Mark Connor

Debris enters Earth’s atmosphere at speeds of up to 70 kilometres per second, vaporising and creating the streaks of light we know as meteors

The 16-year-old girl was attacked in the Cowgate area between 1am and 1.30am on Sunday before being helped by a member of the public

As Rangers legend Graeme Souness was made a CBE at Windsor Castle he noted that fundraising for a charity has allowed people to see “the real me”.

The best of Scotland’s fish and chip shops went head-to-head to be crowned the best in their area and across the whole country culminating in a glitzy awards bash

The man, who was described as menacing, also threatened the girl's mother before a runner and another cyclist also said they had been threatened by the thug.

Marrying two iconic comfort foods, the speciality creation features tender, seasoned sausage wrapped in crispy bacon, encased into a traditional, flaky Scotch pie shell

Retail magnate Chris Dawson, who owns The Range homeware outlets, is also reportedly planning a last-minute rescue deal which could see him buy as many as 70 Homebase stores

This year’s Hogmanay celebrations promise an unforgettable blend of tradition and luxury with the warmest hospitality in an iconic Scottish setting

Finlay MacDonald denies a charge of murder and also attempting to murder his wife Rowena by repeatedly stabbing her on the same day in the village of Tarskavaig, on the island’s Sleat peninsula

The 22-year-old thug also admitted a charge of causing two XL Bully dogs unnecessary suffering by repeatedly punching, kicking and stamping on them as well as hitting them with various objects, including pots and pans