Deaths among the oldest age group are falling, but is this "hard evidence" the vaccine is working?

The author's son has severe learning difficulties and lives in a care home in Edinburgh.

Optimism over the jab rollout and the potential lifting of lockdown restrictions make the front pages of Scotland's papers.

The inquiry into the botched handling of a harassment probe wants Mr Salmond to attend next Wednesday.

A mayday call was raised at 03:20 from about 30 nautical miles south-east of Sumburgh Head.

A report suggests changes that could attract migrant workers to some of Scotland's rural and island communities.

The attackers shouted racist slurs and played pornography during the University of Edinburgh event.

Joseph Kelly denies sending an "offensive" post about the NHS fundraiser shortly after his death at the age of 100.

How literary celebrations plan to move forward after many of them held online editions last year.

Alan Geddes was stabbed 40 times by Stuart Quinn who he had offered to help in Aberdeen in December 2019.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday it was "highly unlikely" holiday accommodation will open.

Lady Smith said pupils at St Ninian's in Fife were "betrayed" by the Christian Brothers religious order.

Find out what percentage of adults have been given a jab and how many have been vaccinated in your area.

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

As the Covid death toll continues to rise, we share tributes to some of those who have lost their lives to the virus.

Almost all residents of Scottish care homes have been vaccinated - so why are they still reporting outbreaks?

BBC Scotland has rounded up what we know so far about how the return to the classroom will be rolled out.

Gamers in Glasgow tell BBC Scotland how their hobby has helped them cope during the pandemic.

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

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

Scotland opens new mass vaccination centres as it aims to protect the oldest and most vulnerable from Covid illness.

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

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?

Fewer elderly people in the community have been immunised, but nearly all care homes have had residents vaccinated.

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

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

The Bake Off judge loved his work and he had famous friends so why is he not more celebrated?

The immunisation programme was in the fast lane for a fortnight but supply problems are now affecting its speed.

Care worker Michelle Lamont tested positive for coronavirus last April and then again in November.

Scientists at Glasgow University have determined that foreign travel was the instigator of Scotland's epidemics.

As the new managed quarantine regime starts, we have the answers to some of our readers' questions.

An engineer came up with the idea after seeing his aunt, who has multiple sclerosis, struggle with tasks.

All children in P1 to P3 and those at pre-school will return from Monday 22 February.

Michelle Lamont is a care worker who tested positive for the virus on two separate occasions last year - seven months apart.

There’s a lot of choice about which type of face covering to wear – and in some countries the advice is changing.

A new scheme aims to help reduce single-use plastic in shops on Scotland's islands.

The first minister says vaccination supply means the schedule of appointments may reduce in coming weeks.

Glasgow Warriors address their issues at full-back with the signing of former New Zealand under-20 international Josh McKay.

BBC Scotland commentator Liam McLeod gives the lowdown on Rangers' Belgian opponents Royal Antwerp before the sides meet in the Europa League last-32.

Derek McInnes believes Aberdeen should have enjoyed the "fortune" of a penalty in their 1-0 defeat by Celtic.

Hamilton Academical "rolled their sleeves up" to fight back at St Mirren and earn a Scottish Premiership draw, says head coach Brian Rice.

Preview followed by live coverage and match report of Thursday's Europa League game between Royal Antwerp and Rangers.