Scotland's education secretary says it will be a challenge for schools to reopen as normal by 1st February.

The new school term began in Scotland this week - but most pupils and teachers did not return to the classroom.

Craig Ross was quoted as saying food bank users were "far from starving" and more at risk of diabetes.

Mr Leonard says it is in the best interests of the party if he stands down as leader immediately.

Two takeaway owners explain how they will be affected by the latest tightening of the Covid restrictions.

The "under-fire" Scottish Labour leader's resignation and Brexit's impact on fish sales make the front pages.

The environmental regulator has had its emails, internal communications and contacts centre locked.

The Scottish government temporarily deletes the document over concerns it contained sensitive information.

A Scottish shellfish firm owner says he is on the brink of bankruptcy as EU customers desert his business.

More than 50,000 juvenile fish were killed or escaped in the incident on Skye, says an industry body.

Tony Parsons from Tillicoultry vanished in 2017 during a charity bike ride in Bridge of Orchy.

Wrens and goldcrests increased by more than 20% in 2019 after being hit by the "Beast from the East" in 2018.

Nicola Sturgeon announces the areas where restrictions will be tightened in Scotland from Saturday.

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

Scotland's vaccination programme has moved up a gear - but when will you receive a jag?

Some restrictions have been tightened amid concerns the "stay at home" message has not had the same impact.

The NHS is carrying out the biggest vaccination campaign in its history - what safety checks were made?

Do you know how Covid-19 is spreading in your community? Public Health Scotland is providing more detail about the pandemic.

More than 1,000 locations across Scotland will be used for the community vaccination programme.

Scotland is heading into a new coronavirus lockdown - what are the rules in your area?

A second coronavirus vaccine - from Oxford University/AstraZeneca - has been approved.

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

The whole of mainland Scotland was moved into the toughest tier of restrictions from 26 December. Is your area one of the exceptions?

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.

How will Richard Leonard's three years as Scottish Labour leader be remembered?

Nathan Evans's renditions of the ancient songs have racked up millions of views on the video-sharing app.

Lilly Aspell not only plays the young heroine but also performs most of her own stunts in the new film.

A snapshot of the lives of some of the people who have died with coronavirus in Scotland.

Confiscated ham sandwiches, delayed Scottish salmon and other fallout from the new regime.

Professor Alan Dunlop has filled sketchbooks with dozens of detailed drawings of lighthouses.

The Northern Lights were visible overnight from Shetland, Moray and the Highlands.

That is the question an independent investigation has been tasked with answering.

Richard Leonard has said speculation about his leadership was harming Scottish Labour's election chances.

Large parts of Scotland woke up to a blanket of snow on Thursday, including in Rutherglen where conditions became challenging for drivers.

A Scottish postie has seen his live of sea shanties take off on TikTok.

The first minister is tightening Scotland's lockdown with extra restrictions on click-and-collect and takeaway services.

Lilly Aspell got the Wonder Woman 1984 part despite never acting before and does all her own stunts.

Andy Murray is still hopeful of playing in the Australian Open despite not travelling to Melbourne after testing positive for coronavirus.

Four Scottish Premiership matches and a full Championship card will fill the void left by the postponement of the Scottish Cup third round.

Hibernian are close to signing midfielder Chris Cadden as reports conflict about Rangers interest in Coventry City's Gustavo Hamer.

Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie extends his stay with Edinburgh by signing what the club say is the "longest contract" in their history.

Johnny Russell backs himself to return to the Scotland squad in time for the summer's European Championship - if he maintains his good form in the MLS.