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Mum gives birth outside hospital A woman gives birth on the pavement outside a Fife hospital after she was unable to get inside the building.

Man dies after crash with lorry A 48-year-old man dies after his car was involved in a crash with a lorry on a West Lothian road on Monday morning.

New programme for film festival BBC Scotland speaks to new Edinburgh International Film Festival director, Chris Fujiwara.

Funeral car given parking ticket Edinburgh City Council cancels a parking ticket issued to a funeral car while it waited for mourners to leave a church.

Royal Salute at Edinburgh Castle A 21-Gun Royal Salute is fired at Edinburgh Castle to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.

City heritage projects given £8m Funding of almost £8m is awarded for heritage and conservations projects across Scotland's six cities.

Law firm McGrigors in merger move One of Scotland's largest law firms, McGrigors, announces it is to merge with London-based international firm Pinsent Masons.

Vicky Hamilton tape given to dad The father of murdered schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton is reunited with some of her possessions almost 21 years after she went missing.

Tesco Bank delays account launch Tesco Bank is not expected to launch its current account until next year in order to take advantage of new rules.

Runners race to light up hillside More than 2,500 runners sign up to help light up Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh

Turtles dumped in freezing cold Turtles recover after being abandoned in West Lothian as temperatures drop below freezing

Your pictures of Scotland: 27 January - 3 February A selection of your photographs taken across Scotland

Dunfermline v Kilmarnock (Tue) Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Dunfermline and Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premier League.

Sergio: Kello absence 'political' Hearts manager Paulo Sergio admits "a political thing" meant first choice goalkeeper Marian Kello was left out against St Johnstone.

Livingston manager Bollan sacked Gary Bollan is sacked as manager of Livingston, the Scottish First Division club announces.

Hearts 1-1 St Johnstone St Johnstone battle back to claim a Scottish Cup fifth-round replay against top flight rivals Hearts.

Hibernian 1-0 Kilmarnock Hibernian oust Scottish Premier League rivals Kilmarnock in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.

Sergio plans Hearts' future talks Paulo Sergio wants talks about his future as Hearts manager as he fears for the club's future.

Di Resta launches new Force India Force India unveil the new Formula 1 car in which Scotland's Paul di Resta will compete in 2012.

Sutton poised for Mariners loan Hearts confirm that striker John Sutton is close to joining Central Coast Mariners on loan.

Stevenson 'glad' to leave Hearts Ipswich new boy Ryan Stevenson expresses his relief at leaving Hearts and delivers a parting shot to the club's owner Vladimir Romanov.

Stanton urges fans to back Fenlon Hibernian legend Pat Stanton says manager Pat Fenlon needs fans' backing to lift the club out of their slump.

Honduran Claros joins Hibernian Rangers midfield target Jorge Claros has joined Hibernian on a year-long deal from his Honduran club Motagua.

VIDEO: On tour with the Black Watch In the first of two special reports from Afghanistan, Cameron Buttle follows 3 Scots, the Black Watch, in Helmand.

VIDEO: Whisky for £100,000 honours Queen A special whisky costing £100,000 is released to mark the diamond jubilee of the Queen's accession to the throne.

VIDEO: Round-up - news from around Scotland A two-minute round-up of the news which has been happening around Scotland.

VIDEO: Sending news from Afghanistan BBC Scotland's Cameron Buttle shows how a news team broadcasts from a British army base in Afghanistan.

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Dunfermline v Kilmarnock (Tue) Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Dunfermline and Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premier League.

Sergio: Kello absence 'political' Hearts manager Paulo Sergio admits "a political thing" meant first choice goalkeeper Marian Kello was left out against St Johnstone.

Livingston manager Bollan sacked Gary Bollan is sacked as manager of Livingston, the Scottish First Division club announces.

Hearts 1-1 St Johnstone St Johnstone battle back to claim a Scottish Cup fifth-round replay against top flight rivals Hearts.

Hibernian 1-0 Kilmarnock Hibernian oust Scottish Premier League rivals Kilmarnock in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.

Sergio plans Hearts' future talks Paulo Sergio wants talks about his future as Hearts manager as he fears for the club's future.

Di Resta launches new Force India Force India unveil the new Formula 1 car in which Scotland's Paul di Resta will compete in 2012.

Sutton poised for Mariners loan Hearts confirm that striker John Sutton is close to joining Central Coast Mariners on loan.

Stevenson 'glad' to leave Hearts Ipswich new boy Ryan Stevenson expresses his relief at leaving Hearts and delivers a parting shot to the club's owner Vladimir Romanov.

Stanton urges fans to back Fenlon Hibernian legend Pat Stanton says manager Pat Fenlon needs fans' backing to lift the club out of their slump.

Honduran Claros joins Hibernian Rangers midfield target Jorge Claros has joined Hibernian on a year-long deal from his Honduran club Motagua.

Pars secure McMillan and Hutton Rangers defender Jordan McMillan joins Dunfermline on a permanent deal as Kyle Hutton switches on loan.

Hibs loan O'Donovan and Doherty Hibernian manager Pat Fenlon adds Coventry City striker Roy O'Donovan and Wolves defender Matt Doherty to his Easter Road squad until the summer

Gers Whyte may have lied to court BBC Scotland uncovers evidence which suggests Rangers owner Craig Whyte may have lied in court.

Man guilty of baby Abbie murder A 32-year-old man is convicted for the second time of murdering his baby daughter at the family home in Glasgow.

Vicky Hamilton tape given to dad The father of murdered schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton is reunited with some of her possessions almost 21 years after she went missing.

Mum gives birth outside hospital A woman gives birth on the pavement outside a Fife hospital after she was unable to get inside the building.

Pensioner dies after fall on bus An 85-year-old woman who fell over and injured her arm on a bus in Grangemouth last week has died, police say.

Funeral car given parking ticket Edinburgh City Council cancels a parking ticket issued to a funeral car while it waited for mourners to leave a church.

Man in court over school stabbing A man appears in court charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing outside a primary school in Glasgow.

Man dies after crash with lorry A 48-year-old man dies after his car was involved in a crash with a lorry on a West Lothian road on Monday morning.

Drivers quizzed in murder probe Police investigating the murder of a man in South Lanarkshire stop and question drivers and pedestrians near where he was found.

Man killed partner in their home A victim of domestic abuse dialled 999 just hours before she was murdered by her partner, a court hears.