Man pointed loaded gun at Glasgow bar bouncers

Francis Smith took out the self-loading pistol outside a busy bar in Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street.

UK summit looks at tackling record drug deaths

Almost 4,300 people died from drug misuse across the UK in 2018, a record figure.

Deacon Blue stars launch annual SCIAF Wee Box appeal

Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo with the aid agency.

Glasgow health board launches legal action over super hospital

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sues firms involved in the construction of Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Celtic: Rare football shirt stolen from National Football Museum

The "unique" match-worn Celtic shirt was taken from a display at the National Football Museum.

Weir Group to focus on mining after oil losses

Rising demand for battery metals prompts a shift in the Glasgow-based firm's focus following annual losses.

Scottish drugs summit over tackling death rate

The Scottish government holds a summit just 24 hours before a UK government event in the same venue.

New director appointed for Glasgow School of Art

Penny Macbeth, who is currently the dean of Manchester School of Art, will take up the post in May.

Man guilty of stabbing armed robber to death in Easterhouse home

Patrick Phinn stabbed Ronald Pattison 17 times after he turned up at his house in Glasgow demanding money.

Health board cuts out-of-hours care at five centres

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde blames a lack of available GPs for the"temporary" closures of five centres.

Emma Caldwell murder suspect jailed for attacking former girlfriend

Iain Packer was arrested just days after he featured in a BBC documentary on Emma Caldwell's murder.

Scottish Water fined £19k over Clyde raw sewage release

People living near the Clyde in Glasgow were forced to keep their windows shut for three weeks.

Child migrant: Finding family existed was 'like lottery win'

The 85-year-old told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry he was sent to Canada from a UK orphanage when he was 10.

Luss tourism: Villagers urge council to control traffic

Residents of Luss, on the banks of Loch Lomond, claim the picturesque village is overwhelmed by visitors.

Para turned IRA man Paddy O'Kane 'central to murders'

The three Scottish soldiers were lured to their deaths by the IRA in Belfast in 1971.

North Lanarkshire to increase council tax by almost 5%

The local authority's leader admitted it faced a "difficult task" to reduce spending by £31m.

Overnight ice warning issued for Scotland

The yellow warning cites hazardous travel conditions with wintry showers and icy patches.

Apology after drag queen visit to Paisley primary school

Concerns were raised about the sexual content of social media posts by FlowJob, following an event in Paisley.

Man jailed for five years over fatal single punch

Thomas Allan assaulted his victim after a game of pool at a pub in South Lanarkshire.

Snow to sweep Scotland sparking travel disruption

A Met Office yellow warning for snow is in place affecting most parts of Scotland on Monday.

How Scotland's parks could heat homes with low-carbon energy

Ground heat in urban parks could generate significant energy, according to new research.

River Clyde search after missing woman's belongings found

Emily Hope, 22, has not been seen since leaving a nightclub in Glasgow in the early hours of Saturday.

Arrest after Dennistoun reports of man with firearm

A 28-year-old man is due to appear in court on Monday after being arrested in the Dennistoun area of Glasgow.

MSPs call for action over rendition flights investigation

The cross-party group wants Police Scotland to be given an unredacted report into alleged CIA torture.

Franklin Graham: Legal action claims over Glasgow cancellation

US evangelist group claims the Glasgow venue must explain to court why Franklin Graham event was cancelled.

Woman seriously injured following fire at Glasgow flats

The 31-year-old was taken to hospital after the blaze broke out in the Possilpark area of Glasgow.

Snow and ice warnings in place across Scotland

The Met Office said wintry showers are expected in the central Scotland, Grampian, Highlands and Argyll and Bute regions.

The Batman begins filming in Glasgow city centre

Film crews set up around the Necropolis cemetery as Batman is seen riding a motorbike.

Woman hit by falling M&S sign in Glasgow city centre

The pedestrian is taken to hospital after the sign landed on her outside the store in Argyle Street.

Vehicles left stranded by heavy flooding in Renfrewshire

Pictures posted on social media show roads covered by deep water in Paisley and Lochwinnoch.

Glasgow woman jailed for attempting to kill her sister

The 31-year-old broke down a barricaded bedroom door and then stabbed her sister 23 times.

Scottish universities staff strike over pay and pensions

Industrial action is taking place across the country following rows over pay and pension funds.

Boy given life 'internal decapitation' murder in East Kilbride

The 17-year-old stamped on the face of Frank Sinclair, 61, severing his spine from his head.

Violent inmate detained without time limit

A psychiatrist says 26-year-old Ewan MacDonald poses a very high risk of danger to the public.

Apology demanded for gypsy traveller 'Tinker Experiment'

The operation saw families of gypsy travellers forced to leave their lives on the road and live in hutted settlements.

Man arrested over death of 34-year-old in Ayr

Police say a 26-year-old man has been charged following the incident at a property in Ayr on 8 February.

Gas heating to be banned in Scotland's castles

Historic Environment Scotland says it wants to be "net-zero" by 2045 in line with government targets.

'Urgent action' needed on prison pressures say MSPs

A new report calls for more contingency measures to ensure the prison system can cope with 'failing' jails.

Councils prepare to set budgets and tax rates

Council tax payers in Glasgow and Edinburgh will learn how much bills will go up by in April.

Taxi driver to face trial over East Kilbride 'hit-and-run murder'

The 49-year-old is accused of knocking a man down with his car in East Kilbride before driving over his head and body.

More than 200 people test negative for coronavirus in Scotland

Screening began in Scotland 10 days ago, after previous samples were sent to test centres in England.

Coatbridge station closed after man found unconscious

Police investigate after a "young man" is found in the street next to Coatbridge Sunnyside station.

£2.5m repair plan for 'port of refuge' Gourock ferry terminal

Repairs to the Gourock ferry terminal will once more provide an alternative route from Bute and Arran.

Man jailed over 'zombie apocalypse' improvised bomb plan

A number of "devices" were seized from James Carson, including tubes wrapped in cling film with green wire sticking out the top.

Glasgow NHS bosses refer Milly Main infection death to prosecutors

NHS chiefs in Glasgow have passed details of their investigation into Milly Main's death to the procurator fiscal.

Rapid tests to help tackle Glasgow's HIV outbreak

Results are available in minutes as the city tackles the worst outbreak of the infection in decades.

Man gets life for slashing Ayr mother-of-two's neck

John Prentice murdered his partner Ruth McLean, known as Ann, at a house in Ayr in November 2018.

Murderer gets life sentence for bludgeoning sleeping man

Anthony Allan, 25, is given a life sentence for bludgeoning Ryan Richardson death as he slept in his flat.

CalMac crew praised for berthing lurching ferry at Ardrossan

MV Caledonian Isles was filmed trying to get into Ardrossan harbour during high winds on Friday.

Plans of COP26 venue in Glasgow published in error

The UK government accidentally uploaded detailed diagrams, prompting claims of a security risk.