Ken Currie painting fetches record price at auction

A painting by Glasgow artist Ken Currie sells for a record-breaking £100,000 at an auction in Edinburgh.

Call to scrap election returning officers' payments

Council chief executives should not be paid extra to act as returning officers in elections, according to the Scottish Conservatives.

Man in court charged with raping woman in Paisley

A man appears in court charged with raping a woman as she walked home in Renfrewshire at the weekend.

Death of woman who may have 'lain for months' suspicious

The death of a woman who may have lain dead at her home in South Ayrshire for months is being treated as suspicious, police say.

Ali Crawford: Michael Devlin hopes Hamilton teammate will not exit in January

Hamilton defender Michael Devlin is hoping to see another transfer window come and go without the club losing Ali Crawford.

Dog to be destroyed after attack on boy in Darvel

A woman whose Rottweiler dog attacked an 11-year-old boy after escaping from her garden is told to have it destroyed and pay £2,000 compensa...

Officers cleared of lying over arrests of couple in Glasgow

Two police officers are cleared of making up false allegations about a rowing couple they arrested in Glasgow.

Vandals cause £20,000 of damage at railway maintenance yard

Vandals cause about £20,000 of damage to equipment at a railway maintenance yard in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

Plans for 604 new homes in East Ayrshire Council area

A £131m programme to build 604 new homes and revamp hundreds of others has been unveiled by East Ayrshire Council.

Police search home of vulnerable missing woman in Inverkip

Police search the home of a vulnerable woman a month after she was reported missing in Inverclyde.

Museum to show rediscovered Robert Burns manuscript

A rediscovered original Robert Burns manuscript is to go on display at a Renfrewshire museum in the new year.

Man arrested over rape in Paisley street

A man is arrested after a woman was raped as she walked home in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Fan threats no worse in Scotland, say Kilmarnock's Kris Boyd and Will Boyle

Kilmarnock's Kris Boyd and Will Boyle do not think Scottish fans are more prone to threats of violence, despite the findings of a recent...

Bodies of two men at house in Maybole 'unexplained'

The deaths of two men at a house in Maybole in South Ayrshire are being treated as unexplained, police say.

Robber jailed after karate struggle at Irvine shop

A would-be robber who was foiled by the karate skills of an Ayrshire store manager is jailed.

Heart of Midlothian v Rangers

Callum Paterson is available for Hearts against Rangers on Wednesday, despite suffering a head wound at the weekend.

Scottish Cup: Rangers host Motherwell, Hamilton at Kilmarnock

Rangers v Motherwell and Kilmarnock v Hamilton are the two all-Premiership ties in the Scottish Cup fourth round.

Woman, 56, raped by intruder at her home in Glasgow

A 56-year-old woman is raped by an intruder at her home in Glasgow in what police describe as "an appalling attack".

Woman to face Portsoy crash court charge

An 81-year-old woman is to appear in court charged with injuring four people - one seriously - while driving dangerously in an Aberdeenshire...

'Disrespecting Islam' murderer loses appeal against sentence

A man who was jailed for life for murdering a shopkeeper who he claimed had "disrespected" Islam fails to have his minimum 27-year...

New wind farm opens on Dersalloch Hill in South Ayrshire

A new wind farm that is capable of powering more than 40,000 homes officially opens in South Ayrshire.

East Renfrewshire delays Catholic school admission plan

Plans to limit admissions to a top-performing Catholic school by giving priority to baptised children are delayed for two years.

Scottish life expectancy 'still lowest in UK'

Life expectancy for Scottish men and women has continued to improve - but they still die younger on average than people anywhere else in the...

Nine landlords found unfit to rent flats in Glasgow

Nine men are barred from the landlord register in Glasgow after being found unfit to rent out property.

Naval shipbuilding report calls for BAE competition

Clyde concern after report recommends ending BAE System's monopoly on shipbuilding for the Royal Navy.

Naval shipbuilding report set to call for shake-up

A review of Royal Navy shipbuilding is expected to recommend that more future work on warships be shared among companies across the UK.

Footballer threats higher in Scotland

More than a third of footballers in Scotland say they have had violent threats from the stands on a match day, a survey finds.

Bereaved families call for 'clarity' on inquiry into Clutha crash

Bereaved families mark the third anniversary of the Clutha helicopter crash by asking for clarity over when a fatal accident inquiry will be...

Scottish councils face 'significant' fiscal challenges

Scottish councils face "significant" budgetary challenges from falling income and rising demand on services, the Accounts Commissi...

Frozen Scotland

A selection of your photographs of a frosty and snow-covered Scotland

Scottish FA urged to investigate potential abuse allegations

The Scottish Football Association (SFA) is urged to launch a full investigation to determine the extent of sexual abuse in the game.

Rapist 'seen in town centre' before Paisley attack

Police believe a man who raped a woman in Paisley at the weekend may have been in the town centre hours before he carried out the "terr...

Men sought after £50,000 BMW car deliberately set on fire

Police attempt to trace two men who set fire to a £50,000 BMW car in a "targeted attack" in a pub car park in East Ayrshire.

Arran farmers evicted 'after legal error'

Two brothers are evicted from a farm after more than 20 years as a result of what they claim was a "legal error" made in 2003.

Scotland's dune grasslands, machair, mapped

Scotland's coastal meadows, called machair, have been mapped by scientists.

Man held over failed chip shop raid in Paisley

A man is arrested in connection with a failed chip shop robbery where the suspect was fought off by a a 79-year-old man and 29-year-old woma...

Former Rangers oldco administrators raise legal action

Two former Rangers oldco administrators raise legal action against Police Scotland and the lord advocate after charges linked to their time ...

Police appeal after woman, 40, raped in Paisley

Police appeal for witnesses after a 40-year-old woman is raped in Paisley in a "terrifying attack".

Celtic sweep aside Dons in cup final

Celtic lift the Scottish League Cup for the 16th time - their 100th major trophy and first under Brendan Rogers - by easing aside Aberdeen.

