Car found on fire after 'targeted' attack in Glasgow

Police want to trace the four men responsible for the attack on a man in Glasgow's Easterhouse.

Glasgow Queen Street: Two platforms to close for a month

Scheduled work at Glasgow Queen Street station will result in longer platforms accommodating longer trains.

Glasgow city centre's free Sunday parking comes to an end

The city council says the move was necessary to stop "parking bay blockers" and to tackle congestion.

Thunder and lightning warnings in Scotland

The Met Office issues weather warnings as southern England basks in soaring temperatures.

Woman critically ill after Greenock armed gang attack

A 43-year-old man also suffered a head injury in the "extremely violent attack" in Greenock.

Police probe 'unexplained' Glasgow Green death

The body of man was found in Glasgow Green at about 19:55 on Friday.

Seven new Glasgow Airport strike dates announced for July

The action is scheduled to take place throughout the first fortnight of July in a row over pay and pensions.

Glasgow Airport strike action suspended

Planned strike action for Sunday is suspended to allow more talks in an ongoing dispute over pay and pensions.

Police hunt gunman after shot fired in Renfrew street

A bullet smashed through the window of a flat in Renfrew after a confrontation involving two men.

Man arrested after Tesco attack

A 30-year-old man is arrested after an assault in a Tesco supermarket in North Lanarkshire.

Queen gets Gaelic welcome at school

The Queen has received a Gaelic welcome to Scotland from school pupils in Cumbernauld.

Missing Rosie Johnson: Isle of Wight boathouses searched

Rosie Johnson has been missing since Sunday when she was last seen at work on the Isle of Wight.

Boy, 16, denies murdering man in East Kilbride street attack

The teenager is charged with killing 61-year-old Francis Sinclair in East Kilbride.

Man pleads guilty over £4m drugs haul found in Clydebank flat

Police found cocaine, heroin and cannabis at a flat in Clydebank after being alerted to a disturbance.

Abbie Mclaren: Driver who killed schoolgirl relative jailed for five years

Abbie Mclaren, 12, was hit by a speeding car being driven by her father's cousin Martin McGuire.

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Funeral director Fosters buys Paisley crematorium

Fosters says the purchase of Paisley Crematorium will allow it to expand its services in the west of Scotland.

Motorcyclist crash closes A82 south of Tarbet in Argyll

The road was closed shortly after 15:00 following the accident near the Stuckgowan-Arden roundabout.

Monklands Hospital review recommends building on new site

A review panel recommended that both Gartcosh and Glenmavis be considered as new locations for Monklands Hospital.

A-listed Cardross seminary will be left to 'decay'

The Scottish government refuses to take St Peter's Seminary in Cardross into its care over cost concerns.

Jess Glynne is second act to pull out of TRNSMT for health reasons

The singer's withdrawal from the Glasgow festival comes days after Snow Patrol called off.

Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park attack leaves teenager seriously hurt

The 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital after the incident in Glasgow on Wednesday evening.

Glasgow hospitals infection review team wants to hear from public

Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has experienced problems with rare microorganisms.

Four men charged after £1.5m Glasgow drugs raid

The drugs, believed to be cocaine, were seized at an industrial estate in Glasgow.

First pay-outs made to Glasgow council equal pay workers

The women will receive an average of £35,000 each - with a total Glasgow City Council bill of £548m.

Leigh Griffiths: Celtic striker scores in friendly after months out of action

Leigh Griffiths scores on his Celtic return while Ryan Christie makes his comeback from injury in Wednesday's friendly win over SC Pinka...

Goalkeeper Lyness rejoins St Mirren five months after leaving club

Goalkeeper Dean Lyness joins managerless St Mirren on a two-year deal five months after leaving the Paisley club.

'Goodwin would have fans' backing' - Thompson says Alloa boss ideal for St Mirren

Jim Goodwin would "absolutely" have the backing of St Mirren fans if he is appointed as Oran Kearney's successor, says former ...

Man dies in Stepps motorway slip road crash

The 25-year-old is pronounced dead at the scene in Lanarkshire and his passenger is seriously injured.

Second attempted murder arrest after woman hit by car in Shotts

A 27-year-old man has been charged after the incident in Shotts, North Lanarkshire.

Caledonian Sleeper Highland service launch delayed

New carriages featuring double beds were due to be introduced, but will now be diverted to Glasgow and Edinburgh services.

Machete robbers jailed over attack on doctor in East Kilbride home

The two men were part of a masked gang who threatened to chop off the doctor's head while raiding his home.

New hooker Dolokoto will bring 'Fijian flair' to Glasgow

New signing Mesu Dolokoto will bring "Fijian flair" to Glasgow after agreeing a two-year deal, says the club's assistant coach...

Homelessness applications on the rise in Scotland

The number of people applying to be counted as homeless in Scotland rises for the second year in a row.

