1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1067+ words) There seemed to be hundreds of them in front of the main stage at City Park in Stirling, more than I have ever witnessed at a festival. It was perhaps indicative of the older age range of the thousands of…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (877+ words) Andy Burnham has rejected John Swinney's calls for talks on a second Scottish independence referendum, insisting there is "no consensus" for a new vote. The Prime Minister said the issue remained "off limits". The Labour leader claimed the First Minister…...

4+ day, 39+ min ago   (338+ words) A new director has been appointed to lead economic transformation across the North East of Scotland. Bethan Vasey has taken up the newly created role of Director of North East Transition at Scottish Enterprise, Scotland’s national economic development agency. Scottish…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (175+ words) Former Rangers boss Dick Advocaat looks set to become an octogenarian manager after signing a new deal with Curacao. Advocaat became the oldest boss in World Cup history when he took charge of the tiny Caribbean nation and helped them…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (945+ words) John Swinney has written to Andy Burnham asking to meet to discuss the process for an “agreed legal mechanism” for holding a Scottish independence referendum. The First Minister's letter comes after the Prime Minister appeared to shift the UK Government's…...

5+ day, 31+ min ago   (239+ words) No arrests were made during a large-scale demonstration involving a group of protesters wearing balaclavas in Glasgow city centre. Police said the group was "contained" at Charing Cross after officers were made aware they had gathered on Buchanan Street on…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (654+ words) Writer Lee Child will be at this year’s Bloody Scotland (Image: unknown) The return of Aberdeen’s comedy celebration sees an expanded programme this year, with a mixture of big names and new faces. Among those visiting the north-east this time…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (192+ words) Three arrests have been made following a fatal crash near Edinburgh Airport. Two women aged 23 and 19 and a 32-year-old man have been arrested in connection with the crash on the A8 Glasgow Road at Newbridge near Edinburgh. The incident happened around…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (833+ words) John Swinney’s speech launching his new Programme for Government was a curious thing to watch. The FM is not a naturally flamboyant speaker or even the best speech deliverer, but behind all the presentational confidence he was able to muster…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (163+ words) Police have responded to reports of a large group of protesters wearing balaclavas in Glasgow city centre. Officers said they were made aware of the group, which had gathered in Buchanan Street at around 4.20pm on Tuesday. Videos on social media…...