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Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:07:06 GMT
Covid: Scientists find more evidence of human-to-cat transmission
Researchers at Glasgow University identified two cases where they believe cats developed Covid-19 after their owners.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:47:05 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Parties grilled over detail of Covid recovery plans
Senior figures from the Scotland's main parties faced questions from a BBC Question Time audience.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:58:22 GMT
Scotland's papers: Bye Bye Bay City Roller Les and Cummings 'leaks'
Tributes to ex-Bay City Roller Les McKeown and Dominic Cummings accused over No10 texts make Scotland's front pages.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:48:24 GMT
Fingerprint from 5,000 years ago found in Orkney
The print was discovered on the fragment of a clay vessel a made by a Neolithic potter.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:20:33 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Right to vote 'changes my life', says Syrian refugee
Ahmad Alkhaled from Syria is among refugees preparing to "feel democracy" now that they can vote in the Scottish election.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:54:18 GMT
Former Bay City Rollers frontman Les McKeown dies aged 65
The Scottish singer, famous for Bye Bye Baby, died suddenly at home aged 65 his family confirm.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:13:46 GMT
Bay City Rollers: The boy band that turned the world tartan
In September 1975, the Bay City Rollers were the biggest pop band in the UK and about to turn the world tartan.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:15:15 GMT
GMB members reject council staff pay offer
More than nine in 10 members of the union voted against accepting the deal, raising the prospect of strikes.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:34:19 GMT
Man in court over death of teenage cyclist in Falkirk
The 28-year-old was charged with causing the death of Harley Smith in Falkirk by dangerous driving.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:41:14 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Is this Scotland’s climate election?
We take a look at one of the big issues of this election – and one of the biggest facing the world.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:58:47 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Digital vaccine certificates 'not near yet'
Prof Jason Leitch says a scheme for Scotland is being worked on but getting it right is complicated.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:07:04 GMT
Rangers: Five players have appeal dismissed after Covid breach
The Rangers players who were banned for six games for breaching Covid-19 regulations have had their appeals dismissed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:54:37 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Scottish Labour policies explained
The Scottish Labour Party's election manifesto has been launched. What are its most eye-catching promises?

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:39:27 GMT
Scottish election 2021: How will pupils catch up on lost education?
How well are schools bouncing back from Covid and how are pupils catching up with lost education?

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:13:40 GMT
Scottish election 2021: The voters the parties are vying to win over
We speak to five voters who have yet to make up their minds in the Scottish election.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:13:02 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Can independence supporters force another referendum?
In the first of two Scottish election pieces we explore the differences in the pro-independence movement. 

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:41:14 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies
Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:43:27 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Scottish Conservative policies explained
The party has launched its election manifesto. What are its most eye-catching promises?

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:31:40 GMT
Scottish election 2021: A really simple guide
Everything you need to know ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:21:38 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Scottish Conservatives manifesto at-a-glance
A rundown of the party's main policies ahead of next month's Scottish Parliament elections.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:12:44 GMT
Scottish election 2021: A simple guide to the Scottish Conservatives
Everything you need to know about the Scottish Conservatives ahead of the Holyrood election.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 08:47:33 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Ten seats to watch
Where are the constituencies that could tell us the story of the 2021 Scottish Parliament election?

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:41:40 GMT
What candidates are standing in my area?
Find out who is standing in your area in the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:12:04 GMT
Scottish Election 2021: How does Scotland’s voting system work?
The BBC’s Connor Gillies talks through how your vote counts in the Holyrood election on 6 May.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:00:17 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Scottish Liberal Democrat policies explained
The Scottish Lib Dems' election manifesto has been launched. What are its most eye-catching promises?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:47:58 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Scottish Lib Dem manifesto at-a-glance
A rundown of the party's main policies ahead of next month's Scottish Parliament elections.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:10:32 GMT
Scottish election 2021: A simple guide to the Scottish Liberal Democrats
Everything you need to know about the Scottish Liberal Democrats ahead of their election manifesto launch.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:21:09 GMT
Scottish election 2021: SNP policies explained
BBC Scotland correspondents analyse the pledges in the election manifesto of the SNP.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:24:58 GMT
Scottish election 2021: SNP manifesto at-a-glance
A rundown of the party's main policies ahead of next month's Scottish Parliament elections.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:14:19 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Scottish Green Party policies explained
BBC Scotland correspondents analyse the pledges in the election manifesto of the Scottish Green Party.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:09:13 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Where do the parties stand in the polls?
Prof Sir John Curtice looks at what the polls tell us about the Holyrood election race so far.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:11:33 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Scottish Greens manifesto at-a-glance
A rundown of the party's main policies ahead of next month's Scottish Parliament elections.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:09:48 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Will the suspension of campaigning affect the Holyrood vote?
Holyrood election campaigning is to resume but will the suspension have any impact on the election?

