Covid in Scotland: Cases rise by 1,003

A further 14,163 tests were carried out in the past day, with 8.1% of those registered as positive.

BBC Scotland headquarters evacuated due to fire

Firefighters were called to the corporation's Pacific Quay building in Glasgow at about 11:40.

Covid: Scotland records a further 60 virus deaths

Daily figures show a slight drop in the number of people in hospital having tested positive for the virus.

'Visionary' music producer Sophie dies aged 34

The Grammy-nominated artist died following "a sudden accident" in Athens, her manager said.

Man,77, dies in one-vehicle crash in Paisley

The crash happened on Pagasus Way, Paisley, at about 17:55 on Friday.

Crown Office sets aside £12.6m for 'losses', accounts show

The outlay was revealed as Scotland's prosecutor faces a multimillion-pound pay-out to ex-Rangers FC administrators.

Rapist who killed pets to exert control over women is jailed

Paul Hill raped four women and assaulted eight others and used coercive behaviour to control them.

Scottish government approves new Monklands hospital site

NHS Lanarkshire's recommendation of Wester Moffat is approved by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman.

Cameron House fined £500,000 over fatal hotel fire

Two guests died after a fire broke out in a cupboard at the hotel in West Dunbartonshire in 2017.

Celtic: Peter Lawwell to be replaced with Scottish Rugby's Dominic McKay as chief executive

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell is to retire from his position at the end of June, with Dominic McKay moving from Scottish Rugby as his...

Klarna: 'I got a £30 bill - but I've never used it'

There are concerns that fraudsters are signing up for buy now, pay later services in others' names.

Emails reveal Celtic Dubai trip assurances

A Scottish government official was "pleased" to confirm in November that the proposed trip was permitted.

Covid in Scotland: Passenger flights banned from United Arab Emirates

Travellers from the UAE, Rwanda and Burundi will face additional restrictions to stop the spread of Covid.

Tributes paid to 100-year-old Dunkirk veteran Harry Osborne

Mr Osborne, a resident of a care home in Troon, contracted Covid earlier this month and died on Monday, aged 100.

Second Glasgow councillor forced out for missing six months of meetings

The former Labour group leader of Glasgow City Council failed to attend any meetings in the past six months.

John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'

The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis.

Jagtar Singh Johal: Scot 'forced to sign blank confession' in India

Jagtar Singh Johal has been held in an Indian jail without conviction for more than three years.

Covid in Scotland: How gaming helps people connect during lockdown

Gamers in Glasgow tell BBC Scotland how their hobby has helped them cope during the pandemic.

Covid: Scotland 'could go further' on quarantine rules

Nicola Sturgeon says she is concerned the UK's travel restrictions will not go far enough.

Covid in Scotland: Train services reduced across country

ScotRail services will be reduced to 65% of pre-pandemic levels after a 90% fall in passenger numbers.

New mobile phone masts to help tackle 'notspots'

More than 100 masts are to be built at sites across Scotland, including in places where there is no service.

John Higgins misses German Masters after positive Covid-19 test

Four-time world champion John Higgins withdraws from the German Masters after testing positive for coronavirus.

Covid in Scotland: More than half of over-80s have had vaccine jab

Fifty-one percent of people in the age group have had their first dose in Scotland - lower than the figure of 78.7% across the UK.

Covid in Scotland: Ways to 'accelerate' vaccine plans being examined

A pilot programme for 24/7 vaccinations is among options being considered by the Scottish government.

Boy 'critical' after being struck by train at Prestwick

Police say they are treating the incident at Prestwick Town railway station as an accident.

Covid in Scotland: Over 70s to receive vaccine date in blue envelopes

Those aged 70 to 79 have been urged to look out for the envelopes arriving in the post from Monday.

Fire-hit St Maria Goretti primary school 'unable to open'

Police say the fire at St Maria Goretti school in Glasgow's east end was started deliberately.

CCTV captures moment hotel fire takes hold

CCTV footage has been released showing fire breaking out in a hotel after a porter put a bag of ash and embers in a cupboard.

