Almost every school is closed during the first Scotland-wide teachers' strike since the 1980s.

The ruling on the right to hold a referendum leaves questions hanging and a nation divided, says BBC's James Cook.

Most of Scotland's papers lead with the unanimous Supreme Court decision to rule out a referendum next year.

A BBC podcast claims evidence pointed to John Irvine McInnes, the cousin of a senior police officer.

The health secretary says the action was taken due to concerns about the board's leadership.

A first picture of Hazel Nairn is issued after she was feared swept away in last Friday's floods.

The coin bearing the name of Sponsian was considered apocryphal and had been locked away in a museum cupboard.

Elevated levels of a potentially harmful bug have been found in a system at the hospital in Lewis.

The SNP leader says she will use the next general election as an attempt to show a majority support for independence.

Royal Mail said it had made its "best and final offer" and accused the union of "holding Christmas to ransom".

The website iSpoof, used by criminals to make fake calls, has been taken down.

A special rapporteur has expressed concerns about the Scottish government's proposed legislation.

Judges have said the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to hold an independence referendum.

The judges made clear Holyrood cannot legislate for an independence referendum without Westminster's agreement.

The Scottish government has lost its case in the Supreme Court - so what happens now?

Nicola Sturgeon has set out her proposals for currency, borders and debt in an independent Scotland.

The annual British Social Attitudes report shows attitudes towards Scotland's constitutional status have polarised.

Five voters share their views on Scottish independence ahead of Nicola Sturgeon's major statement.

In advancing her case for independence, Nicola Sturgeon was candid about the difficulties involved, says Douglas Fraser.

A mother says it is the greatest feeling in the world that her son has reached his first birthday.

Jade Edward will represent Scotland at the World Para Surfing Championship in California next month.

The restaurant worker says she was not given protective clothing when emptying a container of cleaning fluid.

Former Scotland player Scott Hastings pays tribute to a school friend who died from cancer.

The former Doctor Who actor thanked his parents as he accepted an award at the Bafta Scotland ceremony.

Coaches from grassroots clubs across the country have been working with youngsters in Africa.

The biggest Scottish teachers' strike in decades will bring learning to a standstill next Thursday.

The Supreme Court ruled an independence referendum cannot be held without the UK government's consent.

Nicola Sturgeon has said the SNP will use the next general election as an attempt to show a majority of people in Scotland support independence.

A young Aberdeenshire girl is set to represent Scotland at the World Para Surfing Championship in California.

A dyslexic solicitor tells how he was called out for using his phone in court to help him read notes.

Ncuti Gatwa says he will draw on his time at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for his role as Doctor Who.

The government has extended the windfall tax on oil and gas companies.

A weekly update on Covid-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland.

Which of the spending cuts and tax rises announced by the Chancellor will affect people in Scotland?

Most schools in Scotland are closed, in the first of a series of teachers' strikes.

Widespread changes to UK constituencies in Scotland are being drawn up, including the loss of two MPs.

A year on from COP26 in Glasgow what progress is Scotland making on its climate change targets?

What changes are planned for the gender recognition process, and why are they so controversial?

Why is the Scottish government having to cut its budget, and what will it mean for our public services?

The Duke of York was shouted at as he walked behind the Queen's coffin in Edinburgh.

The community of Uig - including its GP surgery and school - rely on the signal for online services.

The EIS had said there are serious concerns over the safety of staff at an Aberdeen school.

They are worried about the size and design of the proposed new secondary in Peebles.

The 48-year-old man was involved in a crash with a car on the B961 at Monikie on Tuesday night.

Ronnie Alexander, 74, died after being found lying in snow at a wind farm in East Ayrshire.

Japanese defender Yuki Kobayashi, 22, has agreed to join Celtic from Vissel Kobe on a five-year contract, the club have announced.

Rangers are preparing to make an approach to QPR for manager Michael Beale, who is the number contender to replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

Hibernian winger Martin Boyle will miss the rest of the season after having a knee operation.

Undefeated Dean Sutherland is full of confidence as he steps up in weight for a crack at the Commonwealth super-welterweight title in front of a home crowd in Aberdeen.