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Marie Docherty, 84, Mary Broderick, 83, Margaret McLafferty, 67, Kathleen McLean, 76, and Mary Doyle, 80, were named on an indictment which contains 108 charges.

Former Celtic chief executive Fergus McCann and ex-Hearts chair Ann Budge have been recognised in the New Year Honours.

The former bus driver was confronted in a sting by vigilantes in 2022, when he attempted to contact girls online.

Developers are hoping to replace the Glasgow music venue with a public food hall and student flats.

Helensburgh Leisure Centre closed as a result of extensive roof damage caused by the storm in January.

Stephen Jamieson faces a total of six charges, including being accused of being involved in serious organised crime.

The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" warning for north and north east Scotland.

The history of New Year's Eve street parties in Edinburgh goes back centuries.

The 58-year-old was charged with culpable and reckless conduct following the blaze in Errol on Monday

A team from the University of Glasgow team worked with volunteers and students to excavate the former Kelvin Wheelies park.

Some of the stonework of the 290-year-old Sanquhar Tolbooth is currently in a state of disrepair.

Thousands of people carrying flaming torches marched through the streets of the city to kick off the annual Hogmanay festival.

Felix Thrust, 36, allegedly assaulted Dean Kennedy, 38, in Glasgow before stabbing him to death.

Author JK Rowling was a regular while writing her first novels in The Elephant House in Edinburgh.

The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

BBC Scotland News is looking back at our most-read stories and this is the top 20 for 2025.

Mike Duxbury lost his sight 50 years ago and is helping others with disability get into agriculture.

Thousands of people are expected to travel to the city for three days of celebrations.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

The internet can't get enough of this Edinburgh cobbler, who has become a viral sensation with his shoe repairs.

The fossil was so complete experts could see remains of the last meal it ate, 330 million years after it died.

BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer's.

Offences are alleged to have taken place at Nazareth House premises in Aberdeen and Midlothian between 1965 and 1982.

Rebecca Lindsay and Roland Engebretsen have been awarded MBEs.

The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" warning for north and north east Scotland.

Some of the stonework of the 290-year-old Sanquhar Tolbooth is currently in a state of disrepair.

The 58-year-old was charged with culpable and reckless conduct following the blaze in Errol on Monday

Here is what to look out for on the final round of Scottish Premiership fixtures for 2025, including Motherwell v Celtic, Djeidi Gassama's form and the pressure on David Martindale.

RKC Waalwijk right-back Jordi Altena will join Hearts on 1 January, having agreed a deal until the summer of 2029.

Celtic's January transfer window plans take shape as former Rangers manager is linked with Columbus Crew.

We preview the last games of 2025 as Celtic face Motherwell and Dundee host Kilmarnock.

Former Celtic chief executive Fergus McCann and ex-Hearts chair Ann Budge have been recognised in the New Year Honours.