'Fatherhood's like the early days of Franz Ferdinand'

The Glasgow indie band will release their sixth album The Human Fear on 10 January.

Heavy rain warning upgraded to amber on Hogmanay

Heavy rainfall has already brought cancellations of trains in the Highlands with warnings in place across Scotland.

Your pictures of Scotland: 20-27 December

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

Rain, wind and snow warning in lead-up to Hogmanay

The Met Office has issued three yellow weather alerts covering most of Scotland on Monday and Tuesday.

Police investigate death of man in East Kilbride

Officers say that the death of the 44-year-old is being treated as unexplained.

Parents celebrate arrival of Christmas babies

Mothers and fathers across the country have received special festive presents as they welcome newborns.

The Glaswegian who spends Christmas in Antarctica

A Glasgow man has been describing spending the joys of Christmas working in the remote icefields of Antarctica.

Warning of further rail disruption despite repair

ScotRail has warned of further delays and cancellations as operators aim to restore services back to normal.

Driver dies after multi-vehicle crash on M74

The smash happened on the southbound carriageway of the M74 near junction 2 for Rutherglen.

I built a 30ft yacht in my back garden to bring joy at Christmas

82-year-old great-grandfather Ian Rankin has spent 12 months hand building a 30ft yacht in his back garden.

From DJing on ironing boards to selling out the Hydro

In just three years, PRTY has grown from hosting small gatherings to organising sell-out raves across Europe.

Passenger who died in crash with parked car named

Scott McFadden, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident, which involved a Volkswagen Golf.

'Fatherhood's like the early days of Franz Ferdinand'

The Glasgow indie band will release their sixth album The Human Fear on 10 January.

Island ferries and flights disrupted by high winds

Gusts of 82mph were recorded at Kirkwall on Orkney and at South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.

Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands

The story of the Scottish girl bands who challenged a male-dominated industry.

My Epic Camel Adventure with Gordon Buchanan

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across Mongolia’s harsh Gobi Desert.

Hampden, sibling rivalry & the mental battle

BBC Scotland's Tom English goes through the key issues as Glasgow Warriors welcome Edinburgh in the first of this season's 1872 Cup ...

I built a 30ft yacht in my back garden to bring joy at Christmas

82-year-old great-grandfather Ian Rankin has spent 12 months hand building a 30ft yacht in his back garden.

Travis' Fran Healy sings karaoke to his own song

Healy performed Why Does It Always Rain On Me? in Glasgow's Horseshoe bar on the eve of the band's gig at the Hydro.

Ferry services disrupted due to strong winds

Wind gusts of 82mph were recorded in South Uist as a yellow weather warning for the country came into force.

My Epic Camel Adventure with Gordon Buchanan

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across Mongolia’s harsh Gobi Desert.

Glen Sannox begins passenger service on 13 January

Ferry operator Calmac confirmed the date after the vessel underwent various tests and trials throughout the past month.

Antibiotic side effects left me barely able to walk

Seven years later, John Marshall is still suffering from chronic pain and regular muscle spasms.

Double decker bus driver admits rail bridge crash

Alan Carey crashed into the bridge in Glasgow near the O2 Academy, which tore the roof off the bus and left passengers injured.

Giant box over Mackintosh Hill House to be removed

The chainmail box around Hill House has been in place since 2019 to protect it from the rain.

Growing trend of illegal e-bikes, police warn

Police Scotland seized almost 300 dangerous e-bikes over between January and September 2024.

Glasgow Charing Cross £250m revamp given go-ahead

The redevelopment includes new homes, student accommodation, hotel space and local services.

Police driver who killed woman must do unpaid work

PC Jamie Hamill knocked Margaret McCarron down in Motherwell in 2021 when he was doing 39 mph in a 30mph zone.

Second arrest made after suspicious death in flat

A woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault after a man was found dead in Wishaw.

New Lockerbie play to reopen iconic theatre

Small Acts of Love will reopen the Citizens' Theatre in Glasgow after a refurbishment next year.

Sam Fender cancels Glasgow show at short notice

The North Shields-born musician says he is "heartbroken" but risks "lasting damage" if he performs.

Plans approved for bar in Glasgow central station

Owners of All Bar One plan to lease the space above M&S Simply Food in the station.

Future of Ferguson shipyard 'uncertain' - watchdog

A spending watchdog has warned the publicly-owned Ferguson Marine shipyard faces an "uncertain" future beyond next year. The Port ...

Car passenger dies in crash with parked vehicle

The 38-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene in Port Glasgow.

Scottish drug lab boss jailed after Spain arrest

Colin Wright, formerly of Motherwell, was extradited from Spain to the UK for drug trafficking.

First Minister condemns 'unacceptable' cup final violence

Footage on social media showed groups of fans charging down Argyle Street ahead of kick-off.

