First Scots Christmas babies born across country are best presents for parents

The family of a Scots child killer’s victim are fighting to find out why he is back in jail. Adam Stein, from Glasgow, was jailed for the rape and murder of six-year-old Collette Gallacher in a Northamptonshire town in 1986.

Three huge snakes have been found dead at a Scots loch next to a number of bags of rubbish.

Scots have been warned that flooding could occur across the country with a number of alerts issued.

More than 1,100 babies have been born dependent on substances in the last five years, leading to calls for world-leading alcohol and drug services in Scotland.

A Scots boxer who was 'the picture of health' has died suddenly in Spain. Brian Ferguson passed away from a suspected heart attack on Tuesday, January 4, in his apartment in the coastal town of Manilva, near Málaga.

A young dad with terminal cancer has created a bucket list to make special memories with his family after he stopped his chemotherapy treatment.

Police say they are growing concerned for the welfare of a man who disappeared overnight in Ayrshire.

Forest Green Rovers have had bids accepted for Hibs star Jake Doyle-Hayes and St Mirren midfielder Ethan Erhahon.

A Scots mum has been left with multicoloured blotches on her skin after using a kids' bath paint set from Boots which won't wash off properly.

A Scots garage owner fighting on the frontline in Ukraine will spend the festive period with his comrades in the trenches. Adam Ennis, 35, travelled from Biggar to the war-torn country in March after Vladimir Putin's horrific invasion.

Police in Forth Valley are appealing for information to help trace a 32-year-old man who has been missing for more than a week from Stirling.

A family from Dumfries welcomed what could be Scotland's first baby born on Christmas Day.

A Scots mum has told of her heartbreak as she marked the first Christmas since her still her stillborn baby passed away.

With the Northern Lights expected to peak on Boxing Day, Scots could enjoy a festive light show. The Met Office space weather centre said despite the aurora borealis being less visible recently, this could be set to change on December 26.

Parts of Scotland are expected to be hit with up to 10cm of snow on Christmas Day as the Met Office has issued a yellow warning.

Police are asking members of the public in Renfrew to check their sheds after a pensioner was reported missing on Christmas Eve.

A Scots mum-of-two was given an early Christmas present to remember after her boyfriend popped the question in Glasgow’s George Square.

Ukrainian refugees celebrating the festive season have thanked Scotland for welcoming them from their war-torn homeland.

Janey Godley has restarted chemotherapy treatment and she has told fans it's already wreaking havoc with her sleep.

Two sister who both underwent heart transplants 'can't wait' to celebrate their first 'normal' Christmas after making full recoveries. Allison Kerr and Karen Owens were diagnosed with the genetic heart condition familial dilated cardiomyopathy, the same condition that their father passed away from in 2005.