Man arrested over teenage girl 'incident' on board train

Police are appealing for a woman who spoke to the girl at the time of the incident to come forward.

Scottish Open golf events boost North Ayrshire economy

North Ayrshire Council says it expects local hotels, restaurants and traders to report an increase in visitors.

Man jailed over 'appalling and sadistic' domestic abuse

His conduct was described as "appalling and sadistic" as he was sentenced to 32 months imprisonment.

Glasgow city centre hit by power cuts

SP Energy Networks says supplies have now been restored following an earlier power failure.

Glasgow swan's head mystery investigated

The Scottish SPCA looks at a possible link to the disappearance of five birds from parkland in Glasgow.

'Extraordinary' comma butterfly colonises Scotland

The insect's "extraordinary" success is due to climate change and the caterpillar's nettle consumption.

Rosenborg-Celtic tie 'more open', says Harald Brattbakk

Former Celtic striker Harald Brattbakk says the goalless draw between his two former clubs gives Rosenborg a "good opportunity".

US host Craig Ferguson to appear in Still Game

Glasgow-born Craig Ferguson will appear in an episode of the BBC hit comedy after being sent a script.

Violence breaks out before Celtic friendly

Trouble flared as EDL founder Tommy Robinson conducted a book signing at an off-licence, police say.

Holders Celtic feature in Scottish League Cup second-round draw

Holders Celtic feature in Sunday's draw for the Scottish League Cup second-round.

BT offers broadband for 99% of UK

BT says its newly-independent broadband division can provide coverage to all but 1% of households.

Teenager arrested over nightclub attack

A 19-year-old man was left seriously injured after the attack outside the Red nightclub in Greenock.

Ayr & Kilmarnock both reach second round

Ayr march into the second round of the League Cup with a 6-1 win over Annan as Kilmarnock beat Dumbarton to qualify in second place.

Scottish League Cup: Partick Thistle through but Inverness & Morton go out

Partick Thistle progress in the League Cup as one of the best first-round group runners-up but Inverness and Morton go out.

Scottish League Cup: Hamilton Academical beat Stenhousemuir to top Group G

Hamilton beat Stenhousemuir 3-0 to reach the League Cup second round as Queen of the South and Albion Rovers miss out.

Scottish Rugby ponders creation of six semi-pro clubs

Scottish Rugby aims to create a six-team semi-pro league to help bridge the gap between the professional and amateur games.

Gordon Greer: Kilmarnock close to signing defender for second time

Kilmarnock are close to bringing Scotland international Gordon Greer back to Rugby Park for a second spell at the club.

ATM cash stolen in 'terrifying' armed robbery

A 57-year-old man delivering a five-figure sum to a Tesco cash machine is robbed at gunpoint.

Police probe attempted murder outside Greenock club Red

A 19-year-old man was left seriously injured after the attack outside the Red nightclub in Greenock.

Murdered teen Amanda Duffy 'never received justice'

Father Joe Duffy accuses Crown Office of failures in the case following the murder of his daughter in 1992.

Minister writes to Mod over Scots soldier case

Keith Brown has written to the UK government about a Scottish double amputee's medial treatment.

Michael O'Halloran: St Johnstone take Rangers winger back to Perth on loan

Rangers winger Michael O'Halloran joins former club St Johnstone on loan until January.

West Highlands worst in UK for broadband, MPs find

Just 65% of connections in the parliamentary constituency of Ross, Skye and Lochaber reach speeds of 10mb/s

Man 'critical' after being stabbed in Castlemilk

The 30-year-old suffered "life threatening" injuries following the attack in Castlemilk.

Celtic fined over 'illicit banner' and 'blocked stairs' against Linfield

Celtic must pay a fine of over £20,000 after an "illicit banner" was displayed during their Champions League qualifier against Lin...

Celtic: Rodgers mulls striker dilemma amidst Dembele & Griffiths absence

Brendan Rodgers says adding another striker would upset squad balance at Celtic but injuries may force him to recruit.

Men to stand trial over slavery claim

Men accused of keeping three men as slaves in South Lanarkshire in charges dating from 1993.

Champion boxer Victoria Glover attacked men with bat

British champion Victoria Glover hit the men with the baseball bat in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire.

Leading law firm Brodies reports 'record' revenues

Brodies says its results were achieved despite political and economic uncertainty following the Brexit vote.

Douglas Laing & Co unveils plans for distillery in Govan

Douglas Laing & Co says it hopes the distillery in Govan will be operational by the end of next year.

Lee Erwin: Kilmarnock sign former Motherwell striker

Kilmarnock sign former Motherwell striker Lee Erwin following his release by Leeds United.

Your pictures of Scotland: 21-28 July

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 21 and 28 July.

Delays after lorry catches fire on A74 (M) at Crawford

The incident happened between junction 14 and 15 northbound at Crawford at about 09:30.

