Scotland BBC

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:16:08 GMT
Police to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder
As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:16:23 GMT
Islanders fight for return of late night ferry sailing
They told BBC Scotland News that Argyll and Bute Council removed its 21:30 service from Islay without warning.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:48:44 GMT
Scotland's papers: Council overhaul plan formed in 75 minutes and rail crash 'avoidable'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:37:54 GMT
Scotland theory over Stonehenge altar slabs ruled out
It was thought the Stonehenge artefact was from north east Scotland but a new study disputes that.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:28:03 GMT
UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling
Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:49:34 GMT
Fatal train crash could have been avoided if drain was built correctly - sheriff
Three men died when a train derailed near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire following heavy rain in 2020.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:44:48 GMT
School 'devastated' after death of girl, 12, hit by bus
North Ayrshire Council said the girl was a pupil at Kilwinning Academy and known for a bright smile and helpful nature.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:43:11 GMT
Neighbours raise fears of 'drunken carousing' at distillery
A distillery in Kirkcudbright is seeking a permanent licence but nearby residents have raised concerns.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:05:26 GMT
Comedian Karen Dunbar cancels tour dates claiming promoter has not paid her
Dunbar claimed she had only been paid for five of her previous 39 tour dates, a claim disputed by promoter Breakneck Comedy.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:54:09 GMT
Chef who quit after 'mushy peas' row with boss gets £34,000 payout
Elma Booth said the row was the final straw after a series of disputes with Haydar Baran at La Mirage in Helmsdale, Sutherland.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:41:43 GMT
No trace of missing fishing boat found in search off Lewis
Three men were on board the Kilda when it disappeared on 13 October.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:00:49 GMT
Hearts record £2.4m loss in Bloom's first year
Heart of Midlothian record a loss of £2.4m for the year ending 30 June, despite a turnover of more than £23m the first 12 months of Brighton owner Tony Bloom's involvement.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:12:19 GMT
Leisure centre, which already has £20m repair bill, needs roof replacement
The DG1 site in Dumfries shut for nearly five years for repairs costing more than the original build.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Scotcast: The mummy, the museum and ‘informed consent’
Why Kelvingrove decided it needed permission from a 4,000-year-old mummy.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:08:05 GMT
Secondary school teacher to crofter - life on the UK's most remote island
Katy Phenix relocated to Fair Isle from Redcar in North Yorkshire with her partner Josh Moore and their children Teddy, 11, and Hetty, six.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:08:37 GMT
David Bowie's Scottish links celebrated in new exhibition
Hundreds of items from Bowie's personal archive are set to go on display at the V&A in Dundee.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:12:24 GMT
A thousand job applications, five interviews and still no job
Annual Scottish figures on young people not in education, employment or training are due later - one young woman shares her struggle.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:07:33 GMT
Do the Shetland Isles need Cold War-style military protection?
Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:05:31 GMT
Glasgow 2026 generated £233m - is it a blueprint for future games?
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Impact Evaluation says the competition generated a £158.6m boost for Glasgow.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:16:08 GMT
Police to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder
As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:41:43 GMT
No trace of missing fishing boat found in search off Lewis
Three men were on board the Kilda when it disappeared on 13 October.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:49:34 GMT
Fatal train crash could have been avoided if drain was built correctly - sheriff
Three men died when a train derailed near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire following heavy rain in 2020.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:43:11 GMT
Neighbours raise fears of 'drunken carousing' at distillery
A distillery in Kirkcudbright is seeking a permanent licence but nearby residents have raised concerns.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:18:46 GMT
Scottish colleges need £2.5bn investment boost by 2037, report warns
A new report has laid bare the financial challenges facing Scotland's college sector.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:40:05 GMT
No end in sight for Russell as he eyes famous All Blacks win
Finn Russell is frustrated at questions about when he might retire as the Scotland fly-half sounds refreshed as he prepares for another attempt to end their hoodoo against the All Blacks.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:49 GMT
Hearts lose Miller for two months as injuries mount
Heart of Midlothian will be without Calvin Miller for two months after the winger suffered a knee injury that requires surgery in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup semi-final defeat by Hibernian.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:27:38 GMT
Ferguson harbours Rangers ambition - gossip
Midfielder expects Rangers move one day as Celtic willing to sell right-back.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Podcast: Celtic under pressure & injury-hit Hearts head for Europe
Can Celtic stop their European slide and can injury-hit Hearts deliver in Switzerland?

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