The man died at the scene when his motorbike left the road and hit wall east of Killin, near Lawers.

John Henry Anderson from Aberdeenshire was reputedly among legendary Harry Houdini's inspirations.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Detectives have visited more than 100 properties and are reviewing over 700 hours of CCTV footage.

Leinster score eight unanswered tries against Glasgow Warriors to advance to the Champions Cup semi-finals and underline their status as tournament favourites.

A first phase of demolition is about to start on the derelict Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow

More than 30 years after its controversial formation, the Highland club is fighting for survival.

Kevin Booth's former partner Tammy Conner says she fears someone could die if he is not stopped.

In 1955 in Orkney a brother and sister married their sweethearts at the same ceremony and now they are celebrating with family 70 years on.

An exhibition is to mark 400 years since the death of King James VI of Scotland and I of England.

When owner Rhoda Meek decided to share Wonky on her social media, she quickly attracted attention.

Often dubbed "Scotland's Chernobyl", only a handful of residents remain in Clune Park in Port Glasgow.

Drone footage shows the extent of the wildfire which began blazing in the hills above Cumbernauld on Thursday night.

Kevin Booth's former partner Tammy Conner says she fears someone could die if he is not stopped.

And should we be worried about an 'extreme' wildfire warning?

Detectives have visited more than 100 properties and are reviewing over 700 hours of CCTV footage.

Dalmagarry quarry has been examined in the past in connection with the killing of a mum and son.

Steven Johnson died after being attacked by Derek Pearson in Aberdeen city centre.

Police say inquiries are ongoing after the 65-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene in Bowden.

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn challenged the UK government over similarities to the closure of the Scottish oil refinery

Celtic move to within touching distance of another Scottish Premiership title after a barnstorming first-half display rips Kilmarnock apart.

St Mirren pipped Heart of Midlothian and Motherwell to a top-six finish in the Scottish Premiership on a topsy turvy day, but how did they do it?

Edinburgh hold off a second-half fightback from the Bulls to secure a home semi-final in the European Challenge Cup.

Roland Idowu's strike against Ross County seals St Mirren the final Premiership top-six place and secures a third successive finish among the elite.

Hearts and Motherwell both miss out on the Scottish Premiership top six after a poor goalless draw at Fir Park.