NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsI was at the top of Mexico pyramid when a gunman opened fireDr Giovana Guidicini tells BBC News how she escaped the shooting this week by scrambling down steep ledges at the Mexico tourist site.6 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandPolice investigate wire and spike traps left on woodland pathOfficers said two incidents at Glencruitten woods in Oban presented a "significant danger" and were believed to be linked.Just nowGlasgow & West ScotlandThe Arches was my home - it's still a loss to Glasgow, says DJ Carl CoxThe DJ returns to Scotland in May to headline the Pavilion festival in Ayrshire, which is now entering its fourth year. 20 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandLIVEScottish Premiership: Maeda's second gives Celtic late breathing space over FalkirkListen to Sportsound and follow live text coverage of Saturday's Scottish football, including three games in the Premiership.Emotional day as River City films last ever scenes after 24 yearsThe BBC Scotland soap was cancelled last year as the focus moved to shorter series.8 hrs agoScotlandWoman, 62, critical after motorbike crash on country roadThe woman's black Yamaha motorcycle was in a collision with a Volkswagen Bora.6 hrs agoTayside & Central ScotlandGlasgow arts groups secure 'positive' future after Trongate eviction rowSeven organisations that use the Trongate 103 building were told that their rent would increase by four times the current amount.35 mins agoGlasgow & West ScotlandI was in a coma after septic shock - now I'm running the London MarathonShetland-born swimmer Katie Bain, 25, experienced septic shock in Aberdeen in 2024. 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