Castlemilk boy in hospital after 'callous and violent' attack

Police seek two men who covered their faces as they assaulted a 13-year-old boy in the Castlemilk area of Glasgow.

Motherwell disturbance leaves boy and man seriously injured

A 15 year-old boy and 23 year-old man are taken to hospital following a disturbance in Motherwell town centre.

Man found with serious head injury outside social club

The 21-year-old victim was discovered in front of The Glencairn on Glasgow Road, Rutherglen.

Motherwell interested in Villa striker McCormack

Motherwell are interested in bringing Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack back to Fir Park.

Alfredo Morelos: Rangers forward must wait until Thursday for Celtic action

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos will have to wait until Thursday before discovering whether he will face disciplinary action after his side...

Final preparations for Scotland's Hogmanay celebrations

A series of celebrations will take place in cities and towns across Scotland to see out 2018.

A look back at Scotland's 2018 in tweets

Here are some of the most viewed and shared news stories in Scotland during the past year.

Simulators at Glasgow college open Northwest Passage

A City of Glasgow College course is training merchant navy officers to navigate polar waters.

Scotland's first low-emission zone launched in Glasgow

The first phase will set standards which must be met by 20% of buses going through the city centre.

Police probe after man stabbed during mass fight

Detectives said the 35-year-old was hurt in a "totally unprovoked" attack by up to eight men in Lanarkshire.

Tom Rogic: Celtic player rested in Australia friendly victory over Oman

Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic is rested in Australia's 5-0 friendly win over Oman in Dubai.

Kilmarnock shop assistant threatened with 'firearm'

Police said the robbery happened at a shop in Kilmarnock and left the worker "extremely distressed".

Rangers 1-0 Celtic: Steven Gerrard says fans have 'bragging rights'

Steven Gerrard dedicates the 1-0 win over Celtic to Rangers supporters who have waited two years for a win over their city rivals.

Brendan Rodgers: Rangers were the 'better team' against Celtic

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admitted that "the best team won" after suffering his first Old Firm defeat in 13 derbies.

Glasgow 8-16 Edinburgh: Richard Cockerill - 'We out-played them in both games'

Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill says beating Glasgow at Scotstoun is "a big step in the right direction" for his side.

Ryan Hardie: Rangers know benefit of striker's Livingston loan - Gary Holt

Livingston manager Gary Holt hopes to extend Ryan Hardie's loan, saying Rangers know the benefit of his stay at the Tony Macaroni Arena....

Your most-read Scottish stories of 2018

Looking back at the top 20 Scotland stories of the last year on the BBC News website.

Clinical waste firm HES confirms it has ceased operations

In its first public statement, HES confirms that all 400 UK staff are now redundant.

The house which keeps its secrets buried

Meet the man who built his home with a determination to minimise its impact on the environment.

Teen stabbed in 'large scale' fight in Lanarkshire

The 16-year-old boy was treated for stab wounds and a head injury following the incident in North Lanarkshire.

Pro14: Glasgow v Edinburgh - Dunbar back for hosts

Glasgow Warriors make six changes as they look for revenge against a settled Edinburgh side at Scotstoun on Saturday.

Partick Thistle v Greenock Morton

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

Queen of the South v Ayr United

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

Attempted murder probe into Tollcross hit and run

Police say a car was deliberately driven at a man in Glasgow on Boxing Day.

Rangers v Celtic

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

Kilmarnock v St Mirren

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

Hamilton Academical v Motherwell

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

Pro14: Glasgow don't enjoy playing physical teams - Edinburgh head coach Cockerill

Glasgow Warriors do not enjoy playing against "physically committed" teams, says Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill.

Where is Scotland's most expensive street?

The average price of houses in this road are almost £1.2m, according to a Bank of Scotland report.

Rugby legend and violinist top New Year Honours list

Ex-Scotland star Doddie Weir and violinist Nicola Benedetti are recognised in the New Year Honours List.

Driver dies after car crashes into house

The 20-year-old man had been driving through Coatbridge in the early hours of the morning.

Police bid to map movements of man found dead in car

The body of Matthew Tomlinson, 29, was discovered in his car in the Highlands on Christmas Eve.

Your pictures of Scotland: 21 December - 28 December

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 21 December - 28 December

Two boys and a man arrested over Christmas Eve attack

A 40-year-old shopkeeper remains in a serious but stable condition following the incident in Cumbernauld.

Warning over abandoned 999 calls to Police Scotland at Christmas

Police Scotland says its contact centre staff dealt with more than 800 "dropped" calls.

HES: Clinical waste firm failed to improve despite regulator warning

Healthcare Environmental Services fails to comply with enforcement notices at two of its Scottish plants.

Firefighters tackle building blaze in Greenock

Crews were called to a large, well-developed fire in a building in Jamaica Street in Greenock.

Glasgow & Edinburgh: How have Scotland's two pro teams fared in 2018? And what can we expect in 2019?

Glasgow and Edinburgh meet for a second time in a week on Saturday, but how well are the teams progressing and what can we expect in 2019?

Rangers v Celtic: Derby pressure on both sides - Scott Sinclair

Celtic winger Scott Sinclair says "there's pressure for both teams" in Saturday's meeting with nearest challengers Rangers...

