Damaged cables lead to train disruption

ScotRail passengers face disruption after damage to overhead electric cables caused services to be suspended throughout the central belt.

Celtic beat Rangers: Brendan Rodgers thrilled with 'brilliant win'

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic's derby win at Ibrox was deserved as Mark Warburton urges his Rangers side to learn from their loss.

Three men arrested at Hogmanay Old Firm clash

Three men are arrested in connection with disorder at the Celtic Versus Rangers clash at Ibrox stadium.

Deliberate fire at council plant nursery in Dumbarton

A plant nursery, including a large poly-greenhouse, is severely damaged by fire at a council depot in Dumbarton.

Rangers v Celtic

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

Hamilton Academical v Motherwell

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

Partick Thistle v Kilmarnock

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

Dumbarton v Dundee United

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

St Mirren v Greenock Morton

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

Queen of the South v Ayr United

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

Hogg starts at 10 for Italian test

Stuart Hogg starts at fly-half for Glasgow Warriors as Gregor Townsend makes 11 changes for Saturday's Pro12 match against Treviso in It...

Rob Kiernan: Rangers defender faces two-match ban for violent conduct

Rangers defender Rob Kiernan is offered a two-match ban for violent conduct following a clash with St Johnstone's Steven Anderson.

Scottish universities to lead MS and MND research

Scottish universities are to lead research into neurological conditions multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease.

Rower Katherine Grainger's "shock" at honour

Scottish rower Katherine Grainger becomes a dame in the New Year list of honours.

Andy Murray knighted in New Year Honours

Andy Murray receives a knighthood for services to tennis and charity in the New Year's Honours.

CCTV image appeal after woman attacked in Glasgow flat

Police release a CCTV image of a man they want to trace after a woman was seriously assaulted at a flat in Glasgow.

Woman dies after being hit by taxi in Greenock

A 69-year-old woman dies from her injuries after being hit by a private hire vehicle as she crossed a road in Greenock last week.

Tourists take Edinburgh homeless man to Sweden for Christmas

Two tourists invite a homeless man from Edinburgh to spend Christmas in Sweden.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Woman slashed man in street attack in Glasgow

Police attempt to trace a woman who slashed a man in a Glasgow street.

Eight people injured in two car crash in North Lanarkshire

Eight people have been injured - one of them seriously - after a two car crash near Airdrie in North Lanarkshire.

Cabinet files reveal plan to shoot nuclear intruders

Newly-released papers reveal Margaret Thatcher's "horror" at an intrusion at the Faslane naval base.

Piping dream

A teenager from Campbeltown is gifted a vintage set of bagpipes with an extraordinary history.

Man admits armed takeaway raid and abduction

A man carried out an armed raid on a former police officer's takeaway business a week after being released from jail, a court hears.

'Robust' policing for Rangers v Celtic Hogmanay

Police Scotland says "robust" plans are in place to ensure public safety as Glasgow gears up for Hogmanay and a Rangers v Celtic d...

Celtic fringe players give Brendan Rodgers 'food for thought'

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his squad are battling for places ahead of Saturday's Glasgow derby with Rangers.

Rangers: Clint Hill and Lee Wallace injury concerns for Celtic's visit

Rangers' defensive injury concerns deepen as Clint Hill limps off against St Johnstone, with Lee Wallace having missed the match.

Glasgow drug dealer 'earned £42,000 a month'

A drug dealer who earned up to £42,000-a-month supplying addicts in Glasgow is jailed for eight years.

Clark wants new signings to end Kilmarnock 'rut'

Kilmarnock boss Lee Clark says he will have to make moves in the January transfer window to halt his team's poor run of form.

Old Firm game 'should inspire Rangers' against St Johnstone, says Martyn Waghorn

Rangers' Martyn Waghorn thinks his team-mates will be fighting for starting places against Celtic when they face St Johnstone.

Man charged with attempted murder of toddler

A man appears in court charged with the attempted murder of a two-year-old boy in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire.

Man admits double murder bid gun attack in Hamilton

A man who carried out a double shooting in South Lanarkshire pleads guilty to two charges of attempted murder.

St Johnstone v Rangers

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

Celtic v Ross County

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

Partick Thistle v Dundee

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

Inverness CT v Motherwell

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

Appeal after brawl breaks out on train heading to Greenock

British Transport Police attempt to trace four people who were involved in a fight on a train which resulted in one person being injured.

Men sought over 'white trash' racist abuse on train

British Transport Police attempt to trace a group of Asian men who racially abused a woman on a train.

Man arrested over Christmas Day death of Thomas Roberts

A 35-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of Thomas Roberts on Christmas Day in Glasgow.

Women's binge drinking given more coverage then men's, says study

Women who binge drink are portrayed more negatively by the media than men who do the same thing, according to new research.

Man injured in Boxing Day attack outside pub in Paisley

A 49-year-old man suffers a facial injury in an attack outside a pub in Paisley on Boxing Day.

Hunt continues for Christmas Day killer after Glasgow murder

A murder investigation is continuing after a 43-year-old man died following a violent Christmas Day attack that also left another man in hos...

