Trafficking victims 'not known' 00:55, Aug 20 2008
Victims of human trafficking are missing out on vital support because authorities in Scotland have trouble identifying them. more
Retail sales fall in Scotland 00:55, Aug 20 2008
There is evidence that Scots are tightening their belts, as retailers revealed the biggest monthly fall in sales since 2000. more
Homes threatened as floods strike 21:55, Aug 19 2008
Firefighters were battling to protect homes as parts of Scotland were hit by flash floods. more
Toddler hurt by road crash debris 18:25, Aug 19 2008
An 18-month-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was hit by debris when a van lost control and struck a wall. more
Mary Queen of Scots hair for sale 17:55, Aug 19 2008
A lock of hair belonging to Mary Queen of Scots has been unveiled before going under the hammer. more
Soldier killed in Afghanistan named 17:25, Aug 19 2008
A British soldier killed as he left his patrol vehicle in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. more
£100m pledged for affordable housing 16:55, Aug 19 2008
Around £100 million could be spent ahead of schedule to deliver affordable housing in Scotland, it has been announced. more
Soldier killed in afghanistan named 16:55, Aug 19 2008
A British soldier killed as he left his patrol vehicle in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. more
Velodrome name honour for Hoy 16:25, Aug 19 2008
Triple Olympic champion Chris Hoy is to be honoured by having a new national cycling stadium named after him, it has been announced. more
Council staff strike to hit schools 15:55, Aug 19 2008
Schools and public services will be hit by strike action on Wednesday in a walkout by around 200,000 union members, councils said. more
Expert demands world ban on torture 14:55, Aug 19 2008
A Nobel Peace Prize nominee has condemned torture as "the worst power instrument" as she called for a world ban on the practice. more
River searched in hunt for father 14:25, Aug 19 2008
Police divers have searched a river as part of an investigation into the disappearance of a father one week ago. more
Hoy cycles to record third gold 14:25, Aug 19 2008
Olympian Chris Hoy became the first Briton in a century to win three gold medals at the same Games. more
Jamieson's pledge over tax benefits 14:25, Aug 19 2008
Labour leadership candidate Cathy Jamieson has vowed to meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown to safeguard hundreds of millions of pounds in council tax benefit. more
NHS fails cancer waiting time bid 14:25, Aug 19 2008
The NHS is still failing to hit waiting time targets for cancer treatment, it has been revealed. more
Second body left on hospital ward 10:55, Aug 19 2008
A second case of a corpse being left on a hospital ward has been confirmed by health bosses. more
Man dies after rowing boat capsizes 10:55, Aug 19 2008
One man has died and two others are in hospital after their boat capsized in waters near Orkney. more
Dozens of post offices face closure 10:55, Aug 19 2008
Dozens of post offices have been earmarked for closure or downgrading in the latest round of cuts to the service, it has been announced. more
'Wife beaters' could face drink ban 07:55, Aug 19 2008
Men accused of assaulting their partners could be banned from drinking alcohol under radical new proposals, a senior police officer said. more
