Good morning – here are the top 10 news stories in Scotland this morning:
Mother faces life sentence for killing violent partner (The Herald)
Scottish independence: Poll shows support for UK split has dropped (The Scotsman)
Housing Scotland Act to protect tenants from eviction (BBC Scotland)
Cameron calls for deal on referendum by September (The Herald)
Shamed MP Eric Joyce fined for cutting off electronic tag before boat race (STV)
MSPs silenced on touchy Nato membership issue (The Scotsman)
Home sales up 10% despite downturn (Press & Journal)
SFA chief Stewart Regan guarded by anti-terror police over threats and abuse (Daily Record)
Speed cameras cut death and severe injuries by more than two-thirds (The Scotsman)
‘Fantastic showcase’ shines light on Scottish creative talent (STV)
The Scottish Parliament is in its summer recess.
Alan Robertson
A graduate in Politics and Journalism from the University of Strathclyde, Alan joined the Holyrood team as a reporter in May 2012 fresh from finishing his studies. Alan spent four years in student media, the last of which helping to launch the award-winning Glasgow Journal as Managing Editor, and continues to work part-time as a sub-editor in sport for the Sunday...