A warning has been issued as warmer weather continues across Scotland, increasing the number of people being stung by jellyfish.

More than 1,500 wildfires have been recorded in Scotland in the past decade, figures show, with the Conservatives warning the data must be a “wake-up call” for ministers.

A man has been charged after cannabis worth £65,000 and weapons were seized during a raid in East Lothian.

More than 30 firefighters continued to battle a wildfire in the Highlands amid an ongoing "extreme" warning Firefighters, specialist wildfire resources and a helicopter were dispatched to the blaze near the A939 at Fleenasmore near Nairn at around 3pm on Friday.

NHS Fife has said police had to be called after staff faced threats of “physical harm and sexual violence”, as the health board sought to defend its actions around an employment tribunal.

A body has been found amid the search for a missing man from West Lothian.

Scotland Women head coach Bryan Easson will leave the role after the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Kneecap have issued a "very special thank you" to Scotland's First Minister after tickets for their first ever OVO Hydro show sold out in hours.

Scot Robert MacIntyre is not afraid to attack Royal Portrush when he feels he has a chance to make a move.

Police Scotland has confirmed finances were a "factor" when deciding to put a Dundee police dog to sleep despite vets giving her a “great prognosis”.

Officers have warned a series of fires deliberately set by teenagers in West Dunbartonshire could have had "serious consequences".

A water park in North Lanarkshire is set to reopen after major £1.5m upgrade works were completed ahead of schedule.

A Celtic fan who allegedly mocked the Ibrox disaster at an Old Firm game has been temporarily banned from football matches.

Investigators looking into the cyber attack on Glasgow City Council said there is no evidence of data having been stolen or encrypted.

Three people have been injured and a dog has died following a crash involving a stolen car in Inverness.

Josh Kerr wants to light up the London Stadium with a record-breaking performance on Saturday.

Dundee United's Premiership match against Aberdeen has been postponed after the Pittodrie club exercised their right to move the game.

A criminal investigation into the performance of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival has been dropped by police.

A teenager has been charged in connection with various offences following a car chase in Fife.

A second 12-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a building fire in Kilmarnock.

The Russian Consulate of Edinburgh has blamed "Russophobia" and "cancel culture" after a tall ship was denied entry into the Port of Aberdeen due to it being captained by a Russian-born man.

Rangers' crucial Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos at Ibrox will be broadcast by Premier Sports, the broadcaster has announced.

Fan favourite characters like Miss Hoolie and PC Plum are set to return in a new Balamory series next year.

Kieran Tierney says he is aiming to help Celtic maintain their place at the top of Scottish football following his return to his boyhood club.

A man has been charged in connection with the alleged stabbing of a woman in the Highlands.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged following a spate of 'deliberate' fires in Renfrewshire.

Dundee United have made their tenth signing of the summer as Ivan Dolcek joins on loan from Slovakian side Dunajska Streda.

A man has been charged in connection with the serious assault of a 47-year-old in the Borders.

A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Ayr earlier this month.

A man caught on CCTV brutally assaulting and abusing a woman he met for a date has been jailed for nine years.

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and rain has been put in place for parts of Scotland this weekend.

Gregor Townsend praised his Scotland players for showing their “true identity” after they bounced back from defeat to round off their Pacific Tour with an emphatic victory over Samoa.

A van driver who was under the influence of cannabis and using his mobile phone when he killed a distinguished academic has been jailed for four and a half years.

A fallen climber, who suffered multiple severe injuries, was stretchered off a Highland mountain in a "significant technical rescue".

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson admits it becoming harder to find untapped markets in the transfer window as the club nears a second signing from Jamaica.

St Johnstone have signed former Hibernian and St Mirren midfielder Stephen Mallan.

A man has been arrested after a 37-year-old was 'stabbed' in a murder bid in Glasgow.

An NHS doctor and her husband have been jailed after selling stolen hospital PPE on Ebay during the Covid pandemic.

Six fire engines are on the scene of a "well-developed" building blaze in Newton Mearns.

Rangers head coach Russell Martin has settled on his Champions League squad to face Panathinaikos, with a number of last season's side left on the sidelines.

A man has been arrested in connection with the alleged stabbing of a woman in the Highlands.

A missing teenager who fled the scene of a car crash in Dundee has been traced safe and well.

Scotland bounced back in emphatic fashion to round off their Pacific tour with a 41-12 victory over Samoa.

John Swinney has pledged to “turn the heat up” on the UK Government to allow a second independence referendum as part of his latest strategy to achieve separation.

A homeowner in Glasgow has spoken of his fury about a "nonsense" order to remove a sunroom and two wood-burning stove chimneys from his property.

A person has been charged after a man was discovered injured on a Glasgow street.

Part of the historic Fort George in the Highlands is at risk of collapsing into the sea due to a sinkhole.

A woman has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Ayr earlier this month.

Three months of growth in the Scottish retail sector “fizzled out” in June, analysts have found.

A teenage motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash closed a road in the Highlands for an hour.

The first ever official UK coin to honour the Princess Royal has been unveiled in celebration of Anne’s 75th birthday and her “remarkable lifetime of service”.

A self-portrait by Johnny Depp is among artwork by the actor that is to go on sale.

Buy now, pay later providers will have to check that people can afford to repay their loans and offer support if they get into financial difficulty under a consultation put forward by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

More than a fifth (21%) of motorists have drunk alcohol after 10pm when needing to drive before 9am the following morning, a new survey suggests.

