Travellers returning from the Balearics, Malta and Madeira will not have to quarantine from Wednesday.

The bathing waters at four Scottish beaches breach pollution safety limits - and three are in Dumfries and Galloway.

Mixed-sex couples in Scotland are now able to enter civil partnerships after campaigners called for a change in the law.

Nicola Sturgeon's call for calm as Covid cases rise and failures in track and trace make the front pages.

SNP MSP Maree Todd is self-isolating after a positive test but says she has no symptoms.

Labour is calling for the deadline to be extended amid fears that thousands could lose UK residency.

The crash, involving a transit van and Honda motorcycle, happened near the Loch Ness Country House Hotel.

Emergency services were called to Hamilton Park Racecourse on Tuesday afternoon.

The monarch received Scotland's first minister at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Sandeep Patel suffocated Annie Temple at her home in Kinglassie, Fife, in October 2019.

Charlie the shih tzu was sinking in a lake when rescuer Connor Telfer jumped in to save him.

UK Athletics is investigating claims Scottish runner Andrew Butchart faked a Covid-19 test in order to return to the UK after an international event.

The brewery company could be in hot water as winners dispute the value of the "solid gold" beer cans.

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

As vaccination reduces serious illness from Covid-19, the Scottish government is changing its strategy.

The next phase of lockdown easing will see larger groups meeting. So what new freedoms are coming and when?

Many Scottish council areas saw restrictions ease earlier this month, but some remained at the same level.

The number of weekly cases among 0-14 year olds is now higher than in early January, figures show.

Scotland has put the brakes on easing Covid restrictions this summer but there is confidence it is just a pause.

Some of the most recent answers to your questions about the pandemic in Scotland.

Shoplifting slumped but assaults on police officers went up during a "unique year" for crime levels in Scotland.

The link between Covid cases and hospital admissions seems to be weakening - but when will we know for sure?

Malcolm Brown developed a rare autoimmune disease after suffering food poisoning while on a self-catering trip.

Mementoes from the brigade formed during WW2 are on display for the first time at St Andrews Museum.

Craig and Nicole Lind took their first date beach memento and turned it into a full-time business.

The vivid turquoise colour of the sea off the west coast looks like holiday snaps from the Mediterranean.

Developers argue that pumped storage hydro can help meet climate change targets, but no new schemes have been built for decades.

The specialist staff work alongside clinicians to help teenagers tackle the causes of violence, self-harm and substance abuse.

The past year has been difficult for young people going out into the world during a pandemic.

Edinburgh-based student Louis Eastment was among the hundreds of travellers who are heading abroad on flights to "Green list" countries.

The Queen and the Prince William visit the Irn-Bru factory.

Nathan Evans talks to BBC Scotland's The Edit about playing the Brits and being on the bill at TRNSMT.

Seas around the west coast of Scotland have been taking on a vivid turquoise hue.

BBC Scotland's The Edit chats to the stars of Fast & Furious 9 John Cena and Vin Diesel.

Artem Dovbyk nets a last-gasp header in extra-time as Ukraine beat 10-man Sweden 2-1 to set up a Euro 2020 quarter-final with England.

1500m specialist Laura Muir receives a discretionary spot in the 800m as 12 Scots are named in the British athletics squad going to the Tokyo Olympics.

St Johnstone are braced for defensive departures to England, while Rangers striker posts cryptic message on his future.

All 42 SPFL clubs are asked to consider a proposal that would lead to an increase in the number of teams within the leagues to 48 by 2024.

Jake Wightman admits it would be "pretty special" if his stadium announcer father gets the chance to call him winning an Olympic medal.