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:18:28 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Will there be a record number of female MSPs?
A new crop of MSPs will be elected on 6 May - but how well will they reflect the population voting for them?

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:16:06 GMT
'World's most powerful' tidal turbine sets sail from Dundee
The 680-tonne turbine, which can supply power for 2,000 homes, will be towed from Dundee to Orkney.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:03:25 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Can unionists block another independence referendum?
In the second of two Scottish election pieces, we look at the parties opposing another vote on independence.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:07:38 GMT
Scotland set for hybrid-electric plane trial
The aircraft is to make round trips between Kirkwall and Wick, before being used in test flights in England.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:37:08 GMT
The Galloway hydro energy scheme that moved a castle
More than 1,500 people worked on the Galloway project at the peak of its construction in the 1930s.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:39:52 GMT
Final design for Inverness Archimedes Screw hydro scheme
The device, traditionally used as a way of drawing water, is to be used by a council for generating electricity.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:16:35 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How do those waiting for a vaccine feel about Covid?
Now that the top priority groups have been vaccinated, BBC Scotland speaks to those still waiting.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:18:44 GMT
Salmond and Sturgeon: What is the controversy all about?
The bitter dispute between two central characters in the Scottish independence movement is nearing its climax.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:01:07 GMT
'World's most powerful' tidal turbine sets sail from Dundee
The 680-tonne turbine, which can supply power for 2,000 homes, will be towed from Dundee to Orkney.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:48:55 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Labour pledges to 'obsess' about Covid recovery
Scottish Labour says Holyrood needs to "obsess" about the recovery for jobs, the NHS, education, communities and the climate.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:25:10 GMT
'Gravity battery' generates power for first time in Edinburgh
A project to create electricity from gravity has generated its first power at a demonstrator site.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:40:16 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Scottish Tories pledge to rebuild Scotland
The Scottish Conservatives have set out plans to 'rebuild Scotland after the worst year'.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:58:00 GMT
Duke of Edinburgh funeral: Tributes held in Scotland
Pupils at the duke’s former school and the first minister are among those who paid tribute.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:29:46 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:42:43 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What rules are changing, and when?
As further lockdown restrictions are set to be relaxed in Scotland, what rules are changing and when?

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:55:34 GMT
Covid: How ready is Scotland to unlock?
With the country opening up a little more on Friday, here are five things about the state of the pandemic.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:34:13 GMT
Covid in numbers: The story of Scotland's pandemic
In the year since the first Covid lockdown, what have been the key moments in Scotland's pandemic?

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:26:48 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How are the numbers looking?
The lifting of more restrictions depends on continued progress in tackling the outbreak.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:14:19 GMT
Women under 50 have 'worse' Long Covid outcomes
Two separate studies suggest women under 50 have worse long-term outcomes after being in hospital with Covid.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:26:12 GMT
How do Scotland and England's routes out of lockdown compare?
The Scottish and UK governments have published their timetables for easing of lockdown restrictions.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:24:06 GMT
Your questions answered on Scotland's route out of lockdown
With the countdown to lockdown easing under way we have the answers to some of our readers' questions.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:11:16 GMT
What will Scotland's new Covid levels look like?
From 26 April, it is expected all parts of Scotland currently in level 4 will move down to a "modified" level 3.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:54:22 GMT
Kilmarnock: Is Kyle Lafferty the Scottish Premiership signing of the season?
BBC Scotland examines whether Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty could be considered as the most shrewd bit of business in the Scottish Premiership this season, despite only joining in February.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 21:34:07 GMT
World Snooker Championship: O'Sullivan level with McGill as Murphy and Selby win
Anthony McGill reels in reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan to leave their World Championship second-round tie level at 4-4.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:11:27 GMT
Scotland: Motherwell boss backs Stephen O'Donnell to thwart Nathan Patterson competition
Motherwell manager Graham Alexander backs Stephen O'Donnell to retain his Scotland place despite competition from Rangers teenager Nathan Patterson.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:02:01 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, SPFL, Celtic, Hearts, Dundee, Dundee United
Rangers reward defender Connor Goldson with a new deal, while Kelty Hearts manager Barry Ferguson criticises the SPFL over play-off uncertainty.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:33:12 GMT
Manchester United: Scott McTominay latest great Scot for club says Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson has described Scott McTominay as the latest in the line of "great Scots" to make an impact at Manchester United.



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