Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.

The country's transport networks are set to be tested in the coming weeks as winter brings an increased likelihood of extreme weather.

Police have launched a murder investigation after 50-year-old Robert Best's body was discovered in a field in Inverclyde field.

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

It comes a month after the judge leading the inquiry into Mr Bayoh's death in police custody stood down.

Legal academic says sub judice, contempt laws and judicial rules do not prevent Scottish ministers discussing the transgender prisoner policy court case.

"Upgrading the line would re-establish a transport link between Stirling, Alloa and Dunfermline with improved links to Edinburgh Airport and the city centre."

The Scottish Government has been given the same credit rating as the UK, as it plans to issue its first financial bonds.

A café which was up for sale at a Clydebank train station has been snapped up by a buyer within six days

A number of ferry services have been cancelled on Thursday due to adverse weather.