Hastings had been a wonderful rugby player, a powerhouse, a centre with strength and ferocious will. He made his debut for Scotland in 1986 alongside his older brother, Gavin. He won 65 caps in 11 years. For a period he was the most capped Scottish player of all time, something …
Read More »Watch Sportscene highlights of Premiership final day
Highlights from the final day of the Scottish Premiership bottom six. BBC News
Read More »Rangers set for ‘summer of change’ as Cavenagh backs Rohl
The club have splurged a relative fortune in the transfer market. Last season they finished second with 75 points. This year it was 72 points and third. In the past four seasons their points tally has fallen year on year – 92, 85, 75 and now 72. “The way I …
Read More »Church of Scotland apologises for role in slavery
The apology was adopted at the church’s General Assembly in Edinburgh on Saturday. BBC News
Read More »Lee McGregor’s double dream shattered by Michael Gomez Jr
Scotland’s Lee McGregor was stopped by Michael Gomez Jr after six rounds of a controversial lightweight bout in Doncaster. Manchester’s Gomez Jr had motioned to head butt his 29-year-old opponent in the ring before the start of the contest. McGregor, who had been looking to rebuild his career a year …
Read More »'Our street is named after Andrew – but we won't change it'
Renfrewshire Council last year launched a consultation on renaming Andrew Street, which has about 50 homes. BBC News
Read More »'Joy in a joyless situation': How I deal with the loss of two grown-up children
Jewellery-maker Heidi Hunt works from a studio in the Mull of Galloway, after moving from Merseyside. BBC News
Read More »Scotland's first modern railway marks 200th anniversary
The line between Monklands and Kirkintilloch opened on 17 May 1826 and played a key part in the industrial revolution. BBC News
Read More »Scotland's papers: 'Title day chaos' and school iPad rethink
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland. BBC News
Read More »Rangers to pursue Moore return – gossip
Danny Rohl has confirmed that Rangers will work on re-signing Mikey Moore from Tottenham Hotspur this summer. (talkSPORT), external The Rangers manager also insists striker Youssef Chermiti will be a key player next season after reports linking the 21-year-old to Porto. (Daily Record – subscription required), external Celtic face strong …
Read More »Resilient Celtic time run perfectly to win race after eight-month chase
In Jamboland, those minutes must have been murderous and cruel. The angst must have been off the charts. So much done, so much history made and yet it wasn’t enough. Osmand broke away to score seconds before the end, two team-mates running in his slipstream with every man in maroon …
Read More »Riptide warning after surfer pulled out to sea
The experienced surfer ‘did everything right’ to escape the current but rescuers say it highlights the dangers. BBC News
Read More »Heartbreak for Hearts as Celtic take title
The Edinburgh club loses out in a winner-takes-all match for the Scottish Premiership title at Celtic Park. BBC News
Read More »Arrest over 'knifepoint' car robbery in Edinburgh
Police say a 47-year-old man is arrested and charged in connection with the incident in Wester Hailes. BBC News
Read More »Landfill fire continues into fifth day with firefighters still at scene
Three fire crews are still working to put out the fire at Ladybank in Fife, which broke out on Tuesday. BBC News
Read More »Swatch shuts stores after crowds queue for new watch
Hundreds of people have been queueing outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item. BBC News
Read More »Scotland's papers: NHS staffing crisis and football showdown
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland. BBC News
Read More »The woman who brought synchronised swimming to Scotland
Mary Black was a trailblazer for the sport and is about to be recognised for her achievements over nine decades. BBC News
Read More »Six of the best compete to become 2026 Home of the Year
On their visit, Beale said that there wasn’t a thing out of place, and noted that even Tux’s dog bed matched the sofa, while Campbell-Jones said that she felt a home should tell the story of an owner, and that this house fulfilled that purpose. Danny Campbell said that it …
Read More »Madonna's Highland wedding harpist revives a Gaelic festival
Jennifer Port says her role at the singer’s ceremony stemmed from taking part in a local mòd. BBC News
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