The inspection of Perth Sheriff Court's custody unit also revealed graffiti, structural damage and dampness

The pensioner was crossing Main Street in Largs at about 10:05 on Wednesday when she was hit by the lorry.

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

Chloe McGurk, of Galashiels, says a local drug and alcohol service has given her life a new direction.

A survey by the RSPB has revealed 10 pairs across Scotland bred in 2025.

The popular rural affairs television programme first aired in April 1976.

A group of would-be performers have been learning the ropes of stand-up from a professional comedian.

The west coast ferry operator says forecast gusts of up to 90mph could further disrupt services already stretched due to a shortage of vessels.

Tracy Carragher was a deputy council leader when it was reported that her former colleague had made unwanted advances towards a teenager.

No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid.

Forfar Athletic says it has been forced to take action after a spate of anti-social behaviour at matches.

Glasgow Southside hopeful Mohammed Ameen made no plea when he appeared in court last week.

John Reid was diagnosed with the asbestos-related lung disease, mesothelioma, in 2024 and died in March

Flares and fireworks were thrown at police officers after a crowd gathered outside a property in Buckie.

Lewis Mackie, 23, struck the officer with a vehicle on 6 December 2024, on Dumbryden Gardens.

One live music bar firm in Glasgow says it is facing a near six-fold increase and may have to lay off staff.

The fashion designer and her husband plan to build the house overlooking a sea loch in the Highlands.

Social media feeds have been flooded with creative, and sometimes convincing, content.

Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

And why the topic is so emotive.

The massive task of getting the power from where it is generated to where it is used involves a massive upgrade of the grid.

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

Proposals for new parking zones in Glasgow are controversial but some residents say they would tackle the current chaotic situation.

The winning images were taken across Scotland, including in the Highlands and Fife.

A project in Inverness is working to counter the influence of so-called county lines crime groups.

Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.

Kenneth Jones, who was 18 at the time, was last seen on 2 November 1988 in Glenrothes.

The west coast ferry operator says forecast gusts of up to 90mph could further disrupt services already stretched due to a shortage of vessels.

The popular rural affairs television programme first aired in April 1976.

Chloe McGurk, of Galashiels, says a local drug and alcohol service has given her life a new direction.

The inspection of Perth Sheriff Court's custody unit also revealed graffiti, structural damage and dampness

After a friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast, which Scotland players are the winners and losers of the international break?

Scotland meet Switzerland next in what could be a crucial World Men's Curling Championship round-robin match, with the action live on the BBC.

Reported Serie A interest in Kilmarnock midfielder as Rangers are linked with an international goalkeeper...

Gethin Jones is a familiar face to millions thanks to his television work, but at the Commonwealth Games he has a wholly different role to play for his native Wales.

There is a section of Scotland supporters who have taken to booing the head coach and the team. With a World Cup coming, they need to keep perspective, writes Tom English.