Man charged after raids on two shops in Motherwell street

A Spar and a Jet petrol station on the same road in Motherwell were targeted on Sunday 14 April.

Ex-Glasgow councillor guilty of taking £8,000 charity cash

Yvonne Kucuk and her former colleague William Faulds embezzled the money from the People's Development Trust in Glasgow.

Archdiocese condemns 'shameful' attack on Catholic church

A statue of Jesus was smashed and the altar area ransacked at St Simon's Church in the west end of Glasgow.

Glasgow Warriors sign up teenage scrum-half Jamie Dobie

Glasgow Warriors sign up scrum-half Jamie Dobie straight from school, with head coach Dave Rennie saying he is "one of the most excitin...

Stray dog driven from London to Coatbridge

A concerned member of the public found the lurcher on the M25 and drove it to his home to Lanarkshire.

Man faces trial over 'Celtic pitch invasion with child'

The 32-year-old is accused of running onto the pitch carrying a one-year-old child after Celtic scored against Rangers.

Motherwell: The story behind David Turnbull's meteoric rise

BBC Scotland looks at what has propelled David Turnbull into the spotlight this season in the Scottish Premiership.

Neil Lennon: John Hartson backs Celtic boss to stay in post beyond summer

Neil Lennon "is the number one candidate" for the permanent manager's job at Celtic, says former team-mate John Hartson.

Glasgow Airport suspends all flights after 'incident' declared

The airport confirmed the runway is not operational after an incident was declared at 10:25 on Tuesday.

Motherwell agree deal for Cambridge defender Carroll

Motherwell announce the summer signing of Cambridge United defender Jake Carroll on a two-year contract.

Man left baby brain-damaged in shaking attack in Motherwell

A 22-year-old man carried out the assault after being left alone with the boy for nine minutes at a house in Motherwell.

New £150m Caledonian Sleeper train arrives three hours late

The £150m Scotland to London overnight train service was hit by signalling problems on its debut run.

Two in court after drugs worth £50,000 seized at Aberdeen ferry terminal

Heroin said to be worth tens of thousands of pounds was recovered at Jamieson Quay in Aberdeen.

Loch Fyne algae outbreak 'kills thousands of farmed salmon'

The Scottish Salmon Company says it believes the outbreak on Loch Fyne was caused by the warm weather.

Brian Potter: Hamilton goalkeeping coach released from hospital following collapse

Hamilton goalkeeping coach Brian Potter is released from hospital after collapsing on the pitch prior to Saturday's draw with Livingston...

Second place 'not enough' for Rangers - manager Gerrard

Second place in the Scottish Premiership "is not enough" for Rangers, says Steven Gerrard after his side ensure a top-two finish w...

SWPL: Rangers thumped 8-0 by Glasgow City

Glasgow City won 8-0 for the second time in seven days as they blew away Rangers at Petershill Park in the SWPL.

Stevie Chalmers: Celtic great who scored 1967 winner dies at 83

Stevie Chalmers, who scored Celtic's winner in the 1967 European Cup final, has died, the club have announced.

Obesity: Study of 2.8 million shows increased disease and death risks

From slightly overweight to morbidly obese, weight gain has "serious implications", researchers say.

Radical blueprint calls for Glasgow metro

Transport experts call for tram system to reconnect left-behind areas and boost the economy.

In pictures: Thousands take part in Glasgow Kiltwalk

Organisers say a record 13,000 people took part in the event, raising more than £3.5m for charity.

'Embarrassing' Saracens loss motivated Glasgow to reach Pro14 semi-finals - Rennie

Dave Rennie says being "embarrassed" by Saracens motivated Glasgow Warriors to reach the Pro14 semi-finals.

Rangers v Aberdeen

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

Forget the plane, this snake's on a bus... in Paisley

Customers raised the alarm after spotting the bright orange reptile on the Paisley service on Friday.

Partick Thistle v Ayr United

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

Dunfermline Athletic v Greenock Morton

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

Motherwell winger Hastie agrees Rangers pre-contract

Winger Jake Hastie has agreed a pre-contract to join Rangers from Scottish Premiership rivals Motherwell.

Billy McNeill: Celtic players & staff join fans to pay tribute to legend

Celtic players and fans joined the Lisbon Lions to pay tribute to club legend Billy McNeill on Saturday.

Driving test: Here are the hardest and easiest places to pass in Britain

Why do more than 75% of learners pass in some areas - while in other places it's fewer than a third?

Pretty in pink: Scotland's cherry blossom explosion

The good weather over the Easter weekend may have disappeared but readers have been keen to share their images of Scotland in bloom.

Celtic captain Brown to face no punishment for Old Firm gesture

Celtic captain Scott Brown will not be punished for a gesture made following his side's win over Rangers last month after the charge was...

Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh (Sat)

Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh have differing ambitions as they meet in the final round of Pro14 regular season fixtures.

Outrage as vandals torch outdoor classroom in Paisley

Police are treating the incident as wilful after firefighters extinguished the blaze in the grounds of Heriot Primary.

Man jailed for keeping fighting dogs at Port Glasgow home

The 27-year-old encouraged one of his animals to savage a deer in an attack caught on film.

Tenth crime gang member who fled to Spain pleads guilty

Paul Scott, who eluded police for two years, was the "tech expert" for the Scottish mob who were jailed in 2018.

Man charged after £780k Glasgow cannabis raid

A 27-year-old has been arrested after organised crime police raided a flat in Glasgow's Anderston area.

Driver passed murdered man Anthony Ferns during stabbing

Police investigating the murder of Anthony Ferns are searching for potential witnesses who drove by the attack.

