Pubs and restaurants can also serve alcohol indoors as most of Scotland moves to level two restrictions.

The FM's criticism of "selfish" Rangers fans and the relaxation of Covid rules makes the front pages.

Cases have continued to rise and neighbouring East Renfrewshire has overtaken Moray for new infections.

The operators of a family-run cinema in the Borders say it is a "relief" to welcome back customers.

Five police officers were injured and 28 people arrested as trouble flared in Glasgow city centre.

The Shetland islands, which have never had a dedicated Pride event, will stage the festival in June 2022.

It came after the city's George Square was cleared of debris left by Rangers fans celebrating their club's title win.

As bars, pubs and restaurants prepare to welcome customers back indoors, some will not reopen at all.

Groups of four females were reported to be behind two separate incidents in Ayrshire.

The smash happened on the A950 Mintlaw to New Pitsligo road in Aberdeenshire at about 17:50 on Friday.

More than two-thirds of the adult population has been reached by the vaccination programme.

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

Millions of people will be able to hug loved ones again from Monday. But can you minimise the risk?

The next phase of lockdown easing will see people meeting up indoors. So what new freedoms are coming and when?

From 17 May, people going to countries on the approved "green list" will not need to quarantine on their return.

Every adult who tested positive for the virus will be asked to tell researchers how it affected their life.

Most Scottish councils will move from level three to level two where outdoor socialising can move inside.

More Covid restrictions are due to be eased in Scotland, but has the decline in cases been slowing?

A small number of cases in Grantown-on-Spey involve a variant which is not one of the main strains in the UK.

The former Scottish first minister and SNP leader gambled on a breakaway new party and lost. Is this the end?

As a Polish community tries to buy its historic home in Kirkcaldy, we look back at some of the stories of its members.

Vicky Haylott says not enough was done to ensure blind people could properly access the voting process.

Double tragedy hit Graeme Carling when Covid took his mother Margaret, then his father Graeme the same night.

Katy Malone is involved in work to protect Great Britain's last populations of the rare great yellow.

Six voters share their thoughts on the result of the Scottish parliamentary election.

One of the few clues to the soldier's identity is a scrap of paper with the name Keller Len Scott written on it.

A total of 1,300 oysters have been suspended in the water as part of a restoration project.

Rangers fans have marched on Glasgow's George Square to mark the club's title win.

A mum vaccinated as first doses in Scotland reached three million people says she is just looking forward to some normality returning for her daughter.

People who had surrounded an immigration van holding two men cheered when they were released by police.

The SNP holds one of its Westminster seats in a by-election after seeing off a challenge from Labour.

Holyrood MSPs have been sworn in for the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament.

The new Holyrood class of 2021 has been chosen and some have been reflecting on their next steps.

What are the facts and figures which tell the story of the Scottish Parliament election results?

The picture across Scotland as the SNP win a fourth consecutive victory in the Scottish Parliament.

After two days of counting here are some of the key outcomes of the Holyrood 2021 vote.

Kilmarnock face a play-off against Dundee for their Scottish Premiership survival despite a comfortable win against Hamilton Academical on the final day of the season.

There are arguably 11 places up for grabs in Scotland's extended 26-man squad for Euro 2020. But who would you give those spots to?

Six sides have season climaxes of their own to look forward to that could make history ahead of SPFL play-off finals.

Manager John Hughes says the "football gods" shined on Ross County as they secure their place in the Scottish Premiership with a win over Motherwell.

Eddie Howe appointment at Celtic expected to take longer as Aberdeen duo are targeted by English clubs.