Stunning images from two Perthshire photographers make finals of this year’s prestigious Scottish Portrait Award

Lewis Capaldi left a few of his young fans buzzing on Saturday night after a gig in Birmingham, when he stopped by an Indian restaurant for some grub and happily posed for a picture.

A Dumbarton police officer turned blogger has told of his “disbelief” after scooping a top influencer award.

Scots DJ Ewan McVicar received a brand new award from Still Game icons Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill.

Former Hibs and Rangers striker Jason Cummings has been selected for Australia's World Cup squad but Celtic hero Tom Rogic missed the cut.

An IT expert who worked for a company providing services to the UK Government was caught with a ­sickening stash of child abuse films.

A mother is having to “beg” strangers to help pay for potentially life-changing treatment in Mexico - despite it being approved for use on Scotland’s NHS three years ago.

Sir Rod Stewart is set to be honoured at the prestigious Scottish Music Awards this weekend and wishes his 'dear old dad' were here to see it.

A stunning estate with holiday lets has just gone on sale on the banks of Loch Ness offering someone the chance to run a fantastic business. The expansive Cluneberg estate comes with not only a five-bedroom house but also a lodge, chalets and cabins.

Primal Scream star Bobby Gillespie has teamed up with trade union boss Mick Lynch to release a fundraising song in support of striking railway workers.

Bins and roadblocks have been melted to the ground in the shocking aftermath of blindsiding riots in Dundee.

Plans to charge Twitter users for verified 'blue tick' accounts could cost the Scottish Government and local authorities thousands of pounds if implemented. The social media giant is reportedly considering changes to its Blue subscription service, which could see users charged $20 (£17.30) a month or $240 a year.

Popular show I Can See Your Voice is back for a brand new series and the first episode sees a Scots couple take on the challenge.

Scots DJ Hannah Laing has been going from strength to strength all year from gigs at TRNSMT and Creamfields and is now taking the plunge to focus on music full-time.

A young Livingston athlete has been rewarded for a hugely successful debut season on the Highland Games circuit, writes Shane Fenton.

As Rishi Sunak starts his first full day as Prime Minister he is likely to face a huge number of challenges after taking over from Liz Truss who last just 49 days in office.

A councillor has written to Scotland’s environment minister to draw her attention to a recent discharge of sewage into Loch Leven and ask if anything can be done to stop further pollution incidents in future.

A Scots beauty has been named Miss Great Britain after beating 37 other contestants to scoop the glittering crown.

A stunning house on the banks of Bardowie Loch and only 20 minutes from Glasgow has just gone on sale. Lochside is found on the grounds of the beautiful Bardowie Castle.

A Scot has snapped a spooky photo of what appears to be a woman's face in the middle of a stream in the Cairngorms. Beverley Thain, 64, who has since shared the incredible image online, was shocked to discover it while looking through her recently taken photographs.