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Criminals' money helps young Scots

More than 60,000 youngsters have benefited from a scheme to put criminal cash to good use, the Scottish Government said. Read

NHS targets for drug use treatment

Formal targets are to be set for giving drug addicts faster access to NHS treatment. Read

Trial told of Vicky pregnancy test

Schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton had a pregnancy test in the month before she went missing, a murder trial heard. Read

Appeal for witnesses over shooting

Detectives investigating the shooting of a man in his car appealed for help to trace two witnesses. Read

Defence manufacturer's museum cash

A project to create an "iconic" transport museum in Scotland's biggest city was handed £500,000. Read

RBS plans to axe 3,000 staff

Britain faced more jobs misery over plans by Royal Bank of Scotland to axe around 3,000 staff. Read

Police move 'cuts young drinking'

Almost three-quarters of under-16s reduced their alcohol intake after police caught them drinking in the street, a new study revealed. Read

Lockerbie bomber loses freedom bid

The Lockerbie bomber has failed in his bid to be freed on bail. Read

Government rejects child law bid

A Labour bid to strengthen the law on child protection was rejected by the Scottish Government. Read

New teachers 'need mentoring'

Mentoring for new teachers should be extended in Scotland's schools, a watchdog has recommended. Read

Lockerbie bomber bail verdict due

The cancer-stricken Lockerbie bomber will find out on Friday if he is to be freed from jail. Read

Call to fight wildlife crime

Environmental campaigners at RSPB Scotland joined forces with politicians to urge European leaders to keep an "important tool" in the fight against wildlife crime. Read

Sturgeon is Politician of The Year

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said she was "honoured" after being named Scottish Politician of The Year. Read

House prices drop most in 16 years

Further evidence of Scotland's slowing housing market emerged as figures showed the biggest price fall in at least 16 years. Read

Prison 'will not open early'

The Scottish Government is not planning to bring forward the opening date of Addiewell jail to help reduce prison overcrowding, MSPs have been told. Read

Group fights plans for golf course

A conservation charity is opposing plans by a famous golf club to build a new 18-hole course in Dumbartonshire, it has emerged. Read

Council tax freeze 'not enough'

First Minister Alex Salmond said that the council tax freeze was not enough to help families deal with rising inflation and the forthcoming recession. Read