22 h. ago NHS hospitals plagued by rats and vermin as staff survey reveals disgusting state of buildings

Around one in six NHS staff said they had seen vermin such as rats inside their building in the past 12 months, in a report published by Unison.

Politics

65 h. ago Scottish hospitality empire makes plea to punters as extra £1.7 million wage bill hits profits

“The ripple effects of these increases will be widespread, and we have no choice but to raise our prices as a result” – Louise MacLean, Signature

Economics

69 h. ago Leith restaurant campaign is a ‘Shore’ thing for Edinburgh’s waterfront

Some of the biggest names in Scottish hospitality have come together for the first time to showcase Edinburgh’s waterfront in Leith as Scotland’s premier dining destination.

Politics

3 d. ago Cumbernauld fire: police issue update as hero firefighters battle blaze into the night

Six men, aged between 20 and 66, have been taken to hospital by the Scottish Ambulance Service for treatment.

Events

3 d. ago Scottish tourist dies in Rome hospital after suspected gas explosion

Grant Paterson, 54, from South Lanarkshire, was pulled out from rubble on final day of visitA Scottish tourist who suffered severe burns in a suspected gas explosion at a building in Rome has died of his injuries.Grant Paterson, 54, was admitted to hospital on 23 March after the explosion and subsequent collapse of the block of flats where he was staying, in the Monteverde district. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Six people taken to hospital as huge blaze breaks out at Scottish industrial estate and buildings evacuated

Firefighters are battling a massive blaze at an industrial estate in Cumbernauld

Politics

3 d. ago Hundreds of patients go missing from Scottish hospitals every month

On average, nine patients go missing every day from Scotland's hospitals.

Science

6 d. ago Man in hospital after inferno rips through Scots business park

The huge blaze broke out at the premises on Saturday morning.

Politics

7 d. ago Racing fans warned Grand National may be bad for their teeth as nerves get to punters

Dentists might have to deal with extra poor dental health in April as nervous punters grind their teeth and bite their nails watching the Grand National next week

Events

8 d. ago Perthshire’s hidden gem: Scottish hospitality at its best, AA Rosettes, championship golf, luxury pods & more

This stunning countryside retreat of a hotel is about to get even better, with luxury holiday pods and a spa and leisure club to add to the extensive facilities

Sport

8 d. ago Glasgow hospital bosses 'working to rebuild trust' after eight

Tiny Zohan Mansoor was overdosed at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow on March 18.

Economics

8 d. ago Elgin fire: Woman dies in hospital after fire in Scottish town

Police Scotland said she later died in hospital.

Events

1 week ago Forth Valley hospital 'power surge' caused Storm Eowyn blackout

Generators and mains power were used together to steady the supply but a surge caused total failure

Events

1 week ago Young man left fighting for life in hospital after major crash with lorry on Scottish road

The crash involving a lorry has left a 24-year-old man in hospital with a life-threatening condition

Events

1 week ago Audi crashes into two ambulances parked outside busy Scottish city hospital

Two ambulances have been damaged in the collision outside a Glasgow hospital

Events

1 week ago Scottish tourist seriously injured in hospital after Rome explosion

Grant Paterson, 54, from East Kilbride, has reportedly been left severely burned after the blast.

Events

1 week ago Scots tourist fighting for life after Rome B&B explodes made eerie Facebook post before tragedy

Grant Paterson, 54, has been left with horrific burns after the blast on Saturday.

Politics

1 week ago Man hospitalised with 'serious injuries' after crash on Glasgow street

A man has sustained "serious injuries" after being struck by a car on a Glasgow street.

Events

1 week ago Teenage boy in hospital after Edinburgh Portobello 'beach brawl'

Two groups were seen clashing in footage posted online.

Politics

2 w. ago Stirling councillors vote to give themselves huge 40 per cent wage rise

Senior councillors at Stirling Council voted to give themselves a massive 40 per cent wage rise just weeks after hitting residents with an almost nine per cent hike in council tax.

Politics