The alarm was raised after a boat failed to return as planned to Lewis.

The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in north-west Scotland on Wednesday with 70mph gusts possible, as Ben Rich explains.

Experts are examining the ways Scotland's farmers might diversify and adapt to a changing climate.

The actor and former rector of St Andrews says the MSP has understated the psychological effects of rape.

The Celebrity Traitors star bought Ayton Castle earlier this year and the estate will be renovated as part of a TV programme.

Highland Council says motorists should use alternative routes if possible.

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Carmichael John Williamson, 32, from Shetland, has given evidence in his trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.

The incident took place at Ardneil Farm between Portencross and Hunterston in North Ayrshire.

Denby McLaren has a broken vertebra and multiple fractures to her foot

Liam Connolly, 37, entered the Celtic Park pitch after his side were victorious against the Edinburgh club on 16 May.

The BBC's Steven Duff had been investigating an Aberdeenshire care home when he was asked to leave a court hearing in 2018.

Naturalist Martin Gray says it is likely that the young guillemots lacked experience to deal with bad weather.

The prime minister is expected to head to the central belt while SNP members gather in Aberdeen.

Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi claims he was unlawfully taken from Libya to stand trial over the bombing.

The decision by Highland councillors to let a convicted rapist keep his licences has sparked criticism.

Romi Loffler is battling to take her history exam with reasonable adjustments allowing for her condition.

Andy Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit.

Ann Marie Harper, 71, from Prestwick, will be the oldest contender in the competition's 81-year-history.

Kimberley Atkinson assumed her symptoms were depression until her behaviour started to change dramatically.

Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

The Temperance Movement are back with their first album in eight years, after an acrimonious break-up.

She broke the news on BBC Radio Scotland's The Saturday Show which she presents alongside co-host Steven Mill.

The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

The alarm was raised after a boat failed to return as planned to Lewis.

Carmichael John Williamson, 32, from Shetland, has given evidence in his trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.

The Celebrity Traitors star bought Ayton Castle earlier this year and the estate will be renovated as part of a TV programme.

Experts are examining the ways Scotland's farmers might diversify and adapt to a changing climate.

Erin Cuthbert praises Lauren Davidson as Scotland overcome Caroline Weir's absence to set up a World Cup play-off tie with Sweden.

The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

Rangers are under no pressure to sell Olwethu Makhanya - but the 22-year-old South Africa defender is attracting plenty of interest.

Watch the goals as Scotland twice come from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-2 on Paisley and progress 5-2 on aggregate to a Women's World Cup play-off final against Sweden.

Investor Tony Bloom says he would be "really disappointed" if Hearts fail to win the Scottish Premiership by 2035.