Police name pedestrian killed in Oban road crash

Margaret Smith, 69, died after being hit by a van on Soroba Road in Oban on Thursday evening.

Cameron House: Fire caused by ash left in cupboard

Two people died in the blaze at the Cameron House hotel in West Dunbartonshire three years ago.

Covid in Scotland: More than 400 care homes investigated over deaths

A special unit set up by the Crown Office is looking into Covid deaths involving 474 care homes across Scotland.

Covid in Scotland data: What's happening in the community?

BBC Scotland's Marc Ellison examines the latest data to find out how coronavirus is affecting neighbourhoods across Scotland.

Covid: Sir Billy Connolly receives his first vaccine jab

The 78-year-old Scottish comedian received his first dose of the vaccine near his home in Florida.

From Sea Shanty TikTok to a record deal

Scottish postie Nathan Evans has quit his job and signed to a record label after storming TikTok with sea shanties.

Covid in Scotland: I'm over 80 and waiting for my vaccine

Some elderly Scots are anxious as they wait for the jab despite assurances the vaccine programme is on track.

Scottish government unveils 'green ports' plans

Ministers insist it's a "new model" of free port - but Conservatives says it's a "screeching U-turn".

Joe believes playing video games helps his mental health

Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health

In pictures: Scotland in the snow

The good and bad effects of Storm Christoph as it causes a whiteout across the country.

McQueens Dairies reports sharp rise in milk deliveries

Dairy firm McQueens says it took on an extra 170 milk deliverers last year as doorstep deliveries grew.

Funeral mass held for Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia

Archbishop Philip Tartaglia tested positive for Covid shortly after Christmas but the cause of his death is not clear.

Killer given life sentence for Maryhill flat knife attack

Christopher Lawson choked a man in his Glasgow flat before attacking him with knives and scissors.

Covid in Scotland: The people who have lost their lives to Covid-19

A snapshot of the lives of some of the people who have died with coronavirus in Scotland.

Storm Christoph: Snow warning in south-east Scotland upgraded

An amber alert is issued for parts of Scotland and the Queensferry Crossing is closed due to the risk of falling ice.

Covid in Scotland: No more 'easy wins' for hospital staff

Medics at Glasgow's QEUH are seeing the effects of people delaying healthcare during lockdown.

Covid in Scotland: Glasgow's economy to be worst hit

A new report warns the economy in Scotland's biggest city is expected to have shrunk by 10.4% in 2020.

Volunteers wanted to give Glasgow welcome to COP26 summit

A thousand friendly faces are being sought for the UN's international climate change summit in Glasgow this November.

Monklands ICU staff are 'physically and emotionally' drained

James Cook returns to Monklands eight months on to find the hospital staff struggling against the odds.

Covid in Scotland: Schools to stay closed as lockdown extended

Mainland Scotland and some islands to remain under toughest coronavirus rules until at least mid-February.

Covid: Woman given vaccination on 108th birthday

Marion Dawson from Renfrewshire is the third oldest person in Scotland to be given the vaccine.

Neil Lennon: Celtic manager rails against government & 'barrage of hypocrisy' over Dubai trip

Celtic manager Neil Lennon says the Scottish government's decision to tell 13 of their players to self-isolate after their trip to Dubai...

Scottish Labour: Leadership contenders set out views on indyref2

Anas Sarwar rules out another independence vote for at least five years while Monica Lennon says you cannot "wish it away".

The artists using dyslexia as a creative force

An artist trying to make his mark has been offered help from a designer who has faced his own challenges with dyslexia.

Scottish Labour: Leadership contenders set out views on indyref2

Anas Sarwar rules out another independence vote for at least five years while Monica Lennon says you cannot "wish it away".

Celtic: Self-isolating player tests positive for Covid-19

Celtic confirm a new coronavirus case after a player who was self-isolating tests positive for Covid-19.

Wishaw man jailed for lockdown parking row death

Craig McCarroll stabbed friend and neighbour Thomas Nelson to death after arguing over parking.

Sight Scotland may close specialist sight loss care homes

Jenny's Well in Paisley has 21 residents while Braeside House in Edinburgh looks after 31 people.

