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£14m funding boost for universities

Academic researchers in Scotland will receive nearly £14 million from government grants and a commitment from universities to match the funding.Read

Flag of Europe replaced at Holyrood

The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars.Read

MSPs to vote through Forth crossing

The new bridge over the Firth of Forth will be officially sanctioned by MSPs in a vote.Read

Gun campaigner being recognised

A father whose toddler son was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon will be presented with a letter of thanks from the UK Government, recognising his campaigning efforts.Read

Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney

A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.Read

Watchdog in pay-off funds warning

Two-fifths of a half-billion-pound public sector pay-off fund was shared by just 1,200 high earners, the spending watchdog has found.Read

Family tribute for bike death boy

The grieving family of a boy who died following a crash between his bike and a mobile crane have paid tribute to their much-loved "ray of sunshine".Read

Hydro Bocelli concert moved back

The first concert announced for new £125 million Glasgow venue The Hydro is to be delayed, operators have confirmed.Read

Seatbelt 'may have saved bus girl'

A teenager who died on a school bus trip might have survived if she had worn a seatbelt and the driver had travelled slower, an inquiry has found.Read

Wife's tribute at soldier funeral

The wife of a serviceman killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan has told mourners at his funeral he will live on through their unborn son.Read

£6m fund for weather-hit farmers

Farmers hit by extreme weather can seek financial assistance from a £6 million government fund, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced.Read

Councils reform call dismissed

A suggestion that the number of councils be cut as part of the reform of public services has been dismissed by the Scottish Government.Read

Church packed for soldier's funeral

Friends, family and soldiers have gathered in Midlothian for the funeral of one of three servicemen killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.Read

MP Eric Joyce faces airport charges

MP Eric Joyce is facing breach of the peace charges following an incident at Edinburgh Airport.Read

Pair admit jewellery robbery charge

Two men have admitted taking part in a million-pound armed robbery at a jewellery shop, police said.Read

Evidence claim in nurse murder case

Campaigners for a nurse convicted of murdering four patients claim new evidence has emerged that challenges his conviction.Read

Ashes commission wants public views

The independent commission set up in the wake of the baby ashes scandal has called for the views of bereaved parents, cremation staff and others to be submitted.Read

Largest wave energy farm approved

Plans for the world's largest commercial wave energy farm have been given the go-ahead.Read

Cow handbag design offal-y daring

As fashion designs go, some might say it is just offal.Read

Councils reform debate called for

Cutting the number of councils and health boards across Scotland could lead to better services and reduced costs, a senior police officer has suggested.Read

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