Sixth arrest over Glasgow 'brawl' on day of Old Firm clash

Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a disturbance after last month's Old Firm game in Glasgow.

Celtic v Kilmarnock

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

Hamilton Academical v Livingston

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

Motherwell v Dundee

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

St Mirren v St Johnstone

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

'Rangers shouldn't flatter themselves' - McInnes denies Gerrard claim that Aberdeen raise game

Rangers "shouldn't flatter themselves" by thinking Aberdeen only raise their game against the Old Firm, says manager Derek McI...

'He's not coming' - Glasgow coach Rennie on Cruden, Hastings & Edinburgh

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie on Aaron Cruden, Edinburgh, and why Adam Hastings can be a better 10 than Finn Russell.

Gerrard admits Rangers' interest in Motherwell winger Hastie

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard confirms the Ibrox club are attempting to sign Motherwell winger Jake Hastie.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 19 and 26 April.

Calls to condemn rat-infested, mould-covered 'slum' police stations

Oban police has been slammed as "unfit for human habitation" after an inspection revealed shocking conditions.

Suspicious package found in Helensburgh

A bomb disposal team has been called after the package was discovered in the town's Churchill Square.

Clinical waste firm HES goes into liquidation

About 150 jobs were lost at the Shotts-based company after it was embroiled in an NHS waste stockpiling scandal.

World War One medals stolen from elderly couple's Cleghorn home

The medals, jewellery and a five-figure sum of money were taken from an elderly couple's home in South Lanarkshire.

Solution sought to avoid Coll, Colonsay and Tiree flights disruption

Residents of Coll and Colonsay are facing a weeks-long gap in the provision of their lifeline air service.

University of Glasgow to build hi-tech Govan campus

It is hoped the site could now become a world-renowned centre for nanotechnology and precision medicine.

A pony and 'chariot' give wheelchair users chance to explore new places

A pony and "chariot" are giving wheelchair users across Scotland the chance to explore new places.

Kash Farooq stops Williams in fifth round to retain British bantamweight title

Kash Farooq successfully defends his British bantamweight again and inflicts a first defeat on Kyle Williams after a fifth-round stoppage.

Rangers beat Celtic 3-2 in Scottish Youth Cup final

Rangers clinch the Scottish Youth Cup for the first time in five years after a thrilling final victory over Celtic.

Kilmarnock manager Clarke charged for referee McLean rant

Manager Steve Clarke is charged for saying Steven McLean should no longer referee Kilmarnock matches because he cannot handle "the burd...

Teenager sexually assaulted by dog walker in Glasgow woods

The 17-year-old was dragged into woodland near Cathkin Road in Glasgow before being attacked.

Communities in Barra and Tiree given say on flights

Little-used flights to and from Barra and Tiree are to be "banked" for use when there is higher demand.

Lee Jones: Scotland wing extends Glasgow Warriors stay

Lee Jones signs a new two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors as the Scotland wing returns from injury for the season finale.

Billy McNeill: Celtic to 'celebrate' club legend's life against Kilmarnock

Billy McNeill's family urge Celtic fans to commemorate his life in "cheers, songs and applause" against Kilmarnock, with his f...

Billy McNeill: Tributes paid to former Celtic captain & manager

"Legend is not a big enough word" to describe feted Celtic captain and manager Billy McNeill, says the club's former goalkeepe...

Pro14: Titles, home draws and European places on the line on final day

Play-offs, home draws, European qualifying and local bragging rights are at stake on the last day of the Pro14's regular season.

Neil Lennon: Celtic players motivated to win treble treble for Billy McNeill

Neil Lennon says it would be a fitting tribute to Celtic legend Billy McNeill if the club's number five jersey was retired in his honour...

Rangers: James Tavernier subject of racist abuse on social media

Rangers captain James Tavernier has shared a picture of racist abuse sent to him on social media.

Kilmarnock: Kirk Broadfoot red card appeal fails; Rory McKenzie's downgraded

Kilmarnock lose their appeal against Kirk Broadfoot's red card in Saturday's Scottish Premiership defeat by Aberdeen, but Rory McKen...

PFA awards: Stephen Dobbie & Lawrence Shankland among nominations

Strikers Stephen Dobbie, Billy Mckay, Lawrence Shankland and Pavol Safranko are vying to be PFA Scotland Championship Player of the Year.

Gilchrist or Gray? Or both? Pick your combined Glasgow-Edinburgh XV

Pro14 play-off hopes are on the line as Glasgow Warriors host Edinburgh on Saturday. Pick your best team from the two rivals.

Two on trial accused of murdering Margaret Fleming 19 years ago

Edward Cairney and Avril Jones are accused of abducting and killing her when she was teenager 19 years ago.

Six guilty of 'rival gang' murder bids

Prosecutors claimed the men were associated with the Lyons family and targeted men linked to the Daniel clan.

Man jailed for attempted murder of toddler in Glasgow

The 35-year-old inflicted severe stomach injuries on a two-year-old boy days before Christmas.

Man charged over attack on Dumbarton woman, 85

The pensioner suffered head and facial injuries when she was assaulted in her home in Dumbarton.

Archibald Leitch: The man who survived disaster to build football

He fought back from disaster to reinvent the football terrace and build more stadiums than anyone since.

Photographer Margaret Fay Shaw remembered in new film

Margaret Fay Shaw made Scotland her home after being sent there from the US as a teenager to 'sort her out'.

Coffee waste 'could replace palm oil'

Scottish entrepreneurs aim global to go global with their hope to replace palm oil using coffee waste.

Cancer test treats patients with precision

The medical team are able to extract huge amounts of information from tiny fragments of DNA.

CCTV images released after two raids on Motherwell shops

A Spar shop and a Jet petrol station were targeted on the same street in Motherwell.