'Big players come in big games' - Rodgers hails Sinclair & Edouard after Celtic win

Celtic's "quality shone through" against Aberdeen, says Brendan Rodgers after Scott Sinclair and Odsonne Edouard score in the ...

Gerrard urges Rangers players to be lifted as '51,000 fans take the roof off' against Celtic

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard wants his players to feed off the crowd's energy in Saturday's Ibrox Old Firm game.

'The boys are all in hospital' - Motherwell boss Robinson rues three head knocks

Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson had "never experienced anything like that" after losing three players with head knocks in the 1-0...

Motherwell: Exeter City signal interest in Ryan Bowman

Exeter City have become the second English League Two club to signal interest in Motherwell striker Ryan Bowman.

Glasgow 'will be hurting' for Scotstoun return - Cockerill

Richard Cockerill says it will be a "very big step" for his Edinburgh side to repeat their win over Glasgow at Scotstoun next Satu...

Glasgow's 'world class' coaching key to new deal for Scotland centre Jones

Scotland international Huw Jones says Glasgow Warriors' "world class" coaching helped persuade him to extend his stay.

HES staff summoned to meetings amid job loss fears

Workers at Healthcare Environmental Services are summoned to meetings at its North Lanarkshire depot.

Lost teddy gets fast-tracked home in time for Christmas

A social media appeal and the kindness of ScotRail staff helped reunite Frankfurter with five-year-old Eva.

Shopkeeper stabbed in Cumbernauld Christmas Eve robbery

Police said six youths who attacked the man on Christmas Eve only wanted to steal alcohol.

Aberdeen v Celtic

Stats followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Aberdeen and Celtic.

Rangers v Hibernian

Stats followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Rangers and Hibernian.

St Mirren v St Johnstone

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

Heart of Midlothian v Hamilton Academical

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

Motherwell v Kilmarnock

Stats followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Motherwell and Kilmarnock.

Man in court charged with murder of woman in Biggar

The 33-year-old woman was found dead by officers after they were called to a house in Sillerknowe Court.

Goat kill hunter Larysa Switlyk reported over alleged gun offences

Larysa Switlyk received heavy criticism and was sent death threats after images emerged of her smiling with a dead goat.

Missing man search ends after body found in crashed car

Matthew Tomlinson, 29, from Dumbarton, was last in contact with his family on Friday.

Jobs lost as Glasgow engineering firm collapses

Management at Walker MacLeod say they had to close the business after a downturn in trading.

Driver warning as fog and ice blankets Scotland

Police issue advice as Met Office forecasters say temperatures will be at or just below freezing.

Detectives probe metal bar murder bid

The 52-year-old victim was walking with his partner when he was attacked on a street in Govanhill.

Man found dead in Clydebank police office

The 24-year-old was being held at Clydebank police office and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Woman threatened by robber with syringe in Shettleston

The would-be thief tried to grab the woman's bag as she came out of a pharmacy in Shettleston.

Man charged over woman's death in Biggar

The 31-year-old is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court after being charged over a death in Biggar.

Man seriously hurt in mass brawl outside Cambuslang pub

The 47-year-old is said to be stable in hospital after suffering a serious head injury in the fight in Cambuslang.

Dunfermline Athletic v Ayr United

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

Greenock Morton v Inverness CT

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

Ross County v Partick Thistle

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Ross County and Partick Thistle.

Man arrested after woman's body found in Biggar

Police officers make the discovery after being called to a house in Biggar shortly after midnight.

St Johnstone v Rangers

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

Scott Brown still has enough in the tank, says Scott McDonald

Scott Brown would "most definitely" make an impact in Australian football but has been tipped to stay at Celtic by Scott McDonald....

Parking firm urged to stop pursuing staff at Glasgow hospital

The health secretary asks the company managing parking at Glasgow Royal Infirmary to stop pursuing staff over fines.

Celtic v Dundee

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

Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock

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

Motherwell v St Mirren

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

Man in court charged with Owen Hassan murder in Glasgow

David Callaghan is accused of attacking the 30-year-old with weapons in Pollokshaws in November.

Man charged with rape after attack on the 67-year-old in Saltcoats

The 39-year-old was charged with rape following an attack on the woman in Saltcoats on Saturday.

Pitch invader at Aberdeen vs Celtic cup final jailed over Christmas

Gavin Elphinstone admitted breach of the peace and assaulting two police officers.

Niko Matawalu signs new Glasgow Warriors contract until 2021

Fiji international Niko Matawalu signs a new contract to stay with Glasgow Warriors until 2021.

Review into Lauren Wade's death to be published in New Year

Glasgow's child protection committee will publish findings into the case of neglected Lauren Wade.

Celtic: Brendan Rodgers calls for the FFA to 'see sense' over Tom Rogic call-up

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urges the Football Federation of Australia to "see sense" and allow Tom Rogic to play against Range...

Rangers: Midfielder Ryan Jack signs new Ibrox deal until 2021

Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack says he is "over the moon" after signing a new contract with the club until 2021.

Edinburgh recall Schoeman as Warriors change seven

Edinburgh recall prop Pierre Schoeman while Glasgow make seven changes for the first of two festive Pro14 derbies on Saturday at Murrayfield...

Odsonne Edouard: Celtic striker back 'next week', says Rodgers

Odsonne Edouard will miss Celtic's weekend match against Dundee but Brendan Rodgers hopes the striker will be fit for "next week...