Glasgow's Anas Sarwar to stand in Scottish Labour leader race

Glasgow MSP Anas Sarwar says he wants to "to rebuild Scottish Labour, and then rebuild Scotland".

Air pollution within legal limit 'for first time'

The first lockdown in March was enough to keep overall pollution levels low for the whole year, say campaigners.

Covid in Scotland: Mass vaccination of health and care staff begins

The exercise marks the beginning of the rollout of the Covid vaccine to front-line care staff.

Mother and sisters 'heartbroken' over missing Fenwick man

The family of Jackson Mason urge anyone with information to contact police a month after he was last seen.

Covid in Scotland: New restrictions come into force

Takeaway outlets and click and collect retail services must change how they operate in Scotland.

Man guilty of Transit van murder of teenager in Glasgow

Dean Wright was high on alcohol and cocaine when he struck 18-year-old Liam Hendry close to Celtic Park in Glasgow.

East Renfrewshire Council 'fell short' on school meal parcels

East Renfrewshire Council was criticised over "inadequate" food packs to replace free school meals.

Green light for former oil terminal development in Bowling

The £34m project will see the former ExxonMobil site in West Dunbartonshire turned into office space and industrial units.

Tory Craig Ross suspended for 'unacceptable' remarks

Craig Ross was quoted as saying food bank users were "far from starving" and more at risk of diabetes.

Covid in Scotland: Parents' verdicts on week one of home-schooling

The new school term began in Scotland this week - but most pupils and teachers did not return to the classroom.

Scotland's woodland bird numbers recover after Beast from the East

Wrens and goldcrests increased by more than 20% in 2019 after being hit by the "Beast from the East" in 2018.

Body found near farm confirmed as missing cyclist Tony Parsons

Tony Parsons from Tillicoultry vanished in 2017 during a charity bike ride in Bridge of Orchy.

Richard Leonard quits as Scottish Labour leader

Mr Leonard says it is in the best interests of the party if he stands down as leader immediately.

The Scottish postman behind 'Sea Shanty TikTok'

Nathan Evans's renditions of the ancient songs have racked up millions of views on the video-sharing app.

Brexit shellfish delays: 'If we go another week like this, we're finished'

A Scottish shellfish firm says EU customers are deserting his business because of export delays.

Scottish seafood exports to EU delayed for further five days

The transport company that handles most of the trade to EU countries has blamed delays in getting the right paperwork.

TV and film studio plan for Glasgow's Kelvin Hall

Council bosses hope the £11.9m screen hub will attract big-budget entertainment and drama productions.

Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia dies with Covid aged 70

The Most Reverend Philip Tartaglia tested positive for the virus shortly after Christmas but the cause of his death is not clear.

The teenage Scot who plays the young Wonder Woman

Lilly Aspell not only plays the young heroine but also performs most of her own stunts in the new film.

Warning of freezing rain and snow for Scotland

Rain falling on frozen ground and turning to ice could cause travel problems, the Met Office has said.

Covid in Scotland: Sketching 'a beacon of light' during lockdown

Professor Alan Dunlop has filled sketchbooks with dozens of detailed drawings of lighthouses.

Covid: Surgery suspended as NHS Lanarkshire patient numbers rise

NHS Lanarkshire bosses fear the number of Covid patients in its hospitals is set to double.

Two men hurt after gun fired at Transit van in Glasgow

Police called the shooting a "reckless act" after the firearms incident in Glasgow's east end.

Killer who went on the run after fatal stabbing in Ayr jailed for nine years

Marius Bauba used false names to check into three hotels during 11 days evading police.

Glasgow bin lorry crash: Judge criticises council over court hold-up

A hearing was to look at whether a bus firm negligently failed to provide an accurate reference for Harry Clarke.

Microsoft issue affecting pupils could take 'weeks' to resolve

The problem is affecting school pupils across Scotland during their first week of home learning.

Covid in Scotland: Lockdown lifting 'unlikely' as deaths pass 5,000

Scotland's first minister says the current restrictions are "very unlikely" to be lifted at the end of the month.

