Storm warning cancels Great Scottish Run child events

The cancelled runs include a 2.5km junior race, a toddler dash and a one mile mini run for under nines

Council furious as job centre to close without consultation

Cambuslang Jobcentre is to close by January with customers and staff transferred to Rutherglen.

Where will a tourist tax be introduced in Scotland?

From this week anyone booking an overnight stay in Edinburgh next July will have to pay the visitor levy.

Man jailed for sexual abuse dating back to 1966

David Corrigan attacked three victims in Paisley over a near 40-year period between 1966 and 2005.

Should Rangers fear Sturm Graz in Europa League?

How difficult a game do Rangers face against Sturm Graz in the Europa League?

Scot murdered in LA had sought restraining order against accused

June Bunyan, 37, applied for a restraining order against Jonathan Renteria in December 2023, citing domestic violence.

Man accused of killing Scots gang members in Spain fears reprisals

Michael Riley is charged with the murders of Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr in Feungirola on 31 May.

Clyde shipbuilding welding centre back on track after UK funds pledge

The facility beside the Clyde had been in doubt because of an SNP ban on providing public funds for munitions.

Police bid to trace group after car park rape near Loch Lomond

Officers want to trace people who spoke to the 32-year-old woman after the incident on Saturday.

'It's hard when fans turn' - Martin needs 'big run'

Kevin Thomson admits he feels "really sorry" for Rangers head coach Russell Martin and the "humanity" of a situation the...

Two arrested over death of man in Airdrie

Kevin Samuel Bowman, 30 died following a disturbance in Airdrie in the early hours of 18 September.

Judge says four years jail for M8 crash 'may seem inadequate'

Dylan Hood was high on cocaine and had been driving at 134mph just before the three-car collision

Police investigate pole thrown through mosque window

A pole was thrown through a window while children were inside the building. in Clarkston on Wednesday.

Ayrshire neighbours in one of football's fiercest rivalries

The needle off the pitch clearly never ends. The needle on it should be quite the sight to behold. Friday's meeting could be a wee bit t...

Missing ashes: 70 people contact police in funeral fraud probe

Officers are investigating the former A Milne funeral directors in Glasgow and Dumbarton.

Anti-abortion campaigner arrested for second time

Rose Docherty was holding a sign outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Former Lib Dem leader Menzies Campbell dies aged 84

Campbell led the Liberal Democrats from 2006 to 2007 and was the MP for North East Fife at Westminster for 28 years.

Man arrested for alleged rape in Glasgow city centre

Emergency services went to Anchor Lane early on Thursday morning.

Ayrshire neighbours in one of football's fiercest rivalries

The needle off the pitch clearly never ends. The needle on it should be quite the sight to behold. Friday's meeting could be a wee bit t...

Man appears in court after death of woman in Newmilns

Sam Kelly appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Thursday facing a single charge of murder.

Footballer Shaun Rooney cleared of attacking teenager

The 29-year-old was accused of attacking an 18-year-old in Glasgow last year.

Celtic face storied Red Star in Europa opener

Like Celtic, Red Star are a club desperate to shine brightly on the continental stage once more, writes BBC Scotland commentator Liam McLeod...

Man murdered young bus driver by crashing van in suicide attempt

Gordon Stirling died and two passengers were hurt following the crash on the A77 on 14 August 2023.

Where are Britain's worst major train stations for cancellations?

Figures show around one in 13 scheduled stops at City Thameslink were cancelled over the past year.

Hotel attacker made threats day before stabbing six people

Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh, 28, attacked his victims at the Park Inn in Glasgow city centre on 26 June 2020.

Woman's body found after River Leven search

The 47-year old woman has been formally identified and her next of kin has been made aware.

Royal Regiment of Scotland granted freedom of Argyll & Bute

More than 100 soldiers marched through Lochgilphead town centre, with bayonets fixed and colours flying.

Ferguson on music, memory and dementia projects

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson tells BBC Breakfast about his love of music and work with dementia charities.

Glasgow University student affected by Gazan family travel rules

Some students say they will have to give up their university places rather than leave family in Gaza.

AI industrial park in Irvine 'could bring £15bn investment'

A UK-based company announces plan to create one of Europe's largest artificial intelligence infrastructure hubs at a site in North Ayrsh...

Take That to bring Circus Live tour to Glasgow

They will perform 11 shows during their UK and Ireland tour, including two homecoming gigs in Manchester.

Can food markets help tackle Glasgow's obesity crisis?

A £1mproject will examine why many Glaswegians suffer from a poor diet limited in fruit, vegetables and high fibre foods.

Ferguson on music, memory and dementia projects

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson tells BBC Breakfast about his love of music and work with dementia charities.

'I want a bit of The Slosh put into one of my Strictly dances'

LA-based showbiz presenter Ross King says he wants to get some Scottish elements into his dance routines.

'Forgotten' royal castle uncovered on Scottish island

Archaeologists say the fortress was owned by ancestors of Scotland's medieval Lord of the Isles.

Man dies and another in hospital after disturbance at house

A 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene in Hamilton Drive in Airdrie.

Family reunited with missing cat after nine years

Fran Henriquez received a phone call from the SSPCA saying they had found tabby cat George, who she assumed had died years ago.

Plane paint protest risked disaster, trial told

Two Just Stop Oil activists are on trial after aircraft at Stansted Airport were targeted.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Cheating scandal rocks world stone skimming championships

Several competitors on the Scottish island of Easdale used stones that were ground down to be perfectly circular.

How can the Ferguson shipyard have a future?

Scottish shipbuilding is enjoying a renaissance, but will the small shipyard at the centre of Scotland's ferries saga be a part of it?

Mobile drug consumption units could be introduced in Scotland

The Scottish Affairs Committee found smaller mobile facilities could be more cost-effective, while reaching a greater number of drug users.

M&D's theme park owners to run Glasgow's Christmas events

George Square, which usually hosts the Christmas lights switch-on and a market, is currently closed for refurbishment.

Scotland's housing emergency 'getting worse', expert warns

John Mills, head of housing at Fife Council, said demand had soared since the Covid pandemic due to the number of relationship breakdowns.

Campaigners call for direct award of ferry to Ferguson shipyard

Community leaders and politicians write to the first minister, urging him to ensure a replacement for MV Lord of the Isles is built in Scotl...

Mum makes history by completing 'world's toughest triathlon'

Lyndsey Blair crossed the Paris finish line of the "world's toughest triathlon" more than 95 hours after she set off from Lond...

'Rodgers & Celtic bring board relief but fan unrest remains'

Celtic's board will hope a series of wins will reduce the pressure on them but the anger has not subsided, despite victory in Kilmarnock...

Has Martin lost backing to turn Rangers around?

BBC Scotland looks at the crisis facing Rangers head coach Russell Martin following defeat by Hearts.

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.

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.