Stewart 'to stay at Kilmarnock for rest of season'

Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke says he has had "no indication" that Greg Stewart won't see out his season-long loan.

Motherwell: Keith Lasley ready for Well's 'massive' three games

Motherwell assistant manager Keith Lasley believes their final three matches of 2018 could define their season outlook.

Matty Willock: St Mirren loan ends early as midfielder returns to Manchester United

Midfielder Matty Willock's season-long loan at St Mirren from Manchester United has been cut short after just five months.

George Turner: Glasgow & Scotland hooker ruled out for up to 10 weeks

Glasgow hooker George Turner could miss the start of Scotland's Six Nations campaign after having ankle surgery.

Callum McGregor: Celtic midfielder signs new five-year contract

Callum McGregor says he can fulfil all of his ambitions at Celtic after signing a new five-year deal.

Rangers fined £6,000 for criticism of referee Willie Collum

Rangers are fined £6,000 after their criticism of referee Willie Collum for sending off Daniel Candeias against St Mirren in November.

Scotland's first Active Nation commissioner appointed

Lee Craigie's role as a commissioner will involve encouraging more people to take up walking and cycling.

Ayrshire Grandpa builds Christmas grotto in loft

Each year Jimmy Murphy transforms his loft as a festive treat for family and neighbours in Prestwick, Ayrshire.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 14 December - 21 December.

Aldi to open eight new stores in Scotland

The supermarket chain says the move will lead 200 new jobs north of the border by the end of next year.

New Charles Rennie Mackintosh statue gets Glasgow cone treatment

A statue of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, unveiled weeks ago, has a cone placed on its head.

Man seriously injured in targeted street shooting

The victim was approached by two men before he was shot in a street in West Dunbartonshire.

Scots wedding party in drone travel chaos

Bride-to-be Tayo Abraham and her partner Ope Odedine are due to get married in Morocco on Saturday.

Detectives arrest man over death of father-of-three

Owen Hassan was fatally injured following an incident in Pollokshaws, Glasgow, on 7 November.

Couple neglected two-year-old who died of malnutrition

Two-year-old Lauren Wade was emaciated, dirty and riddled with head lice when she died in March 2015.

Man charged after woman, 67, raped on path in Saltcoats

The woman was walking near Canal Street in the North Ayrshire town of Saltcoats when she was attacked.

Gang who made 1.6 million 'street Valium' pills in Paisley garage jailed

The four men used a pill press to produce £1.67m worth of the drug from a garage in Paisley.

Micro-finance provider Grameen Foundation Scotland folds

Liquidators say Grameen Foundation Scotland has stopped trading as a result of "insurmountable" debts.

Public hearings into Celtic and Rangers parking ban plans

More than 2,700 objections were made over council plans for restrictions around Celtic Park and Ibrox Stadium.

Ferguson Marine says it will lose £40m on new CalMac ferries

The Inverclyde yard posts a £60m loss following major cost overruns on deal to build new ferries.

Third of rare Scotch whiskies tested found to be fake

Carbon dating tests carried out at a research centre find that 21 out of 55 bottles of rare Scotch are fakes.

150th anniversary boosts visitor numbers to Mackintosh venues

More than 1.1m people visited Charles Rennie Mackintosh venues as part of 150th anniversary celebrations of the Glaswegian designer.

Celtic to assess injury to only available striker Edouard

Celtic's only available striker Odsonne Edouard will be assessed in the next 24 hours after he went off in the Scottish Premiership win ...

Firefighters tackle major blaze at Machrihanish Golf Club

The fire has caused extensive damage to Machrihanish Golf Club in Argyll and Bute.

Rangers 'a few players short' of being title winners - Ferguson

Rangers are "a few players short" of being a Scottish Premiership-winning side but are "heading in the right direction",...

Sister makes emotional appeal to help trace missing father-of-two

Tom Graham, 30, was last seen by a relative in the Govan area of Glasgow more than two months ago.

Scottish woman, 64, shot dead outside her home in US

Liz Sutherland, originally from Port Glasgow, was killed as she got out of her car outside her apartment block.

'Stabbed' hospital worker charged with wasting police time

Donna Maxwell is accused of wasting police time after telling officers she had been attacked.

Former councillor wins defamation payout

A former SNP councillor wins £40,000 in damages from a party activist who falsely accused her of racism.

Scottish Premiership: Celtic v Motherwell

Stats followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and Motherwell.

Scottish Premiership: Hibernian v Rangers

Stats followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Hibernian and Rangers.

Celtic: James Forrest says Scottish Premiership has improved

The quality of the Scottish Premiership has improved in each of the last three seasons, says Celtic winger James Forrest.

Rangers trial for American full-backs Matthew Polster and Andrew Gutman

United States full-back Matthew Polster and fellow American Andrew Gutman are on a week's trial with Rangers.

Rangers: Next four games 'massive' ahead of winter break, says Ross McCrorie

Rangers midfielder Ross McCrorie thinks it would be "huge" for his side's title ambitions if they can stay top of the Premiers...

Glasgow Warriors: Adam Hastings relishing fly-half responsibility after signing new deal

Adam Hastings is relishing being Glasgow's starting fly-half after finding the responsibility "daunting" early in his career.

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic will be in 'really strong position' to face Valencia

Celtic will be in a "really strong position" when they face Valencia in the Europa League, believes manager Brendan Rodgers.

