The Scottish government says the lockdown changes are designed to help reunite families and close friends.

A wind turbine platform contract is set to create 290 jobs based around the Methil yard with work starting in July.

Now that the top priority groups have been vaccinated, BBC Scotland speaks to those still waiting.

The SNP's Holyrood manifesto launch and Prince Philip's farewell make the front pages of Scotland's newspapers.

Everything you need to know about the Scottish Liberal Democrats ahead of their election manifesto launch.

Sisters Allison Kerr and Karen Owens both needed heart transplants - one of them is still waiting.

The BBC’s Connor Gillies takes a look at how the upcoming elections in Scotland could affect the likelihood of an indyref2.

Visitors will be welcomed back to rural communities but there is "nervousness" after last year's parking and litter problems.

Steven Day lied about his mother dying and having cancer to cover up his deceit, a court hears.

The SNP manifesto promises to increase frontline health spending by 20% if the party wins the election.

The owners of the landmark Edinburgh department store say they are "very surprised" the signs have been removed.

The 59-year-old carried out a series of attacks over 20 years in West Lothian, Fife, and Glasgow.

Douglas Ross says people can stop another independence referendum if they use their second vote for the Conservatives.

The 46-year-old is accused of repeatedly striking Jacqueline Grant on the head and body with a knife.

Helen Whitelaw appeared on Tipping Point before Motor Neurone Disease rendered her speechless.

BBC Scotland correspondents analyse the pledges in the election manifesto of the SNP.

The BBC’s Connor Gillies talks through how your vote counts in the Holyrood election on 6 May.

A rundown of the party's main policies ahead of next month's Scottish Parliament elections.

BBC Scotland correspondents analyse the pledges in the election manifesto of the Scottish Green Party.

Prof Sir John Curtice looks at what the polls tell us about the Holyrood election race so far.

A rundown of the party's main policies ahead of next month's Scottish Parliament elections.

Holyrood election campaigning is to resume but will the suspension have any impact on the election?

A new crop of MSPs will be elected on 6 May - but how well will they reflect the population voting for them?

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

Find out who is standing in your area in the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

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

The BBC's James Cook visits the Isle of Seil to discover how people there have coped over the past year.

Fair Isle is one of the UK's most remote communities - but every adult has now had a second vaccine.

Surfers from Scotland, England and Wales competed for the chance to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.

Recent financial results show there are contrasting fortunes in the business of fashion and apparel.

Photographer Dylan Nardini says his passion for landscapes developed through driving trains for 28 years.

Tributes are paid in Scotland to the Duke of Edinburgh following his death at the age of 99.

Images of the Duke of Edinburgh during a close association with Scotland which spanned almost 90 years.

The parents of Leonie Baigan, who took her own life, urge people struggling with their mental health to seek help.

Tracy Hadlow invited BBC Scotland to film the funeral of her son, Nathan, who died of a drugs overdose aged just 20.

Nursing staff say the volume of Covid patients has been overwhelming at times.

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.

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

The Scottish National Party has been setting out its manifesto priorities for the Holyrood election.

The Scottish Greens say their plans could create more than 100,000 new jobs as part of the economic recovery.

The 105th Regiment Royal Artillery fired one round every minute from ceremonial guns as part of a day of remembrance

Educated in Moray, the Duke of Edinburgh formed a long-lasting link with Scotland and its people.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

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

With the country opening up a little more on Friday, here are five things about the state of the pandemic.

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

The lifting of more restrictions depends on continued progress in tackling the outbreak.

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

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.

Players from English Premier League clubs are among those ready to "disrupt" games if racism is not taken more seriously, Livingston captain Marvin Bartley reveals.

An Old Firm derby and a new start for Aberdeen are just some of the things to look forward to as the Scottish Cup reaches the last 16.

Plans for fans at play-off matches, Celtic made late bid to keep captain, says new Aberdeen boss...

Stephen Glass believes he will prove wrong those who doubt he has enough experience to be manager and will "bring back the good times for Aberdeen".