Stirling, Tayside and Central Scotland News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Stirling, Tayside and Central Scotland. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships
The team defeated Bulgaria to lift the trophy in Belgrade on the motion: "This house regrets the glorification of champions".
Raising the Doof: The whirlwind success of DJ Hannah Laing
From chart success to international recognition, Dundee DJ Hannah Laing reflects on her journey to fame
I remortgaged my house to move into a shipping container
Robyn Swan, 32 bought land and a shipping container which she renovated and moved into.
Early release for long-term prisoners is horrifying, says victim
Linda McDonald, who was attacked by a convicted killer, says Scottish government plans have filled her with fear.
Is bullet hole proof of Bonnie Prince Charlie assassination attempt?
Researchers have discovered a musketball hole hidden amid wooden panelling at Bannockburn House.
Unions reject deal to avert waste worker strikes
More than half of Scotland's councils are set to be affected by action if no agreement can be reached.
End date set for sending under-18s to jail
Two fatal accident inquiries have been held this year into the deaths of three young in Polmont Young Offenders Institution.
Your pictures of Scotland: 19-26 July
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Online scammers put country park Highland cows up for sale
Trading Standards officials said livestock at Muiravonside country park in Falkirk were listed on a bogus website.
Tennis body pledges £5m to Murray 'legacy' sports centre
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has pledged £5m towards a proposed community tennis and sports centre at Park of Keir near Dunblane.
Grangemouth closure 'most likely outcome'
An expert body says the closure of Scotland's only oil refinery was 'clearly foreseeable' but planning was inadequate.
MSPs seek answers over teenager's death in Polmont
Jonathan Beadle, 17, is understood to have taken his own life at the facility on Saturday.
'Eyesore' hotel that lay empty for decades demolished
The hotel in Falkirk was a popular destination in its prime but had a number of structural issues as it decayed.
Motorbike vandals cause £10,000 damage to golf course
Greens and fairways at Dundee's only public golf course were damaged by a quad bike and motorbikes last week.
A9 driver caught speeding at 'inexcusable' 140mph
Driving offences have risen on the A9 from Dunblane to Inverness with one driver caught travelling at 140mph.
Locomotive steams again for first time in 44 years
During its working life, Carmyllie Pilot hauled passengers and freight in Angus, Fife and Aberdeenshire.
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What might the future hold for Grangemouth?
Keir Starmer spoke about the refinery's future with John Swinney during his first visit to Scotland as PM.
Microwave technology saves diabetic patient from double amputation
Barry Mayled avoided double leg amputation thanks to a microwave technology developed in Scotland.
'Compelling on and off court' - a decade on tour with Murray
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller writes about his experience of getting to know Andy Murray throughout his career.
'I had alcohol problems - now I'm addicted to gardening'
Research shows being outside can have a huge impact on people with addictions and mental health issues.
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"I was totally inspired" - the story of a symphony orchestra on a council estate.
'Water search tech could spare families our grief'
Fisherman Greig Stoddart's body was found after volunteers used an AquaEye to search underwater.
The Hobbyless Romantic | Jiu Jitsu
Emily is looking for the ONE...hobby. Will Jiu Jitsu be be the activity she falls for?!
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.
Scottish bog gets world heritage status
After an almost 40-year campaign, a little-known UK landscape has been awarded world heritage status.
Paisley Art Institute sells a quarter of its collection after museum row
The first 15 paintings to be auctioned include work by the Glasgow Boys and the Scottish Colourists.
Raising the Doof: The whirlwind success of DJ Hannah Laing
From chart success to international recognition, Dundee DJ Hannah Laing reflects on her journey to fame
Billy Connolly inspired £1,750 designer banana boots
A Scottish fashion designer has sold out of his take on Billy Connolly's iconic banana boots in just 24 hours.
What to expect from the Scots on Saturday at the Olympics
Your guide to the Scots competing at the Olympic Games in Paris on Saturday.
Body found in search for missing hillwalker
The body was discovered around 19:15 on Thursday on the An Garbhanach munro near Kinlochleven.
Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships
The team defeated Bulgaria to lift the trophy in Belgrade on the motion: "This house regrets the glorification of champions".
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Man in court over 'threat to partner' after police car crash
Dylan Hood is alleged to have threatened his partner after being held over a three-vehicle crash on the M8.
Inverness CT accept deal for new majority shareholder
Inverness Caledonian Thistle accept an offer for a majority shareholding from an English firm and are "confident their investment will secure the future of the club".
Glasgow bid to join drug-checking pilot scheme
The Glasgow facility would include special testing machines to assess the content of illegal substances.
Tests show Portobello beach pollution not due to sewage
Sampling shows human, dog and gull waste is the most common source of pollution at the Edinburgh beach.