Michael Jamieson: Depression goes unrecognised in elite sport

Olympic silver medallist Michael Jamieson says sporting bodies should pay more attention to athletes' mental health.

Ayr United 1-0 Raith Rovers

Farid El Alagui's header is enough for Ayr United to beat Raith Rovers, who bizarrely had to play midfielder Ryan Stevenson as goalkeepe...

Driving ban footballer Islam Feruz fined £3,000

Former Celtic and Hibs footballer Islam Feruz is fined £3,000 after driving an £80,000 Porsche while disqualified.

Man jailed for 10 years over Glasgow murder attempt

A man is jailed for 10 years for the attempted murder of a father who had asked him to keep the noise down in a common close of his flat.

Who do you think you are?

The son of Scottish psychiatrist RD Laing reacts to new film Mad To Be Normal, based on his father's work.

Hamilton Academical v Aberdeen

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

Detectives revisit scene of Elderslie footpath rape

Detectives revisit the scene of a rape in Renfrewshire and speak to 70 people as they renew their appeal for information.

Gunman jailed for pointing loaded revolver at men

A gunman who pointed a loaded revolver at a Syrian man and his friends is jailed for five years.

Online meeting connection to missing Saltcoats girl

A missing 16-year-old girl from North Ayrshire is believed to have travelled to Birmingham to meet someone she was in contact with online.

Historic town centres secure £6.2m regeneration funds

Historic town centres across Scotland are set to benefit from about £6.2m in regeneration funding.

Mark McGhee: Motherwell part with manager after run of bad results

Motherwell sack manager Mark McGhee following a run of disappointing results in the Scottish Premiership.

'Oldest stewardess in Britain' retires after 44 years

One of the UK's longest-serving cabin crew has flown her final flight after a career spanning more than 44 years.

Scottish artist Frank To teaching Sir Patrick Stewart

Sir Patrick Stewart reveals he has been taking art lessons from Scottish artist Frank To.

National Museum of Scotland most popular visitor attraction

The National Museum of Scotland overtakes Edinburgh Castle to become the most popular visitor attraction in Scotland.

Man charged with murder in Possilpark street

A man is charged with the murder of a 20-year-old man who died after being found seriously injured in a Glasgow street.

Pilot laser attacks 'dangerously high'

Laser attacks at Glasgow Airport doubled in a year, making it the second most targeted airport after Heathrow, latest figures suggest.

Murder accused admits killing man in street

A 20-year-old man is to stand trial charged with the murder of a man in a street attack.

East Ayrshire Council seeks to to reduce funeral costs

An "affordable funeral package" is launched by East Ayrshire Council in a bid to tackle funeral poverty.

Money in drug trafficker's golf bag to be confiscated

Thousands of pounds found inside a golf bag are to be confiscated from a convicted drug trafficker.

App offers virtual tour of Scottish tourist hotspots

A virtual reality experience of 26 Scottish tourist spots has been created for use with a smart phone and a 3D viewer.

Football 'dementia disclaimers' predicted

Footballers may have to sign disclaimers to prevent them suing over brain injuries in the future, a former head of the SFA predicts.

Mad to be normal

RD Laing was not only Scotland's most famous psychiatrist but for a period in the 1960s he was one of the most famous in the world.

Window Wanderland

Residents of a neighbourhood in the southside of Glasgow transform their front windows for an evening arts trail.

Murder probe into death of Steven Quail in Johnstone

The death of a man at his home in Renfrewshire is treated as murder following a post-mortem examination.

Fatal Stewarton accident focus of road safety scheme

A fatal road crash in Ayrshire will be the focus of a hard-hitting new scheme to promote road safety.

Merrylee Primary closed to older pupils as 12 staff members off sick

A Glasgow primary school is been forced to close to older pupils on Monday due to widespread sickness among teachers.

High winds, ice and snow predicted to hit Scotland

High winds, icy conditions and snow are predicted to hit parts of Scotland as Storm Ewan sweeps Ireland.

Motherwell: Captain Keith Lasley defends under-fire manager Mark McGhee

Keith Lasley backs manager Mark McGhee in the wake of a 5-1 home defeat to Dundee, insisting players must take responsibility.

Kirsty Gilmour wins Austrian Open singles title

Scotland's Kirsty Gilmour marks her comeback from a knee injury by winning the Austrian Open title in Vienna.

Michael Jamieson reveals depression fight on announcing retirement from swimming

London Olympic silver medallist Michael Jamieson reveals depression struggles on announcing retirement from swimming.

Family of Billy McNeill confirm he has dementia

The family of former Celtic manager and player Billy McNeill confirm he has dementia.

Man found dead at house in Johnstone had 'significant injuries'

Police are treating the death of a 42-year-old man at a house in Johnstone in Renfrewshire as suspicious.

Death of man at house in Johnstone treated as 'unexplained'

Police are treating the death of a man whose body was found at a house in Renfrewshire as "unexplained".

Man detained after knife incident at Irvine's Rivergate shopping centre

A man is detained by police in connection with a knife-related incident at a shopping centre.

Flower wall highlights importance of smear test invites

A giant wall of flowers is created in Glasgow city centre to encourage women to go for their smear test.

Rugby fans heading to Murrayfield face severe disruption

Rugby fans travelling to Murrayfield are facing severe disruption to their journeys.

Elderly couple 'distressed' by break-in to Paisley home

An elderly couple are left "very distressed" after a gang of men broke into their home.

City homes 'least affordable since 2009'

The affordability of homes in Scottish cities has hit its worst level since 2009, according to a new report.

