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Almost half of LGBT Scots have experienced depression in the last year, according to new research

Barnardo's Children's home care not good enough says former boss

Police hunting elderly man who tried to force entry into woman's car

Two men arrested over alleged attack in Perth which led to police stand off

Scottish Government to introduce law on CCTV in abattoirs

Abellio could be stripped of Scotrail contract, says Transport Secretary

Salmond verdict could put future claimants off coming forward, opposition parties warn

Dog owners warned their pets could be destroyed - if they fail to behave in country

£70,000 worth of vehicles stolen from Fife caravan company

Man in court accused of knifing doctor at surgery

Salmond wins sexual harassment inquiry case

First Minister announces extra £50m funding for Tay Cities Deal

Man taken to hospital with injuries after assault in Dundee

Survey finds three quarters of Scotland's teachers are stressed due to their workload

Expert backs 20mph bill to help combat Scotland's 'obesity epidemic'

Teaching posts advertised up to 14 times, figures show

ScotRail apologise to passengers for 'unacceptable service'

Calls for supermarkets to dedicate sections of stores to local produce

Pair appear in court accused of New Year's Day murder in Dundee

Police officer widow pays tribute to "amazing" husband

Patient left waiting 849 days for hospital treatment

Ally McCoist appears in Dumfries court in M74 speeding case

Father of three jailed for viewing over 250 hours of indecent child videos

Ambulances called to Scottish prisons more than 500 times last year

Almost 400,000 teacher sick days related to mental health

Union-led project aiming to tackle child poverty in schools

Teen arrested as police probe 'murder' at Dundee taxi rank

Ben Nevis climber dies in New Year's Day fall

Andy Murray beaten in Brisbane

Description released after unexplained death in Dundee

Police should get power to double on the spot fines for 'swift justice' say the Tories

Police Scotland spending almost £1m a year hiring vehicles

Take time to talk to people struggling with metal health, campaigners urge

Man dies after a fight in a Dundee street in the early hours of New Year's Day

Emotional Murray makes winning return but casts doubts over playing future

A fit Roarie Deacon will benefit Dundee says McIntyre