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A high-speed railway proposed by the UK Government must be extended to Scotland from the outset, business leaders said.

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill resisted an opposition call to back the recovery of assets from a fraudster represented by Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Civil servants pocketed £1.3 million in bonuses over a nine-month period at the height of the recession, official figures revealed.

First Minister Alex Salmond was accused of "bribing" SNP-supporting islanders with ferry fare concessions - while prices rise elsewhere.

Hundreds of mourners paid tribute at the funeral of a hero Scottish soldier killed in Afghanistan.

Livingston MP Jim Devine accused of expenses fraud said he would plead not guilty when he appeared in court for the first time.

Business chiefs urged the Scottish Government to "get a grip" of the planning system after a slowdown in major commercial applications.

Labour leader Iain Gray branded teaching reforms a "shambles" as he called on Alex Salmond to act to ensure planned changes are brought in at the start of the new scho

A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting at a pub, police said.

Funding for the NHS will rise to a record £8.4 billion, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said.

The number of marriages in Scotland plunged to its lowest level since Victorian times, new figures have revealed.

Energy provider Scottish Power has said it would cut gas bills by an average of 8% from March 31.

Lochaber under 14s rugby welcomed Ross-Sutherland, Oban and Lochgilphead to Banavie for a Midi rugby tournament.

Scottish Water has promised to carry out repairs to the Main Street sewerage pipe in Tobermory to stop it leaking into the sea.

Mull islanders are to drive forward the Tour of Mull Rally after the previous organiser 2300 Club decided against holding the event on the island this year.

Caroline MacIntyre, widow of cycling champion Jason MacIntyre, acknowledged Highland Council's condolences given by the authority's solicitor Jackie Watt on the final day of the fatal accident inquiry into her husband's death in Fort William.

South Lochaber residents have backed a plan to transform the mothballed Glencoe Hospital into a centre fro community enterprises.

Spectators at Fort Willam's An Aird witnessed a spectacular sight - which had nothing to do with the way their team was playing.

A plan for transporting parts to Argyll's largest windfarm near Loch Awe is causing alarm in surrounding communities.

Two Gary Innes goals helped Fort William shinty team to an opening day of the season victory over Oban Camanachd at An Aird.