Multiple factors will determine when an easing of restrictions comes, from vaccine effectiveness to hospital admissions rates.

BBC Scotland spends the day with an ambulance crew who say that Covid has increased pressure but they are coping.

Tugs and lifeboats were sent to assist a drilling ship which broke free from moorings in the Firth of Clyde.

The planned phased return to school and the death of NHS fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore make the front pages.

MSPs will vote on a motion calling for an investigation into the former US president's business interests

About 4,500 properties in Aberdeenshire and Moray are affected and residents are told to turn off their supply.

Athletes will be able to train at Scotland's first permanent school-based beach volleyball hub in Edinburgh.

The country's youngest primary and nursery pupils are likely to return to the classroom from 22 February.

A £7.75m Scottish government funding package will offer support to fishermen, businesses and harbours.

MSPs say they have concluded that messages they received from the Crown Office are not relevant to the committee's work.

The first minister says "managed quarantine" will apply to all travellers arriving directly into Scotland.

Shaun Gatti was jailed for five years and three months for causing the death of 15-year-old Robyn Fryar

Scotland's daily vaccinations hit a new high but they are still some way behind the other UK nations.

Former Scottish Justice Secretary 'bemused' by MP's removal from SNP front bench at Westminster.

The Scottish Retail Consortium has called for a national strategy to support the industry.

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

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

Gamers in Glasgow tell BBC Scotland how their hobby has helped them cope during the pandemic.

BBC Scotland's Marc Ellison examines the latest data to find out how coronavirus is affecting neighbourhoods across Scotland.

Peacetime excess deaths for 2020 were the highest in Scotland since 1891, official figures show.

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

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

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?

Fewer elderly people in the community have been immunised, but nearly all care homes have had residents vaccinated.

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?

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

Scotland opens new mass vaccination centres as it aims to protect the oldest and most vulnerable from Covid illness.

Three conservation charities are exploring public attitudes to bringing back the predator in the future.

Lisa Wood has spent hours in the cold taking close up photographs of icy formations around her home.

Local photographer Greg MacVean managed to get a shot from a boat on Sunday of its tail breaching the water.

Oil worker Wullie Kirkcaldy lost his job when the Covid pandemic hit and is now relying on Universal Credit.

Four people living in rural Scotland describe the impact of the pandemic on their lives.

Income tax payers in Scotland will face slightly smaller bills. But how much smaller? Have a look at these example salaries.

An overview of the key points from the Scottish government's budget for the coming financial year.

Tugs and lifeboats were deployed after a drilling ship broke free from moorings off the coast of North Ayrshire.

Oil worker Wullie Kirkcaldy outlines how he has struggled through the pandemic after losing his job.

Smoke was seen coming from the roof at the BBC Scotland headquarters in Glasgow.

Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar outline what needs to be done to win back voters.

An "ice breaker" has been captured in beautiful drone footage coming in from the sea in Shetland.

Neil Lennon "got the reaction I wanted" after his side ease some of the mounting pressure on him by thrashing managerless Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership.

Hibernian need to "stay focussed and ignore the noise" after returning to third in the Scottish Premiership, says head coach Jack Ross.

Livingston earn their first win at Pittodrie since 2004 with a 2-0 victory against Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership.

BBC Scotland sits down with Scotland prop Gordon Reid to rewatch the astonishing 2019 Calcutta Cup draw at Twickenham.

Ross County boss John Hughes tells BBC Scotland about his obsessions while out of football, and his wish to beat his old friend, turned rival Brian Rice.