Stephen Jones and Jonathan Humphreys named Wales assistants

Ex-Wales internationals Stephen Jones and Jonathan Humphreys are appointed assistant coaches as part of incoming head coach Wayne Pivac'...

George Horne: Glasgow Warriors scrum-half extends deal until 2021

Glasgow scrum-half George Horne signs a new two-year deal which ties him to the Warriors until 2021.

Glasgow Warriors' Sam Johnson described as pivotal as he signs new contract

Glasgow Warriors' coach Dave Rennie says Sam Johnson has been "at the heart" of their best displays as the centre signs a new ...

Police discover handgun and bullets in Glasgow hotel

The weapon and ammunition was seized from The Lorne Hotel in Glasgow.

Ayr train service resumes after hotel safety fears

Rail services through Ayr have been disrupted since August, when a hotel next to the town's station was found to be unsafe.

Man charged over attempted murder outside house in Rigside

A 60-year-old man was seriously injured after a disturbance outside a house in Rigside.

Actor to face trial after hunting dog 'slaughtered sheep'

Stuart McQuarrie is said to have been in charge of the dog when it allegedly chased and bit sheep.

Ofcom report says 4G mobile coverage patchy in Scotland

Ofcom say superfast broadband is now widely available but mobile coverage is still patchy in many areas.

Woman arrested after 'stabbing' at Ailsa Hospital in Ayr

Police said the 42-year-old woman is expected to appear before Ayr Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Man stabbed as he slept in his grandmother's house

The 27-year-old victim was targeted by two hooded men at a sheltered housing complex in Cumbernauld.

Bus crashes into Glasgow garden after collision with car

Police Scotland said the accident happened on Paisley Road West, Glasgow, at about 15:40.

Tyre delivery driver admits causing fatal head-on crash

Ronald Bridges caused the death of Michael Laverty by careless driving on the A77 in South Ayrshire.

Man hit by car in attempted murder in Glasgow

The 20-year-old is in a stable condition in hospital after being struck near Charing Cross in Glasgow.

Scottish horseracing 'thriving', says Vivien Currie

Hamilton Park Racecourse's boss says more than ever is being done to train and keep home-grown talent.

Home Bargains refused licence in Springburn alcohol hot spot

The Springburn store bid is turned down as alcohol-related harm in the area is 220% higher than the national average.

Murder inquiry launched after Lanark disturbance

Police say they want to speak to a group of men who were in the area at the time.

ScotRail boss Alex Hynes promises improvements

Hundreds of services have been cancelled while ScotRail staff are trained on new trains and routes.

Anderson Strathern reports turnover and profits rise

Anderson Strathern attributes the growth in part to productivity gains through "smarter working".

Stan Lee tribute mural appears in Glasgow's Gorbals

A mural in memory of the Marvel superhero creator has been painted in the Gorbals.

Barrhead Travel president Sharon Munro to step down

Sharon Munro says she will be leaving the holiday firm at the end of the year for "purely personal reasons".

'Look after my house for me' letter writer tracked down

A woman who left a note when she left her childhood bedroom has been tracked down by the house's current inhabitant

Police bid to trace hit-and-run driver who abandoned car

A 55-year-old man is being treated in Monklands Hospital after the incident in Coatbridge.

Man seriously injured in murder bid at house in Kilwinning

The 41-year-old suffered a serious head injury in the attack in Kilwinning.

Trailer loaded with whisky and gin stolen from Inchinnan farm

Two white trucks may have been involved in the raid at Nether Southbar Farm in Inchinnan on Sunday morning.

Emirates to launch Scotland's first scheduled A380 service

The world's largest passenger plane will fly between Glasgow and Dubai from April until the end of September.

Attack on teenager in Glasgow 'was attempted murder'

The 19-year-old man was assaulted near Tollcross Park in Glasgow on Sunday.

Investigation after woman found unconscious in Beith

The 52-year-old woman is in a serious condition after suffering a head injury while walking her dog.

Three men attacked during night out in Glasgow

The group was assaulted by five men during an incident in the early hours of Friday.

'I never felt we had enough' - Rodgers after Celtic defeat

Celtic "expect to be better" when they make changes to the team, says Brendan Rodgers after the defeat by Hibernian.

Fire crews called to house fire in East Renfrewshire

Neighbours saw smoke coming from a downstairs window of the house in Carolside Avenue.

Glasgow Warriors' Ali Price: 'Glaswegians want to see a bit of fight in the players'

Glasgow are showing a hard-nosed edge that bodes well for their hopes in Europe, believes Ali Price.

Glasgow 'needed to keep foot on throat' - Rennie

Glasgow lacked the clinical edge required for a bonus point despite beating Lyon in their Champions Cup pool match, said Dave Rennie.

Hibernian v Celtic

Stats followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Hibernian and Celtic.

Rangers v Hamilton Academical

Stats followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Rangers and Hamilton Academical.

Huw Jones: Glasgow 'very confident' Scotland centre will sign new deal

Glasgow Warriors are "very confident" Huw Jones will sign a new contract with the club, says assistant coach Jason O'Halloran....

Storm Deirdre: Wind, snow and rain hit parts of UK

There are warnings of ice after Storm Deirdre brought freezing rain and high winds to the country.

