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Glasgow doctors to swap scrubs for sheet music in charity concert

The special fundraising concert will see funds raised for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).

Scottish Government promises £14m for Glasgow People's Palace and Winter Gardens refurb

The latest investment is in addition to £19.5 million of funding contributions from Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Beautiful shrine erected for much loved 'Glasgow Canal Cat' Ziggy after death

"He knew how much he was loved."

Glasgow mainstream teachers must act as 'ASN teachers' as part of job

A council education official said it is part of day to day work.

Bid to save 'Glencoe Massacre monument' after council ruling

B&B owner who built a stone circle without consent says if Stonehenge can do it, so can Barcaldine Castle

GlencoeOban Times23h ago

EXCLUSIVE: Tayside police chief who oversaw Dundee knife incident controversy quits for more senior job

Police Scotland is now looking for the seventh officer to occupy the top Tayside role in just 13 years.

What is future for philosophy degree and disability services at Dundee University?

The institution revealed its latest cuts plan to staff as it looks to save £20 million.

KinrossThe Courier (Dundee)1d ago

£59 Perth and Kinross cemetery fees axed following families’ fury at toppled gravestones

Perth and Kinross Council bosses admit they don't know who owns up to 75% of the gravestones in their cemeteries.

Exclusive: Energy expert says ‘Aberdeen in serious trouble’ unless Rosebank and Jackdaw approved

Nick Butler, who was Gordon Brown's energy advisor, wants the region to avoid suffering the same fate as mining communities.

MURRAY FOOTE: Dundee University’s future should concern all Dundonians

"Success breeds success, so the university’s struggles are as welcome as a kick in the Bonar Halls as far as the city’s prospects are concerned."

Dundee man ordered to give up cats or face eviction

Louie Cunningham has provided The Courier with a message from a housing officer giving them 14 days to remove the animals.

Visitor levy causing 'major problems' for Edinburgh firms, body warns

Firms bearing ‘significant cost’ due to correction of bills, says tourism business organisation

GrangemouthThe Scotsman1d ago

Grangemouth misses out on £200m UK Government fund for sustainable aviation fuel

SNP-commissioned House of Commons Library analysis shows 29 separate awards were made from the Advanced Fuel Funds - with just one given to Scotland.

Exclusive: Scotland’s energy minister ‘being kept in the dark about Jackdaw and Rosebank’ as Shell axes Aberdeen jobs

Stephen Gethins visited Aberdeen hours after Shell confirmed roles based in the city will be moved to London.

Dundee city centre businesses hit out at £2m Union Street works as flood claims emerge

Work to redevelop the city centre street into a fully pedestrianised space began in early February.

Idjessi Metsoko tipped to win over Dundee United sceptics as Tannadice recruitment drive defended

Jim Goodwin reckons players are being judged far too quickly in the modern game, across the board.

PeterheadPress & Journal (Aberdeen)1d ago

Peterhead court hears man attacked sister in row over his foreign girlfriend

Gintas Zukauskas strangled and hit his sister when he found out that she had intervened to stop his overseas partner 'demanding' money.

A stroke in her 40s left this Angus teacher in a wheelchair – at a Dundee club she’s fighting back

Jillian Geddes shares how her life was impacted when she had a stroke. Now Jillian and fellow member Jane Hair explain why Dundee Stroke Exercise Club has been instrumental in their recovery.

Two key reasons why Dundee have struggled to sign defenders this summer revealed

The form of Ryan Astley and Owen Bevan has made recruitment harder.

How world's biggest arts festival Edinburgh Fringe was created by eight 'gatecrashers'

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe began in 1947

‘We were hoodwinked’: How Aberdeen teenagers ended up helping design futuristic beach playpark

Three of the Aberdeen school kids behind the grand and futuristic designs of the beach playpark lifted the lid on the project.

North-east police chief reveals ‘exponential’ rise in officers under investigation amid women’s trust challenge

Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen made the disclosure during an Aberdeen City Council meeting where she was challenged by a councillor after two disturbing criminal cases

Festival of Murder by Ross Macfarlane KC, Chapter 12: As my old Weegie granny used to say

Ross Macfarlane’s short story serial specially for Edinburgh’s festival season continues

Brad Spencer ball in Falkirk’s court as Dundee United table bid for Bairns star

United have been tracking the player throughout the summer and have made their most aggressive move to date.

Edinburgh 'masked youths' captured 'kick starting' moped in broad daylight

'These youths are an absolute nuisance'

Person 'hit by bus' in Glasgow city centre as drivers urged to avoid the area

The person's current condition and the extent of their injuries is unknown.

Aberdeen sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel won’t ‘promise’ more signings – as Kusini Yengi closes in on another Japan switch

In terms of more incomings signings, Pfannenstiel says Aberdeen are 'looking at the market', while he gave fans an important reminder over the timeline for player departures.

AirdrieDaily Record1d ago

East Kilbride vocalist joins 11-piece soul band for special homecoming show

The McCommitments have performed at venues across the country, including Airdrie Town Hall and MacArts in Galashiels, where the band has previously sold out shows.

East KilbrideDaily Record1d ago

East Kilbride vocalist joins 11-piece soul band for special homecoming show

The McCommitments have performed at venues across the country, including Airdrie Town Hall and MacArts in Galashiels, where the band has previously sold out shows.

Train services between Dundee and Perth disrupted due to track safety inspection

Network Rail engineers carried out an emergency inspection of the Perth to Dundee track.