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry embezzled £25,000 from Yes groups

Natalie McGarry pleads guilty to embezzling the money from pro-independence organisations.

Man admits murdering Glasgow woman Tracey Wylde in 1997

Zhi Min Chen faces life in jail for choking 21-year-old Tracey Wylde to death at her flat in Barmulloch.

I kept my 'MeToo' sex assault secret for years

Scots TV and film star Mhairi Morrison returns to her Glasgow drama school to urge aspiring actresses to speak up.

Social workers 'could have stopped' abuse of Troon murder victim

Social workers are criticised over the death of Sharon Greenop, who was killed by her sister.

Retired naval chief criticises gender neutral ships

It comes after the Scottish Maritime Museum stopped calling ships and boats "she" following vandalism.

The bakers helping children with free birthday cakes

Free Cakes for Kids help those who find it difficult to provide a birthday cake for their own children.

Attempted murder charge after mass brawl following Old Firm clash

The incident in Glasgow's Merchant City followed the Old Firm game at Celtic Park on 31 March.

Billy McNeill: Former Celtic captain & manager dies aged 79

Former Celtic captain and manager Billy McNeill - the first British man to lift the European Cup - has died aged 79.

Plans for £30m tourist development at Loch Lomond

The proposals include a 60-bedroom apart-hotel, leisure centre and restaurants at Balloch.

Fears over fall in number of school exams offered

Concerns have been raised over the lack of subject choice for some exam pupils in Scotland's state schools.

Easter Monday temperature is new Scottish record

The top temperature of 23.7C (74.6F) was recorded in Achnagart in the Highlands.

Detectives probe two unexplained deaths in Glasgow

One man was discovered on Argyle Street while the second was found on waste ground near London Road.

Two men in hospital after Glasgow stabbing

The two men, 20 and 21, were attacked in the Govan area of Glasgow on Sunday evening.

Detectives arrest man over assault on shop worker

The 20-year-old was arrested after an alleged assault with intent to rob in East Kilbride.

Easter funnies: Bikers go on egg run

Hundreds of bikers in fancy dress put on a motorcade for the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's 40th annual Easter Egg Run.

'Question marks' over whether Neil Lennon should remain Celtic boss - Scott McDonald

There are now "question marks" over whether Neil Lennon should be appointed Celtic manager permanently, says ex-Parkhead striker S...

My Celtic future has no bearing on title - Lennon

Neil Lennon insists his future is "academic" as he urges Celtic to "focus" on completing an eighth successive title win....

SWPL: Big wins for Glasgow City & Hibernian

Scott Booth hails his Glasgow City side for coming through a "testing time" as they thump Motherwell 8-0 at Petershill Park.

Scotland basks in record Easter temperatures

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their hottest Easter Sunday, and England could follow suit.

Easter weekend tragedy as four die on Scotland's roads

Four people die and four others are injured as police appeal for witnesses following multiple fatal crashes.

Man chased and stabbed in Glasgow murder bid

The 28-year-old man was chased by four men before being stabbed in the Milton area of Glasgow.

Man abducted and bundled into van in East Kilbride

The 26-year-old had a bag put over his head and was knocked unconscious during the attack in East Kilbride.

Three in hospital after Ibrox brawl

Three people are taken to hospital and a 20-year-old man arrested following a brawl in the Ibrox area of Glasgow.

Partick Thistle 2-1 Alloa Athletic

Scott McDonald scores the decisive goal as Partick Thistle defeat Alloa to move off the bottom of the Championship.

Scottish Championship: Falkirk 0-2 Greenock Morton

Falkirk are back at the bottom of the Scottish Championship as Greenock Morton's win lifts the visitors up to sixth place.

League One: Dumbarton and Stranraer seal safety with two games to spare

Dumbarton and Stranraer secure safety in Scottish League One as they move seven points clear of the bottom two with two games left.

Murdered man Anthony Ferns died in front of mother

Post-mortem reveals Anthony Ferns, who died after being attacked in his car in Thornliebank, was stabbed.

Balaclava gang target Castlemilk teenager in murder bid

An 18-year-old is in hospital after being attacked by a gang wearing balaclavas in the Castlemilk are of Glasgow.

Man who stopped on M73 near Gartcosh dies after crash

The 78-year-old came to a stop near junction 2 at Gartcosh when a white van crashed into the back of his vehicle.

Four arrests after Kelvingrove Park disturbance in Glasgow

Four people are arrested and two boys taken to hospital following the disturbance in Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park.

'You can succeed as a vegan athlete'

After playing international tennis in his teens, Ross Mackay says he really learned about food when he became vegan.

Series of wildfires burning on the Isle of Bute

The fire service said a large area of moorland and forestry had been affected.

Traumatic injuries caused by bicycle saddles

A Paralympic cyclist urges manufacturers to consider different types of pelvis when designing saddles following traumatic injuries caused by...

'Large disturbance' in Glasgow's Kelvingrove park

Police say they are at the scene of the incident, which involves a large number of people, in Kelvingrove park.

Rallies to return to closed public roads

Two leading motorsports events are to go ahead for the first time since the death of three people at the Jim Clark Rally in 2014.

'Someone is letting us down' - Lennon on Celtic team leak

Neil Lennon says "someone is letting us down" after speaking out about his Celtic team line-ups being leaked before kick-off.

Scotland manager should be a Scot - Lennon

Neil Lennon believes the next Scotland manager should be Scottish as he rules himself out of the running to replace Alex McLeish.

