The leaders of the country's five larger parties went head-to-head in a live BBC Scotland debate.

The party leaders all called each other by their first names - but the deep divisions between them showed.

Reality Check looks at claims about child poverty, renewable energy and mental health.

The £38m hospital in Glasgow played a critical role in the Covid pandemic since it opened in July 2020.

The Holyrood election TV debate and further easing of Covid restrictions make the front pages of Scotland's papers

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says the difference is mostly due to the Barnett Formula.

Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden was Scotland's top attraction last year as Covid restrictions changed visits.

The 35-year-old was arrested after 13 vehicles were damaged in the Aberdeenshire town of Fraserburgh.

The nationalised shipyard building two overdue CalMac ferries finds it hard to recruit extra skilled workers.

People are being told to "stay local" and remain within their local council area for the following three weeks.

Five Rangers players who breached Covid-19 rules have been given a six-game suspension by the Scottish FA.

A Scots teenager received a life-saving stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor during lockdown.

Caroline Kayll suffered fatal injuries during the attack by Paul Robson, who also tried to kill a boy.

The campaign trail also sees the Conservatives pledge to reform the hate crime bill and an SNP focus on young people.

Everything you need to know ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment.

Polling expert Professor John Curtice looks at the issues that will decide the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

The return of Scotland's former first minister to the political fray sends a shockwave through the Holyrood campaign.

We are looking for people from all parts of Scotland to join our voter panel in the run up to May's Holyrood election.

Elections to the Scottish and Welsh parliaments will be held on 6 May.

The winners of the 2020 Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year have been announced.

Cost and confusion are the two main reasons people are not changing to greener options, the BBC finds.

Women who have relocated in the past year tell how difficult it has been to adapt to a new country in a pandemic.

The police said he took his own life after a row with his fiancée - but his family say questions still remain about how he died.

Liam Gallagher, The Courteeners and The Chemical Brothers will headline the event at Glasgow Green.

Now everyone is presumed to be a donor unless they opt out of the organ donation register.

Paul McKeigue shared information with a man who hinted he was a Russian agent, to discredit an NGO.

BBC Scotland's Iain MacInnes looks at Covid's impact on the isles of Skye, Barra and Tiree.

Paul Henderson spent 30 days in ICU and was put in an induced coma when he caught Covid a year ago.

The names Roman, Billie and Maeve are becoming increasingly popular in Scotland, but Isla and Jack top the chart.

The first minister's position is stronger than it has been for weeks - but her government has not escaped criticism.

The bitter dispute between two central characters in the Scottish independence movement is nearing its climax.

The leaders of Scotland's five larger parties take part in their first TV debate ahead of the Holyrood election.

Paul Henderson was among the first of a sudden wave of coronavirus patients that filled Scotland's hospitals a year ago.

Four young Scots share the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on their lives over the past year.

Angus, one of the BBC’s Young Reporters, shows us around the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh

The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats says the arguments over Scottish independence and Brexit have been "exhausting".

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

Two separate studies suggest women under 50 have worse long-term outcomes after being in hospital with Covid.

More details of how Scotland will emerge from lockdown have been announced - here's how the rules are expected to relax.

In the year since the first Covid lockdown, what have been the key moments in Scotland's pandemic?

The Scottish and UK governments have published their timetables for easing of lockdown restrictions.

With the countdown to lockdown easing under way we have the answers to some of our readers' questions.

From 26 April, it is expected all parts of Scotland currently in level 4 will move down to a "modified" level 3.

Heightened expectations of Scotland are a "good thing", says head coach Steve Clarke, as he seeks to arrest a winless start to World Cup qualifying.

Faroe Islands may be underdogs at Hampden but Scotland need to beware the improvements Hakan Ericson's side have made in recent months.

Scotland boss Steve Clarke backs skipper Andrew Robertson amid fan criticism, while Kieran Tierney backs departing Celtic skipper Scott Brown to thrive in management.

Governments may need to "enforce" the regulation of social media companies to stop racist abuse online, says Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson.

Andy Murray says he would like to become a caddie to a professional golfer when his tennis career ends.