Lisa Petrie started to push for tougher restrictions following the death of her 22-year-old son in a stabbing incident in September.

Former gamekeeper David Campbell murdered Brian Low in Aberfeldy two years ago then tried to cover his tracks.

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

BBC Scotland News meets the four-legged secret weapon on the front line in the war on illicit tobacco sales.

The Lord advocate was called to answer questions at the Scottish Parliament for the second time in a week.

The National Islands Plan calls for "detailed appraisals" to be carried out about setting up three fixed links across parts of Scotland

Developer James Muirhead said his old job provided the perfect setting for his latest creation.

Shona Robison's spending plans for the next year were approved by the Scottish Parliament.

A community group says there is a "lot of desire" in Galashiels to see the water feature working again.

Susan McLaughlin had to remain in her flat while fire crews tackled a suspected deliberate fire which spread to a common close.

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth says the government will "act decisively" to protect children from harm.

The presiding officer called in security in a bid to remove the Tory MSP after he questioned her impartiality.

Shetland councillor Andrea Manson was a co-director of a pub firm.

The first of 16 new walk-in clinics across Scotland is now open but it is not clear when a target of them delivering one million appointments will be hit.

Thousands of documents from James Hamilton's investigation have been released.

It was the most politically sensitive out of 30 cases that the Crown Office has informed first ministers about over the last 22 years.

Less than a fortnight after the fire Dylan Brister drugged, raped and killed father-of-four Calum Simpson.

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

Charlie MacGregor is behind 21 social hubs - including one in Glasgow - which house students alongside tourists and lone workers.

Arlene Fraser's husband Nat is serving life for murder - but her family is still seeking answers about what happened to her body.

After moving because of the war, Ukrainian students describe how Scotland became their second home.

The comedian has purchased a castle in the Scottish Borders which comes with 17 bedrooms and its own working railway.

A new film looks at the life of John Davidson after he found fame in a 1989 documentary

It includes more than 700 songs, audio recordings and lyrics as well as biographical information.

Lisa Petrie started to push for tougher restrictions following the death of her 22-year-old son in a stabbing incident in September.

Police say the attack happened in a house in the city's Golf View Road.

Council tax payers in Moray face the double-digit increase after the local authority agreed its budget.

A community group says there is a "lot of desire" in Galashiels to see the water feature working again.

Former gamekeeper David Campbell murdered Brian Low in Aberfeldy two years ago then tried to cover his tracks.

Martin O'Neill is of the view VAR is "debilitating" for officials on the pitch as he brands the Scottish FA process for appealing against decisions "worthless".

Olympians including silver medallists Kyle Waddell and Ross Whyte as well as Fay Henderson will feature at this weekend's Scottish Curling Championships live on the BBC.

Scott Allan and Stephen McGowan join Charlotte Cohen to discuss what's happening at Celtic

Plymouth pair linked with Celtic as Hearts consider move for Rangers defender.

Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts will be without defender Stuart Findlay for six weeks while record signing Eduardo Ageu will miss the rest of the season.