Experts and politicians say Scotland needs to learn to live with Covid for the "foreseeable future".

The justice secretary says work is being done to offer alternatives to custodial sentences.

The first minister's plans for restrictions and new revelations on a No10 lockdown party make the front pages.

Scots actor Carmen Pieraccini says her most rewarding role is being a clowndoctor for sick children.

The 24-year-old was bundled into a car in Edinburgh and taken back to his shop after his shift.

Morton Eadie made the comment to detectives following the death of Kenny Reilly in Glasgow in 2018.

Experts say the numbers of barnacle geese dying has fallen - but warn there could be another spike.

Employees of a Scottish hospitality group allege numerous health and safety failings, which it denies.

Professor Jason Leitch says Scotland's Covid rules are reducing the size of the Omicron wave.

Police warn motorists they are putting others at risk if they fail to demist their windows properly.

Adam Anderson, 22, died in hospital after being found badly hurt in a car park on Sunday 2 January.

Scotland's fire service will in future check whether a fire has been detected before despatching crews.

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

As pupils return to class, we look at the picture across Scotland on how the pandemic is being felt.

Scotland's one million confirmed cases is a big underestimate of the actual number of infections.

BBC Scotland answers your questions about the latest Covid restrictions, from testing to travel.

Changes to testing and self isolation rules have been made amid the Omicron variant surge.

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

Could a runny nose be a sign you have Omicron?

Medical teams around the world are learning which medicines work best against Covid.

The Scottish government has deferred IVF treatment for unvaccinated women over Omicron concerns.

Reactor 4 at Hunterston B in North Ayrshire goes offline for the final time after five decades.

Scotland's largest hospital for 'mentally deficient' people closed 20 years ago amid claims of torture and neglect.

A leading dentist says fewer people now need dentures - but there will always be some who need false teeth.

Michael Shanks has run 6,000 Glasgow streets but says he is more of an explorer than an athlete.

The move brings Scotland into line with the rest of the UK by cutting the isolation period from 10 days to seven.

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.

John Higgins moves into the quarter-finals of the Masters with an emphatic 6-2 victory over UK champion Zhao Xintong at Alexandra Palace.

Almost 100 Scottish Premiership players are in the final few months of their contract. Who makes your XI of potential free agents?

Graham Alexander says there is "more to achieve" as Motherwell manager after extending his stay until 2025.

Hibs receive improved offer for forward Martin Boyle as Premiership clubs braced for fan limits to remain.

Former British bantamweight champion Kash Farooq tells BBC Scotland he plans to move into training now that he has been forced to retire at the age of 26.