Artist swaps Duke of Wellington traffic cone for paper-reading pigeon

The Duke of Wellington statue traditionally has a traffic cone atop its head - but a street artist has given the landmark a comical makeover...

Stranraer-Ayr rail line to undergo major upgrade

Network Rail is investing £1m to prevent flooding blocking the track between Stranraer and Ayr.

Police seek witnesses after man tried to choke woman on train

The attack took place about 19.15 on Monday 3 November.

Concerns over plans to build new school on toxic land

East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to site the new Lenzie Academy on Whitegates Park.

Artist turns Glaswegian nostalgia into gallery art

The Glaswegian artist's work is filled with nostalgia for his working class childhood in Whiteinch.

Tributes to five young people killed in Ireland road crash

The principal of the college where one of the young people who died in a road crash in County Louth taught says she was a "master of he...

Glasgow launches bid to host 2035 Women's World Cup

Hampden, Celtic Park and Ibrox all have the capability to stage games for the football tournament.

Pair admit murdering man over mistaken identity

The High Court in Glasgow heard how the victim was hit with by a car and stabbed with a machete.

Firefighters leave scene after blaze in six-storey building

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said seven appliances and specialist resources responded to the incident on West Nile Street on Saturda...

Body found in search for missing busker Lewis Cuthbert

A body was recovered from the River Clyde, near the Pacific Quay area of Glasgow, on Tuesday.

Why Bodo/Glimt miracle worker might appeal to Celtic

Reported Celtic target Kjetil Knutsen has taken Bodo/Glimt and Norwegian football to new heights.

Rally driving debut for daughter of tragic world champion Colin McRae

Colin McRae's daughter will make her competitive driving debut at Kielder Forest in the Roger Albert Clark Rally.

Driver killed after early morning crash on M74

Police say the collision took place on Junction 5 of the M74 at about 06.55 on Monday.

Man arrested after rape in Glasgow city centre lane

The incident was first reported about 03:10 on Wednesday.

STV journalists to vote on strike before Christmas

Members of the NUJ are considering taking strike action over plans to axe news bulletins filmed in Aberdeen.

New Bishopbriggs road granted planning permission

The route will connect an upgraded Torrance Roundabout and Lochgrog Roundabout, and include the replacement of a section of Crosshill Road.

Rally driving debut for daughter of tragic world champion Colin McRae

Colin McRae's daughter will make her competitive driving debut at Kielder Forest in the Roger Albert Clark Rally.

Crime author says book festival is like the 'spine' of her career

Crime writer Denise Mina has been a stalwart of Aye Write since it started in 2005, only missing three.

Scotland's first wind farm 'supercharged' after upgrade

ScottishPower said the new turbines could now generate enough energy to power the equivalent of 57,000 homes.

'I am doing OK. I have my moments... I have lost my daughter'

Greenock Morton manager Dougie Imrie tells BBC Scotland about the loss he feels after losing his baby daughter and the support shown him by ...

Woman accused of murdering aunt may not face trial

Louise Markson, 51, is charged with killing Susan Sergison at a property in Hamilton in January.

Boy, 13, rushed to hospital after Bonfire Night stabbing

The teenager was seriously assaulted in the Paisley's Gauze Street area.

A 20-minute date with a Tinder predator destroyed my life for years

Nadia said the abuse started after she ended their date early because of "red flags".

Designs unveiled for Nelson Mandela statue in Glasgow

Five models will be on display in Glasgow City Chambers until 14 November for viewing by the public

Bus driver who ran over pedestrian given community service

First Bus driver Amarjit Singh admitted killing Scott Willies by careless driving on Great Western Road in January 2024.

'Scotland's oldest bakery' up for sale after 200 years

Barry and Claire Taylor are the sixth generation to run Scotland's oldest bakery in Strathaven, South Lanarkshire.

Records detail lives of people who fought for land rights

About 16,000 entries from 1883's Napier Commission have been published by National Records of Scotland.

'Notable reduction' in Bonfire Night disruption

Police say between Halloween and Bonfire Night, 833 calls needed a local or specialist response, almost 500 fewer than last year.

Five more arrests in gang feud investigation

Police said a 55-year-old man was charged in connection with an alleged serious assault on Pitcairn Grove in Edinburgh on 22 May.

West Coast Main Line reopens after landslip derails train

No trains have been running north of Preston and south of Carlisle since the derailment near Shap.

Folk musician and BBC presenter Archie Fisher dies aged 86

The singer, songwriter and guitarist had presented BBC Radio Scotland's Travelling Folk from 1983 to 2010.

Overflowing bin hubs cause concern for residents

The council has been rolling out new shared bin hubs across the city which have been placed on the street in front of people's homes.

Museum curator behind Connolly's Banana Boots dies

Dr Elspeth King was best known for her 16 years at the People's Palace and for leading the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.

Gerrard came 'very close' to Rangers return

Steven Gerrard reveals he was "very close" to returning to Rangers as manager but ultimately turned down the role because things w...

How Scotland shaped Frankenstein on page and screen

The latest film of the classic tale uses Scottish locations which inspired director Guillermo Del Toro.

All you need to know about Glasgow 2026 as tickets go on sale

Glasgow will host a stripped-back Games in 2026, with 10 sports and using four venues in the city.

Bricklayer's fond farewell to the River City set he built

James Lacey helped to build some of the exteriors and The Tall Ship pub in the long-running Scottish soap opera.

How Scotland shaped Frankenstein on page and screen

The latest film of the classic tale uses Scottish locations which inspired director Guillermo Del Toro.

The community garden that inspired a comic book

Twelve children created the book about two children discovering the secrets of the Drying Green Community Garden.

Who are the workers who will fire Scotland's space industry?

It is hoped the number of employees in Scotland's space industry will rocket to 20,000 in the next 10 years.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

In pictures: The Northern Lights in Scotland

Pictures of the Northern Lights from across Scotland and Northern Ireland taken by our Weather Watchers

The town where four restaurants have been 'firebombed' in six years

Four restaurants in Bothwell have been struck by arson attacks in a six year period.

Scottish SPCA staff announce strike action on Bonfire Night

About 140 workers at the animal charity will walk out for 24 hours on 5 November over "chronic low pay".

'My wife died in childbirth but wasn't told she'd been given labour drug overdose'

Jacqui Hunter died less than 24 hours after being told that her daughter had died in the womb.

Man's body found four months after he fell from Clyde ferry

A major search was launched after the man fell from the ferry travelling between Gourock and Dunoon in June.

What did we learn from Rohl's Rangers Ibrox debut?

BBC Scotland's Kheredine Idessane reviews Danny Rohl's first home match as Rangers head coach, which produced a maiden three points ...

Drones could fly medicines and mail in Argyll and Bute

More than £500,000 has been announced by the UK government to further explore the use of drones in the area.

Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors

Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland.

'Eating disorder myths made it harder for me to graduate'

Hayley Morrison faced a rollercoaster of highs and lows after she was diagnosed with an eating disorder.