The latest ferry breakdown at Arran throws the spotlight on an increasingly unreliable fleet.

Nataliya Hevak's family cannot shelter in bunkers in Lviv because their son is in a wheelchair.

Hospital waiting time figures and a new electricity pricing plan feature on Scotland's front pages.

A man has been taken to hospital following the blaze on a double decker bus in Glasgow.

About 700,000 Scottish households have until 1 May to submit the form - or face prosecution.

The European Highlander has a "small number" of issues to be fixed before it can return to service.

Cove Rangers win Scottish League 1 and promotion to the Championship after Mitch Megginson's goal secured victory against Dumbarton.

Tatyana Safronova and 14-year-old Serhii are adapting to island life after fleeing the war.

Former Rangers and Scotland goalkeeper Andy Goram is being treated for cancer, the Ibrox club have confirmed.

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry denies embezzling £25,000 from two pro-independence groups.

The fourth week in a row the number of positive tests has dropped, according to official figures.

Christopher Hughes must serve at least 25 years for the murder of Martin Kok outside a sex club.

Combustible cladding is to be banned on new buildings with floors more than 11m above the ground.

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

Most people in England no longer get free PCRs or LFTs, and rules vary across the rest of the UK.

The legal requirement to wear face coverings has ended, but Covid testing continues until the end of April.

What lies behind the surge in cases that has delayed the lifting of the final restrictions?

As well as stopping some infections, jabs "cut the risk" of long Covid in those who still catch the virus.

A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms of coronavirus.

The Arthurs stayed at home to protect seven-year-old twins Orin and Olivia who have a rare disease.

The event near Beauly returns this summer after a two-year break due to the Covid pandemic.

A group of 52 children who fled the war zone speak about settling into their new home in Edinburgh.

Charging for road use could provide boost government coffers as the shift the electric vehicles cuts tax revenue.

Archives of the Munro clan record how grain was stolen and mill was damaged on land it owned at Inverlael.

A Dundee musician feared he would bleed to death after his arm was nearly severed in an industrial accident.

Two schemes are offering discounted rail travel to encourage people to make more journeys on the railways.

A 19-year-old from South Lanarkshire has a little known condition which constantly affects her vision.

Gillian Docherty was living on borrowed time but a drug improved her health so much she had a baby.

The first minister wants people to continue covering their face in public despite there being no legal need.

BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell on the vote that will see more than 1,200 council seats contested.

Elections for all 32 Scottish local councils will be held on 5 May. Here are some of the things to look out for.

Everything you need to know ahead of the Scottish council elections on 5 May.

The SNP party leader says the "immediate priority" of SNP councillors will be supporting families through the cost of living crisis.

Scotland's former first minister calls for more support for families and more urgency in the independence debate.

Perth café owner Katerina White says it is time to "show our beautiful smiles" again.

Relatives remember their lost loved ones as a jihadist is found guilty of conspiring to murder hostages in Syria.

New technology is helping rescue teams search for lost climbers on Britain's highest peaks.

Ten-man Rangers narrow the gap on Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic to three points after rallying to a vital victory at Motherwell.

Britain's Two-time Olympic and current world champion Katie Archibald crashes during the omnium points race while leading the multi-race event at the Track Nations Cup.

After securing a third promotion in four seasons, BBC Scotland discusses the rise of Scottish League 1 champions Cove Rangers with club chairman Keith Moorhouse.

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane is interested in becoming Hibernian manager as Rangers hold talks with Zulte Waragem midfielder Abdoulaye Sissako.