Police Scotland make six arrests at Old Firm match

Three supporters were arrested for sectarian breach of the peace during the match, which Celtic won 2-1.

Man seriously ill after being struck by reversing car

A 36-year-old man is being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary following the incident in Bath Lane.

Firefighters tackle blaze at former church in Glasgow.

Six fire engines were sent to the early morning fire at a converted church building in Glasgow.

Police arrest second man over the death of Owen Hassan

Father-of-three Owen Hassan, 30, died following an incident in the Pollokshaws area of the city in November.

Law change targets electronic tag breaches

Police could be given new powers to search and enter properties if tagged offenders break the terms of their release.

Celtic v Rangers (Sun)

Celtic are looking to close in on eighth straight title by opening a 13-point gap over Rangers with victory in Sunday's Old Firm derby.

Saracens loss tough to watch - Warriors coach Rennie

Glasgow's Champions Cup hammering at the hands of Saracens was "tough to watch", said head coach Dave Rennie.

Glasgow swept aside by clinical Saracens in Champions Cup quarters

Saracens reach the Champions Cup semi-finals with a clinical seven-try victory against Glasgow Warriors.

European Champions Cup: Glasgow's Stuart Hogg and Saracens' Maro Itoje return

Glasgow Warriors' Stuart Hogg and Saracens' Maro Itoje are both set to return to action at the Allianz Park.

Ayr Utd up to third after win at Dunfermline

Ayr United move back up to third in the Championship thanks to a lovely curling effort from Declan McDaid at East End Park.

Neil Lennon: 'Celtic future not dependent on Old Firm derby'

Neil Lennon insists Sunday's Old Firm derby will have no bearing on his prospects of securing the Celtic manager's job again.

Steven Gerrard: Rangers take confidence from Ibrox derby victory

Steven Gerrard urges his Rangers players to embrace the hostile atmosphere at Celtic Park as he seeks back-to-back derby wins.

'Since my sister died, I told my mother, 'I'm going to take care of you'' - Rangers' Morelos on pride & tragedy

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos reveals he vowed to "take care" of his "very poor" family in Colombia after the death of...

Celtic v Rangers: Scott Brown said side 'still hurting' from Old Firm defeat

Celtic are "still hurting a little bit" from their Old Firm defeat in December and will raise their game for Sunday's derby, s...

Greenock Morton v Partick Thistle

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

St Mirren v Dundee

Stats followed by text updates then match report of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Heart of Midlothian and Aberdeen.

Kilmarnock v Hamilton Academical

Stats followed by text updates then match report of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Heart of Midlothian and Aberdeen.

Motherwell v St Johnstone

Stats followed by text updates then match report of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Heart of Midlothian and Aberdeen.

Some jobs saved after administrators appointed at law firm

The business of Morisons LLP, which has offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh, will be taken over by two firms.

Woman, 99, dies after crash between car and minibus

Police said she was a passenger in a Vauxhall Astra which was in collision with a Mercedes Vito, near Luss.

Football told to root out 'vile cancer' of sectarianism

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf reserves the right to take action if clubs do not act to tackle sectarianism.

Forces gather for UK-led Joint Warrior

More than 10,000 military personnel are to take part in a major UK-led Nato exercise in Scotland.

Are Scottish school league tables demoralising for pupils?

What do the pupils of schools near the bottom of the unofficial school rankings think?

Administrators appointed at legal firm Morisons LLP

The legal partnership Morisons LLP had offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Ayrshire man battered in garden by man with a bat

A man and a woman approached the 51-year-old victim before running off after the violent attack.

Strike ballot at Aberdeen and Glasgow airports over pay and pension

The dispute at Aberdeen and Glasgow airports is over pay, and plans to close a final-salary pension scheme.

Man in court over murder of father-of-three Ryan Richardson

A 25-year-old man is accused of murdering Ryan Richardson at his home in Glasgow's Shettleston area.

One seriously hurt in car and mini bus crash at Loch Lomond

Police and emergency services were called to the A82 south of Luss following reports of the collision.

Schoolboy finds lost piece of Glasgow's Govan Stones

The teenager's discovery in a Glasgow churchyard is part of a collection of Middle Ages markers known as the Govan Stones.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 22 and 29 March.

Gary McAllister Leeds attack: Man arrested over assault

A 32-year-old man is questioned after Gary McAllister was attacked outside a Leeds city centre bar.

Fire crews deal tackle blaze at Ikea in Glasgow

The fire broke out at the store in Glasgow in the early hours of the morning.

Child killer Aaron Campbell's QC grateful to trial judge

The judge in the Alesha MacPhail murder trial told the court Aaron Campbell's advocate did not make up his defence.

Detained Sikh's family to meet Jeremy Hunt

The foreign secretary will hold talks with relatives of Jagtar Singh Johal as they hope to secure his release.

Gerard Butler's lighthouse mystery movie hits the big screen

The Gerard Butler film was shot in south and west Scotland and is based on a true story from the Outer Hebrides.

Police make arrest over death of Ryan Richardson

A 25-year-old has been charged following the discovery of Ryan Richardson's body earlier this month.