Hibernian v Celtic

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

Heart of Midlothian v Rangers

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

Kilmarnock v Aberdeen

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

Hamilton Academical v Motherwell

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

Livingston v St Mirren

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

Steven Gerrard: Rangers boss won't make predictions about future success

Manager Steven Gerrard says it would not be "sensible" for him to make predictions about what his Rangers team can achieve.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 12 and 19 April.

Girl, 3, hurt in attempted carjacking in Johnstone

The child was in a car that had a window smashed by an attacker who was wielding a stun gun.

Organisers cancel re-routed Loyalist Easter march

The Apprentice Boys of Derry had to been due to pass St Alphonsus' Church where a priest was attacked last year.

Man, 33, dead after Glasgow street disturbance

Police said a 33-year-old died at the scene of a disturbance in a Glasgow street on Thursday.

Motherwell 'won't wait around' for out of out-of-contract players - Robinson

Stephen Robinson warns Motherwell's out-of-contract players offers to stay at the club "won't be there forever".

Hearing date for Celtic's Brown brought forward

Celtic captain Scott Brown has his SFA disciplinary hearing date changed, which would alter the games missed in the event of a ban.

Souttar would not join Rangers - Hearts boss Levein

Hearts manager Craig Levein believes centre-back John Souttar would not be interested in joining Rangers.

Glasgow City complete comeback win after Celtic red card

Champions Glasgow City come from behind to beat Celtic 2-1 and extend their SWPL lead to five points.

Signing of defender Fjortoft excites Hamilton boss Rice

Defender Markus Fjortoft, son of former Norway striker Jan Age, is to join Hamilton Academical next season.

Steve Clarke can be a legend with Scotland, says Michael Stewart

Steve Clarke is the outstanding candidate to replace Alex McLeish as Scotland head coach, says former international Michael Stewart.

Loch Lomond paddle steamer opens to visitors

Loch Lomond's Maid of the Loch boasts a newly-refurbished tearoom as it reopens for Easter.

Man charged with attempted murder over Old Firm brawl

A 25-year-old man will appear in court in connection with an attack in Glasgow following an Old Firm match.

'Money mules' arrested in bank account crackdown

Detectives found schoolchildren were being recruited by criminals through social media to launder money.

Biker dies after crashing into fence on A713 near Dalmellington

The 53-year-old man lost control of his motorcycle on the A713 south of Dalmellington on Wednesday.

Clutha Inquiry: 'No evidence' of helicopter fuel contamination

The inquiry into the helicopter crash hears that water and compressor washing fluid could affect fuel gauge readings.

Police training call after death of missing man in Glasgow

A 37-year-old Glasgow man was found dead in his flat more than 24 hours after he was reported missing.

Anti-pollution booms deployed as fishing boat sinks at Oban

Coastguards use anti-pollution booms to minimise the impact of leaking fuel from the boat in Oban.

Glasgow City Council to limit number of new taxis and cabs

The council believes it is the first in Scotland to set upper and lower limits for cars on the road.

Clutha Inquiry: Lack of crash evidence 'frustrating'

An accident investigator has told the Clutha Fatal Accident Inquiry the absence of a flight recorder system made the investigation difficult...

Electric Fields festival organisers to offer full refunds

They have offered ticket-holders their money back after moving the festival from Dumfries and Galloway to Glasgow.

New pathway links rural Argyll communities

The completed section of the Caledonia Way at Ledaig will link the Benderloch and North Connel communities.

'Superjumbo' lands safely at Glasgow Airport

The Airbus A380 touched down on Tuesday evening, after more than £8m was spent to prepare for its arrival.

Greenock Morton v Inverness CT

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

Bluebird: Iconic craft set for Scottish loch test run

The Ruskin Museum wants to display the craft, but the restoration team says it was "built to run".

Glasgow art school in Notre-Dame 'déjà vu'

Experts behind the restoration of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh building offer help following the Paris blaze.

Electric Fields festival moves to Glasgow

Organisers blamed rising costs of outdoor events and "ongoing logistical and transport challenges".

Clyde: Club say punishment is 'inconsistent and unduly harsh'

Clyde say their "unduly harsh" punishment for fielding an ineligible player is inconsistent compared to similar offences after the...

Police find heroin stash hidden under Christmas gifts

Two men have been jailed after £350,000 of drugs were found during three raids in Motherwell and Glasgow.

Lisbon Lion McNeill awarded Athletic Bilbao 'One Club Man' honour

Celtic's European Cup-winning captain Billy McNeill has been awarded the "One Club Man" honour by Athletic Bilbao.

Loyalist Easter march re-routed after priest attack

Police warned of a potential for disorder if a Loyalist parade passed the church where a priest was spat on.

Celtic & Rangers among top 20 most watched clubs

Celtic and Rangers are both among the top 20 most watched clubs in the world over the past five years, according to new research.

Kilmarnock: Rangers ticket allocation cut to 4,000 for final day

Kilmarnock halve Rangers' ticket allocation to 4000 for their meeting on the last day of the Scottish Premiership season.

Microplastics found in 'pristine' Pyrenees mountains

Scientists found an average of 365 plastic fragments on every square metre of the secluded Pyrenees mountain site.

£10,000 reward offered to catch Kenny Reilly killer

Kenny Reilly, 29, was shot in the head as sat in the passenger seat of a BMW in Glasgow on 16 April last year.

Strike at Glasgow Airport suspended after pay talks

Unions say progress has been made after 95% of members voted for industrial action earlier this month.

Smoke from tyre blaze billows onto M8 near Glasgow Airport

Traffic slowed to a crawl on the carriageway near Glasgow Airport as fire crews tackled the flames.

Five in court over Glasgow 'brawl' after Old Firm clash

Four men and a woman appear in court in connection with trouble after an Old Firm game in Glasgow last month.

