Shots fired at Lanarkshire house in 'targeted attack'

Police say two shots were fired at a house that was targeted in Stepps in North Lanarkshire.

A look back at Scotland's 2019 in tweets

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

The Hogmanay cinema panic that killed 71 children

Children found the exits locked as they tried to escape what they thought was a fire in the cinema.

Alfredo Morelos: Rangers claim striker was racially abused, Celtic willing to investigate

Rangers believe Alfredo Morelos was "racially abused" during Sunday's match against Celtic, who say they are willing to invest...

Police investigate 'unexplained' death of man in Cumbernauld

The body of a 25-year-old man was discovered in a property in Millcroft Road on Sunday morning.

'Why feeling the cold from a drinks can blew my mind'

Just before her first "handiversary", transplant miracle Cor Hutton explains why the smallest things mean so much.

Pensioner attacked and robbed in Bothwell home by two men

Police described the robbery at the 77-year-old's Bothwell home as "absolutely despicable".

Celtic 1-2 Rangers: Nikola Katic gives Steven Gerrard's side Old Firm derby win

Nikola Katic's towering header wins a dramatic and controversial Old Firm derby for Rangers and cut the gap to Celtic at the top of the ...

Almost 37,000 Scots paid less than minimum wage

A charity watchdog says the UK government needs to make the statutory rate a "legal reality".

Scots author Alasdair Gray dies at the age of 85

He was known for novels such as Lanark and the award-winning Poor Things which are both set in Glasgow.

Your most-read Scottish stories of 2019

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

Glasgow fire crews tackle blaze at five-storey building

The fire, in the Pollokshaws area, is believed to have been a block of flats in the process of being built.

Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew leads New Year Honours list

Golfer Catriona Matthew, footballer Rose Reilly and banker Ross McEwan are among those recognised.

Colin Weir: £161m Euromillions winner dies aged 71

Mr Weir, who won the then-record jackpot along with his wife Chris in 2011, dies after a short illness.

The Glasgow karate club where women fight men

Glasgow Karate Academy believes that mixed gender fights in martial arts can break down barriers.

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: Safety watchdog orders improvements

Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is ordered to improve a ward's ventilation system.

Robbers attack security staff delivering cash to Glasgow bank

Two men approached the staff outside the Baillieston bank in the early hours of Friday , assaulting one of them.

Varadkar: Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge 'worth examining'

Irish premier Leo Varadkar says he will not dismiss the idea of building a bridge but insists the UK must pay for it.

Fire crews in Glasgow tackle two early morning blazes at flats

Three casualties were treated at a multi-storey flat in Knightswood, while another blaze took place in Trongate.

Pedestrians injured in Boxing Day crash in Bearsden

The collision happened in Bearsden in East Dunbartonshire and involved two vehicles.

Edinburgh rail travellers warned of major disruption

Services in and out of Edinburgh will be badly affected as track is upgraded at Haymarket junction.

Christmas babies: Double celebration for families

From Aberdeen to Ayr families across Scotland welcomed new additions overnight.

How Scottish Ballet made five wishes come true

The individual stories and their impact were captured by BBC Scotland for a documentary.

Glasgow Fopp store to close over lease stalemate

Staff hung closing down signs on Christmas Eve with the Byres road branch set to shut at the end of January.

Police appeal after bodies of woman and dog found on beach

Police say the death of Lisa Morrison, whose body was discovered on Girvan beach, is not suspicious.

'Cutting edge' defibrillators fitted in Scottish ambulances

The devices automatically pass on vital data about the patient to medics waiting in hospital.

Man in court after alleged firearms incident outside Glasgow pub

Francs Smith, 32, faced assault and firearms charges when he appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Man jailed for Cambuslang toddler murder bid has sentence cut

David McMullen was found guilty earlier this year of attempting to murder a two-year-old boy in South Lanarkshire.

Coldplay 'bodysnatched' our sound, says Travis singer Fran Healy

Frontman Fran Healy tells how Travis went from a critical mauling to inspiring a generation of bands.

Vandalism spree puts 25 River Clyde lifebelts out of action

The damage to the life-saving equipment discovered early on Sunday appears to happened overnight.

Attempt was made to ditch Ferguson ferry contract in May

The state-owned company that procures ferries for Cal-Mac was prepared to stop work at Ferguson yard.