Scotland's best new buildings of 2019

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) announces its shortlist for its 2019 awards.

Five people charged over £12m money laundering and VAT fraud

Four men and and a woman were arrested as part of a joint investigation by HMRC and Police Scotland.

Shop worker assaulted by masked man during knife raid

The masked man, who was armed with a knife, entered the store in East Kilbride and demanded cash.

McGill's invests £4.75m in 26 new buses

McGill's buys 26 buses, bringing its investment in new fleet over the past five years to about £24m.

Man to stand trial accused of killing two OAPs in Oban

Oskars Rancevs, 32, denies murdering one man before causing the death of a neighbour in Oban.

Scottish rail changes you can expect in your region

Network Rail has set out its plans to spend more than £4bn on Scotland's rail network - here are the details.

Wild shots: Scottish nature photography award winners

The winning images include a roe deer, a cheeky red squirrel and Scottish landscapes.

Scottish firms 'not prepared' for Brexit

More than half of the company managers questioned are concerned about the loss of European recruits.

Do genes make people more likely to die from sepsis?

Scots scientists are trying to find out what genes can make people more likely to die from sepsis.

Woman, 84, attacked and robbed by three men in Castlemilk home

The thieves stole jewellery and money after forcing their way into the pensioner's house in Glasgow.

Goals Soccer Centres admits 'substantial' VAT error

The VAT error has cost it £12m, but this figure could rise, the five-a-side football firm warns.

Police 'justified' over Troon car chase crash

A female passenger was seriously injured in the collision in Troon, following a police pursuit.

Man charged after incident at Aberdeen Rangers game at Pittodrie

Police say a man was injured at the recent Scottish Cup fixture between Aberdeen and Rangers at Pittodrie.

Rush hour delays after car hits horses on A77

An accident involving a car and two horses causes disruption on a northbound stretch of the A77 near Kilmarnock.

Asthma sufferers at risk over poor inhaler technique

More than a million people in the UK could be at risk of a serious asthma attack if they do not get their inhaler technique checked.

Children's play parks drive boost in visitor numbers

Tourist sites across Scotland outperformed the rest of the UK with a higher increase for the seventh year in a row.

One in five patients misses out on cancer waiting time target

Just one health board - NHS Lanarkshire - hit the Scottish government's target for being treated within two months.

Persimmon unveils £60m Erskine development plans

The house-builder says its plans for 246 homes in Erskine will create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.

AG Barr shrugs off sugar tax to post rise in sales

AG Barr says revenue rose by 5.6% last year, despite challenges such as the new soft drinks industry levy.

Former Rangers director Imran Ahmad to sue police

Imran Ahmad is looking for £2m in damages, because he believes he was wrongly prosecuted.

Cash fears as third of Scottish banks lost

Which? calls for "urgent action" as MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee meet to discuss access to cash.

A new home for the Gregory's Girl clock?

A long-running debate over the famous clock's true home flares up after another attempt to move it to Glasgow.

VAT fraudster hit with Serious Crime Prevention Order

John Farrell, 61, claimed fake VAT repayments to pay back the proceeds of a previous forgery crime

Cambuslang firm Voyage Decoration bought out of administration

South Lanarkshire-based Voyage Decoration is sold to a Hertfordshire home decor group soon after collapsing.

Police treat street attack near pub as attempted murder

The 21-year-old victim was attacked near The Duchess bar in the Shettleston area of Glasgow.

Rangers assistant manager 'punched in face'

Gary McAllister was reportedly waiting for a taxi outside a bar in Leeds when he was attacked.

CCTV released of Rangers fan after incident at Aberdeen game

Police say a man was injured shortly after the recent Scottish Cup fixture between Aberdeen and Rangers at Pittodrie.

Arrest after man dies at Greenock flat

A man was found seriously injured after emergency services were called to a property in the town.

Police in Glasgow discharge Taser during 'firearm' arrest

A 45-year-old man is arrested and is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court after the incident in the east of the city.

Firefighters tackle blaze at Glasgow accountants office

The fire broke out in Tollcross Road, in the east end of the city, on Saturday night.

Police probe 'unexplained' flat death in Greenock

Emergency services were called to reports of a seriously injured man who then died at the scene.

'I'm from a crime family but I'm no criminal'

Marguerita Vonral's grandad was a gangster but it was the women of the family who made her strong.

Scottish vigil for mosque shooting victims

People gathered in Glasgow's George Square

Police arrest man after Glasgow flat gas blast

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after the explosion in Govan on Friday morning.

Paisley exploding gas pipe causes disruption

An early-morning blast was reported in Well Street in Paisley, close to the rail line through Paisley Gilmour Street.

Celtic Boys Club abuser refused appeal against sentence

Jim Torbett was jailed for six years for the abuse of young football players in the 1980s and 1990s last November.

Glasgow Council's abortion protest buffer zone report overdue

A motion was approved last year to discuss no-protest spaces outside NHS hospitals in Glasgow.

Pedestrian seriously injured in Range Rover murder bid

The 38-year-old victim was deliberately knocked down as he walked along Burnhouse Crescent in Hamilton.