People in Glasgow have been warned they could be displaced from their homes for at least six months after a tenement building collapsed in the city's southside.

Scottish dog owners have been warned over "toxic" algae as hot weather continues across the country.

A report has praised rural businesses for their involvement in tackling the recent spate of large wildfires that have devastated parts of Scotland’s countryside.

President Donald Trump will visit Scotland next week, the White House has confirmed.

A man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act for displaying a poster in his property that expressed support for a proscribed terrorist organisation, police said.

A hunt has been launched to trace a man after an elderly woman was robbed at her home in Kilmarnock.

A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital and a driver was arrested following a crash on the A82 in the Highlands.

A schoolboy who died after being struck by a car in Ayrshire has been named by police.

A series of strikes have been brought to an end as Scottish Water workers accepted an improved pay offer, but union officials said “staff concerns continue”.

A woman has been arrested amid a murder investigation into the death of a man at a flat in Ayr.

Ikea is set to open its first UK textile exhibition in Edinburgh.

Neil Lennon says he is "very positive" about the season ahead as he prepares his Dunfermline side for the upcoming Championship campaign.

An arrest has been made after a man was discovered injured on a street in Glasgow.

An experienced farmer died after being trampled by one of his cows in Inverness.

A 12-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a building fire which destroyed a number of businesses and closed part of Kilmarnock’s high street.

A van driver and a dog have died following a one-vehicle collision near Dumfries.

Lewis Capaldi has teamed up with Greggs to find his ultimate doppelganger and give Scots a chance to bag free tickets to his upcoming tour.

Conor Benn has laid the blame for his proposed rematch against Chris Eubank Jr “falling apart” at his bitter rival’s door.

A Russian woman and her two young daughters were found living in a cave deep in the forests of southern India, years after her travel documents expired, according to local authorities.

Singer JoJo Siwa is to go on tour around the UK and Ireland this autumn.

Jens Berthel Askou is pleased with the application and aptitude of his Motherwell players as they plough through their Premier Sports Cup group campaign.

Drivers dropping off their loved ones at Scotland's airports are facing rising charges.

New images show how part of Glasgow’s Argyle Street could be transformed under plans to make the key thoroughfare “more attractive” to residents, visitors and investors.

Vessels taking part in the Tall Ships Races 2025 have begun arriving in Aberdeen ahead of a four-day festival.

A Glasgow teacher has been banned from the profession for two years after creating an OnlyFans account and posting explicit pictures.

Rory Darge is feeling the added responsibility of a captain as Scotland bid to ensure their summer tour is judged a success.

An Edinburgh-based kilt-maker has entered administration.

Jens Berthel Askou is looking for Motherwell to exert more control when they travel to Stenhousemuir in the Premier Sport Cup on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell says there's more to his all-Scottish midfield combination than just familiarity as they prepare to face Australia.

Children aged seven to ten should only consume one small slush drink per day, new guidance has warned.

A schoolboy has died after being hit by a car in Ayrshire.

A would-be car thief, who stabbed a man with a screwdriver on his driveway in Aberdeen, has died in prison.

A social care student who worked in Dundee has been struck off the register after he was convicted of rape.

Video footage shows fire engulfing the Orbyz main stage of Tomorrowland 2025 A huge fire engulfed the main stage of Belgium's Tomorrowland two days before the electronic music festival was due to open.

David Martindale believes Livingston are currently “undercooked” as he braced himself for a tough return to the Premiership.

A Scots podcaster accused of domestic abuse is set to go on trial.

Families who need childcare over the six-week summer holiday face paying over £1,000 per child on average, a report has found.

The next general election will see 16-year-olds able to vote for the first time, ministers have confirmed in wide-ranging plans to “modernise our democracy”.

Two children were airlifted to hospital after a crash between a car and an HGV that shut the A9 for nine hours.

A fashion designer whose outfits have been worn by actor Alan Cumming and singer Justin Bieber has created a tartan for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

A secondary school teacher who groomed a pupil and was sexually inappropriate with two other girls in his class has avoided jail.

Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell was delighted with the debut performance of goalkeeper Max Stryjek in his side’s 1-0 Premier Sports Cup win over Livingston.

Councillors have backed plans for a battery energy storage site (BESS) in open countryside a few minutes drive from Bathgate and Armadale town centres despite concerns over the fire risks.

Scottish ministers are working with bus operators to drum up interest for much-needed orders from Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), the finance secretary has said.

Marcus Smith has defied expectations by winning a place on the bench for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against Australia, but Owen Farrell and Henry Pollock miss out on selection.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed his side’s “outstanding” performance after they rounded off their training camp in Portugal with a 2-0 win over Sporting Lisbon.

Unemployment in Scotland fell slightly in the last quarter, according to the latest figures.

The Scottish Government must reverse an “extremely worrying trend” that showed no significant increase in the number of applicants for nursing courses beginning this academic year, a nursing college has said.

A series of talks and workshops on health, the creative arts and video games will be held during a festival on knowledge in September.

Professor Lorna Dawson’s journey from the fields of rural Angus to the witness stands of Scotland’s most high-profile murder trials is a remarkable one.

A scan which forms part of a routine eye test could help predict a person’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke within the next ten years, a study suggests.

What should have been a fun day out at an agricultural show in Aberdeenshire last year turned out to be a life-changing one for a farmer and forestry worker.