Off-duty soldier injured after Magaluf nightclub attack

The Scottish woman was injured by a colleague during an incident in a club in Punta Ballena.

ATP Challenger event returns to Glasgow in 2019

Glasgow will again host an ATP Challenger event this year, the Lawn Tennis Association has announced.

Scottish Women's Premier League Cup: Hibernian face Glasgow City in final after convincing last-four victories

Holders Hibernian will meet Glasgow City in the Scottish Women's Premier League Cup final on 10 May after both enjoy comfortable last-fo...

Aberdeen: Police investigate Derek McInnes 'sectarian abuse'

Police are investigating sectarian abuse directed at Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes during Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final against Celt...

Celtic disciplinary record is 'brilliant' - Jonny Hayes

Celtic have a "brilliant disciplinary record", says winger Jonny Hayes, despite teams attempting to "get us caught up in thin...

Rangers 'within tangible reach of becoming dominant force' - Dave King

Rangers are "within tangible reach" of becoming the "dominant force in Scottish football again", says chairman Dave King...

'He's one of the best players in Britain' - Lennon on Forrest after semi-final stunner

Celtic winger James Forrest is "one of the best players in Britain now", according to his manager Neil Lennon, after scoring a Sco...

Manager Lennon has 'no idea' on Celtic future

Neil Lennon reiterates he has "no idea" whether he will be Celtic manager next season after guiding the defending champions to the...

Christie suffered suspected broken cheekbone or eye socket - Lennon

Midfielder Ryan Christie suffers a suspected broken cheekbone or eye socket after a aerial collision with Aberdeen's Dominic Ball during...

Firefighters spend second night at Ayrshire blaze

Crews remain at the scene of the blaze on a hillside at Loch Doon near Dalmellington in East Ayrshire.

Man's body found after 'fall from flat window' in Glasgow

Police believe the man may have fallen out of a window at a tower block in the Cowcaddens area of Glasgow.

Scottish Championship: The league with half its teams in a relegation fight

Five teams are separated by four points as the battle to avoid relegation from the Scottish Championship enters its final stretch. But who i...

Woman, 85, injured in break-in at Dumbarton house

The pensioner, who has dementia, suffered head and facial injuries after a man broke into her home in Dumbarton.

Man seriously injured in assault and robbery in Paisley

Police are following a positive line of inquiry after the attack in Lang Street in Paisley.

Fire crews tackle large grass fires in Moray and Ayrshire

The fires in Moray and East Ayrshire come as the fire service warns of an increased risk of wildfires this weekend.

Scottish Cup semi-final: Aberdeen v Celtic

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

Beating Leinster is big moment in Warriors season - Rennie

Glasgow's win over Leinster was a "big moment" in their season, according to head coach Dave Rennie.

Glasgow move closer to home semi with Pro14 win at Leinster

Glasgow Warriors claim a rare victory over Leinster in Dublin to take a significant step towards to securing a home Pro14 semi-final.

'I might never play again' - St Mirren's Tansey on the bone infection blighting his career

Greg Tansey underwent a routine hernia operation in September 2017. Nineteen months on, the St Mirren midfielder is still battling a rare bo...

Thistle bottom despite holding Championship leaders County

Ross County edged a further point closer to the Scottish Championship title and Partick Thistle a point nearer safety after a draw in Dingwa...

Clyde narrow gap on League Two leaders Peterhead

Scottish League Two leaders Peterhead are held at home by Albion Rovers as Clyde beat Edinburgh City to move second and narrow the gap at th...

Aberdeen v Celtic: Neil Lennon says everyone wants side to falter

Celtic are fuelling their treble treble bid with the belief everyone outside the club wants them to falter, says manager Neil Lennon.

Ayr Utd full-back Liam Smith set for Dundee Utd move

Ayr United right-back Liam Smith is poised to sign a pre-contract deal with Dundee United - with his manager Ian McCall saying "I think...

Dundee Utd 2-1 Ayr Utd: Paul McMullan & Pavol Safranko goals earn win

Dundee United edged closer to securing second spot in the Scottish Championship - and kept alive their slim title hopes - by coming from beh...

How Glasgow got ready for the superjumbo

The arrival of the world's largest commercial passenger aircraft has meant big changes for the airport.

Police appeal after Glasgow attack by six men

A 33-year-old men was treated for serious facial injuries after being assaulted by the group in Glasgow.

Girl seriously hurt after being hit by van in Port Glasgow

The six-year-old had just got off a bus in Port Glasgow and was crossing a road when she was struck by the vehicle.

'My disability is mistaken for drunkenness'

Stuart Devlin, who has cerebral palsy, carries a card to show door staff after being refused entry to pubs.

'Most northerly' parakeets cause flap in Glasgow park

Glasgow's wild parakeet flock is colourful and popular with the locals but their days may be numbered.

Contamination tests over toxic green burn in Glasgow

High levels of hexavalent chromium, which has been linked to cancer, were found in the Glasgow burn earlier this year.

Baby girl who died after Clydebank flat fall named

The one-year-old was taken to hospital with critical injuries after falling from a flat window in Clydebank.

Your pictures of Scotland: 5 - 12 April

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 5 and 12 April.

Court defeat for Glasgow asylum seeker lock-change case

A judge ruled in favour of the Home Office and its contractor Serco over its plans to evict refugees in Glasgow.

Five arrested over Glasgow 'brawl' after Old Firm clash

Four men and a woman are detained in connection with trouble after an Old Firm game in Glasgow last month.

Man who died in crash near Loch Linnhe 'may have fallen ill'

Two adults and two children were also hurt in the two-car crash near Loch Linnhe on Thursday.

