Covid in Scotland: Universities advised to postpone Freshers Week

A Scottish government advisory group warns that many students will not be fully vaccinated by September.

Police release Rangers fan disorder images

Officers investigating the disturbance in Glasgow city centre on 15 May want to contact 21 people.

Queen visits city meadow with Princess Anne

The Queen was joined by her daughter, the Princess Royal, on engagements in Glasgow.

Camera crew fall from platform at Hamilton Park Racecourse

Emergency services were called to Hamilton Park Racecourse on Tuesday afternoon.

Man charged with attempted murder over Greenock fire

The 25-year-old was charged in connection with a wilful fire-raising in Greenock last year.

Queen receives First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh

The monarch received Scotland's first minister at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Thomas Cameron murder: Reward offered for 'most wanted' fugitive

Crimestoppers has put up £5,000 in a bid to find Derek Ferguson who is believed to be with associates in Spain.

Queen visits Scotland for first time since Duke's death

This is the first time the Queen has visited Scotland since Prince Philip's death in April.

Covid in Scotland: Rules ease for weddings and funerals

Nicola Sturgeon said these are "minor, but important changes" towards returning to normal in Scotland.

Father and son clean Spanish Civil War memorial graffiti

Police are hunting vandals who targeted the commemorative stone in Motherwell, Lanarkshire.

Covid in Scotland: Stadiums 'could be full' by 10 August

Professor Jason Leitch said events could resume at full capacity when Scotland's lockdown levels system ends.

Asylum campaigners mark Glasgow knife attack anniversary

Six people were stabbed at the Park Inn hotel while it was temporary accommodation for asylum seekers.

Glasgow MP moved to police safe house after death threat

Carol Monaghan wants better protection for public figures after online abuse turned into a "credible" death threat.

Sea shanty singer's rise from postie to popstar 'kind of thing you dream of'

Nathan Evans talks to BBC Scotland's The Edit about playing the Brits and being on the bill at TRNSMT.

Two arrests over attempted murder of police officer

The officer remains in hospital after being hit by a car and suffering serious injuries in Ayrshire.

Why has the sea off Scotland turned turquoise?

The vivid turquoise colour of the sea off the west coast looks like holiday snaps from the Mediterranean.

Rangers video 'edited with sectarian language'

A Freedom of Information request reveals the reason police concluded there was no criminality.

The massive green power projects stuck in limbo

Developers argue that pumped storage hydro can help meet climate change targets, but no new schemes have been built for decades.

Covid in Scotland: 'I've never really had the chance to perform'

The past year has been difficult for young people going out into the world during a pandemic.

COP 26: Police disruption 'inevitable' from Glasgow climate summit

The COP26 meeting in Glasgow later this year will put an "exceptional demand" on the police, a watchdog has warned.

Forced adoption: 'This is where my baby was taken from me'

Elspeth Ross in among the thousands of Scottish women who were forced to give up their babies.

Lagarie children's home abuse survivors lose compensation test case

Survivors of sexual and physical abuse from the Lagarie children's home have lost a test case for compensation.

Covid in Scotland: Can we stop worrying about high case numbers?

As vaccination reduces serious illness from Covid-19, the Scottish government is changing its strategy.

Glasgow man who killed brother-in-law over dog jailed

Omer Sadiq was stabbed twice with a hunting knife and died in hospital last September.

In pictures: Tartan Army's rollercoaster ride ends in heartache

Scotland fans endure joyous highs and familiar lows as the Euros campaign ends in defeat by Croatia.

Oban-Barra ferry suspended after vehicle fire on board

The fire involved a vehicle on the deck of the MV Isle of Lewis, which sails between Oban and Castlebay on Barra.

Car driven at Kilwinning police officer in murder attempt

Detectives are treating the incident in Kilwinning on Tuesday morning as attempted murder.

Emma Faulds murder: Ross Willox jailed for at least 20 years

Ross Willox killed Emma Faulds in his South Ayrshire home then dumped her naked body in the Galloway Forest.

Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon to confirm delay to lockdown easing

The first minister is expected to announce a move to level zero in Scotland will be pushed back until mid-July.

8,000 vaccine appointments issued early after 'system error'

Invitations for second doses in Scotland were sent out earlier than the eight-week recommended interval

Man guilty of stabbing his brother-in-law to death

Thomas Reilly had been accused of murdering Andrew Linton in Glasgow, but was convicted of culpable homicide.

Man jailed for rape and murder of woman in her home

David Hose will spend at least 18 years in jail for the killing of Kirsty Robertson in Ayr in 2019.

In pictures: Summer solstice across Scotland

A selection of your images capturing scenes from the longest day of the year across the country.

Girl, 13, dies after falling from roof of Largs building

Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the girl's death in Largs on Saturday night.

