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Calvin Harris breaks world record for biggest crowd after 1.6m attend Brazil gig
The Scots DJ was handed an award from Guinness World Record after over 1.6m fans attended his gig in São Paulo.
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Body of man recovered from water near Portpatrick
Police are investigating the man's "unexplained" death.
Man seriously injured after Annan property targeted by men with weapons
Police are looking to trace three male suspects in connection with the incident.
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Trial of Libyan man charged over Lockerbie bombing delayed until 2027
Prosecutors allege Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi and others carried out the bombing at the direction of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi
Offspring from one of the world’s rarest trees finds new home in Scotland
The next generation of a sole surviving tree perched on the side of a remote volcanic outcrop in the South Pacific Ocean has been planted in Scotland
Lorry driver dies at scene of crash as road remains closed
Emergency services were called to the collision on the A716 at Drummore, Rhins of Galloway around 9.30am on Wednesday
Family of teen with complex needs forced to make 480-mile round trip to visit her in residential care
Sophie's family say they are now "limited" in the amount of time they can spend with her due to the distance.
Scotland's best 'sauna stargazing' spots this autumn named - see full list
There is nothing better than relaxation beneath the stars.
Biology teacher struck off over sexual relationship with ex-pupil who he blackmailed with explicate pictures
Callum Scott threatened to send the former pupil's boyfriend explicit images he had saved of her
New bluetongue restrictions to come into force in south-west Scotland
Livestock movements will now be subject to licensing requirements
Concern grows for missing man who took taxi from Glasgow to rural village forest
Piotr Klusek was last seen in Glentrool, a village in Dumfries and Galloway, at around 5.30pm on Wednesday, September 2.
Hundreds of Scots cops spat at and bitten while on duty
There have been calls for tougher penalties for police assault following a report which showed that almost 20 attacks are taking place each day, including spitting and biting of cops.
Search for missing man who took taxi from Glasgow to Dumfries
Piotr Klusek, 44, travelled to Glentrool by taxi from Glasgow Central station on Wednesday.
Deadly horse grass sickness hits Scotland as owners warned
A vet says the disease has caused “multiple losses” with unusual weather conditions potentially linked to the outbreak.
Scotland 'most underrated' places to visit this autumn - see the full list
Perfect for a picturesque and peaceful staycation.
Blacksmithing returns to Scots village for first time in 150 years
The trade has been restored in the Dumfries and Galloway town
Thunderstorm warning for 25 Scottish regions as heavy rain and lightning strikes forecast
The Met Office is warning of major disruption for millions of Scots throughout Sunday.
Robert Burns charity urges members to be vigilant after major cyberhack
Software company Beacon was targeted by hackers at the end of July
Teen pulled from River Nith after 'collapsing near water' as family 'devastated'
Kenzie Carmichael, 16, died following an incident on the River Nith in Dumfires.
Police investigate death of teenager Kenzie Carmichael pulled from River Nith near Dumfries
The teenager has been identified as Kenzie Carmichael from Dumfries