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A major road in East Ayrshire has been shut following a crash.

The Stirling-based nanomaterials business plans to double its workforce by 2029 after securing a £22.7m package of equity investment and public-sector support

Campaigners have raised concerns about the environmental impact of such centres

A Wi-Fi company which operates in the UK, USA and India has announced it is currently in administration.

Iconic fashion brand Nasty Gal has shut down its website after Debenhams sold it in a deal worth around £12 million (US$16 million).

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BBC ALBA faces a Gaelic broadcasting funding crisis as new content falls from 40% to 22%, with Screen Scotland warning progress is at risk.

When Catherine Connolly arrives in Edinburgh it will be her first official visit to Scotland and the first time an Irish President has visited the country in ten years.

Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis says nine in 10 women and girls under 35 it supports report experiences linked to non-fatal strangulation.

Ricky Bell, Glasgow's new SNP council leader, defends the city against its critics, demands new planning powers to tackle vape shops and derelict buildings, and vows the redevelopment of the centre will make the disruption worthwhile.

The Scottish Government was warned that the extra bank holiday for the World Cup would have a "high impact" on the country's accident and emergency departments.

Two companies linked to a Scottish high street pharmacy chain have slumped into administration

Apatura anounces £9.6m a year in community benefits for Scottish data centres

Around 200 conservation and climate experts from across the UK have gathered in the Cairngorms for a three-day national parks conference.

The President of Ireland Catherine Connolly has arrived in Scotland where she begins a four-day official visit with a meeting with First Minister John Swinney.

Holyrood will vote on whether there should be a moratorium on new hyperscale data centres – with Scottish Greens insisting the move is needed to halt a “big tech free-for-all”.

Almost 200,000 pensioners in Scotland are missing out on benefits worth some £346 million a year, charity campaigners have claimed.

by Peter Urpeth, Local Democracy Reporter

Calls have been made for Aberdeen City Council to be more open about the proposed £160 million Northfield Community Campus amid fears the community is “none the wiser” about the project

Over 60 flats can be built on the edge of the Barras — despite opposition from arts venue BAaD — after councillors voted against the recommendation of planners.

David McColl and Linda Kelly deny murdering Graham Wright in Glasgow; prosecutors allege his remains were dismembered and dumped.

Ed Sheeran has broken his silence after criticism over the removal of rapper Macklemore from his upcoming North American tour dates, insisting he is "not complicit" and saying promoters and venues ultimately made the decision, not him.

Nicola Sturgeon says abolishing the monarchy would spare Prince George the 'burden' of kingship.

Detectives have appealed for information after a red kite was caught in an illegal trap in Aberdeenshire this year.

Culture secretary Màiri McAllan has pledged to press the case with the BBC over its 'responsibility' to Scottish audiences.

The future of housing extends far beyond bricks and mortar.

ScottishPower has launched Advantage for Business, allowing small firms to respond to energy price changes during their contracts.

Scotland now reviews domestic abuse deaths, but Demi Hannaway’s family says a crucial gap remains.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has suggested Sinn Féin may set back the cause of Irish unity by aligning itself with Scottish and Welsh pro-independence parties.

Springfield chief executive upbeat about company's prospects amid surging demand in Highlands

The distinction between an e-bike and motor vehicle matters in the pursuit of compensation claims, writes Nicola Edgar

A BRIDGE at The Old Course in St Andrews is set to be replaced after a planning application was given the go-ahead.

A statue of Wallace the fire dog has been unveiled at Glasgow Central Station after a nine-year community campaign.

A homeless shelter in Glasgow city centre is facing closure after the latest bid to secure planning permission was refused.

John Swinney says a GPS monitoring pilot for people on bail, including domestic abuse suspects, could begin by New Year as families demand urgent action.

Emma Dodds, a leading broadcaster in the world of Scottish football and other sports has criticised an advertising campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney

Activists have written a giant anti-AI message on a beach under the flight path of artificial intelligence executives set to fly in for a summit with the King this week.

A project to transform both banks of the River Clyde has taken a major step forward after planning approval was secured.

Disputes around wills and estates have increased dramatically in recent years.

Around 2,250 solar panels have been installed across eight canopies at Scottish Water’s Stepps headquarters in Glasgow.

Glasgow's new council leader says the city can no longer afford to be Scotland's homeless capital — and he wants the law changed to spread the burden across the wider city region.

Glen members reject no-confidence motion as talks with The Ancient Links Golf Company are set for a further vote later this month

Liam Burns raped a teenage girl in a Nando's restaurant after lying about his age.

The small skipper butterfly has been recorded at RSPB Loch Lomond for the first time as the species continues its northward spread.

A section of a country park has been cordoned off after a man was found dead in the area.

Lost Shore Surf Resort near Edinburgh has won an international award for its work widening access to surfing and supporting communities.

Craig Houston has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars after subjecting two women to domestic and sexual abuse

Glasgow City Council has confirmed that almost 400 ash trees along the River Kelvin Walkway will be felled after becoming infected with ash dieback disease.

MPs have rounded on the UK Government after English whisky was granted geographical indication status with a single malt definition that does not require all production to take place at one site, a standard Scotch distillers must legally meet.

An Airdrie restaurant and hotel has celebrated a remarkable hat-trick at the 2026 Spice Awards, winning three major honours just 18 months after new management took over.