Scotland BBC

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:43:57 GMT
Voting under way for the 2026 Holyrood election
Polling stations will remain open until 22:00, though the first results are not expected until Friday afternoon.

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:52:07 GMT
'My mum was murdered - remember her for how she lived her life'
Amanda Kerr believes her mum Dawn would be proud of her for helping victims of domestic abuse.

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:46:06 GMT
Scotland's papers: Voters go to the polls and former council leader jailed
A review of some of the stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:17:35 GMT
Eight-year asbestos compensation fight but still no cash
The family of Robert Crozier have been left "disgusted" by the length of their legal battle with Scottish Power.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:20:13 GMT
When Scotland qualified for the World Cup... but didn't go
Scotland waited 28 years to be part of this year's World Cup - back in 1950 they turned it down.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:20:51 GMT
The Glasgow streets blighted by water problems since Christmas
People living in the city's Sighthill area have regularly lost their water supply since Christmas Day last year.

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:16:37 GMT
Sixteen people ill after visiting petting farm in Edinburgh
NHS Lothian is investigating the cases at Craigies Farm in South Queensferry.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:32:53 GMT
Motherwell FC sponsors jailed for running £12m cocaine operation
David Stephen and Shaun Brown claimed to be respectable businessmen but were making profits from drugs.

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:45:26 GMT
Two taken to hospital after four-vehicle A90 crash
Emergency services were called to the collision which happened north of Ellon.

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:27:17 GMT
Former council leader jailed for sexually assaulting young men
Jordan Linden stood down as leader of North Lanarkshire Council in 2022 after the allegations emerged.

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:15:21 GMT
Police name man who died after being hit by car in Dumfries
Graham Wight died at the scene after being struck by a silver Ford Fiesta on the A75.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:39:16 GMT
Snow in Shetland after UK's coldest May night in five years
The Met Office says a temperature of -6.1C was recorded in Altnaharra in the Highlands.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:45:02 GMT
Teenager murdered man while on bail for earlier knife attack
The boy, who was 16 at the time, chased and killed 22-year-old John McNab in Edinburgh last September.

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:55:21 GMT
Woman raped in daylight attack at Fife park
The scene has been cordoned off since the incident and uniformed officers remain at Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:23:48 GMT
Dual-national baby refused entry to UK after passport rule change
The eleven-month-old was born in Scotland but has an Austrian passport.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:04:45 GMT
Body found close to island where monk went missing
A search was launched for Justin Evans, 24, after he disappeared from the Orkney island of Papa Stronsay last month.

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:36:37 GMT
Attempted murder charge after woman hit by off-road motorbike
A 29-year-old woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:52:39 GMT
Firearms officers seize guns found in Glasgow street
Specialist firearms officers were among those sent to Tynecastle Street in Springboig on Tuesday.

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:56:31 GMT
Former MSP's drink-driving case delayed
Colin Smyth is alleged to have committed the offence on the High Street in Edinburgh last year.

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:21:31 GMT
How fixing shower heads helped Inverness Caley Jags to league glory
Owner Alan Savage says sorting out "simple things" were key to recovery from financial doldrums.

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Scotcast: What is fuelling teenage knife crime?
A 17-year-old has admitted murdering John McNab.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:17:27 GMT
Removing 30% of my penis saved my life – this is why I let the surgery be filmed
Alastair Munro's surgery features on the series Surgeons: At the Edge of Life on BBC Two on Wednesday.

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:13:13 GMT
Teacher's Alzheimer's-inspired designs to feature in Met Gala exhibition
Nadia Pinkney created the collection for her fashion degree at Heriot Watt University in 2016.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:05:31 GMT
Scotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:59:46 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:36:50 GMT
Entertain me! Why Gen Z wants more than the traditional pub
Under-30s prefer "experiences" and pre-arranged activities with people they know to jostling with crowds of strangers in a packed pub.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:16:44 GMT
I found a 1940s treasure trove under the floorboards of my new flat
Kirsty Geddes found the artefacts under the floorboards of a Dumfries attic.

