Scotland

Rangers fan admits police attack

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

A Rangers fan admits assaulting a police officer during rioting which broke out in Manchester after the 2008 Uefa Cup final.

Watery woes

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

Images of flooding across the south of Scotland

War hero's Victoria Cross sells for record price

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

A Victoria Cross awarded to a 21-year-old World War II bomber pilot, has sold at auction for a record price of £335,000.

World's largest wave energy device switched on near Orkney

News Scotsman (Free subscription) | yesterday

THE world's largest hydro-electric wave energy device was switched on to the national grid today.

Smith explains Scotland decision

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

Rangers manager Walter Smith says it would be wrong to return for a second spell in charge of Scotland.

Businessman paid undercover policeman posing as hitman to 'kneecap' his cousin

News Scotsman (Free subscription) | yesterday

AN EDINBURGH businessman paid a "hitman" to cripple his cousin by kneecapping him during a family feud.

• Businessman paid undercover policeman posing as hitman to 'kneecap' his cousin - Edinburgh Evening News

Man held over river search call

News Scotsman (Free subscription) | yesterday

A 20-year-old man was in custody today after a call to police sparked a major river search.

Teacher training to be reviewed

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

The head of the schools inspectorate will oversee a review of teacher training in Scotland, it is announced.

Scotland v Australia (Sat)

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

Scotland look for their first win over the Wallabies since 1982.

In pictures: Flooding hits Scottish Borders

News Scotsman (Free subscription) | yesterday

Torrential rain and rising river levels brought severe flooding to the south of Scotland yesterday, and Scotsman photographer Ian Rutherford was in Hawick to capture the condi

Rail services hit by heavy rain

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

Rail services have been badly affected by heavy rain and flooding, especially in southern and central Scotland.

Flooding affects roads and trains

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

Heavy rain and flooding are causing major problems on Scotland's transport network, with Dumfries and Galloway worst affected.

Ancient burial site to be moved

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

Remains of a burial site thought to date back to Neolithic times and uncovered during house building work are to be relocated.

CalMac publishes ferry law advice

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

Ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne has published the legal advice which compelled it to start Sunday sailings.

Whisky body backs safe drinking

BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday

A responsible drinking message is to be included in all future adverts and printed point of sale materials for Scotch whisky, it is announced.