Scotland

The Met Office have issued 51 flood warnings, nine of which are severe, across the UK.

The Balmoral Castle in Scotland is said to be the Queen's favourite.

Police were hunting Hamilton after he disappeared in April 2015.

Only 7% of Scottish people say they dance regularly, a drop from 14% eight years ago.

European Court of Justice ruled Scottish government plans contravened EU law.

Overall growth in Scotland remains forecast at 1.9% for 2015, down on year before figures, Dr Gary Gillespie says.

Figures show 79% arrested for terrorism-related offences were of British or British dual nationality.

US presidential hopeful also loses honorary degree from university in Aberdeen.

US presidential candidate is accused of 'hate speech' in petition calling for university to revoke doctorate.

Storm Desmond dumped record levels of rain on Cumbria and the Scottish Borders.

UK's Environment Agency has issued 130 flood warnings across Britain.

The social media platform failed to offer the Saltire as an option for its customers from Scotland.

The ABE process involves blending pot ale and draff – two residues that make up 90% of whisky distillery output.

Investigation reveals series of procedural failings aboard the Lysblink Seaways.

More than 60 'racially or religiously motivated' incidents have been reported to Police Scotland.

A polar plume is set to freeze parts of Britain as the country stockpiles salt

Half of the British public believe the UK should not accept more Syrian refugees according to a recent poll.

Opposition to Syrian arrivals takes abusive tone on social media with rally held in South Ayrshire.

The Met Office issues an amber weather warning amid reports of flash flooding.

Kalyani Uthaman, 59, sustained significant burns and died of multiple organ failure six weeks later.

Scotland will take around 350 refugees who are due to arrive before Christmas.

One man has died and two people have been seriously injured when a bus and car collided in North Ayrshire

The new measure is aimed at bringing more women on the boards of all of UK's top 350 companies.

Greig Laidlaw pleaded with South African official to ask the television match official.

Scotland denied first semi-final appearance for 24 years after falling short at Twickenham.

The final place in the semi-final is up for grabs at Twickenham as Australia face Scotland.

Prosecutors believe 2 suspects may have planned Lockerbie attack with Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.

Scottish Nationalist Party leader is buoyed by poll showing support for Labour is dwindling

Albania, Germany and Romania all join Adam Nawałka's side in qualifying for the Euro finals in France.

Scotland can secure their place in the quarter-finals with a third Pool B victory at St James' Park.