Four men arrested over murder bid

Four men are arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a man who was found injured in a South Ayrshire street.

Are you smarter than a 16-year-old? Try 'impossible' maths exam in full

With the SQA admitting that the new Higher Maths exam was 'too hard', we take a look at the paper showing how it can be done.

Historic Gorbals bridge £2.6m revamp due for completion in 2016

The city's iconic Albert Bridge has lain cracked and shabby for two years awaiting restoration but a major renovation project could be c...

Labour MP indyref attack case halted

The trial of a Labour MP accused of kicking a pro-Scottish independence campaigner collapses after a legal error.

Arrest over Greenock street attack

A man is arrested over the alleged attempted murder of a man found badly injured in a street in Greenock.

Milk protest farmers clear shelves

Scottish dairy farmers stage protests at supermarkets in Kilmarnock and Ayr over the price they are paid for milk.

Have you ever seen a skateboarding pig before?

The Riverside Show's Marco Federici went along to Arnbeg Cottage to visit the farm owner that trained a pig how to skateboard.

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Scotland's first LGBTI radio station

Xpress Radio Scotland is the new voice for equality and diversity with a focus on Scottish LGBTI issues and lifestyles.

World's biggest piping festival returns to George Square

Piping Live! returns on August 10, hosting over 200 events in front of tens of thousands of music fans.

Man injured in street murder bid

Police say they are investigating the attempted murder of a man who was found with serious injuries on a street in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

M8-legged Freak: 'Giant spider' caught crawling up motorway

This spidey certainly got our Twitter senses tingling after Traffic Scotland cameras snapped it appearing to crawl up the motorway near Edin...

IT consultancy plans 200 new jobs

Glasgow-based IT consultancy and services provider ECS announces it will create 200 new jobs by the end of the year.

TV charge for Royal Infirmary patients could be scrapped by 2016

Patients at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary may not have to pay to watch TV in 2016 after the health board confirmed a review of its current ser...

Legendary dance act Faithless to play SSE Hydro show

Legendary dance act Faithless has announced a special run of UK tour dates to support their new album.

Crash driver history 'not disclosed'

The driver of a bin lorry which crashed in Glasgow, killing six people, did not disclose his medical history on a form in 2011, an inquiry h...

Red Road flats new demolition plan

The last remaining Red Road flats in Glasgow will be blown up in a one-off demolition later this year.

Glasgow's six remaining Red Road flats to be demolished this year

The iconic multi-storey flats will be brought down later this year in a one-off demolition.

Emmerdale story upsets Clutha family

Hundreds of people sign a petition asking ITV to withdraw an Emmerdale storyline about a helicopter crash following the Clutha disaster.

Celtic wait for Qarabag pitch news

Celtic seek assurances over the quality of the pitch ahead of their Champions League qualifier with Qarabag.

Injured man found outside flats

Police say they are treating an incident involving a man found injured outside flats in Greenock as attempted murder.

Two weeks to repair train line

Rail travel between Glasgow and Dumfries could be disrupted for two weeks after a crash between two trains during engineering work at the we...

Dugdale wants new Lords in Glasgow

Scottish Labour's Kezia Dugdale calls for the abolition of the House of Lords and its replacement by an elected second chamber based in ...

Inbee wins seventh major at Turnberry

Inbee Park sees off the challenge of fellow South Korean Ko Jin-young to win the Women's British Open at Turnberry.

Motherwell concern over Pearson

Motherwell midfielder Stephen Pearson is to undergo a scan on a potentially serious knee injury.

Pensioner hit by bus 'critical'

An 80-year-old man who was hit by a bus in the centre of Glasgow is in a critical condition in hospital, police have said.

Pay what it weighs: Glasgow Vintage Kilo Sale rolls into town

It's simple. Grab a box and fill it with vintage clothes - costing £15 per kilo.

Cyclists to travel from 'Moscow to Houston' for cancer support fundraiser

Fundraisers are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for Cancer Support Scotland cycling from Moscow to Houston, without even leaving the cou...

Aircraft carrier section floated

An 11,200 tonne aircraft carrier section has taken to the water for the first time on the Clyde.

Freight trains derail after crash

Two freight trains collided during engineering work on the line near Cumnock in Ayrshire.

Burns wins by technical knockout

Ricky Burns wins by a technical knockout in strange circumstances, with his opponent retiring in the fifth round.

Anti-legal high campaigners to host George Square demo

Campaigners against legal highs are set to gather in George Square on August 8, demonstrating against the shops selling the goods in Glasgow...

Griffiths & Bitton 'fit for Europe'

Celtic's Ronny Deila and Ross County's Jim McIntyre react to the Glasgow side's 2-0 Premiership victory.

Referee ruined game - Archibald

Alan Archibald and Martin Canning react after Hamilton Accies are held to a 0-0 draw by 10-man Partick Thistle.

Hartley hails 'perfect' Dundee

Managers Paul Hartley and Gary Locke react to Dundee's 4-0 Scottish Premiership win over Kilmarnock.

Warren taken to hospital after loss

Inverness manager John Hughes and Motherwell boss Ian Baraclough give their thoughts after their meeting in the Highlands.

Glasgow's 19th century ceramic tiles are making a comeback

The humble tenement tile is enjoying a surge in popularity after an online fan club sprang up to celebrate Glasgow's most quirky vestibu...

Rangers v Peterhead

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish League Cup game between Rangers and Peterhead.

Murder inquiry over cemetery death

A murder inquiry is launched following the death of a man who was found covered in blood in Greenock Cemetery.

Independence supporters stage rally

Hundreds of people have marched across Glasgow in a call for Scottish independence "as soon as possible".

Greenock Morton v Elgin City

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Cup game between Greenock Morton and Elgin City.

Raith Rovers v Albion Rovers

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Cup game between Raith Rovers and Albion Rovers.

Livingston v Clyde

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Cup game between Livingston and Clyde.

Ayr United v Brechin City

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Cup game between Ayr United and Brechin City.

East Fife v Dumbarton

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Cup game between East Fife and Dumbarton.

Stirling Albion v Airdrieonians

Live coverage followed by match report of Saturday's Scottish League Cup game between Stirling Albion and Airdrieonians.

Building fire treated as 'wilful'

Police Scotland are treating a fire which broke out in an eight-storey building in Glasgow as "wilful".

Signings can lift Killie - Locke

Kilmarnock manager Gary Locke believes he now has the correct players on board to propel them up the Premiership.

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A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 24 and 31 July.

Tontine Lane hosts food festival for final weekend

The Day and Night Tontine Lane Food Feast and Street Market will offer street food, craft stalls and live music.