NewsNewsScotlandScotland PoliticsTemperatures soar as Scottish heatwave beginsAboyne in Aberdeenshire and Leuchars in Fife are already on their third day above 25C, the criteria for a heatwave.8 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandDonald Trump and the Scots: A not-so special relationshipPast visits suggest the US president's latest trip to his mother's homeland is unlikely to receive a warm welcome.2 hrs agoScotlandTeenager planned mass murder by setting fire to mosque The 17-year-old was arrested after police caught him with an airgun and aerosol cans outside Inverclyde Muslim Centre.10 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandOwners reported after two dogs die locked in hot carPolice Scotland has reported two people to prosecutors after the incident in Linwood, Renfrewshire.10 hrs agoScotlandInspector Rebus to return for second BBC seriesSir Ian Rankin's Edinburgh detective is coming back for a second series of the award-winning TV adaptation. 11 hrs agoScotlandDonald Trump and the Scots: A not-so special relationshipPast visits suggest the US president's latest trip to his mother's homeland is unlikely to receive a warm welcome.2 hrs agoScotlandConvicted paedophile jailed for hunting and killing animalsBrandon Robb has been banned from owning animals after posting videos of his wildlife crimes on social media.7 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastTRNSMT music festival starts strong in the scorching heatTRNSMT 2025 is headlined over three days by 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol. 4 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandTeenager planned mass murder by setting fire to mosque The 17-year-old was arrested after police caught him with an airgun and aerosol cans outside Inverclyde Muslim Centre.10 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandYour pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.14 hrs agoScotland'I was lucky to survive a one-punch attack'Airline pilot Ross McConnell warns of the potential dangers after his attacker in Aberdeen is jailed.14 hrs agoScotlandThe Barrowland's star-clad façade set for a face-liftProposals for the iconic Glasgow music venue include two huge LED displays/10 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandMan charged over death of man found on streetA 25-year-old has been charged after the death of a man in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen on Thursday.8 hrs agoNE, Orkney & ShetlandGlasgow Airport strikes to go ahead at end of JulyAbout 100 workers at Glasgow Airport are set to go on strike for 48 hours during the Glasgow Fair fortnight in a dispute over pay.19 hrs agoScotlandTRNSMT 2025All you need to know for TRNSMT 2025Headlining the festival's eighth instalment are 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol.1 day agoGlasgow & West ScotlandThe TRNSMT star who cut her teeth busking in GlasgowRianne Downey's cover of the Beautiful South was praised by former singer Paul Heaton, and now she sings with him.19 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandWeather forecast for TRNSMT weekendThe weather forecast for TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow.1 day agoFull line-up and stage times for the weekendThe Glasgow Green music jamboree will take place over three days and features scores of acts.2 days agoGlasgow & West ScotlandWatch TRNSMT coverage on BBC iPlayerCoverage of music festival TRNSMT on Glasgow Green.Features and analysisTrainspotting's Irvine Welsh: We've become 'dumbed-down machines'Author Irvine Welsh has written a sequel called Men in Love, because the world is "so full of hate".1 day agoCultureIsland Games fever takes hold in transformed OrkneyThe area has been transformed to cope with a similar number of competitors to the Winter Olympics.19 hrs agoUKWhy zonal electricity pricing for Scotland is not going to happenPlans to set people's electricity bills based on where they live have been dropped by the UK government.1 day agoScotland BusinessCould taxpayer-funded public diners be revived?Thousands of diners were supported by the government and operated throughout the UK until the 1960s. 2 days agoScotlandEarly risers spot rare 'night shining' cloudsNoctilucent clouds are seen high up in the Earth's atmosphere over Aberdeen, Edinburgh and elsewhere.3 days agoScotlandNews from around ScotlandConvicted paedophile jailed for hunting and killing animalsBrandon Robb has been banned from owning animals after posting videos of his wildlife crimes on social media.7 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastTeenager in crash dies after achieving 'Ben Nevis dream'Jake Larmour's family say he was returning home after climbing the UK's highest mountain and had recently celebrated his 18th birthday.1 day agoHighlands & Islands'I was lucky to survive a one-punch attack'Airline pilot Ross McConnell warns of the potential dangers after his attacker in Aberdeen is jailed.14 hrs agoScotlandLeisure centre evacuated due to chlorine leakFire crews were called out to deal with the incident at the site in Selkirk on Thursday evening.14 hrs agoSouth ScotlandMore than 80 jobs lost at supplier to bus makerAll but nine employees at Fife-based Greenfold Systems have been made redundant following the loss of a major contract.14 hrs agoScotlandSportMacIntyre narrowly makes cut as Gotterup posts record 61Bob MacIntyre scrapes into the weekend at the Scottish Open to narrowly avoid an early end to his title defence.5 hrs agoGolfWho is the Scot among leaders at Tour de France?Despite being just 22 and riding his second Tour de France, Scotland's Oscar Onley is making an early impact.9 hrs agoCyclingGassana move 'done' at Rangers end as Propper nears exitRussell Martin expects Djeidi Gassana to be a Rangers player soon as he confirmed the club has accepted an offer for defender Robin Propper.8 hrs agoScottish Prem'Exact fit' Kuhn completes Como move from CelticNicholas Kuhn leaves Celtic for Como on a four-year deal, with his new head coach Cesc Fabregas believing the winger is an "exact fit".10 hrs agoCelticBeaten by Jersey & Italy - Scotland count cost of missing T20 World CupA shock loss to Jersey follows defeat to Italy as Scotland fail to reach a fifth successive T20 World Cup.5 hrs agoScotlandMore news on iPlayer and SoundsReporting ScotlandBig stories from across the countryScotcastThe BBC's Scottish news podcast.Reporting Scotland: News at SevenMore from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.Good Morning ScotlandThe nation's morning news programme.Latest updates2 hrs agoDonald Trump and the Scots: A not-so special relationshipPast visits suggest the US president's latest trip to his mother's homeland is unlikely to receive a warm welcome.2 hrs agoScotland5 hrs agoScotland count cost of missing T20 World CupA shock loss to Jersey follows defeat to Italy as Scotland fail to reach a fifth successive T20 World Cup.5 hrs agoScotland7 hrs agoJersey stun Scotland but miss out on T20 World CupJersey shock Scotland with a final-ball, one-wicket victory but just miss out on qualifying for the T20 World Cup for the first time.7 hrs agoScotland10 hrs agoOwners reported after two dogs die locked in hot carPolice Scotland has reported two people to prosecutors after the incident in Linwood, Renfrewshire.10 hrs agoScotland11 hrs agoInspector Rebus to return for second BBC seriesSir Ian Rankin's Edinburgh detective is coming back for a second series of the award-winning TV adaptation. 11 hrs agoScotland14 hrs ago'I was lucky to survive a one-punch attack'Airline pilot Ross McConnell warns of the potential dangers after his attacker in Aberdeen is jailed.14 hrs agoScotland14 hrs agoYour pictures of Scotland: 4 - 11 JulyA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.14 hrs agoScotland14 hrs agoWhy there is a lot at stake for Scotland v FijiThe spotlight may be on the British and Irish Lions, but Scotland's Test in Fiji is hugely significant in its own right.14 hrs agoScotland14 hrs agoMore than 80 jobs lost at supplier to bus makerAll but nine employees at Fife-based Greenfold Systems have been made redundant following the loss of a major contract.14 hrs agoScotland...