There were 1,330 deaths last year, which was down slightly from 1,339 recorded the previous year.

As the latest drug death figures are due to be released recovering addict Kevin says life saving treatment became his sticking plaster.

Jacob Foster, 29, allegedly killed Charmaine O'Donnell at Helensburgh Pier in Argyll and Bute.

The latest news on strike action taking place in Scotland over the summer months lead the papers.

Allegations about North Lanarkshire Council leader Jordan Linden, 27, were published last weekend.

The discoveries include boundary walls of an area occupied by Bonnie Prince Charlie's forces.

The board confirms Hairmyres, Monklands and Wishaw hospitals are all at maximum capacity.

The company says it has taken on projects which include offshore and onshore wind and solar farms.

Acts at the Highland event include Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder, Ash and Emeli Sande.

Badminton player Kirsty Gilmour and para powerlifter Micky Yule will be Team Scotland's flag bearers at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

With no rail services to Glasgow, buses in Greenock face heavy demand from tourists and commuters.

A new report highlights overcrowding and staff shortages at Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock.

People in Orkney tell the BBC they cannot move into homes as firms are not connecting new customers.

Plesiosaur fossils on an ancient African riverbed suggest 'Nessie' could have survived fresh water.

The presenter reveals for the first time that he was the victim of abuse at a Scottish private school.

Scotland's top athletes have made space in their schedules for the Commonwealth Games. But why are they all so keen to compete?

Jazz and folk pianist Fergus McCreadie says it is "astonishing" to have made the best album shortlist.

Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh are among the UK cities that could host the song contest next year.

Cricketer Qasim Sheikh speaks about his treatment following an independent review into racism in the sport in Scotland.

A review concludes that the governance and leadership of the sport in Scotland was institutionally racist.

A high-rise community in Glasgow shows how unused "green desert" space has been transformed.

Drug addiction needs care rather than stigmatisation says the head of Scotland's drug deaths taskforce.

The World's Strongest Man - and his brother - take on three Commonwealth Games sports: rhythmic gymnastics, diving and cricket.

After she was confirmed as one of Scotland's opening ceremony flagbearers, badminton player Kirsty Gilmour tells her 16-year-old self what lies ahead.

With the league season poised to begin on Saturday, we ask members of the 'View From The Terrace' podcast to put their neck on the line with some predictions.

Aberdeen defender nears exit door, Rangers midfielder does not want loan move and Celtic urged to sell defender.

Micky Yule was treated in Birmingham 10 years ago after suffering life-changing injuries on duty with the British Army. He returns as a Commonwealth Games flag bearer.

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa Conference League Qualifying game between Sligo Rovers and Motherwell.