John Swinney says it would help renters get on the housing ladder but other parties say the SNP is to blame for the housing emergency.

Calum Rae, 28, died after being stuck by 25-year-old Andrew Webster's car in Aberdeenshire in 2023.

The six-part series will be filmed on the Shetland Isles and around Scotland over the coming months.

The 36 coins were found inside a pot, hidden under the fireplace of a property linked to a murdered clan chief.

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

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch reveals how the country's bird populations are changing.

It could ultimately pave the way for extending the rail line from Tweedbank to Carlisle.

The former Scotland rugby captain can only communicate with Gillian Hogg through lawyers.

The three assailants dressed in dark clothing assaulted the 37-year-old in Wishaw on Wednesday night.

Mohammed Mirzai targeted two women in separate incidents a week apart on the Glasgow to Edinburgh train

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

One of NHS Lothian's respite care facilities for severely disabled children could face closure due to a squeeze on health budgets.

The Civil Guard said the Lyons' organisation in Spain has been taken apart, with 14 arrests in four countries and 20 others under investigation.

Hayden Geraghty, 33, of Sobr bar in Aberdeen, admitted being more than four times the legal limit.

The "decapitation" of the crime group could trigger a fresh wave of underworld violence, a former senior police officer has warned.

Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on the week’s political news.

Stand-up Ray Bradshaw says his mum and dad influenced material in his new show Coda.

Rhona Paton started a group sharing tips for extreme day travellers which now has over 30,000 members.

Jamie Steele has joined a mass legal action against travel firm Tui after becoming ill while on holiday in the islands, off Africa's west coast.

Images taken in the mountains by the Scottish Avalanche Information Service.

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

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

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

Police were called to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh following a disturbance on Sunday evening.

The 36 coins were found inside a pot, hidden under the fireplace of a property linked to a murdered clan chief.

Calum Rae, 28, died after being stuck by 25-year-old Andrew Webster's car in Aberdeenshire in 2023.

It could ultimately pave the way for extending the rail line from Tweedbank to Carlisle.

Mohammed Mirzai targeted two women in separate incidents a week apart on the Glasgow to Edinburgh train

Hearts host Motherwell, Celtic welcome St Mirren and Rangers travel to Falkirk in the latest instalment of the fascinating Scottish Premiership title race.

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

Manager linked with Celtic wants to work at higher level as list of Rangers targets emerges.

Scotland confirm a friendly against Bolivia in Harrison, New Jersey on 6 June as their final warm-up game before this summer's World Cup finals.

Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the season when his contract expires in the summer, the club has announced.