Powerful 7 Tesla MRI scanner arrives in Glasgow

Glasgow University takes delivery of Scotland's most powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner.

Travis honoured for music contribution at Scottish awards ceremony

Travis are honoured for their contribution to Scottish music over the last two decades at an awards ceremony in Glasgow.

Man arrested over bogus police incident in East Kilbride

Police investigating an incident in which two men allegedly posed as police officers arrest a 27-year-old man.

Former Rangers defender Davie Provan dies, aged 75

Rangers announce that their former defender Davie Provan has died at the age of 75 after a long illness.

Bus completely destroyed by fire near Motherwell

A single-decker bus is completely destroyed after catching fire in a village in North Lanarkshire.

BMW car torched as owner sat in Kilmarnock restaurant

Police are hunting two men who deliberately set fire to a high-value car in a restaurant car park in Kilmarnock.

Two rescued from serious house fire in Girvan

Two people are taken to hospital after being rescued from a serious house fire in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

Man held in Renfrew sex attack inquiry released from custody

A man who was arrested in connection with an alleged sex attack on a teenage girl in a Renfrewshire park is released from custody.

Anti-racism STUC march held in Glasgow

Hundreds of people have taken part in an anti-racism march in Glasgow organised by the Scottish Trades Union Congress.

Missing Glasgow pensioner's body found

The body of a vulnerable pensioner who went missing from his Glasgow home for several days in sub-zero temperatures is found near a farm.

Investigation after man dies in police custody

An investigation is under way following the death of a 39-year-old man while in police custody.

Dog walker injured in violent attack in Glasgow

A dog walker is treated in hospital for serious injuries after being subjected to a violent attack in a Glasgow street.

Schoolboys meet Barcelona heroes at Prestwick Airport

Two Ayrshire schoolboys find internet fame after meeting their Barcelona football heroes at Prestwick Airport.

Man admits attempted rape of teacher in Glasgow

A 28-year-old man faces a jail term after he admitted assaulting a woman with intent to rape on waste ground in Glasgow.

Selling up

The BBC's Scotland editor, Sarah Smith, meets the farmers being evicted from their Arran home after a ruling by the UK Supreme Court.

Ebola nurse suspended for concealing high temperature

A nurse who concealed the high temperature of Ebola survivor Pauline Cafferkey is suspended for two months.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 18 and 25 November.

Glasgow City Council aims for 50,000 new jobs by 2023

Scotland's largest council aims to create 50,000 jobs and 1,000 new businesses over the next seven years.

Lifelong restriction for violent rapist Steven Haggerty

A violent rapist who was convicted of attacks on two women he met through internet dating sites is given an order of lifelong restriction.

Commercial harvesting of stem cells under way

A laboratory in Lanarkshire has started harvesting stem cells from children's teeth.

Celtic have proved they can compete in Champions League - Craig Gordon

Craig Gordon says Celtic have proved they are not inferior to the Champions League elite, despite finishing bottom of Group C.

Champions League: Celtic will be back next season - Scott Brown

Celtic captain Scott Brown insists the team will be playing Champions League football next year after they exited Europe with a game to play...

Man arrested over sex attack on girl in Robertson Park in Renfrew

A man is arrested after a teenage girl is sexually assaulted in a park in Renfrewshire.

Reintroduced beavers to stay after being granted native species status

Beavers reintroduced to Scotland from Norway will be allowed to remain and will be given protected status, the Scottish government has said....

Pro12: Glasgow Warriors v Ospreys (Fri)

Team details and match preview as Glasgow Warriors host Pro12 opponents Ospreys on Friday.

Re-appeal over 'loose change' armed raid in Cumbernauld

Police are to revisit the scene of an armed robbery in North Lanarkshire in which a five-figure sum in loose change was stolen.

European Curling Championships: Scotland women win again before semi-final

Scotland's women complete the European Curling Championships round-robin with a perfect record by beating Russia, who they meet in the s...

CCTV appeal over 'violent assault' on two men in Glasgow

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

Brodick Castle art collection rated of national importance

The remainder of a huge art collection that was amassed by one of Scotland's foremost noble families is added to a national recognition ...

Plans for direct rail link between Glasgow Airport and city

Plans to create a direct rail link between Glasgow Airport and the city centre are unveiled

Joey Barton: Burnley allow former Rangers midfielder to train

Midfielder Joey Barton is training with former club Burnley as he attempts to improve his fitness after leaving Rangers.

Dead woman may have lain in family home for months

Police investigate the death of a 46-year-old woman from Ayrshire amid reports that she may have lain dead in the family home for months.

European Curling Championships: Scotland women reach semi-finals

Scotland's women continue their 100% record at the round-robin stage after clinching a European Curling Championships semi-final place.

Van driver jailed for causing death of cyclist in Irvine

A van driver who struck and killed a cyclist as he overtook him in Irvine is jailed for six months.

Three men found guilty of west of Scotland ATM thefts

Three men have admitted carrying out thefts and a robbery at ATM machines across the west of Scotland.

Father of murdered student Karen Buckley collects her degree

The father of an Irish student who was murdered in Glasgow collects a posthumous degree from her university.

Teenager critically injured at M8 road works near Bellshill

An investigation is under way after a teenage construction worker is critically injured at road works to upgrade the M8 in North Lanarkshire...

Woman sought over robbery on fast food delivery driver

A woman is sought by police after a fast food delivery driver is threatened and robbed in Renfrewshire.

Wheelie brilliant

Cycling enthusiast Rachael Halifax from East Kilbride has won the 2016 BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award in Scotland.

Woman, 74, badly hurt after being hit by car in Glasgow

A 74-year-old woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being struck by a car in north Glasgow.

Kiwk Fit job loss taskforce 'needed now', says Lanarkshire councillor

A taskforce to save jobs at the Kwik Fit insurance office in Lanarkshire should be set up "immediately", a local councillor demand...

Scottish election chief payouts inquiry begins

A Holyrood inquiry to examine the system that gives highly-paid council chief executives extra payments for running elections starts.