Priest investigated over claims of relationship with teenage girl

The priest is suspended from duties as allegations about incidents involving a teenage girl are investigated.

Partick Thistle: Blair Spittal revels in wide right role

Summer signing Blair Spittal believes he can thrive at Partick Thistle, now that he has found his best position.

Glasgow Warriors take George Turner on loan from Edinburgh

Hooker George Turner joins Glasgow Warriors on a season-long loan from Pro12 rivals Edinburgh.

Two injured after police vehicle crash

The two women were taken to Crosshouse Hospital after the crash on the A78 in Kilwinning.

A74 (M) lorry crash victim named by police

The 50-year-old died following a crash between a car and a lorry on the A74 (M) near Eaglesfield.

Man held over drive-by paintball shootings

The 23-year-old is due in court after reports of people being targeted by a paintball gun from a car.

Concern over 'lifeline' armed forces veterans service in Scotland

The future of a service for armed forces veterans is under threat due to funding doubts, BBC Scotland learns.

Suspended term for Scots toddler's death

Rebekah Le Gal's van hit three-year-old Clinton Pringle while he was on holiday in Jersey.

Player Ade Azeez faces trial over cyclist 'hit and run'

The Former Patrick Thistle footballer is alleged to have hit a cyclist with his car and driven off.

Youth convicted of killing 16-year-old Luke Wallace

Luke Wallace died eight days after being stabbed in the groin in Baillieston, Glasgow, last June.

Janice Farman's funeral to be held in Mauritius

The service in Mauritius comes 20 days after she was killed during a robbery at her home.

Celtic 0-0 Rosenborg: Brendan Rodgers boss confident for second leg

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic are "equally as happy" as Rosenborg with their 0-0 draw and is confident his side can win in Norway.

Moussa Dembele: Celtic striker out until September, Griffiths has calf knock

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic's Moussa Dembele could be out until September with a hamstring injury, while Leigh Griffiths has a calf prob...

Carl McHugh: Motherwell captain signs contract extension

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson identifies club captain Carl McHugh as an important player as he signs a contract extension.

Early morning house fire in Bonhill 'deliberate'

A 44-year-old woman is in a critical condition after the blaze in Bonhill on Tuesday morning,

Teenager admits stabbing 16-year-old Luke Wallace

The 17-year-old denies the culpable homicide of Luke Wallace and says he was acting in self-defence.

Dog walker appeal after fatal stabbing in Paisley

Detectives are seeking witnesses who could help them solve the murder of a 31-year-old man on Sunday.

Man arrested over Lennoxtown flat blaze

The 22-year-old is in police custody and is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Eight-year-old boy robbed of clothing in Larkhall

Police say the boy was threatened with a weapon by an older child who took his clothes.

'Beachball-sized' hedgehog rescued by Scottish SPCA

The animal had swollen to about four times its normal size after air became trapped under its skin.

Rangers cannot be punished further over their EBT tax scheme, says SPFL

Rangers will not face fresh sanctions from the Scottish Professional Football League over its use of a controversial tax scheme.

Rise in drug deaths due to 1980s inequality, study finds

Rising inequality in the 1980s increased the risk of drug-related deaths among "Generation X", researchers claim.

Lennoxtown flats damaged in deliberate fire

Police say the fire on the top floor of the block was started in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Celtic v Rosenborg

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

Takeaway driver jailed for raping girl and women

Paul Colquhoun was convicted of a catalogue of sexual abuse including raping an 11-year-old and two other women.

Police release image of murdered Paisley man

Craig McClelland died after a violent confrontation in a Paisley street on Sunday night.

Moussa Dembele should stay at Celtic and improve, says captain Scott Brown

Striker Moussa Dembele is urged by captain Scott Brown to continue his development at Celtic amid reports of interest from Marseille.

Emilio Izaguirre 'very sad' at Celtic exit for Al-Fayha in Saudi Arabia

Honduras left-back Emilio Izaguirre makes an emotional exit from Celtic as he moves to Al-Fayha for an undisclosed fee.

Motherwell boss 'excited' as striker George Newell becomes his 11th summer signing

Motherwell's Stephen Robinson expects young striker George Newell to quickly challenge for a starting place after signing a one-year dea...

Woman 'critical' after early morning fire in Bonhill

Police are trying to establish if there was any criminality involved in the blaze in West Dunbartonshire.

Anger over Hamilton station 'mosquito' device

Scotrail says an upsurge in anti-social behaviour is behind the decision to install the device at Hamilton.

Man jailed for journalist acid attack in Glasgow

William Burns had only recently been freed from prison when he attacked the crime writer at his Glasgow home.

ScotRail passenger satisfaction increases to 90%

Transport Focus found 90% of passengers satisfied overall with ScotRail services, up from 83% previously.

