Rowling's Harry Potter book on sale 15:25, May 18 2013
It marked the spellbinding start to the Harry Potter series of best-selling books which took the world by storm. more
New Moderator describes 'honour' 11:25, May 18 2013
The new Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has described her appointment as an "enormous privilege and honour". more
'Bedroom tax' prompts payment surge 22:25, May 17 2013
The number of people claiming extra handouts from councils to meet housing costs has soared following the introduction of the so-called "bedroom tax", figures have revealed. more
Prison for death blaze landlord 18:25, May 17 2013
A landlord has been jailed for violating fire safety regulations after a blaze that left two young jockeys dead, firefighters have confirmed. more
First baby due in new IVF technique 18:25, May 17 2013
The first baby to be conceived using a breakthrough IVF technique will be born in Scotland next month, a clinic has said. more
Court told of warning over petrol 18:25, May 17 2013
A woman has told a court that a man who allegedly set fire to a family home was warned by her partner not to use too much petrol. more
Drug smuggling case: lawyer jailed 17:25, May 17 2013
A solicitor who tried to smuggle drugs and other contraband items into prison has been jailed for four years. more
Protesters reject Farage accusation 17:25, May 17 2013
Independence campaigners have hit out at Ukip leader Nigel Farage's attack on "anti-English" demonstrators whose protests led to him being barricaded in a pub during a campaign trip. more
Funeral for Helmand blast soldier 16:25, May 17 2013
The funeral of one of three soldiers recently killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan has taken place. more
New shared equity scheme announced 16:25, May 17 2013
A new £120 million shared equity scheme designed to help home buyers shows that the Scottish Government steps in to help people in tough times, according to Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. more
Warship crew on parade in city 16:25, May 17 2013
The crew of HMS Edinburgh have paraded through the capital to celebrate the decommissioning of the 30-year-old ship. more
Salmond joins by-election campaign 15:25, May 17 2013
First Minister Alex Salmond has joined the SNP candidate on the campaign trail in Aberdeen Donside before next month's by-election. more
Partner 'terrified for daughter' 13:25, May 17 2013
The partner of a convicted drug dealer was "terrified for her daughter" when she learned he had gone to the police following a house fire in which three people died, a court has heard. more
Nightingale award for aid worker 12:25, May 17 2013
A British aid worker killed in Pakistan has been honoured with a posthumous award in recognition of his humanitarian work. more
Minister correspondence 'not kept' 12:25, May 17 2013
Correspondence sent and received by ministers' private offices is only held for three months unless it is considered a matter for public record, the Information Commissioner has found. more
Heart hospital reviews practices 12:25, May 17 2013
A leading heart hospital found to have the third highest mortality rate in the UK says it has reviewed its practices. more
Farage: Protesters 'deeply racist' 10:25, May 17 2013
Ukip leader Nigel Farage has likened parts of the Scottish nationalism campaign to fascism after being rescued by police when he was mobbed by rowdy protesters shouting "racist Nazi scum". more