Detectives in bid to map Shettleston murder victim's final days

Father-of-three Ryan Richardson suffered a violent death in his flat in the east end of Glasgow.

Drugs worth £2.3m seized in Clydebank house raid

A 30-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man were arrested in connection with the find in Clydebank.

Police probe 'inappropriate pupil restraint' at school

Footage had emerged of staff using "inappropriate restraint techniques" at Clydeview School in Motherwell.

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A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 15 and 22 March.

Scottish branches hit by Thomas Cook cuts

The travel firm is cutting more than 300 roles as it closes 21 stores across the country.

Man and woman in hospital following Govan flat explosion

Police, paramedics and firefighters are called to Kennedar Drive in Elder Park and evacuate residents.

Two men charged with murder after Paisley flats death

George Calvert, 48, died after being found with serious injuries in Glen Street in Paisley on Tuesday.

Death of man found in Glasgow primary school grounds 'not suspicious'

After a post-mortem examination, police say they are not treating the death of Andrew McEwan as suspicious.

Killer caught by his Nike trainers is jailed for nine years

Jamie Anderson killed father-of-one Paul Mathieson after punching him to the ground in Renfrew.

Alesha MacPhail murder: The schoolboy who became an opportunistic killer

Aaron Campbell told a psychologist he was "quite satisfied" with the opportunistic murder of Alesha MacPhail.

Two men sought over Glasgow attempted murder

Police want to trace two men in connection with a stabbing in Glasgow around 22:00 on Wednesday.

Glasgow council carers 'could quit' after equal pay settlement

Glasgow City Council officials say up to 40% of home carers may leave their jobs once they receive lump sum payments.

Alesha murder: Aaron Campbell to be sentenced

Aaron Campbell is facing a life sentence for the murder of six-year-old Alesha MacPhail on the Isle of Bute.

River death parents welcome lifebelt changes

A couple whose son died after he fell into the River Clyde welcome rescue ropes on lifebelts.

Two men arrested over 48-year-old man's death in Paisley

A 48-year-old man died after being found with serious injuries in Glen Street in Paisley.

Steven Spielberg gets all-clear to film movie in Glasgow

Scenes for the Hollywood producer's World War One drama 1917 will be shot at Govan Graving Docks.

Pupils told of body find as police investigate in Glasgow

Children at the Glasgow primary will be kept indoors during breaks as police continue examining the grounds.

Body found in Glasgow primary school playground

A member of the public found the man's body at Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School in the south of Glasgow.

Rangers 1-1 Kilmarnock: No further disciplinary action following flashpoints

No retrospective disciplinary action will be taken against any Rangers or Kilmarnock players following Saturday's 1-1 Scottish Premiersh...

Woman and friends who murdered husband in Castlemilk jailed

Haider Hayat was killed by his wife and two of her friends in a flat in Castlemilk, Glasgow last year.

TOTW: Who were the star men in the Scottish Premiership?

Who made it into this weekend's Scottish Premiership team of the week?

Morton & Falkirk reach agreement over Ray McKinnon switch

Morton and Falkirk have reached an agreement over Ray McKinnon's departure from Cappielow for their Championship rivals.

Jamie Bhatti: Edinburgh agree contract with Glasgow Warriors' Scotland prop

Scotland prop Jamie Bhatti agrees a two-year contract with Edinburgh after three seasons with Pro14 rivals Glasgow Warriors.

Clan retain third-place hopes despite double blow

Glasgow Clan suffer two defeats but insist they can still finish third as Dundee Stars and Fife Flyers have mixed fortunes in the Elite Leag...

NHS infection and safety inquiry begins at Holyrood

MSPs are investigating all healthcare facilities in Scotland following several deaths related to infection outbreaks.

Fight erupts on Ryanair flight from Glasgow to Tenerife

Footage captured during the flight shows two men fighting while other passengers attempt to intervene.

Body of murdered man found in Shettleston flat

The 28-year-old suffered a violent assault before being found at his home in the east end of Glasgow.

Mackintosh Hill House damage revealed by new survey

Pictures reveal the severity of water damage to Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s iconic house.

Notre Dame High: Views sought on future of girls' school

Glasgow City Council begins a consultation on options for the single-sex Notre Dame High.

Neil Lennon lauds 'big' Celtic victory as champions stretch lead

Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic registered "a significant win" after scoring late to deny Dundee and go 10 points clear, says ...

Tory MSP Annie Wells fears for safety after online threats

Glasgow Conservative MSP Annie Wells says she has contacted Police Scotland over the social media posts.

Leigh Griffiths: Celtic striker could return this season, says Neil Lennon

Celtic manager Neil Lennon hopes to have striker Leigh Griffiths back in the first team before the end of the season.

Stats - Dundee v Celtic

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

Morelos goal salvages point for Rangers against Kilmarnock

Rangers go four games in a row without a win but narrow the gap on leaders Celtic to seven points thanks to Alfredo Morelos equaliser agains...

