The health secretary warns that new curbs to slow the spread will be announced on Tuesday.

As appointments open to over 30s, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warns new restrictions may be needed.

Most papers lead with the news that every adult in Scotland will be offered a third jab by the new year.

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service says it has has lost 13,000 donors in a year.

The 61-year-old was struck by a black Honda Civic on Newhame Road in Montrose on Saturday.

The man was taken to Edinburgh Royal infirmary, but police have confirmed he died on Friday.

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

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

Santa Claus visited Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital with help from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

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.

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.

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

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.

Rangers and Celtic learn their European opponents on Monday. These are the sides Scotland's clubs could face.

Robbie Fowler and Neil Lennon could be interested in being Hibernian head coach as Celtic agree a deal to sign Reo Hatate from Kawasaki Frontale.

Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers extend manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst's winning league start after a blistering first-half attacking display earned victory at Hearts.

Celtic maintain a four-point gap behind Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers as Tom Rogic's strike earns a narrow home win over Motherwell.

Luca Brecel survives a John Higgins fightback to claim his first ranking title at the Scottish Open on Sunday.