Prison absconder Allan Strachan found by police

A man who absconded from an open prison near Dundee is found by police in Glasgow.

Heart of Midlothian v Kilmarnock

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Scottish Premiership game between Heart of Midlothian and Kilmarnock.

Aberdeen v Hamilton Academical

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

Glasgow murder inquiry launched after Christmas Day attack

Police launch a murder inquiry after a violent attack on two men in Glasgow on Christmas Day.

Snow and wind forecast as Storm Conor to hit northern Scotland

Boxing Day travellers are urged to check weather and traffic conditions as snow and wind are due to hit northern Scotland.

Glasgow sees first Christmas Day babies

One of the first babies to be born in Scotland on Christmas Day 2016 is a boy named Noel.

Man injured by attackers in his Irvine home

A 42-year-old man is "stable" in hospital after he was attacked by two men with weapons who forced their way into his home.

Lee Wallace: Rangers wait on injury verdict before Old Firm match

Lee Wallace suffers a leg injury against Inverness that Rangers hope will not keep him out of their two further festive fixtures.

Hamilton 0-3 Celtic: Red card was awful decision - Brendan Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is critical of Callum McGregor's red card in the 3-0 win over Hamilton Accies.

'Joker' mask man robs shop in Kilwinning at knifepoint

Police are trying to trace a man who robbed a shop at knifepoint while wearing a 'Joker' mask.

Man's body found after Kilmarnock flat fire

A man's body is found after firefighters extinguished a blaze at a flat in Kilmarnock in the early hours of Friday.

Police seek man after attempted robbery in Clarkston

Police seek man who tried to hold up a petrol station in East Renrewshire, armed with what appeared to be a gun.

Ayr United v Dumbarton

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

Dundee United v St Mirren

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

Greenock Morton v Queen of the South

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

Hamilton Academical v Celtic

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

Rangers v Inverness Caledonian Thistle

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

Unite union rejects Diageo pensions deal

Drinks giant Diageo could face industrial action after one of the two unions representing workers rejected a deal to end a dispute over pens...

Only three passengers on BA flight enjoy Champagne and selfies

Three British Airways passengers enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime flight when they are the only ones on board.

Concern grows for missing man Alasdair McVicar

Police appeal for help in tracing a young man from Argyll who has been missing since the early hours of Wednesday.

West Dunbartonshire likely to raise council tax by 3% next year

West Dunbartonshire becomes the latest Scottish council to announce a planned council tax rise of 3% next year.

Paige Doherty killer John Leathem appeals against sentence

A shop owner who murdered schoolgirl Paige Doherty in a frenzied knife attack is due to have his appeal against his sentence heard.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Scotland's most expensive street now at home of golf

A street in Fife which leads to the first tee of the Old Course in St Andrews has been named the most expensive in Scotland.

Glasgow lecturer Gary Maclean wins MasterChef final

Glaswegian chef Gary Maclean is named MasterChef: The Professionals champion.

Glasgow Warriors: Clubs will be interested in my players - Gregor Townsend

Coach Gregor Townsend says Glasgow's European performances will inevitably lead to interest from other clubs in his players.

Celtic: Brendan Rodgers says artificial pitches are not ideal

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes artificial surfaces affect the quality of football that is played on them.

Motherwell v Aberdeen

Motherwell add a couple of players to their squad for Friday's meeting with Aberdeen, who only have one fitness doubt.

Kilmarnock v St Johnstone

Kilmarnock and St Johnstone are both contending with injury problems ahead of Friday's meeting in Ayrshire.

Ross County v Partick Thistle

Ross County have a player banned for Friday's Scottish Premiership meeting with Partick Thistle, who have some fitness concerns.

Violent doctor Michael Lever jailed for raping women

An "abusive" and "violent" doctor who raped and abused two women over a 20-year period is jailed.

New direct flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Munich

German airline Eurowings launches new direct flights to Munich from Scotland's two busiest airports.

Police investigate burnt-out van near Milngavie

Police investigate the discovery of a burnt-out van on a country road near Milngavie.

Man cleared of attempted murder of Glasgow shopkeeper

A man who police claimed confessed to wishing he had shot a shopkeeper in the face is cleared of trying to kill him.

Wednesbury van driver admits causing A74(M) death near Lockerbie

A court hears how a van driver from the West Midlands fell asleep at the wheel causing the death of a Glasgow woman on the A74(M) near Locke...

Pro12: Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors (Mon)

Duncan Weir returns for Edinburgh to face former club Glasgow Warriors, who have Henry Pyrgos back in the starting line-up.

Eleven more Scottish childcare pilot areas announced

Eleven new areas in Scotland - stretching from Dumfries to Shetland - are to test out different models of free care for pre-school children....

Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte pleads not guilty

Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte pleads not guilty to fraud in relation to his purchase of the club.

Prince Charles presents chocolate Highgrove to Ayr hospice

Prince Charles gives a Christmas gift to a Scots hospice - a chocolate model of his Highgrove house.

Old Firm derby: Celtic's Scott Sinclair relishes trip to Ibrox

Scott Sinclair is excited by the prospect of his first Old Firm derby at Ibrox when Celtic face Rangers on Hogmanay.