Manager Kearney leaves St Mirren after less than a year

St Mirren confirm the departure of Oran Kearney, little over 10 months after he was appointed as manager.

Celtic & Motherwell in talks after Turnbull delay

Celtic and Motherwell hold talks after midfielder David Turnbull's move to the Scottish champions is delayed.

Caldwell connection convinced Miller to join Thistle

Kenny Miller says the lure of working under former team-mate Gary Caldwell convinced him to sign a one-year-deal with Partick Thistle.

Rosie Johnson: Search for missing 22-year-old on Isle of Wight

Rosie Johnson, 22, was last seen at a holiday camp where she works on the Isle of Wight on Sunday.

Cleared Ice Cream Wars accused Thomas 'TC' Campbell dies

The 66-year-old was one of two men wrongly convicted of Glasgow's so-called Ice Cream Wars murders in 1984.

Snow patrol pull out of TRNSMT festival for health reasons

Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi will step in to fill the band's Sunday slot after they were forced to cancel.

Cannabis oil smuggling mum visited by police

The former police officer smuggled the medicine into the country to treat her son who has a rare form of epilepsy.

Rangers: Steven Gerrard says signings have sent 'shockwaves' through squad

Steven Gerrard says the impact of Rangers' new signings is sending "shockwaves around the squad" as competition for places inc...

Man sentenced over racist emails to Labour MSP Anas Sarwar

Alexander Agnew sent Anas Sarwar threats that he was "no longer welcome in a white nation".

Nurse put cushion on 'distressed' child's face at Glasgow hospital

Paul Denis-Smith has been suspended after using the inappropriate restraint at a Glasgow hospital.

Oliver Burke: Celtic say West Brom comments 'ridiculous and inaccurate'

Celtic say West Brom's comments about Oliver Burke's loan spell at the Scottish Premiership club "are ridiculous and completely...

Castlemilk children's plea: 'Build us a supermarket'

Primary school pupils in Glasgow create an award-winning documentary to make the case for community services.

HPV vaccine for boys could cut cancer rates, research suggests

A two-year study of 235 patients in Scotland with head and neck cancer found HPV in 60% of cases.

Ravenscraig masterplan approved by North Lanarkshire Council

Plans for homes, schools and a new town centre have been given the green light at the former steelworks site.

Attempted murder charge after woman hit by car in Shotts

A 23-year-old woman is arrested over the incident in Shotts, North Lanarkshire.

Oban's MacIntyre qualifies for Open

Robert MacIntyre has qualified for July's Open Championship at Royal Portrush in his debut season on the European Tour.

Pensioner charged after firearms haul found in Glasgow

Police recovered 11 firearms and a quantity of ammunition from a property in Glasgow.

Man charged over attempted murder in Dumbarton

A 55-year-old man was left in a critical condition after being attacked outside a Dumbarton pub last Thursday.

McQueens Dairies expansion to create 100 jobs

McQueens Dairies buys the old Muller dairy in East Kilbride to expand its doorstep deliveries.

Kris Doolan: Ayr United sign striker following release by Partick Thistle

Ayr United sign Kris Doolan following his release by Partick Thistle, with manager Ian McCall reunited with the player he signed 10 years ag...

St Mirren: Oran Kearney's future as manager in doubt

Oran Kearney's future at St Mirren is in doubt, with the manager not expected to take charge of the first day of pre-season training.

Glasgow Mela to become activism platform

Organisers of Scotland's biggest multi cultural festival want the event to become a platform for activism.

Kieran Tierney: 'Are Arsenal a big enough club for him?' - Pat Bonner

Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner questions whether Arsenal is "a big enough club" for Kieran Tierney as the Scottish champions ...

David Turnbull: Celtic target can emulate Scott Brown - James McFadden

David Turnbull can follow in Scott Brown's footsteps and be a mainstay in the Celtic team for the next 10 years, believes James McFadden...

Kieran Tierney: Arsenal 'optimistic' over Celtic defender deal

Premier League side Arsenal are in talks with Scottish champions Celtic to sign Scotland defender Kieran Tierney.

George Edmundson: Rangers sign defender from Oldham

Rangers sign central defender George Edmundson from Oldham Athletic on a four-year deal for around £700,000.

Leigh Griffiths: Celtic striker in first-team contention says Neil Lennon

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has "knuckled down" in training and is back in contention for first-team selection, says manager Ne...

David Turnbull: Celtic move for football reasons, says manager Neil Lennon

David Turnbull chose Celtic rather than Norwich City for "footballing reasons, not financial", says manager Neil Lennon.

Celtic start against St Johnstone, Rangers away to Killie

Celtic will begin their bid for a ninth successive Scottish Premiership title at home to St Johnstone, while Rangers visit Kilmarnock.

