Hotel explosion victims 'stable'
Two men and a woman are said to be stable in hospital after an explosion devastated an Aberdeenshire hotel.

Scots ministers offer Gaza help
The Scottish Government says it stands ready to offer its help in supporting the humanitarian effort in Gaza.

Council facing 'bigger shortfall'
Scotland's largest council is facing a bigger financial shortfall than previously forecast, it emerges.

Nurse in boot home from hospital
A nurse found in the boot of her car after being missing for 11 days has been released from hospital.

Scots ministers face budget fight
The Scottish Government is facing a fight to persuade MSPs to back its spending plans for the year ahead.

Zavvi announces 22 store closures
The administrators at music, games and DVD retail chain Zavvi say they are closing 22 stores with immediate effect.

Rail crossing probe finds problem
An investigation into allegations of faults at railway crossing detects a battery power supply loss

Wrong name, wrong address - but Christmas card arrives
A Christmas card with a non-existent English address finds its intended recipient - on a remote Scottish island.

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Wilkie pens new deal at Tannadice
Dundee United captain Lee Wilkie signs a three-year contract extension to remain at the club until 2012.

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Highlights: Motherwell v Hearts
Chris Porter heads the winner for Motherwell against Hearts in a disappointing Clydesdale Bank Premier League match at Fir Park. Kenny Macintyre provides the commentary.

Scotland's shame?
Behind the scenes as animal testing debate rages

Ghost town?
How can Scottish towns survive the downturn?

Top stories
A round up of the stories you have been reading

Running late
Is London to Scotland the new misery line?

Your Pictures
A selection of images taken across Scotland

Car stolen with toddler in back
A car which was stolen with a three-year-old boy in the back is found abandoned about half a mile away.

Theologian wins religious prize
An Edinburgh lecturer is recognised as one of the most promising young theologians in the world.

Job losses at electronics firm
More than 50 jobs are to be lost at SEH Europe's electronics plant in Livingston, West Lothian.

Robbers wear 'the wrong trousers'
Police refuse to link street robberies in Renfrewshire despite issuing identical descriptions of the suspects.

Full-day option for new P1 pupils
Education officials in Glasgow consider the introduction of a full-day curriculum for new primary pupils.

Kriss killer admits prison attack
One of the men who killed Glasgow teenager Kriss Donald admits assaulting a fellow prisoner in Barlinnie jail.

Fire leads to school evacuation
A Highlands high school is evacuated for 20 minutes after a fire in a separate workshop building.

Hens fall foul of hungry wildlife
Wildlife are turning on domestic fowl because of the cold and a loss of traditional food sources, a crofter says.

Anti-tolls veteran in prince plea
Campaigner Robbie the Pict turns to Prince Charles for help after an unsuccessful approach to the Queen.

MSPs to debate forensics lab move
The debate over whether a forensic laboratory in Aberdeen should be closed is due to go to Holyrood.

Shot pet cat dies of gun injuries
A pet cat which had a leg amputated after being shot with an air rifle dies from her injuries.

Oil firm goes into administration
An Aberdeen-based exploration company which employs 50 people goes into administration.

DHL confirms centre closure move
Mail carrier DHL plans to close a service centre in the Scottish Borders with the loss of 19 jobs.

Ferry terminal plan makes headway
Plans for the first phase of a multi-million pound port development in south west Scotland are approved.

School bus accident victim named
Police identify a 79-year-old car driver killed in a crash involving a school bus in the Scottish Borders.

Inquiry into student's fire death
The death of a student in a Dundee flat fire will be looked into at a fatal accident inquiry.

Solicitors firm going to cut jobs
A leading Tayside solicitors is to cut up to 50 jobs as the economic downturn affects business.

Referee fears rides with SPL fans
A referee claims he should not be banned from driving because it is dangerous to travel with fans.

Judge issues Hep C probe deadline
Ministers are given a deadline to arrange an inquiry into the deaths of two people from Hepatitis C contracted in NHS care.

LIVE: First Minister's Questions (UK only)
First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament.

Council agrees £12m savings plan
A council agrees in principle to a three-year scheme to make £12m of savings from its budget.

What the Scottish papers say
The stories making the headlines in Scotland's newspapers.