Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.

Judge Lord Braid said each child came from "loving parents", but ruled that their welfare outweighed any objections.

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

A Dundee GP has trialled a robot that takes patients through health checks to save the doctor's time.

The small leather ball was won in mass street game in Kirkwall in 1907.

Police were called to reports of a one vehicle crash on the A77 in Kilmarnock at around 13:30 on Thursday.

Documentary Bel has closed Edinburgh's International Film Festival, telling the tragic story of musician Beldina Odenyo.

Malcolm Offord said he had a procedure last week to remove his prostate and was now "clear" and "raring to go".

Garry Pettigrew of Healthcare Environmental Services (HES) was deemed unfit to manage a company.

The former world snooker champion said allegations he abused a boy and a girl between 1997 and 2010 were 'nonsense'.

It is believed to be a beaked whale, which are rarely seen because they spend long periods underwater.

Pay for most non-teaching staff is set to increase - but others could lose out on more than £10,000 a year.

The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.

Paul Moy, 38, said he believes his son, Kayden, might still be alive had action been taken by South Lanarkshire Council.

Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.

Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are vying to succeed Anas Sarwar.

The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down.

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

The King was welcomed by a guard of honour provided by the Royal Regiment of Scotland as he arrived at his Aberdeenshire residence.

Judge Lord Braid said each child came from "loving parents", but ruled that their welfare outweighed any objections.

The Loch Bay, which won its star in 2017, is due to close at the end of October.

The small leather ball was won in mass street game in Kirkwall in 1907.

Documentary Bel has closed Edinburgh's International Film Festival, telling the tragic story of musician Beldina Odenyo.

A Dundee GP has trialled a robot that takes patients through health checks to save the doctor's time.

Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English.

Hibs fans' dreams go down to the second leg - 90, 120 minutes or even penalties stand in their way from whipping the passports out until Christmas, writes Amy Canavan.

Europe: what happens next week? Plus Dundee Derby debate ahead of a crucial weekend.

Girona players linked with moves to Glasgow as Edinburgh clubs react to European draws.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have been through a lot in 12 months and now harbour ambitions of returning to the top flight. Watch their Friday BBC Scotland live match with Partick Thistle.