Police revisit scene of car fatal shooting in Glasgow

Police investigating a car shooting murder in Glasgow revisit the scene one week on in a bid to generate fresh leads for their inquiry.

Raith Rovers v Ayr United

Live coverage of Tuesday's Scottish Championship game between Raith Rovers and Ayr United followed by a report.

'Celtic learned from Barcelona thrashing'

Celtic will not show Barcelona too much respect on the pitch, says manager Brendan Rodgers as he looks to avenge September's 7-0 loss.

'Failing' care home on Isle of Bute ordered to close

An elderly care home which inspectors said was putting residents at risk is told to close within weeks.

Hundreds of jobs at Kwik Fit Insurance under threat

More than 500 people face redundancy with the planned closure of the Kwik Fit Insurance office in Uddingston.

Celtic v Barcelona

Celtic trio Tom Rogic, Kolo Toure and Emilio Izaguirre should return to face Barcelona, who welcome back Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

Jobs lost as plant hire firm collapses

More than 250 staff, including 50 in Scotland, are laid off by administrators following the collapse of a Manchester-based plant hire group....

European Curling Championships: Tom Brewster's Scotland lose to Finland

Tom Brewster's Scotland rink are beaten by Finland to remain joint fourth in the standings at the European Curling Championships.

Neilson fumes over 'terrible tackle' on Walker

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson says Jamie Walker is fortunate not to be injured by "terrible" tackle from Ali Crawford.

Hamilton Academical 3-3 Heart of Midlothian

Callum Paterson's late goal gives Hearts a share of the points in a six-goal thriller with Hamilton at New Douglas Park.

Man jailed for raping schoolgirl at Glasgow address

A man who was convicted of raping a schoolgirl over a three-year period at an address in Glasgow is jailed for eight years.

Driver injured in 'road rage' attack in Dumbarton

A man is injured after being attacked by another driver following a "road rage" incident near Dumbarton.

Man to stand trial accused of raping toddler

A 30-year-old man is to stand trial accused of raping a toddler at a flat in Renfrewshire.

Fire attack in Wishaw 'linked' to Daldowie Crematorium brawl

Police investigate whether a fire attack on a house in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, is linked to a brawl at a crematorium.

Childcare challenges in film-making to be examined

Challenges to women with children having a greater presence in the film industry is to be discussed at a conference in Glasgow.

Diageo workers back industrial action

Workers at the drinks giant Diageo vote to take industrial action in a dispute over pensions.

Man convicted of attempted rape in Kelvingrove Park

A man is convicted of attacking a woman in one of Glasgow's busiest parks with the intention of raping her.

CCTV image appeal over 'nasty assault' at railway station

British Transport Police release CCTV images of a man and woman they want to trace following a "nasty assault" at a railway statio...

Two men face trial over shotgun 'murder bid' in Glasgow

Two men are to stand trial charged with attempted murder following a shotgun attack in Glasgow.

Scottish cities 'worst in UK for nuisance calls'

Cities in Scotland have the highest rates of nuisance calls in the UK, according to a new study.

Man faces trial charged with murdering Mr Scotland bodybuilding champion

A man is to stand trial charged with murdering Mr Scotland bodybuilding champion Michael O'Hanlon.

David Sibbald named as Glasgow Science Centre chairman

Software entrepreneur David Sibbald is named as the new chairman of Glasgow Science Centre.

Bonomy review into Scotland's fox hunting law to be published

A review by Lord Bonomy of the law in Scotland on fox hunting is due to be published later on Monday.

Elderly woman found dead in garden outside her Glasgow home

An elderly woman has been found dead outside her home in Glasgow as temperatures dropped across the country.

Inquiry call over deaths in childbirth at Crosshouse Hospital

Parents whose babies died during childbirth at an East Ayrshire hospital call for a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding their ...

M74 due to reopen after Bothwellpark bridge demolition

A busy section of the M74 motorway is due to reopen on Monday morning after the demolition of a bridge.

T in the Park team in talks over new festival in Glasgow

The organisers of T in the Park hold talks with council officials in Glasgow about staging a separate event in the city.

Handbag thief dragged woman to ground in Paisley

A woman is dragged to the ground by another woman who tried to snatch her handbag in Paisley

Glasgow hosts cross border amputee football contest

Scotland's first cross-border amputee football tournament, involving amputee teams from across the UK, takes place in Glasgow.

Campaigners claim fox killed by dogs

A dead fox found on a west of Scotland estate was illegally killed by dogs, animal welfare charities claim.

Greenock Morton 0-0 Dundee United

Dundee United lose ground on Championship leaders Hibernian as they fail to break down a stubborn and lively Morton side.

Ayr United v Falkirk

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

St Mirren v Dunfermline Athletic

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

Scottish Championship: Dumbarton 0-0 Raith Rovers

Struggling Dumbarton secure a point at home to Raith Rovers in a game they had chances to win.

Man arrested after disturbance at Daldowie Crematorium

A 56-year-old man is arrested after a disturbance at Daldowie Crematorium in Glasgow.

Man arrested over 'violent' death in Hamilton flat

A 23-year-old man is arrested following what police described as the "violent" death of a man in Hamilton.

Rangers v Dundee

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

Motherwell v Partick Thistle

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

Stuart Armstrong: Brendan Rodgers predicts caps will come for Celtic man

Brendan Rodgers expects Stuart Armstrong to become a top Scotland player but insists he must be left to develop at his own pace.

Rural-urban property price gap narrows, says new report

The price gap between properties in rural and urban areas is narrowing, according to a new review.

Image appeal after supermarket assault in Glasgow

Police release an image of a man they want to trace after another man was seriously assaulted in a supermarket in Glasgow last month.

Delays expected as M74 section closed for bridge demolition

A busy section of the M74 motorway is closed with "significant" disruption expected over the weekend.

Princes Square named best Scottish building of last 100 years

A shopping centre in Glasgow is voted Scotland's best building of the last hundred years in a public poll.