Man arrested after firearms incident outside Glasgow pub

The 32-year-old was arrested after an incident outside a bar in Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street.

Woman seriously injured in Hamilton street attack

The 24-year-old was treated for facial injuries after the assault by a man and a woman in Hamilton.

Man rescued from early-morning Campbeltown fire

Firefighters are called to reports of a house on fire in Saddell Street in Campbeltown.

The Scottish schools tackling waste and poverty

Party clothes are being shared and swapped, while leftover school meals are sent home with pupils.

Orange walk man admits spitting on woman in Glasgow

Darren Thompson spat on and pushed Caitlin McCall when she crossed the road during a parade.

Funding boost to clear post-mortem report backlog

The £300,000 injection should help speed up toxicology results, after staff shortages lead to delays.

Artist who drew his wife on her deathbed dies

Scottish artist Norman Gilbert dies at the age of 93.

Drunk prisoner injured while police on mobile phones

A drunk man may not have been injured if officers had not been distracted by their personal mobiles.

Custom-made gloves for young goalkeeper Kai Evitt who has ectrodactyly

Kai Evitt, who was born with hand deformities, is gifted specially designed gloves.

Pakistani-Scottish politician Bashir Maan dies

He is thought to have been the first Muslim to hold elected office in the UK.

Jim McColl: CalMac ferries 'should be scrapped'

Ex-Ferguson shipyard boss Jim McColl speaks out against plans to spend £110m on part-finished ferries.

The festival hoping to make Strathallan Castle its new home

T in the Park left the site for the last time in 2016 - making way for a fledgling event a fraction of the size.

The anarchic Jewish group fighting to save Langside synagogue

How a diverse Jewish community is fighting to save the area's synagogue and practise their faith.

Preferred bidder chosen for Prestwick Airport

The airport was taken into public ownership in 2013 after being threatened with closure.

Castlemilk murder suspect held on European Arrest Warrant

A 25-year-old man has been arrested over the murder of Jamie Lee in Castlemilk, Glasgow, in 2017.

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry has embezzlement conviction quashed

A court in Edinburgh rules Natalie McGarry had suffered a miscarriage of justice.

Costs double on delayed CalMac ferry contract

The Scottish government - which took over the Ferguson shipyard - blames "disastrous" management".

Argyll avalanche leave walkers with minor injuries

Mountain rescue teams and search dogs went to the aid of the two walkers in Argyll.

Serious concerns over food and water at Ayr nursery

Inspectors said Jacaranda Nursery in Ayr would need to make urgent improvements by February 2020.

Lip filler was 'like having golf ball injected'

A woman whose lip filler went wrong says it is crazy that clinic staff do not have to be medically trained.

Pet ban for woman who gagged dog to go on holiday

Elizabeth Steel left the the Collie without food an order while she went away for the weekend.

Angelo Alessio: Italian sacked as Kilmarnock manager

Angelo Alessio is sacked by Kilmarnock after 22 games in charge of the Scottish Premiership club.

Election 2019: Who is the young SNP MP who beat Jo Swinson?

Amy Callaghan won East Dunbartonshire for the SNP on Thursday, beating the Lib Dem leader.

Glasgow residents facing interruption to water supply

Scottish Water says it is investigating why supplies have been interrupted in north Glasgow.

Councils increasingly relying on reserves to balance books

The Accounts Commission says local authorities have had a 7.6% funding decrease in real terms in recent years.

Celtic fined for 'fireworks' during Europa League win over Lazio

Celtic are fined 16,000 euros by Uefa for "setting off fireworks" during last month's Europa League win over Lazio.

Health worker accused of lying over Ailsa Hospital knife 'attack'

Donna Maxwell denies a charge of wasting police time following the incident at Ailsa Hospital.

Man convicted of 'brutal murder' of best friend in Greenock

Kyle McAuley killed his friend Kevin McCluskey at his flat on 24 March then took photos of his body.

Killer James Kennedy may never be freed after stabbing girlfriend

James Kennedy is detained at the State Hospital at Carstairs after the attack in South Lanarkshire.

Margaret Fleming: Crown rejects money offer from killer

Prosecutors are seeking to recover £182,000 in bogus benefit claims for murder victim Margaret Fleming.

Charities rescue thousands of underweight hedgehogs

Scottish charities say it is "a race against time" to save the animals that are too small to hibernate.

Firefighters tackle blaze at Glasgow commercial building

The fire broke out at the premises in the Kinning Park area of Glasgow just after 03:30.

Harry Clarke 'sorry' for Glasgow bin lorry 'accident'

The driver of the truck apologises ahead of the fifth anniversary of the crash which killed six people.

Firefighters tackle major Glasgow city centre fire

About 40 firefighters worked through the night to extinguish the fire in a building in Glasgow's Pitt Street

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson denies wrongdoing after charge

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson has denied any wrongdoing after being arrested and charged in Edinburgh on Friday night.

New Robroyston station opens as rail timetables change

ScotRail promises improvements to services in the north east, Borders and the Central Belt.

Police treat car driven at man in Glasgow as murder bid

A man was attacked in Glasgow after another man got out of a car, then the driver drove at him.

Two arrested in Kilmarnock after police seize £1m of cannabis plants

Police called the discovery, at a farm in the Moscow area of Galston, a "significant recovery".

Colin MacDonald death: Second man charged

Colin MacDonald was found badly injured in the village of Greengairs, North Lanarkshire, in August.

General election 2019: Swinson 'devastated' by election result

She says she is "proud" to have been the Liberal Democrats' first female leader, as she steps down.

Prestwick Airport cuts losses as revenue takes off

The publicly-owned airport shows a "major improvement" in its performance, according to its annual report.

Police conclude investigation into Lancefield Quay flats fire

The Lancefield Quay flats have been handed back to their owners but surrounding roads remain closed.

Jo Swinson: Lib Dem leader loses seat to SNP

Ms Swinson says millions of people around the country will feel "dread and dismay" at the results.

Election 2019: Police Scotland investigate voting fraud claims

Police Scotland are investigating claims of personation where someone votes for someone else.

Scotland election results 2019: Exit poll forecasts SNP to win 55 seats

The SNP are predicted to win 55 of the 59 seats in Scotland while the Conservatives could be on course to win an overall majority.

Rangers 1-1 Young Boys: Steven Gerrard's side hang on to reach last 32

Rangers progress to the Europa League last 32 as group runners-up after conceding a late equaliser to Young Boys in a nerve-ridden finale at...

Newsquest journalists in Glasgow withdraw strike threat

The NUJ says the move follows assurances from the publisher that it will not seek further job cuts.

Fourth man charged over Kenny Reilly murder in Glasgow

The men are accused of attacking Kenny Reilly as he sat at traffic lights in Glasgow.

Murder accused admits killing friend with dumbbell at Greenock flat

The 30-year-old tells a court he was acting in self-defence when he hit his friend on the head three times.

Man pulled from river Clyde after police chase

He was pulled from the water in Glasgow and later charged with drug and road traffic offences.

Who is 'Sound of 2020' contender Joesef?

The east end boy from Glasgow has been compared to previous winner Sam Smith in the prestigious music prize.

Controlled explosion carried out near Motherwell polling station

A controlled explosion is carried out near a polling station in North Lanarkshire after a suspicious device was found.

General election 2019: Scotland goes to the polls

Voting is to start in the UK general election, with polling places across Scotland open between 07:00 and 22:00.

The NHS robots performing major surgery

It all seems futuristic but 2019 has seen a boom in the use of cutting edge robotic technology.

The children learning to love being outdoors

The charity that helps nursery staff become confident and capable of taking children for outdoor play.

Glasgow's Egyptian Halls among Europe's most endangered buildings

The Egyptian Halls are shortlisted for a project to save endangered architecture

Route cleared to Skye village cut off by landslip

The council says a controlled route has been opened at Kylerhea as flooding continues to hit rail services.

Unearthing Scotland's first railway track at Tranent

A dig is planned at a site in East Lothian, which is listed among Scotland's top archaeological discoveries in 2019.

Expert to head up infection control at Glasgow's QEU hospital

The health secretary said the appointment would help restore trust around Glasgow's QEU hospital.

Newsquest journalists vote for strike action

The dispute over job cuts will affect a number of titles in Glasgow, including The Herald and The National.

