Scotland

A 58-year-old man who died after being hit by a lorry in Aberdeen has been named by police. Antony Millard, from the Torry area of the city, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident which happened on Victoria Road at about 10:10 on Friday. Sgt Chris Bain said: …

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill explained Alistair Johnston “felt something again” after his substitute appearance in the win over Hibernian was cut short. The Canada right-back, 28, missed most of last season with hamstring issues and had been absent since early August with a recurrence of the injury. His appearance off …

Gary Knight, a Perth-based tour guide and author, said: “A Father Hayden, who lived there, told of raps on the front door and the sound of something throwing itself violently against the door. “Other witnesses reported footsteps, banging noises, a ghostly black spaniel, and a spectral nun.” Knight added: “In …

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

Lewie Graham runs a cafe, restaurant and coffee bean roasting business in Kirkcudbright. BBC News

Cameron says pumpkin-picking has also grown into a major social media success, with young Scots flocking to the Cupar field “all decked out in white hats and leather boots” to take photos. She says Fife’s cold and often windy weather hasn’t put off the crowds. “Scots are intrepid,” Cameron says. …

The match stats tell the story of Rangers’ dominance. Their expected goals was 4.57 to St Johnstone’s 0.58. They had 21 shots on goal, nine on target and created eight big chances to Saints’ two. They forced 13 corners and one of them led to a goal as Kelsy got …

One of those taking part in Saturday’s action was Calum McCrae, managing director of quarry operator A&L McCrae. He told BBC Scotland News the economic impact on his business if the plans were to go ahead would be “tens of millions of pounds”. He said if an alternative was not …

Benetton: Rhyno Smith, Louis Lynagh, Federico Zanandrea, Leonardo Marin, Matt Gallagher, Jacob Umaga, Alessandro Garbisi; Matias Medrano, Bautista Bernasconi, Simone Ferrari, Niccolo Cannone, Mattia Midena, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Michele Lamaro, Lorenzo Cannone. Replacements: Siua Maile, Ivan Nemer, Marcos Gallorini, Piero Gritti, Antony-Italo Miranda, Manuel Zuliani, Louis Werchon, Paolo Odogwu. Glasgow: Kyle …

Announcing the funding at a summit in Armenia, Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin said: “Nature underpins our health, wellbeing, economy and way of life, which is why restoring and protecting it is so important. “This funding will support practical action, from improving habitats and rivers to tackling invasive species and …

Gillian Mackay hits out at Andy Burnham and John Swinney over Jackdaw approval at the party conference. BBC News

Forecasters say the storm, which is the second named storm in two days, could result in injury, flying debris, power cuts and damage to trees and buildings. Lucy Adamson, Renfrewshire Council’s head of marketing, communications and events, said: “Unfortunately, a forecast for severe weather means we have decided to cancel …

One person was injured after shots were fired towards the window of a bar in Edinburgh. The incident on Gilmerton Road, which is believed to have happened at the Robin’s Nest pub, took place at about 21:15 on Friday. Police said the shooting was believed to have been targeted. The …

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

Dundee expect to be without Bobby Wales until January after the on-loan Swansea striker had surgery on an ankle injury. (Courier – subscription required), external Midfielder Stuart Armstrong says Aberdeen are not looking for excuses as their illness-hit squad prepares to take on Dundee United on Saturday. (Press and Journal), …

River, whose reptile rescue occupies two large studios, is one of the more unusual tenants. He says his “fascination with reptiles and exotic things” began as a child in the Netherlands. He moved to the UK at the age of 11 and, after a spell as the singer in a …

Award-winning travel journalist, writer and author Mike MacEacheran contributed to the article about the region and his love of the area runs deep. “The first time I visited Dumfries and Galloway was in 1983 when I went on a beach holiday, aged five, to Portpatrick,” he said. “It’s a memory …

Dennis Van Unen’s dying wish was to experience an Old Firm match in person. The FC Twente fan, who had terminal cancer, achieved that dream in 2006 with the help of two Stranraer supporters. What followed was an unlikely friendship between fans of the Dutch club and the Scottish town …

United Rugby Championship Edinburgh 31 (5) Tries: M. Currie, M. Tuipulotu, He. Patterson 2, Gwynn Cons: Grayson 2, Scott Lions 10 (3) Tries: Hlekani Cons: Smith Pens: Smith A sparkling display from scrum-half Hector Patterson inspired Edinburgh to a comfortable bonus-point victory over Lions in the URC. Two days after …

Public transport is still running, though ScotRail has confirmed that some train services will be cancelled: Glasgow Central – Ayr line will close between Kilwinning and Ayr from 21:00 on Saturday Glasgow Queen Street – Oban / Mallaig line will close between Fort William and Mallaig and between Crianlarich and …