More than 50,000 NHS staff were off work in the week to 11 January, according to official figures.

Offices in Perth, Edinburgh, Cumbernauld and Dunfermline will close amid UK-wide job cuts.

The Duke's loss of his titles and a war of words between the Scottish and UK Tories make the front pages.

The storm felled trees and ripped roofs off buildings -and people in Aberdeenshire are still recovering.

A 55-year-old woman dies after being hit by a car near Rutherglen and an 80-year-old man dies in an accident in Coatbridge.

Aggreko director Aine Finlayson becomes the first woman to lead the body in its 150-year history.

On the 150th anniversary of his death, we tell the story of Bobby and some other dogs who have inspired statues.

It is claimed steps to protect stocks in the Firth of Clyde will have "a horrific impact" on fishing families.

Researchers find vaccination in pregnancy does not increase the risk of complications, but Covid-19 does.

Thomas Smith, 76, hit Adam Pattinson head on as he tried to overtake a van and a truck.

The appointment of David Strang follows the resignation of Prof Catriona Matheson last month.

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

Restrictions on large outdoor events are due to end on 17 January, with other rules being lifted a week later.

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

BBC Scotland answers your questions about the latest Covid restrictions.

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.

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

Some companies are cutting sick pay for unvaccinated staff who have to isolate after exposure to Covid.

Could a runny nose be a sign you have Omicron?

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

Parts of Scotland enjoyed view of lenticular clouds and a striking sunset on Wednesday.

With Holyrood back in session for the new year, what are the big issues facing Scottish politics?

The discovery was made off the west of Scotland by scientists working for Marine Scotland.

Scientists have noted some of the remote archipelago's large mice have a taste for seabirds.

Piotr Pokrzywnicki discovered that he had kidney failure after his whole body became swollen.

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

Senior Conservative MP and Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg says MSPs who want the PM to quit should "go public".

The Scottish Conservative Party leader says Boris Johnson should go after he admitted attending a Downing Street gathering.

The former head of the drug deaths taskforce resigned over being told to tie up her work six months early.

Teacher Michael Shanks set himself a challenge to run every street and lane in the city of Glasgow.

The first minister says there are signs a corner is starting to be turned in the current phase of the pandemic.

Britain's Andy Murray fights back to beat Reilly Opelka at the Sydney Tennis Classic and reach his first ATP Tour level final since 2019.

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou does not expect to make any further signings this month and says midfield target Riley McGree has "decided to look elsewhere" after initial talks.

Partick Thistle manager Ian McCall is relishing a reunion with Kilmarnock counterpart and close friend Derek McInnes in Friday's Scottish Championship game live on BBC Scotland.

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi an injury doubt for Premiership restart, while VAR's introduction in Scottish football is facing a delay.