cases of verbal or physical attacks on staff at Scotland's largest health board last year, new figures show.

Stranded cadets' ship docks in Singapore

A ship carrying four officer cadets from City of Glasgow College docks in Singapore after being stranded by owners' collapse.

Dalzell steelworks in Motherwell to formally reopen

First minister Nicola Sturgeon is due to formally reopen Scotland's last major steelworks in Lanarkshire.

Diageo offers former Kilmarnock plant site as gift

Diageo offers the site of its former Johnnie Walker bottling plant in Kilmarnock as a gift for the planned redevelopment of the town centre....

Teenagers charged with attempted murder after Paisley attack

Two teenage girls ppeared in court charged with attempted murder after a man was seriously injured in an incident in Paisley in Renfrewshire...

Daniel Adams and Mark Russell charged after drugs seizure

Two men from Aberdeen appear in court after drugs worth more than £300,000 were found by police in North Lanarkshire.

MP Natalie McGarry charged over fraud allegations

Glasgow East MP Natalie McGarry is charged by police in connection with alleged fraud offences.

Surjit Singh Chhokar trial: Accused 'made perfect murder claim'

The sister of a man accused of stabbing Surjit Singh Chhokar in 1998 tells a trial he claimed that he had "got away with the perfect mu...

Man 'exposed himself' to woman in Glasgow cemetery

Police attempt to trace a man who exposed himself to a 65-year-old woman in a Glasgow cemetery.

CCTV images appeal over street attack in Glasgow

Police investigating a serious assault in central Glasgow have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace.

Irn Bru maker AG Barr plans to cut workforce by 10%

Soft drinks maker AG Barr announces plans to cut 10% of its workforce as part of a major reorganisation of the company.

Father appeals over missing teenage son Scott Diver

The father of a vulnerable teenage boy, who has been missing from his home for more than a week, appeals for him to get in touch.

Rail delays after man hit by train at Polmont station

Rail services are disrupted after a man was fatally injured by a train at a station near Falkirk.

Two charged after Aberdeen versus Rangers game

Two people are charged for alleged offences in connection with the football match between Aberdeen and Rangers on Sunday.

Stranded cadets could leave Hanjin vessel on Wednesday

Four sea cadets stranded onboard a container vessel in the South China Sea could finally set foot on dry land later this week.

Man suffers facial injuries in Clydebank attack

Police appeal for information after a man suffered serious facial injuries in an attack in Clydebank at the weekend.

Gang leader Alexander Donnelly ordered to hand over cash

A leader of a Glasgow drugs gang is ordered to hand over £52,000 in earnings from crime.

Hawick, Irvine, Clackmannanshire and Fife share £10m business boost

Business Minister Paul Wheelhouse announces the four areas to share a £10m fund designed to boost economic development.

Glasgow Building evacuated after car hits gas main

A block of flats in Glasgow is evacuated after a suspected stolen car crashed into a building causing a gas leak.

Motherwell, Greenock and Arbroath are 'most affordable commuter towns'

Motherwell, Greenock and Arbroath are Scotland's most affordable commuter towns, according to a banking survey.

Thousands drawn to 2016 Comic Con at SECC

More than 30,000 fans descend on the SECC in Glasgow for this year's Comic Con event.

Police stop 1,000 people in hunt for teenager Scott Diver

Police searching for a missing 16-year-old boy speak to a thousand people as part of an operation to find him.

Rangers team bus vandalised outside Aberdeen hotel

Police are investigating after the Rangers team bus was vandalised outside an Aberdeen hotel.

Two men injured in serious assault in Glasgow city centre

Two men are injured in what police describe as a serious assault in Glasgow city centre.

Man, 54, arrested over woman's death in Govanhill

A 54-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of a woman in the Govanhill area of Glasgow.

Celtic 6-1 Kilmarnock: Moussa Dembele 'still has way to go' - Rodgers

Celtic's Moussa Dembele "has a lot of improvement in him" says Brendan Rodgers after the striker's latest brace of goals.

Dunfermline Athletic v St Mirren

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

Men arrested after drugs worth £300,000 recovered

Two men from Aberdeen are arrested after drugs worth more than £300,000 are found by police in North Lanarkshire.

Celtic v Kilmarnock

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

Partick Thistle v Motherwell

Live coverage followed by the match report from Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Partick Thistle and Motherwell.

Aberdeen "disappointed" with early semi-final kick-off at Hampden

Aberdeen say it is "very regrettable" next month's cup semi-final with Morton has been given a lunchtime kick-off at Hampden.

Aberdeen v Rangers

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Aberdeen and Rangers.

Dundee United v Greenock Morton

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

Falkirk v Ayr United

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

Raith Rovers v Dumbarton

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

Aberdeen v Rangers: Key points at stake in eagerly-awaited return

With the teams meeting at Pittodrie for the first time in almost five years, Liam McLeod looks forward to the return of the Aberdeen and Ran...

Hampden to stage League Cup semi-finals

Both Scottish League Cup semi-finals, Morton v Aberdeen and Rangers v Celtic, will be played at Hampden Park next month.

