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Three crew members and seven customers died when the police aircraft fell on to the roof of the Clutha bar in Glasgow in November 2013

Glasgow crash pilot 'consciously took a risk' - inquiry

Ten people were killed when a helicopter crashed into a Scottish pub after the pilot "consciously took a risk" and ignored low fuel warnings, an inquiry has found.

UK • 30 Oct 19

Thousands of people marched in Edinburgh earlier this month calling for Scottish independence

Threat of legal action over Scottish referendum request

Legal action "cannot be ruled out" if the UK government blocks a section 30 order which would allow Scotland to hold an independence referendum, the country's Brexit minister said.

UK • 14 Oct 19

The news mean Scotland can now qualify for the quarter final of the Rugby World Cup

Scotland v Japan to go ahead as scheduled

The Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland's Pool A rivals, Japan and Scotland, will go ahead as scheduled.

Sport • 13 Oct 19

Xavier Dupont de Ligonnes is accused of murdering his wife and four children in 2011

Frenchman held in Scotland not murder suspect

A man was mistakenly arrested at Glasgow Airport over suspicions he was a French fugitive accused of killing his wife and four children, police have said.

World • 12 Oct 19

Nationalists argue that the 2016 British referendum in favour of Brexit means another independence referendum is necessary

Thousands march for independence in Scottish capital

Thousands of people have marched in Edinburgh calling for Scottish independence.

World • 05 Oct 19

An appeal to the Supreme Court is set for Tuesday

Scottish court rules suspension of parliament unlawful

Scotland's highest court of appeal has ruled that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for five weeks is unlawful.

Brexit • 11 Sep 19

'Lay the proud usurpers low' MPs sing after prorogation

A group of British MPs protested the suspension of Parliament by holding up signs reading "silenced" and filling the House of Commons with Scottish and Welsh songs.

News Lens • 10 Sep 19

Anthony Stokes has been ordered to stay away from his ex-partner

Footballer Stokes banned from contacting ex-partner

Footballer Anthony Stokes has been given an eight-month deferred sentence in Scotland for stalking his ex-partner.

World • 09 Sep 19

Scientists combed Loch Ness for samples of environmental DNA

Loch Ness monster may just be a giant eel - scientists

The legend of the Loch Ness Monster is most likely to have been sparked by sightings of giant eels, scientists say.

World • 05 Sep 19

Judge said the decision on proroguing Parliament was for politicians, and not for the courts

Scottish court rules Johnson prorogation is lawful

A judge at the highest court in Scotland has found Boris Johnson's planned prorogation of parliament lawful.

Brexit • 04 Sep 19

A cross-party group of MPs is challenging Boris Johnson's ability to suspend parliament

Scottish court legal action over suspended parliament

The UK government appears to have been considering suspending parliament as early as mid August, documents submitted to a Scottish court suggest.

Brexit • 03 Sep 19

Police said a march by the James Connolly Republican Flute Band was met by hundreds of counter-demonstrators

Glasgow police vow 'robust' response to march riot

Riot police, mounted officers, a helicopter, and dog units have been used in Glasgow after protesters against an Irish unity march sparked "significant disorder".

UK • 02 Sep 19

Police said a march by the James Connolly Republican Flute Band was met by hundreds of counter demonstrations

Irish unity march sparks Glasgow riots

Riot police, mounted officers, a force helicopter and dog units are being used in Glasgow after protesters against an Irish unity march sparked "significant disorder".

UK • 30 Aug 19

Ruth Davidson said she was resigning with a 'heavy heart'

Davidson resigns as leader of Scottish Conservatives

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, who turned her party's fortunes around in Scotland, has said she is resigning, a day after the British government announced it was suspending parliament ahead of the Brexit deadline.

Brexit • 29 Aug 19

Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze (Pic: @Euans_EP)

Boy, 14, arrested after major fire at Scottish school

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following a "very large and complex" fire at a school in Scotland.

UK • 26 Aug 19

The group is trying to block Boris Johnson from being able to prorogue parliament

Judge to fast-track hearing on UK parliament suspension

A judge in Scotland has agreed to a fast-tracked hearing on whether the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson can legally suspend parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit.

Brexit • 13 Aug 19

A United Airlines service from Glasgow to Newark was cancelled on Saturday (File image)

Pilot in court over alleged breath test failure

A pilot has appeared in court in Scotland after allegedly failing a breath test ahead of a flight to the United States.

UK • 06 Aug 19

Scots rejected independence by 55% to 45% in a 2014 referendum

Scotland would vote for independence, new poll suggests

Scottish voters would vote for independence from the United Kingdom, according to a poll by Michael Ashcroft, the first major published survey to show a lead for independence since March 2017.

UK • 05 Aug 19

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speak after the British Irish Council summit meeting in Manchester

'Intensive process' set to begin in Rockall dispute

Irish and Scottish ministers are to take part in an intensive process in an effort to resolve the ongoing dispute over Rockall.

Politics • 28 Jun 19

Your Politics: Has Govt been bitten by its watchdog?

Your Politics • 14 Jun 19

The Taoiseach said the issue was raised at Cabinet this morning

Indications of easing of tensions over Rockall dispute

There are indications tonight of an easing of tensions in the dispute between Ireland and Scotland over disputed fishing waters around Rockall.

Politics • 11 Jun 19

Rockall lies around 230 nautical miles northwest of Donegal and 240 miles west of Scotland

Warning Irish vessels could be boarded around Rockall

Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy has said Irish vessels could be boarded if they do not stop fishing in the waters around Rockall.

Ireland • 10 Jun 19

The rocky outcrop lies around 230 nautical miles northwest of Donegal

Rockall row deepens as Irish skippers continue fishing

The row between Ireland and Scotland over fishing rights around Rockall has deepened, with Irish skippers saying that they have no intention of leaving the disputed waters.

Ireland • 09 Jun 19

The Scottish First Minister said Scotland was "inspired" by the EU support for Ireland

Sturgeon calls for Brexit and independence referendums

The Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has raised the possibility of future referendums on both Brexit and Scottish indepedence after meeting with the Taoiseach in Dublin.

UK • 27 May 19

Nicola Sturgeon will tell the SNP conference there is support for a second referendum

Sturgeon to demand second independence referendum

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to demand that Scotland be allowed to hold a second referendum on independence.

Brexit • 28 Apr 19