Ministers reject Ferguson shipyard share ownership bid

The Scottish government seems increasingly likely to take the Ferguson yard in Port Glasgow into public ownership.

Drivers warned as flash flooding causes major delays on A77

Traffic Scotland says the A77 is closed in Ayrshire and drivers are urged to choose an alternative route.

Man burned his lover on cooker ring after argument

William Stevenson and the 24 year-old had an argument at his home in Drumry, West Dunbartonshire last July.

Crown granted more time to prepare for Emma Faulds case

Ross Willox, 40, has denied murdering the youth worker whose body was discovered in the Galloway Forest in June.

Contenders unveiled for Clyde's first opening road bridge

The 184m swing bridge will connect Renfrew to Clydebank and Yoker when it opens in 2022.

Backing sought for basking shark 'safe zone' in Scotland

The world's second largest fish gather in large numbers every year in Scotland's Sea of the Hebrides.

Brexit 'opportunity' to correct farm funding 'failings'

MPs say Brexit offers a chance to correct "failings" in the EU's farm funding formula for Scotland.

Man charged over death of man found in Galston lat

The 33-year-old is due in court on Wednesday after a body was discovered at a flat in Galston, East Ayrshire.

Gangster's son-in-law jailed for informer knife attack

Christopher Kavanagh, son-in-law of Robert Pickett, admitted assaulting Robert Forbes, 54, in August 2017.

Police name victim of A85 crash near Crianlarich

Kenny Mackenzie, 79, was fatally injured in the two-car collision which happened near Crianlarich on Saturday.

Biker, 66, dies after crash with car on A82 in Argyll and Bute

The car driver has been arrested following the collision near Inverbeg in Argyll and Bute on Sunday.

Man charged with street attack on teenager near pub

The 15-year-old is in a stable condition after the alleged serious assault in the Possil area of Glasgow.

Kilmarnock: Angelo Alessio has to restore confidence & replace key players

After a humiliating start to his reign, Kilmarnock manager Angelo Alessio has a big challenge ahead this term. BBC Scotland looks at the iss...

Engineering giant Weir Group sees profits and orders rise

The rise comes after Glasgow-based Weir Group made a big move into global mining.

Diabetic women more likely to have stillborn baby, study finds

A study finds high blood sugar levels and BMI in pregnant diabetics are "key risk factors" for stillbirths.

Boy, 15, in hospital after being stabbed in Glasgow

The teenager is in a stable condition after being attacked in the Possil area of Glasgow.

Mental health minister's son dies on holiday with friends

Charlie Haughey, the 20-year-old son of Clare Haughey, was pronounced dead in Amsterdam on Saturday.

Man dies after motorbike crashes into M74 barrier

The 50-year-old was travelling north on the M74 near Uddington when he crashed his Harley Davidson.

Free parking pilot aims to revive Paisley town centre

The Free for Three parking initiative hopes to help traders in the heart of Paisley.

Cruise firm to create 30 new jobs

Scotland's Cruise Centre is looking to fill sales, customer service and administration posts.

Killers jailed for Glasgow rap music row attack

Kristopher Reynolds and Martin Argyelan attacked Jim Thomson when he complained about them playing rap music.

Police seize cocaine worth £1.4m from joiner's kitchen

Police found 14kg of the drug when they raided the Blantyre home of Daniel Martin

Lewis Capaldi's Chewbacca mask bought by Paolo Nutini

The singer now has plans to raffle the mask to raise funds for a mental health charity.

A77 reopens after Ayrshire flash flooding

Police say water on the major commuter route has subsided but motorists are urged to take care.

Hazard app 'to save construction workers' lives'

The technology, developed by a Glasgow university, helps designers see problems before they go into site plans.

Arrest over 'sectarian' disturbance amid Glasgow flute march

A man is expected to appear in court following the march in the east end of Glasgow.

Man dies and two women in hospital after M8 crash

An air ambulance landed on the carriageway after an Audi crashed through the central barrier.

Air ambulance lands on M8 amid serious crash

The major route was closed in both directions while emergency crews attended the scene.

Two teenagers injured in 'unprovoked' Balloch Country Park attack

A 16-year-old was punched and a 19-year-old hit on the head with a brick at Balloch Country Park.

Further delay over Scotland's clinical waste disposal

The firm tasked with disposing of Scotland's medical waste does not yet have planning permission for a treatment site.

New marine strandings app launched

A marine stranding scheme hopes to improve information on where whales, dolphins and seals come to grief.

Boarding schools become next focus of Scottish Abuse Inquiry

As the phase investigating male-run establishments winds up, attention will turn to boarding schools next year.

Manager embezzled £200,000 to fund lavish lifestyle

Maria Weir stole the money while she was an operations manager at Scottish Intellectual Asset Management.

Police recover body from river in search for missing man

The family of Gregor Gibbons, who has not been seen since 2 July, have been notified.

Serco begins asylum seeker lock-change evictions in Glasgow

Serco, which gives free housing to 300 people, said it will not budge from its eviction timetable.

Accountancy firm Campbell Dallas expands in north east

Campbell Dallas takes over long-established Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Williamson and Dunn.

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Oban, Coll, Colonsay and Tiree flights secured for four years

Hebridean Air Services is given the contract after fears that flights would be grounded..

Protest planned outside Gemini Rail depot as it faces closure

The Gemini Rail site in Glasgow where Scotrail trains are maintained is due to close.

Galston murder inquiry launched in after body discovered

Stewart Clelland was found dead in his flat in Ayrshire the morning after a disturbance was heard.

Carluke killer jailed for stabbing neighbour 47 times

Quintus Montague murdered Paul Halley after an argument escalated into a physical fight last July.

Police probe after man stabbed outside primary school

The 38-year-old victim was attacked on Greenfield Road, just yards from St Cuthbert's Primary School in Hamilton, at about 10:50.

Sex attacker 'chanced his arm' in Clydebank woods assault

Craig Galbraith saw a woman he found "attractive" on a bus and the led her to nearby woods.

Man jailed for attacking brother's killer in the dock

Ronald Gatti punched murder accused Paul Beattie just minutes after a jury convicted him of the culpable homicide of James Gatti.

Youth charged with drug offences after schoolboy death

The 17-year-old appeared in court last week and was freed pending further inquiries.

Man jailed for streaming child sex abuse from Philippines

Mathew Bell was told he had sunk to "new depths of depravity" with his sick crimes as he was sentenced to nine years.

Flight delay court cases could close routes, says Loganair boss

Loganair's chief executive says lawyers are aggressively targeting airlines over cancellations due to the weather.

University pledge for care-system students

All Scotland's universities change their policies to help more people who have been in care become students.

Shrimp wrapped: Scots firm developing biodegradable packaging

The Scottish company says its method using langoustine shells is more environmentally-friendly than others.

Police name woman killed after Land Rover 'lost control'

Theresa John, 67, was a passenger in the vehicle which crashed into a car on the A82 at Dumbarton.