Good nightpublished at 17:58 BST 21 October 2014
Graham Fraser
BBC Scotland
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Summary
Wind and rain prompt travel warning
Gusts of up to 75mph expected to hit parts of Scotland
Glasgow Cathedral considers charging visitors
Edinburgh steps up bid to host Tour de France's Grand Depart
Good nightpublished at 17:58 BST 21 October 2014
McNamara seeks improvementpublished at 17:57 BST 21 October 2014
The Dundee United players should follow the example set by Paul Paton, John Rankin and Andy Robertson if they are to improve, argues Jackie McNamara.
Image source, SNSSeven wins from 10 games has earned United second-top spot in the Scottish Premiership so far and have beaten derby rivals Dundee in the League Cup.
But manager McNamara is demanding more. "If they have the work rate and application that Paton and Rankin and Robertson have then they will make it to the very top," he told BBC Scotland.
Rugby Sevenspublished at 17:52 BST 21 October 2014
For more on the story of Scotland losing the IRB Sevens World Series, read Alasdair Lamont's report.
Travellers' site plan shelvedpublished at 17:51 BST 21 October 2014
Plans for a controversial permanent halting site for travellers in Aberdeen are set to be dropped, BBC Scotland has learned.
The council had identified Howes Road, between Northfield and Bucksburn, as the preferred location.
The site is included as a travellers camp in the local development plan which will be discussed next week.
The ruling Labour-run administration amendment will go to the communities, housing and infrastructure committee.
Lookout for shooting starspublished at 17:45 BST 21 October 2014
Edinburgh Evening NewsTweets, external: Watch the Skies! You might see a Halley's Comet meteor shower tonight.
Rugby sevens axedpublished at 17:41 BST 21 October 2014
Organisers of the IRB sevens and the Scottish Rugby Union have not commented on the news.
After next year's event, the IRB Sevens will not return to Scotland until 2019 at the earliest.
Scotland loses IRB Sevenspublished at 17:38 BST 21 October 2014
Scotland is to lose its role as a host nation of rugby's IRB international sevens tournament.
As of 2016, France is to be preferred as one of nine countries on the circuit.
Image source, SNSScotstoun Stadium in Glasgow has been host to the Scottish leg of the IRB Sevens World Series for the past three years, with Murrayfield hosting it the five years prior to that.
Body identifiedpublished at 17:26 BST 21 October 2014
A body found in the Highlands has been identified as that of a missing Wakefield man.
Mark Burgess, 58, was last seen on 15 October and Police Scotland had appealed for sightings as he was believed to have travelled north.
Image source, Not specifiedA body was found in the Alness area on Monday.
Police said it had been identified as that of Mr Burgess, and that a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
'Spiritual heart of community'published at 17:11 BST 21 October 2014
The minister of Glasgow Cathedral has said the attraction should remain free as "it belongs to all the people".
Historic Scotland, which looks after the medieval building, is considering charges from 1 April next year to help with maintenance.
Reverend Dr Laurence Whitley, speaking on Radio Scotland's Newsdrive, said: "The city looks upon the cathedral as its 'mother kirk'. Indeed, containing the tomb of Saint Mungo, our patron saint, in many ways it is the spiritual heart of the whole community.
"We have always liked to feel it belongs to all the people - that it is theirs, their special possession. The idea that they would suddenly have to be charged £4.50 seems to us very unfortunate."
Man raped woman near her workpublished at 16:58 BST 21 October 2014
A Polish man who had only just moved to Scotland raped a woman just yards from her work.
Krzysztof Druzgala pounced on the 20-year-old after following her off a bus in Edinburgh in August this year.
A court heard how the victim's workmates heard a scream - but thought nothing of it and turned up the radio.
Druzgala pleaded guilty to rape at the High Court in Glasgow and will be sentenced in December.
Spooky Stirlingpublished at 16:50 BST 21 October 2014
The ScotsmanTweets, external: Stirling will host a paranormal festival over Halloween featuring ghost walks & special guests.
Johansen - Celtic 'adapting'published at 16:41 BST 21 October 2014
Celtic are improving because the players are adapting to Ronny Deila's system rather than the manager modifying it to suit his squad.
So says midfielder Stefan Johansen, who joined Celtic from Deila's previous side Stromsgodset in January.
Image source, SNS"I don't think he has changed much," he said when asked to compare the system at Celtic and their previous club.
"He believes in the way he wants to play, but what we are seeing now is the team starting to adapt to it."
Postpublished at 16:32 BST 21 October 2014
BBC Scotland Weather
LatestToday's top wind gusts (mph) Machrihanish 67, Islay 66, Wick 64, S.Uist 63, Salsburgh 63, Tiree 61, Edinburgh 60. Also, Cairngorm summit 108
Grant hope for bike centrepublished at 16:30 BST 21 October 2014
Plans to revamp a disused church into a mountain bike centre at the Cathkin Braes Commonwealth Games venue are on course.
The Heritage Lottery Fund has given initial backing to the bid for a £1.05m grant to transform the B-listed former St Martin's Church in Castlemilk.
The move includes a grant of £179,900 to further develop the proposal.
Glasgow Building Preservation Trust and Ardenglen Housing Association have two years to submit final plans.
Spate of crimes linkedpublished at 16:19 BST 21 October 2014
Police believe a spate of housebreakings at commercial and residential properties in Bridge of Allan are linked.
Two hairdressers, an off-license and a flat were broken into and property taken between 15 and 20 October.
Image source, GoogleOfficers believe a man seen taking alcohol from WoodWinters Wines and Whiskies on Henderson Street could be behind all four crimes.
Police also think the thefts of a quad bike and a trailer could be linked.
Postpublished at 16:14 BST 21 October 2014
BBC Scotland Travel
LatestThe A83 Rest and Be Thankful is closed. All the main bridges have warnings on them. The Skye Bridge is closed to high sided vehicles and police have urged people to not walk across the bridge.
The Tay Road Bridge is closed to double deckers with a 30mph speed limit, while there is a 40mph restriction on the Forth Road Bridge. It's closed to high sided vehicles and motorbikes and the Erskine Bridge is closed to high sided vehicles.
There are also major problems on the ferries. CalMac has 22 alerts on at the moment, with no sailings between Stornoway and Ullapool.
Tune inpublished at 16:04 BST 21 October 2014
Newsdrive is getting under way on BBC Radio Scotland.
Listen live to the programme here.
No 'backroom deal'published at 15:57 BST 21 October 2014
Scotland's political parties must reach an agreement on more powers that will "stand the test of time", a former first minister says.
Ahead of the first talks on more powers, Lord McConnell warned the parties involved against "looking for a backroom deal".
Image source, PAHe called for tax powers beyond those proposed by the pro-Union parties.
However, he said the pro-independence parties' proposals did not "meet the desired will of the Scottish people".
Power restoredpublished at 15:53 BST 21 October 2014
Scottish Hydro say some customers in the Fort William area have had their power restored. However, more than 100 residents in Lewis are still without supplies.
About 35 homes in Dunoon in Argyll should have power restored soon. Scottish Hydro apologised for the inconvenience, adding that their infrastructure was coping well with the high winds.
Katie Morag Bafta nominationspublished at 15:43 BST 21 October 2014
CBeebies drama Katie Morag is leading this year's British Academy Children's Awards with three nominations.
The show is based on the books by Mairi Hedderwick and charts the adventures of a feisty and independent girl who lives on a Scottish island with her family.
Wolfblood, Old Jack's Boat, The Amazing World of Gumball, 4 O'Clock Club and Roy each have two nominations.
The awards, which recognise the best in children's media, will be hosted by Doc Brown on 23 November in London.