Drones ban at Inverkip property in Margaret Fleming case

Drones are banned from flying over a property at the centre of the Margaret Fleming investigation.

Housing plans for Glasgow's 'North Kelvin Meadow' blocked

The Scottish government blocks controversial plans for a new housing development in Glasgow.

Man who killed friend over rap song jailed for two years

A man who killed a friend after taking offence to an improvised rap song about his girlfriend is jailed for two years.

Woman in winter West Highland Way ultramarathon 'first'

An Edinburgh runner is believed to be the first woman to complete the 95-mile (153km) West Highland Way in one go during the winter.

Brendan Rodgers: Celtic win over Partick Thistle showed resilience

Brendan Rodgers is pleased with Celtic's "winning mentality" and a debut for Calvin Miller after beating Partick Thistle 1-0.

Adam Ashe: Scotland cap signs new Glasgow Warriors contract until 2019

Scotland back-rower Adam Ashe is the latest Glasgow Warriors player to commit his future to the Pro12 side until May 2019.

Jordan Jones: Kilmarnock 'exiles' forge festive spirit away from families

Kilmarnock's Jordan Jones says a hectic festive programme makes it easier to deal with being away from family at Christmas.

Last chance saloon?

The fall in Scottish newspaper sales shows few sign of stopping, according to an analysis of sales figures.

Kilmarnock: Injury worries not derailing Lee Clark's transfer plans

Kilmarnock boss Lee Clark is not changing his January signing targets but says injuries and loan deals could force a rethink.

Campaign raises thousands of pounds for former Team Rock staff

An online campaign raises thousands of pounds for staff who lost their jobs following the collapse of rock music publisher Team Rock.

Cleft palate surgeries to be centralised

Plans to centralise cleft palate and lip surgeries in Glasgow are approved by the Scottish government.

Celtic v Partick Thistle

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

Greg Peterson: Glasgow Warriors sign up lock on new deal

American Greg Peterson signs a new contract with Glasgow Warriors, keeping the second row at Scotstoun until at least May 2019.

Karamoko Dembele: Celtic forward, 13, makes England Under-15s debut

Celtic's 13-year-old forward Karamoko Dembele makes his debut for England Under-15s in a 5-2 win over Turkey.

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital records 'worst' A&E figures

Scotland's largest hospital records its worst ever accident and emergency waiting times, figures show.

Bonnyrigg v Hibs at Tynecastle, Albion Rovers v Celtic in Airdrie

Tynecastle will host the Scottish Cup tie between Bonnyrigg Rose and Hibs while Albion Rovers v Celtic will be in Airdrie.

North Lanarkshire Council warns of £35m in cuts and savings

North Lanarkshire Council becomes the third major Scottish local authority to warn it will need to make savings following Scottish budget.

Woman, 97, and dog killed in Ayr crash

Margaret Young, 97, and her dog die after being struck by a car in Ayr.

Pensioner's song-writing dream realised by church choir

An 82-year-old woman has her Christmas wish come true after a song she had written is sung in public by a church choir.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to discuss cuts proposals

Scotland's largest health board is due to meet to discuss controversial proposals to close or cut some in-patient and maternity services...

Cancer Research UK £16m funding for Glasgow and Edinburgh centres

Cancer Research UK is giving £16m to help scientists in Glasgow and Edinburgh develop new treatments for the disease.

Most councils 'set for Scottish government cash rise'

More than half of Scotland's councils are set for an increase in the amount of money they receive from the government.

House in Airdrie set on fire with occupants inside

Police are searching for two men who set fire to a house in North Lanarkshire while the occupants were inside.

Plea over prisoner Graham Stewart missing for two years

Police appeal for help to trace a man who failed to return to prison more than two years ago.

Date set for Auchinlee care home closure decision

A decision on the future of a care home in Argyll which is facing closure is likely to be made before the end of January.

Jobs lost as rock music media firm Team Rock collapses

More than 70 people are laid off following the collapse of South Lanarkshire-based rock music media firm Team Rock Ltd.

Drivers warned of possible A82 delays from Tarbet to Inverarnan

Single lane restrictions are to be put in place on a section of the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan to allow for tree surveys to take plac...

Post Office worker action affects branches

Strike action hits five of the 19 directly-managed branches in Scotland, according to the Post Office.

Prestwick Airport bailout loans head towards £40m

The bailout of Prestwick Airport could reach £40m by next year, Scottish Government figures suggest.

Funding boost for micro-finance provider Grameen

A micro-finance provider is to scale up its operations after securing £250,000 from Social Investment Scotland.

Fire-damaged art school given £450,000 donation

A charity donates £450,000 to help the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) repair the fire-damaged Mackintosh building and expand its Garnethill cam...

Cyclist, 58, dies in hospital after being hit by car

A 58-year-old cyclist involved in a crash near the Erskine Bridge in West Dunbartonshire on Sunday dies in hospital.

Elderly woman and dog killed by car in Ayr

A 97-year-old woman and her dog are killed after being hit by a car on Holmston Road in Ayr.

