Covid in Scotland: Most councils on track for level 2 restrictions

All but one Scottish council area - Moray - now have fewer than 50 Covid cases per 100,000.

Covid in Scotland: Nightclubs launch legal bid over restrictions

A group of bar and nightclub bosses have launched a bid to end limits on venue capacity and opening hours.

Emma Faulds murder accused 'searched internet for the word blood'

Ross Willox is also alleged to have used a friend's iPad to look up "can police track your car".

Ferguson shipyard made £100m loss after being nationalised

The figures for Ferguson Marine cover the first few months after it came under Scottish government control.

Social media blackout: 'Deleting abuse is part of my morning routine'

Scottish Crystal Palace midfielder Leigh Nicol is subjected to online abuse every day.

Jobs saved as law firm rescued from administration

McClure Solicitors is bought by legal practice Jones Whyte following its collapse, saving 84 jobs.

David Cox: Albion Rovers striker quits football over 'abuse' claim during Stenhousemuir game

Albion Rovers' David Cox says he has quit football after claiming he was verbally abused about his mental health struggles by an opposit...

Extinction Rebellion block Faslane nuclear base entrance

Climate activists block access to the Faslane nuclear base by attaching themselves to large plant pots.

Cameron House Hotel fire death mum says she will fight for 'justice'

Jane Midgley tells the BBC her life has been destroyed by her son's death in a hotel fire in 2017.

Emma Faulds murder accused Ross Willox called police for updates

The murder trial hears that Ross Willox told police officers he was "really worried about her".

Engineering group Weir secures £36m Ukraine order

The deal will see Weir supply energy-saving tech to one of the world's largest iron ore pellet producers.

Welsh accused 'too tanned' for identity parade, court hears

Sean Orman is alleged to have shot Bradley Welsh outside his Edinburgh home two years ago.

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs rubbish fills more than 1,000 bags

Visitors are urged to help keep Loch Lomond and the Trossachs tidy after a major clean-up operation.

Tony Parsons: Funeral held for cyclist missing for three years

The family of Tony Parsons say they still need answers to "many questions" about his death.

Drumchapel murder victim may have lain dead for hours

Police say Craig Shaw was killed at some point between Wednesday and Thursday evenings last week.

Could schools hold the key to helping families below the breadline?

A pilot programme in Glasgow has helped parents claim thousands in extra benefits in less than 18 months.

South Pacific family stuck in Ayrshire for a year

They have been unable to return home after a family reunion in Ayrshire because of Covid travel restrictions.

Emma Faulds murder trial told of CCTV evidence

A car similar to one owned by murder accused Ross Willox was filmed 12 miles from where her body was dumped.

Police search Manchester home of woman missing for 50 years

Mother-of-three Isabella Skelton disappeared from her family home in Manchester in June 1969.

Police probe after body found in Glasgow street

The man was found dead on a road in the Charing Cross area of the city in the early hours of Wednesday.

How Scotland's election could affect Northern Ireland's future

Scottish nationalists are hopeful of a fresh push for independence after the 6 May poll.

'This bank has changed people's lives'

Eight locations across the UK are testing ideas aimed at ensuring future access to cash for those who need it.

Consultation into future of Strathfillan wigwams

Scotland's Rural College, which owns the site on the West Highland Way, said it had lost £8,000 a month last year.

Covid: Businesses left behind as Scotland unlocks

As hospitality, leisure and retail begin rebuilding after lockdown, some sectors are feeling forgotten.

Scottish election 2021: What issues are important to young voters?

Voters under 30 have shared their views on what matters to them when casting their votes.

Cyclist's wife urges Blantyre hit-and-run driver to 'do the right thing'

A 50-year-old cyclist suffered serious spinal injuries when he was knocked off his bike in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire.

Teen girl footballers have double concussion risk of boys

But girls are less likely to be taken off the pitch and take longer to recover, a study finds.

Emma Faulds: Neighbour saw man driving victim's car

A murder trial hears how Ms Faulds' neighbour saw a man driving her car hours after she was allegedly murdered.

Investment in fast-growth Scottish firms 'slows'

Research by KPMG finds a fall in the number of venture capital deals agreed in the first quarter of 2021.