Chivas Dumbarton bottling workers set strike date

The Unite union announces action for 7 August at Kilmalid bottling plant in Dumbarton.

Man in court over Ayr police station crash

Alexander McDonald is charged with dangerous driving and drink driving in connection with the crash.

Latest Scots school attainment gap funding set out

The Scottish government is to distribute £45m to nine local authorities in the latest bid to tackle the attainment gap.

Burning truck crashed into gates in Ayrshire

Police say the vehicle, which was extensively damaged, had been deliberately set on fire.

Rangers' EBT ruling will be reviewed by SPFL, says Hibernian chairman Rod Petrie

Hibernian's Rod Petrie claims the SPFL's new board will review a decision about Rangers' use of a tax avoidance scheme.

Johnson makes 'head-butt' joke

The foreign secretary was taught the hongi greeting during his visit to New Zealand.

Detectives investigate Paisley suspicious death

A young man is thought to have died following an incident late on Sunday evening.

Regional airport operator Hial reports passenger increase

Inverness, Barra and Islay airports have had a rise in customers, but numbers have fallen at Dundee.

Child 'seriously injured' by falling logs in Argyll forest

Emergency services were called after the child was seriously hurt in a forest near Oban, Argyll.

Scot shot in chest hours before Philippines wedding

Tarek Naggar was wounded in the chest after refusing to hand over his wallet to robbers.

Van crashes into Ayr police station

A 36-year-old man is arrested after the police office in Ayr was badly damaged in the incident.

Kris Boyd: Kilmarnock boss Lee McCulloch full of praise for 'written off' striker

Kilmarnock boss Lee McCulloch praises Kris Boyd's finishing against Annan and says the striker is "written off at every opportunity...

Pedro Caixinha encouraged by Rangers showing against Marseille

Manager Pedro Caixinha believes Rangers can "build some very good things" following their 1-1 friendly draw with Marseille.

Scottish League Cup: Motherwell thrash Morton, Kilmarnock see off Annan

Motherwell put four past Morton, Kilmarnock win at Annan and the rest of the League Cup action in Groups E, F and G.

Men steal River Leven fisherman's Rolex watch

Police say the two men pushed the fisherman in the water before making off with his fishing bag.

Kilmarnock winger reliving Dom Thomas' school days after Motherwell disappointment

Dom Thomas savours a more enjoyable brand of football at Kilmarnock following his move from Premiership rivals Motherwell.

Hamilton goalkeeper Ryan Fulton eyes full Scotland caps after Liverpool exit

Ryan Fulton hopes to catch the eye of Scotland boss Gordon Strachan after the goalkeeper's summer switch from Liverpool to Hamilton Acci...

Dumbarton: Kyle Hutton signs after leaving Championship rivals St Mirren

Former Rangers and Scotland Under-21 midfielder Kyle Hutton joins Dumbarton after being released by St Mirren.

Partick Thistle v St Mirren

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Cup game between Partick Thistle and St Mirren.

Man and woman convicted of murder bid

A couple are convicted of attempting to murder a pensioner and his son in their home in north Glasgow.

Celtic to close Green Brigade section amid 'safety concerns'

Celtic say the Green Brigade section of the club's stadium will be closed for the next two games "amid serious safety concerns...

Man banned over animal cruelty offences

The 54-year-old from Airdrie was found guilty of 10 animal abuse offences.

Your pictures of Scotland: 14-21 July

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 14 and 21 July.

Blair Logan admits murdering brother in fatal fire

Blair Logan set fire to the family home on New Year's Day, killing his brother and injuring his girlfriend.

Leigh Griffiths: Celtic striker banned by Uefa for 'provoking spectators'

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is given a one-game European suspension for "provoking spectators" in the away win at Linfield.

Celtic: former manager Ronny Deila willing to inform on Rosenborg

Former boss Ronny Deila is happy to fill Celtic in on Rosenborg, but also help the Norwegians ahead of their Champions League meeting.

Celtic face Uefa charge over 'illicit banner' against Linfield

Celtic are charged by Uefa over an "illicit banner" displayed during their Champions League qualifier against Linfield.

Police name Robert McLean as Lendalfoot crash victim

The 28-year-old hit a verge when his car left the road in South Ayrshire at about 19:00 on Monday.

Barrie McKay: Rangers' treatment forced me to leave for Nottingham Forest

Barrie McKay claims he was badly treated at Rangers after the manager Pedro Caixinha's arrival and had to leave for Nottingham Forest.

Hamilton competing with top English clubs for strikers, says manager Martin Canning

Hamilton boss Martin Canning hopes to sign two strikers but says his targets are still dreaming of approaches from top English clubs.

Celtic: Brendan Rodgers says Champions League qualifying ties hold 'no fear'

A year after dramatic ties against Astana and Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Brendan Rodgers says Champions League qualifiers hold "no fear...

