RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Michelle McManus 'honoured' to appear

The Glasgow singer and radio host will be a special guest on an upcoming edition of the popular show.

No inspections were carried out at cruelty claim children's unit

No official body had the power to inspect Scotland's biggest children's psychiatric hospital until earlier this year.

Rock band Franz Ferdinand sponsor youth football team

Symington Tinto 2014s picked up the backing of the Scottish group, thanks to a friendship between a club coach and bassist Bob Hardy.

Council sends letter to locals about removing flags

Renfrewshire Council says it made the decision for safety reasons but adds that people can fly them from private property.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Glasgow 2026 lowers minimum age for volunteers to 16

Applications will be invited from next week for thousands of volunteers to take part in the next Commonwealth Games.

Glasgow 2026 lowers minimum age for volunteers to 16

Applications will be invited from next week for thousands of volunteers to take part in the next Commonwealth Games.

Woman shouted Nazi slogan while saluting outside library

Rochelle Green claimed she made the gesture outside the Mitchell Library last year for "entertainment".

Strikes at three Scottish universities in one day

Staff at Robert Gordon University, the University of the West of Scotland and the University of Edinburgh will all strike on Thursday.

Council criticised for 'systemic failure' over death of girl, 13

Robyn Goldie developed peritonitis and died after her mother Sharron Goldie left her and went to the pub.

Scots legend Craig retires after knockout UFC loss

Britain's Paul Craig brings his distinguished 29-fight career to a close as he announces his retirement following defeat by Modestas Buk...

Glasgow wedding venue appeals against events ban

The Haberdashery was denied planning permission to host events over noise complaints.

Man dies and three fall ill after suspected drugs incident

Police Scotland say the alarm was raised in Cambridge Street, in the Cowcaddens area, at about 20:10 on Monday.

'At first, I didn't want to leave' - Idah on Celtic exit

Adam Idah has spoken of the "hate" and "torture" during his time at Celtic but also said it was "the best place eve...

Glasgow friends join Channel 4's Gogglebox cast

A family from Surrey, friends from Glasgow and a couple from the Cotswolds join the Channel 4 show.

One year before Glasgow 2026 - is sport accessible to all?

Glasgow is trying to make sport attractive for disabled people ahead of hosting the Commonwealth Games.

Pair jailed for attack that left man with fatal brain injury

James Small, 31, and Ryan Kearney, 26, attacked Kevin Kennedy after a gathering at Glasgow's Kinning Park

Troubled beauty chain Bodycare to close 32 stores

About 450 jobs will also go after the value chain said it was making losses as costs continue to rise.

Glasgow friends join Channel 4's Gogglebox cast

A family from Surrey, friends from Glasgow and a couple from the Cotswolds join the Channel 4 show.

'No scrutiny' of plan that gave senior council staff £1m pay-out

The Glasgow City Council officials received early retirement and redundancy pay-outs, an Accounts Commission report found.

'My employer lets me teach kids while progressing my tech career'

A new project hopes to boost the dwindling number of computing science teachers.

Wedding venue operated without permission for three years

Glasgow City Council ruled that celebrations at the Haberdashery in Sauchiehall Street were creating too much noise.

Man in court over alleged support for Palestine Action

The 59-year-old appeared in court in Oban accused of encouraging support for the proscribed organisation.

Man reported after girl, 5, assaulted in train station

The incident happened at Glasgow Central Station at around 16:30 on Saturday 12 July.

Firebomb attack at Greenock flats treated as murder bid

The BBC understands an item was thrown through the window of the ground floor property on Sir Michael Street.

My rent's gone up by almost 20% - and my landlord wants to evict me

Glasgow tenant Elle Glenny says the impact of a rent increase has been catastrophic.

£10bn frigate deal 'major boost' for Scottish shipbuilding

The government says the agreement will support thousands of jobs, including more than 2,000 in Scotland.

Showpeople family go into battle over council eviction

Showman Jimmy Stringfellow is facing the fight of his life - to save his Clydeside home.

Murder probe after death of man in Lanark

Scott Boyd was pronounced dead in a property in the Braeside Crescent area.

Banned driver jailed after high-speed police chase

David Walker, 30, went at speeds of 110mph during the chase between Glasgow's and South Lanarkshire.

Death of hospital infection patient investigated by prosecutors

Molly Cuddihy, 23, died at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Tuesday, seven years after a previous hospital-acquired infe...

Showpeople family go into battle over council eviction

Showman Jimmy Stringfellow is facing the fight of his life - to save his Clydeside home.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Fans lose out as bankrupt promoter pulls plug on music festival

The In the City festival was due to be held at Glasgow Green on 23 and 24 August, featuring acts including Unkle.

'Longest urban zipline' plan for Clydeside crane

Developers are to submit proposals for the A-listed Titan crane and Sugar Sheds at Greenock's James Watt Dock.

Glasgow to celebrate Sir Billy Connolly with weekend of events

The Big Yin Weekend will celebrate the Glasgow-born comedian through a mixture of events.

Man jailed for 'battering' mother's ex to death

John Forsyth left Barry Evans with "catastrophic and unsurvivable" injuries after an attack in Wishaw.

Plan to permanently close four libraries scrapped

Argyll and Bute Council says it is no longer considering proposals to shut the sites.

Where does blame lie for Celtic's Champions League exit?

BBC Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English analyses the causes of - and the likely fallout from - Celtic's Champions League exit.

Man jailed for 'battering' mother's ex to death

John Forsyth left Barry Evans with "catastrophic and unsurvivable" injuries after an attack in Wishaw.

Glow up: Dancing festival balloons will light up night

Twenty five hot air balloons will light up Lanarkshire for the 25th Strathaven Balloon Festival.

Speeding driver high on cocaine injured six in M8 crash

Dylan Hood ploughed into an unmarked police vehicle as officers were dealing with another driver.

Billy Connolly says Elton John inspired new artwork

Sir Billy has released four new artworks recalling some of the fondest memories from his life.

Golf simulator licence delayed over 'clubs as weapons' fear

Golf X opened at the former Arthur Street Kitchen in Ayr earlier this year and features two simulator bays.

Crews return to fire at former additional needs school

The Campsie View School building in Lenzie was destroyed by the fire which took hold on Friday night.

Fire destroys former additional needs school as crews battle flames

Nine fire engines and specialist resources were called to Campsie View School on Boghead Road.

Proposal to expand Glasgow Queen Street station unveiled

Network Rail said the plan would make it easier to go from the station to the new look George Square.

Man assaults five-year-old girl in train station

Police are looking for any witnesses to the assault, which happened last month.

Dungeons and Dragons fans face new challenge - save Port Glasgow

The Inverclyde town has been turned into a location for the popular tabletop game by local enthusiasts.

How a cowboy builder ripped off his customers – and got away with it

When the BBC exposed Russell McMaster as a cowboy builder last year, angry clients demanded he be prosecuted.