David Turnbull: Motherwell midfielder set to sign for Celtic over Norwich City

Motherwell's David Turnbull will have a medical at Celtic on Friday ahead of signing a four-year deal after choosing the Scottish champi...

Celtic appoint recruitment chief Nick Hammond

Celtic announce Nick Hammond has been brought in to replace departed head of recruitment Lee Congerton.

Angelo Alessio: Kilmarnock manager ready to build on Steve Clarke legacy

Angelo Alessio aims to step out of Antonio Conte's shadow and become a successful manager in his own right at Kilmarnock.

Police officer injured during Taser arrest in Glasgow

The officer and the man being arrested were taken to hospital following an incident in Glasgow's Springfield Quay.

Woman deliberately hit by car in Shotts murder bid

The 21-year-old is in hospital after she was deliberately hit by a car in Lanarkshire on Friday evening.

Orange parade rerouted to avoid Glasgow St Alphonsus church

Marchers agree to reroute the annual Boyne parade to avoid passing the spot where a priest was assaulted last year.

Pride Glasgow event permission withdrawn over debts to council

Glasgow City Council withdraws permission for Pride Glasgow event after organisers failed to repay debts.

Argyll's biggest festival Oban Live 'taking a break'

The organisers of Oban Live say it will not be held in 2020 due to uncertainties over the venue and funding.

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Man critical after East Kilbride murder bid with car

A 55-year-old man is in hospital after a car was driven at him following an altercation in East Kilbide.

Free Sunday parking in Glasgow city centre to be scrapped

New city centre rules introduced on 30 June will bring Sunday charges into line with Monday-Saturday parking.

Man in critical condition after Dumbarton murder bid

A 55-year-old man is in hospital after he was attacked outside a Dumbarton pub.

Man in court after firearms and ammunition seized in East Kilbride

The 62-year-old man was remanded in custody following a police raid in East Kilbride.

Watchdog to review North Lanarkshire Council's '£800K payout'

Nicola Sturgeon says a redundancy package to a former council executive will be reviewed by Audit Scotland.

FM will do 'everything necessary' to allay fears over Coatbridge schools

But Nicola Sturgeon says any decision on new tests is a matter for an independent review team.

Strong sales of malt whiskies lift sales for Edrington

Edrington reports a rise in revenues and profits, despite a fall in sales for its Famous Grouse blended whisky.

Man guilty of fracturing baby's skull in Lenzie attacks

The 34-year-old shook and pushed the girl in a series of attacks which started the day she was born.

Van driver sentenced over 840 illegal vodka bottles

The 28-year-old was caught with more than 840 bottles of Glen's vodka with fake duty labels.

Oban hospital cancer death woman 'incorrectly diagnosed'

A watchdog says the woman was told she had a urinary infection before cancer was found on her third visit to hospital.

Man injured after Pollokshields 'knife attack'

Emergency services were called to the Pollokshields area of Glasgow on Wednesday evening.

British wrestling champion Lionheart dies

Tributes are paid to the wrestling champion from Ayr who has died at the age of 36.

Coatbridge's Buchanan High teachers strike over health fears

Staff at Buchanan High have fears about chemical contamination of land the school is built on.

Alesha MacPhail: Pupils and teachers to remember murder victim

Friends will celebrate Alesha MacPhail's life, a year after she was killed on the Isle of Bute.

Hamilton man murdered in his flat by old school friend

Alan Richardson had been freed early from a prison sentence for assault when he killed his school friend.

Emotional Mikael Lustig confirms Celtic exit after seven-and-a-half years

Mikael Lustig says it is time for a "new chapter" as he announced his departure from Celtic after almost eight years in Scotland.

Family of missing Emma Faulds speak of 'sad and painful time'

The body of the 39-year-old was found in remote woodland almost two months after she went missing.

Stuart Hogg's Exeter to meet Glasgow in Champions Cup, Edinburgh draw Wasps in Challenge Cup

Stuart Hogg will take on former club Glasgow after Exeter are drawn to face the Pro14 side in the Champions Cup while Edinburgh will meet Wa...

Celtic have other targets, says John Kennedy as David Turnbull nears Norwich move

Celtic are already pursuing other players, says assistant manager John Kennedy as David Turnbull nears a move to Norwich City.

Rangers could face Progres rematch, Kilmarnock may take on Partizan

Rangers could face a rematch against Progres Niederkorn if they reach the Europa League second qualifying round.

Macedonia or Estonian sides in prospect for Celtic

Celtic will face Shkendija of Macedonia or Nomme Kalju of Estonia in the Champions League second qualifying round if they defeat Sarajevo.

Scottish FA complete deal for Hampden Park ownership

The Scottish FA concludes its agreement to purchase Hampden Park and will take ownership of the national stadium on 1 August 2020.

Motherwell accept Norwich City bid for Celtic target Turnbull

Motherwell accept a fee to the value of £3.25m for midfielder and Celtic target David Turnbull from Norwich City.

