Furious families have criticised ‘heartless’ council bosses over a decision to remove memorials from the grounds of a crematorium.

Ministers have been accused of "rewarding failure" in awarding a major new ferry contract to state-owned operator CalMac without a public tender in a decision that could cost taxpayers more than £4 billion over the next decade.

Ministers are under fire for awarding a no-bid lifeline ferry services contract to state-owned CalMac while tripling the cost — even after the business regulator indicated it was unlawful.

Alex Salmond's widow Moira has donated a treasured letter to the Linlithgow Museum to mark the first anniversary of her husband passing.

Scots overwhelmingly back a new tax on wealthy landowners which could bring in £450 million for the public purse, according to a major new poll

Giant of Scottish culture who shouted 'goal' as Renton scored in bed

John Swinney has said he would like to be involved in trade talks between the UK and US following meetings with President Donald Trump about whisky.

The SNP party conference gets underway for 2025 in Aberdeen

Christina McKelvie, the late SNP MSP who died in March, will be honoured at party conference with the launch of a women's mentor scheme.

John Swinney crushed internal dissent at the SNP conference, securing overwhelming support for his high-stakes independence strategy. But with his leadership now explicitly tied to winning 65 seats and delivering a referendum, the biggest questions r...

Mary Attenborough and Michael Gallagher have written an extraordinary memoir of their life together: a tale of terror, love, lies and redemption. They tell all to our Writer at Large

John Swinney avoided a major SNP rebellion over his party's strategy towards achieving Scottish independence.

An SNP minister has been confronted by party councillors over the state of social care in Scotland, with warnings unpaid carers are at risk of "breaking".

A man has been arrested after a hospital in Aberdeen was evacuated on Friday night.

A North Glasgow community hub had to be evacuated after a group of youngsters set off fireworks inside.

What is the Land Reform Bill trying to achieve? According to the Scottish Government, the new legislation aims to change how land is owned and managed in our rural and island communities for the better

The emergency department of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary had to be evacuated after a man assaulted others on Friday night.

Two accommodation booking sites are not fully set up to implement Edinburgh’s new ‘tourist tax’ despite charges taking effect this month.

One of Scotland's oldest and most prominent private schools has broken ground on a new type of learning space. Here's why.

Concerns have been raised that Edinburgh Council is "emboldening" anti-migrant activity by failing to remove Scotland flags from lampposts.

GMB Scotland says outdated procurement laws are costing Scotland skilled jobs and contracts.

New research shows overwhelming public support for land taxes and stronger community powers as Holyrood faces pressure to toughen the Land Reform Bill.

SNP rebels have been given a boost after polling reveals public support for their independence strategy.

The billionaire brothers who own bus companies across Scotland have posted record profits

Brian Souter's family investment office is backing the acquisition

Highland Spring closes in on £200m turnover target after year of growth

As a tentative ceasefire takes hold, Foreign Editor David Pratt examines whether Israel’s ultranationalists might yet try to scupper what is already a very fragile peace plan

The Futures Institute is intended to help prepare students for an 'increasingly complex and challenging world beyond school.'

Finding ways to bring key activities back home is becoming a top priority for companies in a world riven by trade tensions

Today's cartoon is on the story that Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel peace prize.

Andy Park shaped Radio Clyde, Channel 4, and BBC Scotland. He produced John Byrne’s brilliant, Bafta-winning TV comedy drama, Tutti Frutti and interviewed such musicians as Mick Jagger and Frank Zappa. Russell Leadbetter meets an inspiring Scot

A MAN has been charged after two people were 'assaulted' at a Scottish hospital.

Police are dealing with an ongoing incident on the A941 in Moray this afternoon.

TWO children were among four people taken to hospital after a crash in Aberdeenshire this afternoon.

Female firefighters in Scotland have been forced to go home to change sanitary pads due to poor fire station facilities, the FBU has said.

A total of 16 life preservers are set to be installed on the Kincardine Bridge after recent incidents on the route.

If you’re on the lookout for a great getaway, somewhere with plenty to do and numerous outdoor spaces to explore, the vibrant city of Dunfermline should be at the very top of your list.

SNP Cabinet Secretary Màiri McAllan says she won’t rush to be First Minister, praising John Swinney and reflecting on motherhood and leadership ahead of the party’s Aberdeen conference.

The key takeaways from our in-depth exploration of Scotland's film and TV industry.

Police are hunting for a driver after a van hit a bridge this morning, leaving Glasgow Central train services suspended.

The property was sold by the McMillan Hotels group in 2022

Richard Gadd, Lauren Lyle, Alan Cumming, Brian Cox and Bella Ramsey will feature in new productions.

Students across college campuses in Lanarkshire trialled a financial incentive to encourage recycling through the use of Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs).

MSPs have written to UEFA to warn that Scotland's World Cup qualifier game against Belarus should not go ahead.

The DEC has repeated its appeal for donations to the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal after a ceasefire was agreed for Gaza.

Nicola Sturgeon is making a "quick dash" to Aberdeen on Sunday to speak at SNP conference - here is why it has been added to the conference agenda last minute.

HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair, October 11 – 19, open from 10am - 4pm (open late until 8pm on Thursday 16 October).

An MP has said he believes progress is being made on securing  infrastructure funding that will allow the return of a passenger and freight ferry service from Rosyth to mainland Europe.

A convicted thug has been found guilty of killing a man in a brutal knife attack.

Perfume company Jo Malone London has launched at Silverburn.