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Police Scotland has called for “urgent discussions” after officers were injured while dispersing crowds in the Trongate area of Glasgow, where Celtic fans gathered to celebrate the club’s Scottish Premiership title win.

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Members of the university’s Senate criticised senior managers for failing to provide information relating to the ‘Academic Size and Shape’ programme.

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Scottish families who lost loved ones during the Troubles have demanded an apology from John Swinney over 'deeply hurtful' remarks.

Police Scotland say a number of officers were injured during disorder in Glasgow following Celtic's title win, and pledged further arrests

At the Kirk's General Assembly in Edinburgh, delegates agreed that churches should serve as places of welcome and support for those fleeing war and violence.

At a meeting of the General Assembly in Edinburgh, delegates were joined by ministers from Nigeria, Ghana, and Jamaica.

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Police Scotland have told crowds to disperse after what they described as 'disorder' following Celtic's league title win

Police are urging people to leave Glasgow’s Trongate area immediately as officers deal with serious disorder.

A 47-year-old man has been charged after a woman was threatened and had her car stolen at the Scotmid on Morvenside Close in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh.

The A96 is closed after a crash involving a motorbike and a car near Keith. Closure points are at the A95, Cairnie and A920 junctions.

Hearts were given a heroes' welcome as they returned to Edinburgh, despite having lost the Premiership title to Celtic on the final day

Detectives are appealing for information after a wilful fire at a flat in Uphall which officers say could have had “far more serious consequences”.

Celtic fans have breached a historic building despite strictly no access warnings on the structure.

Rail passengers heading between Glasgow and Edinburgh are facing disruption this afternoon after a passenger fell ill on board a train at Falkirk High

A number of roads in Glasgow city centre have been closed by police ahead of expected title celebrations by Celtic supporters

The Church of Scotland’s new moderator has delivered a message of thanks to John Swinney and all the newly-elected MSPs at Holyrood

A warning has been issued to people enjoying the sea after an experienced surfer was caught in a rip current

A lane in Glasgow city centre has been taped off by police

A newborn baby froze to death after being rescued while crossing the Mediterranean with people seeking asylum in Europe

The CalMac ferry network is ready to return to full normality, as two major vessels re-enter service

Billionaire donors to Scottish Labour have backed Anas Sarwar remaining leader despite the party suffering its worst election result since devolution.

An auditor has warned a Scottish football club it faces a potential 'material uncertainty' over its ability to continue as a going concern

Ayrshire company lifts profits in most recent financial year despite haulage industry challenges

Reduction in cash ISA tax allowance is a major shift in UK savings and investment landscape

Addleshaw Goddard says Edinburgh's strength in financial services, asset management, and technology is creating opportunities for the firm

Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth return to star in the second series of the BBC murder-mystery show Death Valley

A 19-year-old man has been arrested after Scottish football referee John Beaton's personal details were allegedly shared online.

The Church of Scotland is to lease a luxury hotel it owns in Israel - after it accumulated losses in excess of £3 million between 2022 and 2025.

New figures show that Shetland Islands Council (SIC) received just one pothole compensation claim between 2020/21 and 2024/25.

Police are appealing for information after a man was found seriously injured in the High Blantyre area of South Lanarkshire at around 11pm on Sunday, May 3.

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The new sculpture was planned to be installed near a university building in the Old Town.

A man who killed a popular amateur footballer with a single punch has been jailed for seven years.

Edinburgh hotels and hospitality staff secured major wins and highly recommended honours at this year’s Prestige Hotel Awards in Scotland.

Glasgow city leader Susan Aitken refused to congratulate new Reform MSP Thomas Kerr as she lodged a motion describing his party as racist and far-right.

Edinburgh residents will help decide how millions raised through the city’s visitor levy is spent in local communities.

The Institute of Physics (IoP) has launched the 2026 edition of The Eurekas to encourage young people to think about world-changing science.

Glasgow City Council has voted against granting the freedom of the city to the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a first notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of George Andrew Stephen and Garry George Thomson.

Family-run Edinburgh restaurant group Howies has unveiled a refreshed new look for Scotts Kitchen as it marks 36 years in business.

A public survey on the future of ferry services between Dunoon and Gourock has been launched.

Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns trail will return this winter with a new space safari theme featuring more than 600 lanterns.

Two baby red squirrel have been nursed back to health after being found soaking wet in a ditch, without an adult red squirrel in sight.

Edinburgh councillors have raised concerns after a major Haymarket development opened without public toilets despite earlier requirements.