Glasgow will be the starting point for Don McLean's final UK and Ireland tour, with the veteran singer-songwriter choosing the city to open an eight-date farewell run in May 2027.

Motorists are being urged to avoid a major route in the Borders a fire forced the closure of the road in both directions.

“Our country now has the lowest life expectancy in western Europe,” the report said.

Glasgow councillor Fiona Higgins has warned of a “chilling culture” at Glasgow City Council and asked Audit Scotland to examine councillor scrutiny concerns.

CalMac ferry Loch Linnhe was grounded in the Sound of Gigha, costing more than £1m to repair. Why was there no full MAIB investigation?

Nicola Sturgeon has been reported to the police for allegedly handling stolen goods after her estranged husband was jailed for embezzlement.

A call is being made for the new National Performing Company dedicated to traditional music - and which was announced by John Swinney - to be based in Glasgow.

The two Scottish Labour leadership candidates Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are being urged to spell out if they support the continuation of free university tuition in Scotland.

Unionists are stepping up their campaign after John Swinney's latest independence push, with the DUP warning of growing constitutional challenges.

Pioneering Edinburgh-based company employing 30 people placed into administration

The Scottish law firm has appointed a new managing director, who has revealed a 'key conversation' for many clients

Golf businesses have spent years competing for Google traffic. As AI reshapes search, Scotland's clubs, tour operators and publishers face a new competitive landscape

Scotland could miss out on the benefits of increased UK defence spending unless longstanding skills shortages are tackled, MPs have warned.

Scientists have rediscovered the locations of oyster beds on the west coast of Scotland after analysis of Gaelic and Scots place-names.

The new production was honour the environmental activist behind the creation of the 'Pollok Free State' campaign against the M77 motorway extension.

The former First Minister says the Kremlin will study a TV simulation of a Russian attack as she reveals 'jaw-dropping' concerns about Scotland's military readiness.

An Inverness family faces having to travel more than 230 miles to see their teenage daughter who is in out-of-area residential care- and they are not the only ones.

A man has appeared in court charged with wilful fire-raising after a blaze at a tenement building in the north of Glasgow.

A man has been arrested and charged after police officers and paramedics were allegedly assaulted in Dundee on Sunday afternoon.

ScotRail has apologised to customers after they faced issues using the national rail operator's new app this morning, with ticket purchases failing while pending transactions appeared on their accounts.

A body has been found in the search for a hillwalker who was reported missing in the Scottish Highlands over the weekend.

A 35-year-old man has died after what police are treating as a targeted attack at a property in Armadale.

Glasgow City Council leader Ricky Bell has hailed Oasis's forthcoming shows at Celtic Park as a major boost for the city, saying the concerts will attract visitors from around the world and provide a significant economic benefit for local businesses.

Plans to build over 60 flats at the corner of the Barras are recommended for refusal amid fears over the impact on arts venue BAaD.

Eight people have been arrested following disorder linked to FLY Festival in Edinburgh over the weekend, with police confirming investigations are continuing to identify others believed to have been involved.

Scotland fans will be able to buy alcohol at upcoming games at Hampden Park following a “good result” in earlier trials.

Scottish pubs and restaurants say weight-loss drugs are changing how customers eat out, with diners skipping courses, sharing meals and spending less.

The UK is not on the brink of breaking up. But John Swinney's Cardiff summit shows why Westminster should be worried about the future of the Union.

Oasis have announced a 2027 tour, with the band set to take over a Scottish football stadium for five nights.

Martyn Horne is the head chef of The Potting Shed in Ayrshire. This week, he takes on our Q&A.

Michael Wells has left the board of The Ancient Links Golf Company ahead of a special meeting at The Glen Golf Club amid controversy over a proposed takeover

Kidz to Adultz Scotland comes to Glasgow’s SEC on September 15, bringing free disability support, assistive technology and services to families and carers.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged assault during Celtic's Premiership title-clinching victory over Hearts at Celtic Park.

Scotland's "ghost" golf resort near Gleneagles has been put up for sale, reviving hopes for a long-delayed luxury development

Andy Burnham's father Roy has died at the age of 86, after living with Alzheimer’s

Scottish Government consults on fisheries management for 160+ Marine Protected Areas and Priority Marine Features in Scotland’s inshore seas until January 18, 2027.

The Mills pair were found guilty during a trial at the High Court in Glasgow

John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth and Mary Lou McDonald have signed a formal memorandum pledging cross-border cooperation on the economy, energy and Europe — and issuing a joint demand that Westminster begin preparing for constitutional change across ...

The Ivy Glasgow Brasserie will soon leave Buchanan Street, with a major new dining destination set to open in the city centre.

The First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, alongside the Sinn Féin president, have signed a joint memorandum declaring that "Westminster's time is coming to an end" and calling on the UK Government to facilitate constitutional chan...

A man has died after being hit by a car while crossing a busy motorway.

Two trips were cancelled on Monday morning

Constitutional change for the UK's constituent countries is back on the agenda

Wynsors World of Shoes is set to close 17 stores across the UK - see the full list of locations.

The accident has shut a large section of the motorway

The Rescue 199 aircraft was seen over the city on Sunday evening

Why Peter Murrell may have to repay more than the £400,000 he embezzled from the SNP after inflation is applied to his criminal benefit.

Families and survivors will tell MSPs of the devastating impact of male violence as Russell Findlay hosts a Holyrood roundtable on women’s safety.

More than 35 men die before 75 every day in Scotland as poor men’s health costs £1.73bn a year, prompting fresh calls for government action.

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