Man jailed for filming his sexual abuse of three-year-old boy

The 29-year-old had earlier admitted the offences which took place in a Glasgow flat in 2016.

Ex-football coach Mark Ellis jailed for sex abuse

The 57-year-old had been running a football team and a training school in South Lanarkshire at the time.

Work to start in Govan on first of eight Type 26 frigates

The defence secretary is due to cut steel on the first of eight frigates at BAE System's Govan shipyard.

Glasgow college makes RIBA shortlist

Six buildings are on the shortlist for the 22nd annual Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba) Stirling Prize for the UK’s best new bui...

Celtic v Linfield

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

Rangers' fit-again Danny Wilson ready to battle newcomers for starting place

Danny Wilson returns from injury and says battling with high-profile Rangers signings to win a first-team place will help him improve.

Tomas won't feel transfer fee pressure at Accies

Xavier Tomas dismisses suggestions of pressure at Hamilton Accies paying a transfer fee for him, saying: 'I don't think it was £50m....

Kilmarnock: Chris Burke eager to put career fears behind him

Chris Burke was sidelined by a virus last season, but is keen to rebuild his career at Kilmarnock after signing a one-year deal.

Divers checking Corran Ferry service vessel for damage

The ferry used on the Highlands service is out of action after breaking down and then hitting rocks.

Ten arrests and alcohol seized after Troon beach disorder

Police seized alcohol after trouble as 6,000 people enjoyed the sunshine on Troon beach.

'Dangerous' man sought over Castlemilk playpark death

Police want to speak to 23-year-old Jordan Owen and warn the public not to approach him.

Rodgers has no concerns on Celtic discipline

Brendan Rodgers has no concerns about indiscipline after his Celtic team was cited by Uefa for "improper conduct" against Linfield...

'Blinded' driver caused Dunoon pensioner's death

Cab driver James Buchanan admits causing death by careless driving and is banned for three years.

Hamilton sign goalkeeper Ryan Fulton from Liverpool

Hamilton Academical sign Scotland Under-21 goalkeeper Ryan Fulton from Liverpool on a two-year deal.

East Kilbride call centre announces 470 new jobs

The new posts will be created in East Kilbride from the end of July and are part of a £40m investment by AGO outsourcing.

Driver killed in crash on A77 in Girvan

The car being driven by the 28-year-old left the road near Lendalfoot on Monday evening.

Rangers fined for thrown objects from crowd in Europa League tie

Rangers are fined over £6,000 by Uefa after objects were thrown from the Ibrox crowd during their Europa League qualifying tie with Progres ...

Leigh Griffiths, Celtic & Linfield charged after Champions League qualifier

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is charged with "provoking spectators" after he tied a scarf to the goal following the 2-0 win at L...

BBC admits University Challenge banana boots error

University Challenge host Jeremy Paxman incorrectly said Billy Connolly's banana boots were made by John Byrne.

Motherwell midfielder Clay joins Orient

National League side Leyton Orient sign Motherwell midfielder Craig Clay on a two-year contract.

Suspects taken to scene of Janice Farman murder in Mauritius

Police investigating the death of a Scottish woman stage a "reconstruction" of alleged events.

Helensburgh house damaged by deliberate fire

Police say two people were in the house at the time of the early morning blaze, but no-one was injured.

Scientists marvel at creatures' 'precise' body clock

Scientists studied zooplankton found in a Scottish loch to better understand their behaviour.

Record number of Scottish parks given green flag status

A record number of parks have received the award from environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful.

Does UFC Glasgow show that sporting tastes in Scotland are changing?

The UFC machine rolled into Glasgow on Sunday, its popularity suggesting that sporting tastes may be evolving.

Kirsty Gilmour beaten in Canada Open final by Saena Kawakami

Scotland's Kirsty Gilmour loses to Japan's Saena Kawakami in the final of the Canada Open in Calgary.

Celtic: Brendan Rodgers praises recent signing Olivier Ntcham after Lyon display

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic new boy Olivier Ntcham proved he has the ability to play at the very top level in the defeat to Lyon.

Corran Ferry service suspended for "foreseeable future"

The ferry used on the Highlands service is out of action after hitting rocks while a back-up vessel is unavailable.

Clearer view

Scottish researchers develop an artificial intelligence system that can recognise different types of cars and people.

Woman, 87, dies after house fire in Lanark

Emergency services were called to the blaze in Broomgate in Lanark on Saturday evening.

Air France jet in emergency landing at Prestwick Airport

Air France says a plane was diverted to Prestwick after "a slight smell of burning" was detected on board.

Wimbledon 2017: Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett retain wheelchair doubles title

Britain's Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett defend their Wimbledon men's wheelchair doubles title after beating top seeds Nicolas Peifer ...

Police probe after cars and bins fire in Clarkston

Firefighters were called to Monteith Drive in Clarkston after residents reported hearing a loud bang.

