Top Indian diplomat blocked from Glasgow gurdwara visit

Sikh activists confronted the diplomat amid a row over the death of a separatist leader in Canada.

Billy Connolly had 'serious falls' after balance issues, says wife

The comedian's wife says the issues are the "most significant" symptom of his Parkinson's disease.

Killer stabbed victim 54 times before torching Renton home

Gary Meikle's victim's injuries were so bad his family were prevented from seeing his body.

Ferguson shipyard: Ferry costs rise again after safety changes ordered

Completing Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa will now cost at least an extra £24m because of safety changes.

Smoke caught up in Storm Agnes causes unusual sky

The Sun appeared as a ghostly orb over parts of Scotland on Thursday.

Welcome to the Scottish island that's home to stone skimming

For one day a year a tiny Scottish island is the centre of the world for stone skimmers.

Sanquhar wind farm project delayed over new renewables tax

A plan to build a community wind farm has been delayed amid rising costs and changes in taxation.

Hunt for new generation of stars for The Social

Male Cinderella for new Scottish Ballet production

Audiences will not know until the curtain goes up whether the main character will be a man or a woman.

Blue star Lee Ryan given suspended jail term for BA cabin crew abuse

The Blue boyband member racially abused a cabin crew member while drunk on a BA flight to London.

Five men face £6.5m NHS Scotland bribery trial

The accused face a string of claims including taking bribes, theft and illegally obtaining contracts.

Storm Agnes: Flood and travel warnings across parts of Scotland

Gusts of up to 75mph and heavy rain across parts of the country could cause travel disruption into Thursday.

Street at Glasgow Central locked down after debris falls from building

Emergency services have sealed off an area of Hope Street outside Glasgow Central Station.

Ayr station hotel fire: Two teenagers charged with starting blaze

Rail services remain disrupted through Ayr and roads have been closed for public safety.

Woman, 71, in ambulance dies after crash with taxi

A paramedic was treated in hospital after the smash on London Road in the east end of Glasgow.

Driver dies after car crashes on B769 in North Ayrshire

The 24-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene near Cunninghamhead on Saturday.

Ten big moments from the Hydro's first 10 years

The concert venue comes of age after playing a part in many of Scotland's historic events.

First stone skimming world championships held since pandemic

The competition in Easdale in Argyll was suspended in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.

SNP MP Lisa Cameron 'can't rule out forcing a by-election'

Lisa Cameron fell out with the party leadership over its handling of an MP in a sexual harassment case.

The creepy high street toy shop where nothing is for sale

Art comes to the high street in Ayr in the form of a "Disneyesque horror show".

Rangers 1-0 Real Betis: Abdallah Sima gets Europa League campaign off to winning start

Rangers mark their return to the safe haven of the Europa League with a narrow but impressive victory over Real Betis.

Proposed site of Scottish drug room pilot revealed

The safe consumption room pilot in Glasgow will be the first to be sanctioned in the UK.

Scottish school strikes to go ahead as union rejects pay deal

The Scottish government gave councils an extra £80m to fund a better pay deal to try and stop strikes next week.

Teen killed man in Glasgow car park hit-and-run

Derek Blackshaw was struck by the learner driver while returning home from a funeral.

Feyenoord 2-0 Celtic: Champions League defeat for Brendan Rodgers' side in Rotterdam

Celtic's quest for a rare Champions League away victory goes on after having two men sent off in a second-half implosion to hand top see...

Councils seek government funds to avoid school-closing strikes

Cosla wants talks with the deputy first minister in the hope of securing money for an improved pay deal.

Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry given new contracts

The rail operators have been awarded the long-term contract renewals by the Department for Transport.

Masked mob attacked football fans on Glasgow train

About 15 people with their faces covered boarded the train at Garrowhill earlier this month.

Former care home worker jailed for abusing two girls

Alan Smyth's victims were aged between 10 and 12 when he attacked them from 1979 to 1981 at a home in Glasgow.

Winter Paralympics: Jo Butterfield aims to train through cancer treatment

Jo Butterfield is determined not to let a breast cancer diagnosis derail her bid to become the first British athlete to win gold at both a s...

What will happen next for Wilko and its workers?

The retailer has collapsed and will disappear from the High Street, but will continue online.

Appeal after man dies in one-vehicle crash near Croy

The crash, involving a silver Kia Picanto, happened on the B9091 near Croy at about 08:20 on Sunday.

Ronnie MacKinnon: Former Rangers and Scotland centre-half dies at 83

Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ronnie MacKinnon passes away at the age of 83.

Union leader warms of same mistakes in school dispute

The head of the STUC says council leaders and ministers have not learned from last year's strikes.

The inspiration behind a Borders common ridings board game

A former festival flower girl has created a strategy game based on the region's common ridings.

Man charged over pedestrian ambulance crash death

Robert Bromell, 39, was critically injured in the incident in Oban and died in hospital the next day.

Angry Birds inspired surgeon's 'game changing' tool

Trauma surgeon David Howie has helped create virtual reality technology to help repair shattered bones.

