A road in the Highlands has been closed after emergency services were called to tackle a wildfire on Wednesday.

An extreme wildfire warning has been issued in areas throughout Scotland due to the warm and dry conditions.

A former employee at a Fife children’s home has told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) that allegations of abuse made against him by former residents are “absolute nonsense”.

An investigation has been launched after a van was deliberately torched outside a West Dunbartonshire home on Wednesday.

The search for a Motherwell man who disappeared more than two weeks ago is still ongoing.

Christian Horner was reduced to tears when he announced to his Red Bull staff that his two-decade spell as team principal had been terminated.

An English man, wanted in connection with the death of a man down south, has been arrested in Aberdeenshire.

Fire crews are battling a building blaze which broke out next to a Fife train station on Wednesday afternoon.

Scotland's first Sloth bear is settling in to his new home at Edinburgh Zoo.

Two people have been injured after a bus crashed off a road in Dundee.

The Government’s “failure” to listen to victims of the infected blood scandal has been “exposed” in a new report, campaigners have said.

Jamie McCart will not require surgery as Hearts boss Derek McInnes offered a positive prognosis on the defender’s ankle injury.

A teenager has been charged in connection with carrying a knife in a Glasgow park.

A teenager has been left with a serious head injury after he was attacked by a gang in West Dunbartonshire.

Rory McIlroy hopes going into hiding for a couple of weeks has helped him recharge as he prepares for the Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club.

Robert MacIntyre admits the Scottish Open will present a different challenge as defending champion but hopes to manage expectation to triumph on home soil once again.

A man has died following an early morning crash on the M9.

An ongoing gang-busting operation has resulted in the arrest of 54 people across central Scotland.

Headline acts such as 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol will take to the stage this weekend for TRNSMT festival 2025.

The First Minister of Scotland has responded to Irish rap trio Kneecap after they hit out at him during a gig in Glasgow after being cut from TRNSMT's line-up.

US President Donald Trump is set to visit Scotland later this month.

The British and Irish Lions failed to deliver the statement performance expected from their Test team in waiting as they laboured to a patchy 36-24 victory over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra.

Aberdeen’s incinerator is closed because of a conflict between its operators, with waste being diverted to landfill.

Immediate action must be taken to ensure bus manufacturing does not end in Scotland, the Scottish and UK governments have been told.

Rangers' summer squad rebuild has continued with the signing of centre-back Nasser Djiga.

An appeal has been launched to trace the owners of a cat that was found in the engine of a bus in Scotland after it returned from a 400-mile trip to the south of England.

North east purists look away now, the humble buttery has been given a sugary sweet makeover.

Two paddleboarders had to be helped by lifeguards after getting into difficulty at beaches in Fife.

Three men are to stand trial accused of murdering a man in his own home.

A Scottish actor is accused of rape during alleged crimes against four different women.

A council has apologised after an email with the names and email addresses of those applying for school meals and clothing grants was sent to hundreds of people.

Nearly 400 fake and potentially dangerous Labubu dolls have been seized from two shops in Scotland.

The Prime Minister will face questions from the opposition ahead of planned talks with the French president on immigration.

Darcy Graham recalled the “cruel” realisation that he would miss out on the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia as he turns his attention to action with Scotland this weekend.

The family of a "beloved" scientist who was allegedly murdered in Dundee have launched a fundraiser to cover her funeral and create a lasting tribute in her name.

The SPFL has announced that Premier Sports will continue as League Cup sponsors and broadcasters until 2031 after signing an extension to their current deal.

Irish rap trio Kneecap hit out at First Minister John Swinney during a gig in Glasgow after being cut from TRNSMT's line-up.

An elderly woman who disappeared overnight from Dunblane has been found "safe and well".

Formula One's longest-serving team principal, Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull, as ITV News' Amy Lewis reports Horner was twice exonerated of the claims by the Milton Keynes-based Formula One team’s parent company, Red Bull GmBH.

A criminal who staged an armed robbery at a pharmacy has been jailed for four and a half years.

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man at Edinburgh City Chambers.

A man is on trial accused of attempting to murder a toddler by stepping in front of a moving train while holding him.

Police are appealing for information following break-ins at a popular wedding venue and an estate near Loch Lomond.

A Holyrood committee has urged the Scottish Government to create a single point of contact to help domestic abuse victims leave their relationships.

Cameron Norrie backed Carlos Alcaraz to win a third successive Wimbledon title after British singles hopes were ended in ruthless fashion on Centre Court.

Stephen Welsh will have to consider surgery after injuring his shoulder for a fourth time in Celtic’s 2-1 win over Cork, according to Brendan Rodgers.

More than 300 injuries in crashes were recorded on the A9 in the past four years, figures have revealed.

A watchdog has cracked down on a host of weight-loss jab providers for advertising prescription-only medications to the public - including reality TV star Gemma Collins.

The SNP has urged the chancellor not to cut the tax free allowance on cash savings accounts.

Roads on the M9 are closed after a crash involving one vehicle in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Troubled nationalised shipyard Ferguson Marine has signed a contract to build parts for a Royal Navy warship.

The Health Secretary has been urged to apologise to patients after being accused of “spin” over cancer waiting figures.

Clyde the Thistle has ruled himself out of returning for the 2026 Commonwealth games in Glasgow in a tongue-in-cheek press conference.

Inspectors have criticised Police Scotland for its 'lack of pace' in addressing key issues affecting detainee care at custody centres.

Plans for a major electricity substation near Beauly face lengthy delays as planners call for replacement of an ageing bridge which would be used by construction traffic accessing the site.