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Man in court over weapons in car

A 29-year-old man is appearing in court in connection with the discovery of a stash of weapons in a car parked outside a supermarket. Read

Rights lawyer contempt verdict due

A high-profile human rights lawyer who spoke out after his client was convicted of terrorism charges is due to discover if his comments were in contempt of court. Read

Somme heroes to be honoured

War heroes killed in the Battle of Somme, one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War, are due to be honoured by the Scottish Government. Read

MSPs slam 'lax' record keeping

MSPs have said lax record keeping in the Scottish Government had hindered investigations into a failed attempt to bring a £1 billion energy institute north of the border. Read

Uni honour for naturalist Sir David

Veteran naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough is receiving the honorary degree of Doctor of Science at a graduation ceremony. Read

Queen honours outstanding Scots

The Queen is due to honour dozens of Scots at an investiture ceremony in Edinburgh. Read

Council staff vote over pay strike

Ballot papers on strike action will go out to more than 100,000 council staff. Read

Trump probe bosses visit golf site

Planning officials overseeing a public inquiry into Donald Trump's proposed £1 billion golf resort are visiting the beach where he hopes to build "the finest golf course in the world". Read

Prison panel findings due out

The challenges facing Scotland's criminal justice system will be highlighted on Tuesday with the publication of a report into the use of prisons. Read

Man held over weapons find

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a stash of weapons in a car parked outside a supermarket. Read

Radioactive scare at university lab

Fire crews have been called to a university physics lab after smoke was seen coming from a room housing radioactive material. Read

Hospital's facilities under review

The future of emergency admissions at a hospital will be scrutinised in an independent review, health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Read

MEP backs Scottish Eurovision bid

An online campaign has been launched for a Scottish entry to the Eurovision song contest. Read

Knitwear firm 'may close plant'

Luxury knitwear firm Pringle may close its manufacturing plant in the Scottish Borders with the loss of 80 jobs, the company has said. Read

Latest airports strike halted

A second day of strike action at remote airports across the north and west of Scotland has been averted. Read

Science centres to get extra funds

Scotland's four science centres are to receive extra cash totalling £250,000 this year. Read

Waiter killer 'linked to arms find'

A soldier who murdered a waiter 14 years ago has been linked to the discovery of a cache of weapons in a supermarket car park, it has been reported. Read