'Missing' Scot answers own police appeal asking 'can a guy not have time out?'

A police watchdog has been ordered to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a missing man in the Highlands.

Four youths were rescued by RNLI heroes after getting into difficulty while paddleboarding in 40mph winds on a Scots coast.

Heavy rain and snow have sparked travel chaos as Storm Kathleen batters large parts of Scotland.

Seven people convicted of being part of a child abuse ring which committed crimes of “extraordinary depravity” have had their sentencing postponed until June.

A body has been found during the search for a missing Scots hiker who failed to return from the Crianlarich mountains.

An SNP minister has warned of "hysteria" gripping Scots over new hate crime laws after it emerged police received 3,000 complaints in just two days.

England striker Ollie Watkins will be unavailable for Aston Villa when they go toe-to-toe with Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday night (8.15pm). The 28-year-old picked up an injury in the 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday afternoon and had to be replaced at half-time.

April has finally started, which means there is no time like the present to get out and make the most of spring.

XL Bully owners in Scotland are now able to apply for a special certificate that will allow them to keep their pets.

Scots have been urged to check sheds and outbuildings for a missing man who vanished on Friday night wearing a short-sleeved top despite forecasts of snow.

Todd Cantwell insists Rangers must win EVERY game they have left in order to taste title glory.

Police have arrested three males in Scotland in connection with an investigation into two shootings in Bolton.

Anas Sarwar has said he is "yet to be convinced" of the case for a radical change in the law which would allow terminally-ill Scots to request medical assistance to end their lives.

Steve Clarke won’t throw the baby out with the bathwater after a Dutch drubbing as he looks to earn a first win in seven games when Northern Ireland visit Hampden for a friendly.

An East Lothian mum whose baby was sick claims she had to phone her GP 650 times to try to get an appointment - only for her to be told to try again tomorrow.

An SNP MP who was targeted in a Chinese state-sponsored attack has said that Scottish universities are "overdependent" on funds from Beijing.

A man has sadly died after crashing into a tree in Tayside.

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman could barely contain a wry giggle as he conceded his side got away with one against Scotland - despite dishing out a drubbing in Amsterdam.

Netflix has announced a new drama starring Jamie Dornan which is set to be filmed across the Scottish Highlands.

Concerns are increasing for two Scots teens who were reported missing after travelling to a seaside town together.