Sun, 03 May 2026 08:14:25 GMT
The Scot helping drive forward a new Formula 1 team
Allan McNish knows more than most about motorsport's highs and lows as he starts a new role with Audi.

Sun, 03 May 2026 08:14:37 GMT
The stolen trophy that honours 'the world's most cheerful loser'
The Lipton Cup, stolen from a Glasgow museum, is valued at nearly £500,000 but as a symbol of sportsmanship some regard it as priceless.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:54:25 GMT
What would it cost England and Scotland fans to go to World Cup?
High ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates. If you want to book a World Cup trip now, this is what it would cost.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:30:46 GMT
Can Scotland's politicians really cut your energy bills?
BBC Verify has been assessing if any of the pledges to cut energy bills made in the Holyrood election campaign can actually be delivered.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:49:08 GMT
Scottish election 2026: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies
Explore the policies of the main parties in Scotland and compare where they stand on key issues with this interactive guide.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:15:18 GMT
Nine seats that could decide Scotland's election
The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:23:41 GMT
A simple guide to the Scottish Parliament election 2026
Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:09:32 GMT
It's been a Holyrood election of disputed claims - BBC Verify fact-checked them
BBC Verify has been fact-checking the political parties and seen some questionable claims at the forefront of the debate.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:20:17 GMT
Will 'scunnered' voters decide Scotland's election?
Pollsters say there are plenty of undecided voters - but few have a positive view of politicians.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:13:08 GMT
Polling day to mark launch of new voting system for blind people
An improved system to safeguard the anonymous vote will be used across Scotland on 7 May.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:42:25 GMT
How tax and welfare are shaping the vote in the Scottish election
In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:30:06 GMT
The BBC Scotland election debate fact-checked
Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:03:29 GMT
How you can follow the election on BBC Scotland
They include a leaders debate, daily online live pages, analysis, fact checking, audience-driven stories as well as a rolling results programme.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:48:55 GMT
Scottish election explained in under 60 seconds
All you need to know about the upcoming election in Scotland, clearly and quickly explained.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:42:58 GMT
Peach and lilac? The Scottish ballots explained
A quick guide to Holyrood's voting system and how your ballots are counted.

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:52:07 GMT
'My mum was murdered - remember her for how she lived her life'
Amanda Kerr believes her mum Dawn would be proud of her for helping victims of domestic abuse.

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:21:31 GMT
How fixing shower heads helped Inverness Caley Jags to league glory
Owner Alan Savage says sorting out "simple things" were key to recovery from financial doldrums.

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:44:45 GMT
Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact
The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:15:21 GMT
Police name man who died after being hit by car in Dumfries
Graham Wight died at the scene after being struck by a silver Ford Fiesta on the A75.

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:18:13 GMT
New GP walk-in clinic treats 183 patients in five weeks
The facility at Lochee Med­ical Centre in Dundee is part of a network of clinics where patients have access to GP-led care without an appointment.

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:01:32 GMT
What are European stakes for Scottish clubs in closing games?
Scotland clings on to five European places for one more season, so who gets what at the end of this campaign?

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:11:42 GMT
Celtic could win double - but is change inevitable?
Celtic could yet have another successful domestic season despite a rancorous and turbulent campaign. But is lots of change at the club inevitable even with success?

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:26 GMT
Scheffler confirms Scottish Open participation
World number one Scottie Scheffler confirms he will warm up for his defence of the Open title by playing the Scottish Open next month.

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:47:27 GMT
Haiti's record scorer on Paisley, stunning Scotland & escaping Iran
Haiti's record scorer talks of his link to Scotland before facing them at the World Cup, and how he recently escaped Iran.

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Listen: Who will be on Scotland's managerial merry-go-round?
With some on the up and others under pressure, we look at how August will look for bosses.

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