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...