Brian Martin in court over Scottish Cup Final disorder

A Hibernian fan appears in court charged with playing a part in the pitch invasion at the end of the Scottish Cup Final earlier this year.

New hydro power plant opens on Isle of Arran

A new hydro power plant opens its doors on the Isle of Arran - with the capacity to supply 15% of the island's electricity.

CCTV image appeal over street attack in Glasgow

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

Man, 70, hit by van and badly injured in Irvine

A 70-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being struck by a car in Irvine, North Ayrshire.

Man arrested in connection with death of Brian Martin

A man is arrested in connection with the death of a 34-year-old man in Glasgow.

Major search after car abandoned on Kingston Bridge

A major search is under way after a car was found abandoned on the Kingston Bridge in Glasgow.

Man killed his friend over improvised rap song

A man has admitted killing his friend after he took offence to an improvised rap song he was singing.

Scotch Frost bought by Japanese co-operative Zen-Noh

An Uddingston-based ethnic food supplier is set to expand its presence in the UK after being acquired by a Japanese agricultural co-operativ...

Five-figure sum stolen during armed raid on business

A five-figure sum of cash is stolen during an armed raid at business premises in North Lanarkshire.

Death of woman at house in Dumbarton 'unexplained'

Police treat the death of a woman at a house in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire as "unexplained".

Court action to close 'failing' elderly care home on Bute

A watchdog is to ask a court to close an elderly care home on Bute which it says is putting residents at risk.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 11 and 18 November.

Brutal attacker back in prison for carrying knife

A man who was released early from a prison term over an attack which left his victim brain damaged, has been jailed after being caught with ...

Glasgow doubles budget to fill 20,000 potholes

Scotland's largest council has doubled its road repair budget in a bid to fill at least 20,000 potholes.

Transport Minister Humza Yousef to witness ScotRail commute

Transport Minister Humza Yousef is due to visit some of Scotland's busiest railway stations to see the issues passengers using the netwo...

Webhelp announces 190 new customer service jobs

Customer service firm Webhelp announces plans to recruit 190 people across four sites in Scotland before the end of the year.

Major delays expected with complete closure of M74 section

Traffic between Scotland and England faces "significant" disruption this weekend with the complete closure of a busy section of th...

Bust unveiled of Scots-born virtuoso violinist Henri Temianka

A bust of Scots-born virtuoso violinist and conductor Henri Temianka is to be unveiled in his home town of Greenock.

Detectives launch Hamilton murder inquiry

The death of 27-year-old Joseph McMenemy in a house in Lanarkshire is being treated as murder, detectives say

Rangers: Warburton not put off signing big names after Barton exit

Mark Warburton insists he has not been put off making high-profile signings following Joey Barton's short stay at Rangers.

Ebola nurse: 'Preposterous' she hid Pauline Cafferkey temperature

A nurse faces misconduct charges over claims she hid Ebola survivor Pauline Cafferkey's high temperature.

Scottish woman mistaken for Donald Trump's campaign manager

A Scottish woman is inundated with online messages from people confusing her with Donald Trump's campaign manager.

Fresh witness appeal over car shooting murder in Glasgow

Police investigating the murder of a man in a car shooting in Glasgow issue a fresh appeal for witnesses.

Kilmarnock v Celtic

Kilmarnock are without Kris Boyd for Friday's meeting with Celtic, who will assess two of their international players' fitness.

Joey Barton gambling charges: Ex-Rangers player given one-match ban

Former Rangers midfielder Joey Barton is given a one-match suspension for breaking Scottish FA rules on gambling.

Men hurt after disturbance at Daldowie Crematorium

Two men are taken to hospital following a disturbance at a Daldowie Crematorium Glasgow.

Man dies after being struck by van in Glasgow

A man dies after he is struck by a van while crossing a road in Glasgow.

Man jailed over £80,000 bathroom cannabis haul in Glasgow

A man is jailed for three years after being caught at a flat in Glasgow where bags of cannabis worth up to £80,000 were stacked in the bathr...

Woman with plastic fork chased sword-wielding robber

A sword-wielding robber who was chased by a shop worker armed with a plastic fork is jailed for four years.

Rail disruption after Edinburgh train breakdown

Rail passengers encounter severe disruption in parts of Scotland after a train breaks down in Edinburgh,

Video footage appeal in Glasgow death fall investigation

An investigation into how police handled an incident where a man fell to his death in Glasgow last week appeals for witnesses with video foo...

Bogus police may have struck a third time in South Lanarkshire

Police investigate whether there has been a third incident in South Lanarkshire involving bogus police officers stopping motorists.

Daniel Prodan: Rangers signing that never played dies of heart attack, 44

Former Rangers and Romania defender Daniel Prodan dies from a heart attack at the age of 44.

University challenge

BBC Scotland's education correspondent Jamie McIvor looks at how Scottish universities and research may be affected by Brexit.

Man detained after Clydebank 'knife incident'

A man is detained after police were allegedly confronted by a man with a knife in Clydebank.

Girvan man murdered after party noise complaint

A father-of-four was stabbed to death after complaining about the noise of a neighbour's all-night party, a court hears.

Huw Jones: Scottish Rugby keen on Western Province centre

Scottish Rugby make enquiries about bringing Western Province and Scotland centre Huw Jones to either Edinburgh or Glasgow Warriors.

Steven Gerrard: Brendan Rodgers refuses to be drawn on Celtic link

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he will not "speculate on" a possible move for former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.

Celtic AGM: Peter Lawwell predicts major changes in European football

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell predicts "there will be change" to the European club football landscape in the coming decade....

East Ayrshire is UK's worst for homophobic, sexist and racist tweets

The UK's worst areas for homophobic, sexist and racist tweets are East Ayrshire and Northamptonshire, a study has claimed.

Rise in Scottish mountain rescue team call outs

Mountain rescue teams in Scotland were called out to more incidents in 2015 than in the previous year.

Lifelong restriction for serial rapist Jamie Rudling

A man who raped two women - one of them while he was on probation for grooming two teenage girls - is handed a lifelong restriction order.