Hamilton stun Hearts to climb six points clear of bottom two

Hamilton Academical move six points clear of the Scottish Premiership's bottom two with a first win in 11 attempts over Heart of Midloth...

Hibs sweep aside Motherwell as Heckingbottom impact continues

Hibernian extend their unbeaten Scottish Premiership record under Paul Heckingbottom to five games with a superb performance against Motherw...

Rangers players need protection from dangerous tackles - Gerrard

Steven Gerrard says Connor Goldson was "maybe lucky" to avoid a red card in Rangers' draw with Kilmarnock but pleads for more ...

Falkirk & Partick share points in sole Championship game

Ian McShane's third goal of the season for Falkirk ensured Partick Thistle stay in the Scottish Championship relegation play-off place.

SPFL postponements: Eight games off, including St Johnstone v St Mirren

Eight of Saturday's matches in Scotland have been postponed due to heavy rain and snow, including St Johnstone v St Mirren.

Kilmarnock can push for top three - O'Donnell

Kilmarnock will "no doubt" be pushing to finish third but only after they are "safe" in the top six, says right-back Ste...

Woman dies after being found badly burned in Glasgow

The discovery was made at about 17:45 on Friday evening, in the city's Tobago Street.

Stand up to Racism protests held in Glasgow

The Stand up to Racism event saw crowds gather in George Square before a march through the streets.

Stabbed man in Larkhall 'may have been at party'

Police are treating the attack on a 20-year-old man in Larkhall on Friday night as attempted murder.

Heading south

Scottish bands on what makes the South by South West festival in Texas a worthwhile trip across the Atlantic.

ASMR: 'It helps people, it's not sexual'

Lauren's videos create brain tingles in her viewers but she is adamant it is not sexual.

Winter bites back with snow warning

Much of Scotland is covered by the Met Office alert which is in place throughout most of the day.

Winner of world's biggest prize for tapestry announced

Edinburgh hosts the finalists for the £8,000 Cordis prize, co-founded by Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin.

ScotRail services hit by West Lothian signal fault

Disruption to trains includes those running on the line between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh.

Hamilton Academical: Can Lanarkshire side defy pre-season expectations again?

Hamilton are routinely considered favourites to get relegated. But are the New Douglas Park side about to buck expectations once again?

Police probe Aberdeen fans' chants towards Rangers boss Steven Gerrard

Police Scotland are to investigate reports of sectarian chanting aimed at Rangers manager Steven Gerrard by Aberdeen fans.

Steve Clarke: Kilmarnock hopes Ibrox trip 'passes without incident'

Steve Clarke hopes Saturday's trip to Ibrox to face Rangers "will pass by without incident" after receiving sectarian abuse on...

Alfredo Morelos: Rangers' appeal against booking for diving rejected

Rangers' appeal against Alfredo Morelos' booking for diving in the Scottish Cup defeat by Aberdeen is rejected.

Murphy may return this season but manager unsure over Dorrans

Rangers' Jamie Murphy may play before the end of the season but manager Steven Gerrard does not know when Graham Dorrans will return.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 8 and 15 March.

Scots engineering firm's Polish staff 'struggle' with Brexit

Walker Precision Engineering director says colleagues in its Poland facility struggle to understand UK events.

Steven Gerrard: Rangers manager says he 'will improve'

Steven Gerrard is "well aware" of the job he signed up for but says "without a doubt" Rangers have improved.

Scotland's school pupils in second mass climate strike

Scottish pupils are expected to join the global strike, with protests planned in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Prosecutors probe 'hospital fungal infection' death

The family of Mito Kaur, 63, said she was one of two patients affected by a rare fungal infection.

Man stabbed with large knives in Glasgow attempted murder

Two men armed with large knives attacked the 24-year-old in Shettleston, in the east end of Glasgow.

Thousands to take part in Nato's UK-led Joint Warrior

The military personnel will operate 35 warships, five submarines and 59 aircraft during Joint Warrior.

Man dies following one-vehicle crash in Ayr

The collision happened on the A77 near the Bankfield roundabout in Ayr in the early hours.

Robot surveys rarely visited shipwrecks off Oban

The boats involved sank to the muddy seabed near Oban following collisions in 1918 and 1942.

Aircraft crashed because pilot was trying to avoid birds

An aircraft crashed into a fence and ended up in bushes last summer as a pilot tried to avoid a flock of birds on a runway.

Outlander author gets award for boost to Scottish tourism

Scottish attractions appearing in the TV adaptation of Outlander have seen a surge in visitors.

Points tally will be Rangers' measure of progress - Miller

Rangers' progress this season will be measured by their points tally, says former Ibrox striker Kenny Miller.

Man filmed himself raping five-year-old in Helensburgh

William Rigby attacked the girl at a house in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, in October 2018.

Police hunt machete gang after targeted street attack

Police said the targeted attack by up to 10 hooded men near Glasgow cathedral was "completely unacceptable".

Police probe after man found on street with stab wounds

Police said the 42-year-old victim was discovered with serious injuries in Drygate, Glasgow.

Rangers 0-2 Aberdeen: 'Bullied' hosts 'let supporters down' - Steven Gerrard

Rangers "were nowhere near good enough" and "let the supporters down" in their defeat by Aberdeen, says manager Steven G...