Man stabbed after disturbance outside bar in Glasgow

The 22-year-old victim was released from hospital after treatment for serious injuries.

Celtic: Linfield look into Leigh Griffiths Champions League bottle incident

Linfield will investigate an incident where a bottle was thrown at Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths during his side's Champions League qua...

Missiles thrown as Celtic beat Linfield

Celtic beat Linfield in the first leg of a Champions League qualifying match in Belfast which is marred by incidents of missile throwing.

Third man arrested after Strathaven park murder

A 49-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton Sheriff Court on Tuesday over the death of Jason McCue.

Paisley shortlisted to become UK City of Culture in 2021

The Renfrewshire town becomes the sole Scottish contender on the shortlist of five for the 2021 honour.

Police appeal after five injured in road accident at Stonehouse

Two children were among those hurt in the accident in South Lanarkshire on Thursday evening.

Minke whale dies after tail becomes tangled in rope

The adult female minke whale was among a number that has been seen feeding near a Scottish island.

Celtic fans get advice for match against Linfield

Linfield issue instructions to Celtic supporters who have managed to get tickets for Friday's Champions League qualifier in Belfast.

Your pictures of Scotland: 7-14 July

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 7 and 14 July.

Prisoner accused of Wishaw hospital razor blade attack

Craig Harvey denies attacking a doctor and a prison officer during a failed escape bid at a Lanarkshire hospital.

M8 delays after multi-vehicle crash

Traffic Scotland said the crash involved up to 10 vehicles on the M8 at Cardonald just before 09:00.

Second man arrested over Strathaven park murder

A 27-year-old man is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court over the death of Jason McCue.

Brendan Rodgers - No Celtic fans is 'a shame for Linfield and for Northern Ireland'

Manager Brendan Rodgers is disappointed Celtic will have no fans in Belfast for Friday's Champions League qualifier against Linfield.

Cammy Bell: Kilmarnock in talks with Dundee United for goalkeeper return

Kilmarnock are in talks with Dundee United to sign goalkeeper Cammy Bell as Deniz Mehmet moves to Tannadice.

Olivier Ntcham: Celtic sign midfielder from Manchester City on four-year deal

Midfielder Olivier Ntcham says Celtic's Moussa Dembele helped persuade him to make his £4.5m switch from Manchester City on a four-year ...

Motherwell striker Louis Moult 'very grateful' for interest

Louis Moult is flattered by interest but will only consider a Motherwell exit once an offer for the striker is accepted.

'Half of jobs under threat' at granite quarry near Oban

Union leaders claim 25 workers at the Glensanda Quarry face the sack when a new contractor takes over.

Design ideas explored to stop antibiotic resistance

Glasgow School of Art is awarded funding to find ways to stop bacteria becoming resistant to treatment.

Two arrests following Castlemilk playpark shooting

A 16 and 17-year-old are arrested after a large-scale disturbance in Glasgow, which left one dead and five injured.

Road closed after car and motorbike crash south of Oban

No life-threatening injuries were thought to have been sustained in the crash on the A816 near Kilmelford.

Man arrested over South Lanarkshire park murder

Jason McCue died after being found seriously injured following a disturbance in a park in Strathaven.

How a footballer became Africa's first Cognac maker

Former Ivory Coast international Olivier Tebily has forged a new career away from football - as Africa's first maker of Cognac.

New Scottish show on Vikings for Cbeebies and BBC Alba

A Glasgow-based independent film company is to make the programme, Gudrun the Viking Princess.

Loch Lomond search after reports of boy in water

Emergency services search an area three miles from Luss after the alarm was raised on Wednesday afternoon.

Glasgow grime artist MC Shogun arrested at 02 Academy

Joseph Heron, known as MC Shogun, was due to support American rapper NAS at the O2 Academy on Tuesday.

Police name man killed in 'brazen' Strathaven park attack

Jason McCue was treated by paramedics after being found in a Strathaven park but died at the scene.

Crawford Gillies to chair spirits firm Edrington

The former Scottish Enterprise chairman will take over this month, following the retirement of Norman Murray.

Scott Agnew guilty of screwdriver murder over 'drug debt'

A jury finds Scott Agnew guilty of murdering Stewart Rexter in Airdrie after hunting him down like "prey".

Four arrested after incident near Castlemilk fatal shooting

Police arrest four women - aged 19, 35, 36 and 46 - in connection with the incident on Tuesday.

Man sentenced over attacks on girlfriend who later took own life

Law student Emily Drouet took her own life days after the attacks by Angus Milligan in Aberdeen.

Kirkcudbright art gallery secures support for key collection

The funds will enable nationally significant works to go on display at the new facility in Kirkcudbright.

Baton passed from past to present in Scottish Design Relay

Young designers will create work inspired by objects displayed in Dundee's new V&A Museum.