Man sought over sex attack on girl in Robertson Park in Renfrew

Police attempt to trace a man who sexually assaulted a teenage girl in a park in Renfrew, Renfrewshire.

Glasgow University offers Homer Simpson philosophy class

The University of Glasgow is to offer a philosophy course which examines whether Homer Simpson is a "virtuous" character.

Rod Stewart meets Celtic superfan Jay Beatty in Belfast

For Jay Beatty it's just another hug from one of his famous fans.

Investment boost for Prestwick Airport

An aircraft maintenance firm announces plans to invest £8.5m in a new centre of excellence at Prestwick Airport.

Shell to axe 380 jobs at Glasgow finance office

Oil giant Shell is to close its finance operations office in Glasgow with the loss of 380 jobs, the company confirms.

Cleanliness concerns are new flagship children's hospital

No cleaning records have been kept for the emergency department at Scotland's newest children's hospital since it opened in 2015.

Man shot and killed in car in Glasgow

Police launch a murder inquiry after a man is shot as he sat inside his Audi car in the south side of Glasgow.

Open prison absconder arrested in Glasgow

A man who absconded from Castle Huntly open jail near Dundee two weeks ago is arrested in Glasgow.

Mark McGhee: Motherwell boss faces SFA misconduct charge

Motherwell boss Mark McGhee is issued with an SFA notice of complaint over his conduct during the recent defeat by Dundee.

New appeal on Glasgow woman Janet McQueen missing for four weeks

Police make a fresh appeal for help in tracing a Glasgow woman who has been missing for four weeks.

Sex predator aged 45 posed as boy to lure girls online

A 45-year-old man from Glasgow faces a jail term after he was caught luring girls into sexual activity by posing online as a 14-year-old boy...

Grave death inquiry hears official 'misled' health and safety executive

A former council official is accused of misleading the health and safety executive (HSE) after a child died at a cemetery in Glasgow.

Colonsay 'polar bears' likely to be dead sea mammals

Residents of a Scottish island have been intrigued by a strange, hairy object found washed up on a beach.

Irn-Bru Cup: The New Saints face St Mirren in semi-finals

The New Saints are away to St Mirren, while Queen of the South host Dundee United, in the Irn-Bru Cup semi-finals.

Saints comeback dumps Ayr out cup

John Sutton scores two late goals as St Mirren come from behind to beat Ayr and reach the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup.

Scott Sinclair: Celtic forward hopes Euro displays lead to England call-up

Scott Sinclair believes his performances for Celtic in the Champions League can lead to an England call-up.

Ratu Tagive: Glasgow Warriors sign winger on one-year deal

Glasgow Warriors sign Australian Ratu Tagive on a one-year deal following an injury to fellow wing Leonardo Sarto.

Scots stopover for 'film star' dinosaur Dippy the Diplodocus

One of the UK's most famous dinosaur exhibits is to go on display at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Museum in 2019.

Scots go lunar for 'Supermoon'

People across Scotland have been enjoying the rare sight of a supermoon.

Ebola nurse accused of hiding Pauline Cafferkey's temperature

A nurse faces misconduct charges over claims she hid Ebola survivor Pauline Cafferkey's high temperature.

Man's death in police custody blamed on 'legal high'

A man who died in police custody would still be alive if he hadn't taken a so-called legal high, a sheriff rules.

Headstone death inquiry hears checks 'did not follow' guidance

A senior council worker has told an inquiry into the death of boy at a Glasgow cemetery that inspections of headstones at the time "did...

Man's ear bitten off in nightclub in Glasgow

A man had part of his ear bitten off during a fight involving a group of men at a Glasgow nightclub.

Glasgow Airport stun gun smuggler who boasted on Facebook jailed

A man caught trying to smuggle stun guns through an airport, after boasting about it on social media, is jailed for five years.

Rapist Jeffrey Aitken gave girl alcohol before attack

A 60-year-old man is found guilty of raping a schoolgirl in South Ayrshire after giving her alcohol.

Ronnie Coulter appeals against 1998 Surjit Singh Chhokar murder conviction

A man jailed for life after being tried for a second time for the murder of Surjit Singh Chhokar is to appeal against his conviction.

Woman jailed for stealing £61,000 from parents bank account

A woman who admitted stealing more than £61,000 from her parents bank account is jailed for eight months.

Lamington Viaduct probe uncovers lapsed safety system

An inquiry into why trains were allowed over a damaged bridge uncovers safety system failures involving 100 other structures.

Steel supports for new roof at fire-damaged Glasgow School of Art

Work starts to construct a new roof on Glasgow School of Art's (GSA) fire-damaged Mackintosh building.

Mother wants law change over prescribing drugs to teenagers

The mother of a teenager who took her own life calls for GPs not to prescribe to under 18s without parental consent.

Teenagers 'seriously ill' after car goes off road in Gourock

Two teenagers are in a serious condition in hospital after the car they were in came off the road in Gourock, Inverclyde.

Man convicted of raping young schoolgirl 16 years ago

A man faces a lengthy jail term after being convicted of raping a young schoolgirl in Ayrshire more than 16 years ago.

Scottish Cup Final arrest total reaches 104

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

Scotland to mark Remembrance Sunday

Ceremonies and parades are to be held across Scotland as part of the Remembrance Sunday events.

Dumbarton v Greenock Morton

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

Scottish Uber drivers unpaid after 'banking error'

Uber blames a "banking error" for an issue that has left up to 1,200 of its drivers unpaid for the past seven days.

Youths sought over canal bank attack in Clydebank

Police attempt to trace three youths after a man was attacked on a canal bank path in West Dunbartonshire.

Headstones deemed 'unsafe' after Glasgow cemetery death

A fatal accident inquiry into the death of a boy at a Glasgow cemetery hears that up to 900 headstones were deemed unsafe days after the tra...

Absconded prisoner jailed over 'car-jacking' attack

An on-the-run prisoner who attacked a man and attempted to steal his car is jailed for four years.