Covid in Scotland: Family warning after 45-year-old dies of Covid

The death of Stephen Stewart, a married father-of-one, has shattered those closest to him.

Glasgow student is youngest Mastermind champion at 24

Jonathan Gibson from Glasgow won the final of the long-running BBC quiz show by four points.

Campaigners call for more Glasgow libraries to reopen

Nearly four in every 10 of Glasgow's libraries will not reopen this week, campaigners say.

Emma Faulds: Differing accounts from murder accused

Ross Willox, a former prison officer, denies murdering Emma Faulds and hiding her body in woodland.

In pictures: The day Scotland got back to business

People across the country make the most of new found freedoms after four months of lockdown.

Covid in Scotland: Shops, gyms, pools and pubs reopen after lockdown

Travel restrictions are also eased, allowing people to travel between Scotland and other parts of the UK.

Four arrested over anti-social behaviour at Glasgow's Kelvingrove park

The arrests took place in Glasgow's Kelvingrove park, where many gates have been locked to prevent Covid breaches.

Man charged over Helensburgh pier death

The woman was pulled from the water off Helensburgh pier on Friday, but died at the scene.

Cars deliberately set on fire in Kilmarnock prison car park

The vehicles were "extensively damaged" in the attack at HMP Kilmarnock on Friday evening.

Police say death of man in Drumchapel flat 'suspicious'

The 45-year-old was found dead at a property in the Drumchapel area of Glasgow on Thursday evening.

Woman dies after being pulled from water at Helensburgh pier

A man has been arrested in connection with the incident which happened in Helensburgh on Friday.

Gregory's Girl: 'The affection for it overwhelms me'

The teenage romantic comedy set in a Scottish new town has been an enduring success for 40 years.

Emma Faulds: Sister tells jury she knew 'something was wrong'

Ross Willox, a former prison officer, denies murdering the 39-year-old and hiding her body in woodland.

Covid in Scotland: Kelvingrove Park gates locked amid police warnings

It comes after about 400 people were refused entry to Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park last weekend in an alcohol crackdown.

Rangers: Five players have appeal dismissed after Covid breach

The Rangers players who were banned for six games for breaching Covid-19 regulations have had their appeals dismissed.

Covid: Scientists find more evidence of human-to-cat transmission

Researchers at Glasgow University identified two cases where they believe cats developed Covid-19 after their owners.

Emma Faulds: Police dog found body in forest search

A police dog handler has described the moment his dog Bear discovered the 39-year-old's body in woodland.

Families' anger over Ravenscraig 'monstrosity'

Almost 500 objections have been lodged against a proposed logistics and rail complex at the former steelworks site in Motherwell.

Covid in Scotland: Deaths reach lowest level since autumn

Twenty-four death certificates mentioned Covid-19 during the week 11 to 18 April, down from 34 the previous week.

Emma Faulds: Man denies murdering woman and hiding body in forest

Ms Faulds, 39, was last seen in Ayrshire in April 2019 and her body was later found in woodland.

SNP MP Patricia Gibson faces sexual harassment claim

North Ayrshire and Arran MP Patricia Gibson says the allegation is "malicious" and "without foundation".

Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?

A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Ex-police inspector caught in £2m drugs swoop

David Brown was caught in a truck packed with cocaine and cannabis while trying to board a ferry at Cairnryan.

Summer Nights festival postponed until 2022

The series of gigs at the bandstand in Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow have all been rescheduled for next year.

Isle of Cumbrae recreated in video game Minecraft

The popular tourist destination features in a new game aimed at teaching young people about its heritage.

Covid in Scotland: FM expected to confirm further lockdown easing

Nicola Sturgeon is likely to say that hospitality, gyms and non-essential shops will be able to open from Monday.

No fatal accident inquiry into Cameron House deaths

The Crown Office says an FAI into the deaths of Richard Dyson and Simon Midgley would not be "in the public interest".

Covid in Scotland: World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow cancelled

About 200 bands from around the world normally take part in the event on Glasgow Green in August.

Chivas Brothers workers balloted over industrial action

The move by the Unite and GMB unions comes after pay talks with the spirits producer break down.

Man in balaclava grabs teenage girl in Glasgow Park

Police said the 16-year-old managed to run away after the man grabbed her in Springburn Park.

