New restrictions on events such as Hogmanay street parties, concerts and major sporting fixtures could be announced.

The men entered the flat while the occupier was out - even though she is not a Scottish Power customer.

The front pages say no rule changes will be made before Christmas but rules could tighten afterwards.

Nicola Sturgeon says people should reduce their contacts but not cancel their Christmas plans.

The first minister and the chief constable of Police Scotland have paid tribute to Vic Emery.

Audit Scotland says failures by the watchdog overseeing MSPs' behaviour could sap public trust.

The Scottish and UK governments will seal an agreement which could lead to up to 2,000 jobs.

Models suggest a peak in Scotland in late January or early February, according to Prof Jason Leitch.

Positive cases and self-isolation are having an increasing impact on trains and other public services.

Organisers say the spread of the Omicron variant has led to the "very difficult decision".

Aslef says the person chosen for a top role in the public body due to take over ScotRail lacks experience.

Reece Sweeney is convicted of murdering Jamie McGready at a flat in Glasgow last August.

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.

The government says shops should introduce greater physical distancing and encourages bars to bring back table service.

The Scottish government says it could not afford to compensate businesses hit by stricter rules.

Nicola Sturgeon has asked the public to take action to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.

Will travel to Scotland from England be banned over Christmas? This and other questions answered.

Based on past vaccination efforts offering and delivering boosts to all adults by the end of December will be challenging.

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

Booster numbers have reached record levels in the fight against the Omicron variant.

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

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.

Conservationists and creel fishers want to stop whales and dolphins getting tangled in fishing gear.

A thousand candles light up the Dumfries Museum as part of a special midwinter event.

It features Holyrood, the Finnieston Crane, SEC Armadillo, thistles and a Charles Rennie Mackintosh-style rose.

One of the last Scots who was an eyewitness to the horrors of the Holocaust has died at the age of 97.

Avian flu has left a reserve on the Solway Coast dealing with "unprecedented" numbers of dead geese.

The BBC's James Cook finds businesses struggling with supplies, recruitment and rising prices.

Experts are investigating why the birds are dying but they believe it is unlikely to be avian flu.

Scotland is "nowhere near" the peak of the Omicron wave, with cases likely to double or treble in coming days, the national clinical director has said.

Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to stay at home as much as they can as the "tsunami" of Omicron cases starts to hit.

Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling Ellis has helped shine a light on sign language users like Phoebe.

Dozens of dead or seriously ill birds have been found on beaches in recent days

The SNP retain control of Moray Council after a tied vote on its administration went to the cutting of playing cards.

Rangers lose legal battle with Sports Direct as Southampton scout Ibrox midfielder.

In the countdown to the big day, BBC Scotland is picking out a selection of Christmas Crackers. Here, Martin Boyle floats in a sumptuous chip for Hibernian.

Shaun Maloney reckons Hibernian is the "perfect place to start" his managerial career as he aims to build "something very special" at Easter Road.

All clubs in the Scottish Professional Football League will undertake daily testing of staff and players under tighter protocols aimed at subduing the spread of Covid-19.

Celtic have been fined £32,587 and Rangers £4,701 following recent incidents involving spectators in Europa League matches.