The number of Covid infections in Scotland has reached record levels in the past week.

As the new term begins and Covid cases soar, BBC Scotland looks at the issues facing schools.

Calls to change Covid isolation rules and remote learning for some pupils make the front pages.

Amber Gibson's brother has already been charged with her murder after her body was found in November.

CalMac apologises for the disruption caused to passengers during an "exceptional period".

David Ojabo didn't play American football growing up in Aberdeenshire. Now he is set to be picked in the first round of the NFL draft.

The SNP MSP had faced a backlash for a tweet she posted about paedophiles last week.

John Swinney warns that Scotland's test system may face "challenges" in the coming days.

Adam Anderson, 22, died in hospital after being found badly hurt in Greenock on Sunday.

A temporary timetable is brought in until 28 January, mainly affecting the central belt.

Everton complete the signing of Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson from Rangers on a five-and-a-half-year deal.

How a heroin addict got himself off drugs to become a Scots Guard.

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

Large scale events have been cancelled due to the rapid rise in cases of the Omicron variant.

There are many things in our favour, but Omicron is spreading fast. What have we learned this week?

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

Could a runny nose be a sign you have Omicron?

Bobby McGregor, Scotland's only medallist at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, revisits his remarkable career.

A temperature of 15.9C was recorded at Achnagart on Saturday, beating the previous record set in 1992.

Dr Gregor Smith and Olympic swimmer Duncan Scott are among Scots recognised by the Queen.

To mark his 80th birthday, BBC Scotland delves into the stories behind Sir Alex Ferguson's time at Aberdeen and Manchester United.

Looking back at the top 20 stories on the BBC Scotland news website in the past year.

Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route.

Fearless 82-year-old Scot Murdoch McGregor is the UK sailor of the year for 2021 after his incredible solo voyage made him the oldest person to circumnavigate Britain.

A blood bank service for dogs helps supply vets with immediate access to blood in emergencies.

New figures show more than 11,000 cases were recorded in Scotland on Boxing Day.

In the Scottish Highlands you’ll find a large herd of reindeer roaming the Cairngorms National Park.

West End production Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a comedy adaption of the classic book.

What issues does new Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes have to solve as he seeks to reignite their title push?

Peter Wright reveals his muted celebrations after winning a second PDC world title and why he has much more left to achieve.

A frustrated Andy Murray loses to world number 76 Facundo Bagnis in Melbourne in his first match of 2022

Derek McInnes signs an 18-month deal to become the new manager of Scottish Championship club Kilmarnock.