Scotland BBC

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:27:30 GMT
Sex abuse doctor's victim urges others to come forward
Dr Krishna Singh was jailed over sexual offences against 47 patients but his victims believe many more women could come forward.

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:13:53 GMT
Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Scotland's former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:42:11 GMT
Scotland's papers: Sturgeon's 'tears on TV' and call for joint SNP inquiry
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:41:43 GMT
Ofcom approves STV's plan to axe north news programme
The controversial plan will see the end of the entirely separate news service for the north of Scotland, which is the legacy of the former Grampian Television.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:30:06 GMT
Homes evacuated following chemical incident at Glasgow property
Emergency services were sent to a property on Lenzie Terrace at about 15:30 on Sunday.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:29:03 GMT
Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies
The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.

Sun, 31 May 2026 15:59:22 GMT
Hundreds attend huge 'meet-up' in Aberdeen car park
Dozens of fixed penalty notices and two arrests were made after about 700 vehicles gathered on Garthdee Road on Saturday.

Sun, 31 May 2026 16:48:00 GMT
My grandfather helped Brazil develop its footballing skills
Archie McLean moved to Brazil in the early 20th Century, where he became involved in the game during its early years.

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:56:10 GMT
Road closed while armed officers help police execute search warrant
South Methven Street was closed from about 09:00 with a number of police officers and dogs in attendance.

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:15:17 GMT
Sturgeon's personal life and politics collide in BBC interview
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell gives his take on Nicola Sturgeon's first media interview since her estranged husband admitted embezzling £400,000 from the SNP.

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:04:43 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:26:50 GMT
'Lethally salty' waters hinder rare toad's recovery
A study of Scotland's only natterjack toad colonies finds that salt levels affect their size and survival.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:17:27 GMT
Watch: Key moments from Nicola Sturgeon's interview with Laura Kuenssberg
Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC in her first interview since her estranged husband Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the SNP

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:50:50 GMT
Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest
The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:34:50 GMT
How long could Peter Murrell spend in prison?
A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:53:54 GMT
Coffee machines, fountain pens and Grand Theft Auto: How Murrell spent the money
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. So, where did he spend it?

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:06:20 GMT
'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jeweller
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.

Mon, 25 May 2026 11:08:57 GMT
The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:16:27 GMT
How it unfolded: The SNP finances controversy
Some of the key dates from a period of turmoil for the Scottish National Party.

Mon, 25 May 2026 19:07:03 GMT
The painstaking work to uncover Peter Murrell's crimes
How dogged work by detectives and forensic accountants led to the former SNP chief executive's conviction for embezzlement.

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:08:21 GMT
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in custody after admitting £400,000 embezzlement
The estranged husband of former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon is remanded in custody after pleading guilty.

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:13:27 GMT
Scotland set off for World Cup - in pictures
Photographs from Scotland's World Cup departure, with Steve Clarke's squad on their way to the USA.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:29:29 GMT
I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me
Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Sun, 31 May 2026 16:04:00 GMT
Scotcast: Debriefing Nicola Sturgeon’s Kuenssberg interview
How ex-SNP leader handled questions about Peter Murrell’s crimes.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:28:58 GMT
Why a small Scottish island is now closed to tourists on Sundays
Ulva only has 16 people living there, but since a starring role on Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel tourists have flocked to the island.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:29:13 GMT
I donated a kidney to my son - now we're representing Scotland on the pitch
A new team of transplant recipients from Scotland is playing in the inaugural four nations championship.

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:06:50 GMT
Open-air pool pavilion and social housing among best buildings winners
The 10 projects will compete for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award.

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:21:49 GMT
'I was raped by a childhood friend - I want others to know what he did'
Hayley Watkins waives her anonymity to call for a publicly-accessible sex offenders register.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:15:10 GMT
Missing teen: When somebody asks for help, don't say 'maybe later'
A new BBC documentary features the case of 16-year-old Larissa, who was reported missing from her Glasgow home last year.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:15:16 GMT
Superfan travels from Australia to meet star of Highland history show
Online series on Highland history becomes unlikely global hit with viewers from seven continents

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:27:41 GMT
Prisoners trained in roadwork skills to improve job prospects
Prisoners in Scotland will be trained in roadwork skills to improve their job prospects after release from jail.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:22:12 GMT
Has your name stood the test of time? Search its popularity from 1974 to 2025
Freya replaces Olivia as the most chosen name for baby girls in Scotland as Noah retains the top position for boys.

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:23:40 GMT
Man who raped two pregnant women jailed for 10 years
The 21-year-old was also placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely over the attacks in St Andrews.

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:28:08 GMT
Inspectors raise 'serious concerns' about NHS-run Skye care home
Home Farm care home has been issued with an improvement notice by the Care Inspectorate.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:41:43 GMT
Ofcom approves STV's plan to axe north news programme
The controversial plan will see the end of the entirely separate news service for the north of Scotland, which is the legacy of the former Grampian Television.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:47:28 GMT
Council seeks deputy leader to replace newly-elected MSP
Katie Hagmann stepped down from her post after winning a seat in the Scottish Parliament election.

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:56:10 GMT
Road closed while armed officers help police execute search warrant
South Methven Street was closed from about 09:00 with a number of police officers and dogs in attendance.

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:56:10 GMT
Fletcher's remarkable Scotland World Cup call after 17 minutes for Man Utd
Tyler Fletcher was expecting to go to the World Cup as a fan this summer - now he could be playing in it for Scotland.

Sun, 31 May 2026 20:48:07 GMT
Is SWPL momentum with Celtic after Scottish Cup win?
What does Celtic's Women's Scottish Cup final win over Rangers mean for next season's SWPL title race?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:49:39 GMT
Overcoming resistance - Ancelotti's bid to revive Brazil
Carlo Ancelotti had to win over the Brazilian public and restore calm to chaos as he bids to return the country to World Cup glory.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Listen: What lessons have Scotland learned from Curacao?
Lawrence Shankland stakes a starting XI claim and Billy Gilmour misses the World Cup.

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:13:27 GMT
Scotland set off for World Cup - in pictures
Photographs from Scotland's World Cup departure, with Steve Clarke's squad on their way to the USA.

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