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An SFRS spokesperson said: “There are no reported casualties at this time and crews remain in attendance.” There have been a number of major fires in the area in recent years. The Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed Glasgow School of Art was devastated by fires in 2014 and 2018. The second of …

The first minister said he had been “appalled” by the number of cases involving violence against women and girls over the summer months. “This has been a long-running issue within Scottish society,” he said. “The government has taken many measures to tackle this, but I think events over the summer …

Under the current scheme in Scotland, long-term prisoners – those serving four years or more – become eligible for parole halfway through their prison sentence. If they don’t get parole, they are freed automatically when they have six months left to serve. The Scottish government wants to change the automatic …

Highland Council said contractors had been on-site since last week undertaking work. A spokesperson said: “Viewforth toilets in Fort William have unfortunately faced persistent issues with vandalism, with the most recent incident leaving significant damage to the facilities.” MacDonald said Fort William got more than a million tourist visits a …

Phil Long, NTS chief executive, said: “The Hill House is one of Scotland’s most important architectural treasures, and the completion of the roughcast removal marks a significant moment in its conservation. “It follows years of careful research, monitoring and specialist work to better understand the building and determine how best …

Constance added: “We will continue to evaluate how this plan is being implemented. “Where services are performing well, we’ll support learning by spreading good practice. “Where it falls short, we will provide support and, if necessary, take decisive action to improve outcomes for patients and communities.” The health secretary’s announcement …

Second one-day international, Stirling Netherlands 129-9 (32 overs): De Leede 58; Maqsood 3-20, Carter 2-18 Scotland 130-1 (16.2 overs): S Bryce 70*, Carter 33* Scotland won by nine wickets Scorecard Scotland levelled their one-day international series with the Netherlands at 1-1 after a thumping nine-wicket victory in a rain-affected match …

Available for over a year If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Who’s to blame for Old Firm bedlam?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002sdxp Rangers and Celtic will both play a game behind closed doors as punishment for the crowd trouble which marred a Scottish Cup tie between the clubs. The …

A teenage boy whose body was pulled from a river in Dumfries was a loyal friend to many and had a great sense of humour, his former school has said. Kenzie Carmichael, 16, was found in the River Nith near the boathouse on Nith Avenue following reports that he had …

Over 25 days, this year’s Fringe put on about 4,232 shows from 77 countries with 61,277 performances across 306 venues. As of 11:30 on Monday, the last day of the Fringe, 2,805,395 tickets had been sold or issued for free. Shows have explored themes including artificial intelligence, cults, the manosphere …

Red kites were almost extinct in the UK by the end of the 19th Century but reintroduction projects led by the RSPB and other organisations have increased their numbers. With a wingspan of up to 6ft (1.8m), it is one of Britain’s largest birds of prey. It known for its …

Raac stands for reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete. It is a lightweight material that was used mostly in flat roofing, but also in floors and walls, between the 1950s and 1990s. It is a cheaper alternative to standard concrete, is quicker to produce and easier to install. It is aerated, or …

Defence advocate Barry Smith KC said the first priority of a nursery was the safety and wellbeing of the children there. He added: “It is of the utmost regret from all involved – from the director and all staff – that this accident occurred and injury was caused to a …

In A&E, Scotland has a target that 95% of patients are to be seen, admitted, transferred, or discharged within four hours of arrival. Despite largely performing better than England and Wales in recent years, Scotland is still considerably below its target. Waiting times for non-urgent treatment in Scotland’s hospitals can …

A woman who caused a street to be evacuated after creating chlorine gas in her Glasgow home has been handed a community payback order. Connie Stevenson, 27, mixed bottles of household substances at a property on Lenzie Terrace in Springburn on 31 May. Nearby residents were forced to leave their …

Laurie added: “To every person who came out for Minnie’s journey home, every biker, neighbour and stranger who stood with us – thank you. “To the football club for your support and the Arbroath shirts for Minnie’s little brothers, the family who gave us a place to stay when we …

Available for 29 days Has Derek McInnes’ Rangers reign finally found some momentum? Jonathan Sutherland is joined by Scott Allan and Richard Foster to dissect a dramatic Premiership weekend. Rangers responded to their European disappointment with a hard-fought victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie, easing the pressure on their manager and …

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland. BBC News

Jenny recalled that when she first started out she had only done stage work and some TV. She added: “I’ve learned so much. “Ryan Graham, who directed the finale, started off as a camera trainee way back. “Holly Jack, who plays Nicole, now directs episodes, as does Sally Reid. “Cast …

Until Sunday’s trip north to Aberdeen, Derek McInnes had not really enjoyed watching his Rangers team. That changed after an unconvincing win at Pittodrie. BBC News