LK Bennett bought but 15 stores to close

The bulk of the UK business is saved, but the store closures will lead to the loss of 110 jobs.

Firefighters free dog from rabbit hole near Lennoxtown

Jack Russell Hook was reunited with his owners after spending a night stuck underground near Lennoxtown.

Orange march plan past priest attack spot 'extraordinarily insensitive'

The Catholic Church calls for a planned Orange parade to be re-routed as it passes the spot where a priest was previously spat on.

Rare T. rex skeleton arrives in Glasgow

The fossilised bones of the 39ft Tyrannosaurus rex weigh the same as four Mini Cooper cars,

Ardnahoe Distillery on Islay officially opens

Ardnahoe Distillery was built with a £12m investment from Scottish family-owned Hunter Laing & Company.

Artists draw on Scotland's Neolithic past

A series of illustrations have been created for a new educational pack about life 5,000 years ago.

Man dies after two-car crash near Loch Linnhe in Argyll and Bute

A number of other people have been injured in the smash on the A828 at Appin, near Loch Linnhe.

Man jailed for slashing two street beggars in Glasgow

James Connelly, 29, is jailed for three years for the attack outside a Glasgow nightclub last year.

Two men jailed over 'cocaine debt' acid attack in Cumbernauld

Steven Marshall and James Smith left three victims severely burned and disfigured in Cumbernauld.

Baby girl dies after fall from flat window in Clydebank

The one-year-old from Clydebank was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children after the fall on Wednesday.

BBC's Jackie Bird leaves Reporting Scotland

The presenter - BBC's face of news in Scotland for the past three decades - fronted her last programme on Wednesday.

‘Lucy the stray saved me'

Adventure cyclist Ishbel Holmes had a traumatic early life - here she explains how an encounter with a stray dog finally healed her.

Police warning over on-the-run Castle Huntly prisoner

Members of the public have been told not to approach the 29-year-old who was on home leave from Castle Huntly prison.

New £150m Caledonian Sleeper trains 'are hotels on wheels'

The new £150m fleet of Caledonian Sleeper trains, complete with en-suite double rooms, is unveiled.

Renfrewshire Council errors led to £800k staff overpayments

Renfrewshire Council made more than salary 800 overpayments over a three-year period.

Toddler falls from third-floor window in Clydebank

The two-year-old girl has been taken to hospital in Glasgow, but her condition is unknown.

Clutha inquiry told how 10 people died

The inquiry into how a police helicopter crashed into a Glasgow pub hears details of the victims' deaths.

Man injured in violent and sustained attack in Hamilton

The 25-year-old was attacked with sharp and blunt weapons by three men wearing balaclavas in Hamilton.

Two in hospital after car and van crash in Bellshill

Police were called to a traffic accident on the A725 near Bellziehill roundabout on Wednesday.

UK's biggest lottery winners to divorce

Chris and Colin Weir, who scooped £161m on the EuroMillions in 2011, have been married 30 years.

Third baby dies after contracting hospital infection

The death at Glasgow's Princes Royal Maternity Hospital is connected to a rare blood infection.

Cocaine injecting and homelessness 'behind Glasgow HIV rise'

University researchers say Glasgow city centre has seen a 10-fold increase in HIV infection among drug users.

Nurse struck off over smear test failures at East Kilbride practice

The Nursing and Midwifery Council finds the nurse put up to 16 patients at an East Kilbride medical practice at risk.

Man's death in Loch Lomond 'unexplained'

The body of Scott Murray, who lived in the Borders, was found after reports that a boat had run aground.

Woman sexually assaulted in Hamilton lane

The 27-year-old was attacked in Hamilton on Sunday night by a man who had been at a bus stop.

Motherwell ban fan for throwing object at Rangers' James Tavernier

Motherwell have banned a supporter "indefinitely" for throwing an object at Rangers' James Tavernier on Sunday.

Two convicted of shooting man on Bridge of Weir farm

John Docherty and Don Templeton are found guilty of the attempted murder of James McGurk in Bridge of Weir.

'Nothing new' for fresh AAIB investigation into Clutha crash

A fatal accident inquiry into the helicopter crash hears there was nothing "significant enough" for a new investigation.

Ravenscraig site plan 'worth £360m to economy'

Local authority representatives are expected to back a plan to invest more money in the former Ravenscraig site in Lanarkshire.

Hibs fan jailed over confrontation with Rangers' James Tavernier

The 22-year-old was also banned from attending football matches in Scotland for 10 years.

Highland Games caber carried to top of Mount Keen Munro

The team undertook the challenge to the top of Mount Keen after walking seven miles with the caber to start at the Munro's base.

KPMG plans 400 jobs at new hub in Glasgow

The professional services firm says the posts will be created in Glasgow over the next three years.

Man's body found in Loch Lomond after boat discovered

Officers had been called to Loch Lomond following reports that an empty boat had run aground.

Clutha pub helicopter crash inquiry set to open in Glasgow

Ten people died when a Police helicopter crashed into the roof of The Clutha bar in Glasgow on 29 November 2013.

Motherwell 0-3 Rangers: Steven Gerrard praise for hat-trick hero Scott Arfield

Manager Steven Gerrard hails "very clever" Scott Arfield after the midfielder fires in a hat-trick to sink Motherwell 3-0 at Fir P...

Steven Gerrard: Missile-throwing "needs to stop", says Rangers boss

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard expresses disappointment after a cigarette lighter landed close to captain James Tavernier during the win at Mot...

Man injured in Glasgow bar disturbance

The injured man is in a stable condition after trouble broke out at NN10 in Glasgow's Paisley Road.

Kilmarnock: Steve Clarke critical of Premiership fixture schedule

Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke describes the fixture scheduling for the Premiership as "amateur" after a busy winter.