Unravelling the mystery of a slave boy sold to a Scotsman

Experts and artists are studying the life of Scipio Kennedy, who was brought to Culzean Castle in 1694.

Two unions reject latest school workers pay offer

Strikes are due to be held in schools across much of Scotland later this month if the dispute is not resolved.

Two charged after student killed in Glasgow crash

Chinenye Vera Okonkwo was walking on St Vincent Street when she was critically injured in February.

Scotland v England: Tartan Army confident for a win

For Scotland fans gathering in Glasgow, there's no such thing as a friendly between the rival teams.

First Wilko shop closures begin after rescue fails

Some 24 of the chain's shops will shut after it failed to find a buyer, with hundreds more to close.

How I'm using virtual reality to face my fear of heights

Andi Dawson is undergoing therapy using virtual reality to help overcome the fear that has "ruined" his life.

No prosecution plan for drug consumption rooms

Scotland's chief law officer says users of such facilities should not be prosecuted for simple possession offences.

Wilko rescue deal fails sparking huge job loss fears

Canadian billionaire Doug Putman's rescue efforts to save hundreds of shops were hampered by rising costs.

Plans to demolish a third of East Kilbride town centre revealed

Empty departments stores in East Kilbride could be replaced with homes and open air public spaces.

The Arches: Nightclub to open in Glasgow venue after eight years

Owners of the world-renowned venue lost their licence after complaints about drug abuse and disorder.

US Open 2023 results: Alfie Hewett defends title against fellow Briton and doubles partner Gordon Reid

Great Britain's Alfie Hewett successfully defends his men's wheelchair title at the US Open against compatriot and doubles partner G...

Inflatable whales used in exercise to simulate mass stranding

The training tested volunteers' skills on several life-size inflatable models of pilot whales.

Woman sexually assaulted on Ayrshire walkway

Police are appealing for information about the attack that happened in Stevenston in the early hours of Saturday.

Infection expert calls for return of free Covid tests

Prof Rowland Kao said it was important to track the new Covid variant and some people cannot afford the tests.

US Open 2023: Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid meet in singles final for first time

Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid meet in the final of the US Open wheelchair men's singles on Sunday.

The surfer preparing for nine seconds of craziness

Ben Larg, from Tiree, is preparing to take on some of the world's biggest waves this winter.

Pension row resolved at first minister's former school

EIS members at the private Hutchesons' Grammar school in Glasgow walked out in a row over pensions.

Man acquitted of Glasgow immigration raid protest charges

Kairos Pakleppa, 34, denied resisting arrest at a demonstration over immigration raids in Glasgow.

Pair jailed after man abducted and stripped naked

Jamie Cunningham and Steven Quill put their victim through a "terrifying ordeal", the High Court in Glasgow hears.

Three out of four schools in Scotland face strike closure

The Unison and Unite unions say thousands of non-teaching staff will walk out from 26 to 28 September.

The Scottish actor John Cairney has died aged 93

The Glasgow-born actor played Burns on stage and starred in Jason and the Argonauts.

Billy Connolly mural under threat by Glasgow student housing

A mural dedicated to the Big Yin will be covered up if plans for student housing go ahead.

Sunak urged to raise India detention of Scot

A group of MPs say the PM must call on Narendra Modi to "immediately release" campaigner Jagtar Singh Johal.

Rare Harry Potter book survives fire and sells for £15,000

It is one of only 15 copies of the special edition which were given to competition winners in 2012.

Dracula: New NTS production takes female perspective

The National Theatre of Scotland's new production Dracula: Mina's Reckoning puts women at its heart.

Which schools in Scotland have RAAC and why haven't they closed?

Questions have been raised about the safety of some school buildings after 35 were found to contain RAAC.

Wilko rival B&M saves up to 51 stores from closure

B&M has struck a deal to take on dozens of Wilko's 400 shops after it collapsed into administration.

Some crimes will not be investigated in Police Scotland pilot project

Certain minor offences may not be followed up in a pilot project in the north east of Scotland.

Amber Gibson's brother jailed for life for killing teenager

Connor Gibson sexually assaulted and strangled 16-year-old Amber Gibson then tried to cover up the crime.

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election date to be confirmed

The SNP want to hold the vote to replace Margaret Ferrier in Rutherglen and Hamilton West on 5 October.

Winter Covid and flu jabs begin as plans discussed for risk groups

Appointments open for flu and Covid vaccines but vulnerable groups may be asked to come sooner.

Rangers 0-1 Celtic: Kyogo earns Brendan Rodgers statement Old Firm win in controversial derby

Brendan Rodgers alleviates early fan rumblings surrounding his second Celtic tenure by delivering a statement Old Firm win over Rangers in a...

Kilmartin: The museum showing treasures found on its doorstep

Kilmartin Museum at one of the most important Neolithic sites in Scotland has had a major redevelopment.

Pedestrian hit by bus in Giffnock during evening rush hour

Police closed a number of roads following the incident at a junction in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire.

Wilko: HMV owner Doug Putman moving closer to rescue deal

Doug Putman wants to keep up to 300 of the current 400 Wilko shops open if he succeeds in buying the chain.