A further 2,622 people test positive for coronavirus as Scots were urged to have a safe Hogmanay.

Newly-released papers show the government thought the yard's fortunes had declined almost irreparably.

Daily Covid cases reach a record high and a "propaganda" row over a Brexit film make the front pages.

Former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty dies at the age of 92 following a long illness.

The UK will now leave a 12-week gap between both parts of the Covid vaccination, rather than 21 days.

National World, a media takeover vehicle led by industry veteran David Montgomery, buys JPI.

Despite a very tough year for Scottish business, much has been positive.

A look back at some of the defining moments from a year we’ll never forget.

The UK leaves the European single market and customs union an hour before midnight and a new relationship with the EU begins.

Linda and Alan Stewart's Rainbow Room hairdressing franchise and St Johnstone FC were among businesses named by HMRC.

NHS Shetland says some people are "quite unwell", but that there have been no hospital admissions.

Mekala Osborne was given a 5% chance of survival when she became became critically ill while travelling.

A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

The Oxford vaccine has now been approved for use - but when will you receive a jag?

The latest coronavirus restrictions are taking effect - but what are the rules in your area?

The stories of some of the 6,000 people who have lost their lives to coronavirus in Scotland.

The whole of mainland Scotland will be in the toughest restrictions from 26 December. Is your area one of the exceptions?

How has a new coronavirus variant become the most common form of the virus in parts of England?

From Boxing Day mainland Scotland will be in the country's toughest tier of restrictions for at least three weeks

The five-level system has been in force since 2 November - with a weekly review of how it applies to council areas.

Fare Well, a three-part series, sees drones forming images across the skies of Scotland.

Volunteers, scientists and politicians who went above and beyond during the pandemic are recognised by the Queen.

Looking back at the top 20 stories on the BBC Scotland news website in the past year.

Only An Excuse star Jonathan Watson and creator Phil Differ say now is the right time for the final whistle.

Scots rower recalls being forced to abandon his storm-damaged boat during bid to cross Atlantic.

Fishing was one of the sticking points of the UK-EU trade negotiations but now a deal has been done.

BBC Scotland looks back at some of the positive stories that emerged during the course of the pandemic.

Ramsay MacMahon has dreamt of seeing the aurora borealis since he was a child.

An amateur photographer shares her passion for creating tiny scenes with food and model figures.

Fifty years on, retired headteacher Martin Stephen thanks the lifeboat crew who saved his life near Dunbar harbour.

A new centre is being created in Fife amid a growing interest in dry stone walling.

A group of local ski students have been taking advantage of the winter snow on a closed mountain road.

Amari, aged 8, reflects on the year Scotland's had with a poem.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been lighting up the skies online with a drone display of Scottish icons.

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will ensure Scotland's over 50s can be vaccinated by the spring, says Scotland's health secretary Jeane Freeman.

Why news on this vaccine is particularly important for people living in the UK.

Former Chelsea, Man Utd and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty, who has died aged 92, will be remembered for one of the most colourful careers.

BBC Scotland analyses where it has gone wrong for Motherwell in light of manager Stephen Robinson's departure.

Britain's former world number one Andy Murray pulls out of next week's ATP event in Delray Beach - but not because of injury concerns.

Stephen Robinson resigns as manager of Motherwell after Wednesday's defeat by Kilmarnock left his side without a win in nine matches.

The disrupted nature of 2020 has not dampened the drama as Tom English reflects on Scottish football's goings on in 2020.