Ex-soldier gets life for stabbing man to death

Stephen McGhee must serve a minimum of 21 years for the murder of Kevan Doyle in Wishaw.

Murder and mayhem: The story of Glasgow's deadly gang feud

A gangland feud which dates back more than 20 years is the focus of a new BBC Radio 5 Live true crime podcast.

Football fans throw missiles in pre-match violence

Police Scotland are using stop and search powers around the Celtic v Rangers game at Hampden Park.

Two people hit by car as pedestrian zone damaged

The pedestrianised area outside the Hillhead Bookclub was badly damaged following the collision.

Rail services disrupted amid 'challenging weekend'

ScotRail has warned of extra pressure on services due to a driver shortage, Christmas shopping and football traffic.

My husband is battling MS - intense races help me cope

Leigh McLean says training for the fitness race Hyrox helped her cope with caring for her disabled husband.

Roof tears off bus after railway bridge crash

The First Bus crashed into the railway bridge on Cook Street in Glasgow city centre.

Police hunt for three men after park murder bid

A 38-year-old man was seriously hurt in the attack at Auldhouse Park in Glasgow on Friday evening.

Man, 50, arrested over suspicious death at flat

The body of James McMaster, 53, was found when officers were called to Maxton Crescent in Wishaw.

Man jailed for life for stabbing brother to death

Mark Byrne, 51, was ordered to serve at least 12 years in prison after killing his younger brother Paul.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

'Unnatural element' to driver's motorway death

Alexander Bell Bonnar died when his car veered off the M6 and struck a tree, an inquest hears.

Glasgow drug consumption room delayed by water tests

The UK's first safe drug consumption facility was due to open in October, but has been pushed back.

Plant pot tag among 'amazing archaeological finds'

The discovery made in Glasgow is on a list of top five Scottish artefacts for 2024.

Footballer denies assaulting woman in chip shop

Ex-St Mirren player Shaun Rooney is alleged to have grabbed and kicked the woman at the chip shop on Glasgow's Queen Street.

Plans for 26-storey student block submitted

Developers have submitted plans to Glasgow City Council to build a 410-bed student block near River Clyde.

New council leader elected after former chief quit

Labour councillor Robert Moran is elected as the new Inverclyde council leader.

Wall or nothing: 17-year-old Ava is UK's fastest woman climber

Ava Hamilton beat the long-standing record for women's speed climbing in the UK this year.

Rangers 'in good place for big Tottenham test'

Rangers are "in a really good place" at the start of a testing week, says manager Philippe Clement.

The band telling the history of Glasgow by song

The Tenementals are academics and musicians who use their songs to reflect Glasgow's 'radical history'.

Girl, 15, sexually assaulted at Clydebank bus stop

A man approached the girl on Saturday in Clydebank and touched her inappropriately, police said.

Filmmaker hopes forgotten novel could be Glasgow's Bridgerton

Wax Fruit tell the story of the Moorhouse family who are at the height of 19th century Glasgow society.

Falkirk Vs East Kilbride - A Running Commentary

Matthew Northway's Running Commentary on Falkirk vs East Kilbride

ScotRail services 'normal' despite system fault

Network Rail is experiencing a nationwide fault with the radio system between driver and signallers.

Dog walkers land funding for forest purchase goal

It will allow the community buyout of a large woodland area in the Scottish Borders.

Gray day for comedy festival in artist tribute

Three comedians will honour writer and artist Alasdair Gray in a new show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Council puts off decision on social care charges

East Renfrewshire Council has deferred a decision on the introduction of non-residential care charges until February.

Tartan Army Euros fun boosts tourism in Scotland

Tourism experts are reporting a surge in German visitors to Scotland, with some attributing this trend to the friendships forged by the Tart...

Mum's concern over council social care charges

The charges, which have been described by a mum as "immoral" would impact more than 1,000 residents.

Glasgow no longer area with lowest male life expectancy

Blackpool has replaced the city as the area in Britain where men, on average, have the shortest lives.

Doctors call for major incident as hospital 'unsafe'

Documents show one patient at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital was left in the back of an ambulance for six hours with a fr...

Labour not to blame for by-election mess - Sarwar

A Glasgow councillor has been disqualified from the role after failing to quit her local authority job.

Scotland fan shortlisted for award after Munich trek

Craig Ferguson raised almost £80,000 on the 1,000-mile walk from Hampden to the Bavarian capital.

Philosopher's rare book on display in home town

Adam Smith was a leading figure in the Scottish Enlightenment.

New study of Scotland's ancient burial monuments

Some of the stone structures found in Argyll, Highlands and the Western Isles could be 6,000 years old.

Evicted

Young renters face eviction as they fight to survive Scotland's housing emergency.

'Our generation is lonelier so we're friendship matchmakers'

Meet the Glasgow University students going on blind friendship dates to connect with new people.