'Wilful' house fire in Glasgow being probed by police

The blaze in Glasgow city centre, which saw residents evacuated but nobody injured, is under investigation.

Man stabbed victim to death weeks after prison release

Gerard McGinlay is found guilty of the murder of Peter McElroy in a street attack in Airdrie last year

Covid in Scotland: End-of-life visitors 'need quarantine support'

Claire Herriot said hotel quarantine was adding to the trauma of saying goodbye to her father.

Library book returned 53 years late - with £20 note

The copy of Mrs Balbir Singh's Indian Cookery was borrowed from a library in Renfrewshire in 1968.

Call for Greenock jail to be replaced as leaky roof closes cells

More than 100 years after it was built HMP Greenock is described as "ill-suited" to a modern prison system.

Defeat dashes Celtic's Champions League hopes

Beleaguered Celtic's Champions League hopes ended in the second qualifying round for the second consecutive year as a callow side were u...

More than 30 firefighters battle blaze at Glasgow's St Simon's church

Emergency services were called to St Simon's Church in Glasgow's Partick in the early hours.

'Luxury' race will be among most expensive on earth

A four-day ultramarathon covering 120 miles on the west coast of Scotland will cost £15,499 to enter.

Covid in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon optimistic major restrictions will end

The first minister is due to announce next week whether most remaining restrictions will be lifted on 9 August.

Fresh bid to save McVitie's biscuit factory from closure

Nearly 500 jobs are at risk at the factory in the east end of Glasgow, which opened almost 100 years ago.

Long Covid: 'I don't feel 23 anymore, I feel so much older'

Heather Campbell tested positive for the virus last November, six months after she started her nursing career.

Covid: The healthcare heroes vaccinating Scotland

Meet the people who have gone above and beyond to get jabs into arms across the country.

Ally Dawson: Former Rangers and Scotland player dies aged 63

Ally Dawson, the former Rangers, Blackburn, Airdrie and Scotland player, has died aged 63.

Man tried to save wife and son from drowning in Loch Lomond

Waris Ali tells the BBC about his attempts to save his wife, son and a family friend from drowning in Loch Lomond.

Thunderstorms warning for most of Scotland on Tuesday

The Met Office issues a yellow warning for Tuesday, covering most of the country from 12:00 until 23:59.

Scotland's weekend of water deaths 'is worst in memory'

Six people died in accidents on Loch Lomond and on rivers in South Lanarkshire between Friday and Sunday.

The repair shop trying to fix throwaway culture

A social enterprise has opened up shop in Glasgow to encourage communities to repair and reuse their possessions.

Man, woman and boy die in Loch Lomond incident

Police say they died at the scene near Ardlui after getting into difficulty in the water.

Boy, 11, dies in river at Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park

Police Scotland said the child was pulled from the water on Saturday afternoon but died at the scene.

Police crackdown at national parks over anti-social behaviour

Loch Lomond and Cairngorms officers are escalating patrols over anti-social behaviour and water safety issues.

M74 motorway closed after crash with two motorbikes and car

Police Scotland were called to the scene between Junctions 10 and 11 at Lesmahagow on Saturday.

Police name man killed in three-car crash in Ayrshire

Gary Patterson, 65, was a passenger in a BMW in a collision with a Volkswagen and Vauxhall in Ayshire.

Troon railway station to reopen to passengers after fire

ScotRail said services to Ayr will resume on Monday and Glasgow-bound trains will return from Friday.

'Very high risk' wildfire warning follows heatwave

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service alert covers Easter Ross, central Highlands and south-west Scotland.

The Rig: 'Scotland's Justin Bieber' leads cast of new Amazon drama

Martin Compston's latest co-star reckons the Line of Duty actor is as famous in Scotland as a pop icon.

Divers search Loch Lomond for missing person

An emergency response was launched near Balloch Country Park after reports of a person in the water.

Lanarkshire families asked to help care amid 'sustained pressure' on NHS

Urgent care for the most vulnerable is being prioritised in Lanarkshire due to "sustained pressure".

Two men killed in three-car crash on A713 in Ayrshire

A 35-year-old driver and a 65-year-old passenger in another car died at the scene on the A713 near Patna

Family of man killed in Doune cherry picker crash awarded £315,000 damages

Mikey McArthur died after the cherry picker he was working on was struck by a coach in Doune in 2018.

Glasgow driver's £100k cannabis stash found in Carlisle lockdown stop

Cherno Bah tried to mask the smell of his cannabis plants with air fresheners and coffee.

COP26: Glasgow will 'welcome' climate protests says council leader

Council leader Susan Aitken urged campaigners to respect the city and residents during the climate summit

Troon station fire: Call for safety probe over unstaffed stations

The RMT union wants an "urgent investigation" following the blaze at Troon railway station.

Man seriously hurt at Glasgow construction site

The 31-year-old was injured at the site in the city centre at about 21:00 on Tuesday.