Neil Lennon 'hopeful' over persuading Dedryck Boyata to stay

Neil Lennon is not giving up hope of convincing defender Dedryck Boyata to sign a new Celtic contract despite reports linking him with Herth...

Motherwell: David Turnbull on going from fan to hero at Fir Park

Motherwell's David Turnbull talks to BBC Scotland about living the dream at Fir Park as Rangers come to town.

Glasgow 'poked a few guys in the chest' - Rennie

Glasgow reaped the rewards from "poking a few guys in the chest" in Friday's four-try Pro14 win over Ulster, says head coach D...

Clan hold narrow EIHL play-off lead as Flyers draw first leg

Glasgow Clan take a 3-2 lead into the return leg of their Elite Ice Hockey League quarter-final while Fife Flyers draw the first leg of thei...

Ayr United v Inverness CT

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

Partick Thistle v Dunfermline Athletic

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

Queen of the South v Greenock Morton

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

Masked men leave Clydebank victim scarred for life

A 19-year-old man is attacked on Friday evening in Clydebank by men wearing balaclavas and dark clothing.

Police raids over Addiewell prison contraband

Officers target Addiewell prison, where there have been concerns about staffing, and addresses in Lanarkshire and West Lothian.

Cycling put me in coma but I won't give up

Allan Beckett is preparing to tackle the Tour of Flanders less than three years after a severe cycling accident.

Man stabbed outside Glasgow's Kokomo nightclub

The 20-year-old was assaulted by two men in the "unprovoked" attack in Glasgow city centre.

Duckens Nazon: St Mirren player charged over 'elbow' on Celtic's Kristoffer Ajer

St Mirren forward Duckens Nazon has been charged by the Scottish FA for violent conduct after appearing to elbow Celtic's Kristoffer Aje...

Dundee, St Mirren & Hamilton Academical - who will go down?

With six games of the Scottish Premiership season remaining, six points separate the bottom three teams. But who will survive, who will face...

Derek McInnes: Aberdeen boss wants to keep Greg Stewart amid Rangers talk

Aberdeen have not given up hope on signing Greg Stewart on a permanent deal despite reports of interest from Rangers, says manager Derek McI...

Alfredo Morelos: Jermain Defoe backs Rangers team-mate after red cards

Alfredo Morelos will mature and learn from his disciplinary issues, insists fellow Rangers striker Jermain Defoe.

Celtic boss Lennon angered by 'trumped-up' Brown charge

Celtic captain Scott Brown has "nothing to defend himself for" after receiving a "trumped-up charge" for his Old Firm de...

Steve Clarke: Stephen O'Donnell urges Kilmarnock to retain manager

Kilmarnock must do "everything they can" to retain manager Steve Clarke, says defender Stephen O'Donnell.

Celtic v Livingston

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

Hamilton Academical v St Mirren

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

Kilmarnock v St Johnstone

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

Motherwell v Rangers

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

Every school pupil in Scotland to be taught CPR

Moray, Falkirk and Fife councils pledge to join the 29 other local authorities already signed up to a British Heart Foundation scheme.

Museum's 16 Victoria Crosses on public display for first time

The 16 Victoria Crosses were awarded for acts of extreme bravery in conflicts between 1857 and 1917.

Armed police officers deal with 'siege situation' at Gourock house

Police officers sealed off a road outside a block of flats in Shore Street, Gourock.

Your pictures of Scotland: 29 March - 5 April

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 29 March and 5 April.

Man in hospital after fire at block of flats in Kirkintilloch

The man is being treated for the effects of breathing in smoke following the blaze in Kirkintilloch.

People's Palace in Glasgow reopens to the public

The popular Glasgow museum was closed due to structural issues with the neighbouring Winter Gardens.

Migrants deny visa test cheating claims

Nidhin Chand was accused of using a stand-in to sit an English language test for her visa application.

Hawick, Mauchline, Inverkeithing and Lochgilphead secure regeneration cash

Four sites located across Scotland will share more than £4m to help towards their regeneration.

The Ninth Wave

How an old kinship helped shape the Glasgow post-punk band The Ninth Wave.

JK Rowling assistant to pay back fraud money to Harry Potter author

The 35-year-old must pay £18,734 back to the Harry Potter author after fraudulently using her credit card.

Alesha MacPhail killer Aaron Campbell lodges appeal against sentence

Aaron Campbell, 16, is challenging the 27-year jail term he received for the murder of six-year-old Alesha MacPhail.

Boy, 13, in court charged with rape in Glasgow

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is alleged to have committed the offence in Glasgow.

Family of suicide father felt 'abandoned' by NHS before tragedy

A woman who begged the NHS for help eight times before her partner killed himself takes her fight to the Scottish Parliament.

Pro14: Glasgow Warriors v Ulster (Fri)

Team news and preview of Glasgow Warriors' Pro14 meeting with Ulster on Friday.

Scott Brown & Steven Gerrard face bans following Old Firm game

Celtic captain Scott Brown and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard face potential bans after being charged with disciplinary offences by the Scot...

'It's totally uncalled for' - Lennon angered after pyrotechnic thrown from Celtic end

Manager Neil Lennon describes the use of pyrotechnics at football as "totally uncalled for" after Celtic fans throw one on to the ...

Rangers 'closer than some think' to Celtic - Gerrard

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says his side's 3-0 win over Hearts shows the gap in quality between his side and Celtic is not as wide a...

George Thornton: Glasgow sign Wasps and former Scotland Under-20s prop

Glasgow Warriors sign Wasps and former Scotland Under-20s prop George Thornton for next season.