Nomads boss Morrison relishing Kilmarnock tie

Andy Morrison is "under no illusions" how tough a task his Connah's Quay Nomads side face against Kilmarnock in the Europa Lea...

Sheyi Ojo: Rangers sign Liverpool winger on season-long loan

Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo joins Rangers on loan for the 2019-20 season, having already joined up with the club for pre-season.

Vigil for Glasgow Big Issue vendor Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly, known for his catchphrase "Don't be shy, give it a try", died in a violent incident at the weekend.

Six-year-old boy injured after being struck by car

Police said the six-year-old boy is recovering after he was hit by the Vauxhall Corsa on Abbot Street, Maybole.

Signalling fault causes Glasgow Central train disruption

Passengers using some Scotrail services from Glasgow Central face major disruption due to a signalling fault.

Tory leadership race: Teen challenges contenders on climate change

Scottish climate striker Erin, 15, asked the leadership contenders to commit to net zero admissions by 2025.

Man in court over murder of Big Issue seller Paul Kelly

Jason Cowan, 46, has been charged with the murder of Paul Kelly in the Knightswood area of Glasgow.

Blaze at Hamilton flats treated as 'suspicious'

Five people were rescued from the fire in Hamilton, with one man taken to hospital for treatment.

Police bid to ID body found on railway at Newton station

Officers want to inform the family of the man who was found on tracks at a Lanarkshire train station.

Doctor accused of 97 sex offences against women and girls

Krishna Singh, 69, is accused of carrying out the crimes in North Lanarkshire from 1983 to 2018.

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Convicted child abuser was 'father figure'

A former teacher tells the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry he has doubts about abuse allegations.

Pro14: Conferences re-jigged for next two seasons

Conferences re-jigged as organisers "freshen up" Guinness Pro14 championship.

Partick Thistle to wear LGBT rainbow on away shirt

Partick Thistle insist they are a club "open to all" after becoming the first Scottish side to have the LGBT rainbow on their new ...

Life term for 'odious' serial sex offender Alistair Findlay

Alistair Findlay preyed on five vulnerable youngsters at a Glasgow children's home in the 1970s and 80s.

Europa League: Kilmarnock play Connah's Quay Nomads, Rangers take on Prishtina or St Joseph's

Kilmarnock face Connah's Quay Nomads while Rangers have a trip to Kosovo or Gibraltar in the Europa League first qualifying round.

Celtic face Sarajevo in first Champions League qualifier

Celtic will play Sarajevo of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first round of Champions League qualifying.

Separated in care: 'I needed to protect my brother'

Ryan McShane was separated from his brother for weeks at a time while they were in care as children.

Kris Boyd: Kilmarnock and former Rangers and Scotland striker retires

Kilmarnock and former Rangers and Scotland striker Kris Boyd retires with immediate effect after an 18-year career.

Glasgow's Queen Street Station evacuated over train fire

Firefighters received reports of the blaze at about 07:40 after images of smoke billowing from a carriage emerged.

Celtic's Scott Brown calls for action over short off-season

Celtic captain Scott Brown hopes Scotland's football authorities can alter the fixture list to prevent player exhaustion.

No guarantees for Turnbull at Celtic - Brown

Captain Scott Brown says Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull cannot demand to be playing every week if he joins a club like Celtic.

The air ambulance medic who lost both legs

Cieran McKiernan has had both legs amputated but is now back to work - as an emergency medic on an air ambulance.

Fresh calls for end to greyhound racing in Scotland

Scottish campaigners urge a ban as UK-wide figures on the number of dog deaths are published.

Experts cast doubt over Highlands spaceport plan

Concerns have been raised over the suitability of a site in Sutherland aiming to become the UK's first major spaceport.

Ex-nurse jailed again for online fake man scam

Adele Rennie posed online as a lawyer just months after being free from prison for a similar offence.

Lanarkshire hospital linked to fatal listeria outbreak in England

Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride was supplied with potentially-infected sandwiches linked to two deaths in England.

Young woman sexually assaulted at Glasgow train station

British Transport Police are looking for a man in his 50s after a woman was touched inappropriately.

Quintus Montague admits murdering Paul Halley in Carluke flat

Quintus Montague is facing a life sentence after he admitted murdering Paul Halley in North Lanarkshire.

Orkney and Tayside have highest rates of multiple sclerosis

An Edinburgh University study finds the central belt and Borders have the lowest incidence of MS.

Woman arrested after policeman hit by car in Glasgow

The constable was responding to a separate incident when he was hit by a Vauxhall Corsa in Glasgow.

Calls to close Coatbridge health fear schools early for summer

A second school will also join strike action over chemical contamination fears bringing the number walking out to about 40.

Sheyi Ojo arrives in Glasgow ahead of proposed Rangers loan move

Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo arrived on Monday morning at Rangers' Hummel training centre ahead of a proposed season-long loan move.

