Queen of the South boss aims to use free weekend to strengthen squad

Rio Ferdinand has agreed with Scott McTominay about the importance of Manchester United securing a top-four finish in their attempts to qualify for next season's Champions League.

Shooting wrapped last month on the long-awaited Gerard Butler project Kandahar and here are some exclusive behind the scenes photos from the film, which is notably one of the first major U.S. titles to shoot its entirety in Saudi Arabia. The film, which is produced by John Wick outfit Thunder Road Films and Capstone, reunites Butler with his Greenland and Angel Has Fallen director Ric Roman Waugh. While this certainly isn’t the first action thriller the bankable Scottish actor has starred in, Kandahar is one of the first big-budget Hollywood titles to shoot in the country’s northwest AlUla region, which is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kylie Jenner is a mum for the second time - and family and fans are thrilled for the global icon.

Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson has heaped praise on the shoulders of midfielder Scott McTominay following his recent upturn in form.

Bez’s dreams of performing in a kilt as a true Scotsman on this weekend’s Dancing on Ice show have been dashed, according to reports.

James McAvoy reckons he's an "honorary Philadelphian" after announcing he has secretly got married for a second time.

Bright Eyes have announced plans to reissue their entire back catalogue.The band – comprised of Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis and Nate Walcot – will reissue all nine of their studio albums along with a Companion EP for each LP featuring new recordings of songs from the original release plus a cover version from an artist they found particularly inspiring at the time.They will kick off the campaign on May 27, with their first three albums – ‘A Collection Of Songs Written And Recorded 1995-1997’, 1998’s ‘Letting Off The Happiness’ and 2000 LP ‘Fevers And Mirrors’. You can view a trailer for their reissues below.The band have also shared new recordings of ‘Falling Out Of Love At This Volume’, ‘Contrast And Compare’ featuring Waxahatchee and ‘Haligh, Haligh, A Lie, Haligh’ with Phoebe Bridgers, from the six track Companion EPS all of which you can listen to below.“It’s a meaningful way to connect with the past that doesn’t feel totally nostalgic and self-indulgent,” says Oberst of the series.

Death in Paradise star Ben Miller, 55, was put through his paces when he took part in Hamza Yassin's Channel 4 wildlife series, Scotland: Escape to the Wilderness. Hamza is best known as a presenter and cameraman for Countryfile, Springwatch and Animal Park. Hamza's latest show saw him take four celebrities out of their comfort zone on an expedition across the Scottish Highlands.

Donny van de Beek could be the man to finally replace Christian Eriksen at Tottenham.

Glasgow's economy was boosted by a record £42.4m last year thanks to hosting massive film and broadcast productions.

The boss of beer giant Brewdog has denied any inappropriate behaviour after allegations arose in a BBC documentary.

St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin has told St Johnstone they will have to cough up if they want Cammy MacPherson back this season.

Manchester United have been warned by Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard that star man John McGinn is not for sale.

Former Scotland skipper Colin Hendry has told Scott Brown he should hand over the Aberdeen armband as he compared him to Robbie Savage.

John Barnes believes Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn would be a good signing for Manchester United, but would not urge the player to leave Villa Park.

Ange Postecoglou joked he wishes he could've "hidden" his new Japanese trio's impressive debuts from worldwide attention as he awaits a decision on international call-ups.

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon is set to be given a 'Great Scot' award at a glittering ceremony in New York.

Outlander star Sam Heughan praised a fan for their 'wonderful' and 'generous' idea to make others happy on their birthday.

The Weeknd scores his third UK Number 1 album with Dawn FM.