Stonehaven rail disaster remembered with minute’s silence for tragic crash victims

Peter Krykant broke down in tears as he read a tribute to a drug death victim during a highly-charged rally at Holyrood. Krykant, who has battled addiction and launched the UK’s first unofficial Overdose Prevention Centre, was overcome as he addressed an audience of MSPs and families affected by drugs.

Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletterDetectives are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted at Dalreoch railway station.At around 9.30pm on Monday, August 23, the victim was approached by a man on platform two of the station.He engaged in a conversation with her and sexually assaulted her.The man is described as a white, bald, six-foot man of slim build, with a tattoo on the left side of his

Alan Cumming, the Scots-born superstar of stage and screen returned to his drama school roots today to receive an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Aberfeldy-born Alan, an alumnus of Scotland ’s national conservatoire, was recognised for his multi-award-winning and genre-spanning career that has taken him everywhere from Hollywood to Broadway.

crash was saved by his nurses music taste. Craig Sears, from Ayrshire, shattered his spine after his car slid off the road and into a ditch in June last year.

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterThe Touch Estate on the outskirts of Stirling stars in a new film alongside British acting stalwart, Timothy Spall.Directed by Scottish filmmaker Gillies MacKinnon — who made Small Faces and Whisky Galore — The Last Bus was filmed across Scotland in October and November 2019 and is now set for release today.In the film Spall’s character journeys from John O’Groats to Land’s End – despite the cast and crew having

Annie Lennox, Gun, Fran Healy, Dougie Vipond and more Scots celebrities have shared their personal memories of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. Rock legend Charlie passed away today surrounded by his family in hospital at the age of 80, and the world has paid tribute to a man who made drumming an art.

Archangel 1608 Tattoo Studio in Glasgow, explained that one of her customers had approached her to help cover up an ex's name which he'd had tattooed on his leg while on holiday.The 38-year-old artist said the pair then hatched the idea together after a chat about what kind of cover-up design he would want.Chrisse explained: "When he joked about getting a breakfast tattoo, I suggested a roll and square or black pudding thinking he probably wouldn't be keen on the idea, but then he contacted me

Calvin Harris might have achieved international fame as a DJ but fans might be surprised to learn that his name is not his real one. The This Is What You Came For star - who has worked with the likes of Rihanna, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa and Ellie Goulding - was born Adam Richard Wiles, growing up in Dumfries.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorJames McAvoy says he’s always interested in taking on challenging acting gigs. His newest project — “Twelve Minutes,” an interactive crime thriller in which he stars as a man trapped in a murderous 12-minute time loop — certainly tested the Scottish thespian’s skills and stamina.McAvoy, whose credits include playing Prof.

Police were called to reports of a mechanical failure on board the ride at the Landmark Adventure Park in Aviemore around 11.30am on Thursday August 12. Two chidren suffered minor injuries in the incident.

A rollercoaster has come off its track at a Scots adventure park, sparking an emergency service response.Pictures and video from Landmark Adventure Park in Aviemore show what appears to be a carriage hanging off the side of the track after coming loose today, Thursday August 12.A witness told the Daily Record that ambulance teams are in attendance.Video from the scene shows a fire engine also in attendance.It is not yet known if there have been any injuries.This is a breaking incident and we'll

Prince Andrew is being sued by Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victim Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who is accusing the royal of abusing her when she was 17 years old.The Duke is currently at Balmoral with the Queen which, according to The Independent, grants him a "level of privacy". However, there may be another reason for the Prince's speedy excursion to Scotland.

Lawrence Chaney is eyeing up a role on Doctor Who as The Rani while the new doctor is being picked for the BBC sci fi show. Lawrence hinted at the role as fans clamour to find out who the new Doctor to replace Jodie Whittaker will be.

Strictly judges Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli donned kilts and admitted they thought Scotland was like the Italian lakes as they explored Loch Lomond for their new telly show. The two telly personalities went on a Scottish road trip from Glasgow to Loch Lomond before also heading to Glencoe and the snow capped Meall a’Bhuiridh for their ITV show Craig and Bruno’s Great British Road Trips.

Online fraud statistics reached record highs over lockdown as more and more of us were spending the majority of our time online. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent and upsetting scams to emerge has been romance fraud.

the Telegraph, Cumming explained why he declined the coveted role.“I didn’t turn it down,” he told the British publication. “I told them to f–k off!” “They wanted me and Rupert Everett to do a screen test, and they said they couldn’t pay me more than a certain sum, they just didn’t have any more money in the budget,” the Scottish performer added.

The line between Argyle Street and Bridgeton in Glasgow also closed due to track circuit failures from suspected flooding. Network Rail Scotland tweeted at 9.52pm tonight, saying: "This picture shows the full extent of the flooding at Dalmuir’s twin tunnels.