MP tackles football's breastfeeding taboo

SNP MP Alison Thewliss wants all football clubs in Scotland to declare their stadiums breastfeeding-friendly.

Caretaker boss Graeme Murty receiving help in his role at Rangers

Interim Rangers boss Graeme Murty has been receiving assistance but has not named the person who has been helping him.

Ski slope hosts Glasgow Film Festival screening

Film fans brave temperatures of -5C to watch a special screening at an indoor real snow ski slope.

Rangers: Tommy Wright says most managers take call from Ibrox

St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright indicates he would be interested in the Rangers job but insists such a scenario is "hypothetical".

Doctor hurt during prisoner escape bid in Wishaw

A doctor is injured when a prisoner tries to escaped during a routine medical appointment at a hospital in North Lanarkshire.

Woman dies after car crashes into bus in Wishaw

A woman injured when a car crashed into a stationary bus in Wishaw last month dies in hospital.

Cattle ban for farmer who 'left calf to die in mud'

A farmer who left a calf to die in a boggy field is fined £5,000 and banned from keeping cattle for five years.

St Johnstone v Kilmarnock

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

Motherwell v Dundee

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

Seven carers charged with threatening and abusive behaviour

Seven carers are charged with threatening and abusive behaviour at a property in Glasgow.

Partick Thistle v Heart of Midlothian

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

Pro12: Ospreys v Glasgow (Sun)

Preview and team news as Ospreys take on Connacht in the Guinness Pro12 at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea

Scott Brown: Celtic captain still available for Scotland

Celtic captain Scott Brown will make himself available for Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia next month.

Your pictures of Scotland: 17-24 February

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 17 and 24 February.

Scotland's top footgolfer takes on America

Scotland's top "footgolfer" is preparing to fly to America, representing the UK in the sport's first Ryder Cup-style compe...

Call for single sex Notre Dame High School in Glasgow to admit boys

A parents group calls for boys to be admitted to Scotland's only state funded single sex comprehensive.

Two more Labour-led councils freeze council tax

Two more Labour-led councils, North Lanarkshire and Stirling, voluntarily freeze the basic rate of council tax.

Pair accused of attempting to murder police officers

Two men are to face trial accused of attempting to murder two police officers by driving a car at them.

Missing clothing appeal in Elderslie rape inquiry

Detectives investigating the rape of a woman in Renfrewshire ask for help to trace her missing trousers.

Pupils trained to reduce stress levels

Pupils at a school in Glasgow are given access to a clinical psychologist to help deal with issues such as anxiety and depression.

Man arrested in connection with Possilpark murder

A 31-year-old man is arrested in connection with the murder of a man in the Possilpark area of Glasgow.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Rangers

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

Moira Anderson murder suspect 'also abused sister'

The sister of Moira Anderson, the Lanarkshire schoolgirl who went missing in 1957, says she was sexually assaulted by the man suspected of h...

Three men jailed over 'Dracula' attack at Dundee party

Three men who attacked a man dressed as Dracula and his two costumed friends are jailed.

Brendan Rodgers: Celtic boss urges referees to protect players

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers calls for referees to do more to protect his players from dangerous challenges.

Woman dies after being hit by car in Bargeddie

A woman dies after being struck by a car in Bargeddie, North Lanarkshire.

Stephen McManus: Motherwell defender sidelined by groin injury

Motherwell defender Stephen McManus will be out of action for at least six weeks with a groin injury.

Motherwell: Mark McGhee says second charge will not impact team preparation

Motherwell manager Mark McGhee insists the threat of a second touchline ban this season will not influence his job.

Six Nations 2017: Scotland can benefit from Glasgow half-backs - Huw Jones

Familiarity with Finn Russell's game means Scotland's scrum-halves can offset the loss of Greig Laidlaw, says Huw Jones.

Lidl warehouse plan 'to create 360 jobs'

Supermarket chain Lidl announces plans to create 360 jobs after being cleared to build a new distribution centre in North Lanarkshire.

New Clyde bridge plans to link Govan and Partick

A new pedestrian and cycle bridge, which would cross the Clyde to connect Govan and Patrick, is being planned.

Paolo Nutini arrested over 'traffic offences'

Singer Paolo Nutini is arrested in his home town of Paisley over alleged traffic offences.

Man registered 26 non-existent babies

A businessman travelled around Scotland to register the births of 26 non-existent babies as part of a benefit fraud scheme, a court hears.

West Dunbartonshire Council freezes council tax rate

West Dunbartonshire council is to freeze the basic rate of council tax, despite the national council tax freeze ending this year.

Packaging group Macfarlane posts 15% rise in profits

Glasgow-based packaging firm Macfarlane Group reports its seventh consecutive year of profit growth.

Grayrigg train crash: 'The night that changed our lives'

Three men connected with the fatal train crash at Grayrigg reflect on the tragedy, 10 years on.

Weir Group reports 21% profits drop

Glasgow-based engineering equipment firm Weir Group reports a 21% drop in pre-tax profits to £170m last year.

Burst main hits Paisley water supply

Residents in parts of Paisley are being warned about possible problems to their water supply due to a burst main.

Fighting demons

Glasgow boxer Benny Lynch became world flyweight champion at the age of 22, was washed up by 25 and dead by 33.

Glasgow rail delays over 'abusive' passenger

An "abusive passenger" causes widespread disruption to rail services in the Glasgow area, ScotRail says.

Rangers interim boss Graeme Murty undecided on future

Graeme Murty says his spell as interim Rangers manager is teaching him whether he has the "temperament" to be a first-team boss.

