NewsNewsScotlandScotland PoliticsTrans doctor left 'upset and afraid' by nurse, tribunal toldDr Beth Upton described being left in tears after the confrontation in a hospital changing room.14 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastDeaf pupil wins legal fight for BSL interpreter in classNiamdh Braid sued Fife Council to get a sign language interpreter to help with her learning.14 mins agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastAlba chief suspended over gross misconduct claimInfighting has erupted as the party seeks to appoint a successor to founder and ex-first minister Alex Salmond.14 hrs agoScotlandPolice officer who assaulted man to do unpaid workPC Craig Simpson repeatedly punched Mark Pettigrew after he was asked to leave at gig at the Hydro.14 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandDivorce case turned down by 116 legal aid lawyersA woman who was assaulted by her husband was unable to find a legal aid lawyer in Scotland to handle her case.1 day agoHighlands & IslandsDeaf pupil wins legal fight for BSL interpreter in classNiamdh Braid sued Fife Council to get a sign language interpreter to help with her learning.14 mins agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastLost historic Gaelic manuscripts found after 50 yearsThe items that vanished from the National Library of Scotland in the 1960s included poems and songs.13 mins agoScotlandChristmas trees used to shore up beach dunesHundreds of trees have been donated to assist the project at Lossiemouth's East Beach.12 mins agoNE, Orkney & ShetlandAlba chief suspended over gross misconduct claimInfighting has erupted as the party seeks to appoint a successor to founder and ex-first minister Alex Salmond.14 hrs agoScotlandCat rescued after five days under a buildingScottish SPCA officers used a camera to locate Cleo, before she was freed by the fire service.14 hrs agoTayside & Central ScotlandMan first to be sentenced under new dog hunting lawThe 56-year-old was using his dog for illegal hare coursing when it attacked a deer.19 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsPerson charged over fire at court buildingKirkcaldy Sheriff Court has been closed until at least Monday after a fire at the doors of the building.15 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastCall for rethink after theatre has funding cutA Government minister has called for Creative Scotland to rethink their funding decision14 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandWoman critically injured after being hit by carThe 23-year-old pedestrian was airlifted to hospital following the incident in Stirling.14 hrs agoTayside & Central ScotlandFeatures and analysisLight entertainment as Spectra opens in AberdeenSpectra - 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