Edinburgh dog walk named amongst best in the country by outdoor experts

An Edinburgh dog walk achieved a top five spot.

Glasgow 'factory reset button' unveiled amid 'despair' of BBC documentary

"I thought if Glasgow has a virus - I sort of pictured it like a computer - then I need to make a factory reset button."

CambuslangDaily Record1d ago

The inaugural Cambuslang Schools Bike Fest was a hit at Clyde Cycle Park

More than 170 enthusiastic participants, families and supporters went along.

Teen who died in Aberdeenshire motorbike crash named locally

Floral tributes have been left for 17-year-old Kayden Thompson.

EllonPress & Journal (Aberdeen)1d ago

Fire crews called to crash near Ellon

Two vehicles were involved in the incident.

Scots man missing for 20 days 'may have travelled to Glasgow'

“If anyone has seen Richie, or someone matching his description, please get in touch with police."

Fashion tycoon Marc Jacobs posts snap reading famous Glasgow novel Shuggie Bain

Shuggie Bain, Stuart's heartbreaking debut novel, and his latest islands-focused book John of John have both made it onto Jacobs' reading list lately.

Edinburgh Book Festival round-up: John Grisham | Kiran Desai

John Grisham was impressively level-headed about success during his first appearance at the book festival, writes Susan Mansfield, while Booker Prizewinner Kiran Desai was honest about the terrifying

‘He doesn’t look out of place’: Cooper Masson, the 17-year-old catching Stephen Robinson’s eye at Aberdeen

Teenage midfielder Cooper Masson has been an unused substitute this season and boss Stephen Robinson has discussed his plans for the 17-year-old.

Day In The Life of Aberdeen woman who is one of the fittest people on Earth

CrossFit Aberdeen's Holly Tynan lays out the daily routine which helped her rank as the 17th fittest woman in the world at the 2026 CrossFit Games in San Jose, California.

I found my favourite Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, and tickets are just £15

This show is the best, even if there aren’t seats

CambuslangGlasgow Live1d ago

Urgent search for missing Cambuslang man who vanished two weeks ago

James Hendry was last seen in the area on August 11.

Edinburgh Comedy Awards: Scottish comedians 'pipped at the post' by global talent

The shortlisted comedians will be vying for the title of Best Comedy Show

CoatbridgeGlasgow Live1d ago

Coatbridge MSP fooled by 'AI slop' photo of Dolly Parton tribute at roundabout

The North Lanarkshire traffic circle is nicknamed the 'Dolly Parton Roundabout' by locals thanks to the large pair of pyramids protruding from its centre.

Heartless Edinburgh woman hauled before court after disturbing discovery at home

Clorley admitted the horrific acts

New plan to build homes on Glasgow west end gap site

Empty land between properties in Kelvindale could be used for new flats.

Dark crime drama filmed in Edinburgh with Trainspotting star 'stealing the show'

'It evokes the feel of a Scandinavian crime drama'

Glasgow set for 'meaningful contribution' to soaring homelessness costs from Scottish Government

Costs are expected to hit £75m next year and could increase to £93m in 2028/29.

AirdrieDaily Record1d ago

Domestic abuser turned nasty towards new girlfriend during luxury weekend break after being freed from prison

Airdrie Sheriff Court heard the woman was in agony after Kieran Lindsay assaulted her and she cut short her stay at the holiday lodge.

Police taking to the skies and calling in nationwide help to tackle masked ebike yobs terrorising Aberdeen

The city's top cops revealed how they're calling in officers from across Scotland, and specially trained drone pilots, to help crackdown on illegal ebike use in Aberdeen

MusselburghEdinburgh Live1d ago

East Lothian parking charge plans on hold ahead of 'impact' review

Councillors dismissed a call from the SNP to delay progress on planned charges in Musselburgh, Tranent, Dunbar and Haddington, until the impact of the North Berwick scheme had been reviewed last year,

TranentEdinburgh Live1d ago

East Lothian parking charge plans on hold ahead of 'impact' review

Energy expert warns Shell won’t be last company to move jobs from Aberdeen

Companies are increasingly moving staff to where investment and activity are concentrated.

ClydebankGlasgow Live1d ago

Clydebank carer struck off after stealing £40 from vulnerable service user

Shazia Chima's conduct was described as being "extremely serious".

KirkcaldyFife Today1d ago

Huge turnout to view latest plans for Kirkcaldy town centre and waterfront

Hundreds of people have viewed the latest plans for the transformation of Kirkcaldy town centre and waterfront.

KirkcaldyFife Today1d ago

Rugby returns and Kirkcaldy skipper Fin Smith assesses league opener

Kirkcaldy Rugby Club return to competitive action this Saturday when they host Gordonians in a 3pm kick-off in their opening Arnold Clark National League Division 2 fixture of 2026-’27.

Ayrshire couple lay claim to region's tallest Sunflower as plant sprouts to almost 12 feet

Jackie Ridge and her partner Alan reckon their plant is head and shoulders above the others.

Aviation star Wee DRAM to return to skies for The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight

The iconic aircraft joins the programme for Saturday, September 5.

Art Deco Ayrshire exhibition opens at McKechnie Institute

‘Art Deco Ayrshire’ celebrates the natural and cultural beauty of Ayrshire through a collection of colourful digital prints.

Ayrshire care worker caught on camera causing emotional distress to service user

Craig White told the supported person: “Away to your bed, because ken why, nobody likes you,” or words to that effect.