Dundee United v St Mirren Challenge Cup final at Fir Park on 25 March

Motherwell's Fir Park will host the Irn-Bru Scottish Challenge Cup final on Saturday 25 March.

BBC Sport to show BWF World Championships

August's badminton World Championships will be streamed live on the BBC Sport website, with televised highlights to follow the final.

Emotional appeal for missing man Samuel Townsley

A woman makes a public appeal for information about the whereabouts of her brother who has not been seen for four months.

Gunman jailed for takeaway armed robbery

A gunman who tied up a former police officer and abducted a woman in an armed robbery at a Perthshire takeaway is jailed for nine years.

Glasgow janitors stage further two week strike

Glasgow primary school janitors have started another two week strike in a long-running dispute over plans to re-organise the service and pay...

Accies injury crisis eases for Celtic trip

Hamilton have four players pushing for a return to action ahead of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game at Celtic.

Glasgow Warriors: D'arcy Rae and Jamie Bhatti sign new deals

D'arcy Rae extends his Glasgow Warriors stay until 2019 while Jamie Bhatti agrees professional terms with the club for next term.

Rangers hold manager and director of football interviews

Rangers hold interviews as they seek a new team boss and director of football, with more planned this week, reports PA.

Motherwell's Mark McGhee facing second misconduct charge of season

Motherwell manager Mark McGhee is issued with a notice of complaint after being sent to the stand against Aberdeen.

Man, 51, jailed over £57,000 drugs haul in Bearsden

A 51-year-old man is jailed after drugs worth £57,000 are found at his partner's house in East Dunbartonshire.

HMP Castle Huntly absconder traced after two weeks

A prisoner who absconded from HMP Castle Huntly is traced by police two weeks after being reported missing.

Storm Doris forecast prompts amber snow warning

The Met Office has updated a weather warning for snow from yellow to amber ahead of the arrival of Storm Doris.

BBC chief to outline Scotland plans

BBC director general Tony Hall will be in Glasgow later to outline his plans for the broadcaster in Scotland.

Celtic unveils plans for hotel and museum complex

Celtic unveils plans for a hotel and museum complex near their stadium in Glasgow.

Glasgow cemetery death: 'Little force' enough to topple headstone

A stonemason says a gravestone that caused the death of an eight-year-old boy needed "very little force" to fall over.

'Malpractice' claim at Glasgow City Council

Police meet senior figures at Glasgow City Council amid allegations of malpractice at the local authority.

Police investigate after woman raped on Elderslie footpath

Police in Renfrewshire are investigating after a 27-year-old woman was raped on a pathway near a primary school.

Depeche Mode to headline 6 Music Festival

Depeche Mode are to headline the three-day 6 Music Festival 2017 in Glasgow, the BBC announces.

Going underground

Twenty years ago, a busload of Scottish musicians travelled to France to play at a music festival. They went on to become some of the bigges...

Clydebank cars damaged by deliberate fires

Police appeal for witnesses after three cars were set on fire and extensively damaged in Clydebank.

Storm Doris to bring snow and wind to Scotland

The fourth named storm of this winter, Doris, is expected to bring high winds and snow to Scotland on Thursday.

Two women accused over attempted murder in Glasgow

A woman appears in court charged with attempting to murder her mother at a property in Glasgow.

Council to consider business case for Bowling redevelopment

Plans to redevelop a former oil terminal in West Dunbartonshire could take a step forward this week.

Glasgow grave death probe hears from stonemason

A stonemason says the foundations of a 1920s gravestone which fell over, killing an eight-year-old boy, would not be acceptable by today...

CCTV released over Glasgow city centre assaults

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in relation to a number of assaults in Glasgow.

'Vigorous' efforts to recruit dentist for Isle of Mull

NHS Highland says it is "vigorously" seeking a full-time dentist for the Isle of Mull.

Prisoner convicted over 'cream cake row' attack at Low Moss

A prisoner slashed another inmate's face leaving him scarred for life in a row over a cream cake, a court hears.

Van driver jailed over fatal A74(M) crash near Lockerbie

A van driver from the West Midlands is jailed for two years for causing the death of a Glasgow woman on the A74(M) near Lockerbie.

Kite Power Systems opens head office in Glasgow

A company which is developing new kite power technology opens a head office in Glasgow.

Rush-hour drivers 'avoid M8 roadworks'

Traffic has "moved well" during the first rush hour through roadworks on the M8/A8 in North Lanarkshire, according to Transport Sc...

Toddler among four hurt in two-car crash near Strathaven

Four people, including a two-year-old boy, are injured following a two-car crash in South Lanarkshire.

Man, 57, arrested over death in Castlemilk, Glasgow

A 57-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of a man at a house in Glasgow.

St Mirren v The New Saints

Match report to follow from Sunday's Scottish Challenge Cup game between St Mirren and The New Saints.

Two women arrested over Glasgow stabbing

Two women are arrested after a third woman was stabbed at a flat in Glasgow.

Police name victim of 'brutal' Castlemilk murder

A murder victim subjected to a "brutal attack" in his home in Glasgow is named by police as 46-year-old John Cameron.

Exploring Glasgow's secret 'ghost station'

A forgotten and abandoned platform hidden beneath Glasgow Central Station could be given new life.

Thornliebank school damaged in wilful fireraising

A school in Glasgow is extensively damaged after two youths deliberately started a blaze on its roof.

Dundee v Rangers

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

Greenock Morton v Falkirk

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

Dumbarton v Ayr United

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

Kilmarnock v Aberdeen

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

Murder probe after 'brutal' attack in Castlemilk home

A murder inquiry is under way after a man was "brutally attacked" at his home in Glasgow.

