I'm an islander through and through - Drag Race UK contestant

Chanel O'Connor who is competing on series six of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK was born on the Isle of Bute.

'Anyone can be what they want at Comic Con'

People dressed up as their favourite characters queued to get into the event in Glasgow.

St Mirren player Shaun Rooney charged with assaulting teenager

The defender is also charged with breach of the peace during the incident, on 19 September.

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Woman, 59, who died in crash named

Lesley McTear, 59, from Dreghorn, died after a crash between a car and a van in Renfrewshire on Monday.

Attempted murder probe launched after man found in street

Officers were called to Greenock where they found a 21-year-old man seriously injured in West Blackhall Street.

St Mirren player Shaun Rooney charged with assaulting teenager

The defender is also charged with breach of the peace during the incident, on 19 September.

Your pictures of Scotland: 20 - 27 September

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

Russell Findlay elected as new Scottish Conservative leader

The former journalist defeated colleagues Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher to take the party's top job.

New queens prepare to land on Drag Race UK runway

The hit series is set for another rhinestone-covered ride to find the country's next drag superstar.

Glasgow and Edinburgh affected by railway stations cyber attack

The rail operator says its wi-fi system has been targeted and an investigation is ongoing.

Comedian Janey Godley receiving end-of-life care

The 63-year-old announced on social media that her cancer had spread and she was going into a hospice.

James McAvoy and Tom Brady fall for 'Goodbye Meta AI' hoax

More than 600,000 people have shared a message falsely denying Meta the right to use their images to train AI.

Man who murdered partner after football match jailed for 19 years

John Higgins pleaded guilty to killing Amanda McAlear, 50, at her flat in the Barmulloch area of Glasgow.

Argyll and Bute growth deal put on hold by UK government

The Scottish and UK administrations had each committed £25m to projects in the area, including housing developments.

Six-year-old girl and 32-year-old woman die in crash

The single-vehicle crash happened on the A76 between Catrine and Auchinleck on Tuesday.

Banksy exhibition helps fuel tourism surge for Glasgow

New data revealed that spending from tourists in the city last year almost doubled from 2022.

She's electric: Loch Lomond teen is celebrity powerboat star

Scottish pilot in E1 Series Oban Duncan now races on lakes across Europe in the glamorous powerboat series.

Man dies in hospital days after being hit by car

The 50-year-old was one of two men struck by the vehicle on Hawkhead Road in the town.

Glasgow reveals city's 850th birthday celebration events

A three-day music event, a pop-up exhibition and a food trail will be the main anniversary celebrations.

Girl aged 14 sexually assaulted in woodland near busy road

The attack took place behind Miller Street in Coatbridge at about 20:00 on Friday.

Living with an eating disorder dubbed the 'world's most dangerous'

When Lawrence Smith was a teenager, he developed the eating disorder diabulimia

Swinney plans to 'build confidence in independence'

John Swinney was speaking in Glasgow as he launched a party leaflet about Scottish independence.

Mum's helping hand in daughter's photo prize bid

Jacki Gordon is in the running for awards with an image of her mum's hand and another of an Arctic fox.

Sir Alex Ferguson: I'm 82, I worry about dementia

The footballing legend has shared some of his fondest memories with the BBC to raise awareness of dementia.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Pedestrian dies after being struck by van

The 37-year-old man died at the scene of the collision, on the A78 near Irvine in North Ayrshire.

Designing the Hebrides - Easdale

Banjo is brought in to give the local pub a makeover on the tiny island of Easedale.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games - What do we know so far?

Full details are expected to be released soon when the proposals are confirmed by the Commonwealth Games Federation

Students opt for yoga and pets in 'sober Freshers Week'

What used to be a booze-fuelled week of club nights has become a more gentle introduction to university life.

Scot detained in India on terror charges is denied bail

Campaigners have accused the Indian authorities of arbitrarily detaining and torturing Jagtar Singh Johal.

Comedian Janey Godley cancels tour from hospital bed

The Glasgow comedian, who has terminal cancer, said doctors advised her to stop working "for the foreseeable future".

Celtic fan killed on motorway after boarding wrong bus is named

John Burns is understood to have boarded the wrong bus following a Celtic match before being struck on the M6 in Cumbria.

Government task force plea to upgrade two key road links

The Scottish and UK governments are urged to help make the A75 and A77 "safer, greener and better".

Thief banned from all UK schools and universities

John Tinney, 62, targeted educational establishments to fund his alcoholism, a court hears.

Inquiry reveals new details of serial killer's death

Tobin had multiple health issues after falling and breaking his leg in his cell at HMP Edinburgh.

'What's the new story in Balamory?' - kids' show gets a reboot

Children's television favourite Balamory is commissioned for two new series on CBeebies two decades after it was last filmed.

Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort rejected by park authority

More than 174,000 people objected to the plan, which would have seen a monorail, waterpark and hotel built.

The Shed closure mirrors Scotland's nightclub demise

Clubbers experience their last night at the Shawlands venue - a third of Scottish nightclubs have closed since 2020.

What is happening with Flamingo Land at Loch Lomond?

A proposed holiday resort on the shores of Loch Lomond is set to face a final planning decision.