Controlled explosion on Irvine beach after ordnance found

Royal Navy explosive experts had to wait for the tide to go out before dealing with the device.

Ayr United v Ross County

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

Falkirk v Greenock Morton

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

Partick Thistle v Alloa Athletic

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish Championship game between Partick Thistle and Alloa Athletic.

Kilmarnock v Dundee

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

St Johnstone v Motherwell

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

St Mirren v Aberdeen

Stats followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between St Mirren and Aberdeen.

Fraser Brown: Glasgow & Scotland hooker set to miss Six Nations start

Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown could miss at least the first two matches of Scotland's Six Nations campaign with a knee injury.

Glasgow Warriors: Oli Kebble extends contract until 2020

South Africa-born loose-head Oli Kebble extends his contract with Glasgow Warriors until at least 2020.

European Rugby Champions Cup: Glasgow v Lyon - Jones back for Warriors

Glasgow recall Huw Jones at centre among eight changes for Saturday's return European Champions Cup pool game with Lyon.

Leigh Griffiths: Neil Lennon happy to talk to Celtic striker about his personal issues

Neil Lennon says Leigh Griffiths will benefit from speaking about the mental issues that have led the Celtic striker to take time out of foo...

Rangers: 'Unsettled' Ovie Ejaria faces Steven Gerrard talks over future of Liverpool loan

Steven Gerrard hopes to get inside Ovie Ejaria's mind after the on-loan Liverpool midfielder admitted he is "unsettled" with R...

Brendan Rodgers: Celtic to review Ryan Christie condition

Celtic are to review Ryan Christie's condition after the forward was stretchered off the park with his leg in a brace in the club's ...

Rangers don't need wholesale changes but need quality to match Celtic, says Steven Gerrard

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he does not need to make wholesale changes but must add quality to compete against Celtic and in Europe....

Tommy Seymour: Scotland wing extends deal at Glasgow Warriors

Scotland wing Tommy Seymour signs a one-year contract extension at Glasgow Warriors, keeping him at Scotstoun until 2020.

Ayr United: Promotion a 'once in generation opportunity' - Lachlan Cameron

Ayr United winning the Championship is a "once in a generation opportunity" says chairman Lachlan Cameron.

Southampton's Steven Davis 'could provide Rangers' creativity', says Gareth McAuley

Rangers defender Gareth McAuley says bringing Steven Davis back from Southampton could provide his side with a creative spark.

Storm Deirdre: Warnings of freezing rain and snow

Treacherous conditions are expected as Storm Deirdre sweeps across Scotland.

Unseen footage shows Glasgow's M8 motorway in 1970s

The film and photos are published to preserve the history of the major work of civil engineering.

Former Celtic Boys Club manager Frank Cairney guilty of abuse

Frank Cairney was convicted of nine charges of sexually abusing young footballers.

Aggreko secures $200m Tokyo Olympics power contract

Aggreko will supply power for competitions, the international broadcast centre and the athletes' village.

Jobs threat as Kilmarnock sandwich factory faces closure

At least 180 jobs are at risk in Kilmarnock as Adelie Foods announces plans to switch production to London.

Harry Benson photograph on Nicola Sturgeon Christmas card

A photograph by Harry Benson of the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow will feature on Nicola Sturgeon's Christmas card this year.

Man dies after being struck by car in Clydebank

The 53-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by the car on Great Western Road in Clydebank.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 7 December - 14 December.

How ex-Scotland footballer reacted to sister's suicide

Ex-Scotland star Rhonda Jones has launched a mental health charity in memory of her sister Gemma.

Celtic's Leigh Griffiths seeks 'better and stronger' return after time off football

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths hopes to come back "as soon as possible a better and stronger person" after time off to deal with p...

Football fan fined and banned for throwing coin at linesman

The Rangers fan was also banned from games for two years after the coin hit a linesman on the back of the head

Teenage girl found guilty of Conner Cowper's murder in Lanarkshire

The 17-year-old stabbed a teenage boy at a party in North Lanarkshire, just hours after meeting him.

Man jailed for attempting to murder nine-month-old baby

William Robertson attacked the child so violently she was left with a fractured skull and extensive bruising.

Rapid Vienna v Rangers: It's more of a 50-50 match - Steven Gerrard

Manager Steven Gerrard says the must-win nature of Rangers' Europa League visit to Rapid Vienna suits his team.

Celtic at 'high level' for Salzburg tie - Rodgers

Celtic go into their final Europa League group game against Salzburg with "great confidence and belief", says manager Brendan Rodg...

Rapid Vienna v Rangers: No tickets going spare for sold out game, fans warned

Ticketless Rangers supporters are warned they have no chance of gaining admittance to Thursday's Europa League tie with Rapid Vienna.

Woman, 67, victim of 'despicable' rape in Saltcoats

The woman was walking on a footpath in Saltcoats on Saturday evening when she was approached from behind.

200 jobs under threat at Glasgow rail services firm

Staff at Gemini Rail Services in Springburn are told of plans to close the maintenance plant.

Filip Benkovic: Celtic's on-loan Leicester defender wants to stay for season

Filip Benkovic hopes he is not recalled by Leicester City next month so he can continue to push for trophies with Celtic.

Temporary clinical waste measures put in place

Temporary storage is being put in place at sites across Scotland to prevent a potential backlog.

