Man wearing gas mask and holding knife in Inverness street sparks armed police response

Police are urgently trying to trace a man who was seen approaching children in a 'concerning' incident in Inverness.

Police have spoken to Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after footage showed her with no face mask on while campaigning – days before Scotland’s Covid laws were dropped. Police Scotland have reminded the MP of the “importance of wearing a face covering when there is a legal requirement to do so," but confirmed no further action against Ms Sturgeon is necessary.

Rod Stewart made sure he got the best seats in the house as he cheered on his beloved team from a VIP box at Hampden Park on Sunday.  The rocker, 77 - whose father was Scottish - wore a tartan blazer as he watched The Bhoys take on their bitter Glasgow rivals Rangers during the Scottish Cup semi-final.  Sir Rod added to his look with a white shirt and camel-coloured tie, while a pair of cream trousers and beige flat cap rounded things off.

A vile killer jailed for the brutal murder and butchering of a teenage mum who 'looked at him as a father figure' has died behind bars.

Mogwai‘s Stuart Braithwaite has announced details of a memoir – find out all about Spaceships over Glasgow: Mogwai and Misspent Youth below.The book is set to land on September 1 via White Rabbit Publishing, and will tell the story of Braithwaite’s childhood in Scotland, through his musical beginnings and decades-long career with Mogwai.“I am immensely proud to be working with White Rabbit on my first book Spaceships Over Glasgow,” Braithwaite said in a statement.“The process of researching it and writing it has been challenging but one that I’ve really enjoyed. It’s incredibly exciting to be able to share it with the world.”Lee Brackstone of White Rabbit added: “From his early years in thrall to the giants of alternative music like MBV, JAMC and Sonic Youth to improbable sonic misadventures on tour with one of the greatest psychedelic bands of the present day, Mogwai, Stuart Braithwaite’s memoir is a funny and righteous celebration of a life lived on the road and in the studio, dedicated to the pursuit of aural (and occasionally) psychic enlightenment and obliteration.”See the cover of Spaceships over Glasgow: Mogwai and Misspent Youth below.Elsewhere, Mogwai are set to head out on a rescheduled set of UK and European tour dates at the end of the month.The Glasgow band were due to start their tour on January 27 in Milan, with a date scheduled at London’s Alexandra Palace on February 25.

Police are appealing for help to find a teenager who speaks very little English after he vanished from an East Lothian town.

The family of a man who has gone missing overnight from Falkirk have been left 'very upset' by his sudden disappearance.

Concerns are growing for a missing Glasgow man last seen yesterday morning.

A Scots man has gone missing from his home in Angus - and police believe he may have travelled down south.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a police car chase that left two people - including an officer - in hospital.

A man has been rushed to hospital after a horror blade attack in a Scots village on Sunday night.

Cops are continuing a desperate search two weeks on from the disappearance of a Scots man.

Travel company TUI has issued a statement on new face mask rules before everyone begins booking their flights for the Easter holidays.

Rod Stewart, Martin Compston and Frankie Boyle celebrated Celtic's victory over Rangers at Ibrox following the Old Firm clash.

The Twilight Sad have announced that they will be joined by members of Mogwai and Frightened Rabbit for their pair of shows at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow this weekend.The Scottish band had originally been due to play the gigs back in April 2020, but they have been postponed a number of times since due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Twilight Sad will finally kick off the first of two nights at the Barrowland tonight (April 1), with a second show following tomorrow evening (April 2).Addressing their fans this afternoon ahead of the gigs, The Twilight Sad confirmed that they will be fielding a different line-up to normal. Guitarist Andy MacFarlane will not be performing this weekend “due to personal reasons”, so Mogwai’s Alex Mackay will be filling in in his place.A post shared by The Twilight Sad (@thetwilightsad)The continued impact of COVID-19 on international travel and touring has also ruled out drummer Sebastien Schultz, who is based in North America, from taking part in this weekend’s gigs.

A man has been arrested following a police standoff in Inverness.

A major incident in underway after a man was seen holding a knife and wearing a gas mask in Inverness.

Nicola Sturgeon has been blasted after it was revealed her government paid the former boss of a scandal-hit shipyard £3,000 per day.

The body of a man has been discovered on a Scots shore.