The latest government figures show a further 2,137 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Scotland on Friday.

Police said the death of the 43-year-old man in Fife is being treated as unexplained.

Scotland's Sunday papers warn of toughening restrictions and report on the arrival of the Oxford vaccine.

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

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

The number of cases on the isles remains at 72, despite increases over the past few days.

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

Healthcare workers have criticised the red tape and paperwork needed to become an NHS vaccinator.

Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.

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

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

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

The Oxford vaccine has now been approved for use - but when will you receive a jag?

The latest coronavirus restrictions are taking effect - but what are the rules in your area?

The stories of some of the 6,000 people who have lost their lives to coronavirus in Scotland.

The whole of mainland Scotland will be in the toughest restrictions from 26 December. Is your area one of the exceptions?

How has a new coronavirus variant become the most common form of the virus in parts of England?

From Boxing Day mainland Scotland will be in the country's toughest tier of restrictions for at least three weeks

The five-level system has been in force since 2 November - with a weekly review of how it applies to council areas.

The UK leaves the European single market and customs union an hour before midnight and a new relationship with the EU begins.

Fare Well, a three-part series, sees drones forming images across the skies of Scotland.

Despite a very tough year for Scottish business, much has been positive.

Looking back at the top 20 stories on the BBC Scotland news website in the past year.

Volunteers, scientists and politicians who went above and beyond during the pandemic are recognised by the Queen.

Only An Excuse star Jonathan Watson and creator Phil Differ say now is the right time for the final whistle.

Fishing was one of the sticking points of the UK-EU trade negotiations but now a deal has been done.

Prof Linda Bauld says the situation is "fragile" and schools may not be able to fully reopen on 18 January.

Journalist Roddy Forsyth remembers the Ibrox disaster for Football Focus, and the events after a match between Rangers and Celtic on 2 January 1971 during which 66 people died.

A group of local ski students have been taking advantage of the winter snow on a closed mountain road.

A look back at some of the defining moments from a year we’ll never forget.

Amari, aged 8, reflects on the year Scotland's had with a poem.

Rangers will ignore the "noise" around claims the Scottish Premiership title is theirs to lose after defeating Celtic, says manager Steven Gerrard.

Neil Lennon has refused to concede the Scottish Premiership title after his Celtic side slipped 19 points behind Rangers following defeat at Ibrox.

Two-time champion Gary Anderson will take on third seed Gerwyn Price in what could be a feisty PDC World Championship final on Sunday.

Edinburgh edge out Glasgow Warriors in a tense 1872 Cup tie at Murrayfield for just their third Pro14 win this term.

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