The first minister wants to "strike the right balance" between normal life and controlling the virus.

NHS Lothian says the PFI operator of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh needs to carry out more upgrades.

The prime minister's decision to end free universal virus testing in April makes Scotland's front pages.

Figures show that alcohol-specific deaths were 9% higher in 2020 than the annual average in 2017-19.

Christopher Hughes, 33, is accused of killing Martin Kok at a club near Amsterdam in 2016.

The weekend-long event will be held at the Royal Highland Centre near Edinburgh Airport in August.

The 78-year-old's car was in a collision with two other vehicles in Blackridge, West Lothian.

Scottish retailers want a timeline for the lifting of restrictions and clarity over the wearing of face-coverings.

The time Scottish Borders Council took to report concerns to the child protection unit was described as "reprehensible".

Valneva, which had a major Covid vaccine order cancelled by the UK government, is awarded £20m.

Directors recommend a new offer from Kuwait-based National Aviation Services to shareholders.

The sculpture taken in Benin City in 1897 was obtained by the University of Aberdeen in 1957.

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

A further easing of the Covid restrictions in Scotland has taken effect - so what has changed?

New residents will no longer have to isolate if they have a negative PCR test and no Covid symptoms.

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

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

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.

The rise and transformation of one of Scotland's best known businesses, now facing a takeover.

Union Chain Bridge, which links England and Scotland across the River Tweed, is being repaired.

The number of children waiting to access gender identity clinics is soaring and doctors say change is overdue.

Sawmills in the north east of Scotland are working at near-full capacity to process thousands of tonnes of timber.

Kate hopes her work to improve the life of her son can help other people.

Watch highlights as Great Britain have a golden finish to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics with Eve Muirhead's women's curlers crushing Japan 10-3 in Sunday's final.

Heavy Storm Eunice snowfalls have been causing trouble on Scotland's roads.

Community Police Officer Ross Hunter has administered the life saving Naloxone spray to overdosed drug users on two occasions.

The Scottish government aims to make it easier for trans people to have their gender legally recognised.

St Mirren appoint Stephen Robinson as their new manager after a compensation package is agreed with English League One side Morecambe.

Undisputed champion Josh Taylor thinks that, if he fights at his best, it will be a "no contest" against Jack Catterall in Saturday's world title fight.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend adds six players to his Six Nations squad after a host of call-offs.

Andy Murray says he still feels he can "compete at the highest level" as he wins in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is set to return from injury at Rangers, as clubs baulk at VAR costs.