Glasgow 'on verge' of deal to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Scottish government is on the verge of agreeing a deal to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Man charged after street attempted murder probe

An investigation was launched after a 40-year-old man was found unresponsive in George Street, Paisley, on Friday.

A83 reopens after heavy rain triggers 500 tonne landslide

Traffic has been moved to the diversion route via the Old Military Road.

Pedestrian, 42, critical after collision with car

The 42-year-old was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with life-threatening injuries.

Salmond addresses rally to mark referendum anniversary

The Alba party leader was addressing a rally in Glasgow to mark the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum.

Bennett steps down as Rangers chairman

John Bennett steps down as Rangers chairman on health grounds, with former director John Gilligan taking over in the short term.

Attempted murder probe launched after man found on street

Officers say the 40-year-old is in a serious condition in hospital following an incident in Paisley.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

My Kind of Town

Ian Hamilton and his guide dog Major head to Campbeltown in the stunning Mull of Kintyre.

Protests at Glasgow homeless shelter as council orders closure

The project has been operating as a volunteer-run night shelter for around 35 people since December.

Will the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow in 2026?

The cost of hosting the event has raised questions regarding if Scotland should step in or not.

CalMac ferry Glen Sannox delayed again over fuel testing problem

Delivery of the over-budget ferry is pushed back by about two weeks to allow further tests on its fuel system.

Man charged over death and attempted murder at flat

The 40-year-old has been charged over the death of a 59-year-old man and attempted murder of a 24-year-old woman.

Man dies after falling from balcony at Glasgow gallery

The 55-year-old was pronounced dead after the fall inside the gallery in Royal Exchange Square on Wednesday.

'Small number' of hepatitis A cases probed in Lanarkshire

Staff, children and close family members of those affected are being urged to receive the vaccine.

UK government offers to share financial risk for Glasgow Games

However, a request by the Scottish government to underwrite the entire cost of the Games has been rejected.

Man dies following disturbance in Ardrossan

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and inquiries are ongoing.

Dog wins football club's mascot draw for children

Berry the border terrier was picked by Motherwell for the role usually reserved for young fans.

Glasgow 2026 bid has 'reputational and financial' risk

Hosting a curtailed 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow would carry "a reputation risk as well as financial risk", the Scottish gov...

Funding approved for £18m train station in Barrhead

The new Balgray station will be built on the Neilston line with an expected opening of spring 2026.

Glasgow becomes second city to approve fireworks ban

Fireworks - not including sparklers - will be banned in the area between 1-10 November.

More than a third of early releases were violent offenders

Scottish prison governors vetoed 52 releases because they were posed an "immediate risk of harm".

Woman wins six-figure payout after adoption broke down

Karen Maguire was paid an out-of-court settlement by South Lanarkshire Council last year.

Driver charged after crashing through supermarket window

The 47-year-old was taken to hospital and later arrested after smashing through the glass entrance.

Thousands attend Glasgow anti-racism rally

Demonstrators outnumber a smaller anti-immigration protest in the city's George Square.

Stone skimmers gather for world championships

Easdale, the smallest of Argyll's Slate Islands, has hosted the contest since the 1980s.

Delicious or revolting? The strange taste of chocolate art

Anya Gallaccio's latest work sees walls painted in chocolate but a Willy Wonka experience it is not.

New £29.5m bridge across the Clyde opens

The new Govan-Partick footbridge over the River Clyde has opened ahead of a weekend of celebrations.

In My Own Words

An astonishingly intimate self-portrait of stand-up pioneer Sir Billy Connolly.

'I worked two jobs at university to survive'

BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.

Swans moved after attacks by children left cygnet dead

Two adults and one cygnet were moved to a safe location after reports of children throwing stones.

Abortion buffer zones to take effect within weeks

The new law will prevent any protests or vigils from taking place within 200m of 30 clinics in Scotland.

Hospital Inquiry hears health boss tried to stop whistleblower

Dr Penelope Redding has described a "culture of fear and bullying" at the Greater Glasgow board

'Doting' father and husband dies two weeks after crash

Jonathan Bruce was driving in Cumbernauld when his vehicle crashed on 17 August - he died in hospital on Sunday.

Thirteen-floor SWG3 hotel gets go-ahead in Glasgow

The 13-floor tower will have 142 bedrooms and outdoor spaces, described as a "hotel for music lovers".

Two men arrested after police officer hit by car

The 33-year-old officer was hit by an Audi S3 in Hamilton after he tried to speak to people in the car.

The Reunion

Kirsty Wark reunites survivors and first responders from a Glasgow helicopter crash.

Unison members reject latest council pay offer

The union is set to decide its next steps, which could include bin strikes.

Flamingo Land Loch Lomond resort plans 'should be rejected'

The theme park firm wants to build a £40m resort in one of Scotland's mot scenic locations

Crime boss told cocaine profits would be 'life changing'

Jamie Stevenson pled guilty to trying to import £76m of cocaine from Ecuador inside bananas boxes.

Residents return to homes after Paisley car fire

Emergency services attended following reports of a car fire and "suspicious items" in a close.

Biker, 32, dies after South Lanarkshire crash

Police were called to a crash involving a green Kawasaki motorbike in East Kilbride on Friday afternoon.