Sir Edward Leigh, Parliament's longest-serving MP, says the Tories should stand aside for Reform in Makerfield in exchange for a clear run in Aberdeen South.

The boy is in serious condition in hospital in hospital

Sophia Woodman of the UCU told The Herald that legislation passed in 2016 was meant to prevent situations like the one at Edinburgh.

Police say they re looking for a small white van involved in the incident

Police said inquiries are ongoing

Another busy week ahead, with Holyrood votes, reshuffles, by-elections and uncertainty over the Prime Minister's future.

Bank of Scotland examined the average price paid by people buying their first home

With 66 days to go until the curtain lifts on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, tickets for fans to watch the opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro have been revealed.

The textiles, some more than 200 years old, were produced by J&D Paton

The UK Supreme Court will sit in Glasgow for four days this week

Labour MP Graeme Downie, who lost his childhood friend Tim Parry in the 1993 Warrington IRA bombing, has condemned John Swinney for suggesting people should "move on" from Sinn Féin’s links to the Provisional IRA.

Journey from a hotel receptionist to general manager in the space of 10 years

Dundee’s textile and jute stories are set to be woven into a new exhibition to mark three decades since the city's Verdant Works was opened as a museum, Dundee Heritage Trust (DHT) has announced.

A world-renowned choreographer and dance pioneer, one of Europe’s most distinguished musicians and an expert on Bach, and a key figure in Scotland’s cultural sector will be honoured at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s summer graduation.

Scotland’s care regulator has urged staff looking after people with dementia to turn to simple everyday solutions instead of medication where possible — amid continuing concern over the use of powerful drugs to calm distressed patients.

The University of St Andrews Photographic collection has been Recognised as one of 'national significance' by Museums and Galleries Scotland.

Takotsubo syndrome – known as broken heart syndrome - affects more than 5,000 people each year in the UK

Pension experts have warned that millions of older people, including everyone aged over 75, will miss out on new HMRC tax relief linked to the state pension.

The changes follow talks with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw)

A police station in a Scottish city was locked down this morning after a suspected explosive was handed into officers.

In a world preoccupied with “bigger” conflicts, events unfolding in West Africa have haunting echoes of al-Qaeda and a perilous rerun of the past writes Foreign Editor David Pratt

Glasgow council officials have branded the disorder during Celtic's title celebrations an "embarrassment."

Weekly recap: A Scottish workwear and uniform manufacturer collapsed into liquidation with all jobs lost

Police have closed off St Enoch Square in Glasgow following a serious assault.

There have been 14 arrests in Glasgow so far following Celtic’s Scottish Premiership win, which was followed by scenes of disorder in parts of the city.

Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Clydebank.

The increase in the annual fee for players coincided with a rise in membership across the clubs affiliated to Scottish Golf

Dr Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere has died aged 76 after a “long and courageous battle” with kidney disease, his management said.

Meeting in Edinburgh this weekend, the Kirk’s General Assembly selected Trinity College to provide a "Initial Ministerial Education programme".

The construction of a new Aldi store is getting underway - just metres from budget-supermarket rival Lidl

Councillors will consider whether or not a ban on boozing in public is still necessary in South Lanarkshire.

Sir Keir Starmer has privately told close friends he intends to stand down as Prime Minister and set out an orderly timetable for his departure, according to reports.

A New York style boulevard has been proposed as a permanent solution for the M8 Woodside viaduct.

Police are appealing for information following an assault on Alclutha Avenue in Dumbarton.

A man has died after being found injured on a footpath in Johnstone.

Zubir Ahmed, who quit the UK government over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership, has backed Anas Sarwar to remain Scottish Labour leader despite the party's worst ever Holyrood result.

A proposed housing development near Airdrie has been refused planning permission by councillors.

Dozens of paddleboarders and water users gathered at Rhu near Helensburgh on Saturday to take part in a 'paddle out protest' calling for greater transparency and urgent action on sewage pollution in Scotland’s waters.

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.

Paisley protesters have been banned from land targeted for tree felling. But they've not given up their fight to save woodland

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

‘Bone-breaker’ came back from the dead to catch fish

Historian Miranda Kaufmann has uncovered the truth about the rich heiresses at the heart of the slave trade … as well as a dark family secret. She talks to our Writer at Large

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

As Ron Livingstone gently sets the needle on to his spinning shellac disc there’s a crackle of static before the sounds of days gone by spill from the gramophone horn.

Volunteers are being enlisted to help “meet and greet” at Musselburgh Museum.

“Extensive” damage estimated at around £1m has been sustained after a major fire at a Fife recycling facility.

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.