Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has announced he is withdrawing from the race for the Irish presidency.

The A9 has been closed in both directions due to a crash and drivers have been asked to avoid the area.

The family of a brother and sister rescued from strong currents at Lossiemouth Beach say they will be forever grateful to the off-duty Army sergeant who went to their aid.

Actor David Tennant has become an ambassador for a charity set up by former prime minister Gordon Brown aimed at helping families in need of support.

More than 80 young musicians and arts groups will benefit from a fund set up in the memory of Manchester Arena bombing victim Eilidh MacLeod.

Politicians and civic leaders in Inverclyde have urged First Minister John Swinney to directly award a ferry replacement contract to Ferguson Marine.

Scottish Labour has said NHS staff are being driven “to the point of burnout” after figures suggested frontline workers faced understaffed shifts on thousands of occasions last year.

England’s forwards bulldozed a path into the World Cup semi-finals with a wet-weather masterclass underpinning a 40-8 victory at Ashton Gate.

Brendan Rodgers praised his Celtic players for maintaining their focus amid supporter unrest to eke out a last-gasp 2-1 victory away to Kilmarnock following a “challenging couple of weeks”.

A multi-agency search is underway following reports of a man entering a river in West Dunbartonshire.

Debutant Kelechi Iheanacho scored a last-gasp penalty as mutinous Celtic fans were left celebrating a 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock that moved them back to the top of the William Hill Premiership.

Two teenagers have been arrested and charged following an alleged disturbance in Edinburgh.

Nigel Farage is facing calls to “come clean” after a report he could have breached parliamentary rules by failing to register a visit to the US to headline a fundraiser for Donald Trump.

A man has died after being found injured at a holiday park in Inverclyde.

A 63-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with "threatening and abusive behaviour" at an anti-immigration protest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Falkirk.

Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and businessman Sir Tom Hunter led out thousands at this year’s Edinburgh Kiltwalk, with £1.5m expected to be raised for charities.

Three men are injured following a car crash in Fife.

Russell Martin is to remain as Rangers head coach despite mounting calls for him to be sacked.

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46, the PA news agency understands.

A mum-of-three from Ayrshire has become the first Scot in history to complete a race described as "the world’s toughest triathlon.

Scottish singer Lulu has revealed details of her troubled upbringing and secret battle with alcoholism, as she prepares to head back on tour later this month.

At least 25 people were arrested and 26 police officers were injured – including four who were seriously hurt – at Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” protest, the Metropolitan Police said.

Thousands of trees across Scotland are being surveyed in a major project to help conserve ancient and native woodlands.

North Lanarkshire Council has approved more than £1m of investment to improve walking routes for school pupils.