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Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:02:08 GMT
Covid: Businesses left behind as Scotland unlocks
As hospitality, leisure and retail begin rebuilding after lockdown, some sectors are feeling forgotten.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:03:15 GMT
Scottish election 2021: What issues are important to young voters?
Voters under 30 have shared their views on what matters to them when casting their votes.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:56:57 GMT
Scotland's papers: 'Maritime waster' and digital learning to continue
A lifeboat crewman making hoax coastguard calls and the continuation of recorded school lessons make the front pages.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:22:21 GMT
Cyclist's wife urges Blantyre hit-and-run driver to 'do the right thing'
A 50-year-old cyclist suffered serious spinal injuries when he was knocked off his bike in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:31:57 GMT
Unexploded World War Two grenade found in Stromness
The unexploded World War Two device was found near the Orkney Research and Innovation Campus in Stromness.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:04:37 GMT
Consultation into future of Strathfillan wigwams
Scotland's Rural College, which owns the site on the West Highland Way, said it had lost £8,000 a month last year.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:45:41 GMT
Police probe after body found in Glasgow street
The man was found dead on a road in the Charing Cross area of the city in the early hours of Wednesday.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:05:23 GMT
Light technology firm strikes deal with US Army
University of Edinburgh spin-out pureLifi says it is the world's first large-scale deployment of li-fi technology.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:14:27 GMT
Bradley Welsh murder trial: Neighbour had shotgun pointed at him
Sean Orman is alleged to have shot Bradley Welsh outside his Edinburgh home two years ago.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:03:10 GMT
How Scotland's election could affect Northern Ireland's future
Scottish nationalists are hopeful of a fresh push for independence after the 6 May poll.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:25:34 GMT
Emma Faulds: Neighbour saw man driving victim's car
A court hears how the victim's neighbour saw a man driving her car hours after she was allegedly murdered.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:09:06 GMT
Man tried to rape 12-year-old girl then 'joked about it'
Kim Avis, who is on trial at the High Court in Glasgow, denies 25 charges including three alleged rapes.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:32:38 GMT
Lifeboat crewman made hoax coastguard calls in Moray
The 20-year-old admits breaching the Communications Act with a spate of false alerts in Moray.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:46:20 GMT
Scottish Election 2021: Have the parties lost their momentum?
Prof Sir John Curtice looks at where the parties stand in polling ahead of the Scottish Parliament election.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:37:59 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Independence, Covid recovery and the 'Boris effect'
Five things we learned on Tuesday as the Scottish Parliament election campaign continued in its last full week.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:07:50 GMT
Scottish election 2021: Five ways to win a digital election campaign
What messages are Scotland's parties pushing in their digital ad campaigns for the Holyrood election?

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 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.

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?

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. 

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.

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?

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:07:46 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Family warning after 45-year-old dies of Covid
The death of Stephen Stewart, a married father-of-one, has shattered those closest to him.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:46:34 GMT
Glasgow student is youngest Mastermind champion at 24
Jonathan Gibson from Glasgow won the final of the long-running BBC quiz show by four points.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:57:20 GMT
Gregory's Girl: 'The affection for it overwhelms me'
The teenage romantic comedy set in a Scottish new town has been an enduring success for 40 years.

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 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.

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.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:12:21 GMT
Youngest Mastermind winner: 'It feels like a dream'
Jonathan Gibson won the competition by four points and got a perfect score in his specialist subject.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:21:10 GMT
Scotland reopens shops and restaurants as lockdown eases
Non-essential shops and restaurants reopen for the first time in four months as lockdown restrictions ease.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:14:36 GMT
Line of Duty actor Brian McCardie does Martin Compston's cockney accent
Line Of Duty actor Brian McCardie, who played bad guy Tommy Hunter, talks to BBC Scotland's The Edit.

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 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.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:28:32 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:53:17 GMT
How many people in Scotland are not taking the Covid vaccine?
Some vulnerable groups have a lower figure for vaccine take-up than older age groups.

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.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:07:45 GMT
Euro 2020: Who would make your 26-man Scotland squad for this summer's finals?
There are arguably 10 places up for grabs in Scotland's extended 26-man squad for Euro 2020. But who would you give those spots to?

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:16:27 GMT
British & Irish Lions: Sir Ian McGeechan and Jim Telfer pick their XV for first Test against South Africa
Legendary Scottish coaching duo Sir Ian McGeechan and Jim Telfer chose who they would pick for the first British and Irish Lions Test in South Africa this summer.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:04:31 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Aberdeen, St Mirren, Motherwell, SPFL, Rangers, Hibs, Livingston
Eddie Howe puts together his backroom team as he closes in on Celtic manager's job, while Aberdeen eye move for St Mirren star.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:12:26 GMT
Scottish Cup Classics: Celtic v Dundee United in 1988 is featured final
Celtic's double-clinching Scottish Cup final win over Dundee United will be the featured game in Friday's Scottish Cup Classics.



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