Holyrood's finance committee says it is difficult to assess whether the service is affordable or sustainable.

Tartan Army members have made their mark at the tournament despite Scotland's absence.

A palace event that sparked a race row and an apology from Humza Yousaf make Scotland's front pages.

Sir Angus Deaton and Richard Henderson return to the Borders secondary they both attended.

Psychologists and community workers will visit homes to help pupils overcome anxiety, stress and mental health issues.

HMS Glasgow takes its first trip down the River Clyde on a semi-submersible barge.

Robert Warnock, 26, used a mobile phone from jail to instigate a "campaign of terror" in Greenock.

The bells, housed in St John's Kirk in Perth, have been recorded for a Christmas carols collection.

An inquiry into Sheku Bayoh's death in Kirkcaldy in 2015 hears from an expert on the use of force.

Scottish pupils face more strikes next week as teachers' unions formally reject the latest pay offer.

The actor says female members of the Cyrano de Bergerac cast were harassed on a daily basis.

Police said emergency services were called to an area near Durness in Sutherland on Tuesday.

Brian McKillop murdered a stranger after spending a day in the pub celebrating his birthday.

Rural postmasters say they are taking on second jobs in order to keep their branches open.

Breakfasts are being offered at Glasgow Caledonian University to help with the cost-of-living crisis.

Zoe and Ben Sullivan explain how they have been cutting costs as the family’s energy and fuel bills double.

The mother's bill was sky-high because she has to run life support equipment for her daughter, age 12.

The charities and community groups trying to protect their users from the cost of living crisis.

Police joined the search for the bird in Portugal before its GPS tracker kicked back into life.

Carol Hunter's biological mother drank during pregnancy - she now helps other adopted children find success.

There are calls to commemorate those who played in the historic clash against England exactly 150 years ago.

Several sites are bidding to become a new national park but keeping everyone happy is a tricky challenge.

Dr Judith Coles marked her 75th birthday by finally graduating with the degree she began 53 years ago.

The actor talks about the importance of cinema and its history as she receives a film archive award.

On its 25th anniversary, an early GTA producer reveals the trials faced by its original developers.

Doddie Weir's friends and family say the former rugby hero's charity work will continue after his death.

David Stirling, the Scot known as the founder of the SAS, was not what you would expect of a military hero.

Brian McKillop murdered a stranger after spending a day in the pub celebrating his birthday.

Colin and Alex attended a re-enactment of the world's first international football game

A group of volunteers in East Lothian who have been building a replica World War One plane for most than twenty years are hoping to finally fly it in the coming months.

A look back at the life and career of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir.

An early morning fire has ripped through a bowling club in in East Dunbartonshire.

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

Nicola Sturgeon wants to use the next general election as a vote on Scottish independence.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Jim McCafferty was a coach and kit man for the Celtic youth team who also worked for Celtic Boys Club.

Donna Manson, who previously worked in the Scottish Borders, is to take up a top job at Devon County Council.

Batteries thrown into household rubbish bins cause about 700 fires a year in waste facilities, a survey suggests.

The Aberdeenshire property beat competition from Falkirk, Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders.

Suicide and drug deaths are on the rise in Scottish prisons, a new report says.

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital makes progress on infection control but faces staffing challenges.

VAR "is working", insists Ian Maxwell, although the Scottish FA chief executive admits there are concerns over speed and communication.

Celtic are linked with Cho Gue-sung and Mohamed Magdy, but Giorgos Giakoumakis' future with the club may be in doubt.

Ronnie O'Sullivan is out of the Scottish Open after a shock third-round loss to Gary Wilson in Edinburgh.

Former Scotland goalkeeper Alan Rough gives us his memories of the nation's memorable 1978 World Cup campaign.

Ireland scrum-half John Cooney can switch allegiance to Scotland in February under World Rugby’s new eligibility rules.