Four attempted murders in North Ayrshire in first three months of year

The Queen has shared a glimpse into her second home at Balmoral Castle in Scotland as she met with the new British Prime Minister, Liz Truss. It is the first time in the 96 year old monarch's reign that she has sworn in a new Prime Minister outside of her official residence of Buckingham Palace in London, instead inviting the new PM to make the 1000-mile round trip to her Scottish retreat.The Queen has been facing ongoing mobility issues for the past year, and she could be seen leaning on a walking stick as she shook Liz's hand in front of a blazing fire.

Footage has emerged of a brutal fight outside a popular McDonald's in the city centre of Glasgow.

The managing director of under-fire train operator Avanti West Coast has stepped down from his role, it was confirmed tonight. Phil Whittingham will leave his position on September 15 to 'pursue other executive leadership opportunities'.

Arcade Fire’s Glasgow show is to go ahead as planned next week despite sexual misconduct claims against lead singer Win Butler.

A man has been charged in connection with attempted murder after a pensioner was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Sunday evening.

Scots who are looking to start a new life in an idyllic countryside need look no further than Arrochar.

Interlinked fire alarms that are required by law were not installed in the last Scottish Government building until six months after the deadline had passed.

Two further Scots nurseries have been shut due to an Ecoli outbreak - bringing the total number of premises being closed to four.

Kids aged 16 and under will get free entry to the game with both sides thanking the other for the agreement.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has backed a new multi-million pound fund to help over 750 West Lothian families during the cost of living crisis - despite facing criticism for scrapping free school meals for all P6 and P7 pupils this summer.

Plans for an unprecedented National Care Service could see the 'disintegration' of the partnership built up in the local care sector according to the body set up to oversee social care in East Ayrshire.

There's growing concerns for the welfare of a young man who has been missing from a Scots town since Monday.

Police have charged a 15-year-old in connection with a fire that gutted a pound shop in northern Scotland.

Four million Scots risk being plunged into fuel poverty by January if energy bills rise as expected, a shock report has found.

Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier has admitted breaking coronavirus restrictions by using a public train after being told to self-isolate during lockdown.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging families in Scotland not to miss out on up to £2,000 a year to help pay for regulated childcare as pupils start going back to school for the start of a new term.

Notorious underworld hitman Ricardo Blanco is back behind bars for attempting to behead a man in a French city. The Glasgow assassin - nicknamed The Mad Spaniard - attacked his victim with a sabre which caused his jaw to split in two, sliced his ear and left him with a 20cm gash from his temple to his neck.

.Today (Monday, August 15), it's officially come into force, meaning councils and education providers in Scotland must legally provide free period products to whoever needs them. Back in 2017, Labour Member of Scottish Parliament Monica Lennon proposed the Period Products Act, which the Scottish Parliament unanimously approved in 2020. Lennon described the legislation as “a big milestone for period dignity campaigners and grassroots movements which shows the difference that progressive and bold political choices can make,” adding that:“As the cost-of-living crisis takes hold, the Period Products Act is a beacon of hope which shows what can be achieved when politicians come together for the good of the people we serve.”In a press release, Scotland's Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison provided the following statement: “Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them.