Tourism leads upbeat Scottish economic outlook

Tourism, transport and communications sectors offer an upbeat new assessment of the Scottish economy, a survey finds.

Mesh implants still used in Scotland despite suspension

Hundreds of mesh implant operations have been performed in Scotland despite ministers recommending the suspension of their use more than two...

Woman dies in one-vehicle crash near High Valleyfield

A 29-year-old woman from Glasgow dies following a one-vehicle crash on the A985, near High Valleyfield in Fife.

Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by car

A cyclist has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Renfrewshire.

Paige killer's forthcoming appeal is cruel, mother says

The mother of murdered schoolgirl Paige Doherty describes her killer's forthcoming appeal as "cruel".

Police release new Scottish Cup Final disorder images

Police release 12 images of men they want to trace in relation to a pitch invasion following May's Scottish Cup Final.

Mosque in Cumbernauld sprayed with racist graffiti

Police investigate the spraying of anti-Islamic graffiti on a mosque in North Lanarkshire.

Two teenagers stabbed in street

Police are investigating a knife attack on a teenage boy and another man by a passerby in Edinburgh.

St Mirren v Ayr United

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

Dumbarton v Falkirk

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

Large-scale search for woman missing from Oban

A large-scale search, involving mountain rescue and coastguard teams, is being carried out in Argyll for a missing woman.

Celtic v Dundee

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

Heart of Midlothian v Partick Thistle

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

St Johnstone v Motherwell

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

Kilmarnock v Inverness Caledonian Thistle

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

Kelvingrove Life Gallery re-opens after redesign

The popular Life Gallery at Kelvingrove Museum reopens to the public after a two-year project to redesign and update it.

Orkney 'second best place to live' in UK

Orkney is the second best place to live in the UK in terms of quality of life, according to a Bank of Scotland survey.

New appeal over missing Margaret Fleming 17 years on

Police searching for missing Margaret Fleming make a fresh appeal for information exactly 17 years since she was last seen in public.

Former Dr Who David Tennant new voice of Scrooge McDuck

Former Doctor Who star David Tennant is to be the new voice of Scrooge McDuck in a remake of the animated Disney series DuckTales.

Man seriously injured in Irvine street attack

A 53-year-old man suffers a serious facial injury after being attacked outside shops in Irvine, North Ayrshire.

Man stabbed in 'targeted attack' in Glasgow street

A man is stabbed in what police believe was a targeted attack on a Glasgow city centre street.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Glasgow and Fife councils predict cuts after budget

Two of Scotland's biggest councils have warned they expect to make savings of up to £90m between them next year.

Hamilton Academical v Rangers

Hamilton have a couple of injury doubts for Friday's meeting with Rangers and both sides are missing long-term absentees.

Celtic fan Anthony Lewis jailed for Haymarket Station attack

A Celtic fan, who joined the Edinburgh celebrations after Hibernian beat Rangers in the Scottish Cup Final, is jailed for 16 months for assa...

Man, 35, charged with rape of teenager in Thornliebank

A man appears in court charged with raping a woman in Thornliebank, near Glasgow.

Life for Girvan man who stabbed 'party complaint' neighbour

A man who stabbed a father of four to death after he complained about a noisy of a party in South Ayrshire, has been jailed for life.

More than 100 Scottish football abuse referrals

Police Scotland receives 109 referrals involving cases of child sexual abuse in football since a helpline was set up three weeks ago.

Champions Cup: Glasgow Warriors v Racing 92 (Fri)

Josh Strauss comes in for Glasgow Warriors against a much-changed Racing 92 in Friday's Champions Cup meeting.

Equistone acquires Airdrie-based TOM Vehicle Rental

Airdrie-based TOM Vehicle Rental is bought by private equity investor Equistone Partners Europe for an undisclosed sum.

Body of woman found in Strathclyde Country Park loch

The body of a woman is found by police in the loch at Strathclyde Country Park in Hamilton.

East Dunbartonshire Council must 'up its game'

East Dunbartonshire Council is told it must "significantly up its game" by the local authority watchdog.

Lottery windfall for German PoW camp village

A Perthshire village receives £638,900 lottery funding days after a former German prisoner of war left it his entire estate.

Nico Donnelly jailed for Glasgow stabbing murder

A man is jailed for the murder in Glasgow of Jamie Johnstone, who was the third member of his family to be killed.

Glasgow pump factory celebrates 130 years

A pump factory based in Cathcart, Glasgow, releases photos to celebrate 130 years of continuous operation at the site.

Glasgow Airport unveils robot 'staff member'

Glasgow Airport unveils its newest member of staff - a singing and dancing humanoid robot.

Mark McGhee to complete touchline ban after Motherwell game abandoned

Mark McGhee will serve the second match of his touchline ban against St Johnstone after Motherwell's meeting with Aberdeen was abandoned...

Pair murdered Prestwick 'neighbour from hell' in revenge attack

A man who teamed up with a violent friend to kill his parents' "neighbour from hell" boasted he would "happily do time fo...

'Good public response' in Inverkip missing woman inquiry

Police investigating the disappearance of a woman from Inverclyde who was last seen in public in 1999 are "heartened" by the publi...

