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Bomber's wife joins campaign demo

The wife of the Lockerbie bomber is expected to join a candle-lit vigil to highlight alleged miscarriages of justice. Read

Forced marriages a 'horrific crime'

Forced marriages were branded a "horrific crime" and an "abuse of human rights" by Scotland's first Asian MSP. Read

Third of Britons 'want to leave'

More than a third of Britons are likely to consider moving abroad when they retire due to the country's poor weather and rising costs, new research revealed. Read

Government under pressure over tax

The Scottish Government is facing calls to clarify how much its proposed local income tax will be. Read

£34,200 Kerr jewellery sale hope

Jewellery formerly owned and worn by Hollywood screen legend Deborah Kerr is expected to fetch up to £34,200 when it is sold at auction. Read

Scotland braced for heavy snow

Scotland woke to more wintery weather with blizzards and heavy snow predicted across the country. Read

Fiona concern over child protection

Education secretary Fiona Hyslop will make a statement to MSPs about a city's under-fire child protection services. Read

Rise in mentally ill prisoners

Prison is "inappropriate" for people with severe mental health problems, according to a report. Read

NHS finances 'improving'

The financial position of the NHS is improving in Scotland but it faces tough times ahead, watchdogs have warned. Read

Records alert for BBC TV presenters

Several BBC presenters, including Jackie Bird, have been warned their health records may have been misused by a doctor. Read

JK Rowling's latest book unveiled

A £2 million original version of JK Rowling's latest book has been unveiled as Harry Potter mania grips the globe once again. Read

MSPs reveal Christmas wish list

A year's supply of Lucozade and Barack Obama-style sunglasses are among the Christmas wish list of MSPs. Read

4,000 jobs secured - Swinney

Finance secretary John Swinney has claimed 4,000 jobs will be secured through £260 million of spending on public projects. Read

Card painting fetches £145,000

A painting which features on a popular Christmas card has sold at auction for £145,000, more than double its expected price. Read

'Incompetent' teacher struck off

A primary school teacher has become the first in Scotland to be struck off for incompetence. Read

Government to support programme

The SNP government criticised the legislative programme set out in the Queen's Speech - but pledged to help Westminster put it on the statute book. Read