Partick Thistle boss Gary Caldwell unhappy after Scottish Cup exit to Hearts

Partick Thistle should have been given an injury-time penalty in their 2-1 Scottish Cup quarter-final defeat at Hearts, says boss Gary Caldw...

Rangers 0-2 Aberdeen: Derek McInnes' men set up Scottish Cup semi-final with Celtic

Aberdeen clinch a second win over Rangers at Ibrox this season to earn a Scottish Cup semi-final with Celtic after edging their last-eight r...

Hearts 2-1 Partick Thistle: Clare spot kick sends Hearts into Scottish Cup semis

Sean Clare's penalty proves decisive as Hearts overcame Partick Thistle to clinch a Scottish Cup semi-final against Inverness.

Liam Grimshaw signs new Motherwell deal until 2020

Liam Grimshaw says he is focused on achieving top-six football after signing a new contract extension with Motherwell.

Oliver Burke: Celtic forward says 'future a little bit out of my hands'

Celtic forward Oliver Burke says "we will just have to see" what happens when his loan spell from West Brom ends.

Scout master jailed for sexually abusing two boys

William Quigg's offences took place between 1980 and 1986 at addresses in Glasgow.

HGV driver killed after vehicle overturns in high winds

Police said the 68-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene near to Roberton, South Lanarkshire.

Detectives probe shooting mystery after man found injured

The 46-year-old was treated at Crosshouse Hospital after he was found near Ayr Road, outside Kilmarnock.

Science centres boost takes funding to £10m total

An extra £2.63m has been given to Scotland's four science centres to make STEM accessible to everyone.

Glasgow driver caused woman's death then blamed another motorist

Charnjit Gosal has been ordered to serve 300 hours of community service for causing the death of Nadia Sattar.

Forensics confirm remains in Glasgow were Julie Reilly

Police say the discovery in a back garden in Glasgow bring to an end an "extremely harrowing" investigation.

Teenager admits raping 12-year-old girl

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to three years and two months in detention.

Man who raped woman with dementia in Ayr flat is jailed

John Allan attacked the vulnerable woman at his flat in Ayr after meeting her while out walking.

Compensation move after Glasgow credit union folds

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme says most members will be reimbursed within seven days.

Armed robber steals five-figure sum from guard at Glasgow bank

The robber threatened the guard with a knife before grabbing a box of money at a Bank of Scotland in Glasgow.

Man struck by lorry on Lanarkshire motorway

The 61-year-old is thought to have been working on his car at the side of the M73 in Lanarkshire.

SFA & SPFL to introduce new measures to combat crowd trouble

Only one club in Scotland has been sanctioned for unacceptable conduct in the past 10 years, as governing bodies prepare to announce new san...

Woman found dead after Ayrshire house fire

Firefighters make the discovery after being called to a house in Stevenston, North Ayrshire.

Flooding hits ahead of Storm Gareth

Heavy overnight rain and high winds cause problems across Scotland before a Met Office warning takes effect.

Police probe 'IRA' link to London and Glasgow suspect devices

Terror officers say a claim has been made and reveal one package may be unaccounted for.

Jailed Santander bank worker has embezzlement sentence cut

Santander employee Rameez Hamid argued his original three-year prison term for embezzlement was too severe.

'Lack of consistency' warning over funding for new Carers Act

Charities warn money to allow councils to offer carers across Scotland better support is not being spent consistently.

Crews fight house fire in Ayrshire

Four fire appliances attended the blaze at a house in Stevenston on Monday afternoon.

Storm Gareth: Yellow weather warning for the UK

Strong winds with gusts of up to 80mph can be expected in parts of the UK on Tuesday, says the Met Office.

Hibs fan admits confronting Rangers player James Tavernier

Cameron Mack has been banned from all Scottish football grounds after the incident during Friday's match.

Teenage boy stabbed near chip shop in Glasgow

Police were called at lunchtime on Monday after reports of a stabbing - another teenager has been arrested.

Glasgow schools praised for raising attainment levels

A report by Education Scotland also highlighted the city council's approach to helping combat the effects of poverty.

Woman, 78, robbed in Renfrewshire home by four-man gang

The men forced their way into the house in Elderslie before stealing the pensioner's handbag.

Teenager seriously hurt in Glasgow flat disturbance

The 18-year-old suffered a potentially life-changing injury in the incident at a property in Glasgow.

World's End serial killer Angus Sinclair dies

Angus Sinclair, who is thought to be Scotland's worst serial killer, has died at the age of 74.

St Mirren v Kilmarnock

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

'Reprehensible behaviour' - SPFL chief Doncaster 'utterly condemns' man who confronted Tavernier

SPFL chief Neil Doncaster "utterly condemns" the "reprehensible behaviour" of the man who confronted Rangers captain Jam...

SWPL: Glasgow City make it 21 goals in three games

Free-scoring Glasgow City make it 21 goals in three games as their blistering start to the new season continues with a 5-1 win over Stirling...