Man jailed for stabbing brother-in-law to death in Glasgow

Thomas Reilly had been accused of murdering Andrew Linton in Glasgow, but was convicted of culpable homicide.

Girl, 4, seriously injured in Glasgow hit-and-run

The girl is in hospital with a serious leg injury after being struck by a car in the Scotstoun area of Glasgow.

Rangers granted permission for 17,000 fans at league opener with Livingston

Rangers can have 17,000 fans at Ibrox for the start of their Scottish Premiership defence against Livingston on 31 July.

Covid in Scotland: Review after row over 1m rule on cross-border trains

LNER told customers it would not enforce distancing rules when trains cross the Scottish border.

CCTV images released over councillor fire attack

Graeme Campbell's property in Strathaven, South Lanarkshire has been targeted three times since 2019.

£500k grant offered to restore fire-ravaged Troon railway station

The Victorian Troon Station was devastated by a blaze on Saturday afternoon.

Two motorcyclists die in weekend crashes

A 56-year-old man was fatally injured on the A82 in Fort William, while another biker died in East Ayrshire.

Covid in Scotland: Calls to keep Glasgow's Hydro vaccination hub open

Opposition politicians want a rethink on the planned closure of the vaccination centre at the Hydro in Glasgow.

Covid in Scotland: 'Heartless' quarantine decision to be re-examined

Laura Soutar is stuck in hotel isolation in Majorca while her father Iain, from Milngavie, has just days to live.

Trains cancelled as firefighters tackle station blaze

Three fire engines and an aerial appliance are tackling the fire at Troon station

Covid in Scotland: Family's plea to allow dying father to see ex-pat daughter

Laura Soutar is stuck in hotel isolation in Majorca while her father Iain, from Milngavie, has just days to live.

Unions lodge grievance over Glasgow Life job cuts

The body running the city's cultural and sporting facilities wants to axe 500 jobs but unions oppose the move.

Gunman opens fire in residential street in Wishaw

Police are investigating after a gun was fired during a disturbance in the Craigneuk area of Wishaw.

Former Ballet West teacher faces multiple sex assault charges

Jonathan Barton, a teacher at the now closed Ballet West, appeared on 16 sex assault charges including rape.

Pensioner in hospital after car rolls onto Oban beach

The 69-year-old was injured after a car rolled from a car park at Ganavan Sands north of Oban.

Paisley Museum £42m revamp begins as part of town revival

The latest stage in the town's regeneration and includes work on the historic Coats Observatory.

Maid of the Loch paddle steamer winched from water for restoration

The ship is winched out of Loch Lomond for survey and repair work as part of £5.5m restoration plans

Leigh Griffiths: Police say 'no criminality' over Celtic's striker's online messages to teenage girls

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is cleared by Police Scotland of criminality over alleged inappropriate social media messages to teenage girl...

Extra cash for Scottish schools to fund free music tuition

The Scottish government strikes a one-year deal with Cosla to waive charges for school music lessons.

More than 70,000 empty seats at Glasgow Euro 2020 fan zone

Organisers blame a high level of "no-shows" and table booking arrangements under Covid restrictions.

Using TikTok to help my mum remember

When Alzheimer’s started to affect a Glasgow woman's memory, her son began uploading video clips.

Covid in Scotland: Masks could stay until Christmas says Swinney

Scotland's deputy first minister says it's "perfectly conceivable" that coverings could still be mandatory.

Covid in Scotland: Restrictions to ease but face masks remain

Nicola Sturgeon says the whole of Scotland will move to a "modified" level zero from 19 July.

Glasgow draped in Americana for Indiana Jones filming

Star-spangled banners and vintage shop fronts have been spotted in the city centre.

Glasgow University students 'let down' over sexual harassment reports

Women who allege they were victims of sexual misconduct at Glasgow University say they feel let down.

'Renewed hope' for justice in Emma Caldwell case

Margaret Caldwell is encouraged by a meeting with Scotland's new lord advocate, 16 years after the murder of her daughter.

Scottish airports call for relaxation of quarantine rules

Scotland's airports want the same exemptions for fully-vaccinated travellers as those planned in England.

Search for missing hill walker as dog is found on Kintyre Way route

The 58-year-old man's dog was spotted near the Kintyre Way route, outside Machrihanish.

Charlie Gallagher: Lisbon Lion dies aged 80

Former Celtic midfielder Charlie Gallagher, part of the legendary Lisbon Lions' European Cup-winning squad, has died at the age of 80.

Covid in Scotland: GPs 'firefighting' to cope with backlog in care

Doctors say they are now facing even greater strain as more patients turn to their local surgeries for support.

The Scottish spaceman piloting Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic flight

David Mackay will be chief pilot for the test mission on board Virgin Galactic's Unity rocket plane.

Covid in Scotland: Health experts 'resigned' to increased pressure on NHS

Medics voice concern that "things may get worse before they get better" as restrictions are eased.

