Jenny Gilruth, who has also been named as finance secretary, says she "makes no apology" for the country's welfare system.

Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters.

Seven of its nine members were already there but everyone except the first minister has a new job.

Almost 1,000 people have signed a petition against the two-way lane on Greenock's West Blackhall Street.

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

The term has been used to describe last year's Dava Moor fire due to its size and the damage it caused.

The kilt and sporran were taken in Newcastle after Alexander Curtis performed at a student ball.

Morroch Bay, near Portpatrick, includes two cottages and sits on the edge of the Rhins of Galloway.

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary hopes lower-cost housing and good schools will also tempt applicants.

Stephen Flynn has joined the senior ministerial team, while Jenny Gilruth has been appointed deputy FM.

A lifeboat crew were called out but the sole occupant and his three dogs were unharmed

Hearts have hit out at what they call "highly irresponsible" comments with "dangerous implications" about the Celtic Park pitch invasion, after Celtic boss Martin O'Neill dismissed claims the incident embarrassed Scottish football as "nonsense".

Sixteen-year-old Kayden was fatally wounded in a confrontation between teenagers on Irvine Beach a year ago.

What’s behind Kemi Badenoch’s claim Keir Starmer prefers Russia’s oil to Aberdeen’s?

A review was carried out after the conviction of seven people involved in the abuse of children between 2012 and 2019.

Another candidate, Q Manivannan, did run despite also being in the UK on a student visa and they were elected as an MSP.

The new service between Aberdeen, Orkney and Shetland aims to give more passengers a good night's sleep.

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

Identical twins Lee and Liam Myers both work with the emergency services in the Scottish Borders.

The nation's best property has been crowned by the judges of Scotland's Home of the Year 2026.

An air quality expert says people with lung conditions should take precautions like closing windows.

The term has been used to describe last year's Dava Moor fire due to its size and the damage it caused.

The kilt and sporran were taken in Newcastle after Alexander Curtis performed at a student ball.

The festival will take place between 11 and 13 September after it was moved to avoid clashing with other events.

Hearts have hit out at what they call "highly irresponsible" comments with "dangerous implications" about the Celtic Park pitch invasion, after Celtic boss Martin O'Neill dismissed claims the incident embarrassed Scottish football as "nonsense".

Toulouse have made an official approach to Motherwell as they aim to appoint manager Jens Berthel Askou as their new head coach.

One of Scotland's biggest medal hopes for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow - cyclist Neah Evans - has revealed illness has hampered her preparations.

Hearts duo James Wilson and Liam McFarlane, Dundee defender Luke Graham and Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher will train with Scotland next week as the national team prepare for the World Cup.

Aberdeen are reportedly chasing three Kilmarnock players as speculation continues about how close Motherwell manager Jens Berthal Askou is to leaving for Toulouse.