Princess Royal backs Glasgow's TS Queen Mary restoration

The historic steamer, which is berthed on the River Clyde, is undergoing a multimillion pound restoration.

More claims of abuse at St Aloysius College

Five more men make allegations of sexual and physical abuse at Glasgow's St Aloysius College.

Woman dies after five-vehicle crash in Kirkintilloch

The 69-year-old driver collided with five stationary vehicles in East Dunbartonshire

The cartoonist who began by doodling in zoology

Will McPhail moved from studying zoology to drawing cartoons on human behaviour for top magazines.

Ross McCormack: Motherwell striker returns to parent club Aston Villa for injury assessment

Motherwell's Ross McCormack returns to parent club Aston Villa to have his calf injury assessed.

Celtic 'psychologically fatigued' against Aberdeen - Lennon

Celtic players are "psychologically fatigued" after the upheaval of recent days, said manager Neil Lennon after their goalless dra...

'It's a dream' to manage Celtic - Kennedy's journey from 16-year-old debutant to rising coach

John Kennedy on becoming Celtic's youngest-ever player at 16, being told he would never play again, and his "dream" to manage ...

Five men charged over alleged disorder at Rangers v Hibernian

One man was arrested after confronting Rangers captain James Tavernier

Partick Thistle v Dundee United

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

Ross County v Greenock Morton

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

Rangers 'not in title race' because of results like draw with Hibs - Gerrard

Steven Gerrard watched his Rangers side spurn a lead to draw at Hibernian then conceded his Scottish Premiership side are "not in a tit...

Clyde given 'unprecedentedly harsh' four-point deduction for fielding ineligible player

Clyde are "deeply disappointed" after being deducted four points for fielding an ineligible player in two matches.

Hibs chief Dempster 'raging' after fan arrested for confronting Rangers' Tavernier

"Raging and furious" Hibernian chief executive Leeann Dempster says "nothing is off the table" after Rangers captain Jam...

McGhee scores twice as Falkirk ease past Ayr in Championship

Defender Jordan McGhee scores two stunning goals from long range as Falkirk defeated Ayr United to extend their unbeaten run to eight games....

Celtic v Aberdeen

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

Motherwell v Hamilton Academical

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

Boy, 14, charged after Greenock teen injured in knife attack

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital after the incident in Greenock on Thursday.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 1 and 8 March.

M&Ds Motherwell theme park fined £65,000 over Tsunami ride crash

M&Ds admitted health and safety breaches over an accident which left nine people hurt in June 2016.

Men terrorised in Glasgow flat over false claims of abuse

One man had hot wax poured on him and the other was hit in the chest with a pole during the ordeal.

Nir Bitton: Celtic midfielder feared for career amid 11-month knee injury lay-off

Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton admits he worried he may never overcome a long-term injury but is relishing working under Neil Lennon again.

Attack on man in Lanarkshire was 'attempted murder'

The 45-year-old was found seriously injured in Cambuslang on Thursday evening.

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: Inspectors raise cleanliness concerns

The inspection of Scotland's biggest hospital followed the deaths of two patients from an infection linked to pigeon droppings.

Hibernian v Rangers

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

Man fined for attack on singer Michelle McManus

Michelle McManus was attacked with a guitar case in the early hours outside a Glasgow bar.

Renowned Glasgow architects firm goes into liquidation

ADF Architects, which worked on several well-known developments, folds after suffering cash flow problems.

Alfredo Morelos: Rangers forward signs new contract until 2023

Alfredo Morelos signs a new contract at Rangers for the second time this season, his new deal tying him to the club until 2023.

Violinist Nicola Benedetti 'honoured' to receive CBE

The Scottish violinist received the medal from Prince Charles at a Buckingham Palace ceremony.

Glasgow School of Art criticised over Mackintosh Building fire

The school did not give enough priority to safeguarding the iconic Mackintosh Building, MSPs say in a report.

Motherwell: Hastie & Robinson pick up February Scottish Premiership awards

Motherwell pair Stephen Robinson and Jake Hastie have won the Scottish Premiership manager and player of the month awards for February.

Goals Soccer Centres warns on profit after 'accounting errors'

Goals Soccer Centres warns on profits and says it will delay the release of its results.

Scottish football's image is at stake - Rangers manager Steven Gerrard

Scottish football's reputation could be tarnished if unsavoury off-field incidents continue says Rangers manager Steven Gerrard.

Celtic: Kris Ajer says fans are 'destroying' reputation of Scottish fans

Fans throwing bottles and coins are "destroying" the reputation of Scottish football and "a line has been crossed" too m...

Scottish Championship: Ayr duels with Dundee Utd & Ross County live on BBC Scotland

Ayr United's Championship matches against promotion rivals Dundee United and Ross County will be shown live on BBC Scotland.

Aberdeen to bill Rangers over stadium damage

It follows six arrests at Pittodrie during the Scottish Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

Scottish Cup: Holders Celtic to face Aberdeen or Rangers in semi-finals

Scottish Cup holders Celtic will face either Aberdeen or Rangers in the semi-finals, while Inverness take on either Hearts or Partick Thistl...

