Scotland BBC

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:20:33 GMT
The small town hoping to stop its young people leaving
An abandoned garage site in a Galloway town could be used to help rejuvenate the local population.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:54:57 GMT
Fire crews tackle large blaze at disused hospital building
About 50 firefighters and many appliances were on the scene after being called on Monday evening.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:29:55 GMT
I was minutes from dying - then I heard the lifeboat crewman's voice
A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:58:38 GMT
Scotland's papers: Southport inquiry and Trump's Jesus picture reaction
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:36:31 GMT
Distillery claims 'world first' in bid to produce low-carbon whisky
Annandale Distillery claims it is the first to use a new environmentally-friendly way of producing heat to make whisky.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:21:54 GMT
The bible that saved a WW1 soldier from a bullet to the heart
Duncan MacFarlane was carrying the bible in his breast pocket when he was shot during WW1.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:06:13 GMT
Falkirk will 'learn lessons' after alleged Rangers fan incidents
Falkirk condemn alleged fan incidents and sectarian chanting in Sunday's 6-3 Scottish Premiership defeat by Rangers.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:47:26 GMT
Pupil sets school laptop on fire following social media trend
Fire service officers attended the incident in Dumbarton last week as pupils are warned about the "chromebook challenge".

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:40:51 GMT
Glasgow restaurant owners carried out VAT fraud of nearly £700k
Antonio Carbajosa, 41, Kevin Campbell, 44, and accountant Khalid Javid, 67, were arrested after an HMRC probe.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:10:38 GMT
GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:32:33 GMT
Police search for monk missing from Orkney island
Justin Evans, 24, was last seen within Golgotha Monastery on Papa Stronsay.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:28:43 GMT
Man, 74, dies after being hit by car in Broughty Ferry
The 55-year-old driver has been charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:01:22 GMT
Glen Sannox to take over Lewis route after main ferry withdrawn
MV Loch Seaforth, which sails between Ullapool and Stornoway, is out of action following a problem with a ramp.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:17:03 GMT
Woman dies in hospital following crash with lorry
The 73-year-old was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following the collision on on Friday.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Why did Wes Streeting stir up an indyref row?
UK Cabinet minister has ruled out another referendum.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:31:34 GMT
Labour's Scottish manifesto pledges analysed
BBC Scotland journalists have analysed some of the policies in Labour's manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:17:20 GMT
The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:15:54 GMT
Balamory is back - Miss Hoolie and PC Plum lift the lid on what to expect
The cast of the rebooted children's TV hit tell us the new series is a 'love letter to the original'.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:38:14 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:22:16 GMT
Our rural dream is under threat from a huge battery storage plant
Marguerite Fleming and her husband are facing the prospect of a major battery energy storage site on their doorstep in Aberdeenshire.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Scotcast: BBC leaders debate – the debrief
Analysis of the first TV clash of the Holyrood election campaign.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:14:36 GMT
'Growing up with deaf parents inspired my new comedy show'
Stand-up Ray Bradshaw says his mum and dad influenced material in his new show Coda.

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.

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.

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, 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, 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, 14 Apr 2026 05:29:55 GMT
I was minutes from dying - then I heard the lifeboat crewman's voice
A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:01:22 GMT
Glen Sannox to take over Lewis route after main ferry withdrawn
MV Loch Seaforth, which sails between Ullapool and Stornoway, is out of action following a problem with a ramp.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:54:57 GMT
Fire crews tackle large blaze at disused hospital building
About 50 firefighters and many appliances were on the scene after being called on Monday evening.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:20:33 GMT
The small town hoping to stop its young people leaving
An abandoned garage site in a Galloway town could be used to help rejuvenate the local population.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:28:43 GMT
Man, 74, dies after being hit by car in Broughty Ferry
The 55-year-old driver has been charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:58:39 GMT
Andreatta '500% sure' Scotland will reach major finals
Head coach Melissa Andreatta is "500% sure" her squad will be the ones to take Scotland to a first women's major tournament since 2019, even if it is not next summer's World Cup in Brazil.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:06:13 GMT
Falkirk will 'learn lessons' after alleged Rangers fan incidents
Falkirk condemn alleged fan incidents and sectarian chanting in Sunday's 6-3 Scottish Premiership defeat by Rangers.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:59:05 GMT
'I wasn't mature enough for Scotland, now I can make my gran proud'
Miri Taylor "wasn't in the right headspace" to play for Scotland until she moved to Aston Villa. Now, she's striving for next summer's World Cup.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:16:41 GMT
Olympian Dobbin retires because of 'life-changing health issue'
Scottish 200m record holder Beth Dobbin announces her retirement following "a three-year battle with a serious and life-changing health issue".

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:04:54 GMT
Tottenham in advanced talks to sign Robertson
Tottenham are in advanced talks over a free transfer for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson this summer.

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