A special unit set up by the Crown Office is looking into Covid deaths involving 474 care homes across Scotland.

Thousands of files hacked from Scotland's environment watchdog appear on the "dark web" after it rejected a ransom demand.

A story about decorating work at Bute House features on the front pages of Scotland's newspapers.

A care home outbreak and an elderly population give an Edinburgh community Scotland's highest Covid mortality.

BBC Scotland's Marc Ellison examines the latest data to find out how coronavirus is affecting neighbourhoods across Scotland.

Prisoners are currently spending around 23 hours a day in their cells to stop the spread of the virus.

Some elderly Scots are anxious as they wait for the jab despite assurances the vaccine programme is on track.

A 1926 Macallan - one of only 14 in existence - is expected to sell for more than £1.2m next month.

The local authority in Aberdeen disagrees with Historic Environment Scotland on the 1960s tower blocks.

Modelling suggests that lockdown has "stabilised" the spread of new cases in Scotland.

The Court of Session is being asked to rule on whether a deal with the UK government is needed for a referendum.

Ministers insist it's a "new model" of free port - but Conservatives says it's a "screeching U-turn".

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

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

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

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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

Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health

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.

Scotland hooker Fraser Brown hopes being ruled out of the Six Nations does not end his hopes of selection for the British and Irish Lions.

Arbroath manager Dick Campbell tells BBC Scotland about operating as a part-time team during Covid and why elite football is becoming boring.

The British Athletics Indoor Championships, due to be in Glasgow in February, has been cancelled.

Rangers close in on Bournemouth pair as betting is suspended on the next Celtic manager...