Celtic: Leigh Griffiths face spell out to deal with 'ongoing issues'

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths will be "out of football for a little period of time" as he gets professional help to deal with ...

Robbers broke into house armed with hammers and knives

Two men have been jailed for more than eight years after trying to rob a couple in their own home.

Police seek man after Indian restaurant fire in Glasgow

Images have been released of a man who could help with an investigation into deliberate fire-raising.

Second man charged over Darren Sinclair death in Drumchapel

A 34-year-old is due in court following the death of the 27-year-old in Kinfauns Drive in November.

Martian and Scottish soils 'strikingly similar'

According to scientists, there are two locations in Scotland with soil like that found on the Red Planet.

Dennis Skinner defends swearing at SNP's Stewart McDonald

The SNP's Stewart McDonald brands the Labour veteran a "thug" as he complains to the Speaker.

Robbers jailed over Ayr house Rolex raid

Two men are jailed for six years for a robbery where they searched for an expensive watch before stealing a car.

Man in court charged with woman's murder in Ayr

A 53-year-old man is accused of killing Ann McLean who was found dead in a house in Ayr last month.

Courts rule Tommy Sheridan due £176,000 in interest

The former MSP and convicted perjurer is awarded the interest on a delayed £200,000 defamation payout.

Businessman plans Scottish stock exchange

The exchange, it is claimed, could improve opportunities for Scottish businesses to raise finance.

Man detained over the death of Darren Sinclair in Drumchapel

A second arrest has been made in connection with the death of Darren Sinclair in Drumchapel.

Waste criticised in the aftermath of the Santa Dash

Glasgow's annual Santa Dash saw many leftover costumes being discarded in bins and on pavements around the city.

Former altar boy sues church over rapes by priest

A former altar boy who claims he was raped dozens of times by a priest is suing the Catholic church.

Man charged over death of woman in Ayr

It follows the discovery of 41-year-old Ann McLean's body in a house in Ayr on 28 November.

Two men stole alcohol trucks from Linwood haulage firm

Two men wearing hi-vis clothing stole the trucks which contained a six-figure sum of alcohol.

Paisley boy gives 100 selection boxes to food bank

Jack Valentine raised money to buy Christmas treats for children living in poverty.

Review timescale over Monklands Hospital site concerns revealed

The independent assessors are to report back to the Scottish government by the end of February.

Celtic 5-1 Kilmarnock: Brendan Rodgers hails 'outstanding team performance'

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic "want to win every game and every competition" after watching his side dismantle previous leaders Kilm...

Kilmarnock: Steve Clarke blames fatigue for heavy Celtic loss

Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke believes tiredness played a large part in his side's heavy defeat at Celtic Park.

St Mirren: Oran Kearney 'embarrassed' by loss at Livingston

St Mirren manager Oran Kearney is not happy with his side's second-half performance at the Tony Macaroni Arena.

Rangers: Steven Gerrard frustrated with players after Dundee draw

Steven Gerrard says he now "knows the players he can trust" after his much-changed Rangers side's 1-1 Scottish Premiership dra...

Miller scores as 10-man Dundee hold Rangers to move off bottom

Ten-man Dundee hold on for a draw against Rangers to move off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership.

Mackintosh statue unveiled on anniversary of his death

The Andy Scott design is believed to be the world's first public sculpture celebrating the Scottish artist.

Troon quarry death: Police response to swimming reports 'appropriate'

The police watchdog says the response to reports of people swimming at a Troon quarry where a man later died was "proportionate".

Teenage boy denies Alesha rape and murder

The 16-year-old, accused of taking the six-year-old from her bed at knifepoint, will stand trial in February.

Woman critical after being hit by car in Bellshill

The 38-year-old was struck by a red Astra while crossing Orbiston Road on Sunday.

Witnesses appeal after serious assault in Glasgow

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious assault with a weapon in Glasgow's Trongate area.

Deliveroo reveals big rise in rider numbers

But couriers claim the surge in recruitment has left them out of work and out of pocket.

ScotRail: Checks urged amid timetable change

ScotRail say the new timetable will allow for shorter journey times, more seating and services on updated routes.

Stun gun robbers target hairdressers

Two men armed with Taser-style weapons rob a hairdressers in the Baillieston area of Glasgow.

Pregnant woman attacked and robbed in Glasgow

Police are looking for a man who struck a woman on the head before stealing her handbag in Glasgow.

Man dies after being struck by bus at Johnstone depot

A 43-year-old man dies after being hit by a bus in Cochranemill Road in Johnstone.

Celtic v Kilmarnock

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

Hamilton Academical v Hibernian

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

Heart of Midlothian v Motherwell

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

Livingston v St Mirren

Stats followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Livingston and St Mirren.

Charity Social Bite plans mass sleep out to aid homeless

The world's biggest mass sleep out is taking place across Scottish cities on Saturday night.

Fears over battle for quarry near New Lanark world heritage site

Campaigners fear the worst over a plans to extend a quarry closer to a world heritage site.

Three men convicted of brutal murder

They attacked James Watt in his flat in Glasgow's Copland Quadrant using knives and a golf club.

Ayr Utd v Inverness CT: Scottish Championship game postponed due to weather

Ayr United's Scottish Championship meeting with Inverness Caledonian Thistle has been postponed due to weather conditions less than an h...

