An amber alert is issued for parts of Scotland and the Queensferry Crossing is closed due to the risk of falling ice.

Medics at Glasgow's QEUH are seeing the effects of people delaying healthcare during lockdown.

Joe Biden's call for "a fresh start" as he takes over as US President and Scotland's excess deaths make the front pages.

The next few weeks could be bloody for the SNP as a Scottish Parliament inquiry kicks off.

Peacetime excess deaths for 2020 were the highest in Scotland since 1891, official figures show.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon's claims of a Scottish government agenda against Celtic are "absolutely appalling," says deputy first minister John Swinney.

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

Opposition parties accuse the government of changing its target date for vaccinating the over-80s.

Extra funding is pledged after drugs deaths hit a record high for the sixth year running in 2019.

Martin Stewart denies robbing and murdering a 79-year-old woman after gaining entry to her home.

The youngest and oldest pupils, plus those with additional support needs will be among the first to return to classrooms.

The emergency restriction had been put in place near Beattock due to an embankment failure.

Scotland has immunised fewer elderly people in the community but nearly all care homes have had residents vaccinated.

The new school term began in Scotland this week - but most pupils and teachers did not return to the classroom.

A snapshot of the lives of some of the people who have died with coronavirus in Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon announces the areas where restrictions will be tightened in Scotland from Saturday.

Scotland's vaccination programme has moved up a gear - but when will you receive a jag?

Some restrictions have been tightened amid concerns the "stay at home" message has not had the same impact.

The NHS is carrying out the biggest vaccination campaign in its history - what safety checks were made?

Do you know how Covid-19 is spreading in your community? Public Health Scotland is providing more detail about the pandemic.

More than 1,000 locations across Scotland will be used for the community vaccination programme.

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

The BBC's James Cook returns to Monklands Hospital eight months on to find the staff struggling against the odds.

Fiona Mathewson died from cervical cancer last year despite receiving a clear smear test in 2014.

An artist trying to make his mark has been offered help from a designer who has faced his own challenges with dyslexia.

The 75-year-old, who was in intensive care for weeks, says he does not see "any point" in retiring.

Parents call for special schools to continue to operate full time in all areas of Scotland.

BBC Scotland's political editor examines the reasons for Richard Leonard quitting as Scottish Labour leader.

The first minister says the delivery of coronavirus vaccinations in Scotland is not slower than in other parts of the UK.

A Covid patient describes his disbelief that some people doubt the seriousness of coronavirus.

Most school pupils will continue learning from home while the "stay at home" order is in place.

A new film brings to life Scottish landscape painter James Morrison's Arctic adventures, through some captivating animation.

An eyewitness speaks publicly for the first time about the 2015 death of a man being restrained by police.

Celtic are not a "shambles" or "in crisis" but a 10th consecutive Scottish Premiership title may now be beyond them, says manager Neil Lennon.

Scott Brown is sent off as Livingston and Celtic draw for the second time in five days. (UK only)

Head coach Gregor Townsend says being a former team-mate of Cameron Redpath's dad Bryan was not a factor in the Bath centre electing to play for Scotland over England.

Rangers will not pursue English Championship defender, Celtic manager says there has been lack of "balance" in coverage of club's poor form...

Nick Campbell's rugby experience is the perfect launch pad ahead of his professional boxing debut, says the former Glasgow Warriors lock.