The announcement comes amid criticism of the SQA over plans put in place to replace school exams this year.

A 30-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of 67-year-old Esther Brown on Tuesday.

Falkirk High School will also move to remote learning for a week from Friday as a precautionary measure.

First Bus will install 160 charging points and replace half its fleet with electric buses at its depot in Glasgow.

Friday's front pages focus on Portugal's move to the amber list and the investigation into the death of Esther Brown.

John Swinney says the number of children being treated in hospital for Covid is "on the high side".

Nicola Sturgeon says "money hasn't gone missing" despite a complaint to the police over the SNP's accounts.

The union's Scotland Secretary Gary Smith won just over half the votes in a members' ballot.

The country will join the amber list from Tuesday, as seven others are moved to the red list.

It comes after Boris Johnson hosted virtual summit with the first ministers of Scotland, Wales and NI.

Analysis by KPMG suggests that Scotland's economy could return to pre-Covid levels by early 2021.

The 36-year-old was holding his high reach pole outside his East Lothian house when he was electrocuted.

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

The link between Covid cases and hospital admissions seems to be weakening - but when will we know for sure?

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

Many Scottish council areas will move to level one at the weekend, but some will stay in level two.

The next phase of lockdown easing will see larger groups meeting. So what new freedoms are coming and when?

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.

A woman tells of the terror she felt when thieves broke into her Edinburgh home in the middle of the night.

Whisky producers could benefit but Scotland's sheep farmers are worried about an imminent trade deal between the UK and Australia.

The "highly significant" Chronicle of Fortingall is bought by the National Library of Scotland for £25,000.

People who are immunocompromised cannot be sure the Covid vaccine is offering them full protection.

A group of Edinburgh residents want to buy a 19th Century mansion to create their own community.

Nicola Benedetti and Damon Albarn are some of the big names as the arts festival makes it return.

Amy Corbett turned her childhood passion for creating into a design job and a US TV role as a 'brickmaster' judge.

K66 is being promoted as a new scenic route on and around the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll.

The first minister has defended the system of appeals for pupil assessments.

People who are immunocompromised cannot be sure the Covid vaccine is offering them full protection.

Edita Butkeviciute who was badly injured after being hit by a sofa dropped from a roof says she appreciates life like never before.

The first minister says there are signs targeted public health measures may mean Glasgow can move down to level two restrictions.

A large wildfire near the Glenfinnan Viaduct has been extinguished by firefighters and a helicopter, which waterbombed the flames.

Celtic apply to Uefa for an exemption to allow Ange Postecoglou to become the club's new manager.

Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall on his play-off heroics, making history and why he never gave up on his finals dream.

Celtic prepare for a Norwich City bid for Kristoffer Ajer as they and Rangers vie for Elfsborg defender Joseph Okumu.

Former world number one Andy Murray will not play in the Nottingham grass-court event next week, instead focusing on being fit for Queen's and Wimbledon.

BBC Scotland takes a trip down memory lane by pressing play on the best and worst of the Tartan Army jukebox.