NHS waste: Healthcare Environmental Services' future in doubt

Healthcare Environmental Services says the UK government has destroyed its reputation as it loses further contracts.

Second man charged after Mohammad Abu Sammour's death

Two men have now been charged in connection with the death of security guard Mohammad Abu Sammour.

European Rugby Champions Cup: Lyon v Glasgow Warriors (Sat)

Dave Rennie restores 11 Scotland players to his Glasgow Warriors squad for the European Champions Cup trip to pointless Lyon.

Brendan Rodgers: Kilmarnock not top 'by accident' says Celtic boss

Kilmarnock are not top of the Scottish Premiership "by accident", says Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.

Celtic's Scott Sinclair brands fan 'absolute disgrace' for racial abuse

Scott Sinclair says an "uneducated" fan who shouted out racial abuse during Celtic's League Cup final win over Aberdeen is an ...

Glasgow Warriors' Alex Allan banned for three weeks for tackle against Scarlets

Glasgow Warriors prop Alex Allan is been banned for three weeks after being sent off for a dangerous tackle against Scarlets.

The Series: Eight racecourses commit to hosting new team competition

Eight racecourses commit to hosting a new horse racing series in which teams will compete in leagues for millions of pounds in prize money.

Rangers 0-1 Aberdeen: Players must show club respect - Steven Gerrard

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard urges his players to be tough but fair competitors after his side suffer a seventh red card this season.

Ryan Christie: Premiership player of month now 'feeling at home' at Celtic

Ryan Christie feels he has a "serious part to play" in bringing success to Celtic after being named Scottish Premiership player of...

Celtic: Brendan Rodgers defends making seven changes for Motherwell draw

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says changing half of his team was not to blame for his side's draw with Motherwell.

Steve Clarke: Restoring Kilmarnock pride more important than title talk

Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke says restoring the feel-good factor to the town is more important than talk of winning the title.

Owen Hassan's mother begs for help to trace killers

Owen Hassan's mother pleads for anyone with information about her son's stabbing to come forward.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 30 November - 7 December.

Lifeline for ailing Loch Lomond paddle steamer

Plans to restore a 65-year-old Loch Lomond paddle steamer receive £950,000 from Scottish government.

Shipyard to launch claim against ferry firm amid design row

Ferguson Marine will try and claw back its extra costs on a delayed contract to build two new CalMac ferries.

On the trail of Mary, Queen of Scots

A major new film about the 16th-century queen will put the castles and battlefields of her tragic final days back in the spotlight. We follo...

Edrington chief executive Ian Curle to retire

Ian Curle will leave the spirits producer in March next year after 15 years as chief executive.

Frightened Rabbit preparing for 'highly emotional' return

The indie band is getting ready for their first performance since singer Scott Hutchison killed himself.

Hospital water supply system 'upgraded' after bacteria scare

Child cancer patients at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow had been moved due to problems with the water supply.

Woman, 82, held at knifepoint in car by thief in Glasgow

A would-be robber jumped into the woman's car in Glasgow's Knightswood area and demanded money before fleeing.

Ayrshire priest jailed for child sex abuse has appeal upheld

Father Paul Moore, who abused three children and a student priest, has his nine-year sentence reduced by one year.

Police identify stolen car used in Cambuslang shooting

The BMW 420i was stolen nearly two months before a man was shot in Cambuslang on Monday.

Courier and dealer jailed over £200k cocaine handover in Glasgow

The courier and dealer were arrested following a handover in the Tollcross area of Glasgow.

Film shows effect of illegal scallop dredging, say divers

The evidence was presented at a meeting in Oban where campaigners say there is frustration at a lack of action.

Boy, 15, dies four days after being hit by HGV in Strathaven

The teenager had been treated at Hairmyres hospital following the incident in Strathaven on Saturday night.

New homes 'crumbling due to weak mortar'

Some homeowners have been asked to sign gagging orders to claim compensation or get the problem fixed.

Drink spiking: 'Stop blaming the victims'

A young woman says her experience was "terrifying" yet she feels she is being blamed for being drugged.

Woman's death in Ayr treated as murder

The body of 41-year-old Ann McLean was discovered at a property in Ayr a week ago.

Former Celtic Boys Club boss found guilty of sex abuse

Gerald King is convicted just week after club founder Jim Torbett was jailed for a second time for abusing three boys.

Ayrshire dog cruelty woman wins appeal against jail sentence

Elaine Erskine, who failed to look after 30 dogs at her Ayrshire home, must carry out community service instead.

Aberdeen fan admits cup final incursion and police assaults

Court hears how Gavin Elphinstone ran on to the pitch and intercepted a pass from Celtic keeper Scott Bain.

Story Contracting wins £135m Network Rail contract

The five-year deal includes replacing and refurbishing structures and delivering station improvements.

Man dies after car veers off M74 at Abington Services

The 29-year-old was driving south near Abington Services when his car crashed off the motorway and down an embankment.

Isle of Mull Rally could be set for return

Proposed legislation could see the event, at which three people died in 2014, revived "in the very near future".

Dunkirk Little Ship to be floating museum on River Clyde

Skylark IX, which rescued 600 Allied troops during WW2, will be restored and based on the River Clyde.

Anger at Glasgow Royal Infirmary car parking fees

Glasgow Royal infirmary staff say they have to pay "unfair" fees of £20-a-day to attend work.

