The number of young Scots reoffending is down, according to official figures.
Overall, the rate for 2012-13 is down 1% on the previous year.
A 6% drop in under 21s committing crimes is behind the improvement.
Latest official figures show the average number of reconvictions per offender has decreased by nearly 6% between 2011-12 to 2012-13.
Man, 44, seriously injured in hospital after crash between Comrie and Rosyth
A 44-year-old man's seriously injured in hospital after a crash between Crombie and Rosyth yesterday (Wednesday).
John Swinney announces SNP leadership bid
John Swinney's launched his bid to become the new leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland.
Closures on A92 from TONIGHT for roadworks
There's going to be closures on the A92 from tonight (Sunday).
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