Parts of Scotland have been badly hit by high winds and heavy rain in the wake of what was Hurricane Bertha
2,000 people have signed a petition urging a Glasgow councillor who flew the Israeli flag to resign
Wards in many Scottish hospitals have higher than recommended occupancy rates, according to data obtained by the BBC
Bryan Quinn
BBC Scotland News
That's all from the Scotland Live team for today. We'll be back at 08:00 tomorrow morning to bring you the latest news, sport and travel news from across Scotland. Hope to see you then.
A life-size bronze statue has been unveiled in the Highlands to honour the golden retriever.
Image source, ThinkstockThe breed was created at Tomich near Glen Affric in the 1800s by landowner Dudley Marjoribanks, also known as Lord Tweedmouth.
A group called Friends of Guisachan has had the statue made and erected.
St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright has been handed a new three-year deal, the club have announced.
The 50-year-old has been in charge of the Perth side since June 2013 and steered them to success in last season's Scottish Cup final.
A schoolgirl has been praised for helping rescue a man who was trapped under a van in West Lothian.
Hannah Nolan, 13, came to the rescue after hearing the man shouting for help on Saturday in Glenalmond, Whitburn.
She left the injured man with a phone while she went to try and find others to help, before returning to the scene to wait for the emergency services to arrive.
David Lockhart, of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We can't praise the passing teenager enough for her actions."
This season's opening Pro12 rugby fixtures will see Glasgow Warriors host reigning champions Leinster on 6 September.
Image source, SNS Edinburgh begin their campaign away to Munster on 5 September.
The Pro12 competition involves the top teams from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Italy.
This photo of the A835 south of Ullapool was taken by Karen MacRae. The flood waters have subsided but there is a quite a mess left behind.
Image source, Karen MacRae
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A82 Glencoe to Crianlarich road partially blocked at Bridge of Orchy by an overturned car. Police are en route - expect delays both ways.
Gillian Smart
BBC Scotland Weather Presenter
More heavy rain and strong winds to come tonight, affecting much of the country. Difficult driving conditions and risk of localised flooding, with gales around exposed northern coasts. Temperatures around 10C.
Tomorrow: a wet start for most, with the rain turning more showery as the day goes on. Staying windy.
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BBC Scotland
Aston Villa winger Alexander Tonev is in Glasgow having a medical with a view to joining Celtic.
The 24-year-old was linked with a move to the Parkhead club last season but opted for a switch to the Premiership instead.
September's independence referendum will attract an 80% turnout, according to Alex Salmond.
The first minister - a former racing tipster - made the prediction while in conversation with historian Tom Devine at the Edinburgh Book Festival, external.
Image source, PAHe said: "I think the best bet of this referendum is a bet on an 80% poll. If you can get odds on an 80% poll, you bet it."
During the wide-ranging interview, Mr Salmond also spoke about the collapse of RBS and recalled how his father wanted to hang former prime minister Sir Winston Churchill.
Thanks to David May for this photo as well. It shows the aftermath of what was "Hurricane Bertha" at Kingussie railway station.
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M8 Glasgow - a breakdown citybound blocking the middle lane approaching the Kingston Bridge adding to the rush hour congestion
David May sent this photograph of four horses cut off from land, seen from the road between Carrbridge and Grantown-on-Spey.
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Drivers are facing delays in Edinburgh's Princess Street after it was closed up to Shandwick place. The road is now open again but it is very congested with traffic.
The A835 is still closed from Ullapool to the A832 junction which will affect drivers heading to the Stornoway ferry.
Elsewhere, the A73 is partially blocked at the M80 Junction 5 after a lorry shed its load at the roundabout.
Don't forget, by clicking on the Scotland Live link on the main Scotland News website you'll get the full benefit of our new and improved format.
Traffic Scotland tweets, external: M80 Southbound, Junction 5 Auchenkilns, exit slip closed, due to recovery work following a lorry which shed its load
The level of food poverty in Scotland is "simply not acceptable", Nicola Sturgeon has said.
The deputy first minister announced £518,000 in funding aimed at tackling food poverty for 26 projects across Scotland.
Image source, PAShe blamed welfare changes introduced by the UK government for a rise in food bank use.
Scottish Labour criticised the SNP's welfare plans and claimed only it would remove the need for food banks.
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A93 between Braemar - Spittal of Glenshee is OPEN AGAIN
What implications might the size and make-up of Scotland's population have on the outcome of September's referendum? BBC Scotland's economics correspondent Colletta Smith explains.
Another example of a road swept away by the overnight storms. This time the B9136 near Tomintoul in Moray. The photo was sent in by Reuel Chisholm.
Image source, Reuel Chisholm