Other long waits of 79, 64 and 53 hours were also raised at FMQs by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross.

Warnings the UK is already in recession and the government's plans to cut taxes lead the papers.

The annual British Social Attitudes report shows attitudes towards Scotland's constitutional status have polarised.

A former Royal Navy diver and an Australian food stylist have also entered this year's competition.

The average life expectancy in Scotland last year for men was 76.6 years and 80.8 for women, figures show.

Administrators are appointed at Arjowiggins Group mills in Aberdeen as well as Kent.

The 1.25% rise will be reversed from 6 November and a levy to fund health and social care will be axed.

More than 200 events celebrating stories and literature are planned in Wigtown over 10 days.

Richard Warnock pled guilty to a murder conspiracy charge after organising three attacks in Greenock.

The energy secretary reiterates Scottish opposition to new fracking licences after England lifts a ban.

Donald Trump and his children are accused in a New York lawsuit of overstating valuations to pay less tax.

The former Army reservist targeted three women over nine years from southern Scotland to Stirling.

The sighting was given in a statement to police reinvestigating the disappearance of a mother and son.

Police say the incidents in Aberdeen were extremely dangerous and appealed for information.

Non-league club Doncaster City believe an ancient treaty should see them earn a place in next season's Scottish Cup.

Scottish minsters want young people to help draw up school reforms - what might happen?

Podcast hosts Laura and Dawn say their experiences of ADHD show no two people are the same.

How a disillusioned art teacher landed the job designing the quiz show's coveted prize.

Wullie Gibson, 38, and his 17-year-old son Lewis finish a League 1 game on the same pitch.

Researchers find the bird - which was tagged in the Borders - took an unusual route south to Spain.

Zander Murray became the first senior professional footballer in Scotland to come out as gay last week.

The immersion room at Ninewells hospital is the first of it's kind in Scotland.

The Gala Fairydean Rovers striker became the first Scottish senior footballer to publicly announce that he was gay.

A new MSP has been sworn in at Holyrood, becoming the first member to swear allegiance to King Charles.

An artist's lockdown project to create a Wall of Death fairground attraction has proved a new lease of life for volunteers.

People from charities and organisations supported by the Queen remember her warmth and enthusiasm.

Before defending her world title against Terri Harper, Scot Hannah Rankin says the status of the fight is "a long time coming".

Liam Fox to be named Dundee United head coach as Rangers defender picks up injury.

John McGinn is ready for a "pinch me moment" as Scotland captain on his 50th cap, but is aiming for many more international appearances.

Jim Goodwin is facing a Scottish FA hearing after the Aberdeen manager accused Hibernian centre-half Ryan Porteous of "blatant cheating".

Josh Doig and Declan Gallagher are added to the Scotland squad for the remaining Nations League matches at home to the Republic of Ireland and away to Ukraine.