The full picture of Covid-linked deaths in Scotland's care homes

The number of Covid-linked deaths in each affected Scottish care home is revealed for the first time.

Scottish election 2021: The voters the parties are vying to win over

We speak to five voters who have yet to make up their minds in the Scottish election.

Majority of secondary pupils return after Easter break

For many high school students this week marks the first full-time return to classrooms since before Christmas.

Rangers 2-0 Celtic: Gerrard's side end rivals' four-year Scottish Cup run

Rangers end Celtic's four-year Scottish Cup reign - and condemn them to a first trophyless season since 2010 - to reach the quarter-fina...

Glasgow mother's plea over unsolved murder of Tony Ferns

Phyllis Ferns made the appeal two years after witnessing her son's death in a stabbing.

New Navy warship emerges at Clyde shipyard

The bow section of HMS Glasgow, the first of the new Type 26 frigates, is rolled out of the build hall.

Covid in Scotland: 'Stay sensible' plea as people head outdoors

People across Scotland have been enjoying greater freedom after the easing of Covid travel restrictions.

Man dies in burning car in Glasgow

Firefighters extinguished the blaze but a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Wildfire warning as firefighters tackle Oban blaze

Fire crews spent more than 16 hours tackling the grass fire above the Argyll town.

Glasgow puppy reunited with owners after armed raid

The nine-week-old American Bulldog had been stolen at knifepoint by masked men in Glasgow

Man in court accused of Easterhouse murder

Kai Russell, 22, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court accused of stabbing Kamil Charyszyn on 21 March.

Sunshine on Leith actor faces jail for sex attack on woman

A jury finds Kevin Guthrie guilty of sexually assaulting a "vulnerable" woman in a flat in Glasgow.

Man jailed for killing Motherwell partygoer after T-shirt jibe

Callum Andrews is ordered to serve at least 15 years in jail for the murder of Terry Smith in Motherwell.

Car driven at man and child in 'attempted murder' in Glasgow

Police said a 10-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were "targeted" by a car driver in Glasgow.

Covid in Scotland: How do those waiting for a vaccine feel about Covid?

Now that the top priority groups have been vaccinated, BBC Scotland speaks to those still waiting.

'I hope my sister can have the same gift of life as me'

Sisters Allison Kerr and Karen Owens both needed heart transplants - one of them is still waiting.

Man charged with murdering woman in her Maryhill home

The 46-year-old is accused of repeatedly striking Jacqueline Grant on the head and body with a knife.

Tipping Point: Woman has voice reconstructed thanks to ITV show appearance

Helen Whitelaw appeared on Tipping Point before Motor Neurone Disease rendered her speechless.

Rangers: Police Scotland submit report amid allegations of assault & racial abuse

Police send a report on alleged racial abuse and assault at Rangers' Europa League tie against Slavia Prague on 18 March to the procurat...

Woman, 84, charged after teenage boy hit by car in Bothwell

The 13-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in the alleged hit-and-run in Bothwell, South Lanarkshire.

Puppy stolen at knifepoint by masked men in Glasgow

A nine-week-old American Bulldog is taken from its owner in Glasgow by three men wearing balaclavas.

'Employers ignore you if they can't pronounce your surname'

Young black people are three times more likely to be out of work than white peers, research shows.

Man killed in Cameron House Hotel fire 'was drowning in dreams'

The mother of Simon Midgley says he told her he was having a fabulous time with his partner before the Cameron House blaze.

Man charged after woman's death in Glasgow flat

A 46-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of Jacqueline Grant in the city's Maryhill area.

Unison urges council workers to back strike action over pay

Unison has asked its members to reject a 2% pay offer and take action up to and including possible strikes.

AI technology used to track asbestos cancer tumours

Researchers create a prototype artificial intelligence system able to recognise mesothelioma tumours.

Homes to be made ready for new residents of Ulva

Six homes on community-owned Ulva are to be improved and then made available to new islanders.

Plans unveiled for 'green hydrogen' project near Glasgow

ScottishPower says a planned facility near Glasgow will be able to supply hydrogen to the market before 2023.

Union fears over call centre firm's 'home webcam plan'

A union says the move by Teleperformance could mark the start of "full-time visual monitoring" of staff.

