Shinty helmet rules to apply to more young players

The Camanachd Association says it's disappointed a vote went against compulsory headgear for seniors.

East Ayrshire Council to shut all secondary schools amid strikes

East Ayrshire Council is the first to say all its high schools will close due to the planned strike.

The Scot who only played in the first international football match

Alexander Rhind played in the first international football match between Scotland and England 150 years ago.

Jim McCafferty: Ex-Celtic coach who abused boys dies in prison

Jim McCafferty, 76, was a coach and kit man for the Celtic youth team who also worked for Celtic Boys Club.

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital records worst A&E waiting times

Almost two thirds of patients waited more than four hours to be seen at a Glasgow hospital.

Ferries Scandal: Shipyard takeover 'wasted' £200m of public money

Former Ferguson boss claims ministers spurned an offer to finish two Calmac ferries for an extra £50m.

Action needed to halt town centre decline - MSPs

A committee suggests a raft of measures including town planning reform and rebalancing business rates.

UK's greenest city centres named in study

University of Sheffield researchers measured cities tree cover and the amount of parks they had.

Rangers: Michael Beale closing in on being Ibrox boss

Rangers hope to finalise an agreement to bring Queens Park Rangers manager Michael Beale back to Ibrox as Giovanni van Bronckhorst's suc...

Sausage-skin maker Devro agrees to £540m takeover

North Lanarkshire-based Devro says the deal with German-owned Saria is "attractive".

Man, 22, dies following crash on A82 at Balloch

The accident happened near the Stoneymollen roundabout on the A82 at Balloch on Thursday night.

Teachers to strike for 16 days across Scotland next year

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) said industrial action over a pay dispute would intensify in the new year.

Labour questions PPE contract award and Baroness Mone links

A firm previously linked to Tory peer Baroness Mone won £203m to supply protective gear during Covid.

Man charged after death in Glasgow

The body of Paul Berry was found by police in a property in Castlemilk on Monday.

Compensation awarded after wind farm worker froze to death

Ronnie Alexander, 74, died after being found lying in snow at a wind farm in East Ayrshire.

Two officers awarded for rescuing four people from loch

On the same night, they also helped redirect two foreign nationals who had become stranded.

Scotland's first rehab clinic for parents opens in Saltcoats

The £8m facility allows parents to receive treatment without being separated from their children.

Pier push killer to be assessed in secure hospital

Charmaine O'Donnell died after being pushed from Helensburgh Pier in April 2021 by Jacob Foster.

Rangers: Giovanni van Bronckhorst sacked after a year

Rangers are searching for a new manager as Giovanni van Bronckhorst leaves the Ibrox club after a year in charge.

Which schools will close during the Scottish teachers' strike?

The biggest Scottish teachers' strike in decades will bring learning to a standstill next Thursday.

Glasgow Caledonian University gives free breakfasts to staff and pupils

Breakfasts are being offered at Glasgow Caledonian University to help with the cost-of-living crisis.

Woman dies after being hit by car on M8 in Glasgow

Police are investigating after the 49-year-old was struck near the slip road for Coatbridge Road.

Borders child waited over three years for mental health help

The data was released following a freedom of information request by the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Police hunt two men after Maryhill attempted murder

A 40-year-old man was attacked in Maryhill, Glasgow in the early hours of Saturday.

Driver arrested after two men die in Rutherglen crash

The victims, aged 73 and 80, were travelling in the same car when the crash happened in Rutherglen.

East Kilbride Shopping Centre in administration

Administrators say Scotland's largest undercover shopping and leisure centre will continue to trade.

Students call for cap on Glasgow University population

It said 10,000 additional Glasgow students had put a strain on housing and was damaging welfare.

Bird flu: More than 20 swans found dead in Glasgow scare

A further 11 birds have died at Hogganfield Park in Glasgow, home to a large population of swans.

Prestwick Airport profits from military fuel stops

The Scottish government-owned airport reports turning a profit for the third year in a row.

Gang in stab attack on bus after victims tracked on Snapchat

Three teenagers attacked two boys after tracking them to a bus in Glasgow's Gorbals.

Snow Factor at XSite Braehead closes as liquidator appointed

Snow Factor ran Scotland's only indoor real snow ski slope at Braehead in Renfrewshire.

Shuggie Bain: Douglas Stuart's Booker winner gets TV adaptation

Douglas Stuart's book tells the story of a child's relationship with his alcoholic mother in 1980s Glasgow.

Scotland falls silent to remember war dead

Crowds gathered at memorials across the country to remember those who died in conflict.

