Mary Mccool

HMS Ambuscade, a Clyde-built former Royal Navy Type 21 frigate that served in the Falklands War and later rescued tsunami survivors as Pakistan’s PNS Tariq, may be destroyed unless campaigners raise £2m to move it from Karachi to Scotland. Clyde Naval Heritage chief executive David O’Neill wants to turn the vessel into a floating museum near Greenock, with support in principle from Inverclyde and Glasgow councils, but rising insurance and shipping costs linked to conflict around Iran and the Red Sea have nearly doubled the required funding. The Pakistan Navy has ordered the ship to leave Karachi by the end of September and warned it will dispose of the vessel if it is not removed.

Greek police say a 26-year-old man has confessed to transporting the body of Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross in a suitcase to an abandoned building in Athens. Ross, 38, was reported missing and found in the Kypseli district on 18 July. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery and weapons offences after investigators analysed video footage; police also say he used Ross's bank cards and possessed a replica pistol and knife. Toxicology tests are being expedited to establish the cause of death, while authorities seek information about people Ross reportedly knew in Athens. Scottish officials are supporting her family as the investigation continues.

William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, brought Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome during the penultimate day of the Commonwealth Games. The family watched New Zealand defeat England in a netball semi-final, met athletes and volunteers, and spoke with cycling champion Laura Kenny and other sporting figures. Jamaica and New Zealand will contest the netball final, while Glasgow prepares to transform the venue for the closing ceremony. The scaled-down Games awarded 215 medals across 10 sports and included a record 47 para-sport events after Victoria, Australia, withdrew as host because of rising costs.

The Prince and Princess of Wales brought George, Charlotte and Louis to Glasgow's Commonwealth Games, watching New Zealand defeat England 61-54 in a netball semi-final before visiting the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. The family met athletes, volunteers and the Team Scotland netball squad. Jamaica and New Zealand will contest the netball gold medal, while England faces Australia for bronze. The scaled-down Games awarded 215 medals across 10 sports but set a record for para-sport events, after Glasgow replaced Victoria, Australia, as host because of rising costs. The tournament will conclude with a closing ceremony featuring Scottish performers, while Ahmedabad is scheduled to host the centenary Games in 2030.

Fire crews continue to battle a large wildfire spanning more than two miles in the Cairngorms National Park, prompting evacuations of villages, campsites and ski areas. Authorities warn of a very high wildfire risk across parts of Scotland and urge the public to avoid the area and follow safety guidance. Conservation groups note potential risks to wildlife near the fire, while emergency responders and local organisations coordinate efforts to contain the fast-moving blaze.