'Constructive' meeting on fishing crew shortages

A scheme operated in the past which enabled foreign fishermen to work on Scottish boats could be run again.

Man, 35, arrested over rape of teenager in Thornliebank

A man is arrested in connection with the rape of a teenager in Thornliebank near Glasgow.

Two injured after two cars and van crash on A725 in Bellshill

Two people are taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars and a van on the A725 in North Lanarkshire.

University rents out New York campus with no students as events venue

A Scottish university is renting out its controversial New York campus for pop-up events to raise funds.

Buckfast monks make record £8.8m

Monks who make Buckfast tonic wine - linked to violent crime in Scotland - raked in a record £8.8m last year.

Driver dies after crash on the B7066 in North Lanarkshire

A driver has died and his passenger was badly injured in a crash involving a car and a lorry in North Lanarkshire.

Man jailed for attempted rape in Kelvingrove Park

A man who attacked a woman in a Glasgow park with the intention of raping her is jailed for three years and nine months.

Gun criminal Dean Kimmins faces jail over drugs

A man who was sentenced to eight years for his part in an illegal gun business faces further jail time over drug trafficking.

Celtic v Hamilton Academical

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

Aberdeen v Motherwell

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Scottish Premiership game between Aberdeen and Motherwell.

Hearts & Partick Thistle to contest 'dive' bookings for Walker & Azeez

Hearts and Partick Thistle are to appeal against weekend bookings for Jamie Walker and Ade Azeez for simulation.

Ali Crawford: Hamilton aim to keep star man until the summer

Hamilton manager Martin Canning hopes to hold on to star player Ali Crawford during the January transfer window.

Response to plea over woman last seen in 1999 'encouraging'

Police investigating the disappearance of a woman from Inverclyde who was last seen in public 17 years ago say they are following up lines o...

Henry Pyrgos: Glasgow Warriors scrum-half extends stay until May 2019

Scotland scrum-half Henry Pyrgos signs a new two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors, tying him to the club until 2019.

Rangers: Kenny Miller seeks consistency in pursuit of Celtic

Kenny Miller insists Rangers will keep chasing Celtic but knows his side must first build momentum with a sequence of wins.

Registers of Scotland: House prices show steady growth

Scottish house prices have continued to show steady growth over the past year, according to figures released by Registers of Scotland.

Two injured in bus and car crash in Kilwinning

Two people are injured after a crash involving a car and a bus in Kilwinning in North Ayrshire.

UK immigration minister to hear of fishing crew shortages

Fishing leaders on Scotland's west coast are to meet the UK's immigration minister to discuss crew shortages.

Work begins on £10m Mackintosh Willow Tea Rooms revamp

Work begins on a £10m project to restore and preserve one of Glasgow's most famous buildings - the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Tea ...

Man attacked with weapon as he opened door of Coylton home

A man is taken to hospital with facial injuries after being attacked with a weapon when he opened the door of his home to an unknown man in ...

Weatherman Ian McCaskill dies, aged 78

Former BBC weather forecaster Ian McCaskill has died aged 78, his daughter confirms

Baby box design finalists revealed

Six students reach the final of a competition to design a baby box that will be given to all newborn children in Scotland.

CCTV image released over indecency on Glasgow bus

Police release a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with an act of indecency on a bus.

Robber's 'distinctive' grey hair spotted on CCTV

A serial robber who threatened an 18-year-old worker with a knife is caught after his streak of grey hair is recognised in CCTV footage.

Objections to planned sand extraction from Appin glen

More than 1,000 objections are lodged against a proposal to extract sand and gravel from a field in an Argyll glen.

Woman missing for six weeks 'not seen in public since 1999'

A vulnerable woman who has been missing for more than six weeks in Inverclyde was last seen in public 17 years ago, police say.

Cyber security event for Scottish school pupils

A week-long event designed to make Scottish secondary school pupils more aware of online risks has begun.

'I took drugs every day'

How Ryan Longmuir was able to quit drugs overnight and establish and grow his catering business Regis Banqueting.

Poverty trust Wheatley Foundation 'helping thousands'

A trust targeting poverty and social exclusion says it is set to reach up to 7,000 people in its first year.

More funding cuts 'disastrous' for councils, warns Cosla

Further cuts to council funding would be "disastrous", according to the head of local government body Cosla.

Thousands take part in Glasgow santa dash

Thousands of santas take to the streets of Glasgow on Sunday for the city's biggest ever Santa Dash.

Worker threatened with knife during Kilmarnock shop raid

A shop worker was threatened with a knife during a robbery at a store in Kilmarnock in Ayrshire.

ScotRail begin night tests of new trains

ScotRail is to begin testing the first of a new fleet of trains due to be introduced in September 2017.

Homage to first shortwave trans-Atlantic radio broadcast

Radio enthusiasts are to recreate the first ever trans-Atlantic shortwave broadcast - 95 years after it connected Ardrossan and the United S...

Scots awarded Nobel Prize in Physics

Two Scottish-born scientists are awarded a Nobel Prize for their discoveries about strange forms of matter.