Chasing the North Atlantic Subpolar Gyre

Scientists are making studies off Scotland's coast in a bid to understand a complex system of oceanic currents.

Police incident near fatal shooting scene in Castlemilk

Officers cordoned off part of a road close to where a man was shot in the Castlemilk area of Glasgow at the weekend.

Chennai Six jailed in India: Boris Johnson vows to help Britons

The former British soldiers known as the Chennai Six were jailed for firearms offences.

TRNSMT festival to return for second year at Glasgow Green

Organisers of the music festival at Glasgow Green have announced it will be staged again next year.

Man dead following disturbance in Strathaven park

Police are investigating the incident which happened at John Hastie Park in Strathaven at around 13:30.

Man accused of Amanda Duffy murder dies

Francis Auld, who was cleared of murdering a 19-year-old student in South Lanarkshire 25 years ago, dies in a hospice,

Prison officer cleared of raping escort in Glasgow park

John McMahon had denied a sex attack in the city's Queen's Park on a woman working as a escort.

Glasgow play park shooting victim photo issued

Police issue a photo of Jamie Lee who was killed in a "targeted attack" during a large-scale incident.

Nine-day closure during Kilmarnock to Carlisle rail work

Passengers face disruption during upgrade projects along the line between Kilmarnock and Carlisle.

Fatal Ayrshire car crash driver named by police

The 76-year-old man died after a two-vehicle crash on the A70 in the village of Coylton near Ayr.

Two arrests in Mauritius Scot murder inquiry

The pair are expected to appear in court later in connection with the death of Janice Farman on the Indian Ocean island.

Clyde waterfront and Glasgow Airport bridge plans take step forward

It is hoped the projects will regenerate part of the Clyde waterfront and improve the area around Glasgow Airport.

Scientists uncover St Columba's cell on Iona

Archaeologists believe they have identified the remains of the 6th century saint's wooden hut on Iona.

Driver, 76, dies after two-vehicle crash in Coylton

A 34-year-old man has been reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with the incident.

Glasgow woman hands out 'life lecture' to bike thief

The Glaswegian mother describes how she confronted the teenager before urging him to turn his life around.

Road worker named after fatal East Kilbride crash

A 58-year-old man who died while working on the resurfacing of a road in South Lanarkshire is named.

Man shot dead in Glasgow play park disturbance

Police say the killing took place during a large-scale incident which injured five other men.

Phillip Harkins US extradition ruling due at European Court

Phillip Harkins is wanted in the US over an attempted robbery in which a man died.

E.coli woman Caroline Hope 'feeling much better'

Caroline Hope says being back home in Scotland from Turkey has given her a "huge boost".

Seven arrested at TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow

Police Scotland say the arrests were for alleged drugs, fraud and public nuisance offences.

Arrest over death of 38-year-old man in Port Glasgow

Police say a 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death and is due in court on Monday.

Man critical after large scale disturbance in Glasgow

A 23-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital and police are treating it as attempted murder.

Major blaze near Glasgow Airport tackled

The blaze broke out on Saturday evening at Clark Street in Paisley, near to Glasgow Airport.

Road worker dies after being hit by truck

The man was hit by a vehicle also involved in the road repairs in East Kilbride on Saturday afternoon.

E.coli woman Caroline Hope due to return to Scotland

Caroline Hope is due to return to Glasgow after campaigners raised money for a private medical evacuation.

Children among 15 rescued from Glasgow flat fire

Three children and four adults are taken to hospital after the blaze at a block of flats in Govan.

Kooks and Kasabian on stage for day two of TRNSMT

After a sold-out performance by Radiohead on Friday, fans gather for day-two of the Glasgow Green festival.

Killed Mauritius Scot wanted to go home

Janice Farman talked of leaving the Indian Ocean island after being robbed, her estranged husband says.

Woman's death in Port Glasgow is treated as murder

Police believe the woman was murdered before her body was found in a Port Glasgow flat last month.

Louis Moult: Motherwell reject Aberdeen bid for top scorer

Motherwell rebuff a £250,000 offer from Aberdeen to sign the club's leading scorer Louis Moult.

Dedryck Boyata: Celtic defender facing three months out with knee injury

Celtic central defender Dedryck Boyata will be out for up to three months with a knee injury.

Saidy Janko leaves Celtic for St Etienne

Swiss full-back Saidy Janko leaves Celtic to sign a four-year contract with St Etienne in France.

Rangers: Graham Dorrans completes move from Norwich City

Graham Dorrans says signing for Rangers "feels incredible" after sealing his move from Norwich City for an undisclosed fee.

Police inspector acquitted of wife abuse

A charge of abusive behaviour towards his new bride against a Police Scotland inspector is dropped.

Mechanic jailed over £1.2m drug haul

The drugs were found in a cardboard box in the boot of his car when he was stopped on the M74.