East Kilbride man jailed for murdering girlfriend

Daryll Paterson is given a life sentence for strangling Louise Aitchison and slashing her throat.

Covid in Scotland: NHS staff shortages 'major problem'

The increasing number of staff off work could prevent the NHS Louisa Jordan opening to Covid patients.

Power firm Aggreko invests £4.5m in 'future energy hub'

Aggreko unveils plans for its Dumbarton site as it aims for net-zero emissions from its operations by 2030.

Celtic: How Dubai trip unravelled for Scottish champions

BBC Scotland tracks the timeline leading to Celtic's Covid-19 crisis.

'No show' Glasgow councillor forced from office

A by-election will be held after a Glasgow councillor failed to attend meetings for six months.

Celtic v Hibs on as planned despite hosts missing 13 isolating players

Celtic v Hibernian goes ahead as planned this evening despite the hosts being told that 13 first-team players must self-isolate.

UK's biggest union elects first woman leader

Unison chooses Christina McAnea to replace Dave Prentis, who has been in the job for 20 years.

Pupils in Scotland struggle to get online amid Microsoft issue

A number of Scottish schools, pupils and parents report Microsoft Teams running slowly or not at all.

Covid: Dubai added to Scotland's travel quarantine list

It comes after a Celtic player tested positive less than 48 hours after the squad returned from a training trip there.

Covid in Scotland: Vaccination programme ramps up

More than more 1,100 locations across the country will start to offer the Oxford Covid vaccine.

Beaver release ban 'depleting' existing population

There are concerns about a lack of genetic diversity if a Scottish government ban on releasing wild beavers continues.

Celtic confirm one Covid-19 case two days after squad returned from Dubai training trip

Celtic confirm that one player has coronavirus - less than 48 hours after the squad returned from a controversial training trip to Dubai.

Covid in Scotland: Case numbers continue to rise

Increasing numbers of patients in intensive care add to the pressure facing Scotland's health service.

Scottish Cup third round: Celtic host Arbroath or Falkirk; Rangers welcome Cove Rangers

Scottish Cup holders Celtic will host Arbroath or Falkirk and Rangers will welcome Cove Rangers after the draw was made for this season'...

Covid in Scotland: Pupils face disparities in remote learning

Live online lessons will be offered some but not all students when the new school term begins on Monday.

Covid in Scotland: hospital numbers at new record high

A total of 1,596 patients are in Scottish hospitals with Covid as pressures on the NHS continue to build.

Covid in Scotland: Tesco staff 'devastated' at deaths of two colleagues

Staff at a Tesco superstore in Greenock are said to be "devastated" by the deaths of two colleagues.

COP26: Alok Sharma leaves business job to focus on climate role

Business Secretary Alok Sharma becomes full-time president of November's UN climate conference in Glasgow.

Covid in Scotland: Students' return to universities delayed

Teaching for the vast majority of students will be online only until at least the end of February.

Distilleries win funding to cut carbon emissions

Eleven Scottish sites are among 18 projects to receive UK government funds to help them decarbonise.

Covid deaths in Scotland 'distressingly high'

The deaths of a further 93 people have been recorded - with the number of patients in hospital at record levels.

Man jailed for murdering girlfriend's ex-partner

Declan Blythe must serve a minimum of 16 years and three months before he is eligible for parole.

A83 at Rest and Be Thankful to open for first time in 2021

The road has been closed for safety reasons but will open during daylight hours with the Old Military Road taking over at night.

Covid in Scotland: Are cases high in your community?

Do you know how Covid-19 is spreading in your community? Public Health Scotland is providing more detail about the pandemic.

Covid in Scotland: Where will I get my vaccine?

More than 1,000 locations across Scotland will be used for the community vaccination programme.

Diggers break up ice on frozen Rouken Glen pond over safety fears

A frozen pond in East Renfrewshire is broken up by the council after people ignored warnings to stay off the ice.

Covid in Scotland: 'Well over half' of care home residents vaccinated

More than 113,000 Scots have now been given their first dose of a vaccine against Covid-19.

Covid in Scotland: Deaths up by 68 as 33,000 more people get vaccine

Latest figures show more than 90,000 people in Scotland had received a first vaccination by late December.

