The return to classrooms comes days after most Covid restrictions were lifted, but many safety protocols remain.

An increase in pupils getting A grades and accusations against Prince Andrew make the front of Scotland's papers.

Search teams had been looking for 84-year-old Frank Smith after he failed to return from a trip up Ben Cruachan.

The blaze broke out at Trattoria Guidi in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Pupils' pass rates are still well above pre-pandemic levels after formal exams were cancelled for the second year.

The former club executive wins Crown Office compensation over its "malicious" fraud prosecution of him.

Humza Yousaf says his daughter was twice refused a place at the nursery, which denies discrimination.

Shopper Joanna McDonough captured footage of the dramatic incident in the Sauchiehall Street branch in Glasgow.

"Fear and panic" cost Rangers as they crashed out of the Champions League after losing to 10-man Malmo at a full Ibrox, says manager Steven Gerrard.

BBC Scotland speaks to pupils in Aberdeenshire who share their results and views on the grading process.

Pupils across Scotland receive confirmation of their Higher and National 5 grades.

The 46-year-old was due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court when he became ill and later died.

The discount supermarket says the pre-festive recruitment drive is part of an ongoing UK-wide expansion.

Nearly 1,000 of the animals are living in 251 territories across the country, a survey has found

Edinburgh-based Vegware is the second Scottish firm to be bought by a US corporation this week.

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

Scotland's levels system of restrictions have come to an end - but what does that mean people can do?

As Scotland loosens most of its remaining restrictions, is the devastating pandemic finally at an end?

Readers have been sending in their questions about what the ending of more Covid rules means for them.

The documents could be used in an international vaccine passport programme enabling foreign travel.

Concerns have been raised about vaccine uptake among younger adults, but are they less likely to want a jab? Here, we examine the statistics.

Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

What could a deal between the SNP and the Greens mean for Scottish government policies and priorities?

Wildlife ranger Craig Nisbet said the harmless giant swam within a metre of him as it fed on zooplankton.

Will Scottish school pupils be studying for traditional exams in 2022, or have things changed for good?

Women in one of the most deprived parts of Glasgow say they can help their communities tackle climate change.

An archive preserving sounds from offices, factories and shops will also be a resource for artists and musicians.

School pupils have had confirmation of their grades for qualifications including National 5s and Highers.

A shopper in Glasgow captured the moment rain poured from the ceiling of a TK Maxx.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are causing severe flooding and travel disruption across Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon explains why pupils and teachers will be required to wear face coverings in schools.

Scotland has left its final level of restrictions with few anti-Covid measures remaining in place.

Scottish swimmer Duncan Scott insists there is "plenty" to improve on after his record haul at the Olympic Games.

Rangers are out of the Champions League and have lost three games in a row for the first time since May 2015. Is it a temporary blip or are there bigger issues for Steven Gerrard's side?

Celtic star prepared to run down contract, fallout from costly Rangers defeat and more from the back pages...

Gordon Strachan will re-join Celtic for a "three-month consultancy project" - but will continue as technical director at Dundee.

Andy Murray is added to the US Open main draw while Dan Evans loses in Toronto and Novak Djokovic withdraws from Cincinnati.