Saturday 19th May, 2012
Call to challenge booze pricing
The EU has been urged to contest Scotland's plans for a minimum price per unit of alcohol. The Scottish government wants to establish an alcohol cost of 50p per unit in a bid to tackle the ...
Cash boost for ambulance fleet
The Scottish Ambulance Service is to be given more than 34m to replace nearly 600 of its vehicles. The Scottish government said the money would pay for 326 new accident and emergency vehicles, ...
'Cursing stone' found on island
A stone discovered by chance on the Isle of Canna is Scotland's first known example of a bullaun "cursing stone", experts have revealed. Dating from about 800 AD, the stones are ...
Ant plan 'needed' for new line
BBCOfficers at a national park have said a project to replace a power line must have a plan to protect rare wood ants. Steel electricity towers are to be replaced with smaller, less obtrusive, wooden ...
Griffiths blast at Cup final ref
BBCin his side's 5-1 defeat by Hearts in the Scottish Cup final. Griffiths thought awarding a penalty that led to Hearts taking a 3-1 lead was only one of Euro 2012-bound Thomson's ...
Tynecastle exit likely for Skacel
BBCCzech winger Rudi Skacel is poised to leave Hearts as a Scottish Cup winner for the second time. The 32-year-old, who ended his previous spell after the Hampden win over Gretna in 2006, scored ...
Maryville celebrates Scottish heritage with the Highland Games
WBIRThe city of Maryville looked and sounded more like Scotland Saturday as thousands celebrated their Scottish Heritage at the 31st Annual Smoky Mountain Highland Games. Traditional bands kicked off ...
Hearts prevail in Scottish Cup final derby
UEFAHeart of Midlothian FC got the better of ten-man Hibernian FC in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final for 116 years as Rudi Skcel scored twice in a 5-1 win for Paulo Srgio's ...
VIDEO: Hearts Scottish Cup celebrations
BBC SportHeart of Midlothian players and manager Paulo Sergio give their reaction to their 5-1 defeat of Hibernian in the Scottish Cup final at ...
Hearts sink Hibs 5-1 to lift Scottish Cup
SBSHearts' Rudi Skacel celebrates his goal against Hibernian during their Scottish Cup Final soccer match at Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland May 19, 2012. REUTERS/Russell ...
Spanish resort death investigated
BBCSpanish police are investigating the death of a British man on the Costa Brava in Spain. The man, who was reported as being a 26-year-old Scot, was found in a street in the resort of Lloret de Mar ...
Live - Scottish Cup final
BBCWhat can you say? The Hearts end of Hampden is ablaze with song and colour as the delerious Jambos celebrate an incredible start to the second half. Two goals, a penalty, a red card - Hearts are in ...
Police officer charged with sectarian breach of the peace after Celtic Park incident
Daily RecordMay 19 2012 A POLICEMAN has been arrested and suspended from the force in connection with an alleged sectarian disturbance at a football match. The 26-year-old Strathclyde Police officer has ...
Employers urged over apprentices
BBCEmployers are being urged to take on an apprentice this year to help boost their business. The Scottish government is promoting its guarantee of a place in training or education to all 16 to ...
Poulter & Rose suffer big defeats
BBCIan Poulter and Justin Rose were knocked out of the World Match Play in the group stages as all five English players fell short of the last eight. Spain's Alvaro Quiros saw off Poulter with ...
Arlene Fraser murder trial: Police 'gave Nat Fraser their key evidence'
Daily Recordarlene fraser KEY evidence said to show that Nat Fraser murdered his wife was returned to him while police were still searching for her, a court heard yesterday. A box containing ...
Laird keen to break into top 20
BBCMartin Laird has made breaking into the world's top 20 his next target. The Scot moved up to 31st in the rankings after finishing tied for second at the Players Championship at Sawgrass ...
Airguns set to be banned after parents of tragic toddler Andrew Morton win pledge from Kenny MacAskill
Daily Recordandrew morton Image 2 AIRGUNS are to be banned under a new Scots law named after shooting victim toddler Andrew Morton. Andrew’s parents, who campaigned tirelessly for the ban, were told ...
One dead in Highlands road crash
BBCOne person has died following a crash involving a single vehicle in the Highlands. Northern Constabulary said the accident happened on the B9153, about half a mile south of Carrbridge. Police ...
Police charge off-duty officer
BBCAn off-duty police officer has been charged with a sectarian breach of the peace, following a disturbance at Celtic Park that was posted on YouTube. Strathclyde Police said that the footage was ...
Cairn Energy boss to keep bonus despite shareholder revolt
Daily RecordMay 19 2012 By Craig McDonald A SCOTS energy boss has vowed to defy angry shareholders and keep a £1.4million "bonus". Cairn Energy’s Sir Bill Gammell is set to pick up ...
Newborn babies being wrapped in towels because of hospital blanket shortage
Daily Recordprincess royal maternity baby Image 2 NEWBORN babies are being wrapped in towels instead of blankets because of shortages at one of Scotland’s biggest maternity hospitals. Last night, ...
Alex Salmond unveils tribute to 'briggers' following 10-year Forth Bridge restoration project
Daily Recordalex salmond forth bridge Image 2 THE 73 men who died building the Forth Bridge were remembered yesterday with monuments at either end of the structure. Thousands of other "briggers" ...
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