Scottish League Cup: Rangers face Celtic in semis, Morton draw Aberdeen

Rangers will face Celtic in the semi-final of the Betfred Cup, while Greenock Morton are drawn to face Aberdeen.

Police probe 'suspicious' death of woman in Govanhill

The death of a 43-year-old woman in the Govanhill area of Glasgow is being treated as suspicious. by police

Police 'increasingly worried' for missing teen Scott Diver

Police searching for a missing 16-year-old boy, not seen for a week, say they are becoming increasingly worried about him.

Police watchdog probe after man's death in Stevenston

The Police watchdog launches an investigation into the events leading up to a man's death in Ayrshire.

German World War Two watch sold after 70 years in drawer

A rare German military watch which lay in a drawer in a Lanarkshire house for almost 70 years sells for more than £54,000 at auction.

Woman charged with stabbing and killing man in Kilmarnock

A woman appears in court charged with killing a man who was found dying outside his East Ayrshire home.

Funeral held for son of former loyalist paramilitary Johnny Adair

A funeral service is held for the son of former loyalist paramilitary leader Johnny Adair who was found dead at a property in Troon two week...

Chhokar murder trial: 'Box of knives' not in court

The Surjit Sing Chhokar murder trial hears how a box of knives allegedly discarded by the accused is not among the Crown's court product...

Man, 20, stabbed in street attack in Glasgow

A 20-year-old man is in a stable condition in hospital after being stabbed in a street attack in Glasgow.

Woman hit by car at pedestrian crossing in Glasgow

A 19-year-old woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being struck by a car in Glasgow.

Amphetamine trafficking prison officer jailed for five years

A prison officer who became involved in a drug trafficking operation with two others is jailed for five years.

Horn Please, Glasgow: a bit sleazy, a lot delicious – restaurant review | Marina O’Loughlin

Is the bread pakora delicate, nuanced, considered? No chance. Do we wolf it like animals? Hell, yes My husband, whose approach to shopping ...

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 16 and 23 September.

Driver admits killing woman who was returning from son's wedding

A 21-year-old man admits causing the death of a woman by dangerous driving as she was on the way home from her son's wedding in Glasgow....

Rangers striker Kenny Miller arrested over restaurant incident

Rangers striker Kenny Miller is arrested in connection with an alleged disturbance at a restaurant, hours after his team lost 5-1 to Celtic....

Labour gains North Lanarkshire Council seat from SNP

Labour gains the Coatbridge North seat on North Lanarkshire Council from the SNP following a by-election.

Trains disrupted by signalling fault between Glasgow and Pollokshields

Services on a number of rails routes are suspended due to a signalling problem between Glasgow Central and Pollokshields West.

A bit different

A quick glance through the visitors' book at the Glasgow Women's Library is testament to its global reach as it celebrates its 25th ...

Licensed trade says Old Firm match on Hogmanay 'is senseless'

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) says the decision to play the next Rangers v Celtic league game on Hogmanay is "senseles...

Threefold rise in child trafficking into Scotland

The trafficking of vulnerable children into Scotland has risen threefold since 2011, according to new figures obtained by BBC Scotland.

Celtic fan faces trial over 'offensive banner and effigies'

A Celtic fan is to stand trial charged with displaying an allegedly offensive banner and blow-up effigies at the recent Old Firm match.

Man who admitted stabbing fellow partygoer cleared of murder

A man who admitted killing a fellow partygoer and claimed he acted in self defence is cleared of murder.

Scottish Cadets stranded in South China sea after Hanjin bankruptcy

Four Scottish cadets are stranded at sea after South Korea's biggest shipping company filed for bankruptcy.

Robert Burns' songs 'stripped back to original style'

The songs of Robert Burns are stripped back to how they originally sounded by academics at Glasgow University.

Arrests made after Scottish Cup Final disorder reach 76

Six more men are arrested in connection with disorder at the end of May's Scottish Cup Final.

Glasgow's Willow Tea Rooms opens at new home in Watt Brothers store

Glasgow's Willow Tea Rooms reopens at Watt brothers department store after leaving its former home in a Charles Rennie Mackintosh design...

Chhokar murder trial: Witness says she 'has brain fog'

A witness at the Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial is unable to recall telling previous trials that the accused asked her to dispose of kniv...

Asad Shah murder: 'Disrespecting Islam' killer bids to cut jail time

A man jailed for life for murdering a shopkeeper who he claimed had disrespected Islam is given leave to appeal his 27-year minimum jail ter...

M8 crash driver admits causing Wayne Strickland's death

A driver from Kilmarnock admits causing the death of another motorist on the M8 in West Lothian.

Man shot by police during siege admits attempted murder

A man who was shot by police after firing a crossbow at officers during a siege in North Ayrshire admits a charge of attempted murder.

Dog survives after swallowing six-inch cow rib bone

A dog comes through emergency surgery after managing to swallow a six-inch cow rib bone he was given as a treat

Woman guilty of abusing OAPs at care home in Stevenston

A carer is convicted of attacking three vulnerable residents at a nursing home in Stevenston, North Ayrshire.

Police probe 'suspicious' death of 41-year-old man in Kilmarnock

The death of a man who was found seriously injured at a house in Kilmarnock is being treated as suspicious, police say.

