The European Causeway, which can carry 410 passengers, spent hours adrift off the coast of Larne.

Police said the 42-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident in Elgin, Moray.

Andrew Taylor, 46, of Galashiels is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The stricken Cairnryan to Larne ferry and the cost of living crisis make Scotland's front pages.

Bank manager Alistair Wilson objected to a nearby hotel's decking plans shortly before he was shot.

Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens have been undergoing a £28m redevelopment since 2019.

More research to examine the sex-related differences in asthma is needed, says Asthma and Lung UK.

Lukasz Czapla denies murdering two-year-old Julius in Muirhouse, Edinburgh, in November 2020.

The new Ferguson boss says the overdue and overbudget CalMac ferries will be finished next year.

Public Health Scotland found the number fell from more than one million to 757,000 this year.

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

Routine screening for 50-70 year olds was paused when the first wave of the pandemic hit Scotland.

Jess Insall, 19, collapsed in a Glasgow pub and woke up with no recollection of what had happened.

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 hairy wood ants have been found to boost carbon absorption in woodland, researchers say.

The photos of stars and galaxies were mainly taken from his back garden for a university project.

The Scottish Trades Union Congress meets this week amid pressure on earnings and pay fights on numerous fronts.

The 63-year-old completed the Etape Loch Ness race after spending 70 days in hospital with Covid.

A red plaque is unveiled for William Fraser, the last firefighter killed in the line of duty in Aberdeen.

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

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

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

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.

Richard Lucas says his party will "listen to local people" as he launches his party's council election manifesto.

Scots DJ Ewan McVicar talks about his international success and turning down Elton John.

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

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.

Tom English asks can a Rangers side ravaged by injuries to key forwards cause yet another upset against RB Leipzig in the last four of the Europa League?

Six-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan extends his lead to 11-5 over Stephen Maguire in their World Championship quarter-final.

Collin Morikawa confirms his place at the Scottish Open, saying he "owes a lot to that tournament" for his Open triumph last year.

Hibernian are in no hurry to appoint a new manager despite Roy Keane's apparent interest in the vacancy.

Aberdeen's Calvin Ramsay wins young player of year prize as clubs fear repercussions of Rangers' sponsorship row with SPFL.