Cosla chief Alison Evison says councils face having to cut services and hike taxes to balance the books.

Woodland on the Beinn Eighe reserve will be left to grow and expand without human interference.

Veteran Tory David Davis' harsh words to the PM and Scotland's most wanted man make the front pages.

The Scottish beer giant shipped hundreds of kegs of beer to America which had not been legally approved.

Ministers wanted to tackle the growth of rentals on platforms like Airbnb in popular tourist areas like Edinburgh.

Britain's former world number one Andy Murray produces a subdued display as he loses to Japan's Taro Daniel in the Australian Open second round.

Dr Christine Tait-Burkard believes the restrictions in Scotland's secondary schools could end next month.

Nikolaos Karvounakis, who claimed to be a member of Mexican eco-terror group, left a homemade device in the Edinburgh park.

The former Marine Scotland fisheries officer alleged the incident had taken place in retaliation for whistleblowing.

Angela Marshall, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on Croftfoot Road last Thursday.

A selection of your pictures from across the country capturing the first full moon of 2022.

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

The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect last year.

With changes to Covid rules, there's been some confusion over the differences on each side the border.

The last of the restrictions which were introduced following the emergence of the Omicron variant are to be lifted.

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.

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

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

Chris Ferguson says he was left suicidal after his career in the armed forced ended in 1982.

Pamela Pennycook was 11 when she contracted hepatitis C but wasn't diagnosed for 25 years.

Legislation is being introduced that requires all homes to have interlinked smoke alarms fitted.

The Scottish singer has been working on a musical theatre adaptation of the film Saving Grace.

Hundreds of Scots with learning disabilities have to live far away from their families, a charity says.

The journey from Spain to the Caribbean took 36 days, 3hrs and 33 minutes to complete.

Pamela Pennycook was 11 when she contracted hepatitis C but wasn't diagnosed for 25 years.

The Suddenly I See singer has been collaborating on a project involving Craig Ferguson.

Panorama investigates the roads that kill a jumbo jet's worth of people every three months.

Coastguards around the UK have been marking 200 years of saving lives along the coast and at sea.

CBS reporter says the story of the US man's capture in a Glasgow hospital is "an unbelievable story".

In-form players and improved depth give Scotland a "big opportunity" to challenge for the Six Nations title, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

Celtic hold off West Bromwich Albion interest to sign MK Dons' Matt O'Riley as Aberdeen's Calvin Ramsay attracts more Premier League interest.

Rangers will be without top scorer Alfredo Morelos for the 2 February visit to Celtic after the striker was recalled to the Colombia squad.

With Scottish League 1 leaders Cove Rangers seeking a third promotion in four seasons, BBC Scotland discusses the club's rise with chairman Keith Moorhouse.

European indoor record holder Laura Muir hopes to "go one better" in the 1,000m at next month's World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting.