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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:15:58 GMTWhat does the Royal Navy's drone warship plan mean for Scotland?
The UK government's long-awaited defence spending plans are out, but is it good or bad news for Scottish shipbuilders?
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:04:29 GMTPatient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospital
Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:26:03 GMTWhat you need to know as ScotRail starts charging ticket dodgers minimum £10 fare
The charge will be more than the standard ticket fare on most shorter journeys.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:56:01 GMTCalMac's newest ship needs dry dock repairs 15 weeks after entering service
The Turkish-built MV Isle of Islay has been unable to use its bow doors since mid-May.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:25:21 GMTBlind veterans' lives being damaged by evictions, says former charity boss
Tenants at the Linburn estate in West Lothian were told by landlord Sight Scotland Veterans last June that they had a year to vacate their homes.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:26:36 GMTRecord number of para-sport medals up for grabs at Glasgow 2026
More than 450 parasports athletes will compte in 47 medal events at Glasgow 2026.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:23:52 GMTRare David Bowie items to begin V&A exhibition tour in Dundee
Stage costumes, musical instruments and drawings are included in the show, which opens in Dundee in November
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:28:48 GMTHarry Potter fans told to stay off tracks after 'Hogwarts Express' returns
The latest season for the Jacobite steam train featured in the Potter films started last month after a delay caused by a row over carriages.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:26:56 GMT'We didn't think we would see the abbey reopen in our lifetime'
A heritage group is optimistic Kelso Abbey should be able to reopen ahead of its 900th anniversary.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:02:02 GMTPlea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:27:32 GMTPlan for £8m redevelopment of Highland museum
Operators say the museum and arts venue is too small to meet the needs of activities and exhibits.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:49:21 GMTScotland's papers: 'Huge upgrade for Faslane' and £5bn defence black hole
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:38:32 GMTQueen meets author JK Rowling to mark start of royal week
The Queen said the pair had spoken about their "deep love of books" and importance of children reading.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:34:19 GMTMan denies murder of Scottish woman on Greek island in 2009
Jean Hanlon was found dead in the water off the coast of Heraklion 17 years ago.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:10:15 GMTTaxi driver who raped teenage passenger keeps operator's licence
A licensing committee voted on the licence despite an objection from Police Scotland.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:16:06 GMTPilot accused of flying low over National Wallace Monument
William Anderson, 66, is also accused of performing an unauthorised landing and take off on a golf course.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:18:16 GMTShetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels
The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:51:46 GMTMan who tried to rape woman on flight has sentence cut
Nicola Cristiano was jailed in February after he repeatedly grabbed the woman by the hand and neck.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:42:19 GMTThousands waiting years for a gender clinic appointment in Scotland
Data shows a record 6,435 people were waiting for an appointment at the end of March this year.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:30:58 GMTWhy new Scotland head coach has tricky task
Steve Clarke's successor as Scotland head coach may have a tricky task to sustain the national side's success over the long term.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMTScotcast: Could tunnels fix our ferry problems?
Shetland is taking its first step towards replacing some of its ferry routes with tunnels.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:21:13 GMTThe school podcast that beat the professionals to a top award
The Reading Cafe features pupils from Holy Cross High School in Hamilton quizzing authors, musicians and other cultural figures about books.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:32:41 GMT'I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' most popular destinations for thousands of holidaymakers.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:01:13 GMTYour pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:14:53 GMTHow much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:14:12 GMTWhat could Andy Burnham as PM mean for Scotland?
There are still plenty of unanswered questions about what impact the former Greater Manchester mayor could have on Scotland.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:25:21 GMTBlind veterans' lives being damaged by evictions, says former charity boss
Tenants at the Linburn estate in West Lothian were told by landlord Sight Scotland Veterans last June that they had a year to vacate their homes.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:27:32 GMTPlan for £8m redevelopment of Highland museum
Operators say the museum and arts venue is too small to meet the needs of activities and exhibits.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:26:03 GMTWhat you need to know as ScotRail starts charging ticket dodgers minimum £10 fare
The charge will be more than the standard ticket fare on most shorter journeys.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:26:56 GMT'We didn't think we would see the abbey reopen in our lifetime'
A heritage group is optimistic Kelso Abbey should be able to reopen ahead of its 900th anniversary.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:23:52 GMTRare David Bowie items to begin V&A exhibition tour in Dundee
Stage costumes, musical instruments and drawings are included in the show, which opens in Dundee in November
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:01:41 GMTRangers buy Hull goalkeeper Pandur - what will he bring?
Rangers sign Croatian goalkeeper Ivor Pandur from Hull City for an undisclosed fee - what will he bring to Ibrox?
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:47:42 GMTCeltic may seek to sign Gineitis as Engels replacement - gossip
Celtic linked with Lithuania midfielder, Rangers player liked by Atalanta and Dundee defender set for seven-figure move.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:13:44 GMTFearnley into Wimbledon second round after epic comeback
Britons Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley, Arthur Fery and Jan Choinski reach the Wimbledon second round - but 15 home players fall to opening-round defeats for the first time in 38 years.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:28:35 GMTMcDonald joins MacIntyre as second Scot in Open field
Troon golfer Jack McDonald secures his place at the 154th Open Championship after coming through final qualifying at Dundonald Links.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:37:55 GMTCould set-piece coach lured from Hearts be Celtic's key signing?
BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind Ross Grant's set-piece impact at Hearts and looks at what he could bring to Celtic.