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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:08:10 GMTThe city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate
Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:37:36 GMTRapist care worker subjected woman with brain disorder to 'profound suffering'
Robert Wilson was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting Yvonne Carnie at a residential home in North Berwick.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:47:56 GMTScotland's papers: North Sea security risk and baby murdered by mum
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:01:02 GMTIs this really the best tourist attraction in the world?
The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh awarded the 'Best of the Best Things to Do' award by Tripadvisor.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:56:34 GMTMum who blamed another child for her baby's death found guilty of murder
Nicole Blain's 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson had suffered broken ribs and three skull fractures.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:56:34 GMT'I went from my bank job to training with WWE stars in Las Vegas'
Natasha Swann, from Glasgow, had applied for a place at a top wrestler's seminar on a whim.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:01:30 GMT'Stable marriage' the priority for Scottish Family Party
The party promotes marriage between heterosexual couples and opposes abortion in all but "very extreme" cases.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:54:14 GMTRoss County to go cashless after Dingwall's last bank shuts
The Championship club says it is moving to card and online payments from 1 June.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:08:52 GMTMass stranding offers rare insight into lives of pilot whales
Scientists say "chemical signatures" in the animals' skin provide new data on feeding behaviour.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:36:51 GMTGorse fire breaks out as 'extreme' wildfire warning issued for Scotland
Residents in Rosehearty in Aberdeenshire were asked to keep windows closed and stay away from the blaze.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:35:13 GMTRefurbished historic inn gutted by fire
Local roads are closed after fire broke out at the St Michael's Inn in Leuchars just after 22:00 on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:34:01 GMTScotland fans hire US school buses to dodge World Cup transport costs
Criticism has erupted after it emerged fans would be charged $80 for a train and $90 for a bus from Boston to the stadium in Foxborough.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:28:02 GMTScottish influencer reported missing in Morocco found safe
Rachel Kerr had not been seen since checking out of her hotel on Saturday.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:50:18 GMTBBC changes Stirling festival date to avoid local clash
Radio 2 in the Park was initially scheduled to take place in August, but has now been shifted to September.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:52:54 GMTMan, 48, charged over £895,000 cannabis seizure
A 48-year-old man was arrested after police raided properties in the Bonnington, Leith and Newhaven areas on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:30:21 GMTHedgehog rescued from drain pipe ordeal with the help of oil and pliers
The animal spent four days wedged tight inside the pipe outside Markinch Town Hall in Fife.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:25 GMT'They just wanted rid of us': Musical tells story of Lee Jeans sit-in women
The downing of tools for seven months at the Greenock factory was one of the most extraordinary chapters in Scottish industrial history.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:26:19 GMTWhat did Scottish party leaders do before politics?
Reform's Malcolm Offord bought six boats with a fortune made in banking - but other leaders had a life before politics too.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMTWill Offord's boat boast capsize his campaign?
And highlights from the last televised debate before the election.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:27:27 GMTIn Case You Missed It
What’s driving the drop in birth rates and should we be worried?
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:54:44 GMTYour pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:02:42 GMTIndependence the priority for Alliance to Liberate Scotland
The party is hoping to maximise the number of pro-independence MSPs returned to Holyrood.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:03:15 GMTDo you have what it takes to be a town's gull ranger?
The post is being advertised in Eyemouth to try to tackle the conflict between humans and the birds.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:49:08 GMTScottish 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.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:13:08 GMTPolling 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.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:15:18 GMTNine seats that could decide Scotland's election
The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:03:29 GMTHow 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.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:42:25 GMTHow 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 GMTA simple guide to the Scottish Parliament election 2026
Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:30:06 GMTThe 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.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:48:55 GMTScottish 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 GMTPeach and lilac? The Scottish ballots explained
A quick guide to Holyrood's voting system and how your ballots are counted.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:37:36 GMTRapist care worker subjected woman with brain disorder to 'profound suffering'
Robert Wilson was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting Yvonne Carnie at a residential home in North Berwick.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:54:14 GMTRoss County to go cashless after Dingwall's last bank shuts
The Championship club says it is moving to card and online payments from 1 June.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:08:10 GMTThe city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate
Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:20:21 GMTMan faces jail after hitting police officer with car
The inspector was injured after being struck by a car driven by Martin McGroary in Dumfries last July.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:50:18 GMTBBC changes Stirling festival date to avoid local clash
Radio 2 in the Park was initially scheduled to take place in August, but has now been shifted to September.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:49:00 GMTHiggins faces Murphy after beating Robertson at Crucible
John Higgins defeats Neil Robertson 13-10 to set up a World Snooker Championship semi-final with Shaun Murphy.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:35:02 GMTMcInnes, McGlynn & Naysmith vie for manager award - but Askou misses out
Falkirk's John McGlynn is in the running for a third successive PFA Scotland manager of the year award, facing competition from Derek McInnes of Hearts and Stenhousemuir boss Gary Naysmith.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:43:39 GMTMcKenna keen to reward Clarke loyalty at World Cup
Scott McKenna hopes to reward Scotland coach Steve Clarke's "loyalty" and help the national team make history at this summer's World Cup.