Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said booster uptake was lower among social care workers than other sectors.

The prospect of new Covid restrictions and more claims about Glasgow's flagship hospital make Scotland's front pages.

From February all homes in Scotland will be required by law to install interlinked alarms.

The Deputy First minister says the government is "wrestling with the challenge" of Omicron cases.

NHS Fife confirm a cluster of cases linked to a Christmas band night at the Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews.

Serviceman Stephen Cashman, 25, died at the nuclear base in Argyll and Bute on Thursday

The pantomime at the Kings in Edinburgh has an added poignancy in tribute to performer Andy Gray.

The Scottish Fishermen's Federation praised the deal over the "most important commercial stocks".

The 16-year-old was found dead after being reported missing in Hamilton two weeks ago.

The Scottish government confirms another case in the region after an earlier outbreak among 700 birds.

Hospitality businesses say the advice from Public Health Scotland prompted a surge of cancellations.

Opposition parties say the ending of the long-standing policy will see big increases to bills next year.

Britain's Andy Murray splits with long-time coach Jamie Delgado and is working with German Jan de Witt as he plans for the 2022 season.

An independent review contains 50 recommendations for improvement for City of Edinburgh Council.

Commissioner Bruce Adamson has concerns that answers to explicit questions posed to schoolchildren are not confidential.

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

The restrictions are being reviewed on a daily basis due to the rapid rise in cases of the Omicron variant.

Swabs from PCR tests can help identify omicron, but genetic analysis is needed to confirm it.

The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect in October.

Ministers say they are aiming to offer all eligible over-18s a booster by the end of that month.

All children aged 12 to 15 are being offered two doses of Covid vaccine.

Vaccine passports, boosters and lateral flow tests - your questions answered on the first minister's Covid update.

Exploring the case for and against buying land for the purpose of offsetting carbon emissions.

Dundee is to be the location for a £60m arena which is expected to create opportunities for games enthusiasts.

Becky Tyler, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, uses eye-tracking technology to create digital art.

Income tax rates in Scotland are not set to change. But that is not the full story for tax payers north of the border.

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has detailed her tax and spending proposals for the year ahead.

The first minister said Omicron is likely to replace Delta as the dominant form of Covid within days.

Dundee is to be the location for a £60m arena which is expected to create opportunities for games enthusiasts.

The 600ft chimney at the former Longannet power station has been demolished in an explosion.

Michael Yellowlees and his Alaskan husky Luna spent nine months travelling coast-to-coast on foot.

Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman says the time is right to make assisted dying legal.

John Higgins is one victory away from a first Scottish Open title after an impressive 6-1 rout of Ronnie O'Sullivan in the semi-finals.

Rangers will have to find a way past inspired Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon on Sunday if they are to make it four league wins from four under new manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

Clarity is being sought amid confusion over travel protocols for Scottish clubs due to the Covid Omicron variant.

Celtic boss allays injury fears over star striker and says his high tempo methods will not change, St Johnstone line up free agent.

St Johnstone dropped to the bottom of the Scottish Premiership as Teddy Jenks' controversial winner made it three victories in a row for Aberdeen.