Dozens of residents from a housing estate in Ayr spend a second night out of their homes following the blast.

Online sessions with specialist officers have been scheduled 'as a priority' for Thursday and Friday.

The devastating aftermath of an explosion at a housing estate in Ayr make Scotland's front pages.

Third Covid vaccine doses for some groups will now be available from November rather than October.

The advertising watchdog says three Brewdog adverts for a gold can competition were "misleading".

A Glasgow shopowner says he's excited about the summit but concerned about protests and road closures.

Network Rail expects the station near Inverness Airport to be completed in December next year.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Justin McLaughlin in Glasgow.

William Leiper's body was discovered in Househill Park in the Pollok area of the city on 4 August.

It means secondary pupils must continue to cover their faces even when seated in the classroom.

Gaby Williamson came up with the idea for the boxes of toys and books after her father died from cancer.

The US climate envoy says decisions have to be made now to avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit.

Travel will be "significantly impacted" by road closures, congestion and demonstrations during the summit.

Professor Jim Skea has called on world leaders to "step up to the plate" at the COP26 summit.

What will the impact be on Glasgow, during talks that could bring major changes to lives across the world?

The former US president is expected to meet young climate activists during his visit to the UN summit.

People from the Queen to Greta Thunberg are calling for action - so what should that action be?

The scarf has messages about climate change which ask the delegates to take urgent action.

Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater, who plans to join protests at COP26, says "protest is meant to be disruptive".

Antarctic snowfall two-and-half centuries old forms the basis of a new artwork by Wayne Binitie.

Climate anxiety is on the rise, so we spoke to climate scientists about what helps them deal with feelings of hopelessness.

A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK - this is why it's important.

World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life.

A project in south-west Scotland is trying to help people "reconnect" with their local peatlands.

The Scottish government says its targets are some of the toughest in the world - but what progress is being made?

Employers are having to think of more imaginative alternative ways of responding to the staff shortages.

Families who have suffered the pain of bereavement want miscarriage leave put into law for all parents.

Fast progress is currently being made vaccinating the 12-15 age group in Scotland.

Tattooist John Paterson is using his inking skills to make people more confident in their skin.

The party now has a small voice inside the Scottish government rather than a big one in opposition.

Resident describes the moments after hearing the blast in South Ayrshire

The MS Romantika ship, which used to operate between Riga and Stockholm, arrived in Scotland on Tuesday.

A large, twin-engine drone is carrying mail between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay.

An employment tribunal accepts evidence of a "horrific culture" in part of Police Scotland.

A family in Aberdeenshire and another in the Scottish Borders take up some climate change challenges.

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

Blood results show it gets the body to mount an immune response to fight coronavirus.

The vaccine is being offered to children aged 12 and older.

Britons are no longer advised to avoid holidays to destinations including Bangladesh, Gambia and Fiji.

Charting the first 300 days of Scotland's Covid-19 vaccination programme.

The controversial scheme came into effect on 1 October but will not be formally enforced until 18 October.

With more than 80% jabbed and half a million already infected, Scotland is heading towards herd immunity, expert says.

Nicola Sturgeon announces a "grace period" before the new certification rules will be enforced.

Scotland's levels system of restrictions have come to an end - but what does that mean people can do?

Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

Andy Murray shows all of his quality and fight to edge past Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling European Open first-round match.

Scotland take a big step towards qualifying for the Super 12s stage of the Men's T20 World Cup with a second win in three days.

A "more stable" Celtic kept their Europa League knockout hopes alive with a deserved win over Hungarian champions Ferencvaros, says manager Ange Postecoglou.

Everton prepare a fresh bid for Rangers' Nathan Patterson as Aberdeen boss points the finger at his underperforming senior players.

Watch the best of Richie Berrington's 70 off 49 balls as Scotland beat Papua New Guinea by 17 runs at the Men's T20 World Cup.