Police 'assess' new Leigh Griffiths allegation over online comments

Officers have been alerted to claims the Celtic striker sent inappropriate messages to a second teenage girl.

Fire crews called out to blaze at Glasgow crematorium

The fire started at Linn Crematorium in Glasgow shortly after mourners had left a funeral service.

Scottish League Cup hit with third Covid cancellation as Morton forfeit points to Stranraer

A third Scottish League Cup tie is cancelled, with Greenock Morton following Dumbarton and Ross County in suffering Covid-19 outbreaks.

Euro 2020 final: A Scottish heart beating under an Italian jersey

Scot Rose Reilly scored for Italy in an unofficial women's World Cup and will be watching the Euros final as an Italian.

SNP MSP James Dornan reported over Rees-Mogg 'rot in hell' tweet

The SNP's James Dornan was reportedly replying to the Conservative MP's post about the Nationality and Borders Bill.

Gang member jailed after encrypted phones cracked

The investigation was linked to Operation Venetic, which penetrated the secret EncroChat phone network.

Man shot dead after being lured from Airdrie home by friend

Neil Anderson has been found guilty of the murder of Gary More in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.

Emma Caldwell's mother meets new lord advocate in search for justice

Margaret Caldwell is to meet the new lord advocate in her fight for justice 16 years after her daughter's murder.

Giant smoke plume in Bellshill industrial estate blaze

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at industrial estate in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire

Covid in Scotland: Glasgow Life to cut 500 jobs due to venue closures

The charity, which runs libraries, museums and sports centres in Glasgow lost £38m during the pandemic.

Images released after Peter Lawwell home fire attack

Police want to trace the man pictured in connection with a fire attack on the former Celtic chief executive's home.

Covid in Scotland: Call to cancel operations to reduce NHS pressure

A senior public health official said "difficult decisions" must be made amid staff absences and rising admissions.

Leigh Griffiths: Celtic striker sent home from training camp over online messages

Striker Leigh Griffiths is sent home from Celtic's training base in Newport while allegations of improper online behaviour are investiga...

Covid in Scotland: NHS Lanarkshire warns of hospitals 'under pressure'

Emergency treatment should only be sought as a "last resort", an A&E consultant has said.

Covid in Scotland: Raigmore Hospital at capacity amid rising cases

Raigmore - the largest hospital in the Highlands - is at "code black status" due to pressure on staff and services.

Covid in Scotland: Restrictions to end as planned

Most of Scotland's Covid rules are to be removed despite the country having Europe's highest Covid rates.

Anglers on alert for invasive Pacific pink salmon

'Unprecedented numbers' of pink salmon were seen in 2017 and the fish have been spotted again this year.

Police name Glasgow man found dead in flats

The death of Barry McLachlan, who was found in a close in the Lambhill area of Glasgow, is being treated as murder.

Outlander star Sam Heughan funds Scottish drama scholarship

Sam Heughan has created a scholarship and scriptwriting competition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

More than 50 arrested over Rangers crowd trouble in George Square

A further three men and a woman have been charged over disorder on the day Rangers lifted the league trophy.

Glasgow MP's stalker banned from contact for five years

Jonathan Bell admitted harassing Glasgow North West MP Carol Monaghan and causing fear and alarm.

Margaret Fleming: Killer Cairney refuses to settle benefit scam claim

Edward Cairney and Avril Jones falsely claimed £182,000 in benefits after killing Margaret Fleming.

Marine algae turned Scotland's water bright blue

Scientists confirm a microscopic cell is behind the phenomenon that turned the west coast sea turquoise.

Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?

A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Man charged in connection with woman's death in Airdrie

The 54-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident in Torrance Avenue on Sunday.

Drop-in vaccination centres open as Covid cases spike

The number of centres is being expanded across the country after a sharp rise in Covid case numbers.

'When you're that age you just see it as acceptable'

Young women speak to the BBC about being sexually harassed, assaulted or groomed by men at gigs while underage.

Woman dies after 'serious assault' in Airdrie house

A 54-year-old woman has died after being seriously assaulted in a house in North Lanarkshire, police have confirmed.

Death of 33-year-old man treated as murder

Officers were called out to Knapdale Street in the Lambhill area of the city at about 02:00 on Saturday.

Lyme disease: 'People say I don't look ill'

Yen Lau describes her Lyme disease as an "invisible disease" that can causes days of sickness and fatigue.

Biker, 61, seriously hurt in Paisley hit-and-run

The man was struck by a blue Renault Clio which drove off after the incident on Greenhill Road on Friday.

Shona Stevens: Novelty keyring bid to solve 1994 cold case murder

Shona Stevens, 31, was attacked as she returned from the shops in Irvine almost 27 years ago.

Man arrested in Ayr after paramedics assaulted on duty

The ambulance crew was subjected to an attack while they were working in Ayr on Tuesday night.

Covid in Scotland: Phasing out of furlough scheme 'threatens jobs'

Business leaders warn that the move could hurt firms in sectors which are not yet allowed to fully reopen.