Hibernian v Dumbarton

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

Ayr United v Dundee United

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

St Mirren v Raith Rovers

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

Dunfermline Athletic v Greenock Morton

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

Glasgow police appeal as ex-soldier's car found

Police appeal for information about a missing former soldier after the discovery of his car in the centre of Glasgow.

Biker hurt in Glasgow Airport collision with car

A biker is injured in a collision involving a car near Glasgow Airport.

Celtic will be 'hard to stop' warns striker Leigh Griffiths

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths says it will be "very difficult" for Premiership rivals to bring the champions' unbeaten run to...

ScottishPower announces 200 customer service job cuts

ScottishPower is to shed 200 jobs from its customer service departments in Scotland and southern England.

Motherwell FC launch child sexual abuse investigation

Motherwell FC become the latest Scottish football club to launch an investigation into alleged historical sexual abuse.

Unite union to meet waste firm management over lockout

Union officials say they are to hold talks with senior staff at waste firm Viridor after workers were locked out at a Glasgow recycling plan...

Youth coach Hugh Stevenson continued in football after child sex claims

A suspected paedophile was allowed to carry on working in football for several years after being reported to police and the SFA, a BBC Scotl...

Investment plans drawn up for Ardrossan Harbour

Multi-million pound investment plans are drawn up for Ardrossan Harbour in an effort to retain a lifeline ferry service to Arran.

Man attacked after car rammed in Robroyston area of Glasgow

Police are searching for two men who deliberately drove a Land Rover into a car before attacking the driver.

Three hurt after wall collapse in Glasgow's west end

Three people have been injured after a wall collapsed in the west end of Glasgow, police say.

Rangers v Heart of Midlothian

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

European Champions Cup: Townsend says Glasgow 'must beat Racing 92'

Glasgow Warriors must beat Racing 92 at least once to progress in the European Champions Cup, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

European Champions Cup: Racing 92 v Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors welcome back four Scotland stars for Saturday's European Champions Cup clash with Racing 92 in Paris.

Motherwell v Kilmarnock

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

Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Hamilton Academical

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

Scottish Open: Alan McManus tips Scots to shine at Scottish Open

Alan McManus says home players will provide a strong challenge at snooker's Scottish Open in Glasgow.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Three cats poisoned with anti-freeze in Kilmarnock

Three cats die after being poisoned with anti-freeze in an East Ayrshire town.

Plans for Scotland's first lung transplants being considered by ministers

A request from surgeons to be allowed to carry out lung transplants in Scotland for the first time is being considered by the Scottish gover...

Man who raped girl, 12, after getting her drunk jailed

A man who got a 12-year-old girl drunk before raping her nearly 30 years ago is jailed for eight years.

'Disappointment' over Euan Johnston shooting murder appeal

Police investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Glasgow have extended an appeal for information about the killing.

'Iranian smuggling ring': Nine people arrested

Nine people are arrested as part of an investigation into the suspected smuggling of Iranian nationals into the UK, the Home Office says.

CCTV appeal after 'racially-motivated' incident in Glasgow

Police release a CCTV image of a man they want to trace following a racially-motivated incident in Glasgow.

Renfrewshire Council plea after child food bank rise

A rise in the number of children using food banks in the Renfrewshire Council area leads to a call for the Scottish government to provide mo...

'Failing' care home on Isle of Bute may bid to re-open

An elderly care home which closed after inspectors said it was putting residents at risk may bid to have its registration to operate re-inst...

Glasgow bin lorry crash prosecution ruling due

Families bereaved by two separate Glasgow road death incidents, including the bin lorry crash, are to learn whether they can launch private ...

Boy 14, suffers rail line electric shock in Lanark

A child is in a serious condition in hospital after suffering an electric shock on a railway line.

Partick Thistle v Celtic

Partick Thistle have an unchanged squad for Friday's meeting with Celtic, who are unlikely to have winger James Forrest available.

Paul Dempster convicted after kissing eight-year-old girl

A 49-year-old man who told an eight-year-old girl he loved her, sent her social media messages and kissed her has been convicted of sexual a...

Workers at Glasgow recycling plant locked out as contract ends

Up to 150 construction and engineering workers at a Glasgow recycling plant are paid off with some locked out when they turned up for work.

CCTV appeal over serious assault at Glasgow music venue

Police issue CCTV images of two men in connection to the serious assault of two men at a music venue in Glasgow.

Ex-football coach Jim McCafferty in court on child sex charge

A former Celtic youth coach appears in court in Belfast charged with sexual activity with a child.

Mark McGhee: Motherwell manager gets touchline ban

Mark McGhee will serve an immediate two-match ban after admitting use of abusing and/or insulting language towards a match official and a st...

Joey Barton: 'Scottish media built me up to be a Messi or Neymar'

Joey Barton reflects on his ill-fated spell at Rangers, which ended after making just eight appearances for the club.

Man arrested over indecent act on Glasgow bus

A 55-year-old man is arrested in connection with an act of public indecency on board a Glasgow bus.

Biker injured in A77 crash with lorry in Kilmarnock

A motorbike rider is taken to hospital after a crash involving a lorry on the A77 near Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire.

