Heads of state from around the world are gathering in the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday.

A funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday at the Vatican, with the ceremony being covered around the world.

Supermarket chain Asda has been given the go ahead to sell booze from an East Lothian petrol station as part of a new move to introduce alcohol sales across forecourts in the UK.

A hunt has been launched for two people after a man was attacked and robbed in Arbroath.

A schoolgirl has been charged after two teens were injured in a disturbance in West Dunbartonshire.

Amy Macdonald was joined by fans in Glasgow for a free hometown performance following the announcement of her upcoming album.

A boy who assaulted a disabled 19-year-old has avoided a custodial sentence.

A social care worker who was found with indecent images of children has been struck off.

A Paralympic gold medallist from the Scottish Borders has said she is aiming to recapture her love for racing by taking part in the London Marathon.

An appeal by Hamilton Academical Football Club against a 15-point deduction and £9,000 fine will be heard next week.

The children of a pregnant nurse who was killed in a crash on the M8 are "still waiting" for their mum to come home.

Scotland’s nationalised shipyard Ferguson Marine has lost out on yet another contract to build new vessels - this time for Western Ferries.

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin expects “a really intense game” at Pittodrie as his side bid to move level with Hibernian in the battle for third place in the Premiership on Saturday.

A man has appeared in court charged with three attempted murders linked to an ongoing gang war.

A green hydrogen project said to be the largest in the UK has obtained planning approval from Aberdeenshire Council.

St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has urged his players to fully embrace their style of football and the pressure as they bid to complete a great escape.

Borders Council is considering closing several pools and libraries throughout the county to address "significant financial and operational challenges.

A delivery driver was crushed to death by his car after he forgot to engage the handbrake, an inquiry has heard.

Sausages have been pulled from the shelves of a major UK supermarket after pieces of blue plastic were found inside them.

This article contains images that some readers may find distressing A heavily pregnant deer had to be put down after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in Aberdeenshire.

The City of Edinburgh Council has immediately suspended its housing policy amidst a growing housing crisis in the capital.

An Omani soldier was caught by a paedophile "vigilante" group while he competed in the World Pipe Band Championships.

Over 132,000 pupils across Scotland are preparing for their National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams.

Barry Ferguson insists he will make Rangers “a better club” if he is given the job on a permanent basis – and will give up management if not.

Two men have been jailed after plotting to hide £1.5m of cannabis in a lorry load of watermelons and move it into Scotland.

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic will never take their success for granted as they enjoy living through a "golden era" for the club.

Ruari Paton is cherishing every moment of his loan stint at Dundee United, even though it has not given him the game time and goals he would have liked so far.

A fundraiser has been launched for the loves ones of a "loving family man" who died after a crash involving a car, motorcycle and van in Aberdeenshire.

The ongoing investigation into a gang war which has spread across the country's largest cities is the most "significant in Scotland".

From a daily annoyance to a threat to life, potholes are one of the most common concerns facing drivers in Scotland.

An Aberdeenshire woman has received a five-year animal ban after keeping her pets in "appalling" conditions.

Since its creation in 1925, it's estimated that almost 5.8 billion packets of chocolate digestive biscuits have been sold in the UK alone, ITV News' Will Tullis reports The creators of the chocolate digestive biscuit, which has been made for the last 100 years, believes people been eating the biscuit.

Marks & Spencer has said it is still dealing with a cyber incident that hit contactless payments and click and collect orders over the Easter weekend.

Repairs to the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct made famous by the Harry Potter movie franchise have been completed as part of a £3.4m restoration project.

A killer brutally murdered a man, then later told police: "I do not regret it one bit".

A Green MSP who accused the UK Supreme Court of "bigotry, prejudice, and hatred" at a rally in Aberdeen is now facing forcible committee removal for her comments.

Stephen Robinson believes his St Mirren players have a great “incentive” to claim another Premiership victory over Rangers in Paisley on Saturday.

Devolving immigration powers to Holyrood is “a way of offsetting some of the damage that’s been done by a hostile environment, by Brexit”, an SNP MP has claimed.

A lifeboat was dispatched on Thursday night after three children disappeared on paddle boards.

A Scottish man accused of being part of a hacking group which allegedly stole millions of dollars in cryptocurrency has reportedly been extradited to the United States from Spain.

A lorry driver who killed a heavily pregnant nurse in a motorway crash has been jailed.

A teenager has been charged in connection with five alleged attempted murders as police confirmed eight further arrests linked to the ongoing gang war.

All spent nuclear fuel has been removed from the site of the former Hunterston B power station, leading to it being declared nuclear-free.

David Gray has signed a new three-year deal at Hibernian following a 17-game unbeaten run in the Premiership.

A rapist who failed to appear in court over a month ago is still on the run from authorities.

The death of a prisoner who was found in his cell could not have been avoided despite rules on morning roll calls not being followed by prison officers, according to a probe.

Jim Goodwin is hoping Dundee United can upset Celtic’s title party and steal a march on at least one of their rivals in the battle for third place on Saturday.

Businesses are “crying out” for Scottish visas, an SNP MP has said, as he claimed a managed migration scheme could boost Scotland’s economic growth.

More than a hundred members of staff at Dundee University "overwhelmingly" backed strike action in the fight for jobs and the cash-strapped institution’s long-term future.

A convicted killer who escaped from a prison near Dundee has been found in Edinburgh.

A road in the Highlands reopened four hours after it was partially closed due to a wildfire.

Offshore oil and gas workers will be balloted on strike action in response to a “shameful” pay offer from their employer, a union has said.

Labour has launched a Holyrood by-election campaign with a demand for an apology from the SNP.

Attending the funeral of Pope Francis will be an “honour”, Scotland’s First Minister has said as he stressed the importance of the country being represented in Rome.

Lulu is to be awarded an honorary doctorate for her “extraordinary” contribution to music.

People with learning disabilities are still facing barriers to suitable housing in Scotland due to a “postcode lottery”, research has found.

A peacetime convoy of former World War II vessels will cross the North Sea in May to celebrate unsung British and Norwegian heroes, as Europe commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Private parking companies are on course to issue a record 14.5 million tickets to drivers in Britain in a year, according to new analysis.

A public appeal has been launched to restore a century-old war memorial at Eastern Cemetery in Leith.

The effects of smoking, drinking too much and not exercising enough are felt by the age of 36, researchers have warned.