Drug couriers caught with £6.8m of heroin are jailed for five years

The two men were stopped by police as they travelled back to Scotland from the Midlands.

HMRC drops further £5m from Rangers tax claim

The latest liquidators report puts the claim at £67m but the final figure remains in dispute.

Lorries topple and Edinburgh Christmas market shut amid strong winds

The Met Office issued weather warnings for rain and wind across Scotland, forecasting gusts of 50mph.

Inquiry into Glasgow City Council's homelessness services announced

The announcement comes amid legal action over Glasgow City Council's provision of accommodation.

Residents forced from homes by major blaze in Glasgow flats

The fire broke out on Glasgow's Lancefield Quay on the north bank of the Clyde on Monday evening.

Firefighters tackle major blaze at Glasgow flats

At least 10 fire engines have been sent to the fire beside the River Clyde.

Extra flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow for Six Nations rugby fans

Ryanair has added 13 flights to and from Dublin next year after "record demand" from rugby fans.

Man's body found in burn in Clydebank park

Police are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who saw a man walking with a dog.

Two people badly hurt in car and HGV crash near Dalmally

They have been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following the collision in Argyll and Bute.

Gang plot involved guns and Royal Mail disguises in Glasgow

Three men have been jailed over the conspiracy which was planned out in a Glasgow Airbnb.

Police conduct shoreline search for father missing in Firth of Clyde

The 55-year-old was on a small vessel which got into difficulty in stormy weather on Saturday night.

Peter Howson returns to 'hell' of Bosnian war with new painting

The painter was haunted by his experiences as a war artist, but has revisited the subject in a new painting.

Glasgow band first all-female group to win top music prize

Glasgow-based Kinnaris Quintet won the Belhaven Bursary for Innovation in Scottish Music at the Trad Awards.

Madrid climate talks will set the tone for Glasgow 2020

The outcome of the COP25 UN climate conference in Spain will influence the event in Scotland next year.

In pictures: Santas brave rain for Glasgow charity run

Thousands of runners turned Glasgow red and white as they took part in the annual Santa Dash 5k.

Man missing overnight after two rescued in Firth of Clyde

A 55-year-old man is unaccounted for after two boats got into difficulty on Saturday night.

Woman, 76, dies four days after Ayrshire road crash

She was airlifted to hospital after the collision in Ayrshire on Tuesday, but she died on Saturday.

Glasgow council equal pay claim firm suspends all activities

Action 4 Equality Scotland said the move followed an approach by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Hundreds of Glasgow homes without water after supply problem

Scottish Water is investigating the problem which is affecting large areas across the Glasgow area.

Man given dog ban after being attacked by his pet

Allan Forsyth, who was mauled by his American bulldog, was convicted under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Plinth to replace vandalised Holocaust rose tree in Glasgow

A robust granite plinth set in concrete will be erected in Glasgow's Queen's Park.

Serco agrees Caledonian Sleeper improvement plan

Operators of the Caledonian Sleeper admit the service has been "unsatisfactory" following a "number of issues".

Glasgow University to host conference on TV show Outlander

The four-day event will look at the the history, politics, culture and music featured in the series.

M&D's rollercoaster crash victims get £1.2m in damages payouts

Ten people were inured when a carriage fell to the ground at the M&D's theme park in North Lanarkshire.

West Coast Rail: Preston-to-Scotland rail fares to be capped

The UK's competition watchdog agrees a cap rail fares on certain routes between Scotland and Preston.

Flooding closes part of West Highland railway line

The West Highland line is closed between Bridge Of Orchy and Crianlarich,

I watched friends needlessly die from drug addiction

Former addict Annemarie Ward will lead tributes as hundreds of wooden crosses are planted to remember drugs death victims.

'I want to stay here until the day I die'

Residents of a high rise in Irvine give their verdicts on plans for its demolition.

Man charged over death of man found injured in Glasgow

Andrew Linton, 43, was discovered with serious injuries in Glasgow's Easterhouse on Tuesday.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Glasgow

The 57-year-old was struck by a black BMW while crossing a road in Glasgow's Mount Vernon on Wednesday.

Scottish Power to add solar and battery power to wind farms

Scottish Power says it plans to build solar panels and super batteries at wind farms across Scotland.