Jobs threat at Machrihanish wind turbine plant

Up to 60 staff at a factory for wind turbine towers in Argyll and Bute are told their jobs are under threat.

Rangers: Interim manager Graeme Murty is wary of facing in-form Celtic

Rangers interim manager Graeme Murty admits leading the side out at Celtic Park next month would be a daunting prospect.

Celtic v Motherwell

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

Partick Thistle v Hamilton Academical

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

Ross County v St Johnstone

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

Heart of Midlothian v Inverness Caledonian Thistle

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

Motherwell's Mark McGhee seeks answers over dismissal - McFadden

Motherwell boss Mark McGhee wants to know why he was sent to the stand during the midweek defeat by Aberdeen, says assistant James McFadden....

Traumatic day

Craig Russell says his life changed forever after he discovered the body of a teenager in woods near his home.

Bin lorry crash driver Harry Clarke admits reckless driving charge

The driver of the bin lorry that crashed in Glasgow admits culpable and reckless driving on a separate occasion.

Your pictures of Scotland: 10-17 February

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 10 and 17 February.

Fresh appeal for missing mother-of-three

Detectives issue a fresh appeal to find a 58-year-old mother-of-three who disappeared four months ago.

Cash to transform Royston 'triangle site'

A community land project gets £419,000 to transform a site regarded as a "blight" on the community.

Paige Doherty killer John Leathem has sentence reduced

A shop owner who murdered schoolgirl Paige Doherty in a frenzied knife attack has his sentence reduced.

Girlfriend tribute to Cameron Logan ahead of funeral

The girlfriend of a man who died in a house fire on New Year's Day describes him as "the love of my life" ahead of his funeral...

Hundreds more homes in Govanhill social renting scheme

Up to 350 homes in the Govanhill area of Glasgow are to be upgraded and made available for social renting.

Drivers warned over delays ahead of Bailleston Interchange works

Work to complete the "missing link" on the M8 is due to begin later with drivers warned of significant delays.

EastEnders villain joins River City

Scottish actor Alex Ferns, who played one of EastEnders' most memorable villains, has joined the cast of BBC Scotland's weekly drama...

Stokes must pay Elvis impersonator 230,000 euros

Republic of Ireland international Anthony Stokes has been ordered to pay an Elvis impersonator 230,000 euros for headbutting him in a nightc...

Council tax in Glasgow to rise by 3%

Scotland's largest council backs plans to increase council tax for the first time since 2005.

Nadir Ciftci: Celtic forward close to Pogon Szczecin loan

Celtic forward Nadir Ciftci is expected to spend the rest of the season on loan at Polish club Pogon Szczecin.

Burrell refurbishment cash approved by council

A further £27m for the refurbishment of the Burrell Collection is approved by Glasgow City Council.

Celtic boss Rodgers saddened to see Warburton exit Rangers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was disappointed to see Mark Warburton and his staff leave Rangers.

Man jailed for 'brutal murder' of friend

A man who brutally murdered his friend and left his body tied up under a pile of cushions and rubbish, is jailed or a minimum of 14 years.

Woman jailed over £370,000 embezzlement

A woman who admitted embezzling more than £370,000 from her employer is jailed for three years.

Furious Motherwell manager Mark McGhee is sent to the Pittodrie stand

Motherwell boss Mark McGhee is unhappy at being sent to the stand as his team suffer a 7-2 drubbing at Aberdeen.

Motherwell: Mark McGhee unhappy with fourth official after dismissal

Motherwell manager Mark McGhee was "horrified" to be sent to the stand during his side's 7-2 defeat by Aberdeen.

Basic income pilot considered in Glasgow

Glasgow could be the first city in the UK to pilot a basic universal income for every citizen, after the local council agrees to a feasibili...

Ryanair launches 15 new Scottish routes

Ryanair unveils its biggest Scottish winter schedule, with 13 new Edinburgh routes and two new Glasgow flights.

Three Scottish councils to maintain tax freeze

Three Labour-run councils in Scotland are to voluntarily freeze the basic rate of council tax.

Man, 19, dies after Larkhall car crash

A 19-year-old man involved in a two-car crash on the A71 in Larkhall dies in hospital.

Train disruption after Anderston Station roof fall

Train services in and out of Anderston Station in Glasgow are affected after a section of the roof collapsed.

Underpass opens below congested Raith junction

A new underpass opens below a heavily-congested roundabout near Hamilton in South Lanarkshire.

Slovak arrests in Scots human trafficking probe

Four men are arrested in Slovakia as part of an investigation into human trafficking in Scotland.

Council considers West End university development

A development at Glasgow University, worth nearly a billion pounds, is expected to reach a vital planning decision later.

Low-wage firms 'named and shamed'

Fifteen Scottish firms are "named and shamed" by the UK government as national minimum and living wage offenders.

Rangers: Mark McGhee says new manager can come from within Scotland

Motherwell boss Mark McGhee talks up Premiership rivals Derek McInnes and Tommy Wright for the vacancy at Rangers.

BBC to show Aberdeen v Partick Thistle in Scottish Cup

BBC Scotland will broadcast live television coverage of Aberdeen's Scottish Cup quarter-final against Partick Thistle on 5 March.

Rapist John Costello jailed for abusing young sisters over years

A man who raped a young girl over a five-year period and abused her sister is jailed.

Lee Clark: Kilmarnock boss to quit to join Bury

Lee Clark leaves Kilmarnock to become boss at League One side Bury after they agree a compensation package for him.

Kaden Reddick Topshop death: Firm 'recalls' display units

A BBC reporter who visited a branch found small holes in the ground where the units once stood.