Rangers' Kent faces Scottish FA hearing on Thursday

Ryan Kent's two-game ban for shoving Scott Brown will be adjudicated on at a Scottish FA hearing on Thursday.

Centrica call centre in Glasgow earmarked for closure

A trade union warns that job losses are to be expected at a Centrica call centre in Glasgow

Passenger numbers up on Virgin trains between Glasgow and London

The number of people using trains between Glasgow and London increase by almost a third in six years.

Police search over 1976 disappearance of Mary Duncan

The search is connected to the case of Mary Duncan, who vanished from her West Dunbartonshire home when she was 17.

Minute's silence to mark beginning of Clutha FAI

Tributes to the victims of the 2013 crash will also be read when proceedings begin at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

Mass brawl outside Toby Jug bar in Glasgow city centre probed

Tables and chairs were thrown during the clash outside the Toby Jug bar on Glasgow's Hope Street on Sunday.

Three men deny murdering man in Gartcosh house

The prosecution alleges that the men beat and stabbed Stephen Anderson in a house in Gartcosh last year.

Fire at former church in Glasgow 'was deliberate'

Police in Glasgow appeal for help in finding the people who set fire to a converted church on Sunday.

Two people rescued from Glasgow tenement blaze

Firefighters were called to the four-storey building on Skirving Street in Glasgow at about 08:30.

St Mirren v Celtic

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

Rangers v Heart of Midlothian

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

Hibernian v Kilmarnock

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

Aberdeen v Motherwell

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

Livingston v Hamilton Academical

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

Montrose beat Brechin as Sons & Airdrie draw

Montrose beat Brechin to move level on points with fourth-placed East Fife in Scottish League One as Dumbarton and Airdrie draw.

Celtic: How soon can the club clinch eight in a row?

BBC Scotland examines how soon Neil Lennon's side could be celebrating another title triumph.

Rangers' Kent faces two-game ban for shove on Celtic captain Brown

Rangers' Ryan Kent is offered a two-match ban for hitting out at Celtic captain Scott Brown.

Celtic: Scott Brown did 'nothing wrong' in derby win says Callum McGregor

Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor defends skipper Scott Brown's conduct in their 2-1 Old Firm derby win.

Gerrard vows to 'support and help' Morelos as striker accepts Rangers fine

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard will "continue to support and help" Alfredo Morelos after the striker accepts a club fine for his l...

Ayr United 1-1 Morton: Greg Kiltie earns point for visitors

Ayr's home struggles continue in the Scottish Championship as Greg Kiltie's tap-in earns a point for Morton.

Player behaviour 'unacceptable' in Old Firm game - police chief

Player behaviour in Sunday's Old Firm derby was "unacceptable", says the vice-chairman of the Scottish Police Federation.

St Mirren: Mihai Popescu wants permanent move from Dinamo Bucharest

On-loan Dinamo Bucharest defender Mihai Popescu likes "everything" about St Mirren and eyes a transfer despite their relegation ba...

Rangers: Alfredo Morelos apologises for his sending-off at Celtic Park

Alfredo Morelos apologises for the red card in Rangers' 2-1 defeat at Celtic that costs the striker a four-game ban.

'Sensational' Burke agrees Kilmarnock extension

Kilmarnock say veteran former Scotland winger Chris Burke's one-year contract extension is reward for his "sensational form".

Project looks at care for people with dementia and sight loss

A project will consider how to improve care for the 12,500 Scots who have both conditions.

Man's jaw broken in unprovoked attack in Paisley

Police have found no motive for the Sunday afternoon attack in Paisley where two men assaulted the victim.

'Stark reality' of prison suicide ignored claim parents

The parents of a jailed student who took her own life in jail are calling for major reform of the prison system.

Serial killer Angus Sinclair's ashes scattered at sea

His body was cremated out of hours, with no ceremony, flowers or music, before his ashes were disposed of.

Thief jailed for stealing from Glasgow cancer ward

John Smith used a stolen key card to raid wallets and purses belonging to staff at the Beatson Cancer Centre.

Fire deliberately set at Wishaw pensioner's flat

The 73-year-old was woken up by her smoke alarm and found the carpet at her front door on fire.

Glasgow airport workers vote in favour of strike action

The row over pay and pensions affects 500 staff at the terminal but talks are continuing with Acas.

Man attacked while waiting for a taxi in Glasgow

A man was left with head and facial injuries after being attacked by another man in a serious assault in Govan.

Woman facing painful death backs Dignity in Dying campaign

Kay Smith wants the terminally ill to be given assistance to die to spare them an "awful" death.

Biomedical engineer moves into beauty industry

A biomedical engineer turned cosmetics entrepreneur is launching his skincare product in Paris.

Second man in court over death of Owen Hassan in Glasgow

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

Man charged with Ayrshire attempted murder

A 46-year-old man was discovered injured near Ayr Road in Kilmarnock three weeks ago.

Glasgow's People's Palace prepares to reopen after works

The popular museum will reopen for the school holidays but the adjoining Winter Gardens will remain closed.

Armed men fire gun during attempted pub raid in Old Kilpatrick

The three masked men fled empty-handed after the attempted robbery at a pub in Old Kilpatrick.

Man attacked by two intruders in Larkhall home

The 36-year-old man suffered serious facial injuries in the assault at his house in Larkhall.

Expanding distillery to go 100% green

The Bruichladdich whisky distillery plans to run itself entirely on renewable energy as part of a £20m investment.

Three injured in 'large-scale disturbance' in Glasgow

They were taken to hospital following the incident in Glasgow's Merchant City on Sunday.

The butcher who went vegan in secret

Brian Kavanagh worked in the meat industry for about 15 years before becoming vegan.