A single dose of Pfizer will be offered at least six months after a second dose, the BBC understands.

The UK's Chief Medical Officers have recommended the move in a bid to reduce disruption to education.

Calls for 12 to 15-year-olds to be given Covid vaccinations dominate the front pages.

Scottish stars Paolo Nutini and Lewis Capaldi will lead the line-up at next year's festival at Glasgow Green.

New figures show 74.1% of people were in employment between May and June - slightly more than the previous quarter.

The Road Haulage Association warns planned changes present a step backwards when it comes to safety.

A plea is made for steps to be taken to deal with the "infestation" affecting south west Scotland.

Science editor David Shukman on three jobs in growing green industries, and what it's like to do them

Nicola Sturgeon says "democracy must prevail" - but critics suggest the independence issue is stuck in "Groundhog Day".

The 36-year-old is charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving - while over the limit - in Edinburgh.

Xander Graham was watched on live TV as he raced alongside riders on the Tour of Britain near Edinburgh.

Scotland's health secretary said such a move may be introduced when the scheme goes live on 1 October.

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

More details have been revealed about Scotland's scheme - but some questions have still to be answered.

A woman who got one jab in England and one in Scotland says her vaccine certificate only confirms a single dose.

Concerns over a very rare heart side-effect are giving vaccine experts pause for thought.

Scotland is launching a QR code system in line with similar "passports" rolled out across Europe.

Covid cases are rising sharply in young adults despite all over 16s being eligible for vaccination.

Some high risk patients had few or no infection-fighting antibodies in their blood, a vaccine study found.

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

Resistance is building from different sectors to proposals for vaccine certification to be shown in selected settings.

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

The BBC visits one of Doors Open Day's most unusual attractions - a waste treatment plant near Edinburgh.

Large numbers of officers from Police Scotland and other UK forces will be deployed to Glasgow for COP26.

A new animation shows how the power of the glaciers 20,000 years ago transformed the Tayside landscape.

If Scot Andrew Cullen hadn't hit the down button instead of heading back up the tower, he would have been killed seconds later.

Scotland's thriving space sector is trying to have a reduced impact on the planet.

Ten years ago the Christie Report set out a blueprint for Scottish public service reform. Why has it not happened?

Community doctors say demand is so high they cannot see a complete return to business as usual.

The row over plans for a new oil field at Cambo has placed Shetland in the heart of the debate over energy production.

A backlog due to the pandemic means learner drivers like Katie McKerral face long waits to sit their test.

An SNP-Green deal has cleared the way for the creation of the first new national park in nearly 20 years.

Eleanor Moffat has spent more than 20 years organising charity events after her sister was diagnosed with cancer.

Pipe Major Scott Methven held one of the most prestigious jobs in the piping world, a role which dates back to Queen Victoria’s reign.

The head of Scotland's professional football league says spot-checking fans ahead of games is the only viable option.

The first minister has outlined her government's plans for the year ahead.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar fears vaccine passports may deter people from getting the coronavirus jab.

Pride celebrations have returned to Glasgow following its cancellation last year due to Covid.

Emma Raducanu's "very special" US Open win has gives British tennis with a "huge opportunity" to attract more people to the sport, says winner Andy Murray.

Chelsea condemn the actions of a fan who was seen on social media aiming sectarian abuse at Aston Villa's Scottish international John McGinn.

Jack Hendry is relishing the chance to "test" himself against "the best front three in the world" when Club Bruges take on PSG in the Champions League.

Everton turn their attentions to Aberdeen full-back Calvin Ramsay after missing out on Rangers' Nathan Patterson.

Scotland lose midfielders Caroline Weir and Lucy Graham to injury for this month's World Cup qualifiers.