Diesel trains to run on new £144m electric line

A quarter of the trains on the newly-electrified line between East Kilbride and Glasgow Central will still be diesel initially.

Where did my late husband's Morton's Rolls pension payments go?

Workers at Morton's Rolls Limited complained pension payments defaulted before the firm went bust.

Is upgrading an old skating pond worth £1m?

A hybrid project for Helensburgh skating pond has been proposed, providing ecological benefits.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Celtic 'need to believe in themselves more' - Nancy

Wilfried Nancy believes he has inherited a "quality team" at Celtic that needs "to believe a little bit more in themselves...

Man dead and three injured after disturbance in Glasgow property

Emergency services were called to Berkeley Street in the city about 06:45.

Islanders on Coll propose buyout of former charity base

A converted farmhouse on the island served as headquarters for an international charity for decades.

Man released after woman killed in hit-and-run

The woman was hit by a small black or dark coloured car which failed to stop at the scene.

Council sought contractor to remove flags after staff abused

West Dunbartonshire Council has failed to find anyone to tender for the flag-removal work after verbal abuse claims.

Civic plaza and events space to be created in Erskine

The plan will include a recreational greenspace and garden, with seating areas, natural play features and new walking routes.

Teenagers accused of stabbing Kayden Moy to death on beach

Kayden Moy from East Kilbride died in hospital the day after a large disturbance at Irvine beach in May.

Widow found parts of dead husband's feet in his belongings

Annette Federspiel found her husband's body parts in a bag returned from the funeral directors.

Council apologises to family over lack of support for adopted teenager

The family has won a settlement from the authority after their adopted teenage son was in crisis.

'Massive increase' in flu cases hits hospitals and schools

Flu cases across Scotland jumped by 45% in a week, figures from Public Health Scotland show.

New delay for Turkish-built CalMac ferry MV Isle of Islay

The first of four new CalMac ferries being built in Turkey will not now arrive in Scotland until before Christmas.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

New delay for Turkish-built CalMac ferry MV Isle of Islay

The first of four new CalMac ferries being built in Turkey will not now arrive in Scotland until before Christmas.

Should football fans be banned from games for using pyrotechnics?

The Scottish government is seeking views on whether banning orders should be given out for the use of flares or fireworks at matches.

SFA seals multi-million Hampden naming rights deal

The Scottish FA announces a "multi-million-pound, long-term partnership" with Barclays for the naming rights of the national stadi...

Killer's sentence extended for laundry room rape

Cameron Woods is already serving an 18-and-a-half year sentence for fatally stabbing Robert Fisher.

Winning design for Nelson Mandela statue in Glasgow revealed

Sculptor Alan B Herriot is selected to create the statue which will stand in the city's Nelson Mandela Place.

BBC Scotland HQ evacuated after fire breaks out

Radio and TV bulletins were taken off air after an air conditioning unit caught fire in a plant room at the building in Glasgow.

Scotland's former Ukip leader denies taking pro-Russian payments

A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.

Power restored to homes after strong winds hit Scotland

The vast majority of affected households were on Mull, with some also around the Lochinver area.

Glasgow artists collaborate on painting of Van Gogh

Peter Howson and Ross Muir have joined forces to create a remake of Muir's famous Square Gogh painting.

Central station clock counts down to Glasgow's Commonwealth Games

Glasgow-based artist Agnes Jones designed the clock which features the outlines of athletes.

Biffy Clyro 'angry' as visa error delays US tour

The band say "some genius" filled in the wrong dates on their visa form, making the tour impossible.

Biffy Clyro 'angry' as visa error delays US tour

The band say "some genius" filled in the wrong dates on their visa form, making the tour impossible.

Hollie McRae crashes out of debut rally - but walks away unscathed

The driver said she "fast-tracked" her full rally experience after crashing out on her first competitive event.

People keep using this sculpture as a table - it will cost £30,000 to move it

The Poet and Scholar will switch from Ayr High Street to Rozelle Park, having suffered corrosion damage.

What are the NHS waiting times where you live?

The number of people in Scotland waiting more than a year for an NHS appointment or treatment has fallen.

People keep using this sculpture as a table - it will cost £30,000 to move it

The Poet and Scholar will switch from Ayr High Street to Rozelle Park, having suffered corrosion damage.

John Quigley, chef to stars Bryan Adams and Tina Turner, dies

The Hamilton-born chef opened the Red Onion restaurant in Glasgow after a career catering for touring musicians.

How one of Martin Scorsese's favourite films brought Gaelic to the movies

I Know Where I'm Going was made 80 years ago but still has an impact today.

Scotland fans shook the earth in win over Denmark

Seismic activity was recorded as the Tartan Army celebrated Scotland reaching their first World Cup since 1998.

Rangers sack CEO Stewart & sporting director Thelwell

Rangers remove chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell from their posts with immediate effect.

Singer Callum Beattie: 'The Scotland bus pulled up and that was me till 7am'

Fresh from impromptu World Cup celebrations with the national team, Callum Beattie prepares for the gig of his life.

How one of Martin Scorsese's favourite films brought Gaelic to the movies

I Know Where I'm Going was made 80 years ago but still has an impact today.

'Sad' day as Celtic abandon AGM amid 'sack the board' chants

Celtic's annual meeting is abandoned after shareholders jeered when Ross Desmond accused some fans of being "bullies".

Families claim damages over carbon monoxide leak at primary school

A Scottish local authority is facing nearly 30 damages claims following a carbon monoxide leak at one of its primary schools.

'A long time coming' - £1.49m plan to transform Glasgow's riverside

The Pump House, the last surviving building at the Govan Graving Docks, has lain dormant since the late 1980s.

Jacinda Ardern likens her experience of politics to Nicola Sturgeon's

The former prime minister of New Zealand was speaking at the Glasgow Film Theatre after a screening of a documentary on her life.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Skipinnish singer stunned after band decide to replace him

A social media post by Skipinnish broke the news that singer Norrie "Tago" MacIver would not be part of the group for 2026.

Man, 93, dies after being hit by a car

The 93-year-old pedestrian was hit by a BMW on Wednesday and died in hospital.

Train services resume after damaged wires repaired

Network Rail said that engineers worked through the night to repair the damage after services were disrupted.

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...

Pair jailed for murdering man with machete in revenge attack

Callum Summers and Craig McColl attacked Stuart McGeachie near a pub in Rutherglen in October 2023.

Pair jailed for murdering man with machete in revenge attack

Callum Summers and Craig McColl attacked Stuart McGeachie near a pub in Rutherglen in October 2023.

Travel warning as snow and ice move in across country

A number of snow and ice warning are coming into effect as a deep cold front moves over Scotland.