The parties are exploring different policy areas where they could work together, Nicola Sturgeon has told MSPs.

Scotland's councils need a multi-year financial settlement in order to be sustainable after Covid, a report says.

Claims by Boris Johnson's former aide over the UK government's handling of the pandemic dominate the front pages.

A woman, whose son drowned on holiday, tells how the open water challenge stirred up panic attacks and flashbacks.

Prof Catherine Heymans says she wants to use the title to encourage people to develop passion for science.

Three quarters of contractors anticipate moving into renewables work over the next three to five years, a survey suggests.

Steven Bryceland attacked Christopher Nicol, 27, at the victim's flat in Greenock in September 2019.

Talks on recovery from the pandemic are postponed amid a row between the Scottish, Welsh and UK governments.

More than 800 Covid patients have died at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital since March last year.

Party co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater, and fellow MSP Ross Greer, breached the regulations in an Edinburgh pub.

Some tickets for the Glasgow venue went on sale before the advertised time and have now been cancelled.

Slavia Prague defender Ondrej Kudela has had his appeal against a 10-game ban for racially abusing Rangers' Glen Kamara rejected.

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

Most Scottish councils are now in level two where outdoor socialising can move inside.

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

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

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

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

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.

What could Nicola Sturgeon's deal with the Greens look like, and what's in it for each party?

The Kettle Collective reveals plans for one of the world's tallest buildings to be built in Russia.

Company bosses and managers talk about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health.

The Earl and Countess of Strathearn are attending a series of events during their trip north of the border.

Offshore wind is picking up speed as an engineering project to rival North Sea oil and gas.

Formal exams have been replaced this year by teacher judgement backed up by assessment.

More than £1m of gold and silver historical artefacts were taken in the burglary on Friday night.

Scotland needs a new lord advocate - what are the roles of the top law officer, and what challenges could they face?

The stars sent messages as pupils performed in memory of classmate Daniel Caplan, who died from a rare brain tumour.

Returning boxing hero Josh Taylor has arrived in Scotland to a hero's welcome, but without his belts.

CCTV from a murder trial shows how the killer was captured on camera cleaning inside the victim's car.

A vigil has been held to mark the first anniversary of George Floyd's death in police custody.

Rob Burrow, Stephen Darby and Doddie Weir talk to BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent about their bond and fight for motor neurone disease (MND) awareness.

Ryan Gauld is linked with Benfica as Celtic are reportedly interested in a Barcelona left-back.

Malky Mackay says he has "nothing to hide" after his appointment as Ross County manager was met with criticism by some supporters.

On Saturday, his Manchester City side will play in the Champions League final. But 11 years ago, Riyad Mahrez failed to win a deal at St Mirren after a month-long trial.

Tom English gives out awards and rakes over the coals of another astonishing season on and off the pitch in Scottish football.