Seven-mile queues following M8 accident

Drivers face a seven-mile tailback after an early morning accident on the M8 in Glasgow caused damage to a bridge.

Five Scottish universities ranked in world top 200

Five Scottish universities feature in a respected list of the world's top 200 higher education institutions.

Dog-fighting trainer Tony Barbara jailed for eight months

A man convicted of training pit bull terriers for illegal fights is jailed after defying a ban on keeping dogs and other cruelty offences.

Profits up at Lord Haughey's refrigeration company

The refrigeration company run by Lord Haughey reports a rise in profit, helped by the sale of a household gas servicing division.

Glasgow University archivists find John Knox's Bible

Experts believe a unidentified bible held by Glasgow University may have belonged to John Knox - a founding father of the Protestant Reforma...

Man seriously injured in street stabbing in Glasgow

A man is seriously injured after being stabbed in a Glasgow street by a group who made off in three cars.

Chhokar murder trial: Accused 'spoke of harming victim'

A man accused of the 1998 murder of Surjit Singh Chhokar laughed and joked with his nephew as they discussed harming him, a court hears.

Man jailed for 'brutal' stabbing murder amid row over woman

A man is jailed for life for carrying out a "brutal" stabbing murder following a row over a woman.

Police appeal over disorder at Celtic v Rangers game

Police set up a dedicated email address to gather images and video footage of disorder and vandalism at the recent Celtic v Rangers game.

On your marks

Meet four inspiring people from the 30,000 who are expected to take part in the Great Scottish Run events on Sunday, 2 October.

Pedestrian injured after being hit by car in Glasgow

A man is being treated in hospital after being struck by a car in Glasgow city centre.

Aberdeen v Rangers: I did not enjoy "nasty" Dons matches - Barry Ferguson

Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson says he did not enjoy playing in the "nasty" fixtures against Aberdeen.

Scottish League Cup: Rangers v Queen of the South

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Scottish League Cup game between Rangers and Queen of the South.

Scottish League Cup: Greenock Morton v Dundee United

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Scottish League Cup game between Greenock Morton and Dundee United.

Celtic v Alloa Athletic

Jozo Simunovic may start for Celtic against Alloa Athletic, who have won all but one of their matches this season.

Joey Barton: Investigation into betting claim about Rangers midfielder

BBC Scotland learns that an investigation is under way into claims that Rangers midfielder Joey Barton bet on a football match.

Joey Barton: Rangers midfielder has no way back, says Barry Ferguson

Former captain Barry Ferguson says Joey Barton has no future at Rangers following his three-week club suspension.

New £12m hybrid ferry handed to CalMac by Ferguson yard

A new £12.3m diesel-electric hybrid ferry is delivered to CalMac for use on its Clyde and Hebridean routes.

Big moves for vessels at Scottish Maritime Museum

Two historic ships are being moved to new homes within the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine, North Ayrshire.

Chhokar murder trial: Witness denies revenge motive

A witness in the Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial denies that her evidence is motivated by revenge.

Woman jailed for battering boy at house in Kilwinning

A woman who battered an eight-year-old boy and pierced his skin with a knife is jailed for 15 months.

Joey Barton wanted to join Celtic - Peter Lawwell

Chief executive Peter Lawwell dismisses claims by Joey Barton that Celtic wanted to sign him before he joined Rangers.

Two men jailed over death of Sean Banks in Uddingston

Two men who killed a teenager in a street attack in Uddingston are jailed for a total of 26 years.

Appeal after Paisley sandwich shop robbery

Police are searching for a man who robbed a sandwich shop in Paisley after threatening staff with a knife and blunt weapon.

Celtic reveal return to profit with annual figures

Celtic announce a profit of £500,000 for the financial year ending on 30 June, compared with a loss of nearly £4m in the previous 12 months....

Chhokar murder trial: Witness sorry over lawyer 'lying' claim

A witness in the Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial apologises for calling defence QC Donald Findlay a "liar".

Four councils demand new tax-raising powers

Four breakaway Scottish councils are demanding new tax-raising powers in a bid to alleviate the impact of funding cuts.

Toddler bitten on face by dog on Troon beach

A two-year-old girl suffers a serious facial injury after being bitten by a dog on Troon beach.

Rail disruption after person hit by train in Glasgow

Rail services in west central Glasgow are disrupted after a person is struck by a train.

Rangers ban Barton for three weeks

Rangers suspend Joey Barton for three weeks following a training-ground dispute with team-mate Andy Halliday.

Glasgow's Red Road tower blocks 'too tough' for blast demolition

Some of Glasgow's iconic Red Road flats withstood a demolition blast because they were built with steel and were too tough, a report fin...

Scotland's favourite trees compete for crown

Trees including a bicycle-eating sycamore and an oak that inspired a famous fiddler are on the shortlist of Scotland's favourite trees.

Inverness 2-2 Celtic: Sviatchenko should have been sent off - Foran

Inverness boss Richie Foran feels Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko should have been sent off in the 2-2 draw between the sides.