North Ayrshire Council puts counsellor in every school

North Ayrshire is the first area in Scotland to put a full-time distress counsellor in every high school.

Effie's wedding lost photos mystery solved

Old photos left in a department store cafe reveal an unexpected link to one of the BBC's darkest days.

The Barra girls travelling hundreds of miles to play football

Sisters Charlotte and Catriona O'Carroll make the round trip from their home in Barra to Glasgow every two weeks.

Hunterston B: Pictures show cracks in Ayrshire nuclear reactor

New images show cracking in the bricks which make up the core of nuclear reactors at Hunterston B Power Station.

Baby falls after Glasgow railway station attack

Police are looking for a suspect after he assaulted a man pushing a pram at Argyle Street station in Glasgow.

Picture perfect

Among the winning images were some taken in the Highlands and Islands by Dumbarton and Edinburgh photographers.

Brendan Rodgers: Leicester boss says burglary at Glasgow home was 'horrendous'

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says the "horrendous" burglary at his Glasgow home gave his family a "fright".

Could Scotland's only state-run girls school admit boys?

Notre Dame High in Glasgow's west end has been educating girls since 1897. But could that soon change?

Gemini Rail depot in Glasgow to close with loss of 120 jobs

Gemini Rail blamed the closure of its site at Springburn in Glasgow on falling orders.

Woman 'critical' after hit-and-run crash in Bishopbriggs

The 54-year-old woman was in a Ford Focus which was struck by a stolen Mazda MX-5 in Bishopbriggs.

Ex-teacher jailed for sexually abusing five pupils at Largs school

The 61-year-old groomed his victims while working at a boarding school in Largs, Ayrshire, in the 1980s.

Human remains found in Julie Reilly murder investigation

Police investigating the murder of Julie Reilly made the discovery in the garden of a Glasgow tenement block.

Quiz shares halve on fresh profit alert

The chain warns of "significant shortfall" in sales and says it now reviewing "all aspects" of its business.

University of Glasgow re-opens after controlled explosion

Buildings were closed and activities at the University of Glasgow were disrupted after a suspect package was found.

Woman receives apology after error halts explicit image case

The Crown Office apologised after a mistake meant the accused did not stand trial.

Teenager stepped in to help girl having epileptic fit

Rebecca Russell has been a first aider since she was 10 - she wants children in Scotland to learn the skills.

Forensic tent mystery behind Glasgow tenement

Police could only confirm activity was taking place in Govan as part of an ongoing investigation.

Controlled explosion of suspect package found at Glasgow University

A number of buildings at the University of Glasgow are affected after a suspect parcel was found in the mailroom.

University of Glasgow buildings evacuated over suspect package

A number of buildings at the University of Glasgow are affected after a suspect parcel was found in the mailroom.

Man to stand trial over 'double shooting' in Shettleston

The 24-year-old denies attacking two men in separate incidents in Glasgow's Shettleston area last year.

Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers' house broken into

Police investigate a break-in at the Scottish home of former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.

Football fans at risk over stadium checks, says policing review

BBC Scotland has learned a review on match policing will highlight safety at stadiums as a concern.

Mystery as man's body found in burned-out car in Renfrew

Police are trying to identify the man's body which was pulled from the vehicle on Row Avenue, Renfrew.

Glasgow 'stunt driver' cabbie claimed Irn Bru spiked with ecstasy

The cabbie denies dangerous driving in Glasgow and being unfit to drive through drink or drugs.

Glasgow bid to lead asylum changes after lock-change evictions row

The city could be the first in the UK to pilot new asylum processes after a row over lock-change evictions.

On-the-run prisoner Sean Gallacher returned to jail

Police Scotland had warned members of the public not to approach the 29-year-old from East Kilbride.

Boy, 6, in hospital after being hit by van in Saltcoats

The driver of the white van stopped after the accident but drove off before police arrived.

Top Scottish visitor attractions revealed

Six Scottish sites attract more than a million visits each year, industry body says.

Man faces motoring and firearm charges

Police say an Audi and Nissan Juke were alleged to be speeding before a crash which caused one car to leave the road.

Boy dies after being pulled from Kirkintilloch stream

The 16-year-old boy was seen in the water on Saturday night, but was pronounced dead in hospital.

Partick Thistle v Heart of Midlothian

Stats followed by live coverage of Monday's Scottish Cup game between Partick Thistle and Heart of Midlothian.

'She's a world star of sport, never mind athletics' - Muir coach after second double

Laura Muir is becoming "a world star of sport, never mind athletics" after her second successive European Indoors double, says coa...

'There was a rammy at a funeral' - Britton on courtrooms, boardrooms & his love of Thistle

Gerry Britton talks to BBC Scotland about bumblebee Celtic strips, strict liability, and his Scottish Cup dreams for Partick Thistle.

Muir completes historic double with second Glasgow gold

Laura Muir completes another European indoor double and Shelayna Oskan-Clarke wins 800m gold on a successful final day of competition for Br...

Gerrard unhappy with Pittodrie pitch after cup draw

Rangers will have a "better, bigger pitch" for their Scottish Cup quarter-final replay against Aberdeen, says boss Steven Gerrard....

