William Feely was found guilty of the murder of Michael Lincoln on Tuesday, 16 December, following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. 

Engineering firm Amey will replace a series of barriers on the M74 Candermill Road overbridge near Larkhall between 2 and 22 February.

Working in tandem with petrochemical firm Ineos, who closed the plant's adjoining oil refinery last spring, the government cash will secure 500 jobs at the site.

Justin Currie, Jacob Alon, Kathryn Joseph, Eddi Reader and Hamish Hawk hit out as members of Franz Ferdinand, Glasvegas and Idlewild back open letter.

Traffic Scotland has announced that the trunk road will be shut in both directions after structural investigations took place on Tuesday.

Tory MSP Craig Hoy said that the revaluations posed ‘an existential threat’ to small firms, amid reports some businesses faced rises of more than £10,000.

A former Scottish Police Federation leader warns Scotland is dangerously exposed to modern terror attacks, arguing frontline officers must be trained to use firearms as threats evolve and specialist armed units risk arriving too late.

Environmental groups including RSPB Scotland have resigned from a key Scottish Government farming policy group, citing lack of meaningful reform.

A caravan park and historic inn on a renowned tourist route are being marketed for sale

A major Scottish broadcaster has received a boost to plans that would result in the cessation of a dedicated news programme for the north-east of Scotland.

Genius Brewing declares conditions for challenger brands have come 'incredibly tough'

The finds span 5,000 years - and shed new light on the distant past

The UK Government pledges £120m to secure Grangemouth ethylene complex, saving 500 jobs at the plant and hundreds more in the supply chain.

A trio of island community groups are celebrating financial backing from the Scottish Government to the tune of £85,000.

Police are investigating after three women were sexually assaulted in separate incidents on the same evening in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh.

Sentences of up to five years in prison could be handed out for dog theft after MSPs passed new legislation at Holyrood.

Police are investigating the death of a man in Motherwell after his body was discovered in a flat on Monday afternoon.

New research shows that one in three plumbing and heating firms in Scotland plan to stop recruiting for the next three years

The remains of adults and children appear to have been buried in a hurry

Nick Nairn to focus on Port of Menteith restaurant and cook school as Apex plans new future for Dunblane Hydro restaurant

Glasgow’s Subway will be ready to use driverless trains next year, according to the latest update.

A teacher 'lost his cool' before grabbing and pushing an autistic pupil, a teaching watchdog has found

Angela Constance has survived a Holyrood vote of no confidence after SNP and Green MSPs closed ranks behind the Justice Secretary. But Labour is now threatening a second vote.

The first passengers have embarked on Lumo's low-cost train service from Glasgow to London.

The 291 bed development will be built over the Lilybank car park behind Ashton Lane and Byres Road. 

The record setting day broke previously highs set during major events like the Edinburgh Festivals and Taylor Swift and Oasis concerts at Murrayfield.

She says the decision is necessary in order to continue serving her constituents 'openly and honestly' and in line with her conscience.

New figures show suspected drug deaths in Scotland rose nearly 20% in the latest quarter, despite flat 12-month totals.

Plans to change a historic picture framer’s workshop into a restaurant have been recommended for approval

The ‘much-anticipated’ arrival will add a new dining option to Silverburn’s stable of eateries, which range from pizza and kebabs to Thai and Greek cuisine.

The total number of households is expected to increase by 6.7% over the decade, rising to a total of 2.68 million.

Prestwick Airport, which has been owned by the Scottish Government since 2013, has revealed its financial results and flagged a 'transformational' development.

Angela Constance will face a no-confidence vote after claims she misrepresented child abuse expert Professor Alexis Jay during a Holyrood debate on grooming gangs.

The broadcaster says that three British women who were allegedly trafficked appear in the paedophile’s records of UK flights.

On Saturday 6 December, Lili Stojanova, 54, was found unresponsive in a property on Milnbank Road following reports of a possible disturbance.

The FSB has called on the Scottish Government to shelter small businesses by cutting the amount of annual tax they pay on their properties.

The real estate mogul turned commander in chief is seeking $5bn in damages for defamation and an additional $5bn for violating trade practices. 

In a letter to Tim Davie, the outgoing director general of the BBC, Culture Secretary Angus Robertson expressed his concern over the ‘inaccuracy'.

Part of the 350 foot Garmouth Viaduct fell into the River Spey on Sunday morning, shocking residents for whom the bridge has become a regular walking spot.

Mark Connor, 32, was last seen in the Cairnhill Circus area near Crookston Train Station around 3.35pm on Monday, 15 December.

Housing secretary Màiri McAllan has been warned to intervene to prevent humiliating court action as councils repeatedly breach the law by denying homeless people their legal human right to some kind of roof over their heads.

Hotels in Scotland have outshone the sector in the UK as a whole significantly

Glasgow is set to host an international music, arts and dance festival celebrating cultural expression from around the globe.

Angela Constance has warned of delays, prolonged procedures and appeals in sexual offence cases after a landmark judgment found how they have been conducted in Scotland for more than a decade put at risk the accused right to a fair.

Dr Anton Puzorjov harnesses ancient fermentation techniques to create non-alcholic beverage

The public spending watchdog has slammed management and oversight arrangements at the troubled Scottish Government heritage agency Historic Environment Scotland as 'unacceptable'.

Highland Council has apologised for disruption after the Corran Ferry was taken off service due to a fault.

The Auditor General's report into the troubled heritage agency Historic Environment Scotland (HES) raises big questions for the Scottish Government and the cabinet minister responsible for the organisation, Angus Robertson.

The suicide prevention charity the Samaritans has dismissed two senior volunteers who called for the removal of the charity's chair as they opposed an overhaul in how the organisation is run.

Climate change and sustainability are some of the most pressing issues facing today’s society and there are no easy solutions to fixing the long-term damage that has resulted from the use of fossil fuels and the disposable attitude to resources.