Rangers: Mark Warburton seeks answers on resignation announcement

Mark Warburton says Rangers have yet to answer "key questions" regarding his departure as manager.

Oliver Kebble signs two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors confirm the signing of loose-head prop Oliver Kebble on a two-year deal ahead of next season.

Woman touched by stranger on train

A man touched a woman inappropriately on a train in what police describe as "an unsettling experience".

Footballer's father guilty of 1999 Coatbridge murder

The father of former Hearts footballer Ryan McGowan is found guilty of a 1999 murder after being extradited to Scotland from Australia.

Woman, 85, in critical condition after being hit by car

An 85-year-old woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Hamilton.

Pedestrian, 53, seriously injured by van in Glasgow

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by van on a road in Glasgow.

Rangers: Director of football is right way ahead, says Gordon Smith

Former Ibrox director of football Gordon Smith says Rangers are right to pursue the model again "provided everyone is willing to get be...

Glasgow Film Festival opens with Handsome Devil

The 13th Glasgow Film Festival opens later with a European premiere kicking off 12 days of screenings and events.

New Raith Interchange underpass to open on Thursday

A new underpass at the Raith Interchange will open to traffic on the early hours of Thursday morning.

Rangers aim to appoint director of football following Warburton exit

Rangers' managing director Stewart Robertson confirms the club will look to appoint a director of football.

Car overturns on dual carriageway near Rouken Glen park

A driver escapes injury after a car overturns near the entrance to a busy car park in Glasgow.

Derek McInnes says he is focused on Aberdeen' job amid Rangers questions

Derek McInnes says he is only concerned with his job at Aberdeen and not Rangers' managerial vacancy.

Mark Hamill adds force to Airdrieonians FC shirt fundraiser

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill signs a special Airdrieonians FC strip in support of a fundraiser for the club's sensory room for children....

Mark Warburton exit from Rangers 'could be messy' - Alex Smith

Scottish managers' representative Alex Smith says the departure of Mark Warburton from Rangers could "be real messy".

Aberdeen v Motherwell

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

CalMac passenger numbers up as fares fall

Cheaper fares are credited with attracting more than five million passengers to the Clyde and Hebrides ferry network.

Glasgow rail worker 'sprayed in face' on train

Transport police appeal for witnesses after a rail worker was sprayed in the face with an "unknown substance".

Rangers: Billy Davies backed for manager's post by Kris Boyd

Former striker Kris Boyd thinks Rangers should consider Billy Davies to replace departed manager Mark Warburton.

Mark Bennett: Scotland centre to join Edinburgh from Glasgow Warriors

Mark Bennett will join Edinburgh this summer while Josh Strauss and Gordon Reid will also leave Glasgow Warriors.

East Renfrewshire Council announces social housing plan

Councillors in East Renfrewshire agree to invest £32m in social housing over the next five years.

'Rangers would have to wait for De Boer'

Ronald de Boer insists Rangers will have to wait until the summer if they want to hire his brother Frank as their new manager.

Hamilton v Dunfermline (Tues)

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Scottish Cup replay between Hamilton Academical and Dunfermline Athletic.

Clyde v Ayr United (Tues)

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Scottish Cup replay between Clyde and Ayr United.

Coatbridge train hits shopping trolley thrown onto tracks

A person who threw a trolley onto train tracks is lucky to be alive, transport police say.

Scottish ice hockey: Triple success for Braehead Clan earns praise for scorers

Braehead Clan forward Craig Peacock heaps praise on a trio of team-mates for their scoring prowess in three wins in seven days.

Five in Glasgow court on human trafficking charges

Five people appear in court in Glasgow on human trafficking charges.

Man due in court over Clydebank house fires

A 42-year-old man is arrested in connection with a number of fires at a house in West Dunbartonshire.

Emergency call to overturned vehicle in Glasgow's West End

The emergency services are dealing with an accident involving an overturned car in the West End of Glasgow.

Glasgow Airport reports 'record' January

Glasgow Airport reports its best January on record, following a marked increase in demand for international travel.

Pensioner John Malone, 74, jailed for historical sex offences

A 74-year-old man is jailed for sex offences he carried when he was a teenager, almost 60 years ago.

Police investigate suspicious Possilpark death

Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man in a disturbance in the Possilpark area of Glasgow.

Former Scottish UKIP chairman sentenced for sex calls

The former chairman of UKIP in Scotland is ordered to carry out community work after admitting sexual offences involving phone calls to wome...

Film and broadcast location work worth £16m to Glasgow

Glasgow City Council says its film office brought £16m to the local economy in 2016.

Alex McLeish: Rangers manager's job would be difficult to turn down

Former Ibrox manager Alex McLeish says "I am a Rangers man" when asked if he would like to return as manager.

Three people injured in Larkhall car crash

A 19-year-old man is critically injured in a two-car crash in Lanarkshire.

Passengers attack and rob female taxi driver in West Lothian

A female taxi driver was dragged from her car and fell unconscious in an attack and robbery by passengers in West Lothian.

Murder probe after woman dies in 'deliberate' Kilmarnock fire

A murder investigation is under way after a 71-year-old woman died in a "deliberate" fire at a house in Kilmarnock.

Irvine hit and run leaves man seriously injured

A man is seriously injured in a hit and run collision in Ayrshire.

New warning over cheese brand linked to E.coli outbreak

Scotland's food safety watchdog warns consumers not to eat a variety of the Errington brand cheese which has returned to the shelves.

Royal Navy warship rescues stranded yacht crew in Atlantic

Thirteen Britons and an American were stranded for two days after their mast and rudder broke.

