Personnel will be sent to NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Borders to relieve "significant pressure" ahead of the winter period.

Travel will be "significantly impacted" by road closures, congestion and demonstrations during the summit.

The killing of Tory MP Sir David Amess, stabbed at his constituency surgery, leads most of the front pages.

Esther Brown, 67, was attacked by Jason Graham while he was being monitored by police as a sex offender.

The KLM flight to Canada was forced to divert to Prestwick airport after smoke filled the cabin.

Principal Lisa Kerr said it had been "difficult but crucial" to face up to the prestigious Moray school's past.

The A76 was closed for five hours after the fatal collision in New Cumnock on Thursday afternoon.

David Wightman was found by a group of students after two nights alone in the Scottish mountain range.

The RMT warned there will be no trains running anywhere in Scotland during COP26 if the strikes go ahead.

Workers with Canadian Natural Resources (CNR) must get the Covid vaccine before travelling offshore.

Families who have suffered the pain of bereavement want miscarriage leave put into law for all parents.

More than 20% of women admitted to intensive care for Covid since May were pregnant, a study finds.

The scarf has messages about climate change which ask the delegates to take urgent action.

Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater, who plans to join protests at COP26, says "protest is meant to be disruptive".

Antarctic snowfall two-and-half centuries old forms the basis of a new artwork by Wayne Binitie.

Climate anxiety is on the rise, so we spoke to climate scientists about what helps them deal with feelings of hopelessness.

A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK - this is why it's important.

World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life.

A project in south-west Scotland is trying to help people "reconnect" with their local peatlands.

The Scottish government says its targets are some of the toughest in the world - but what progress is being made?

Fast progress is currently being made vaccinating the 12-15 age group in Scotland.

Tattooist John Paterson is using his inking skills to make people more confident in their skin.

Miriam Groot scoops top prize at the World Porridge Making Championships with a savoury vegan recipe.

It is 100 years since a tragedy off the Scots coast in which members of a popular orchestra died.

The party now has a small voice inside the Scottish government rather than a big one in opposition.

West Lothian woman tells of how a dangerous medical condition turned her skin a golden yellow.

Eight places across the country are in the running to succeed 2021-winner Coventry.

A Glasgow nightclub DJ says the lack of cab drivers is putting people at risk after nights out in the city.

Prof David MacMillan says growing up in Scotland meant he learned how to communicate ideas quickly.

The Borders Forest Trust has transformed slice of southern Scotland into a place "full of life".

The MS Romantika ship, which used to operate between Riga and Stockholm, arrived in Scotland on Tuesday.

A large, twin-engine drone is carrying mail between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay.

An employment tribunal accepts evidence of a "horrific culture" in part of Police Scotland.

A family in Aberdeenshire and another in the Scottish Borders take up some climate change challenges.

Ahead of the release of No Time To Die, Bond actors Daniel Craig and Rami Malek have been speaking to BBC Scotland.

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

The vaccine is being offered to children aged 12 and older.

Britons are no longer advised to avoid holidays to destinations including Bangladesh, Gambia and Fiji.

Charting the first 300 days of Scotland's Covid-19 vaccination programme.

The controversial scheme came into effect on 1 October but will not be formally enforced until 18 October.

With more than 80% jabbed and half a million already infected, Scotland is heading towards herd immunity, expert says.

Nicola Sturgeon announces a "grace period" before the new certification rules will be enforced.

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

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

Uefa will not open disciplinary proceedings against Sparta Prague following the booing of Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara last month.

Motherwell striker Kevin van Veen tells BBC Scotland about a career of heartbreak at PSV Eindhoven, part-time plastering and a failed move to China.

Dundee and Aberdeen meet on Saturday, but not until 18:00. This is why the clubs have opted to trial a later kick-off slot.

Steven Gerrard says he is "very much focused" on his job at Rangers as he plays down speculation linking him with the Newcastle United job.

Steven Gerrard ideal for Newcastle, says former Premier League midfielder.