Alex Rae: St Mirren terminate manager's contract after nine months

Scottish Championship bottom side St Mirren terminate the contracts of manager Alex Rae and his assistant, David Farrell.

Search for missing 13-year-old girl from Ayrshire

Police appeal for help to trace a 13-year-old girl who has gone missing from Ayrshire.

Mark Warburton no comment on Joey Barton's Rangers future

Rangers manager Mark Warburton walks out on his media conference after refusing to answer questions on Joey Barton.

Events held to mark second anniversary of indyref

Events are to be held in Scottish cities to mark the second anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum.

Man seriously injured in violent attack in Castlemilk

A 23-year-old man is treated for a serious injury to his face after a violent attack in the Castlemilk area of Glasgow.

Ayr Gold Cup: Brando beats favourite Growl to win Ryan's fourth title

Brando wins the Ayr Gold Cup, a fourth for trainer Kevin Ryan, with favourite Growl finishing second.

Ibrox petrol station attendant threatened with knife

A petrol station attendant is threatened with a knife during a robbery in Glasgow.

Woman blinded in one eye following Clydebank laser attack

Police are searching for two teenage boys after one of them shone a laser into a woman's eye in Clydebank, leaving her blind in one eye....

Dumbarton v St Mirren

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

Greenock Morton v Dunfermline Athletic

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

Hibernian v Ayr United

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

Rangers v Ross County

Joey Barton sits out for Rangers after an internal dispute as Ross County look forward to their first visit to Ibrox.

Kilmarnock v Partick Thistle

Ryan Scully starts in goals for the visitors, while Kilmarnock could give a debut to new striker Nathan Tyson.

Motherwell v Hamilton Academical

Motherwell striker Louis Moult could return to the starting line up as Hamilton skipper Mikey Devlin returns from injury.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Celtic

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is missing through injury again as Caley Thistle look to extend a good run of form.

Paralympics 2016: Gordon Reid says Andy Murray inspired him to win in Rio

Paralympic wheelchair tennis champion Gordon Reid says Andy Murray's Wimbledon-Olympic double inspired him in Rio.

Rio Paralympics 2016: Gordon Reid wins gold in wheelchair tennis singles

Gordon Reid beats team-mate Alfie Hewett to win Paralympics gold in the wheelchair tennis singles final.

Sex attack on teenager near River Leven at Balloch

A teenage girl has been subjected to a serious sex attack on a footpath near the River Leven.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers draws line under 7-0 loss to Barcelona

Brendan Rodgers insists there is "no leftover feeling" from Celtic's 7-0 loss in Barcelona as his side return to domestic matt...

Bus driver sacked for being drunk on school run

A bus driver who took primary school pupils home while over the drink-drive limit is sacked from his job.

St Kilda lost songs album tops classical music chart

An album of lost songs from the evacuated Hebridean archipelago of St Kilda has gone straight to the top of the classical album chart.

Ettrickbridge man convicted of Helensburgh babysitting sex abuse

A man is convicted of sexually abusing two young girls he used to babysit and attempting to rape one of them nearly 40 years ago.

Man robbed elderly couple in their Coatbridge home

Police attempt to trace a man who threatened and robbed an elderly man and woman in their home.

Joey Barton: Rangers midfielder bemused by banishment

Rangers midfielder Joey Barton believes his club-imposed suspension is "wrong" and says he will not apologise for wanting to win.

Teenage Celtic fans spat at and subjected to sectarian abuse

Two men are sought after three teenage Celtic fans are abused and spat at following their team's 5-1 victory over Rangers.

Your pictures of Scotland: 9-16 September

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 9 and 16 September.

Thorsten Stuckmann: Partick Thistle sign German goalkeeper

Partick Thistle sign German goalkeeper Thorsten Stuckmann on a short-term deal following an injury to first-choice Tomas Cerny.

Arrests made after Scottish Cup Final disorder reach 70

Five more men are arrested in connection with disorder at the end of May's Scottish Cup Final.

Caroline Glachan death: Reward for £10,0000 offered over 1996 murder

The Crimestoppers charity offers a £10,000 reward for information about the 1996 murder of Dunbartonshire schoolgirl Caroline Glachan.

Man, 84, dies in house fire in Partick

An 84-year-old man dies and an 83-year-old woman is being treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a house in the Partick area of Glasgo...

Marches held in Scotland over state pension changes

Demonstrations are being held to protest at the effects of the UK government's alterations to the state pension age.

'Bumper year' for wildflowers of Scotland

The National Trust for Scotland says 2016 has been a bumper year for wildflowers in rare and endangered Scottish lowland meadows.

Asbestos exposure has years' long legacy say campaigners

Campaigners are calling for greater support for victims of asbestos-related cancer who are fighting for civil compensation.

Celtic can win race for third in Group C - Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink

Former striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink says Celtic can recover from their Barcelona thrashing to finish third in Champions League Group C...

Pro12: Cardiff Blues v Glasgow Warriors (Fri)

Team news and preview as unbeaten teams Cardiff Blues and Glasgow Warriors meet in the Pro12 in the Welsh capital.

Joey Barton: Rangers tell midfielder to stay away after training ground row

Joey Barton is told to stay away from Rangers following a training ground altercation with team-mate Andy Halliday.

