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A man has been given a warning after a social media threat made against former Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell

The studio behind Grand Theft Auto claimed £70million in tax relief last year, while paying out more than £80m in dividends

The public cost of chartering Scotland’s emergency ferry is set to rocket to £26 million — £12m more than it cost to buy — as the country’s flagship new vessel was sidelined for at least four months.

Campaigners have written to all of Scotland's political parties asking them to consider a manifesto pledge to save a cottage designed and built by Robert Burns

THIS week’s Icon has been hailed by alternative rock and heavy metal journal the Scots Magazine as “one of Scotland’s most important musical figures”.

Following the publication of new research, Dr Ruth Pearce says that the government and public bodies must 'genuinely consult' with trans young people.

Open letter calls for more support to unleash 'untapped potential' of £5.7 billion arts industry.

Scotland’s Culture Secretary has been urged to “come clean” over what he knew about the alleged misuse of public funds by a senior member of Scotland’s scandal-hit heritage body

HIV organisations and sex workers warn Ash Regan’s proposed prostitution law could undermine Scotland’s goal of ending new transmissions by 2030.

Here are five names in Scottish theatre either making waves currently or about to make a splash.

Public spending auditors are to probe Scotland’s entire ferry fiasco while the cost of its most notorious vessel is spiralling beyond a quarter of a billion pounds.

Refugee advocate Giel Malual completes a 900-mile walk to raise funds for Sudan, urging Scotland to pay attention to the humanitarian crisis.

Find out who was unmasked on The Masked Singer 2026 tonight (January 24) as Arctic Fox's real identity was finally revealed on the ITV show.

Downpours and strong winds are set to affect Scotland through the weekend and into next week, with the Met Office warning of further disruption as unsettled weather continues to sweep across the UK.

A 29-year-old man has died following a crash in Bridge of Earn.

WEvolution changed the lives of more than 1500 Scottish women from some of the country’s poorest communities over the last 15 years, turning them into entrepreneurs. Now, as Scottish Government funding dries up, it must close. Our Writer at Large r...

The peculiar stone circle has been attracting people to this Glasgow area for decades.

This 'colourful town' that is known for its 'spectacular' views has been named the happiest place to live in Scotland.

An ambassador for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has revealed she and her fianceé were subjected to racial abuse after posting photos of their engagement online

A former conductor of the Scottish Ballet has died at the age of 87

Italy has recalled its ambassador to Switzerland after the controversial release of the owner of a nightclub which burned down on New Year's Eve, killing 40 people

A mansion which was once home to Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and occultist Alesteir Crowley will open its doors to the public

The output of new music and tracks by Scottish artists, especially those not on major labels, has fallen dramatically since BBC Radio Scotland axed its specialist late night shows

Robert Burns was a nature lover. Here's how, in honour of the bard, to have a more nature-friendly haggis, neeps and tatties

New analysis shows Scottish graduates now leave university £35,000 less in debt than English students as fees rise south of the border.

A legal bid has been launched to secure protected status for a brutalist landmark under threat of being bulldozed

C&C Group tells stock market that trade has been below board's expectations

The accountancy firm has appointed a new office senior partner for the Scottish city office

Steep price rises in recent years underline the importance of a solid budgeting plan

Some say Donald Trump’s fickle disregard for America’s allies suggests that something fundamental has changed. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines the evidence

The UK must rejoin the European Union to protect itself economically and to make it more secure in "dangerous world", according to a leading SNP MP.

Artists staged a peaceful pro-Palestine protest at Glasgow’s CCA, creating a ‘Liberated Zone’ amid cultural tensions and leadership fallout.

Islanders on Lewis are celebrating after local “happy chappy” Stephen Libby won The Traitors in a tense final episode

Burns Night celebrates poet Robert Burns on January 25 with music, food and tradition. Learn the meaning, history and customs behind the event.

More than 3 million taxpayers have still not filed their HMRC Self Assessment return

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is "completely untrue" she applied pressure to get the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to open on schedule despite concerns around its water supply

Almost £60m for building and buying new housing is set to go unspent by the council this year, something an opposition councillor has called ‘scandalous’.

Glasgow-based STV underlines challenging conditions in the advertising market

There is a slight schedule change for the final of The Traitors series 4, with it airing later than normal.

Ash Regan has launched a furious attack on SNP colleagues after they opposed her bid to criminalise buying sex in Scotland, accusing them of siding with traffickers and pimps as a bitter party divide spills into public view.

The Scottish Greens have called for "immediate action" as a protestor accused of breaking into RAF Brize Norton prepares to begin refusing water as well as food

An Australian family who argued their Musselburgh holiday flat lets their parents see their grandchildren have won a two-year battle to keep renting it out.

The mother of Milly Main, who died after contracting an infection at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, has urged Nicola Sturgeon to be honest about what she knew before it opened, as the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry hears evidence of pressure, denia...

Glasgow has seen a 65 per cent rise in foreign investment pouring into the city, with shops from abroad opening in Silverburn and elsewhere.

A pub boss has been given a boost in a bid to turn around the fortunes of a struggling village watering hole.

A new £1.3m ‘concept’ store which will create 40 new jobs is to open on a retail park in the Scottish Borders.

Fans of a Tim Hortons outlet near Strathclyde University will need to find another spot for their coffee and doughnuts after the store closed.

A Pepsi Max flavour discontinued in the UK 30 years ago has been spotted in Home Bargains, and shoppers have labelled it their "new favourite".

More than 2,600 motorists could be owed money for being incorrectly caught speeding due to a National Highways error - find out if you are one