Number of Scottish Cup final arrests reaches 102

A further six men are arrested in connection with violence and disorder at the Scottish Cup Final in May, taking the total to 102.

Armed men in attack bid on taxi driver and passengers in Maryhill

Two armed men who tried to attack a taxi driver and his two passengers in Glasgow are sought by police.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Man accused of killing elderly couple in head-on crash

A man is to stand trial accused of killing two pensioners from Cornwall in a head-on crash in North Lanarkshire.

Police cordon off Glasgow Central station

Police cordon off the main entrance to Glasgow Central Station after reports that a man fell from a hotel window.

Church of Scotland 'deeply concerned' by visa refusal

The Church of Scotland says it is "deeply concerned" by a Home Office decision to deny two Pakistani Christians entry into the UK....

Crews tackle blaze at council yard in Oban

About 30 firefighters spend the night tackling a "significant" blaze at a council yard in Oban where gas cylinders are present.

Two minute silence to remember Scotland's war dead

People across the country will fall silent as they remember Scotland's war dead on Armistice Day.

Glasgow's historic Kelvin Hall opens after £35m revamp

Glasgow's historic Kelvin Hall is to be officially reopened as one of the UK's biggest museums and research centres following a £35m...

Elderly Hamilton robbery victim dies in hospital

An elderly woman who was assaulted and robbed in her Lanarkshire home dies in hospital two months later.

Glasgow's Leonardo Sarto out for up to six months after shoulder surgery

Glasgow Warriors expect Italy wing Leonardo Sarto to be unavailable for up to six months following shoulder surgery.

Joey Barton & Rangers agree to terminate midfielder's contract

Midfielder Joey Barton reaches an agreement with Rangers to have his contract terminated.

Errington Cheese drops legal bid against E.coli sales ban

A Scottish cheese-maker linked to a fatal E-coli outbreak drops a legal challenge against a ban on the sale of its products.

Drug dealer caught in police surveillance operation jailed for six years

A drug dealer is jailed for six years after being caught in a police surveillance operation targeting organised crime in Scotland.

Dead TV signals offer broadband hope in rural Scotland

Spectrum freed up from digital TV switchover is being used to provide rural broadband.

Sausage-skin maker Devro issues profit warning

Devro, the Lanarkshire-based sausage skin maker, warns its profits will be hit by a projected fall in sales over the next year

North Ayrshire pupils in hospital after drugs incident

A boy and girl are treated in hospital after a suspected drugs misuse incident at a North Ayrshire school.

Scouts and guides provide 'mental health boost for life'

People who were in the scouts or guides in childhood have better mental health in later life, a study suggests.

Police say dead Knightswood man was murdered

Police say the death of a man found in the Knightswood area of Glasgow was murder.

Partick Thistle's Adam Barton named Premiership player of the month

Partick Thistle midfielder Adam Barton is Premiership player of the month after an unbeaten October for his club.

Steamer TS Queen Mary returns to Glasgow

A steam ship that worked the Clyde for decades has returned to Glasgow for the first time since 1977.

Man jailed for sex abuse of four girls 40 years ago

A 71-year-old man is jailed for five years for sexually abusing four young girls in West Dunbartonshire more than 40 years ago.

Deliberate fire damages pub and two flats in Glasgow

Police say a fire which caused damage to two flats and a pub in Glasgow was started deliberately.

CCTV images appeal over attack in Glasgow city centre

Police release CCTV images of two men they want to trace in connection with a serious assault in Glasgow.

Finn Russell: 'I just try to have fun on the pitch' says Scotland fly-half

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell on coming back from injury, the autumn Tests, the Lions and his risk-reward rugby philosophy.

Man jailed for sex attacks on sleeping women in Hamilton

A man who sexually assaulted a teenager and raped a woman while they were sleeping is jailed for six years.

CCTV appeal to catch train attacker

Police issue a CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with an assault on a train travelling between Glasgow and Stirling in August.

Five held over firework race-hate attack in Glasgow

Five teenagers are arrested after a 61-year-old man was attacked and racially abused in Glasgow.

Woman and dog suffer 'terrifying' attack near Paisley

Police attempt to trace a man and woman who carried out a "terrifying" attack on a woman and her dog near Paisley.

Bellshill designer's Royal Mint Remembrance Day coin

A Royal Mint designer from North Lanarkshire is selected to design this year's special Remembrance Day coin.

Joey Barton: Rangers midfielder signed off with stress as exit looms

Rangers midfielder Joey Barton is signed off with stress as negotiations on a severance deal continue.

Hate crime attack on man outside house in Springburn

A 61-year-old man is attacked and racially abused by a group of youths in Glasgow in what police are treating as a hate crime.

Plan for immigration removal centre at Glasgow Airport rejected

Plans for an immigration removal centre next to Glasgow Airport are unanimously rejected by councillors.

Glasgow flat death treated as suspicious

The death of a man whose body was found in a Glasgow flat by police officers on Monday is being treated as suspicious.

Boy 'hit in face by falling gravestone' at Glasgow cemetery

A schoolboy told a police officer how his eight-year-old friend was hit in the face by a gravestone as they played in a cemetery, an inquiry...

Cheque processing centres 'set to close'

The cheque-processing company iPSL is set to close its two Scottish centres, according to the Unite union.

Festival to recall Glasgow artist Wyllie

The life of the late Scots artist George Wyllie is to be celebrated at Inverness' new book festival.

Glasgow shopkeeper William McCance jailed over rape and abuse

A shopkeeper convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl in Glasgow is jailed for eight years.

Paige Doherty's mother seeks meeting with her killer

The mother of murdered teenager Paige Docherty says she wants to meet the man convicted of killing her daughter.

CCTV appeal after attack outside Glasgow nightclub The Garage

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with a serious assault outside a nightclub in Glasgow city centre.

Norovirus outbreak closes two wards at Wishaw General Hospital

Two wards at a North Lanarkshire hospital are closed to new admissions after a suspected norovirus outbreak.