New image of man in NYC attack on Scots Muslim woman

Police in New York release further CCTV images of a man they are searching for after a Scottish Muslim woman's clothing was set on fire....

Angus E. coli cases 'may be linked' to cheese outbreak

An E. coli infection affecting children in Angus may be linked to the national outbreak, NHS Scotland confirms.

Rangers boss attacks 'negative' coverage

Manager Mark Warburton says media coverage following Rangers' 5-1 defeat by Celtic has been "inappropriate" and "depressi...

Judge's warning after Chhokar murder trial juror 'approached'

The judge in the Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial warns anyone against approaching jurors after one was spoken to about the case while on a...

Man who stole from dead friend sentenced to unpaid work

A man admits stealing £1,430 from a friend who he knew was lying dead in a flat in Glasgow.

Seven buses destroyed in Greenock depot fire

Seven buses are destroyed in a deliberate fire at a depot in Greenock, Inverclyde.

Finn Russell: Glasgow Warriors fly-half returns to action with Ayr

Gregor Townsend confirms Glasgow Warriors' Finn Russell will return to competitive action for Ayr at Hawick on Saturday.

Rangers 'years away' from title push, says Arthur Numan

Former player Arthur Numan says it will take "two to three years" before Rangers are in a position to challenge Celtic.

Boreland shooting: Three charged with perverting course of justice

Three men arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of John Boreland are charged with perverting the course of justice.

Blue star Simon Webbe to join River City drama

Singer and actor Simon Webbe, from the boy band Blue, is joining River City, BBC Scotland confirms.

Man convicted of murdering his partner in Glasgow

A 51-year-old man faces a life sentence after he is convicted of murdering his partner in the Maryhill area of Glasgow.

Universities tackle sexual assault on campus

As students go back to university this month, some of Scotland's universities launch new initiatives to combat sexual assault on campus....

Driver injured in four-vehicle crash on northbound M80

At least one person is injured after a multi-vehicle crash on one of central Scotland's busiest motorways.

Edrington Group chooses Glasgow city centre HQ

Edrington Group, one of the big Scotland-based whisky distillers, chooses its Glasgow city centre headquarters.

Two girls injured after being hit by vehicle in Glasgow

Two girls, aged 12 and 13, are being treated in hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Glasgow.

Chldren ill after new E.coli outbreak in Angus

A "small number" of children in Angus have fallen ill with E. coli, health board officials have confirm.

'Growing concern' for missing Jake Slessor and Siona Homer

Police appeal for help finding a 12-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl from Ayrshire who have been missing for three days.

Old Firm match to be held on Hogmanay, SPFL confirms

The next Old Firm game will be held on Hogmanay, the Scottish Professional Football League has confirmed.

Man denies confessing to murder of Surjit Singh Chhokar

A convicted killer denies confessing to his uncle that he had murdered restaurant worker Surjit Singh Chhokar by stabbing him.

Pair jailed for 'terrifying' break-in at Straiton home

Two masked men who smashed their way into a 76-year-old woman's home to look for drugs they believed were hidden there are jailed.

UK Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey cleared of misconduct

UK nurse Pauline Cafferkey, who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone, cleared of misconduct by disciplinary panel

Congestion in Glasgow blamed for drop in bus passengers

Congestion in Glasgow is behind an increase in bus journey times and an "alarming" drop in passenger numbers, a transport campaign...

Permit scheme to curb parking outside super hospital

An independent inquiry backs plans for parking permits in residential areas around Scotland's largest hospital.

Boy, six, caught with steak knife on school bus in East Kilbride

A six-year-old boy has been caught with a steak knife while travelling on a school bus in East Kilbride.

Flamingo Land operator could develop Loch Lomond resort

A site on the shores of Loch Lomond could be turned into a holiday resort by a theme park operator.

Celtic hammered 7-0 by Barcelona

Celtic sustain their worst defeat ever in European competition as they are hammered by rampant Barcelona at Camp Nou.

New loan scheme for farmers announced

A new loan scheme is to be offered to Scottish farmers to prevent a repeat of the problems caused by delays to Common Agricultural Policy (C...

Man sets fire to UK Muslim's dress on NYC's Fifth Avenue

A Scottish tourist has her traditional Muslim clothing set on fire on Fifth Avenue in New York, in an attack being treated by police as a ha...

Appeal over targeted attack outside pub in Kirkintilloch

Police attempt to trace a man who carried out a serious assault outside a pub in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire.

Police name schoolboy killed by van in Glasgow

Police release the name of a five-year-old boy who died after being hit by a van in the east end of Glasgow.

Uncle 'admitted stabbing' Surjit Singh Chhokar

The nephew of the man on trial for the murder of Surjit Singh Chokkar tells the court he heard his uncle confess to stabbing the restaurant ...

Macrae Burnet on Man Booker Prize for Fiction shortlist

Scots writer Graeme Macrae Burnet is among six authors shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize for Fiction.

Misconduct hearing for Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey

A misconduct hearing is to examine claims that a Scots nurse who survived Ebola concealed her temperature from medics on her return from Afr...

