A view from Paisley - the battle for the central belt

Once known for its political radicalism, Paisley's electorate - like much of central Scotland - is more cynical.

Woman in critical condition after mobility scooter hit by a car

The 58-year-old woman was badly injured in the Baillieston district of Glasgow on Friday afternoon.

The scientific pioneer who shaped the modern world

The University of Glasgow is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Lord Kelvin

Megan Thee Stallion cancels Glasgow show at short notice

The singer has rearranged her tour to fit in more American shows, but cancelled her Scottish date.

Man found dead a mile from where he was hit by lorry

The body was found by the side of the A85 near Oban in the early hours of Thursday.

Paolo Nutini announces homecoming gig with a twist

The Scottish singer-songwriter will perform an intimate gig in his hometown of Paisley in August.

'Queen of Gaelic singers' inspires video game soundtrack

Flora MacNeil's Gaelic singing led to her musician daughter featuring in new game Still Wakes the Deep.

Councils raise concerns over delays to postal vote forms

Voters in some areas are still waiting on postal ballots, but Royal Mail says they are being delivered as planned.

The scientific pioneer that shaped the modern world

The University of Glasgow is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Lord Kelvin

David Scott: Funeral held for 'the journalist's journalist'

The journalist David Scott, who has died aged 83, leaves a huge legacy at both BBC Scotland and STV.

Human remains found in burned-out van parked in layby

The van was on fire in a layby on a single track road in Newmilns, in an area popular with dog walkers.

Stay indoors advice lifted for industrial estate fire

Emergency services have been at the Enva electronic waste in Renfrewshire facility since Sunday evening

Elder Park library reopens after restoration

The library in Govan is reopening after a two-year refurbishment to bring it into the 21st century.

'Wobbly eyes' won't stop my judo dreams

Scottish teen Daniel Fiddes is excelling at his chosen sport while living with a rare eye condition.

Glasgow stun Bulls in Pretoria to win URC final

Glasgow Warriors win the URC final 21-16, coming from 13-0 down to beat Bulls in Pretoria.

Shipyard manager removed as new ferry delay expected

Andy Cross had been seconded to Ferguson shipyard to oversee construction of Glen Sannox

Inquiry into police killing of man who stabbed six at hotel

Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh, 28, stabbed six people at the Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow.

Your pictures of Scotland: 15 - 21 June

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Council erects conduct signs for Glasgow buskers

The new signs warn performers to control their volume, watch where they perform and ensure they vary their songs.

Glasgow gives 'milestone' funding to Citizens Theatre

The Glasgow theatre has been granted the funding from the city's Common Good Fund to continue renovations.

London grave of Gaelic gold medallist to be revamped

Margart Duncan won some of Gaelic's biggest song prizes and was a key member of London Gaelic Choir.

Large student flats development approved by council

Summix Capital will build 409 residential flats and 934 student bes in four blocks in the city's Central Quay.

Man, 76, struck by masked pair on motorbike in hit-and-run

Two male youths wearing balaclavas who were riding the bike failed to stop after the incident in Glasgow.

Paralysed adventurers plan to canoe Zambezi River

Three wheelchair users hope to raise £100,000 by canoeing along Africa's fourth largest river.

Scotland fans fume over 'nightmare' accommodation 'out of horror film'

Four Scotland fans were left scared after being sent to "nightmare" accommodation on a trip to the Euros.

Beavers build 'ideal' habitat for endangered native voles

Beavers at Knapdale have built the ideal habitat for the threatened native water voles to avoid predators

Football star Shankland supports heart campaign after pal's death

Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland remembers his friend who died suddenly from a heart condition.

Scottish wrestling fans ready for WWE Clash at the Castle

The weekend is a proud homecoming for Scottish wrestlers Drew McIntyre, Piper Niven, Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

If it wasn't for Nirvana we'd be a forgotten band

The Vaselines split in 1989 but a few years later were being championed by one of the world's biggest bands.

Former music venue workers launch takeover bid

Former staff at the 13th Note want to run it as a social and cultural centre providing live music, food and drinks.

Teacher awarded £60,000 after forced move worsened menopause

Allison Shearer was unfairly dismissed after being told to move to a school with high levels of violence.

Scottish postman delivers viral Euros hit in Argentina

The song was written by an Ayrshire postman for Scotland's Tartan Army to the tune of a Maradona tribute track.