Watches worth £500,000 stolen in raid at Gleneagles

Police say at least 50 designer watches were taken in the armed robbery at Gleneagles Hotel last week.

Your pictures of Scotland: 30 June - 7 July

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 30 June and 7 July.

Scot smothered to death in front of son in Mauritius

Janice Farman, 47, from Clydebank, died after reportedly being smothered to death in front of her child.

Robert Millar: Ex-Tour de France cyclist reveals new identity as Philippa York

Former Tour de France cyclist Robert Millar is now Philippa York after completing a transition to become a woman.

Plea to leave 'abandoned' seal pups alone

A sea life sanctuary says many baby seals brought to them for care do not actually need rescued.

Three-day TRNSMT festival at Glasgow Green to open

Scotland's newest music festival, being held in Glasgow, features Radiohead, Kasabian and Biffy Clyro.

Castle Huntly absconder jailed for armed raids

The Castle Huntly absconder and an accomplice threatened staff and customers at shops in Glasgow.

Woman spared jail after killing her husband following child abuse allegations

The former councillor smothered her husband of 50 years with a cushion after he was accused of abusing children.

Man arrested following stabbing death in Wishaw

A 27-year-old man is held by police after a man was attacked in Wishaw.

Mother and partner accused of neglecting and murdering two-year-old

A mother and her partner have appeared in court accused of neglecting and murdering a two-year-old girl.

Campaign fund to return E.coli woman to Scotland reaches target

A campaign to raise funds for a gravely ill Scots woman trapped in a Turkish hospital hits its cash target.

Police investigate man's death following Wishaw attack

Police are investigating the death of a 38-year-old man who was attacked in Wishaw.

Six Glasgow job centres to be closed

The Department for Work and Pensions goes ahead with cuts, with one job centre earmarked for closure being saved.

Celtic expect Rangers' EBT 'sporting advantage' review

Celtic say they are confident a previous league ruling on Rangers' use of a tax-avoidance scheme will be re-examined.

Barrie McKay: Rangers winger completes move to Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest sign winger Barrie McKay from Rangers for an undisclosed fee thought to be about £500,000.

Cedric Kipre: Motherwell sign up defender on one-year deal

Motherwell make Cedric Kipre their eighth summer signing, landing the French central defender on a one-year deal.

Man arrested over Glasgow high-rise flat death

A 31-year-old man died in hospital after being found with serious injuries at Waddell Court in the Gorbals.

Rangers tax case ruling - what does it mean?

Following the Supreme Court ruling on the Rangers "big tax case", we examine the background and ramifications of the verdict.

Linfield draw to set up Celtic match

Linfield secure a lucrative Champions League qualifier against Celtic as a goalless draw in San Marino earns a 1-0 aggregate win over La Fio...

Kilmarnock: Defender Kirk Broadfoot joins club on three year deal

Former Scotland defender Kirk Broadfoot signs for Kilmarnock after leaving Rotherham United.

Progres Niederkorn 2-0 Rangers: Pain will last long time, says Jordan Rossiter

Rangers will take a long time to get over the shock Europa League defeat by Progres Niederkorn, says midfielder Jordan Rossiter.

Rangers exit 'embarrassing' - Rae

Alex Rae says he has never seen his former club Rangers lose to a side as poor as Progres Niederkorn.

Progres 2-0 Rangers: Pedro Caixinha takes responsibility for shock defeat

Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha tells the club's supporters he takes responsibility for his side's European embarrassment against Progre...

Armed police to patrol TRNSMT festival in Glasgow

Police say there is no intelligence suggesting a threat but it was a "standard" deployment in a crowded place.

Police probe building collapse fire

An investigation is launched after a fire results in the partial collapse of a two-storey building in North Lanarkshire.

Supreme Court to rule in Rangers tax case

The UK's highest court is to announce its verdict in the long-running case between Rangers and HMRC.

Rangers crash out of Europa League

Rangers suffer one of the worst results in their history as they are knocked out of the Europa League qualifiers by Progres Niederkorn.

Glasgow considers Orange march ban

City council says Orange Order parades could face "greater restrictions or prohibition" after allegations of sectarian singing.

Men cleared of attempting to murder police officers

Two men are acquitted of using a stolen jeep to run over two police officers

Teenager jailed over Paisley stamp attack

The 17-year-old attacked his victim in Paisley last September, leaving him with a string of injuries.

Family's bid to return E.coli woman to Scotland

A family makes a desperate bid to return a gravely ill woman to Scotland from a Turkish hospital.

Green Day cancel Glasgow concert

Promoters said the show had been cancelled because "adverse weather conditions" meant it was no longer safe.

Man, 31, dies after attack in Gorbals flat

Police say they are treating the death of the man in Glasgow on Monday evening as suspicious.