David Turnbull: Motherwell midfielder rejects 'magnificent' Celtic offer

David Turnbull's potential £3m switch to Celtic hangs in the balance after the Motherwell midfielder rejected their offer.

Arrest over Knightswood 'violent attack' death

Paul Kelly died after an incident at a house in the Knightswood area of Glasgow on Saturday morning.

Beggar jailed for raping woman who offered help in Glasgow

James Campbell was given a lifelong restriction order after admitting raping the 57-year-old in Glasgow.

Police make 999 warning amid phone problems in east Scotland

Police Scotland say the problems are affecting phone lines in a large area of the east of Scotland.

Jordan Jones: Winger targets first-team spot at Rangers

New signing Jordan Jones insists he hasn't come to Rangers "just to wear the badge" as he sets his sights on becoming a first-...

'He knows what he's doing' - Kilmarnock captain Dicker on new boss Alessio

Kilmarnock's players are not concerned by new boss Angelo Alessio's lack of experience as a manager, says captain Gary Dicker.

Man seriously ill after Westerton station stabbing

Police say he suffered a life threatening stab wound in the attack in East Dunbartonshire.

Passengers taken ill on Thomas Cook flight to Glasgow

Ambulance crews met the flight from Tunisia as it landed at Glasgow Airport after six passengers fell ill.

Kilmarnock appoint Angelo Alessio as the club's new manager

Kilmarnock have appointed Angelo Alessio, former assistant to Antonio Conte at Chelsea, Juventus and Italy, as the club's new manager.

Caledonian Sleeper service disruption continues

Some Caledonian Sleeper trains will be cancelled until Wednesday following wheel damage.

Supporters of Scottish independence march through Oban

Thousands of people took to the streets of the Argyll town in the latest rally by Yes supporters.

'Save the Waverley' paddle steamer appeal launched

The last ocean-going paddle steamer needs replacement boilers costing £2.3m if it is to sail again.

Robbie Crawford: Livingston sign midfielder from Ayr United on two-year deal

Midfielder Robbie Crawford joins Scottish Premiership side Livingston from Ayr United on a two-year deal.

Street sealed off after 'suspicous death' in Knightwood

Emergency services were called to a house in Glasgow on Saturday morning where a man was pronounced dead.

Owain Fon Williams: Hamilton sign Wales and former Inverness goalkeeper

Hamilton sign Wales-capped Owain Fon Williams after the goalkeeper leaves Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

Liam Kelly and Lee Wallace: QPR sign Scottish pair

Championship club Queens Park Rangers sign goalkeeper Liam Kelly from Livingston and defender Lee Wallace from Rangers.

Two more Glasgow Airport strikes announced

It follows another day of industrial action on Friday in an ongoing dispute over pay and pensions.

Margaret Fleming: The teenager who was forgotten for 17 years

Margaret Fleming was last seen around the turn of the millennium but was not reported missing until 2016.

Police confirm body found is missing Emma Faulds

Officers made the discovery in the Galloway Forest on Wednesday, almost two months after she was last seen.

Caledonian Sleeper passengers face further disruption

Two more Caledonian Sleeper services are cancelled after the wheels of a train in its new £150m fleet were damaged.

Fire rips through hotel at Belleisle Golf Course in Ayr

Crews were called to the derelict building in Belleisle Park which had been closed for refurbishment.

'Final phases' of Glasgow art school fire investigation

A year after the blaze devastated the Mackintosh building, the fire service says several hundred tonnes of debris still has to be removed.

Margaret Fleming murder: 'My incredible encounter with her killers'

BBC reporter Suzanne Allan recalls her "extraordinary" meeting with Edward Cairney and Avril Jones.

Margaret Fleming trial: Carers guilty of murdering missing teenager

Edward Cairney and Avril Jones murdered Margaret Fleming then spent two decades pretending she was still alive.

Further Glasgow Airport strikes 'highly likely'

Workers gathered to picket the airport on Friday morning in the third day of industrial action.

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Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey gives birth to twin boys

The 43-year-old gave birth in a Glasgow maternity unit this week where staff say she is doing well.

Greg Stewart: Forward joins Rangers on two-year deal

Forward Greg Stewart becomes Rangers boss Steven Gerrard's fourth summer signing after his Birmingham City contract expired.

What makes a £3m teenager? A look at Turnbull's meteoric rise

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

Scottish Cup: Next season's final to be two weeks before season end

Next season's Scottish Cup final will take place on 9 May - two weeks before the end of the SPFL season.

David Turnbull: Celtic agree £3m fee with Motherwell for midfielder

Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull will discuss personal terms with Celtic after a fee of £3m plus add-ons is agreed between the clubs.

Uefa pricing out Hampden fans, says John Collins

Former Scotland midfielder John Collins says working-class fans are being priced out of the Euro 2020 finals matches at Hampden.