Woman, 88, dies after car and lorry crash

The woman was a passenger in a car which collided with an HGV on the A70 at Ochiltree in East Ayrshire.

Police probe unexplained death near Barras market

Officers were called to the Gallowgate entrance of the market, in the east end of the city, at about 13.50 on Wednesday.

Woman taken to hospital after falling from ferry

A woman was rescued from the Firth of Clyde on Monday night after she fell from a CalMac ferry.

Rail services to resume from Ayr to Glasgow after hotel fire

Rail services from Ayr will return next week after safety work on a fire-damaged station hotel.

Ten-year-old Taylor Swift fan delighted to be given star's hat

Ten-year-old Pippa Bartholomew's dream came true when she was chosen by Taylor Swift to be the lucky recipient of her hat.

Public inquiry into Glasgow Art School fires rejected

The Scottish government has turned down a request for a public inquiry into two fires at Glasgow School of Art.

Scotland's biggest nightclub halves its opening hours

The Garage on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street has been hit by falling numbers and the cost of living crisis.

My family chippy has been serving food since 1875

The Val' d'Oro has fed thousands of customers in Glasgow for nearly 150 years - including a former Beatle.

Hundreds of sex attack reports 'dismissed' during Caldwell inquiry

A former detective says says 300 rapes and sexual assaults were not dealt with by police during the Emma Caldwell murder investigation.

Your Voice, Your Vote: What Scots want from the election

Voters share the key issues with BBC Scotland News that will influence their vote on 4 July.

New CalMac ferry for Islay and Jura launches in Turkey

The second ferry built in Turkey for Scotland's west coast routes has officially been launched.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Saturday Subculture: 30 years of Glasgow club night

After 30 years, subculture at the Sub Club is the world’s longest-running weekly house and techno night

Man arrested as police seize £1.8m of cocaine

A man has been arrested after police seized £1.8m of cocaine during an intelligence operation in Glasgow.

Man behind viral #TheDress photo jailed for attacking wife

Keir Johnston throttled his wife and shouted "someone is going to die" during a violent argument at their home.

Confessions of a Teenage Fraudster

Sixteen-year-old Elliot embarks upon a life of fraud.

Pub with rare early drinks licence closes after 37 years

MacKinnnon's in the Gallowgate closed at the end of May with the owners citing health reasons.

Three Scots in court over huge cocaine seizure

Four men appeared in court after half a tonne of cocaine was found in a village pub car park.

Family tribute to 'loving, happy' boy who died in woodlands

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of nine-year-old Jordan Moore in South Lanarkshire.

Woman, 75, dies after country road crash

The woman, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute.

Fringe to premiere taster of Willy Wonka event musical

The event in Glasgow earlier this year became infamous after angry families called the police.

Man dies and another arrested after house disturbance

The 49-year-old was found injured in the property in Pollok and later died in hospital.

Girl, 12, critically ill after being hit by car

The girl is in hospital in a critical condition after being struck on A78 in North Ayrshire.

Raisin found in toddler's nose after three-month mystery

Three-year-old Peyton Handley told her parents that she had a pain and would scratch around her nose.

Woman, 65, critical after mobility scooter crash

Police say the 65-year-old suffered serious injuries in the incident, which happened in Ayr on Friday.

MacIntyre wins first PGA Tour title with dad on bag

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre, with his dad Dougie as caddie, wins his first PGA Tour title at the Canadian Open.

Can you become a lawyer by listening to Taylor Swift?

A Glasgow law student is hoping to pass her undergraduate degree with a dissertation on Taylor Swift.

Man abducted and assaulted before being thrown from car

The 45-year-old man was found injured on Main Street, Alexandria, on Friday.

Service held to mark 30 years since RAF Chinook crash

Tributes have been paid to the 29 people killed in an RAF Chinook helicopter crash in the Mull of Kintyre.

Police investigate 'serious sexual assault' next to River Clyde

The incident took place near to the SEC and OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Friday.

Man charged after protest at Scotland v Israel match

A man appeared to chain himself to the goalposts before Scotland’s Women's Euro 2025 qualifier against Israel at Glasgow's Hampden s...

Protester chains himself to goalposts at Scotland v Israel match

The Israeli team was then led off the pitch at the match which is being played behind closed doors at Hampden stadium