Minister confirms 2017 start date for dualling of A9 between Luncarty and Birnam
Transport Minister Keith Brown has announced the first step in dualling the A9 from Perth to Inverness will begin in 2017. (...)
Hearts supporters fined for offensive behaviour on train
A group of football fans have been fined a total of £4,500 after their drunken antics caused upset on a crowded train. (...)
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority reveals plan to move Dounreay material through heart of Scotland
Plans to transport tonnes of hazardous material through Scotland have raised fears in communities along the likely route. (...)
Senior policeman says A9 dualling will be a boost to road safety
The dualling of the Perth-to-Inverness section of the A9 has the backing of one of Tayside's leading policemen. (...)
European Tour unfazed by sponsor deadline
The European Tour is still confident that a sponsor will be secured for the Scottish Open although chief executive George O'Grady's deadline is due. (...)
ITO Road Casualties map gives new insight into danger of A9
The full horror of the carnage on the A9 is laid bare in an interactive map showing 10 years of casualties on Britain's roads. (...)
John Swinney paints a picture of prosperity with Scottish independence
An independent Scotland would be the sixth wealthiest country in the world, Finance Secretary John Swinney has claimed. (...)
SNP lay out 'roadmap to independence' — boosted by £1 million campaign fund
The SNP have launched the biggest political campaign in Scottish history by unveiling a £1 million war chest for independence. (...)
Salmond launches SNP conference with strong attack on UK Government's decision to axe Longannet project
Alex Salmond insisted a ''change is coming'' as he put the drive for independence at the forefront of the SNP party conference. (...)
Black Watch returning to Afghanistan
Soldiers from The Black Watch are flying out to begin a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan this week. (...)
Inverness man was found asleep on the back seat of car he had broken into
A man who broke into a series of cars in Perth was discovered fast asleep in one of the damaged vehicles. (...)
Pipe banner marks historic links between The Black Watch and the MacLeods
A partnership spanning more than two centuries has been celebrated at a ceremony at Balhousie Castle in Perth. (...)
Parents of tragic Crieff toddler Martyn Gray focusing on fight to change ambulance breaks
The parents of a Perthshire toddler who died while they waited for paramedics to arrive are focusing on change. (...)
Politicians accused of scoring points over RAF Leuchars rather than looking to the future
A Fife independent councillor has attacked mainstream political parties for being more interested in scoring political points on the withdrawal of the RAF from Leuchars, rather than looking to the base's prospects. (...)
Danny Alexander under increasing pressure to speak out over RAF Leuchars claims
Chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has come under increasing pressure to outline his involvement in the closure of RAF Leuchars amid allegations he may have broken the ministerial code. (...)
MP urges MoD probe into Danny Alexander RAF Leuchars claims
A Fife MP has called on the Ministry of Defence to probe claims that RAF Leuchars may have been sacrificed to save the seat of chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander. (...)
Eastern Scotland bears the brunt as floods return
Eastern Scotland was battered by torrential rain over the weekend which left many areas under water and others on flood alert. (...)
Open 2011: Martin Laird picks the brains of former champ Sandy Lyle
Martin Laird has put his time on the practice range to good use — even when his clubs were left in the bag. (...)
Scots unable to compete with Luke Donald's scorching 63 at Scottish Open
Scott Jamieson could not live with Luke Donald's scorching pace over the final round of the Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart, but the sweetest of consolation prizes came his way by virtue of a brave birdie-birdie finish. (...)
Phil Mickelson sees the benefit of Castle Stuart test
The field at the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart will contain the winner of next week's Open Championship at Royal St George's and that will bring more and more players to the event in the future, believes Phil Mickelson. (...)