Russell to head judge appointments 11:55, Oct 6 2008
University chief and former top civil servant Sir Muir Russell is to head the body which advises ministers on appointing judges, it has been announced. more
TV presenter Gray in river rescue 10:55, Oct 6 2008
Broadcaster Muriel Gray had to be rescued with her family after their boat sank as they watched the QE2. more
Alcohol crack down on Tartan Army 09:55, Oct 6 2008
Police have issued an alcohol warning to the Tartan Army ahead of this weekend's crucial World Cup qualifier. more
Workers 'afraid to call in sick' 00:25, Oct 6 2008
Scots workers are less likely to call in sick amid fears over their jobs in the current economic climate, research out on Monday suggests. more
Call for stronger action on climate 00:25, Oct 6 2008
The Scottish Government was urged to make its already ambitious proposals for tackling climate change even stronger. more
Bid to tackle 'drink problem' urged 00:25, Oct 6 2008
The Scottish Government has been urged to mount a new awareness and education campaign to try to tackle Scotland's drink problem. more
Prescott in V-sign to SNP 20:55, Oct 5 2008
Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has been captured on video giving what appears to be a two-fingered salute to SNP activists. more
QE2 fans bid farewell to liner 18:55, Oct 5 2008
Thousands of QE2 fans turned out to say goodbye to the famous liner as she sailed up the river of her birth for a final time. more
Free school meals 'not affordable' 17:25, Oct 5 2008
Half of Scotland's councils can not afford to implement the Scottish Government's free school meals policy without extra funding, Labour claimed. more
I'll work with Salmond, says Murphy 16:55, Oct 5 2008
New Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy said that he wanted to work with SNP First Minister Alex Salmond. more
McConnell's post is 'serious job' 14:25, Oct 5 2008
Former First Minister Jack McConnell insisted the new post given to him by Gordon Brown was a "serious job to deal with serious issues". more
Teen's father hits out at sentence 11:55, Oct 5 2008
The father of a teenager raped by a violent criminal on the run from an open jail hit out at the sentence imposed on his daughter's attacker. more
Bon Voyage and Clyde for famous QE2 07:55, Oct 5 2008
The world-famous QE2 is due to make her final voyage to the river of her birth as she continues her farewell UK tour. more
Tories campaign against alcohol ban 00:25, Oct 5 2008
The Tories stepped up their campaign against controversial Scottish Government plans to ban under-21s from buying alcohol in off-sales with a new postcard campaign. more
Salmond upbeat over HBOS takeover 00:25, Oct 5 2008
First Minister Alex Salmond said on Sunday that he firmly believed there could be "a positive result for Scotland" from the HBOS takeover. more
Councils revolts free school meals 00:25, Oct 5 2008
Labour said on Sunday that councils were in "open revolt" over the Scottish Government's plans for free school meals. more