Funding for new David Livingstone museum in Blantyre

Funding of £6m has been announced for a new museum at David Livingstone's birthplace in Blantyre.

Man arrested following attack near Johnstone bar

The 26-year-old man is expected to appear in court following a serious assault near a bar in Johnstone.

Fire crews tackle crane blaze on motorway

The crane has been moved to the hard shoulder and one lane of the M77 near Junction 3 is closed.

Sex abuse was covered up at cadet forces, Panorama finds

Victims tell BBC Panorama senior cadet leaders pressurised families against going to the police.

Louis Moult: Motherwell offer top scorer new contract

Manager Stephen Robinson hopes Motherwell can keep Louis Moult for next season after offering the striker a new contract.

Progres Niederkorn v Rangers: Jonatan Johansson pleased with early signs

Coach Jonatan Johansson reckons Rangers are moving in the right direction after a significant summer recruitment drive.

Wimbledon: Gordon Reid in good spirits before titles defence

Gordon Reid is feeling "pretty good" before the defence of his Wimbledon wheelchair tennis men's singles and doubles titles.

Aggreko to buy energy storage firm Younicos for £40m

The company says the move will provide customers worldwide with "a reliable, cheaper and cleaner source of energy".

Serial criminal John Coyle jailed over knifepoint robbery

A court hears that the serial criminal was caught because of a distinctive grey streak in his hair.

Fifty-turbine wind farm in Galloway and Ayrshire approved

Developers say there is still a "long way to go" before the £190m South Kyle project is up and running.

Scottish Power offers £3,000 reward after Govan fire caused outage

Scottish Power wants to trace vandals who targeted an electrical substation in Govan in Glasgow.

No sprinklers in 300 Scottish tower blocks

Thousands of high rise homes in Scotland do not have potentially life-saving fire safety systems.

Celtic: Brendan Rodgers praises 'excellent' new boy Jonny Hayes

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers lauds the impact of new signing Jonny Hayes in his side's pre-season friendly with Rapid Vienna.

Knife-wielding attacker in Paisley assaults two men

The victims are hurt while walking near a kebab shop in Paisley early on Sunday morning.

Cyclist seriously injured in Ayrshire van crash

A man on a bike is involved in a collision with a van on the B743 road near Sorn in East Ayrshire.

Motherwell's Burrows calls for summer football feasibility study

Motherwell director Alan Burrows says Scottish football should assess summer football as a calendar switch is backed by two top managers.

Man injured in Glasgow car park attack

The police are investigating the assault in the centre of Glasgow close to the St Enoch Centre.

Minister says 90.4% of farm payments made before deadline

The Scottish government says 90.4% of EU farm payments were made ahead of Friday's deadline.

Rangers: Steven Naismith regrets manner of departure in June 2012

Steven Naismith described Rangers as a new club when he left in June 2012, something he now says is "one of the biggest regrets of my c...

Rangers face Uefa 'thrown objects' probe after Europa League qualifier

Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against Rangers into allegations of objects being thrown during their Europa League tie.

Police investigate Hamilton attempted murder

A 48-year-old man is attacked by two armed men who concealed their identities.

Niall Keown: Partick Thistle sign defender from Reading on two-year deal

Partick Thistle sign Niall Keown from Reading for an undisclosed fee, with the defender agreeing a two-year contract.

Celtic's Brendan Rodgers can turn me into next Sterling or Ibe, says Kundai Benyu

New Celtic signing Kundai Benyu hopes to join a Brendan Rodgers success list that includes Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe.

Dumbarton fire attacks hit cars and caravan

An investigation begins after a caravan and two cars are set on fire in Dumbarton overnight.

Images released in appeal over attack near Johnstone bar

Police want to trace a man seen on CCTV in connection with an assault in Johnstone in Renfrewshire.

Glasgow fringe players can stake a claim, says Kelly Brown

Glasgow's fringe players could be boosted by the absences of Jonny Gray and Stuart Hogg, says ex-Scotland captain Kelly Brown.

Motherwell: Steve Robinson critical of Hearts' offer for youngster Chris Cadden

Motherwell boss Steve Robinson says Hearts' offer for midfielder Chris Cadden was far too low to be taken seriously.

Hogg & Gray suffer injury blows

Scotland internationals Stuart Hogg and Jonny Gray both face between four and six months out with respective injuries.

Rangers 1-0 Progres Niederkorn: Luxembourg side eye historic first Euro win

Progres Niederkorn boss Paolo Amodio is delighted to avoid an Ibrox thrashing but thinks his side can now achieve a historic first European ...

Rangers 1-0 Progres: Pedro Caixinha says side needs time to find their rhythm

Pedro Caixinha insists his new-look Rangers side will find form after they labour to a 1-0 win on their return to Europe.

Traffic warning over Orange marches in Glasgow

Traffic disruption is likely in the city centre as about 4,500 people and 63 bands march.