Conservative councillor's house set on fire in third attack

Police are treating the blaze at Graeme Stewart's property in Fortrose Gardens, Motherwell as suspicious.

Man dies after motorbike crashes off Fenwick road

The 60-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident in Fenwick, East Ayrshire.

Man in hospital following hit and run in Newmilns

Police have appealed for witnesses after the 25-year-old was struck by a vehicle in Newmilns on Friday.

McVitie's workers protest over 500 job losses

Owner Pladis issued formal redundancy notices to all 472 staff at the Tollcross plant on Thursday.

The man who captured a fading industrial Scotland

John Hume spent decades documenting Scotland's industrial heritage through the lens of his camera.

Giant water fountain erupts from burst main

A major burst affects supplies to 200 customers in Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire and Inverclyde.

Gangland figure jailed after Johnstone drugs factory raid

Officers found a street valium factory able to make 100,000 pills an hour as part of Operation Gadget.

Strike action averted at spirits maker Chivas Brothers

Unions call off planned action at Chivas Brothers' sites in Scotland after a pay dispute is resolved.

Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld has dementia

Celtic's Lisbon Lions legend Bertie Auld has been diagnosed with dementia, the club have announced.

Euro 2020: Who will England's 'little Scotland' be supporting?

Corby often celebrates its Scottish heritage, but when it comes to football who will the town back?

A good death? Rise in number of Scots dying at home during pandemic

Charities saying carers looking after the terminally ill at home need more help and support.

The black Scotland captain whose team trounced England

Andrew Watson, the first black international player, captained the Scots to a record win against England.

McVitie's factory closure 'a slap in the face' to 500 Glasgow workers

Nearly 500 staff at the biscuit factory in Glasgow are believed to have been issued with formal redundancy notices.

Appeal to find woman who helped rape victim in Glasgow

She offered help to the woman near Boots in Sauchiehall Street after she was sexually assaulted last week.

London to Glasgow fastest rail journey attempt fails by 21 seconds

The Avanti West Coast service was hoping to break the record set 36 years ago.

Scottish medical student is Sewing Bee's youngest winner

Serena Baker had the competition sewn up after being named winner of The Great British Sewing Bee.

Driving test backlog: 'You can't sit a theory test until November'

Learners from across Scotland paint a grim picture of trying to sit a driving test post-pandemic.

Murder charge after body found in Paisley hospital grounds

The body of Stephen Quigley, 26, was discovered in the grounds of the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.

Aldi targets 20 Scottish locations to open new stores

The discount supermarket says it is on the lookout for 20 freehold sites to meet customer demand.

Tears as Glasgow paramedics meet tiny baby they saved

A paramedic's two-fingered CPR in the back of an ambulance saved the life of baby Finlay when he arrived 14 weeks early.

Cameron House fire deaths inquiry U-turn

A fatal accident inquiry will be held into the Cameron House fire which killed two men.

Father jailed for 12 years for killing baby son in Ayr

Brian Penn violently shook and hit his seven-week-old son at his home in Ayr.

Euro 2020: Scotland fan visits streets named after every player

20-year-old David visits 26 streets around the UK that share a name with a Scotland footballer.

Covid in Scotland: 'Lost summer' warning as lockdown easing paused

The hospitality industry's warning came after Nicola Sturgeon said a move to level zero was likely to be delayed.

Man charged after body found in Paisley hospital grounds

The body of Stephen Quigley, 26, was discovered in the grounds of the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.

Ban on new asylum seekers to Scotland 'could last for years'

Glasgow council leader says the ban will continue while asylum seekers are housed in hotels "on the cheap".

Covid: Are patient levels rising in worst-hit areas?

A review of Covid levels across Scotland will take into account case levels and pressure on hospitals.

When will pupils in Scotland be told their provisional grades?

BBC Scotland asks all local authorities when youngsters are to be told what results they are likely to get.

Covid in Scotland: Trial of booster vaccines begins in Glasgow

Researchers want to recruit people to test out whether a third "booster" dose of vaccine provides extra protection.

Euro 2020: Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic - Patrik Schick double downs Steve Clarke's side

Scotland's first match at a men's major finals in 23 years ends in anguish after Patrik Schick's incredible halfway-line goal he...

In pictures: Excitement builds ahead of Scotland's first Euro 2020 match

Supporters are preparing to watch the match at Hampden, in Glasgow's fan zone and across the country.

Boy dies after being pulled from River Clyde

The 13-year-old got into difficulty in the water at Garrion Bridge near Larkhall on Sunday.

Euro 2020: Scotland fans await team's opening match

It is the first game in a major tournament for the national men's football team since 1998.

Covid in Scotland: Fan zone ticket holders to be sent testing kits

Lateral flow testing kits will be posted to the 17,000 people due to attend the Euro 2020 event in Glasgow.

