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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Total announces major gas discovery off Shetland
The energy company says initial tests off Shetland indicated there could be one trillion cubic feet of gas which could be extracted.
Moray MP raises maternity travel concern amid taxi reports
Moray MP Douglas Ross says action is needed following reports a mother-to-be from Fochabers had to take a taxi to Aberdeen.
'Ignorant yahoos' vandalise bothy in Cairngorms
Damage was caused to a new toilet and rubbish was left behind at the mountain shelter in the Cairngorms.
Man arrested after wilful Aberdeen fire-raising incidents
An 18-year-old will appear in court on Tuesday in relation to several fires at The Gramps.
Two-car crash closes major road near Forres
An air ambulance is called to the A96 near Forres as police confirm there are injuries in a collision.
'No crime committed' in Aberdeen gardens
Police cordoned off part of Union Terrace Gardens following claims of an attack in the early hours of the morning.
James Wilson goal gives Aberdeen 1-0 win over Motherwell
James Wilson breaks his duck as Aberdeen secure their first home league win of the season and consign Motherwell to a fourth Premiership loss.
'We've got to show we are among the best' - McGinn
Niall McGinn says squad depth will help as Aberdeen seek the consistency that has earned them the runners-up spot four years running.
St Johnstone 1-1 Aberdeen
Aberdeen winger Niall McGinn equalises with a well-taken free-kick after David McMillan opens the scoring for St Johnstone.
SPFL has no plans for VAR introduction but will monitor its use
The Scottish Professional Football League will monitor use of Video Assisted Referees but has no plans to introduce the technology.
Aberdeen make VAR call to 'regain trust' in Scottish FA appeals process
Aberdeen urge the Scottish FA to consider video assistant referees following continuing controversy over its appeals process.
Scots' Champions League access 'a must' - Aberdeen's Fraser
Champions League access for Scottish teams is an "absolute pre-requisite" if a third European competition begins, says Aberdeen's chief executive.
Derek McInnes criticises SFA appeals 'incompetency'
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has criticised the "incompetency" of the Scottish FA appeals process.
Task force
A register of disused property across Scotland was set up 30 years ago but the total area has barely changed since.
Your pictures
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 14 - 21 September.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
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.
Peterhead 0-0 Stirling Albion
Bottom-placed Stirling Albion hold play-off hopefuls Peterhead to a draw in the Scottish Third Division
Montrose 4-1 Elgin City
Montrose moved into the top four of the Scottish Third Division with a defeat of play-off rivals Elgin City at Links Park.
Aberdeen boss relieved at victory
Aberdeen boss Craig Brown feels his side should have had a penalty in the narrow win over Dundee.
Aberdeen 1-0 Dundee
Niall McGinn's 17th goal of the season gives Aberdeen their first win of 2013 as Dundee lose at Pittodrie.
Toll taken on Dons' pitch - Brown
Aberdeen boss Craig Brown admits last year's rugby at Pittodrie combined with bad weather has affected the pitch.
Brown wants Dons unbeaten streak
Aberdeen manager Craig Brown insists his players can improve on recent displays despite their 0-0 draw against St Mirren.
Aberdeen 0-0 St Mirren
Ten-man Aberdeen hold on to claim a point in a drab, goalless Scottish Premier League encounter at Pittodrie.
East Stirling 2-4 Peterhead
Rory McAllister's double sets promotion-chasing Peterhead on their way to a comfortable win.
Scotland 1-0 Estonia
Scotland get off to a winning start under their new manager Gordon Strachan by beating Estonia at Pittodrie
Gilmour unhappy with Dons surface
Chairman Stewart Gilmour says St Mirren are extremely disappointed with the state of Aberdeen's pitch on Saturday.
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Total announces major gas discovery off Shetland
The energy company says initial tests off Shetland indicated there could be one trillion cubic feet of gas which could be extracted.
Tory MSP 'cleared' after party sexual harassment probe
Miles Briggs says the "completely false" allegations made his life "a living hell" during the probe.
Jim Brogan: Former Celtic, Coventry and Ayr defender dies aged 74
Celtic describe Jim Brogan as an "unsung hero" as the former Scotland defender passes away at the age of 74.
Stirling father's plea for justice over Pakistan murder
Four years since a toddler was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan, his father pleads for justice.
Escaped trafficking victim found 'distressed' in Dunblane
Detectives say they believe the 21-year-old Vietnamese woman had travelled from outside the town.
Richard Leonard: 'I intend to be next first minister'
Richard Leonard "fully intends" to be the next first minister of Scotland, he tells the Labour conference.
Dentists call for pudding and sweet soft drinks ban in schools
Dentists are asking the Scottish government for a "bolder approach" on healthy food choices in schools.
Injured man may have been run over by vehicle in Bellshill
Police are investigating whether the man, who was found seriously hurt on a street, was run over.
Police Scotland proposes £298m IT plan
A report to the Scottish Police Authority says officers are being left behind as technology advances.
Labour official 'sorry' for anti-Catholic comment
Andy Kerr apologises "unreservedly" for making an anti-Catholic comment from the main stage at Labour's conference.
MSP launches bid for 20mph limit in urban areas of Scotland
A bill proposing to lower the speed limit in built-up areas of Scotland is published by a Green MSP.
Annan man in court after cash machine raid in Gretna
The 25-year-old made no plea and was remanded in custody following the incident in Gretna last week.
Source: BBC News