Ice and snow weather warning for all of Scotland

A yellow weather alert has been issued by the Met Office covering all parts of the country.

Man found with 'lethal' converted guns in Erskine jailed

Paul Duncan was found with weapons in his car and home in Erskine, along with a stock of ammunition.

Covid: Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland hopes to accelerate vaccine rollout

Nicola Sturgeon says the goal of vaccinating everyone on the priority list by May is a "cautious prediction".

100 years of Glasgow's The Barras

This year The Barras, in Glasgow's east end, celebrates its centenary.

Pair caught with cocaine worth nearly £6m near Ecclefechan

The duo - from Linwood and Airdrie - were stopped on the A74(M) in southern Scotland last year.

Covid in Scotland: 'Stay at home' order comes into force

Strict new Covid-19 restrictions come into force in Scotland, prohibiting people from leaving their homes.

Police arrest MP over 'Covid rule breach'

Rutherglen MP Margaret Ferrier is charged by police with "alleged culpable and reckless conduct".

Celtic: Dubai trip not 'great example' says Deputy FM John Swinney

Celtic are not setting "a particularly great example" by flying to Dubai on a training camp, says Deputy First Minister John Swinn...

Covid in Scotland: Scots ordered to stay at home in new lockdown

Mainland Scotland faces tougher restrictions from midnight, and schools will remain closed until February.

Covid in Scotland: Oxford vaccination rollout to begin

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine programme will be rolled out less than a week after it became the second approved in the UK.

How mass vaccinations halted a killer virus in 1950s Glasgow

Covid jabs are beginning in earnest, but 70 years ago mass inoculation was the weapon against another killer disease.

Swan rescued after hours on frozen loch

Rescuers have come the aid of a swan trapped for hours on a frozen Scottish loch.

Man named following New Year's Day death in Erskine

Police had been called to reports of an assault in Erskine, Renfrewshire, on Friday afternoon.

Cold snap creates 'pop-up' ice hockey rink

A farmer's field in Scotland has been transformed into a "pop-up" ice hockey rink.

Covid in Scotland: Scottish cabinet to consider further measures

The cabinet will meet on Monday and Nicola Sturgeon wants parliament recalled so she can make a statement, the BBC learns.

Rangers 1-0 Celtic: Steven Gerrard's side claim win over 10-man visitors

Rangers took a seismic leap towards the Scottish Premiership title as 10-man Celtic's defence crumbled further in a dramatic Old Firm de...

Seven Scottish matches called off after freezing weather

The Scottish Championship games at Arbroath and Dunfermline are among those called off due frozen pitches.

Covid in Scotland: Covid infections increase by 2,137 in Scotland

The number is lower than Friday's figure, which was described as "worryingly high".

Remembering the Ibrox disaster and 66 lives lost in 1971

Journalist Roddy Forsyth remembers the Ibrox disaster for Football Focus, and the events after a match between Rangers and Celtic on 2 Janua...

Covid in Scotland: Council tax pandemic debt 'explosion' feared

Citizens Advice Scotland say payment breaks allowed by councils during the pandemic have led to council tax arrears building up.

Men arrested over cyclist Tony Parsons disappearance

Tony Parsons vanished more than three years ago but no trace of him or his bike have ever been found.

Rangers v Celtic: 'The Old Firm game is not life and death, but it matters'

The 50th anniversary of the Ibrox disaster puts Old Firm squabbles into perspective. But in our own little world it is important and it does...

Couples celebrate arrival of Scotland's first 2021 babies

Baby Olivia was one of Scotland's first arrivals, born in Dundee within 15 minutes of the bells.

Man dies following New Year's Day attack in Erskine

Police were called to reports of an assault in Erskine, Renfrewshire, on Friday afternoon.

Covid in Scotland: New strain of virus 'accelerating' spread

The first minister warns Scotland could be entering the most dangerous period since the outbreak began.

Ferguson yard's fate 'close to irreversible' in 2005, papers reveal

Newly-released papers show the government thought the yard's fortunes had declined almost irreparably.