Second Biffy Clyro date added to Eden Sessions

Organisers say the extra date is being added due to "high demand".

New investigation ordered into abuse victim's death

Demi Hannaway died in May 2021 after being the subject of physical and mental abuse at the hands of Andrew Brown.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Trump could meet King in Scotland to plan state visit

The US president is invited to a royal estate in Scotland to discuss the logistics of a second state visit.

Girl, four, critically hurt after being hit by car

The girl was rushed to hospital following the incident involving a BMW X1 in the Shawlands area of Glasgow.

The island split over where to build a new high school

Argyll and Bute Council has shortlisted four options for the location of the new school.

East Renfrewshire backs 8% council tax increase

The new council tax settlement means a band D property will pay £1,528.44.

Ex-police officer avoids jail for sexual comments

Peter Fleming used sexualised language that made three female colleagues feel "exceptionally uncomfortable."

'Exceptional' pressures force CalMac fleet reshuffle

The west coast ferry operator says it is being pushed "to the limit" by a shortage of vessels.

Call for Celtic to take action over IRA banner

The banner paid tribute to Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane, who died at the weekend, describing him as a "hero".

How might four Rangers men fare in their hour of need?

Tom English ponders what Rangers' new interim team of former players must do to revive the side's fortunes after Philippe Clement...

The laundry bank helping families struggling to dry clothes

A laundry bank is helping families who cannot afford the basic necessity of drying clothes.

Police officer suspended in darts cocaine probe

BBC Scotland News understands the off-duty officer was searched by security staff at the Ovo Hydro venue earlier this month.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Glasgow adds 6,000 student rooms over 10 years

Purpose-built housing for 5,879 students has been constructed in Glasgow since 2015.

Bali scooter crash with lorry was 'like a horror movie'

An Airdrie woman has returned to Bali after a freak accident left her bleeding out on a remote road.

Peter Capaldi: I've come back to music again after 40 years

The former Doctor Who star is preparing to launch his first album with a Glasgow indie label.

Gull saved from Paisley bin seen on Moroccan beach

Gulliver the injured Seagull has been spotted almost 1,800 miles away on Agadir beach in Morocco.

'I'm over the moon to be released from jail early'

Prisoners are being released early in the latest attempt to ease overcrowding in Scotland's jails.

Boy, three, hospitalised after dog attack

The dog, described as a cream-coloured Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was without an owner, police said.

Police officer suspended in darts cocaine probe

BBC Scotland News understands the off-duty officer was searched by security staff at the Ovo Hydro venue earlier this month.

Scotland's first 'slap fight' event cancelled

Experts warned competitors faced an 'elevated risk' of concussion if they participated in bouts.

Peter Capaldi: I've come back to music again after 40 years

The former Doctor Who star is preparing to launch his first album with a Glasgow indie label.

Rangers to face Fenerbahce in Europa League last 16

Rangers will face Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in the last 16 of the Europa League.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

What could Rangers expect from potential 49ers takeover?

With Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe a key player in discussions to take over Rangers, what can fans of the Ibrox club expect from any ...

Child psychiatric units to get extra inspections

Teenage patients told BBC Disclosure about a culture of cruelty among nursing staff at an NHS unit.

Councillor suspended over teen 'deviant' slur

Alastair Redman wrongly accused the 15-year-old of placing a camera inside a school changing room.

Gull saved from Paisley bin seen on Moroccan beach

Gulliver the injured Seagull has been spotted almost 1,800 miles away on Agadir beach in Morocco.

Councils to announce inflation-busting tax hikes

Edinburgh, Glasgow and Fife are among the local authorities expected to announce large levy increases.

Woman, 74, charged under abortion protest law

The new law prevents any protests or vigils taking place within 200m (656ft) of clinics offering abortion services in Scotland.

Government considers buying run-down harbour

The site is in major need of renovation but a multi-million pound development plan has been halted for years.

Rangers 'stick to plan' with Clement after 'disastrous' cup exit

Following a "disastrous" Scottish Cup exit, Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart says keeping Philippe Clement as manager is ab...

Munich heartache fuels Celtic 'hunger' for more - McGregor

Celtic's Callum McGregor urges team-mates to use their experience of this season's Champions League to bring further European succes...

Nurse stands by care of baby after infection death

Retired nurse Lorna McSeveney says she would not have done anything differently in the care of Sophia Smith.

Early release of hundreds of prisoners begins

The first of up to 390 prisoners are being freed early in an attempt to ease overcrowding in jails.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by van on A85

The 37-year-old man was struck by a VW Transporter between Connel and Dunbeg in Argyll and Bute on Monday evening.

Prankster sends Glasgow runners on lengthy detour

About 30 runners in the Castlemilk trail race were sent in the wrong direction by someone posing as a marshal.

Uninhabited isles bought for new salmon farm sites

Fish farming giant Mowi has bought the islands of Sanda and Fladda-Chuain off Scotland's west coast.

