Hundreds of schools had been due to close next week alongside a fresh round of strikes by refuse workers

Callers to contact tracers faced a "greater risk" of getting the wrong advice, a watchdog rules.

Unions backing a new pay offer and concerns about the Queen's health make the front pages.

Workmen uncover "exciting" story of high society living just 200 yards from the slums of Edinburgh.

Ben McCulloch, 27, drove Stephen Quigley to hospital in Paisley but he died outside a closed ward.

Onshore wind farms could be built across the peninsula, some taller than skyscrapers.

Rescue teams have been searching for Andy Samuel, 59, around the Isle of Rum.

Scotland's largest teaching union is recommending its members reject a pay offer from councils.

The 27-year-old is jailed for nine years for after being found guilty of 12 charges, including abduction.

Andy Murray's hopes of reaching the US Open fourth round are ruined by Italy's Matteo Berrettini, while Jack Draper retires injured from his third-round match.

The family of Alan Taylor who went missing from Dundee last year have been informed.

The decision was taken for the comfort of the Queen who has been suffering mobility problems.

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Lisa Megginson had her transvaginal mesh tape surgically removed after years of health problems.

Katie Gregson-MacLeod became an overnight hit after posting a 45-second song clip.

The Palm squirrel turned up in Aberdeen on a boat after a journey from as far afield as India.

The Douglas nugget found in a river in Perthshire in 2017 is estimated to be worth £50,000.

The body which speaks for Scotland's small businesses says hikes of 500% are not unusual.

Scoraig in the north west Highlands has long had to make careful use of its electricity supply.

The hit children's TV show Balamory will return to the BBC iPlayer, as the show marks 20 years since it first aired.

Refuse workers from 13 of Scotland's 32 councils have gone on strike in a row over pay but which councils are affected?

A Scottish singer signs a record deal on the back of massive success on TikTok.

Hayley is a single mum who dedicates time to helping late night partygoers on the busy streets of Edinburgh.

The event centres on the creation of a stone dyke to keep in North Ronaldsay's seaweed-eating sheep.

A clear up is under way in Scotland's capital after a first wave of industrial action by bin workers came to an end.

Bins are overflowing around the city as a result of the bin strike.

Melanie Finlay suffers greater pain when the weather is cold and will struggle with sky-high energy bills.

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Mother of 12, Zoe Sullivan, explains how she cuts costs as her family's energy and fuel bills double.

Charity says parents of children with life-limiting conditions are struggling to afford to care for them at home.

Aboyne, which contends with extreme temperatures, is reeling from the cost of living crisis.

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BBC Scotland pundit Kenny Miller thinks the form shown by Celtic and Rangers ensures a thrilling first Old Firm derby of the season.

Rangers delay decision on new broadcast deal, former Celtic striker says Champions League opener is far bigger than Old Firm derby...

Celtic host Rangers in the first Old Firm derby of the season on Saturday. BBC Scotland explains why the matches between the Glasgow rivals are likely to decide the fate of the title.

Ciara Mageean beats Laura Muir and smashes the Irish record to clinch a sensational 1500m win at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels.

Scotland succumb to a friendly defeat in the Netherlands in their penultimate match before the World Cup play-offs.