Scottish Football Association 'should hold abuse inquiry'

A former chief executive of the Scottish Football Association calls for an inquiry into historical sexual abuse.

'No consultation' over Glasgow job centre closures

The Scottish government says it is "completely unacceptable" that it was not consulted on plans to close half of Glasgow's job...

HIE responds to Tavish Scott's comment on chairman

Highlands and Islands Enterprise says it would "not be appropriate" for its chairman or other board members to join "a public...

Gowanbank Primary School closed following fire

A Glasgow school, which has been repeatedly targeted by vandals, is closed following a fire.

Two more Royal Navy patrol vessels to be built at Govan shipyard

Two more Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels are to be built on the Clyde, in a deal between the UK government and BAE systems.

Reconstructed face of Robert the Bruce to be unveiled

Historians are to unveil a digitally-reconstructed image of the face of Scottish king Robert the Bruce nearly 700 years after his death.

Ex-football coach Jim McCafferty charged with sexual activity with a child

Police in Northern Ireland have charged a former Celtic Football Club youth coach with sexual activity with a child.

Partick Thistle reveals historical abuse claim

Patrick Thistle FC says it has identified a historical allegation of abuse made against a former club physiotherapist.

Council's highest honour for wheelchair tennis champion Gordon Reid

World number one wheelchair tennis player Gordon Reid is made an honorary freeman of Argyll and Bute.

Girl, four, falls into Dalmellington burn in early hours

A four-year-old girl is taken to hospital after falling into a burn in East Ayrshire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Former Scottish Conservative MP Allan Stewart dies

The former Scottish Conservative politician Allan Stewart dies at the age of 74.

Ex-Celtic youth coach Jim McCafferty in sex abuse probe

A former Celtic youth coach is being questioned by police over allegations of historic child sex abuse.

Half Glasgow's Jobcentre Plus services to close under DWP plans

Benefit claimants in Glasgow may have to travel further for employment services under UK government plans to close half the city's 16 Jo...

Celtic fan held for throwing burger at police horse

A Celtic fan was arrested for throwing a hamburger at a police horse before the Champions League fixture at Manchester City on Tuesday.

CCTV appeal over car after woman is raped in Glasgow

Police release CCTV images of a car they want to trace after a woman was raped in Glasgow.

Doosan Babcock to shed 470 jobs

Engineering group Doosan Babcock has announced plans to cut 470 UK jobs - more than half of them in Scotland.

Four men charged with human trafficking offences

Four men appear in court following a police operation to tackle human trafficking.

Agreement signed in Prestwick spaceport bid

Glasgow Prestwick Airport signs an agreement with Houston Spaceport as it continues its bid to become the UK's first launch site

Man who terrorised Glasgow and Lanarkshire householders is jailed

A man who terrorised people in their own homes during a series of late-night raids across Glasgow and Lanarkshire is jailed for 13 years.

Seat-throwing football fan Daniel Begg avoids match ban in court

A football fan who threw stadium seats at another supporter during an Aberdeen v Rangers game avoids a ban from matches.

Man charged with human trafficking offences

A man appears in court following a police operation to tackle human trafficking.

Man to stand trial over rape of 14-year-old in Barrhead

A 20-year-old man is to stand trial next year charged with raping a 14-year-old girl in Barrhead.

Cloud firm Iomart posts strong first-half results

Cloud computing firm Iomart reports a strong first half to its financial year, after building closer links with big public cloud providers

Extra Gourock-Dunoon passenger ferry for winter

The MV Coruisk will be used on the Gourock-Dunoon route during the winter period for the fourth year.

Larch killer disease spreads to new areas

A deadly pathogen that kills larch trees is discovered in new locations across Argyll and Stirling.

Cruise Scotland predicts 'bumper' season in 2017

The cruise industry is predicting another bumper season for Scottish ports in 2017, following a seventh successive record year.

UK expansion plan for Glasgow restaurant chain Bar Soba

A Glasgow-based bar and restaurant chain is planning to open a further seven restaurants across the UK.

Brendan Rodgers 'living the dream' at Celtic ahead of Manchester City tie

Manager Brendan Rodgers underlines his long-term ambitions for Celtic, saying the job is not a stepping stone for a return to England.

Ross Murdoch ready to 'move on' from Rio Olympics disappointment

Commonwealth Games champion Ross Murdoch says his "open wound" from Rio is healing and he is ready to "move on."

Manchester City v Celtic

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

Man and woman on attempted murder charge

A man and woman appear in court charged with the attempted murder of a father and son in the north of Glasgow.

Anti-abortion group in censorship claim at Stathclyde University

Anti-abortion students claim they are being denied their right to freedom of expression by the students' association at Strathclyde Univ...

Woman in court on Troon murder charge

A woman appears at Ayr Sheriff Court charged with murdering her disabled sister.

Child sex claims against youth coach Hugh Stevenson

A former youth football coach and top-flight assistant referee is accused of a catalogue of child sex offences in Scotland.

Man in serious condition after Bishopton hit-and-run

A 21-year-old man is left with serious injuries following a hit-and-run in Bishopton.

