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Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:17:05 GMT
Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:39:56 GMT
Bereaved mum's fears for Dundee baby memorial tree
The Tree of Tranquility is in the Dundee University-run Botanic Garden, which is under threat of closure

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:33:55 GMT
Scotland's papers: Anti-terror probe and Tartan Army march to Miami
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:35:37 GMT
'I've banned most men from my massage clinic because of their behaviour'
After just a year as a massage therapist Maria has decided to be selective about who she treats.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:16:11 GMT
Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?
Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:35:30 GMT
I spent the night in the UK's most northerly bothy
Burnmouth on the Orkney island of Hoy has been restored after years of decline.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:15:51 GMT
TRNSMT fans shake off Scotland loss in sun-soaked Fratellis sing-a-long
The festival's first day saw torrential rain throughout the afternoon, but there was warm weather to start off Saturday.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:39:05 GMT
New replica unveiled of Clydebuilt ship that changed the world
A full-sized model celebrates Henry Bell's Comet, built more than 200 years ago in Port Glasgow.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:16:40 GMT
Long queues at Edinburgh Airport after suspicious items evacuation
The airport says it is working to resume services after the incident on Friday night, but there would be "knock-on impacts".

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:09:07 GMT
Scotland fans dejected after loss to Morocco at World Cup
Fans at home and at the World Cup in the US watched as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:13:09 GMT
Crewman dies after falling from cruise ship in Sound of Mull
Hebridean Island Cruises said crew responded immediately to Tuesday's incident.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:45:29 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:14:41 GMT
River City actor gave 'unreliable' evidence in rape trial, says prosecutor
Defence for Iain Robertson - who denies seven charges - questioned whether jurors could conclude they do not believe him.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:19:08 GMT
Squirrelpox warning after sick red squirrels spotted
People in Dollar have been urged to take down any wildlife feeders in their gardens for the next two weeks.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:15:00 GMT
Scotcast: By-election bonanza - what it all means for Scotland
Labour’s Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:57:49 GMT
Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win
The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:21:59 GMT
TRNSMT 2026: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend
The Glasgow Green event will feature the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Richard Ashcroft, Wolf Alice, Kasabian, Perrie and the Fratellis.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:22:17 GMT
TRNSMT 2026 - Line-up, weather and how to watch
Scotland's biggest music festival is this year headlined by Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, Lewis Capaldi and the Scotland men's team.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:13:43 GMT
'We travel 530 miles so our son can have a haircut'
How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:30:17 GMT
Soldier's brain buried with body 85 years after his death
Donnie MacRae's brain was removed by German researchers after his death while he was a prisoner of war during World War Two.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Ivan McKee: ‘Why I’m not the minister for cuts’
Public Sector Reform Secretary on savings, services and tax cuts.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:43:39 GMT
Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fear
Scotland and their fans head to Miami for a World Cup date with destiny after making memories in Boston to last a lifetime.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:41:52 GMT
Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance
Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience despite defeat, writes Tom English.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:55:51 GMT
Should Scotland have had two penalties & been playing against 10 men?
Were Scotland hard done by in Boston in losing 1-0 to Morocco in their second game of the World Cup finals?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:18:28 GMT
How the Tartan Army captured the heart of Boston
An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans have visited the city and won new friends in the period surrounding Scotland's two group stage matches.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:18:41 GMT
Promises of improved World Cup queues for Scotland v Morocco
Some Tartan Army members complained of "dangerous" queues around Boston Stadium at Scotland's World Cup opener.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:43:36 GMT
After the big one comes the even bigger one for Scotland
Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:36:14 GMT
Why are Scotland fans putting traffic cones on statues in Boston?
The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:02:33 GMT
Tartan Army has 'brought new life' to America's smallest state
Thousands of Scotland fans are staying in Rhode Island - where they have been fundraising for charities as well as enjoying the party atmosphere.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:33:43 GMT
Meet the striker who doesn't score often - but Scotland win when he does
Lyndon Dykes has taken a long road to a major finals with Scotland but he's bald, belligerent and up for the battle against Morocco.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:16:20 GMT
How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat
With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:06:49 GMT
What could Scotland learn from Cape Verde as Morocco loom?
Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success against Morocco.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:17:05 GMT
Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:27:56 GMT
Highland Council to work with businesses on new visitor levy
The local authority put on hold previous plans last year following concerns from tourism bodies.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:20:44 GMT
Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:16:14 GMT
Wind farm permission to be quashed following court challenge
Council lawyers mounted a legal challenge after their objection was not considered by the Scottish government

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:39:56 GMT
Bereaved mum's fears for Dundee baby memorial tree
The Tree of Tranquility is in the Dundee University-run Botanic Garden, which is under threat of closure

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:01:19 GMT
How Murray was tempted back to tennis - and would he ever do a Serena?
British tennis icon Andy Murray discusses returning to coaching with Jack Draper, Serena Williams' comeback and filling the void of not playing.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:39:14 GMT
Hearts line up Ghuendouz & Celtic consider Duran - gossip
Hearts set for winger signing, Celtic track forward and clubs linked with Hibernian midfielder.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:09:34 GMT
Just's rise from Austrian second tier to World Cup breakout star
BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the game's grandest stage.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:54:57 GMT
Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis
England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.

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