The move follows the precautionary evacuation of 30 homes last week in a nearby street in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire.

The number of high court cases awaiting trial has nearly tripled since the Covid pandemic due to a backlog in complex cases.

A new BBC documentary features the case of 16-year-old Larissa, who was reported missing from her Glasgow home last year.

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Online series on Highland history becomes unlikely global hit with viewers from seven continents

Prisoners in Scotland will be trained in roadwork skills to improve their job prospects after release from jail.

A local authority says it has taken away the ramp at Wigtown County Buildings to "protect public safety".

The 120-year-old venue twice survived potential closure and will now reopen after a four-year renovation project.

The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

Scottish Borders Council is advised to oppose plans for a 12-turbine wind farm in the Lammermuir Hills.

The road had been closed south of Dunkeld in Perthshire after a supermarket delivery lorry was destroyed by fire.

The Scottish government has launched the First Homes Fund for those looking to get on the property ladder.

The annual charity convoy is now set to go ahead on 9 June after a dispute over a police escort threatened its cancellation.

Brazil legend Thiago Silva singles out John McGinn as the threat for his country's World Cup hopefuls.

A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. So, where did he spend it?

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.

Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

Some of the key dates from a period of turmoil for the Scottish National Party.

How dogged work by detectives and forensic accountants led to the former SNP chief executive's conviction for embezzlement.

The estranged husband of former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon is remanded in custody after pleading guilty.

A microbiologist on what really happens when you try to speak out - and the toll it takes.

Freya replaces Olivia as the most chosen name for baby girls in Scotland as Noah retains the top position for boys.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

The design combines traditional banknote elements with imagery of McTominay's goal for Scotland against Denmark.

As England moves to give people under the age of 15 free bus travel, under-22s in Scotland have had free bus passes for four years.

One farmer tells BBC Scotland News his business took a £70,000 hit in the first three months of 2026.

What do Borderers think of plans for a new path from Hawick to Selkirk via the holiday village?

The star says a surge in new productions is driving growing interest in musical theatre across Scotland.

After a whirlwind romance and quickfire wedding, she was mysteriously found dead in a bathtub in Ghana.

Moira Brown, 93, says she is determined to watch Scotland in the World Cup finals in the USA next month.

The 120-year-old venue twice survived potential closure and will now reopen after a four-year renovation project.

Online series on Highland history becomes unlikely global hit with viewers from seven continents

Paul Patrick, 61, attacked some of his victims at the premises of Pawz N Klawz Pet Supplies in Aboyne.

The public is asked to take "simple precautions" to avoid incidents in south-west and eastern Scotland.

The road had been closed south of Dunkeld in Perthshire after a supermarket delivery lorry was destroyed by fire.

Tottenham are close to agreeing a deal for Scotland full-back Andy Robertson following his departure from Liverpool.

Brazil legend Thiago Silva singles out John McGinn as the threat for his country's World Cup hopefuls.

Kasper Schmeichel retires at the age of 39, with the Celtic and Denmark goalkeeper unable to recover sufficiently from a serious shoulder injury.

George Hirst says he's ready to play one minute or 90 minutes at the World Cup for Scotland after the joyous relief of making the squad.

Ellee Cheetham came out of gymnastics retirement in November, was crowned Scottish all-around champion three months later and, having originally planned to watch from the stands, now finds herself competing instead at this summer's Commonwealth Games...