Glasgow Warriors: Second half at Zebre 'really disappointing' - Rennie

Dave Rennie is "really disappointed" Glasgow fail to replicate a "clinical" first half in their Pro14 rout of Zebre.

Rangers and Scotland great Caldow dies

Former Rangers and Scotland full-back Eric Caldow, who made over 400 outings for the Ibrox club, dies at the age of 84.

Teenage girl hit in the face by man at Glasgow train station

A teenager was attacked on a railway platform at Queen Street Station in Glasgow in February.

Gang attacked and chased car driver in Newton Mearns

Detectives said the 32-year-old victim was targeted while sitting in his Audi in East Renfrewshire.

Private school investigated over sex abuse claims

An ex-pupil of St Aloysius' College in Glasgow said he was sexually abused at the school in the 1960s.

Yousaf vows 'serious measures' to tackle football shame

Scotland's justice secretary says nothing is off the table after a spate of incidents at football matches.

Dog helped hairdresser Trevor Sorbie cope with depression

Trevor Sorbie told Desert Island Discs he suffered with depression throughout his life.

Aberdeen v Rangers

Stats followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Cup game between Aberdeen and Rangers.

Celtic: Glass bottle thrown at Scott Sinclair during Scottish Cup tie

A glass bottle is thrown at Celtic forward Scott Sinclair during his side's Scottish Cup victory over Hibernian.

Scottish League Two: Peterhead stretch lead, Clyde go second

Peterhead increase their lead at the top of Scottish League Two as Clyde overtake opponents Edinburgh City into second place.

Man wearing medical boot in Ayr armed shop raid

The man escaped with more than £1,000 after threatening staff at an Ayr convenience store.

Rangers in behaviour plea to fans ahead of Aberdeen tie

Rangers urge their supporters to act in "the correct manner" ahead of Sunday's Scottish Cup tie with Aberdeen.

Greenock Morton 1-1 Falkirk: Dixon sent off in hard-fought battle

Falkirk survive Paul Dixon's red card to take a point from Greenock Morton at Cappielow in the Scottish Championship.

Woman, 78, thrown from bus seat in Paisley

A 78-year-old woman is in hospital with head injuries after being thrown from her seat on a bus in Paisley.

Hibernian v Celtic

Stats followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Cup game between Hibernian and Celtic.

Pro14: Zebre v Glasgow Warriors (Sat)

Scotland duo Adam Hastings and Zander Fagerson start for Glasgow Warriors in Saturday's Pro14 visit to Zebre.

Hibernian v Celtic: Can an old friend & a new face upset Lennon's cup hopes?

A new-look Hibernian are firing on all cylinders. But do they have the firepower to upset Celtic in the Scottish Cup?

Neil Lennon: New Celtic boss ready for 'surreal' return to Hibs

Celtic boss Neil Lennon says Saturday's Scottish Cup return to Hibs will be "a bit surreal" and insists he feels "no bitt...

Steven Gerrard relishes 'box office battle' between Morelos & McKenna

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is looking forward to a "box-office battle" between Alfredo Morelos and Scott McKenna when the Ibrox s...

Neil Lennon: Celtic manager felt like he "could fly" after beating Hearts

Neil Lennon feels like he "could fly" as Odsonne Edouard's stoppage-time winner at Hearts gives him a victory on his return as...

Motherwell will pay their fans' £5 fee for Kilmarnock game

Motherwell will pay their supporters' £5 entry fee to get into Saturday's rearranged game at Kilmarnock.

Kilmarnock v Motherwell

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

St Mirren v Livingston

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

Scottish councils to share town centre fund

The largest allocation from the £50m Scottish government will go to Fife Council.

Rangers: Dave King no longer faces legal action threat

Rangers chairman Dave King no longer faces the threat of legal action after making his offer to buy remaining shares in the club.

Brendan Rodgers: Former Celtic boss says Leicester would not have waited

Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester City "would not have waited" and he did not have the option to wait until summer to leave Celtic...

BetterBathrooms retailer in administration

Better Bathrooms, the UK's largest independent bathroom retailer, has called in administrators.

Men in court on Newarthill security guard murder charge

Scott Pearson and Ryan Hunter are alleged to have murdered Mohammad Abu Sammour at Newarthill in Lanarkshire.

Wild Rose has Scottish premiere at Glasgow Film Festival

Wild Rose - about a young mother who dreams of being a country singer - was shown at Glasgow Film Festival.

Another Scottish HMV store re-opens

The shop at Ayr Central is back in business after "successful negotiations" with its landlord.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 22 February and 1 March.

Liquidators appointed to troubled store Hourstons of Ayr

Hourstons of Ayr will not continue as a going concern and the premises will be sold as a "development opportunity".

High speed rail 'will benefit Scotland', says project boss

The person in charge of delivering the UK's new high speed rail network has said it will benefit Scotland, even though the line will sto...

Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay undergoes £10.5m revamp

The owners of Bunnahabhain Distillery want to create "a world-class whisky destination of choice".