Scotland BBC

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:55:59 GMT
Right-wing blogger questioned under anti-terror laws at Edinburgh Airport
YouTuber Craig Houston had his electronic devices seized as he returned from holiday in Greece.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:19:45 GMT
The Scottish town that started supporting Norway 86 years ago
How the south of Scotland town of Dumfries became the "unofficial capital" of Norway during WW2.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:39:13 GMT
Man, 24, dies in South Lanarkshire motorway crash
Police were called to the incident about four miles from junction 13 near Abington.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:55 GMT
See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test
Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:17:46 GMT
Scotland's papers: Widdecombe murder probe and birth control 'danger'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:05:00 GMT
Man died after twice being told that no ambulance would be sent
Brian Hurton was found dead on his bathroom floor by paramedics, hours after he first called 999 for help.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:16:21 GMT
British man jailed over one-punch killing of restaurant owner in Canada
Sharif Rahman died in hospital in Ontario after hitting his head on the pavement following the assault by Robert Evans Jr in August 2023.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:24:47 GMT
Former RAF airman jailed for rapes and campaign of abuse
Kenny Dalgleish, who was based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, carried out a campaign of bullying and violent behaviour.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:42:44 GMT
Police take no action against senior civil servant over Salmond inquiry evidence
James Hynd was investigated over whether he gave a false statement under oath to the Alex Salmond inquiry in 2020.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:17:55 GMT
King and Queen to open Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Royal couple will join athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators from across the Commonwealth to officially kick-off 10 days of sporting action.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:45:47 GMT
Scheffler misses first cut in four years as McIlroy leads
World number one Scottie Scheffler misses a cut for the first time since 2022 as Rory McIlroy remains joint leader at the Genesis Scottish Open halfway stage.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:44:09 GMT
Litter warning as fox cub's head stuck in plastic bottle for days
Rescuers in Glasgow had to make several attempts to catch the cub over two days last month before they could treat his injuries.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:30:31 GMT
Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'
Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a month

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:30:17 GMT
Baby death trial told infant's DNA was found on hairdryer
Courtney Gartshore, 28, denies culpable homicide while the baby was in her care on 30 September 2023.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:51:03 GMT
Man, 25, arrested over rape in Broomielaw area of Glasgow
Officers were called to the incident in a wooded area in Warroch Street at about 22:45 on Wednesday.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:17:05 GMT
Alan Cumming submits Traitors US outfit to V&A Dundee
Alan Cumming has donated his Traitors US look to V&A Dundee for their new exhibition opening in 2028.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:21:17 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:58:11 GMT
'I was needle spiked in a nightclub on my first holiday with friends'
Teenage footballer Taylor Coulter needed hospital treatment after being injected by a stranger in the Spanish resort of Magaluf.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Scotcast: The revolt against data centres
Why some communities are questioning the AI ‘goldrush’.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:09:44 GMT
Three Scottish places shortlisted for Town of Culture title
The Isle of Bute, Lerwick and Leith will all receive £60,000 to work on their full bids to become the UK Town of Culture 2028.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:08:17 GMT
KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans to headline Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
The opening ceremony will take place in the OVO Hydro on 23 July and officially kick-off 10 days of sporting action in Glasgow.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:05:01 GMT
Widow faces impossible choice as bereavement payments end
Lorraine Wallace is campaigning for changes to help grieving families after her bereavement support payments ended.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:06:09 GMT
Our town centre road is reopening - I hope my customers return
The main road through Sanquhar has been shut for six weeks with a 50-mile diversion route for HGVs.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:16:22 GMT
The strange history behind Scotland's 'Odyssey forest'
One of Scotland's most unusual forests is set to appear as a location in the new film, The Odyssey.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:55:59 GMT
Right-wing blogger questioned under anti-terror laws at Edinburgh Airport
YouTuber Craig Houston had his electronic devices seized as he returned from holiday in Greece.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:45:15 GMT
Battery storage plans approved despite objection
A plan for a battery energy storage system in Caithness has been approved by the Scottish government, despite an objection from the RSPB.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:30:17 GMT
Baby death trial told infant's DNA was found on hairdryer
Courtney Gartshore, 28, denies culpable homicide while the baby was in her care on 30 September 2023.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:19:45 GMT
The Scottish town that started supporting Norway 86 years ago
How the south of Scotland town of Dumfries became the "unofficial capital" of Norway during WW2.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:24:47 GMT
Former RAF airman jailed for rapes and campaign of abuse
Kenny Dalgleish, who was based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, carried out a campaign of bullying and violent behaviour.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:45:47 GMT
Scheffler misses first cut in four years as McIlroy leads Scottish Open
World number one Scottie Scheffler misses a cut for the first time since 2022 as Rory McIlroy remains joint leader at the Genesis Scottish Open halfway stage.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:14:11 GMT
No big talk from Scotland in South Africa, just quiet confidence
Captain Sione Tuipulotu believes Scotland have "evolved into the team they wanted to become" but has learned not to make any bold claims about an upset against world champions South Africa.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:55:23 GMT
What are the games to look out for in the Scottish League Cup?
Four top-flight clubs open their competitive season in the group stages of the Scottish League Cup on Saturday.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:17:27 GMT
O'Neill hints at Iheanacho & Saracchi talks - gossip
Could Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi be returning to Celtic? Elsewhere, Rangers are reportedly closing in on Cammy Devlin after his Hearts exit.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:15:45 GMT
New Celtic arrival Duran eyes further Champions League impact
Celtic confirm the signing of Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag on a five-year deal.

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