Cumbernauld flat fire 'may have been deliberate'

Three people are treated in hospital after a fire at a block of flats in Cumbernauld which police are treating as suspicious.

Wheelchair Tennis Masters: Gordon Reid to end year as world number one

Gordon Reid becomes the fourth British tennis player to finish 2016 as world number one, following Andy and Jamie Murray and Andy Lapthorne....

Wishaw asbestos removal firm secures management buyout

One of the few asbestos removal firms based in Scotland changes hands following a management buyout.

Deacon Blue to headline Montrose Music Festival

Glasgow band Deacon Blue are to headline the 10th Montrose Music Festival, it is announced,

Consumers 'don't know where to get help' over utilities

Consumers are suffering "financial distress" from utility and banking firms but do not know where to seek help, says a Which? repo...

Councils blame Scottish government for 7,000 job losses

Scottish councils claim that 7,000 jobs have gone in local authorities over the past year.

Scottish Cup third round: Morton hammer Beith, Annan crash out

Morton hammer Beith Juniors 6-0, but Annan Athletic crash out of the Scottish Cup to Formartine United of the Highland League.

Rodgers seeks strong Champions League finish

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hopes his side can finish their unsuccessful Champions League campaign "on a high".

Train hits a car at Cleghorn level crossing

Rail services disrupted after a train hit a car at a level crossing in South Lanarkshire.

Rangers 2-1 Aberdeen: Mark Warburton says players were irked before win

Mark Warburton said Rangers had been "more than irked" by criticism they had received before beating Aberdeen.

McGhee's Celtic staff remarks rile Rodgers

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers hits back at Mark McGhee's critical comments about his backroom staff's behaviour at Fir Park.

Nicola Sturgeon to visit Ahmadiyya Mosque in Glasgow

Nicola Sturgeon will visit the mosque that was attended by murdered Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah later.

Falkirk v St Mirren

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

Queen of the South v Dumbarton

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

Dunfermline Athletic v Ayr United

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

Motherwell v Celtic

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

Rangers v Aberdeen

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

Hamilton Academical v Partick Thistle

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

Kilmarnock v Dundee

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

Mark Warburton: 'Rangers have to learn in tough division'

Mark Warburton dismisses concerns over Rangers' form against last season's top three, with Aberdeen and Hearts coming to Ibrox.

Woman and child hurt in two-car crash on A73 in Carluke

A woman and child are taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Carluke in South Lanarkshire.

Men seriously injured in attack

Two men have been seriously injured in an attack in Baillieston in the north of Glasgow.

Two women arrested after body found at house in Troon

Two women, aged 19 and 38, have been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Troon in South Ayrshire.

Airliner pilot suffers heart attack at Glasgow Airport

The pilot of an airliner with 128 people on board suffers a heart attack as he taxied to the runway at Glasgow Airport.

Concern for future of elderly care home in Campbeltown

Concern mounts over the future of a loss-making care home for elderly people with dementia in Argyll.

Police call 'near misses' revealed

A BBC investigation reveals a catalogue of errors in call handling by Police Scotland.

New appeal over woman missing from Glasgow home since May

Police make a new appeal for help in tracing a 37-year-old woman who has been missing from her home in the east end of Glasgow for almost se...

Boy and dog image win Scottish Parliament photo contest

A photograph of a boy and his dog on the Solway Coast has been chosen from thousands of images on Instagram as "encapsulating Scotland...

Prominent Yugoslav dissident dies in Glasgow aged 96

A prominent dissident in the former Yugoslavia dies at his home in Glasgow, aged 96.

Bravery awards for police officers who tackled knifeman

Two police officers who tackled a man with a knife in Edinburgh, leaving one with stab wounds, win police bravery awards.

Rangers falling short with current form, says Andy Halliday

Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday admits the Ibrox side "are letting the manager and the fans down just now".

Brendan Rodgers backs Celtic squad players for December impact

Manager Brendan Rodgers insists his fringe players will be "critical" as Premiership leaders Celtic prepare for a busy December.

Rangers favourites for second, says Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes reckons Rangers are favourites to finish second in the Premiership but backs his side to be runners-up.

CCTV appeal over 'violent attack' in Glasgow's Gorbals area

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to trace over a "violent attack" in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.

Pro12: Glasgow Warriors v Munster (Fri)

Team news ahead of Friday's Pro12 meeting between Glasgow Warriors and Munster.

Missing man's remains found on riverbank in Galston

Human remains found on a riverbank in East Ayrshire are identified as those of a 49-year-old man who disappeared more than three years ago.

Strike begins over Glasgow City Council 'IT privatisation' fears

Dozens of specialist IT staff at Scotland's largest council begin three weeks of strike action over fears the service may be privatised....

Rouken Glen Park recognised with top UK title

Rouken Glen Park in East Renfrewshire is named the UK's Best Park of 2016.

Lollipop men and women numbers down

Nearly two-thirds of Scotland's councils have cut the amount of money they spend on school crossing patrols in the past three years.

'Club crew' to help vulnerable revellers in Glasgow

Support workers will be on hand in some of Glasgow's busiest nightclubs over the festive period to help revellers who have had too much ...