BBC Verify examines claims made by political leaders about the impact of asylum and migration on housing.

Firefighters worked through the night at the scene on Bothwell Road in Uddingston.

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

Which Scottish councils are taking the day off in June - and will it mean closing schools?

Nicole Blain claims she took a nap and woke to find her fatally-injured baby daughter lying beside her crib.

The discovery was made when officers searched a lorry travelling from Scotland to Larne Harbour on Monday.

Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12, but world number one Judd Trump is eliminated on a thrilling day at the World Championship.

The four men pleaded not guilty to targeting an American in an alleged attack at a holiday apartment.

A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly's use of force at Millport Care Centre was "unnecessary".

UCU members will refuse to grade exams or assessments from Friday in the latest action over planned £140m cuts.

A new certification scheme assures consumers that their wool comes from Scotland.

All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.

Fire crews were called to a blazes on Wellesley Road, Sea Road and Rising Sun Road on 22 April.

This epic Scottish Premiership season won't be over until it's over, writes Tom English.

More than £4m was raised by those who did the Mighty Stride, the Big Stroll and the Wee Wander on Saturday and Sunday.

Stonewall’s new chair 'truly sorry' after praising author.

Sightings of a panther-like cat in the Cairngorms are the latest in a long line of reported feline encounters.

Kevin Mercer knew something was up when his phone started buzzing with messages from friends and family.

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

The polling expert says there is still enough uncertainty in the polls to suggest the final days of the campaign could prove vital.

Changing populations mean that Scotland's electoral map has been redrawn - which could influence how parties campaign, and how the election plays out.

Explore the policies of the main parties in Scotland and compare where they stand on key issues with this interactive guide.

An improved system to safeguard the anonymous vote will be used across Scotland on 7 May.

The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.

They include a leaders debate, daily online live pages, analysis, fact checking, audience-driven stories as well as a rolling results programme.

In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.

Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.

Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.

All you need to know about the upcoming election in Scotland, clearly and quickly explained.

A quick guide to Holyrood's voting system and how your ballots are counted.

UCU members will refuse to grade exams or assessments from Friday in the latest action over planned £140m cuts.

Which Scottish councils are taking the day off in June - and will it mean closing schools?

The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

A new certification scheme assures consumers that their wool comes from Scotland.

Charles Thomas Ennion died at Head of Moulin farm in Logiealmond in Perthshire in August 2024

Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame last-16 Crucible epic.

This epic Scottish Premiership season won't be over until it's over, writes Tom English.

Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame Crucible epic to reach the World Championship quarter-finals.

Hearts forwards Claudio Braga and Lawrence Shankland and Motherwell attackers Elijah Just and Tawanda Maswanhise are the four candidates for PFA Scotland's player of the year award.

Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest.