Three sites shortlisted for new Monklands hospital

The local community will be able to give feedback on the potential locations of Gartcosh, Glenmavis and Wester Moffat.

The Ayrshire 10-year-old who wanted her leg amputated

In a life-changing operation, Ruby Hamilton had her foot removed and reattached to her leg as a knee.

Tom Alexander of The Alexander Brothers dies aged 85

The veteran Scottish entertainer's career with his brother Jack spanned more than five decades.

Owen Hassan killers given life sentences for 'vicious' murder

Craig Corrall and David Callaghan attacked Owen Hassan with knives or machetes outside his mother's Glasgow pub.

Robert Burns worth more than £200m to Scottish economy

University of Glasgow researchers say Burns' brand could be used to drive economic growth in Scotland.

Electric buses launched in Glasgow in bid to cut emissions

Bus operator First Glasgow says it is a "statement of intent" as the city aims to become "net zero".

Firm set to takeover NHS clinical waste disposal contract

The appointment of Tradebe Healthcare Ltd follows the collapse of Healthcare Environmental Services.

Alfredo Morelos: Man charged for throwing hot drink at Rangers striker

A man has been charged with throwing a hot drink at Alfredo Morelos during Rangers' Scottish Premiership win at Motherwell last month.

Mother and daughter jailed over airport drug smuggling

The pair were caught smuggling cannabis into different airports within 24 hours of each other.

Site purchased to replace Glasgow's Barlinnie prison

A new jail is to be built in the east of Glasgow to replace the old and overcrowded Barlinnie.

Learner driver jailed for causing Glasgow car chase death

Ramsay Stevenson had taken a cocktail of drugs before causing the death of his friend in a police chase.

Margaret Fleming: Inquiry to examine 'tragic' case

The independent review will examine the role of all agencies in the life of the teenager, who was last seen in 1999.

Murder probe launched after prisoner found dead

Darren Brownlie, 47, was discovered in his cell at HMP Low Moss near Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire.

Team GB name curler Robyn Mitchell as flag-bearer at Winter Youth Olympics

British curler Robyn Mitchell will be the flag-bearer for Great Britain at the Winter Youth Olympic opening ceremony in Switzerland on Thurs...

Scottish charities hand out almost 600,000 food parcels in 18 months

Food banks say there has been an 22% increase in the number of food parcels they have handed out.

Women directors open and close Glasgow Film Festival

New films written and directed by women will open and close the Glasgow Film Festival next month.

Woman died after being hit by red-light driver in Anniesland

A 55-year-old man admits causing the death of the woman who was hit as she unloaded shopping from her car.

Woman killed in Ballantrae crash by driver speeding to catch ferry

Patricia McIlwraith died and her husband, Robert, was seriously injured in the crash in Ayrshire.

Boy on street valium admits stabbing disabled man with glass

A 16-year-old is detained after he admitted attacking the wheelchair user with a piece of glass.

Search for missing sailor Colin Finnie after wreck found in Egypt

Scottish businessman Colin Finnie reported he was "low on fuel" in the Red Sea before he went missing.

Scottish project tackles pills' 'environmental impact'

Experts in the Highlands and Glasgow want to prevent lifesaving medicines harming the environment.

Man jailed for stabbing boy during Glasgow street fight

A judge told Reece Hayden his 15-year-old victim was fortunate to survive the attack in Glasgow.

Arran ferry campaigners call for bad weather facilities to be restored

Campaigners say services to Arran are vulnerable because a key port of refuge is out of action.

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Children in charity homes 'did suffer abuse'

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry says Quarriers, Aberlour Child Care Trust, and Barnardo's failed in their responsibilities.

Trainee surgeon William Reid dies in French Alps skiing accident

William Reid, 25, from Edinburgh, was returning from lunch in the resort of Avoriaz when he plunged over a 30ft drop.

Strong winds forecast will close A1 road in East Lothian

Closure of A1 comes after Met Office issues a yellow "be aware" warning for 05:00 to 21:00 on Tuesday.

Pensioner's death in Bearsden not being treated as suspicious

The body of the 86-year-old man was found in a garden in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, on Friday.

Three arrested after spate of G4S robberies

Detectives said two robberies and an attempted robbery happened in or around Glasgow in less than five hours.

Son jailed and mother tagged after cannabis farm raid

Carole Gordon, 56, and Ryan Gordon, 28, produced and supplied the Class B drug from their Glasgow flat.

Greenock Morton invite blocked Twitter followers into club

Morton invite online trolls who have been blocked from their Twitter account to discuss their grievances with the club's chief executive...

Glasgow Airport Metro system gets council leader approval

Council leaders agree funding for the first phase of the Glasgow Metro between Paisley Gilmour St and the airport.

Golden Globes: Scottish writer 'immensely proud' of film success

Krysty Wilson-Cairns co-wrote wrote the script which picked up best film drama at the Golden Globes.

Pedestrian killed after being struck by car in Hamilton

Police said the 47-year-old died at the scene of the collision in Hamilton.

Arran ferry: Hundreds of ferry passengers 'stranded' on island

High winds and a heavy swell result in the cancellation of CalMac services between Brodick and Ardrossan.

Greenock Diodes plant given £14m investment boost

The cash will be used to upgrade the Inverclyde site and improve training for the 300-strong workforce.

Man stabbed outside Glasgow pub

The 41-year-old man was taken to the city's royal infirmary after being found with stab wounds in the street.

Tory MSP urges PM to make Scots drugs deaths a priority

Annie Wells writes to Boris Johnson urging him to hold a summit on Scotland's drug death crisis.

Investigation after man's body found in Bearsden garden

The body of an 86-year-old man was found in a garden in East Dunbartonshire.

Violinist Nicola Benedetti launches music workshop in Glasgow

Hundreds of young musicians and teachers joined Nicola Benedetti for the first of the sessions in Glasgow.

Police officer tells how 'Margaret Fleming case stuck with me'

Some of those most closely involved in the investigation shed new light on the conviction of her carers.

How can I recycle my real Christmas tree in Scotland?

With the Christmas festivities over, and Twelfth Night approaching, what's the best way to dispose of your tree?

G4S security guards targeted in spate of robberies

Police investigate three incidents within hours of each other, in or around Glasgow.

Woman, 60, dies a week after Boxing Day crash in Bearsden

The woman was seriously hurt when a Land Rover hit a group of people in Bearsden in East Dunbartonshire.

Three pythons and cat found dead in South Lanarkshire woods

The animals were found days apart in the same wooded area near Carstairs in South Lanarkshire.

Actor Paul Brannigan charged after man hurt in Glasgow

Police were called with a report of a man injured in the east end of Glasgow on New Year's Day.

Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin creator MC Beaton dies aged 83

Tributes are paid to Marion Chesney Gibbons, 83, who wrote under the pen name MC Beaton.

Wishaw boy, 15, dies in New Year's Day car crash

The teenager was struck as he crossed the road in Wishaw, with the driver initially failing to stop.

Aldi to open six new stores in Scotland in 2020

The discount supermarket says the openings along with a new chill facility will create 200 jobs

The decade's first babies arrive in Scotland

The first child of 2020 is believed to have been a boy who arrived at 00:03 at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Shots fired at Lanarkshire house in 'targeted attack'

Police say two shots were fired at a house that was targeted in Stepps in North Lanarkshire.