Kilmarnock U16s safe-standing section is British first

Kilmarnock are to become the first British club to install a safe-standing section for fans under the age of 16.

Firefighter gets £1.5m after losing hand in training exercise

Ian McDonald was taking part in a training exercise when his hand was pierced by hydraulic fluid.

New weekly newspaper for Isle of Bute

The publication will print its first edition next week - a week after the previous paper announced production was to cease.

Man dies after disturbance in Paisley flat

A 45-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a 40-year-old man in Paisley.

Publicly-owned Prestwick Airport put up for sale

The Scottish government, which bought the airport for £1 in 2013, is looking to return it to the private sector.

Ayrshire dairy is cream of the crop at BBC awards

An organic dairy in Ayrshire where Robert Burns once farmed has won a top farming award.

Washing machine for school hit by bed bug infestation

A washing machine and tumble dryer are to be installed at a school in the south side of Glasgow following an infestation of bed bugs.

Parents want new tests at Coatbridge 'sick school'

The deputy first minister agrees to meet parents worried about possible toxic contamination at a school site in Lanarkshire.

Morrisons and Amazon expanding same-day deliveries

Morrisons agrees to expand fast delivery service with Amazon to five extra cities.

Body found in forest in search for missing Emma Faulds

Police say the remains were discovered in the Galloway Forest, Dumfries and Galloway, on Wednesday.

'I smuggled cannabis oil to help my son'

Former police officer Lisa Quarrell never imagined she would have to break the law to help her son.

Review ordered into 'blue water' school campus

The move aims to address health and safety concerns at two schools in Coatbridge following reports of blue water.

CCTV appeal over firework thrown at police after Celtic game

Police say the explosive was thrown at officers during a Europa League clash at Celtic Park in February.

Papal Bull: 'Oldest public document' in NI marks links to Scotland

An 800-year-old paper from the Pope was taken from Scotland to Ireland during Plantation of Ulster.

Margaret Fleming accused 'in cover-up', prosecutor claims

Iain McSporran QC made the claim as he urged jury members to convict Edward Cairney and Avril Jones.

'River park' proposed for Glasgow city centre

Plans to revamp the St Enoch area of Glasgow city centre include the installation of a river park.

Technical issue forces Caledonian Sleeper passengers onto buses

Caledonian Sleeper passengers are given bus tickets after the service was terminated mid-journey

More than half of Scotland's car thefts are unsolved

New figures show the majority of vehicle crime across Scotland goes undetected by police.

Man critical after being stabbed outside convenience store

Police say the 29-year-old is in a critical condition after the murder bid in the Lambhill area of Glasgow.

Coastguard base at Prestwick 'one of UK's busiest'

The search and rescue helicopter base at Prestwick responded to 318 call-outs last year.

Glasgow East MP's sick baby leads to law change call

David Linden watched his daughter turn blue in hospital and wants to extend parental leave.

Serco to restart asylum seeker lock-change evictions

Hundreds of asylum seekers face eviction as Serco begins changing the locks on properties it manages.

Edwin James Group buys engineering firm out of administration

Edwin James Group buys Jex Engineering after administrators were appointed to its Wakefield-based parent company.

Pressure grows over Coatbridge school health fears

A union accuses the council of doing "far too little, far too late" to address health fears at a school in Coatbridge.

Euro 2020: Hampden tickets for finals matches cost up to £165

Tickets for the Euro 2020 finals matches at Hampden Park will go on sale on Wednesday, with the most expensive tickets costing £165.

Margaret Fleming: Murder accused denies harming her

Ms Fleming's carer Edward Cairney tells a court he is "incapable of harming a kid or lady".

Three men arrested after Glasgow 'murder bid'

Police attended several incidents following violence in the north of Glasgow on Monday.

Iomart sees sales top £100m for first time

Glasgow-based Iomart says acquisitions helped the firm achieve the milestone for the first time.

Barclays unveils economic growth plan for Kilmarnock

The bank launches a three-year economic initiative aimed at boosting the local economy in Kilmarnock.

'Global first' laser developed at Strathclyde University

Scottish scientists develop a unique high-precision laser which can be used in clocks, sensors and sat-nav systems

Teachers vote to strike over Coatbridge schools 'blue water' fears

A union will remove teachers from a school campus in Coatbridge during seven days of action over health fears.

Sharp fall in Scottish commercial property sales

A report finds that the value of sales in Scotland dropped by a fifth in the first quarter of 2019.

Warning after North Ayrshire pupil contracts measles

Vaccinations have been offered after the teenager at St Matthew's Academy in Saltcoats contracted the infection.

Steven Davies: Hamilton Academical forward agrees new one-year deal

Steven Davies signs a new one-year deal with Hamilton after spending the second half of last season with the Premiership club.

