Scotland BBC

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:43:34 GMT
Offord pledges to scrap tax system and boost jobs under Reform
Reform UK's leader in Scotland will set out his priorities in a speech to the party conference later on Saturday.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:43:56 GMT
Rock stars gather on tiny Scottish island for world stone skimming championships
Some 400 challengers and 2,000 spectators are expected at the world stone skimming championships.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:24:25 GMT
Scotland's papers: Jackdaw hopes 'surge' and Old Firm fans ban
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:44:16 GMT
Clock starts ticking on race to buy Scotland's 'forgotten Einstein' church
A Galloway village community hopes to turn the building into a centre celebrating James Clerk Maxwell.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:42:38 GMT
James Morrison and The Fratellis cancel Kelpies Live shows
Both acts have cancelled their weekend shows at the Falkirk event due to a dispute with the promoter

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:16:46 GMT
Brother of Kriss Donald killers in gang who duped pensioners out of £600,000
Ahsan Shahid - brother of Imran and Zeeshan Shahid - was part of a gang who posed as police officers and bank investigators to carry out the fraud.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:06:37 GMT
How Oasis fans cracked the Celtic Park gigs code in chip shop video
Internet sleuths spotted sets of numbers in posters suggesting the map co-ordinates for Celtic's Parkhead stadium in Glasgow.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:42:08 GMT
Man to stand trial for murder of police station janitor 27 years ago
Allan Humphrey, 68, allegedly killed Michael McManus, then 46, in the Riddrie area of Glasgow on 13 July 1999.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:08 GMT
No away fans for SPFL Old Firm matches this season
There will be no away supporters for Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:13 GMT
Body of man found after Kinlochleven house fire
Emergency services attended, the road was closed and a number of neighbouring properties were evacuated.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:59:10 GMT
Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:12:47 GMT
Glasgow's George Square partially reopens after major revamp
Fencing on the western section of the landmark was removed on Friday, with work expected to be completed by the end of October.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:41:55 GMT
SFA propose youth quotas along with financial incentives
The Scottish FA is proposing financial incentives - and penalties - in a bid to get more homegrown talent playing, with clubs to vote on three initiatives aimed at increased game-time for under-21s.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:12:57 GMT
West Highland railway line to close in November for £13m upgrade
The scenic railway line, linking Glasgow to destinations including Oban and Mallaig, features the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct seen in the Harry Potter films.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:03:33 GMT
Deadly horse disease outbreak confirmed in Galloway
Vets have warned horse owners in Wigtownshire to be vigilant after multiple cases in the area.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:42:38 GMT
Isle of May puffin numbers plummet after extreme weather
Researchers said numbers in one of the UK's most significant colonies of the seabirds may have fallen by 30%.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:34:34 GMT
Judge rules police statement can be used in fatal crash trial
Nathon Gibbon, 33, denies causing the deaths of three people in the Scottish Borders in July 2024.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:46:54 GMT
'Miracle' eagle with broken wing spotted back above Scottish west coast
A sea eagle that confounded experts by surviving with a broken wing has been spotted back above Scotland's west coast.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:34:19 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:19:07 GMT
I will be last man standing, says Raac home owner refusing to sell
Work to demolish many of the properties in Aberdeen is under way, but some owners have rejected offers.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Scotcast: Has Swinney had a good (re)start?
Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Liz Lloyd.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:16:06 GMT
Boy's football ground challenge for 'heart of gold' mum
The 10-year-old, whose mum died of a rare lung condition, is completing 10 laps of all 42 SPFL grounds.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:02:47 GMT
People just brazenly ask: 'Have you got any cheap tobacco?'
Mohammed Rajak says shops selling illicit tobacco and vapes are the biggest threat to his business.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:02:13 GMT
How is a £2 cap on bus fares working in the Highlands and islands?
The Scottish government is investing £10m in a pilot scheme that could lead to a wider rollout.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:33:53 GMT
Food price cap and public sector reform: Five things from the programme for government
A summary of the key announcements from John Swinney's programme for government.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:42:38 GMT
Isle of May puffin numbers plummet after extreme weather
Researchers said numbers in one of the UK's most significant colonies of the seabirds may have fallen by 30%.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:13 GMT
Body of man found after Kinlochleven house fire
Emergency services attended, the road was closed and a number of neighbouring properties were evacuated.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:59:10 GMT
Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:44:16 GMT
Clock starts ticking on race to buy Scotland's 'forgotten Einstein' church
A Galloway village community hopes to turn the building into a centre celebrating James Clerk Maxwell.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:42:38 GMT
James Morrison and The Fratellis cancel Kelpies Live shows
Both acts have cancelled their weekend shows at the Falkirk event due to a dispute with the promoter

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:41:55 GMT
SFA propose youth quotas along with financial incentives
The Scottish FA is proposing financial incentives - and penalties - in a bid to get more homegrown talent playing, with clubs to vote on three initiatives aimed at increased game-time for under-21s.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:08 GMT
No away fans for SPFL Old Firm matches this season
There will be no away supporters for Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:41:18 GMT
Teenager Moody knocks Higgins out of British Open
Stan Moody knocks four-time champion John Higgins out of the British Open with a 4-2 victory in the last 16.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:30:31 GMT
Watch: Shinnie on target as Stenhousemuir win at Livingston
Andrew Shinnie scores the only goal against his former club as Stenhousemuir win away to Livingston and extend their surprise lead at the top of the Championship.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:40:13 GMT
Is Hearts' McPake poised to gatecrash Pocognoli's Scotland squad?
Josh McPake has made a significant impact since joining Hearts. Could he now do the same for the Scotland national team?

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