A yellow weather warning is issued by the Met Office covering all parts of the country until midnight on Thursday.

Health chiefs warn of "extended family clusters" accelerating the spread of the virus.

Violent protests at the Capitol building in Washington dominate Thursday's front pages.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon describes the scenes in Washington as an "attack on democracy".

Owner Centrica says it will prioritise vulnerable households and emergencies during the walkout.

Latest figures show more than 90,000 people in Scotland had received a first vaccination by late December.

The Scottish Seafood Association says the delays are caused by "entire trailers" having to be checked rather than samples.

Health officials say the situation is worrying as cases of the virus continue to rise sharply.

The BMA in Scotland says it is concerned about the potential impact of delaying the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

A driver, who caused a Fife crash that led to his passenger losing her baby, admits causing death by dangerous driving.

The Crown Office is looking into 27 deaths at Deeside Care Home in Cults and Inchmarlo House in Aberdeenshire.

There is a long-running dispute over sovereignty of the uninhabited North Atlantic island.

The 39-year-old victim was found bleeding in bushes outside his home and died later that day.

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

Scotland is heading into a new coronavirus lockdown - what are the rules in your area?

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

A second coronavirus vaccine - from Oxford University/AstraZeneca - has been approved.

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

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

The whole of mainland Scotland was moved into the toughest tier of restrictions from 26 December. Is your area one of the exceptions?

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.

Scotland is due to go to the polls in May - although the election is likely to be very different than usual.

The latest figures show another rise in the numbers of Covid patients in hospital and intensive care.

Covid jabs are beginning in earnest, but 70 years ago mass inoculation was the weapon against another deadly disease.

NHS Lothian staff recorded their experiences working on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.

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

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

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.

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

Scotland's first minister said coronavirus rules mean only essential travel is allowed.

This year The Barras, in Glasgow's east end, celebrates its centenary.

The new Covid variant has been a "punch to the stomach", but the vaccination programme offers a way out, says Scotland's first minister.

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccination programme is being rolled out less than a week after it became the second vaccine approved in the UK.

In 1950 fears over the potential scale of a smallpox outbreak in Glasgow sparked a major response from public health officials.

An all-star XI of players into the final six months of their deal at Scottish Premiership clubs.

Scotland back row Hamish Watson has signed a new "long-term contract" with Edinburgh.

Scotland striker Eamonn Brophy agrees to join St Mirren from Scottish Premiership rivals Kilmarnock this summer.

Celtic must win "pretty much all" of their remaining Scottish Premiership matches to have any chance of catching Rangers, admits defender Kristoffer Ajer.

Celtic striker signals intent for move as he changes agent, while Motherwell midfielder could be set for a move to Millwall.