Rail disruption continues after train derails at Dalwhinnie

The Highland mainline will remain closed into Monday after a train derailed at Dalwhinnie in the early hours of Saturday.

Scottish FA in talks over cup ties after scheduling of Prince Philip's funeral

The Scottish FA is in talks "with the relevant stakeholders" over next Saturday's last-16 Scottish Cup ties after Prince Phili...

Freight train driver wins landscape photography award

Photographer Dylan Nardini says his passion for landscapes developed through driving trains for 28 years.

Woman charged after £500,000 drugs raid in Hamilton

Police say about one million Etizolam tablets were found at a property in Hamilton.

Prince Philip: Edinburgh gun salute marks duke's death

The 105th Regiment Royal Artillery fired one round every minute from ceremonial guns as part of a day of remembrance.

Prince Philip: Gun salutes planned across UK after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 73 years, died on Friday at the age of 99.

Rail disruption after train derails at Dalwhinnie during testing

ScotRail said it was not a passenger service and no-one was injured but the line between Perth and Inverness is closed.

Family tribute to 'amazing mum' who died in motorbike crash

Yvonne Motherwell's motorbike was in a collision with a BMW on the A706 near Wilsontown.

Senior judge Lord Mulholland gives evidence in Rangers damages case

The former lord advocate denied having his "hand on the tiller" of the doomed Rangers investigation.

Mary McLaughlin: Serial sex offender found guilty of 1984 murder

Graham McGill, 59, was convicted of strangling mother-of-11 Mary McLaughlin in her Glasgow flat.

COP26: Greta Thunberg has no plans to attend Glasgow summit

The climate campaigner is concerned about the impact of Covid on attendance at the Glasgow summit.

Rangers announce week-long social media boycott to tackle abuse

Rangers have announced their players and staff will boycott social media for a week from due to concerns about how platforms deal with racis...

Glasgow museums and venues to reopen from 26 April

Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Riverside Museum, Emirates Arena and other buildings are set to reopen from 26 April

Woman murdered in Maryhill flat suffered 'brutal attack'

The body of Jaqueline Grant, 54, was discovered in her home in the Maryhill area of Glasgow.

Covid in Scotland: Uncertainty over reopening islands to tourists

Some tourism businesses in Islay say it would make no sense to keep mainland travel restrictions in place later this month.

Netflix series prompts fan to restore first paid footballer's grave

Jacqueline McAleese was moved by Fergus Suter's story on Netflix series, The English Game.

Scottish Cup final: No fans at Hampden as Uefa starts work for Euro 2020 finals

There will be no fans inside Hampden Park for next month's Scottish Cup final because Uefa will have started work ahead of the Euro 2020...

Man admits meat cleaver attack on police officers in Wishaw

The 26-year-old told arresting officers "I chopped your cops" after the attack on two colleagues in Wishaw.

Mary McLaughlin: Jury urged to convict man accused of 1984 murder

Graham McGill denies strangling Mary McLaughlin, 58, in her Glasgow flat more than 36 years ago.

Cameron House hotel fire death case delay 'beggars belief'

A woman who survived the fatal blaze says she "cannot fathom" why it took so long for those affected to learn what caused it.

Glen Kamara: Rangers midfielder says he is racially abused 'every day' on social media

Rangers' Glen Kamara says he receives racial abuse on social media "every day" since the controversial Europa League game with...

Police identify car involved in Bothwell hit-and-run on boy, 13

The 13-year-old was seriously injured when he was struck by what police believe was a Vauxhall Corsa in Bothwell.

Man denies role in sex club murder of Dutch crime writer

Martin Kok, 49, was shot dead at a sex club in the town of Laren in the Netherlands in December 2016.

Mary McLaughlin: Mother-of-11 strangled with her own dressing gown cord

The body of Mary McLaughlin, 58, was discovered in her flat in Partick, Glasgow, on 2 October 1984.

Death of woman in Maryhill flat treated as suspicious

The body of the 54-year-old woman was found at a property in Glasgow's Maryhill area on Tuesday evening.

'Covid-breach' kayaker stuck on Loch Lomond island without paddle

The man, believed to be from England, was rescued after getting trapped while camping on Inchtavannach in Loch Lomond.