Covid in Scotland: 'Right to question' when restrictions will ease

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf says the Delta variant's impact on the NHS will determine when Scotland moves to level zero.

Orphaned boy told he can stay in UK permanently

Thirteen-year-old Giorgi Kakava has been living in Glasgow facing possible deportation for a decade.

'I miss airline meals so much I make them at home'

Aviation geek Nik Sennhauser recreates the inflight meals he misses so much - even though he hates cooking.

Helipad in memory of Covid paramedic officially opens

The facility in Campbeltown has already helped in the transfer of 19 patients since it became operational.

Record-breaking hiker's agony at 16-mile walk for bus home

Matt Girvan hiked a trail which runs the length of Scotland - then had to walk even further when his ferry was cancelled.

Birthday Honours: Lulu and Linda Bauld among Scottish recipients

The Scottish singer and public health expert Linda Bauld are among 47 recipients of the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Children prepare to watch Scotland v Czech Republic in schools

Many schools across the country are allowing pupils to watch Scotland's Euro 2020 games in their classrooms.

Brothers waterboarded an Airdrie grandfather with diesel

Colin MacDonald was beaten and drenched with fuel but managed to name one of his attackers before he died.

Chef jailed for 'campaign of sexual violence' in Glasgow

Parvinder Singh, 36, raped a woman and sexually assaulted three others in Glasgow's west end in 2019.

Potential sites for fusion power plant identified

Fifteen locations are longlisted for a prototype reactor using technology which could produce limitless clean energy.

Covid surge would put Euro 2020 fan zone into 'reverse gear'

Scotland's national clinical director says data linked to the Glasgow Green event will be closely monitored.

Sea eagles at Loch Lomond for first time in 100 years

It is believed that this is the first time sea eagles have settled at Loch Lomond since the early 20th Century.

In pictures: Solar eclipse as seen from the UK

Some parts of the world have seen the annular eclipse, but from the UK there has been a partial solar eclipse.

Scotland gets glimpse of solar eclipse

Skygazers across Scotland have caught sight of the partial solar eclipse, despite some cloudy conditions.

Health secretary to hold talks over Euro 2020 fan zone plans

Humza Yousaf will meet Glasgow City Council to see if further measures are needed for the city's Euro 2020 fan zone.

Celtic: Ange Postecoglou confirmed as new manager of Scottish Premiership club

Ange Postecoglou is appointed as Celtic's new manager, with the former Australia boss leaving Yokohama F Marinos in Japan.

Covid in Scotland: Summer schemes to boost young people's mental health

Funding for activities for children and young people affected by the pandemic is allocated by the government.

Covid in Scotland: Learners drivers face 16-week wait for theory tests

Distancing rules mean the waiting time in Scotland is almost four times longer than England and Wales.

Argyll fatal crash driver jailed for three years

Samuel Lloyd had earlier been convicted of causing the death of Julie Goodman by dangerous driving.

Fan zone plans 'lack consistency', says opposition

MSPs call for further safety measures despite the health secretary insisting the event will be "highly regulated".

Covid in Scotland: New vaccination drop-in centres open

Drop-in vaccination centres open in the Lothians with more appointments also offered in Lanarkshire.

Serco to cancel Caledonian Sleeper service during strike

Rail service operator Serco is to cancel all the sleeper services during an 11-day strike by rail workers this month.

Covid in Scotland: Cruise ship not allowed to dock in Greenock

Passengers on board the MSC Virtuosa cannot embark or disembark in Greenock because of Covid travel restrictions.

School assessments: 'No young person will be further disadvantaged

The new education secretary makes a "cast-iron guarantee" over school assessments.

Teenage cyclist killed in Harthill bus crash 'had a heart of gold'

The family of 15-year-old Jay Gallacher pay tribute to a "much-loved son and brother" following the Harthill crash.

Ex-police inspector jailed for role in drugs gang

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

'Mission Impossible' thief jailed for Glasgow shop raid

The 53-year-old tied himself to a rope and lowered himself through a hole in the roof, a court hears.

Study into brain health after domestic violence

The team behind dementia in sport research will look at similar issues in domestic violence victims.

Covid in Scotland: Soft play owners plan legal bid to allow reopening

Most centres have been closed since the first lockdown in March 2020, amid concerns about the spread of Covid-19.

Lockdown may have led to loss of strength and mobility

Experts say older people are in danger of losing the ability to do daily tasks due to the pandemic.

Man charged with murder after Pollokshields fire death

The body of Rahul Thakur, 48, was found following the fire at a flat in Pollokshields.

Ex-Rangers directors given apology over wrongful prosecution

The Lord Advocate says Charles Green and Imran Ahmad "should never have been prosecuted" in a bungled fraud probe.

Esther Brown: Man charged with rape and murder of Glasgow OAP

It is alleged a 30-year-old man assaulted Esther Brown, who was found dead in her Glasgow flat last week.