Judges to hear bin lorry crash private prosecution bid

Judges are to begin hearing an application to bring a private prosecution against the Glasgow bin lorry crash driver Harry Clarke.

Third of Scotland's payphones earmarked for removal

Almost a third of payphones in Scotland are earmarked for removal, BBC Scotland learns.

Countdown to Sunday's Salomon Glen Coe Skyline race

Final preparations are being made for Sunday's Salomon Glen Coe Skyline endurance running race.

Boy, 5, dies after being hit by van

A five-year-old boy dies in hospital after being hit by a van in the east end of Glasgow.

'Sectarian' fallout after Celtic v Rangers game

Celtic and Rangers issue statements following allegations of sectarian behaviour during Saturday's derby game at Celtic Park.

Rural farm fire total in Scotland hits five-year peak

Farmers and crofters are urged to protect their property after the number of rural farm fires in Scotland reaches a five-year high.

Festival helps 12% jump in Edinburgh Airport figures

The popularity of this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe helped the city's airport record a near 12% jump in its August passenger num...

Firecrews fighting mud for Cochno Stone archaeologists

Archaeologists excavating 5,000-year-old carvings draft in help from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Sir Elton John to play gig at Airdrie's Excelsior Stadium

Pop superstar Sir Elton John has lined up a gig in Airdrie as part of a four-date UK tour.

Men held over woman and child robbery in Glasgow

Two men are arrested in connection with an assault and robbery on a woman who was with her young child in Glasgow city centre.

Murder trial witness admits threat to Surjit Singh Chhokar

A convicted killer who is being blamed by his uncle for the 1998 murder of Surjit Singh Chhokar has admitted robbing and threatening the dea...

Giant spider found in shipping container in Scotland

A giant spider common in Australia, Africa and Asia, is found inside a shipping container in Scotland.

Historic mountaineering images archive created

A National Archive of Historic Mountaineering Images is to be launched by the British Mountaineering Council later this year.

'Significant' delays for next phase of M8, M74 and M73 works

Drivers using the M8, M74 and M73 are warned to expect increased delays during the next phase of work to improve the motorway network.

Charity calls for 'more humanity' for Syrian refugees

A refugee charity says more needs to be done to help keep families together after fleeing from war zones.

Son of former loyalist paramilitary Johnny Adair found dead

The son of former loyalist paramilitary leader Johnny Adair is found dead at a property in South Ayrshire.

Man, 23, stabbed as he waited in pub car park

A 23-year-old man has been stabbed by another man who jumped out of a van in Cumbernauld.

Man, 21, dies after car crash on the M74

A 21-year-old man has died after his car apparently went out of control on the M74 on Saturday.

Scottish pipers 9/11 tribute

Red Hot Chilli Pipers and the Fire Department of New York pipe band record a single in memory of the fire-fighters who died in 9/11.

Man left scarred for life in unprovoked pub attack

A man has been left scarred for life in an unprovoked attack in a pub in the Partick area of Glasgow.

Glasgow service to remember 9/11

A memorial service is to be held in Glasgow to mark the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States.

Celtic 5-1 Rangers: Mark Warbuton says 'no major gulf' between sides

Mark Warburton says there is no major gulf between his Rangers side and Celtic despite a 5-1 rout in their Old Firm clash.

Toilets at Celtic Park damaged after Old Firm clash

Vandals cause damage to toilet block at Celtic Park after the Old Firm derby.

Celtic: Moussa Dembele not assured of start despite Old Firm hat-trick

Brendan Rodgers says Moussa Dembele might not always start for Celtic despite his hat-trick in the 5-1 defeat of Rangers.

Dumbarton v Hibernian

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

St Mirren v Queen of the South

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

Ayr United v Greenock Morton

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

Celtic's Leigh Griffiths to miss Champions League game v Barcelona

Leigh Griffiths is ruled out of Celtic's Champions League opener against Barcelona after missing Saturday's Old Firm match.

Celtic v Rangers

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

Heart of Midlothian v Hamilton Academical

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

Dundee v Kilmarnock

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

Partick Thistle v St Johnstone

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

Ross County v Motherwell

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

Man removed from Florida flight expected to return to UK this weekend

A Scottish man held after a flight from London to Florida was diverted because of a disturbance should return to the UK on Sunday.

Investigation into three-year-old's death in E. coli outbreak

The Crown Office has started an investigation into the death of a three-year-old in an E. coli outbreak linked to blue cheese.

Scotland's papers: Toddler dies from E. coli and drunk Scot on US flight

A three-year's death from E. coli and a 'drunk" Scottish airline passenger who forced a plane to divert are among the front pag...

Funeral of shot soldier Pte Conor McPherson to be held

The funeral of Pte Conor McPherson, who was shot dead during an army training exercise, takes place in Paisley later.

Roman in the gloamin'

How an Italian reporter saw Scotland - and his own community - in towns around the country more than 100 years ago.

William Hislop jailed for string of sex attacks dating back to 1977

A man who sexually abused four people, one of them disabled, is jailed for four years and five months.

Dalzell steelworks in Motherwell close to reopening

The reopening of a mothballed steelworks moves a step closer as a newly-recruited workforce begins preparatory works.