Inquiry begins into hospital death of baby girl

Sophia Smith died in 2017 after contracting an infection similar to MRSA at Glasgow's children's hospital.

Motherwell appoint German Wimmer as new manager

Motherwell have appointed former Austria Vienna boss Michael Wimmer as their new manager.

'My love of crispy rolls got me from TikTok to TV'

Glasgow influencer Kira McCaffery's lunch critiques helped her get closer to achieving her TV goal.

Gourley breaks British record at Keely Klassic

Neil Gourley breaks the men's British indoor 1,000m and Lina Nielsen does the same in the women's 300m at the Keely Klassic in Birmi...

The Entertainment Mix

Guests include James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Jack Docherty and Carmen Pieraccini.

New leisure centre and theatre gets green light

Construction of the new complex is due to begin later this year and will be opened to the public in the second half of 2027.

Ex-Tory worker's £1m VAT and money laundering scam

Malcolm Macaskill filed bogus forms to HMRC which grossly overstated the sales from his sandwich businesses.

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Dogs audition for a role in a Glasgow comedy play

The Walking Shadows' script calls for the dog to make an appearance and perform a trick on stage.

Towers to be demolished in 'controlled blowdown'

The 20-storey Allan, Coursington and Draffen Towers in Motherwell will be destroyed later this year.

Teacher strikes halted as council to drop job cuts

Members of the EIS union were due to walk out on 20 February unless cuts were halted and reversed.

£18m Barnardo's donation is largest in its history

The charity will use the money across the UK, including in Lincolnshire, Birmingham and Glasgow.

Auctioneer defends selling Nazi artefacts

Swastika bunting, a "Third Reich" military medal and an SS dagger were listed for sale at a Glasgow event.

Former lawyer behind dark web murder plot moved to secure unit

Martin Ready was found guilty of attempting to conspire to murder Darren Harty by hiring a hitman.

Council approves new social care charges

New social care charges have been given the go ahead by East Renfrewshire Council.

Assault charge against ex-council leader dropped

The former Inverclyde Council chief resigned in November after denying assault and threatening behaviour.

Scotland's Weather: Storm Éowyn

Judith Ralston and the Weather team look back at the impact of Storm Éowyn.

Nurses at psychiatric unit called teens 'pathetic'

A BBC investigation finds some nurses were verbally abusive and cruel towards unwell teenagers.

Pedestrian, 74, dies after being hit by car

The male pedestrian, 74, was pronounced dead at the scene and a 36-year-old male driver was arrested.

Driver arrested over fatal crash with pedestrian

The man has been arrested in connection with road traffic offences after the death of James Craig, 70.

Teachers in Glasgow announce strike date over cuts

Members of the EIS union will strike on 20 February over plans to scrap 450 posts over a three-year period.

New CalMac ferry booked in for snagging repairs

MV Glen Sannox will be withdrawn from service for a week from 23 February for "planned maintenance".

Celtic avoid ban on fans for game at Bayern Munich

Celtic supporters avoid a ban for their Champions League play-off second leg at Bayern Munich, with the club fined for a smoke bomb at Aston...

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Lost historic Gaelic manuscripts found after 50 years

The items that vanished from the National Library of Scotland in the 1960s included poems and songs.

Call for rethink after theatre has funding cut

A Government minister has called for Creative Scotland to rethink their funding decision

£34m spent on stalled NHS centres for ops backlog

The planned surgery centres in Livingston, Perth, Aberdeen, Ayr and Cumbernauld currently face an uncertain future.

New Barlinnie prison costs double to almost £1bn

The replacement HMP Glasgow will open in 2028, three years later than originally planned.

Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Paisley

The 16-year-old was at a bus shelter in Causeyside Street when the assault took place on Monday.

Water shortages hit fourth day as more pipes burst

Thousands in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire have been affected by water cuts, flooding and road closures.

Woman raped near Glasgow underground station

The woman was attacked at an underpass near Cowcaddens station at about 20:00 on Monday.

Celebrity butt-lift injector who left women with sepsis exposed by BBC

Ricky Sawyer gave out medication illegally and some of his clients needed emergency hospital treatment.

Royal Navy tugboat crews vote in strike ballot

Unite says locking Royal Navy tug crews out of contract discussions raises concerns over safety.

The greatest families behind the greatest showmen

The world of thrill rides and fairground work presents a unique challenge for the children growing up in show families.

The walking group tackling loneliness one step at a time

Talking is Mental is an initiative started by a couple who live in Glasgow to help people who feel lonely or want a sense of community.

Homes and shops without water after mains burst in Glasgow

Scottish Water said properties in the Shawlands and Strathbungo areas of Glasgow were affected.

Crash arrest after car failed to stop for police

The 27-year-old driver and his passenger were taken to hospital following the crash in the Cowcaddens area of Glasgow.