Rangers v Greenock Morton

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Cup game between Rangers and Greenock Morton.

Rangers: Dave King claims Mark Warburton was not committed to the Ibrox club

Dave King says Mark Warburton's "employment" was "terminated" after his agent asked Rangers to waive their right to ...

Woman indecently assaulted in Glasgow's Cardonald Cemetery

A young woman is indecently assaulted in a Glasgow cemetery.

Rangers: Alex McLeish 'the ideal' candidate as manager, say former players

Former Rangers players Gordon Smith and Derek Ferguson think Alex McLeish would be a good choice as the club's new manager.

Man's death after Possilpark disturbance treated as suspicious

Police are treating the death of a 20-year-man after a disturbance in the Possilpark area of Glasgow as suspicious.

Celtic v Inverness Caledonian Thistle

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

St Johnstone v Partick Thistle

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

Dunfermline Athletic v Hamilton Academical

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Cup game between Dunfermline Athletic and Hamilton Academical.

East Fife v St Mirren

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Cup game between East Fife and St Mirren.

Ayr United v Clyde

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Cup game between Ayr United and Clyde.

Dundee v Kilmarnock

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

Woman dies after being hit by two cars in Glasgow

A 44-year-old woman dies after being hit by two cars as she crossed a road in the southside of Glasgow.

Man injured in Erskine 'targeted attack'

Police investigating a serious assault in Erskine say it was a "targeted attack".

Rangers: Mark Warburton replaced as manager ahead of Scottish Cup tie

Mark Warburton says he has not stood down as Rangers manager despite a website statement saying the club accepted his resignation.

Royal Navy 'attack' submarines out of operations

Problems with Britain's fleet of seven "attack" submarines sees them being withdrawn from operations.

Gary Reilly jailed over murder of Paul McCarroll

A man who stabbed his girlfriend's ex-partner to death after a "stupid" row is jailed for life.

Teenager arrested after Ayr death crash is freed

A teenager arrested after a woman died in an alleged hit and run has been freed by prosecutors.

Police probe after man's body found in Chapelton

An investigation is under way following the discovery of a body in a South Lanarkshire village.

Man arrested after street stabbing in Wishaw

A man is arrested in connection with a serious assault on another man in Wishaw in North Lanarkshire.

University of Glasgow offers Star Wars philosophy course

Forget lightsabers and spaceships, a new university course will explore the philosophy of Star Wars.

Concern over Andy Murray Live tickets resale prices

Andy Murray's management team expresses concern about the prices tickets for his charity event in Glasgow later this year are now fetchi...

Your pictures of Scotland: 3-10 February

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 3 and 10 February.

Woman jailed for murdering partner of four weeks

A woman who stabbed her partner to death while outside in her underwear after only four weeks of dating is jailed.

Three women found in Glasgow human trafficking operation

Five people are arrested after a police operation targeting human trafficking and involving officers from Slovakia.

Chivas Brothers confirms Paisley jobs transfer offer

Spirits producer Chivas Brothers confirms all 460 staff at its closing plant in Paisley will be offered jobs at an expanded site in Dumbarto...

'Record numbers' of dolphins detected off west Scotland

Record numbers of three dolphin species found off Scotland's west coast are detected during a conservation trust's survey.

Man admits killing man in Lanarkshire lane attack

A man has admitted killing another man after kicking, punching and stamping on his head in a lane in Wishaw last March.

Scottish hospitals see 80% increase in dog attack victims

Emergency admissions to Scottish hospitals after a dog attack rose 80% in 10 years, according to NHS figures.

Woman admits carrying out armed robbery in Barrhead

A woman admits trying to rob a Barrhead shop wrapped in black bin bags and armed with two large knives.

Public warned not to approach absconder

Police warn the public not to approach a prisoner who has absconded from HMP Castle Huntly.

Man 'admitted Coatbridge murder' to helpline staff

The father of former Hearts footballer Ryan McGowan told helpline counsellors he had killed a man, a court hears.

Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic out for 'months' after ankle operation

Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic faces a "few months" more on the sidelines following an ankle operation.

Car salesman caught with £330,000 of cocaine and heroin

A car salesman with debt and gambling problems was caught with cocaine and heroin with an estimated street value of £330,000, a court hears....

Inver House Distillers eyes growth after £45m lending deal

Scotch whisky producer Inver House Distillers secures a £45m bank lending deal to support growth plans.

Pro12: Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets (Fri)

Scott Cummings is among those returning to the Glasgow line-up for Friday's meeting with Scarlets.

Rory Hughes: Scotland wing signs new Glasgow Warriors deal until 2019

Rory Hughes is delighted by the prospect of working under Dave Rennie as he signs a new two-year contract at Glasgow Warriors.

New support for British spaceports

Plans to launch satellites - and even people - from the UK get a boost from government.

Glasgow security guard reunited with baby she helped deliver

A woman who gave birth in a Glasgow shopping centre is reunited with the security guard who helped to deliver her baby.

School bus carrying 50 pupils crashes

A bus carrying 50 school children flips onto its side outside a secondary school in North Lanarkshire

Four more Scottish councils prepare for tax decision

Four more councils will decide whether to raise council tax for the first time in 10 years.

Run, Forres, run: How film on escaping a past came to Moray

Travels around Scotland lead an Amsterdam-based film-maker to make his first debut feature in a Moray town.

Anti-racism campaigner cleared of racism

An anti-racism activist is cleared of racially aggravated behaviour after he was targeted by far-right extremists at a demonstration.