Scotland's recovery village where addicts become role models

Inside Scotland's first addiction recovery village where patients hope to eventually end up as staff.

Lee Hodson: Gillingham sign ex-Rangers full-back on two-year contract

Gillingham sign former Rangers defender Lee Hodson on a two-year deal following his release from Ibrox.

More Glasgow and Aberdeen airport strikes set to begin

It is the second of two 12-hour walkouts by Unite members, but the operators say it will be "business as usual".

Firefighters tackle former Jordanhill College blaze

The fire broke out at the building in Southbrae Drive in the west end just before 16:00.

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Boys raped by priests at 'satanic parties'

A man tells how he was physically and sexually abused as a boy after being put into the care of a religious order in Fife.

Anne Frank's step-sister: 'Anne has become immortal'

Anne Frank's step-sister says that "Anne has become a symbol of the one-and-a-half million Jewish children who died."

'Digital twin' tech to cut Stirling's carbon emissions

A Scottish firm creates digital replicas of entire communities in a bid to make people more energy efficient.

Birthday Honours 2019: Tunnock's owner and football boss honoured

Boyd Tunnock and Scottish women's football manager Shelley Kerr are among those recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Motherwell turn down Turnbull bids from Celtic & Barnsley

Motherwell reject bids from Celtic and Barnsley for David Turnbull, with one of the offers worth £2m.

Appeal over car seen at scene of Drumchapel shooting

Police said the VW Golf was seen in Drummore Road in Drumchapel before and after shots were fired at two houses.

Officers not trained for pursuit of stolen car

Police watchdog rules that officers were not appropriately trained to pursue a stolen car that later crashed.

Alan Kusz guilty of 'severe' sex attack on baby girl

The one-year-old suffered serious injuries and required surgery after the attack in April last year.

Muriel Gray steps down from Glasgow School of Art post

The broadcaster is taking a period of absence for "personal family reasons" a year after fire devastated the Mackintosh building.

Search for man who fell into River Clyde

Coastguard, police and fire teams were called in after the man went into the water from Glasgow Bridge on Thursday.

Your pictures

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 31 May and 7 June.

Bomb squad called to Glasgow park over suspect package

A police cordon had been put in place at Alexandra Park in the Dennistoun area of Glasgow.

Angry backlash at meeting over Coatbridge 'blue water' schools

A public meeting about health concerns at two High Schools in Coatbridge grew heated as parents quizzed NHS and council officials.

Man jailed over Dumbarton machete attack on police officer

The 31-year-old was convicted of attempted murder after lashing out at the officer on a street in Dumbarton.

New tracking technology battles sheep rustling in Scottish farms

It is estimated the livestock thefts in Scotland have cost farmers more than £200,000 over the last two years.

Glasgow and Aberdeen airport strikes set to begin

Two-12-hour walkouts are planned by Unite members but the operators say it will be "business as usual".

Cannabis oil mum: 'I'm forced to live abroad to save my child'

Julie Galloway is terrified that seven-year-old Alexa's medication will be confiscated if she returns home.

Spirits group Loch Lomond sold to Hong Kong fund

The maker of Glen's vodka and High Commissioner whisky is bought in a deal thought to be worth about £400m.

Car appeal over Bearsden prison worker murder bid

Police investigate whether a burnt-out vehicle is linked to the shooting in Bearsden early on Wednesday.

Blair Alston: Midfielder joins Hamilton after St Johnstone exit

Blair Alston signs for Hamilton Academical following his release from Premiership rivals St Johnstone.

Senior Glasgow Kelvin College lecturer killed in crash

Anne Porter was on a study trip to Slovenia when she was caught up in a motorway accident.

From Dundee outcast to Scotland number one - Scott Bain's big break

Scott Bain tells Tom English about his journey from training with Dundee's youth team to being Scotland's first-choice goalkeeper.

Body found in search for Scots tourist missing in Ibiza

Johny Docherty, 28, from Rutherglen, had been missing on the holiday island since Monday.

Celtic to redevelop Barrowfield training ground

Celtic will upgrade Barrowfield in order to create a new home for their women's and academy teams.

Hannah Rankin: Scot's IBO World Super-Welterweight title fight live on BBC Scotland

Hannah Rankin's quest to claim the vacant Women's IBO World Super-Welterweight title will be shown live on BBC Scotland.

Curtis Main: Aberdeen sign striker after Motherwell departure

Aberdeen sign striker Curtis Main on a two-year contract after the 26-year-old leaves Premiership rivals Motherwell.

Taylor made: The rise of Greg Taylor at Kilmarnock

BBC Scotland looks at how Steve Clarke helped transform Greg Taylor into a Scotland international.

D-day: 'It didn't feel important at the time'

The men who took part in the Normandy landings say it did not feel "important" at the time.

Scotland remembers veterans of D-Day

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will attend a memorial service at Bayeux Cathedral.