Parent ban at nursery graduations 'inconsistent'

One mother says it is frustrating to see events like Euro fan zones allowed when she cannot attend her child's graduation.

Vegan cheesemaker sold in multi-million pound deal

Bute Island Foods, which makes vegan cheese alternative Sheese, is bought by an international dairy producer.

Covid: Euro 2020 fan zone in Glasgow an 'absolute slap' for hospitality

A trade body fears mass gatherings of up to 6,000 fans a day could see Glasgow return to level three.

Craig Brown: 'I could never have dreamed we would wait this long'

Ahead of the Euros, former Scotland boss Craig Brown reflects on the 23-year wait to get back to a major finals.

Covid in Scotland: Army to help vaccine roll-out in variant response

Personnel will be deployed to help the vaccination programme in NHS Lothian and NHS Lanarkshire.

The couple rescuing the house they bought by accident

Cal Hunter and Claire Segeren wanted a flat in Glasgow but accidentally ended up with a crumbling eyesore 35 miles away.

'You never know what you'll find magnet fishing'

Cars, bikes, and even guns have been pulled from the water by a group of magnet fishing enthusiasts in Glasgow.

Biker found in fatal Elvanfoot crash after reported missing

Police discovered the man on Saturday morning several hours after he was reported missing by his family.

Teenage cyclist dies in Harthill bus crash

The 15-year-old died at the scene of the crash in Lanarkshire on Saturday night.

Monkey found at Cambuslang rail station reunited with family

ScotRail put out an appeal after the small primate was discovered at Cambuslang station near Glasgow.

Man charged over fatal Pollokshields tenement fire

Rahul Thakur, 48, died in the blaze in a Pollokshields flat and 15 families were evacuated.

Early menopause: 'I was grieving that I couldn't have children'

From hot flushes on dates to feelings of grief, being menopausal at university was tough for Éimi.

Covid in Scotland: Restriction levels ease for millions of Scots

Many areas of the country go from level two to level one but there are no changes for much of the central belt.

Covid patient leaves hospital after Scotland's longest ICU stay

Neil McLaughlin has been treated in hospital in since November - a stay that included 167 days in intensive care.

Covid in Scotland: Call for tests for Glasgow Euro 2020 fan zone

The government is urged to "rethink" its decision not to make testing mandatory for football fans in Glasgow's Euro 2020 fan z...

Celebrity barber can thank brothers for his success

Teenager Exauce Imbo went from forcing haircuts on his brothers to keeping footballers and celebrities looking sharp.

Man, 30, arrested over death of Glasgow pensioner Esther Brown

A 30-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of 67-year-old Esther Brown on Tuesday.

Bus depot bid to be UK's largest electric vehicle charging hub

First Bus will install 160 charging points and replace half its fleet with electric buses at its depot in Glasgow.

GMB: Union elects Gary Smith as general secretary

The union's Scotland Secretary Gary Smith won just over half the votes in a members' ballot.

Woman last seen four days before body found in Glasgow flat

Detectives are treating the death of Esther Brown, 67, in the Woodlands area of Glasgow, as suspicious.

Covid in Scotland: NHS Lanarkshire speeds up second vaccine dose to eight weeks

The health board says it is bringing forward second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine from 12 weeks to eight.

Scotland's largest council pension fund backs climate change move

The fund is to end investments in fossil fuel companies that are not strongly committed to reducing emissions.

Man charged with attempted murder of two-year-old girl dies

John Higgins had denied leaping from a third floor window in Glasgow, holding the child in his arms.

Trial delay over 'offensive' Captain Sir Tom Moore tweet

Joseph Kelly denies sending an "offensive" post about the NHS fundraiser shortly after his death.

Body of man found after Pollokshields tenement fire

Fifteen families were evacuated when the fire broke out on the top floor of the building in Pollokshields.

Death of woman found in Glasgow flat treated as suspicious

The woman's body was found in a flat in the Woodlands area of Glasgow on Tuesday.

School pupils to finally find out appeals process

The education secretary is to make a statement about the appeals process for this year's Highers and Nationals.

Lockdown easing paused for millions as rules are relaxed in Glasgow

Restrictions will be relaxed in Glasgow from Saturday - but 13 other areas will remain under current rules.

Families evacuated from flats after Pollokshields tenement fire

The blaze broke out on the top floor of the three-storey building in Pollokshields at about 13:15.

Covid in Scotland: Army brought in to help Lothian vaccine rollout

The health board said armed forces would be used to scale up the vaccine operation in the area.

Eighteen million trees to be planted around Glasgow

The aim of the Clyde Climate Forest is to increase woodland cover from 17% to 20% over the next 10 years.

Covid in Scotland: Decision due on next stage of lockdown easing

Nicola Sturgeon will update MSPs on which areas will be allowed to move to level one next week