MSPs call on DWP to 'halt' Scots jobcentre closures

MSPs call on the Department of Work and Pensions to "halt" the closure of a series of Scottish jobcentres.

Pair admit brutal attack on man in Renfrew

Two men have admitted brutally attacking and robbing a man at a flat in Renfrew.

Oli Kebble: Glasgow Warriors expected to sign Stormers prop

Stormers prop Oli Kebble is poised to follow club-mate Huw Jones in moving to Glasgow Warriors for next season.

Scottish referee standards improving, says Hamilton's Martin Canning

Hamilton player-manager Martin Canning believes the standard of refereeing is improving, despite recent high-profile blunders.

Morton beat Raith Rovers to move third

Lee Kilday scores with a second-half header as Morton move back into third place in the Championship.

Celtic report huge rise in revenue following Champions League return

Celtic's income in the first half of the season almost doubles compared to the previous year following their Champions League run.

Motherwell fail to challenge Carl McHugh red card

Motherwell do not follow through with manager Mark McGhee's stated intention to appeal against Carl McHugh's sending-off.

St Johnstone 2-5 Celtic: Hat-trick man Moussa Dembele happy to learn in Glasgow

Moussa Dembele brushes aside reports linking him with Chelsea as he celebrates his hat-trick in Celtic's 5-2 win over St Johnstone.

Jim Duffy's Morton target 'monumental' upset v Rangers in Scottish Cup

Morton boss Jim Duffy says his players will give Rangers "as uncomfortable a day as possible" in their Scottish Cup tie.

First image of possible Glasgow park over M8

A new picture suggests how the M8 in Glasgow city centre could look if it was covered by a rooftop garden.

Council tax freeze planned for Inverclyde

Inverclyde Council announces plans to keep basic council tax bills frozen, after the national council tax freeze ended this year.

Honorary degree for Apple boss Tim Cook from Glasgow University

Apple chief executive Tim Cook is to receive an honorary doctorate of science from the University of Glasgow.

Fewer cuts needed, says South Lanarkshire Council leader

The leader of South Lanarkshire Council wants to withdraw a number of proposals for possible cuts in local services.

Rangers administrators face £28.9m damages claim

The liquidators of Rangers Football Club plc take action for up to £28.9m against the company's former administrators.

Couple jailed over Paisley dangerous dog attacks

A couple in charge of a dog which attacked two women in separate incidents are jailed and banned from keeping dogs for 20 years.

Man denies 1999 'knife murder' in Coatbridge

A Scottish expat, extradited from Australia, has gone on trial for the murder of a man in Coatbridge 17 years ago.

Murdered soldier's family want apology over 'freedom fighters' tweet

The family of a Scottish soldier murdered by the IRA in 1971 calls for an apology from the SNP after a politician's "freedom fighte...

Glasgow primary bans after-school teacher conversations

Parents are told not to talk to teachers at a Glasgow primary school, when dropping off or collecting children.

Knife robber in Guy Fawkes mask jailed over Glasgow raid

A man who wore a Guy Fawkes mask while robbing a Glasgow shop at knifepoint is jailed for 40 months.

CCTV appeal after five fires at Clydebank property

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with five fires at a house in Clydebank.

Public transport fears of train racism victim Sanaa Shahid

A woman who was racially abused on a train has spoken of her apprehension about travelling on public transport in future.

Driver crashes through wall in Glasgow

A driver is being treated in hospital after his car left the road and struck a wall on Laurieston Road in Glasgow.

Man seriously ill after street stabbing in Wishaw

A man is in a "serious condition" in hospital with stab wounds after he was attacked by another man in Wishaw.

Guns found near Bearsden cemetery where Kevin Carroll buried

Guns and ammunition are discovered near an East Dunbartonshire cemetery where a gangland figure is buried.

Queen Street trains suspended due to trespassers

All rail services to and from Glasgow Queen Street are suspended due to trespassers on the line.

Police watchdog probe after man's death in Glasgow

A police watchdog is to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a flat in Glasgow.

Wind energy to be created using lamp-posts

An IT company joins forces with a green technology firm to develop wind turbines which attach to lamp-posts.

Archaeological study of Dalry bypass begins

A team of archaeologists starts working across the A737 Dalry bypass site checking for artefacts.

Glasgow taxi driver banned for £80 three mile trip

A taxi driver who charged visitors to Glasgow £80 for a journey of less than three miles to a Beyonce concert is banned from operating for t...

Early support scheme helps reduce homelessness in Glasgow

A scheme which helps people before they reach a crisis has helped cut homeless applications in Glasgow, according to a report.

Sex attack on woman outside her Coatbridge home

A woman is attacked and indecently assaulted as she stands outside her house having a cigarette.

'Exhilarating' Celtic Connections comes to a close

More than three-quarters of events at this year's Celtic Connections were sold out, according to organisers.

Sudanese man arrested by immigration officers at Eurocentral

A Sudanese man is arrested over immigration offences at an industrial park in North Lanarkshire.

Patient 'waited 508 days' for hospital discharge

Some patients in Scotland waited more than a year to be discharged from hospital, figures show.

Man arrested over Blantyre Police Station break-in

A 28-year-old man is arrested after a break-in at a police station in South Lanarkshire.

Motherwell 0-3 Hearts: McGhee fumes at McHugh red card

Motherwell boss Mark McGhee describes the red card given to Carl McHugh in the 3-0 defeat by Hearts as "a shocking decision".

Arrests after drugs police raid Renfrewshire homes

Six people are arrested after a series of drugs raids at homes across Renfrewshire.

Pedestrian killed after being struck by two cars in Glasgow

A woman has died after being struck by two cars as she crossed a road in Glasgow.

