Dundee, Tayside and Central Scotland News
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Watch: The curious case of the murder of Brian Low
Police believed the retired groundsman died because of medical issues - until a post-mortem showed he had been shot.
Inquiry into death of machine operator in Perthshire
Andrew Sinclair died after his arm was trapped in a wood processing machine near Aberfeldy in 2022.
Police car collides with van in Perth during pursuit
The patrol vehicle was in pursuit of a black Volkswagen Golf on Princes Street when it collided with a van.
Serial rapist jailed for nine years
The 38-year-old targeted two women over the course of seven years
Former MPs hoping for a comeback at the next election
A Blair-era cabinet minister and a Lib Dem who was last an MP 20 years ago are among those standing again.
Bodies of two men recovered near waterfall
A search operation was launched on Wednesday evening at Linn of Tummel near Blair Atholl.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Hundreds spoken to in dog walker shooting probe
Officers have spoken to more than 800 people as part of the investigation into the killing of Brian Low.
Stirling studios hopes to attract streaming giants
A new studio campus on former MOD land at Forthside will be one of the largest in Scotland.
Man, 39, dies and two rescued from water at Dollar Glen
Police were called to Dollar Glen on Saturday following reports of concern for people in the water.
Modernising the hunt for Scotland's buried treasure
The Treasure Trove system has been placed under pressure in recent years.
Stone of Destiny takes centre stage at new museum
The ancient symbol of Scotland's monarchy is one of the star attractions at the Perth Museum.
How giant batteries will help power Scotland
The number being installed is expected to increase dramatically as part of the move towards renewable energy.
Wing and a prayer: The chaplains supporting sports stars
A growing number of chaplains are helping our sportsman and women on and off the field of play.
Strep A: 'I'd never seen a child hallucinate before'
Two Dundee mothers share their stories as scientists begin the search to find a vaccine for Strep A.
Messages in a bottle wash up after 40 years
The map and messages from 1984 were discovered during a beach clean-up in Monifieth.
Scotland?s last pearl fisherman
Bill Abernethy found Scotland?s largest freshwater pearl in living memory.
Landward: Angus
Dougie meets the Angus farmers concerned about new power lines over their land.
Muirhead & Brewster retain titles
Eve Muirhead and Tom Brewster guide their rinks to respective women's and men's Scottish curling titles in Perth on Sunday.
McNamara hurt by Dundee Utd loss
Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara urges his team to improve defensively following the 6-2 humbling by Celtic.
Managers at odds on County win
St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas was left aggrieved after losing at Ross County in the Scottish Premier League.
Celtic 6-2 Dundee Utd
Kris Commons and Anthony Stokes each score twice as Celtic rout Dundee United and stretch their SPL advantage.
Ross County 1-0 St Johnstone
Ross County hold firm to claim all three points from their Scottish Premier League clash against St Johnstone.
Falkirk 1-0 Dunfermline
Substitute David Weatherston scores a late goal to give Falkirk victory against Dunfermline.
Arbroath 0-1 Brechin City
Brechin City's Alan Trouten scored late to defeat Arbroath in the Scottish Second Divsion.
Forfar Athletic 0-1 Alloa Athletic
A last-minute goal by Ben Gordon is enough for Alloa to edge past Forfar in the Scottish Second Division.
Stenhousemuir 2-1 East Fife
Bryan Hodge scores twice as Stenhousemuir come from behind to beat East Fife in the Scottish Second Division.
Annan Athletic 1-2 East Stirlingshire
East Stirling continue to enjoy their travels as they defeat Annan in the Scottish Third Division.
Peterhead 0-0 Stirling Albion
Bottom-placed Stirling Albion hold play-off hopefuls Peterhead to a draw in the Scottish Third Division
Dundee need more in attack - Smith
Manager Barry Smith admits Dundee lack prowess in the final third following the 1-0 defeat by Aberdeen.
Aberdeen 1-0 Dundee
Niall McGinn's 17th goal of the season gives Aberdeen their first win of 2013 as Dundee lose at Pittodrie.
SNP's power-sharing deal with Greens collapses
It follows the government's decision to scrap key climate targets and its response to a review into gender services.
Man critical in hospital after car crashes into house
The 66-year-old was injured in the crash involving a Vauxhall Mokka in Barrhead on Wednesday.
Scotland worst in world for boys smoking cannabis - report
Nearly a quarter of boys aged 15 in Scotland said they had tried the Class B drug at some point.
'Concerning' cannabis use and man's tumour was abscess
An international study on smoking and vaping and a man's cancer "miracle" make the front pages.
Bishop investigated over misleading accounts claim
Bishop Anne Dyer, who was suspended in 2022 over allegations of bullying, denies the new claims.
Mother's asthma plea after daughter's sudden death
Tracy Bulpitt is calling on ministers to introduce national targets to end preventable asthma deaths.
George Wyllie art gallery to open in Greenock
The Inverclyde gallery will host the largest collection of Wyllie's work in the world.
Shetland spaceport moves closer to first rocket launch
The SaxaVord site on Unst has received a licence to control the local sea and airspace during launch.
Man acquitted of rape because of corroboration rule
Cailan Duchain was cleared of four charges of rape in Dumfries and Fife via the Moorov doctrine.
First section of new Renfrew Bridge arrives on Clyde
The two-lane road bridge for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists will open for passing ships at Renfrew.
Edinburgh Bus Station could be 'lost' over lease decision
The transport hub's owners are considering selling the site for housing, which could force the council out.
Further delays to repairs on main Arran ferry
The ferry operator has confirmed the MV Caledonian Isles will remain out of service until August.