Why is Eid being celebrated on different days in Scotland?

Glasgow Central Mosque said Eid would be celebrated on Wednesday, while Muslims elsewhere in Scotland celebrated on Tuesday.

Margaret Fleming: No record of woman missing since 2000

Fewer than 10 pictures of Margaret Fleming were recovered from the house where she was allegedly murdered.

Two men face murder trial over Owen Hassan death

Father-of-three Owen Hassan died after being attacked near the Old Stag Inn in Pollockshaws.

Reports of gunfire in Bearsden street

A street in Bearsden is closed as police investigate reports that a gun was fired in the early hours.

Anti-Trump protests in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Several hundred people gathered to demonstrate against the US president's visit to the UK.

Death of teacher who swallowed bag of cocaine 'accidental'

Victoria Buchanan swallowed a bag of the drug in the hope of getting it home, an inquest hears.

Celtic launch investigation into recruitment document leak

Celtic are investigating the apparent leak of a confidential document about player retention and summer recruitment.

The Buteman weekly newspaper to close after 165 years

The publication will print its final edition later this month after circulation dropped to below 550.

Dog lead warning after swan attacks

The Scottish SPCA urge dog walkers to keep their animals under control near wildlife after two swans are mauled.

Margaret Fleming murder trial: Bone fragments found in garden

Almost 300 fragments of bone were discovered in the garden of the house where missing Margaret Fleming used to live.

Glasgow drives huge fall in violent crime across Scotland

A drop in murders and serious assaults in the west of Scotland resulted in an 89% drop in figures across Scotland.

Woman killed in A7 motorbike crash named

Jackie Kennedy from Cumbernauld died following the collision between a bike and a van on the A7 in the Scottish Borders.

Electric Fields festival cancelled after venue switch

The festival is cancelled less than two months after being moved from southern Scotland to Glasgow.

Teacher guilty of having sex with Prestwick Academy pupil

Ryan Fisher told his victim to take the contraceptive pill and admitted he was "like a Jimmy Savile".

Du Plessis takes up Glasgow scrum coach role

Veteran prop Petrus du Plessis agrees a new two-year contract at Glasgow Warriors, where he will combine playing and coaching.

Margaret Fleming trial: No trace of missing woman

Detectives carried out a series of checks on missing Margaret Fleming but found no proof of life.

Strathclyde Sirens dominate Scotland's Netball World Cup squad

Scotland announce their Netball World Cup squad, with captain Claire Maxwell set to win her 100th cap in Liverpool in July.

Then and now

Six Scottish D-Day veterans - all now in their 90s - recall the events in Normandy 75 years ago.

Body of work

A Scottish company has won awards for its export success by supplying researchers with bits of people.

Nazareth House

Some of the testimonies of the former residents who gave evidence to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Auchinleck Talbot 2-0 Largs Thistle: Talbot win to retain Junior Cup and complete treble

Ruthless Auchinleck Talbot complete a hat-trick of trophies by retaining the Scottish Junior Cup with victory over Largs Thistle in the fina...

Lawrence Shankland: 'He has to go to a club where he will play,' says Ian McCall

As Lawrence Shankland ponders offers from three clubs, Ayr United boss Ian McCall insists the striker is "not even close to how good he...

Celtic: What lessons can be learned from Neil Lennon's first stint in charge?

Celtic's domestic success, performances in Europe and strategy for signing players may all change under Neil Lennon.

Man found in Dumbarton with life-threatening head injury

Officers discovered the 46-year-old behind shops in West Dunbartonshire but they don't know how he sustained his injuries.

Three men seriously injured in disturbance outside Glasgow pub

An 18-year-old man had been arrested after a large-scale disturbance outside a pub in Glasgow's Shawlands area.

Two more re-routed Loyalist marches are cancelled in Glasgow

BBC Scotland understands that two parades due to take place in Glasgow on Sunday have been called off following a court ruling.

Services to mark 25th anniversary of Chinook disaster

Relatives of the 29 people who died will attend the commemoration services on the Mull of Kintyre

GP shortage hits out-of-hours care in Greater Glasgow

NHS Greater Glasgow says it does not have enough doctors 'willing to work' between midnight and 07:59 on Sunday.

Celtic confirm sex abuse probe and deny 'doing nothing'

The club confirmed a lawyer has been carrying out a two-year independent investigation into historical sex offences.

Hunt for gunman after shots fired at homes

No one was hurt but the front windows of two homes were damaged in the incident in Glasgow on Friday night.

Child refugees 'still being held' at Dungavel centre

BBC Scotland's The Nine discovers children continued to be held at Dungavel House after a 2010 change of declared policy.

Amputee footballer's Champions League final honour

An 11-year-old girl from South Lanarkshire is to be a guest of UEFA at Saturday's Champions League final in Madrid.