Baby girl bitten on face in dog attack in South Ayrshire

A 10-month old baby girl is in hospital after being bitten on the face by a dog in South Ayrshire.

Great-grandmother Joan Porter to become a first-time author

A great-grandmother who has Alzheimer's is to become a first-time author.

Max Whitlock performs in woollen suit for Prince Charles

Double gold medal-winning gymnast Max Whitlock performs in a specially-designed woollen suit for the Prince of Wales.

Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial jury told of previous trials

A jury is told that a man is standing trial for a second time over the murder of Surjit Singh Chhokar in North Lanarkshire in 1998.

Glasgow CCTV strike continues as Celtic v Rangers weekend looms

The operator of Glasgow's CCTV system has said a strike by staff over the weekend of the Celtic v Rangers game will not take the system ...

Ayrshire man jailed for raping woman in her home

A 50-year-old man from Ayrshire has been jailed for five years for raping a woman in her own home.

Your pictures of Scotland: 2 - 9 September

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 2 and 9 September.

Cambuslang man who sold guns from bedroom jailed

A 33-year-old man who sold guns from his bedroom at his parents' home is jailed for five years.

Florida flight diverted to Boston because of 'disruptive' passenger

A British Airways flight from London to Florida is diverted to Boston because of a "disruptive" British passenger.

Hotel evacuation after gas leak near Glasgow Airport

Up to 200 guests are evacuated from a hotel near Glasgow Airport after a gas leak was discovered.

Police say Old Firm public safety 'is priority'

Police Scotland says "maximising public safety" is its main focus for Saturday's Old Firm clash between Celtic and Rangers.

New Dunsyre Blue cheese recall amid E.coli fears

A further batch of Dunsyre Blue cheese is recalled following an outbreak of E.coli which resulted in the death of a child.

Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial: Woman 'too distraught to name attackers'

A woman tells the Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial she did not tell police who attacked her partner because she was "distraught"....

Woman, 86, in 'horrendous' attack at Hamilton home

An 86-year-old woman is left on the floor of her Hamilton home overnight after being assaulted in a "horrendous" attack.

Missing man Henry Patterson 'critical' after being found in wood

An 83-year-old man with dementia is in a critical condition in hospital after being found in a wood three days after going missing.

CCTV plea over woman with child robbery in Glasgow

Police release CCTV images of two men they want to trace in connection with an assault and robbery on a woman who was with her young child.

Glasgow firm fined over 1.6 million nuisance calls

A Glasgow-based marketing firm is fined £60,000 for making 1.6 million nuisance calls.

Dungavel immigration detention centre to close

The controversial Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre in Lanarkshire is to be closed, the Home Office announces.

Head torch advice follows night-time rescue on Arran

Walkers and climbers are being reminded to pack head torches in their rucksacks after the change to darker evenings.

Historic Provanhall House set for £500,000 revamp

One of Glasgow's oldest buildings is to undergo a major revamp as part of plans to regenerate the Easterhouse area.

Never the same

Eighteen years after Gary Agnew ended his life at the age of 12, his sister shares his story in the hope of helping other young people.

Scots children make 934 'suicide calls' to Childline

The NSPCC reveals that Childline received more than 900 inquiries from children in Scotland contemplating suicide last year.

Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial hears stabbing claims

The Surjit Singh Chhokar murder trial hears that he told his partner he had been stabbed after he was dragged across the street by three men...

Ryanair adds summer 2017 routes from Glasgow and Prestwick

Ryanair announces five new routes flying from Glasgow International and Prestwick for its summer 2017 schedule.

South Lanarkshire Council in £127m 'waste-to-energy' deal

A Scottish council signs a £127m deal that will see landfill-bound waste diverted for renewable energy.

E. coli outbreak which led to child's death declared over

Outbreak of E. coli which resulted in a child's death is over, according to health officials.

'Changing habits' force Scottish bank branch closures

Scotland is losing more than 130 bank branches over an 18-month period, according to BBC research.

Prehistoric Cochno Stone unearthed near housing estate

A prehistoric stone panel said to be the "most important in Europe" is being unearthed for the first time in 50 years in Clydebank...

Amputee Corinne Hutton poses nude for organ donation campaign

A quadruple amputee seeking a double hand transplant poses nude to raise awareness of organ and limb donation.

Four-fold rise in sex offenders at Barlinnie jail

A four-fold increase in sex offenders at Scotland's largest jail highlights growing pressures on the prison service, the inspector of pr...

Asad Shah killing: 'Disrespecting Islam' murderer to appeal sentence

A man who was jailed for life for murdering a shopkeeper who he claimed had "disrespected" Islam is to appeal against his minimum ...

Dangerous driver who killed American tourist given unpaid work sentence

A man who caused the death of an American tourist by dangerous driving is ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work.

Police say concerns increasing for missing Beauly teenager

Police say there are "increasing concerns" for a teenager reported missing from her home in the Kiltarlity area of Beauly.

Doctor avoids jail for attacking wife "in blind rage"

A top Scottish doctor has been given 100 hours community service for beating his former wife "in a blind rage".