Two arrested over Stewart Rexter death in Airdrie

Two men are arrested in connection with the death of a man who was found injured in a street in North Lanarkshire.

Up to one in three children living in poverty in Scotland

Up to one in three children grow up in poverty in parts of Scotland, a new study suggests.

Millions of pounds unclaimed in tenancy deposits

Millions of pounds worth of deposits remain unclaimed by tenants who have left rented properties in Scotland, it has emerged.

Body of missing teenager Scott Diver found in woods

The body of a teenager who was reported missing in Clydebank nearly two months ago is found in nearby woods.

Scottish Equity Partners raises £260m for tech fund

Venture capital firm Scottish Equity Partners says it has raised £260m for a new fund that focuses on technology companies.

Mother's bid to save boy crushed by gravestone in Glasgow cemetery

The mother of an eight-year-old boy who died when a gravestone fell on him tells a fatal accident inquiry of her attempts to save his life.

CCTV appeal after man attacked in Glasgow city centre pub

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

Question mark over the future of 58 police buildings

The future of dozens of police stations across Scotland is under threat, BBC Scotland learns.

Track Cycling World Cup: GB's Katie Archibald and Manon Lloyd win madison gold

Britain's Katie Archibald suffers a fractured wrist as she and Manon Lloyd win the inaugural women's madison at the Track Cycling Wo...

Murder investigation after man attacked in Airdrie dies in hospital

A murder investigation is under way after a man attacked in a street in North Lanarkshire dies in hospital.

Fire crew attacks 'mar' Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night was "marred" by a number of attacks on firefighters across Scotland, the fire service says.

Ross County v Rangers

Ross County have a fully fit squad for Sunday's Premiership visit of Rangers for whom Danny Wilson returns from injury.

East Kilbride win 27th successive match to surpass Ajax record

East Kilbride surpass Ajax's run of 26 wins and match the record of 27 successive victories set by Hereford FC by beating BSC Glasgow.

Celtic v Inverness Caledonian Thistle

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

Dundee v Motherwell

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

Kilmarnock v Hamilton Academical

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

Pro12: Scarlets v Glasgow (Sat)

Prop Djustice Sears-Duru and lock Brian Alainu'uese will make their first start for Glasgow Warriors against Scarlets, who will be uncha...

Ayr United v Hibernian

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

Falkirk v Greenock Morton

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

St Mirren v Dumbarton

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

Investigation after man found dead in Kilmarnock street

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a street in Kilmarnock in Ayrshire.

Poverty period

An MSP is calling for the Scottish government to provide free feminine hygiene products - saying it is a matter of "dignity" for t...

Big bang theory

BBC Scotland's Gillian Sharpe looks at the art and science behind this weekend's fireworks displays.

Man critical after attempted murder attack in Airdrie

A 38-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after an attack in North Lanarkshire which police are treating as attempted murder....

Mobo Awards give out prize to wrong band

R&B trio WSTRN are mistakenly given someone else's prize at the Mobo Awards.

Woman's body discovered in Greenock flat

A woman's body is found after police are called to a flat in Greenock, Inverclyde.

Union suspends two days of strikes at colleges

A union suspends two days of strike action over pay in colleges in what it says is an attempt to bring the employer back to the negotiating ...

Tinie Tempah pulls out of Mobo performance because of 'music industry politics'

The rapper posts a handwritten note to Instagram to announce that he won't be performing at the Mobos in Glasgow.

Arrests made after Scottish Cup Final disorder reach 95

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

Two men sought over armed raid on shop in Bishopbriggs

Police are attempting to trace two men who carried out an armed robbery at a shop in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire.

Man arrested over armed raid at house in Renfrewshire

A man is arrested over an assault and armed robbery on a man and his mother at a house in Renfrewshire.

Man jailed over cannabis farm at Ayr go-kart complex

A man who set up a cannabis farm at a go-kart complex where he worked is jailed for four and a half years.

Your pictures of Scotand: 28 October - 4 November

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 28 October and 4 November.

Shawlands Academy evacuated over power substation incident

A school in the south side of Glasgow is evacuated amid an ongoing incident at an electricity substation.

Glasgow set to host 21st Mobo Awards

Artists including Craig David, Laura Mvula and Tinie Tempah are set to take to the stage in Glasgow for the annual Mobo Awards.

Former Scottish government minister Alex Neil voted for Brexit

Alex Neil, a former cabinet secretary in Nicola Sturgeon's government, says he voted for Brexit and others may have followed suit.

Man's body discovered in woodland area near Old Kilpatrick

The body of a man is discovered in a wooded area near Old Kilpatrick in West Dunbartonshire.

UCI Track Cycling World Cup: Katie Archibald relishing Glasgow return

Scottish cyclist Katie Archibald is relishing a return to the track at the Glasgow World Cup following her Olympic gold in Rio.

MoD to make announcement on Type 26 Clyde frigates

The Ministry of Defence is poised to make a significant announcement concerning shipbuilding on the Clyde, the BBC understands.

Mackintosh to open store in New York's Madison Avenue

Scottish luxury fashion brand Mackintosh is to open a retail outlet in one of New York's premier shopping locations.

Men jailed after £2m of cocaine found inside computers

Two men are given lengthy prison terms over a bid to smuggle £2m of cocaine inside computers into the UK.

Celtic: Brendan Rodgers still 'rankled' by draw with Inverness

Brendan Rodgers says the draw with Inverness earlier in the season - Celtic's only dropped points of the campaign - still 'rankles...

Partick Thistle v Aberdeen

Partick Thistle are without five players for Friday's meeting with Aberdeen, who may have defender Ash Taylor back.

Ex-soldier who was illegal 'gunsmith' jailed for 10 years

A former soldier admits buying deactivated guns over the internet and turning them back into lethal weapons.

News Group denied Supreme Court appeal on Sheridan defamation verdict

A newspaper group is denied leave to ask the Supreme Court to overturn the defamation verdict which saw Tommy Sheridan awarded £200,000 in d...