The WWII codebreaker who still won't give secrets away

Marjorie Lamb, 102, trained in the Highlands and was posted to Egypt during the Second World War.

Wishaw mum's agony after son's hit-and-run killer avoids jail

The man responsible for the death of Amanda McIlquam's son was spared jail because he was under 25.

Glasgow City Council to pay £770m to settle equal pay dispute

Glasgow City Council will make payments to 19,000 claimants in a deal with unions and campaigners.

Scotland records warmest November night at Kinloss and Prestwick

The Met Office says a high of 14.6C at Kinloss, Moray, and Prestwick, Ayrshire, is warmer than 2007.

Glasgow trafficking gang jailed over prostitution ring

Four people are jailed for a total of 31 years for trafficking women into Scotland.

Teachers to strike over pupil violence at Glasgow school

The walkout at a high school in Glasgow follows teachers’ concerns over violent and abusive pupils.

Nicholas Rossi: Alleged US fugitive faces further rape allegation

A man arrested in Scotland last year denies being Nicholas Rossi, who is wanted by authorities in the US.

Industries join call for Scottish solar power reforms

Firms and trade bodies urge Scottish ministers to make urgent changes to planning law and tax rules.

Nicholas Rossi: Second expert says man's prints 'similar' to fugitive

A forensic expert said prints she was shown had similarities to wanted man Nicholas Rossi's.

Neil Skinner: Police Scotland issue fresh appeal over missing walker

Neil Skinner from Doncaster disappeared during a walking holiday in Scotland, police say.

Man jailed for fatal Pollokshields fire that killed neighbour

Junaid Saddiqui has been jailed after the blaze in the southside of Glasgow killed his neighbour.

BBC presenter got sepsis after doing awareness interview

Sarah McMullan was admitted to A&E with sepsis weeks after she helped highlight the deadly condition.

Nicholas Rossi: fingerprint match on alleged fugitive

Fingerprint expert gives evidence at hearing to identify the man believed by US authorities to be Nicholas Rossi.

Is there an end in sight to rail strike disruption?

Commuters in Scotland have faced regular disruption to rail services over the last six months.

Workers at Glasgow University back new pay deal

The support staff took strike action over pay but have now backed a revised offer of up to 12.9%.

Professor says Glasgow university is failing staff and students

Dr James Going has accused the University of Glasgow of a cover-up following an inquiry into sexism.

AI diagnosis could ease winter hospital pressures

Researchers believe artificial intelligence could cut the diagnosis time for lung diseases to just minutes.

Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash in Ayrshire

The 52-year-old rider was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A760 near Largs on Sunday.

Lewis Capaldi and Paolo Nutini win at Scottish Music Awards

Stars including Lewis Capaldi, The View and Gerry Cinnamon were also recognised at the ceremony.

ScotRail warn of disruption on Monday despite strike call off

ScotRail says there will be a "very limited" timetable ahead of a full service resuming on Tuesday.

Pedestrian injured in Greenock lorry hit and run

The 38-year-old man suffered a leg injury when he was struck by the articulated lorry in Greenock.

Former SNP councillor groomed and abused six boys

Mark Kerr was described as a predator hiding in plain sight who used his position to abuse teenage boys.

Euro 2028: Hampden could be in line for £14m windfall if UK & Ireland bid wins

Hampden could be in line for a £14m investment as Glasgow looks to potentially host six games at the 2028 European Championships.

Council apology after primary school built too small

Twice as many early years school places are needed for a Renfrewshire village than first thought.

Construction firm fined after worker crushed to death at St Enoch Centre

Derek McLean was moving a 3.5tonne demolition machine at Glasgow's St Enoch centre.

Islanders consider running their own ferry service

A Mull and Iona ferry group looks into running a catamaran service as an alternative to CalMac.

Road workers to wear bodycams over driver fears

Road workers are being fitted with bodycams to protect them from abusive and dangerous drivers.

Rangers wrongful prosecution costs exceed £50m

A Holyrood committee hears the cost of civil litigation against the Lord Advocate is almost £51m.

Mother's plea to dog owners after son mauled by rottweiler

The 12-year-old boy was left with nerve damage and scars after being bitten by a rottweiler

Islay residents wait three weeks to receive post

Islay residents have been picking up their own letters and parcels while Royal Mail is unable to recruit staff.

Driver spared jail after passenger dies in M8 motorway crash

A 44-year-old man was killed after the car he was travelling in aquaplaned on the M8 motorway.

Drone operators warned about flying near airports

It follows recent reported sightings of drones in the vicinity of the Glasgow Airport flightpath.