Dumbarton v St Mirren

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

Hibernian v Ayr United

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

Queen of the South v Greenock Morton

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

Three more Ness Clothing stores to close

Another three outlets of troubled retailer Ness Clothing are to close in the coming week, administrators announce.

Motherwell v Heart of Midlothian

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

Rangers v Ross County

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

Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock

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

Aberdeen v Partick Thistle

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

St Johnstone v Celtic (Sun)

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

Celtic: Kieran Tierney praises team-mates after injury

Kieran Tierney says returning from an lengthy injury lay-off felt like making his Celtic debut again.

Hampden Park bids for one of three Uefa finals in 2019

The Scottish FA declares an interest in staging one of three major European finals at Hampden Park in 2019.

Rangers: Mark Warburton's reign encounters troubling times

Rangers' manager has problems to solve while results and recruitment continue to falter, writes Richard Wilson.

Teenager guilty of knife killing in Croftfoot

A teenager is convicted of killing a stranger after being handed over to the police by his mother.

Cheese linked to E.coli outbreak seized by council

A batch of cheese linked to a fatal E.coli outbreak is seized by Scottish council officers.

Your pictures of Scotland: 27 January - 3 February

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 27 January and 3 February.

Ferry port worker from Greenock wins £4.3m in lottery

A ferry port assistant from Greenock has won more than £4m from Saturday night's National Lottery draw.

M8 'missing link' works to take 10 weeks

Drivers are warned to expect significant delays during 10-week works to complete the "missing link" on the M8 in North Lanarkshire...

Glasgow's Willow Tea Rooms owner wins name battle

The woman who ran the Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street for more than 30 years has won a legal battle to keep its name.

Dog breeder banned for 15 years over mistreatment

A dog breeder is handed a 15-year ban after an investigation finds dozens of animals in "disgusting conditions".

Dungavel House immigration removal centre to stay open

The Home Office abandons plans to replace the immigration removal centre at Dungavel House.

Woman faces deportation after 27 years

A woman who has been married to a British man for 27 years is being held in a Scottish detention centre prior to deportation.

Library bay prototype to help art school restoration

A full-size prototype of a library bay is to be built as part of restoration work for Glasgow School of Art's (GSA) fire-damaged Mackint...

William Wallace's tree

Two friends from Inverclyde have embarked on a three year quest to preserve a tree they believe Scottish patriot William Wallace was chained...

Abuse claims against St Columba's school staff

Two teachers at one of Scotland's leading private schools are suspended amid separate allegations of sexual abuse of young girls.

BBC Trust rules against bin lorry programme

A BBC Scotland investigation into the Glasgow bin lorry crash has had three complaints against it upheld by the BBC Trust.

Scottish ferry tendering paused for review

A Scottish government review pauses tendering process for Northern Isles and the Gourock-Dunoon ferries.

Rangers have no problem with 'big games' - Mark Warburton

Mark Warburton insists Rangers can handle away games against top-six sides, despite a poor record in those fixtures this term.

Celtic explain Dembele's London trip amid Chelsea link

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers explains striker Moussa Dembele's trip to London amid speculation over interest from Chelsea.

Family appeal to killer in 2005 murder of Emma Caldwell

The family of Emma Caldwell who was murdered in 2005 appeal directly to her killer to give themselves up to the police.

John Lewis jobs at risk over warehouse closure plans

Retailer John Lewis announces plans to close its distribution site in Edinburgh, threatening nearly 80 jobs.

Man arrested after "high value" break-in at Glasgow Yesbar

A 58-year-old man is arrested after a "high value" break-in at the Yesbar pub in Glasgow.

Woman, 19, sexually assaulted in Glasgow's Queens Park

Police are investigating a serious sexual assault on a woman in Queens Park in Glasgow's Southside.

Roman walls

US President Donald Trump believes a wall is essential to control immigration but what does history tell us about their effectiveness in pra...

'Brilliant' Boyata getting better - Rodgers

Fit-again Dedryck Boyata has 'the tools to be a top-class centre-half' says Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers.

Kilmarnock: Loan deals 'only way' to sign quality players, says Lee Clark

Kilmarnock manager Lee Clark stresses January loan deals were the only way he could attract players of the quality he sought.

Young Lego expert makes film for Paisley city of culture bid

A 17-year-old Lego builder and film-maker is helping to promote Paisley's bid to become UK City of Culture 2021.

Anthony Stokes sentenced for Dublin Elvis impersonator assault

Ex-Celtic striker Anthony Stokes gets a suspended sentence for assaulting an Elvis impersonator.

Ex-Celtic and Hibs player Islam Feruz drove £80,000 Porsche while banned

Former Celtic and Hibs footballer Islam Feruz admits driving an £80,000 Porsche while disqualified.

Irn Bru maker AG Barr 'on track' as new products lift sales

Irn Bru maker AG Barr says it is on track to meet full-year profit guidance, despite a "highly competitive" UK soft drinks market....

Two men arrested over fatal hit-and-run crash in Ayr

Two men aged 17 and 18 are arrested following a fatal hit-and-run crash in South Ayrshire.

Kenneth Wheeler jailed for life over murder and rape in Shotts

A man is jailed for at least 22 years for murdering a dad-of-three who confronted him over the rape of a 14-year-old schoolgirl.

Woman raped in early-morning street attack in Paisley

A 43-year-old woman is raped in an early-morning street attack in Paisley.

TRNSMT 'not replacing' T in the Park, organiser says

The organiser of Scotland's new festival, TRNSMT, says it could eventually run side-by-side with T in the Park.