Lotto couple donate £1m to National Theatre of Scotland

Britain's wealthiest Lottery winners are among the donors who have helped secure a rehearsal base for the National Theatre of Scotland (...

Joey Barton: Danny Mills sees difficult road for former team-mate at Rangers

Danny Mills believes life will be "very, very difficult" for Joey Barton as he returns to training at Rangers.

Joey Barton: Rangers midfielder at training centre after club ban ends

Joey Barton has attended Rangers' Auchenhowie training centre after a club disciplinary procedure against the midfielder was concluded.

Glasgow Academy science block wins best new Scottish building award

A new science and technology block built for a private school in Glasgow is awarded the Best Building in Scotland prize for 2016.

CCTV images released in Hamilton robbery probe

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to trace as part of an investigation into two robberies on the same day in Hamilton.

Man dies after getting trapped under car in Crosslee

A man dies after becoming trapped under a car at Whirlie Road in Crosslee in Renfrewshire.

Chivas Brothers plans move to new £40m facility in Dumbarton

Spirits firm Chivas Brothers announces plans to close its operations in Paisley and build a new £40m facility at its Kilmalid site in Dumbar...

Labour MP Marie Rimmer cleared of attacking Yes campaigner

A Labour MP is cleared of attacking a Yes campaigner on the day of the independence referendum.

Joey Barton to return to 'full-time training' with Rangers

Rangers announce that midfielder Joey Barton "will return to full-time training" following a club imposed suspension.

Niko Kranjcar: Rangers midfielder out for six months with cruciate damage

Rangers' Niko Kranjcar faces six months out due to cruciate ligament damage, manager Mark Warburton has confirmed.

SNP suspends 'police probe' Councillor Shabbar Jaffri

The SNP suspends one of its Glasgow councillors after an issue relating to him was referred to police.

Two people hurt after buses collide in central Glasgow

Two people are injured after two buses collide in Glasgow city centre.

Cleanliness concerns persist at Gartnavel Hospital in Glasgow

A Glasgow hospital fails to improve the cleanliness of some patient equipment in operating theatres despite concerns being raised last year....

Police investigate rape of woman at flat in Glasgow

Police launch an investigation after a woman is reportedly raped at a flat in Glasgow.

Engineering works blamed for rail commuter disruption

Commuters are facing disruption to rail services between Glasgow's Queen Street station and Edinburgh after engineering works overran.

Families of Britons jailed in India 'beg' Theresa May for help

The families of six Britons jailed in India are "begging" Theresa May to help with their case.

B M'Gladbach 1-1 Celtic: Brendan Rodgers says visitors should have won

Brendan Rodgers feels his Celtic side should have won in Germany rather than draw with Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League.

Greenock Morton v St Mirren

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

Second man charged with murder over Stevenston death

A second man appears in court charged with the murder of a man who died following a disturbance in Stevenston in Ayrshire.

Group of women sought over train abuse of passenger

British Transport Police attempt to trace a group of women who abused a vulnerable train passenger in Glasgow.

Greig Laidlaw: Pro clubs can benefit from funding move, Vern Cotter advice

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw is positive on the prospect of external investment for Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors.

Fire-damaged Glasgow School of Art given £500,000 donation

A charity donates £500,000 to help Glasgow School of Art expand its Garnethill campus and repair the fire-damaged Mackintosh building.

Man headbutted murderer in jail dispute

A Perth Prison inmate attacked a murderer as part of a territorial jail dispute and left him scarred for life, a court hears.

Champions League: Borussia Monchengladbach v Celtic

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Borussia Monchengladbach and Celtic.

Borussia Monchengladbach v Celtic: Scottish champions require 'A-game' in Germany

Celtic will have to produce their best to take anything against Borussia Monchengladbach, writes Alasdair Lamont.

Champions League: Celtic's Brendan Rodgers has last-16 plan

Brendan Rodgers hopes Celtic can eventually reach the latter stages of the Champions League on a consistent basis.

Airdrieonians: Mark Wilson & Gordon Dalziel form new management team

Mark Wilson is the new first team coach at Airdrieonians, with Gordon Dalziel taking on the role of director of football.

Labour MP Marie Rimmer 'pointed in face' of Yes campaigner

A court hears that a Labour MP pointed her finger in the face of a Yes campaigner on the day of the Scottish independence referendum.

WW1 statue Every Man Remembered unveiled in Glasgow

A 23ft travelling statue from WW1 is unveiled in Glasgow for the first time as part of this year's Scottish Poppy Appeal.

Tenant farmers in court over 'flawed' evictions

A group of tenant farmers are seeking compensation for being evicted from their farms, saying its the result of a "flawed" law.

'A German team': Pub updates sign ahead of Gladbach V Celtic match

An Edinburgh pub which went viral after it gave German football team Borussia Monchengladbach a new title has updated its signage ahead of t...

Housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel's profits up for fourth year in row

The Glasgow-based housebuilding firm Mactaggart & Mickel Group records a rise in profits for the fourth consecutive year.

Man who brutally raped woman jailed for five years

A man who brutally raped a woman at a flat in Renfrewshire is jailed for five years.

Three men face trial over car and gun attack in Glasgow

Three men are to stand trial charged with running a man over and shooting him in a Glasgow street.

A German Team: Borussia Monchengladbach order 2,000 more scarves

Borussia Monchengladbach order more 'A German Team' merchandise for their match against Celtic after selling 2,000 scarves.

CCTV appeal after fan hit with seat during Aberdeen v Rangers game

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after a football fan was hit with a stadium seat during an Aberdeen v Rangers game...

One person hurt as bus and industrial vehicle collide in Shawlands

One person is injured after the top deck of a bus was pierced by part of an industrial vehicle during a collision in the south side of Glasg...

Automation may threaten 88,000 Scottish public sector jobs, says report

One in every six jobs in Scotland's public sector could be lost within 14 years due to automation, according to a new study.

Embezzling lawyer repays Edinburgh law firm by selling house

A solicitor, who admitted embezzling more than £21,000 from a lawyers' office in Edinburgh, sells his home to repaid the money.