Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

Anas Sarwar's replacement has been announced as the MSP for the North East region.

The North East MSP has enjoyed a rapid rise to leader of his party.

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

A 29-year-old and 44-year-old man are due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday.

The incident happened at about 10:45 on Friday morning on East Dock Street.

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

Police were called at about 09:10 on Saturday following the incident on Lawn Street in Paisley.

Roads in the area were cordoned off after the item was discovered at about 18:00 on Friday evening.

Kathleen Bonthron and Shirley Hedtke were age 10 and 11 when their friendship began to blossom in letters sent between Scotland and the US.

Archaos, the Arches and the Tunnel all feature in the Lost Nightclubs walking tour.

Councillors have approved plans which would mean if a venue closes it is not likely to be replaced.

Scottish Green MSP Cara McKee on life after trigeminal neuralgia.

The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it?

Private student halls are springing up in Scotland's cities in ever increasing numbers yet rents continue to soar.

Competitors from 34 different nations are at Huntington Farm near Lauder for the Sheepdog World Trial.

Teenage brothers Olly and Seb Fisher are closing in on their dream of international recognition - but it won't come from their homeland of Scotland.

The gWest course in Perth and Kinross was completed in 2009 but never officially opened to the public - very few people are thought to have played it.

Scientists searched for the inclusion of the Gaelic and Scots words for oyster or oysters in place-names around Scotland's coast.

Billy Watson was pronounced dead after police were called to a property in the West Lothian town on Saturday morning.

Six male members of Highland licensing committee had voted to take no action on licences held in David Brown's name.

Roads in the area were cordoned off after the item was discovered at about 18:00 on Friday evening.

Visitor safety and displays are being put at risk by water getting into the Dumfries Aviation Museum.

Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

Former Celtic captain Scott Brown believes a win for the Scottish champions against Rangers on Sunday "changes the game" after a turbulent week for Martin O'Neill's side.

Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans says he is 'not going anywhere' amid speculation linking him with the vacant role at Hibernian.

Celtic are still keen on Lithuanian midfielder as Martin O'Neill laments lack of a replacement for Arne Engels...