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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:36:15 GMT
Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece
Police Scotland confirmed they are liaising with authorities after the woman was reportedly discovered by a homeless man in Athens earlier this month.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:57:43 GMT
Cairngorms wildfire 'will have inevitable economic impact'
A business organisation says accommodation providers, cafes and visitor attractions are likely to be affected.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:11:37 GMT
My son's not just a champion swimmer – he made me change my life
Bert le Clos stopped smoking after his son Chad, the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, convinced him to quit.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:35:02 GMT
Scotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway
Host nation Scotland win eight medals in the space of five chaotic hours on Wednesday - two of them gold - to take their Commonwealth Games tally in Glasgow to 23.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:11:57 GMT
Former farmer, aged 99, fulfils wish to lead cow at show one more time
Jackie Brown says it was beyond a dream come true to lead an Ayrshire cow one more time in Stranraer.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:46:11 GMT
Man arrested after major police operation at property in Angus village
The police incident closed a road near the village of Kingennie road for more than 10 hours.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:26:28 GMT
Callum Beattie and Mika among Belladrum's opening day acts
The Human League and James are also performing at this year's festival.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:32:07 GMT
Scotland's papers: Body in suitcase probe and SNP tax 'hike'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:21:36 GMT
Man found dead with murdered wife had been accused of attacking her
Jim Mair, 43, was found near Corsliehill Road in Houston on Monday alongside the body of 35-year-old Stacy Mair.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:11:04 GMT
'Edinburgh is open' plea as tram traffic dwindles in fire aftermath
A bar owner in Leith says the suspended tram line and disruption is driving customers away from the area.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:25:27 GMT
Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed
Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:12:20 GMT
Man in court charged with raping girl, 15, at Oban football pitch
Cameron Laird, 25, made no plea when he appeared at a private hearing where he was granted bail.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:47:05 GMT
CalMac ferry Glen Rosa leaves Ferguson shipyard for the final time
Final fitting out and commissioning work will take place in Greenock with the ship due to be handed over by the end of the year.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:45:10 GMT
Which MSPs believe they can turn Scottish Labour's fortunes around?
Nominations to be the next leader of Scottish Labour officially open on Monday.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:17:54 GMT
'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:34:59 GMT
Six of 'beastie house' child abuse gang to appeal life sentences
Judge Lord Matthews has told six out of the seven gang members who subjected children to horrific abuse that their appeals will be heard in October.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:29:42 GMT
Paramedics to grant dying wishes with special final ambulance trips
Three Aberdeen paramedics start Wish Ambulance Scotland, aimed at taking patients on meaningful journeys.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Are higher tax rates costing us money?
Laurie Macfarlane on Dan Neidle’s top tax take.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:10:25 GMT
When is Scottish exam results day 2026 and what time will results come out?
More than 148,000 people across Scotland will receive their exams results on Tuesday 4 August.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:11 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:11:31 GMT
How afraid should we be of Scotland's jellyfish?
Many people are scared of the jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:04:51 GMT
'We'll never return': What next for families evacuated from homes built on former mines?
More than 250 residents in the Clackmannanshire village of Coalsnaughton were told to leave their homes after ground movement was reported.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:11:04 GMT
'Edinburgh is open' plea as tram traffic dwindles in fire aftermath
A bar owner in Leith says the suspended tram line and disruption is driving customers away from the area.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:57:43 GMT
Cairngorms wildfire 'will have inevitable economic impact'
A business organisation says accommodation providers, cafes and visitor attractions are likely to be affected.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:11:44 GMT
Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:11:57 GMT
Former farmer, aged 99, fulfils wish to lead cow at show one more time
Jackie Brown says it was beyond a dream come true to lead an Ayrshire cow one more time in Stranraer.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:46:11 GMT
Man arrested after major police operation at property in Angus village
The police incident closed a road near the village of Kingennie road for more than 10 hours.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:35:02 GMT
Scotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway
Host nation Scotland win eight medals in the space of five chaotic hours on Wednesday - two of them gold - to take their Commonwealth Games tally in Glasgow to 23.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:32:12 GMT
Evans battles nerves to become Scotland's breakout star
Angharad Evans added another breaststroke gold to become Scotland's breakout star in the pool at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:26:44 GMT
Woods sets Games record to claim gold for Scotland
Scotland's Melanie Woods posted a blistering championship record to win the 1500m T54 at Scotstoun on Wednesday.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:35:42 GMT
Shankland named captain as Rangers near Makhanya signing
Lawrence Shankland says being named Rangers captain exceeds the dream he had of playing for his boyhood team.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:34:54 GMT
Kerr and Wightman revel in Wednesday warm-up for mile final
Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman, both Scottish former world champions and rivals since they were boys, will race in the Commonwealth Games mile final.

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