Universal credit completes Scottish new claimant rollout

The new benefits system is completing its phased rollout for new claimants across Scotland.

Milk bank

BBC Scotland meets the donors, the drivers and the babies benefiting at Scotland's only breast milk bank.

Rangers fans made it 14 men at Hearts - Gerrard

Steven Gerrard says Craig Levein was wrong to say Rangers had 13 men against Hearts - because the fans' contribution made it up to 14.

Celtic's Boyata a major doubt for Salzburg tie

Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata is almost certainly out of next week's Europa League match against Salzburg with a hamstring injury.

Motherwell must move players on to recruit - Robinson

Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson says players will need to leave the club before any new faces can arrive in January.

Scots artist in battle for Turner prize

Video and film dominate the shortlist for this year's prize, whose winner is announced later.

Man injured in car park shooting in Cambuslang

The 37-year-old victim was in a van when he was shot at by a gunman wearing a high-vis jacket.

Motherwell v Celtic

Stats followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Motherwell and Celtic.

Rangers v Aberdeen

Stats followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Rangers and Aberdeen.

Dundee v Hamilton Academical

Stats followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Dundee and Hamilton Academical.

Hibernian v St Mirren

Stats followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Hibernian and St Mirren.

Kilmarnock v Livingston

Stats followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Kilmarnock and Livingston.

'I was treated by a fake psychiatrist'

Alex Owen was a patient of Zholia Alemi, who practised psychiatry in the NHS for 22 year without any qualifications.

'I didn't know teeth whitening was illegal'

A woman told she was breaking the law by doing teeth whitening says she is angry she now has a criminal conviction.

Kieran Tierney: Celtic 'living with ever-increasing expectations'

Celtic are "living" with expectations that "go up every year" after winning a seventh straight domestic trophy, says Kie...

Three attacks by armed gangs in Glasgow could be linked, say police

The targeted assaults were carried out in the north of Glasgow on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Trevor Carson: Motherwell goalkeeper out for season with DVT

Motherwell goalkeeper Trevor Carson will miss the rest of the season as recovers from deep vein thrombosis.

SFA won't keep ref Collum away from Rangers games

There is no plan to prevent referee Willie Collum from taking charge of Rangers games, says Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell.

Cup win 'most satisfying' of seven in a row for Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers says his third League Cup triumph is the "most satisfying" of the seven successive trophies he has won since becom...

Gerrard hails 'big win' as Rangers go top

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says beating one of his side's big rivals away from home is more important than topping the Premiership.

Cup final hero Christie feared Celtic exit

Scottish League Cup final match-winner Ryan Christie feared he may have to leave Celtic after returning from a third loan spell in the summe...

Christie scores as Rodgers leads Celtic to 18th League Cup

Brendan Rodgers leads Celtic to a seventh straight domestic trophy as they beat Aberdeen in a fiery Scottish League Cup final.

'NHS paid for my French hip'

Colin McIntyre went to France to avoid waiting for his new hip and to his surprise the NHS paid him back.

ScotRail passengers face more disruption over staff shortages

Staff shortages have caused cancellations on services between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh via Falkirk High.

Man threatened Tarbolton Spar worker with 'firearm'

Police have appealed for two witnesses who may have seen the man who attempted to rob the Ayrshire shop.

Man seriously injured in hit-and-run in Darnley

The 33-year-old was struck by a dark-coloured Seat Ibiza on Nitshill Road in Darnley on Saturday.

Sir Alex Ferguson: Probe after medical records reportedly accessed

Salford Royal Hospital says a "number of staff" are being investigated over "an information breach".

The people living on the NHS waiting list

Behind each statistic on NHS lists is a person living with the pain and anxiety of waiting.

Pensioner in knife-threat robbery attempt

The 81-year-old was targeted in his home before being forced to drive to a nearby bank to withdraw money.

Murder detectives return to scene of Glasgow crime

Billyjoe Bates died four days after he was found seriously injured in a street in Glasgow two weeks ago.

Teenager critical after being hit by HGV

Police have traced the driver of the vehicles involved in the collision in Lanarkshire on Saturday night.

Trains cancelled amid ScotRail staff shortages

Passengers are warn to check their route before travelling as rail services across the country face disruption.

Glasgow Warriors 29-20 Scarlets: 'Heart and composure' rewarded - Dave Rennie

Head coach Dave Rennie praises his side's "heart and composure" after Glasgow overcome a first-half red card to beat Scarlets....

Runners mark 10 years of Scottish Parkrun

Hundreds of people turn out to mark the anniversary of the first Scottish Parkrun in Glasgow.

Bodies found in search for missing couple

Susan and James Kenneavy's empty car was found on a shore in Dumfries and Galloway on Thursday.

Dundee Utd 0-5 Ayr Utd: Lawrence Shankland scores four in win

Lawrence Shankland takes his tally to 26 goals in 23 games as Ayr United rout an inept Dundee United to move five points clear at the top of...

Dunfermline Athletic v Greenock Morton

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

Queen of the South v Partick Thistle

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

Heart of Midlothian v Rangers

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

Six-year-old brings Christmas joy to children in hospital

Poppy saved her pocket money for a year to pay for selection boxes for children in hospital.

The Glasgow man who sketched the ultrasound machine

Prof Dugald Cameron speaks about the ground-breaking invention, his love of drawings, and his beloved Art School.