Man on trial over murder of Surjit Singh Chhokar in 1998

A man goes on trial charged with the 1998 murder of Surjit Singh Chhokar in North Lanarkshire.

Police evaluate calls to Crimewatch over 1996 Caroline Glachan murder

Police review more than 20 calls to the BBC's Crimewatch programme after it aired an appeal over the 1996 murder of Scots schoolgirl Car...

Man badly hurt after being hit by taxi in Glasgow

A man is treated for a serious head injury after being hit by a taxi in Glasgow city centre.

Support staff at Scottish colleges go on strike

Colleges across Scotland are facing a day of disruption due to a strike by support staff over pay.

Masked gang steals car and clothing in Blantyre raid

A gang wearing balaclavas has robbed a man of his car and designer clothing after bursting into his home.

Police name cyclist who died after being hit by lorry on A82

Police release the name of a cyclist who died after being hit by a lorry in West Dunbartonshire.

Chjild dies in E. coli bug outbreak linked to blue cheese

A child has died following an outbreak of the E. coli 0157 bug in Scotland.

Philip Morrison faces trial over 1994 murder of Derek Sheerin

A man from Northern Ireland appears in court charged with murdering a man in the east end of Glasgow 22 years ago.

City of Glasgow opens new campus in centre of city

A new college campus in the centre of Glasgow opens its doors to students for the first time.

Woman, 71, arrested over pensioner's death in Ayr

A 71-year-old woman is arrested in connection with the death of a 71-year-old man in Ayr.

Police Scotland launch student safety campaign

Police Scotland launches campaign to give students advice on how to keep safe during the new academic year.

Killer driver fined over teenager's death at petrol station

An 83-year-old man who reversed over and killed a teenager at a Renfrewshire petrol station is fined £5,000.

Tartan tour

Thousands of cycling fans see their heroes up close as they take to the streets of Scotland in the opening stage of the Tour of Britain.

Deli owner John Leathem admits murdering Paige Doherty

A 31-year-old man is facing a life sentence after he admits murdering Clydebank teenager Paige Doherty.

Crimewatch appeal over Caroline Glachan murder in 1996

The mother of a schoolgirl murdered 20 years ago is to appeal for help in finding her daughter's killer on the BBC's Crimewatch prog...

Cyclist dies after being hit by lorry on A82

A cyclist dies after he is hit by an articulated lorry at Duntocher

Tour of Britain begins with Glasgow to Castle Douglas stage

Cycling stars - including eight medallists from the Rio Olympics - race from Glasgow to Castle Douglas as the Tour of Britain begins.

Volunteers needed for Scottish beach clean-up

Volunteers are urged to take part in the Great British Beach Clean after just 79 people signed up to work on 28 Scottish beaches.

Man convicted of rape and abuse charges against six women

A man faces a lengthy jail term after being convicted of a catalogue of abuse charges against six women, including rape and battery.

CCTV staff in Glasgow to strike on Celtic v Rangers weekend

CCTV operators in Glasgow are to take strike action on the weekend of the Celtic v Rangers game.

Teacher Ronald Burton jailed for sex abuse of former pupils

A teacher who sexually abused two pupils at South Lanarkshire secondary schools is jailed for six years.

Scottish International Airshow due to start off the Ayrshire coast

The Scottish International Airshow will get under way later with a series of displays off the Ayrshire coast.

Police name boy, 12, killed by tanker near Dunoon

Police release the name of a 12-year-old boy who died after being hit by a tanker near Dunoon in Argyll and Bute.

Wood pellet producer Land Energy Girvan to expand site

A Scottish producer of wood pellets for the renewable energy market is to invest £6.4m in expanding its site in South Ayrshire.

Defence jobs in Scotland 'in decline'

Research commissioned by the GMB union and carried out by the Fraser of Allander Institute indicates defence employment in Scotland is decli...

Man arrested over deliberate hit-and-run in Croftfoot

A man is arrested in connection with a deliberate hit-and-run attack in the south of Glasgow.

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil Scottish tour begins

The first professional tour of the classic Scottish play The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil in over two decades launches at Dund...

New man for Partick Thistle's 'scary' mascot Kingsley

A life-long Partick Thistle fan is to step into the shoes of football's scariest mascot, Kingsley.

Backlash after Ferguslie Park rated 'most deprived'

Residents of a Paisley housing scheme hit back after official statistics rate it the most deprived community in Scotland

Drone footage shows scale of £500m motorway upgrade

Drone footage reveals the huge scope of work being carried out as part of a £500m project to upgrade central Scotland's motorways.

Man reported after child falls from Rutherglen window

A man is reported to prosecutors after a two-year-old boy fell from a flat window in South Lanarkshire last week.

Clydebank ceremony for centenary of HMS Hood construction

A ceremony will be held in Clydebank later to mark 100 years since construction began on the Royal Navy's largest battleship of the 20th...

Sharp rise in child indecent images in Scotland

More than 1,900 offences involving possession of indecent images of children are reported by police in Scotland over the last three years.

One in 20 Scottish businesses 'foreign-owned'

One in 20 businesses in Scotland are foreign-owned but they generate a third of output, according to new data.