Man arrested over Mary McLaughlin death in 1984

Mary McLaughlin was found dead in her home six days after leaving a bar in the west end of Glasgow.

Boy arrested after Milngavie sex assault on 15-year-old girl

Police officers are investigating a reported serious sexual assault on the girl in Milngavie.

Owen Hassan murder: Two guilty of stabbing man in heart

The killers attacked Owen Hassan outside a pub run by his mother in Glasgow's Pollokshaws area.

Police investigate sexual assault in Milngavie on 15-year-old girl

The girl was attacked on Milngavie's Craigdhu Road on Saturday evening.

Man to stand trial over Emma Faulds murder

The 40-year-old is accused of killing the youth worker at his house in South Ayrshire before dumping her body in woods.

Janice Farman murder: Third man jailed over Mauritius killing

Janice Farman was strangled in front of her young son during a robbery in 2017.

High-rise residents to get post-Grenfell fire safety advice

Leaflets on how to prevent fires in the home and what to do if one starts are being distributed across Scotland.

Evening Times newspaper rebrands as Glasgow Times

The newspaper, which was first published in 1876, will now feature the word "evening" in smaller type.

Woman, 76, in critical condition after Dalrymple car crash

The woman's car smashed into a bush after leaving the B7034 road outside Dalrymple.

Man found with serious injuries in Easterhouse dies in hospital

The man was found on Lochend Road in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow on Tuesday afternoon.

ScotRail: New timetables will 'add an extra 10,000 seats'

The changes, which include a new station at Robroyston in the north of Glasgow, take effect on 15 December.

Fosters Family Funeral Directors in uncollected ashes appeal

Fosters Family Funeral Directors says 150 sets of ashes have been left unclaimed at its Scottish parlours.

Paisley Shopping Centre ceiling collapse angers retailers

They say they lost thousands of pounds after the collapse at Paisley Shopping Centre, last month.

Three men appear in court over Kenny Reilly murder

Kenny Reilly, 29, died following an incident on Glasgow's Maryhill Road last April.

Driver dies after crash on A817 near Loch Lomond

The man was the only person in the car when it crashed on the A817 Haul Road.

Armed killers' 'unjust' sentences reduced after appeal

Lee Noonan and Robbie Brown challenged their minimum jail term for the murder of James Watt in Glasgow.

Woman jailed for stealing £248,000 from Glasgow car dealership

The 31-year-old woman embezzled the money over a three-year period from a Glasgow dealership.

Tui to reintroduce Scotland to Sharm el-Sheikh flights

Tui plans holidays from Edinburgh and Glasgow, after a ban on flights to the Egyptian resort was lifted.

Abuse inquiry: Quarriers admits child migration was 'misguided and wrong'

The charity has apologised for sending thousands of orphaned children to Canada and Australia.

Barlinnie prison 'issues safe drug use guidelines' to inmates

A Scottish Prison Service letter reportedly gives guidelines on "minimising the risk" of substance use.

Man dies as car and lorry crash near Faslane naval base

The 76-year-old is pronounced dead at the scene of the collision near Helensburgh.

Ferguson Marine shipyard taken into public ownership

The Ferguson shipyard move comes after administrators agree terms for the transaction with Scottish ministers.

Two more arrests over Glasgow traffic lights shooting

Three of the men are due to appear in court on Tuesday following the death of Kenny Reilly last April.

X-Men: Tributes to last survivor of midget submarine raid

John Lorimer, 97, was captured during the daring 1943 mission in Norway's Alten Fjord.

Biscuit maker Tunnock's passes £60m sales milestone

The South Lanarkshire-based biscuit maker achieves more than £60m in annual sales for the first time.

Glasgow fatal crash victim was one of three quad bikers

David McMillan, 27, was on a blue Yamaha bike when it struck a traffic light in Glasgow's Knightswood.

Concern for man missing in Glasgow without medication

Steven Douglas is at risk of seizures after being reported missing from Stobhill General Hospital.

Glasgow health chief reassures parents over hospital infection fears

The head of Glasgow's health board insists the city's largest hospital is safe, as details emerge of another child death.

Man in hospital after stabbing on Glasgow street

The 33-year-old is in a stable condition after the knife attack in the city's Barrowfield area.