Euro 2020: Hampden plan for hosting Euros games goes to Uefa on Wednesday

Glasgow's final plans for hosting four European Championship matches at Hampden this summer will be submitted to Uefa on Wednesday.

Former soldier jailed for rape of woman in Airdrie

The 39-year-old former soldier, who denied attacking a woman, has been jailed for five years.

Mary McLaughlin: Son recalls finding mother's body in 1984

A man has gone on trial for the murder of Mary McLaughlin, 58, in Glasgow more than 36 years ago.

Man charged with murdering Helensburgh teenager with meat cleaver

The 33-year-old is also alleged to have blindfolded the teenager while attacking him at a property in Helensburgh.

David Grier sues for £7m over charge in Rangers fraud case

The business consultant says his arrest in the Rangers takeover probe was a "career ending moment".

Covid in Scotland: Secondary schools to return full time after Easter

Primary schools are already back full time but secondary schools had been using blended learning.

Teenager seriously injured in Bothwell hit-and-run

A 13-year-old boy was struck by a small silver vehicle which failed to stop after the collision

Covid in Scotland: Hairdressers and homeware shops reopen

Non-essential click and collect services are also able to resume business as Covid restrictions ease.

Man in court charged with murder at Blantyre flat

The 20-year-old was arrested following the death of Richard Marshall in Blantyre.

Motorcyclist killed in car crash near Oban is named

The 62-year-old man crashed on the A85 near Oban in Argyll on Friday.

Rest and Be Thankful fully opens for 48-hour trial

The stretch of the A83 in Argyll has been closed or partially closed since a landslip last August.

Woman dies in motorbike crash in South Lanarkshire

Her Suzuki bike was in a collision with a BMW on the A706 near Forth at about 16:30 on Saturday

Emma Caldwell suspect 'attacked woman in same woods'

A woman claims she was attacked by a man identified as a prime suspect in the murder of Emma Caldwell.

Family 'devastated' after flat murder in Blantyre

Police name Richard Marshall, 33, as the man killed in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, on Wednesday.

Biker dies in crash with car in Argyll and Bute

Police have warned motorists to take care on the roads as lockdown measures ease and traffic increases.

Man charged in connection with Easterhouse murder

Kamil Charyszyan, 35, was found dead following the incident on Conisborough Road on Sunday 21 March

Scottish election 2021: Ten seats to watch

Where are the constituencies that could tell us the story of the 2021 Scottish Parliament election?

Hampden 'will have fans in June' for Euros, predicts Professor Jason Leitch

There will be fans inside Hampden for the Euros in June, believes Professor Jason Leitch, but crowds may be "limited and distanced...

Rangers contest five suspensions for party Covid-19 breach

Rangers appeal against the bans given to five of their players for breaching Covid-19 regulations by attending a party broken up by police.

Covid in Scotland: How are the numbers looking?

The lifting of more restrictions depends on continued progress in tackling the outbreak.

Shuggie Bain mural unveiled in Glasgow

The tribute to Douglas Stuart's Booker Prize-winning novel is unveiled at the Barrowland Ballroom.

Man arrested in connection with Easterhouse murder

A 35-year-old man died after being attacked in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow on Sunday night.

Man charged with murder after death in Blantyre flat

A 33-year-old man was found dead after officers were called to the property in Blantyre on Wednesday.

Covid in Scotland: Stay at home rule lifted after three months

People in Scotland are now being told to remain within their local authority for the next three weeks.

Deer killed in suspected dog attacks at nature reserve

The Scottish SPCA says attacks at a nature reserve in Cumbernauld could be illegal deer coursing

Man charged over sex offences after Ballet West school investigation

Police say a 38-year-old man has been charged following the investigation at the Argyll and Bute school.

Online abuser jailed for 'brainwashing' boy, 15, to send sexual images

The teenager thought he was sending images to his girlfriend, but it was actually a 29-year-old man.

Police in Blantyre investigate 'suspicious' death in flat

Officers were called to the property in Blantyre on Wednesday following reports of a disturbance.

New High Court locations planned to help clear Covid backlog

Dundee, Airdrie, Stirling and Inverness are the proposed locations to hear cases delayed by the pandemic.

Gupta: Liberty Steel plants won't shut on my watch'

Liberty Steel owner Sanjeev Gupta is racing to refinance after his financial backer collapsed.