Scotland BBC
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:20:44 GMTFunding cuts turning beautiful Loch Lomond into 'rubbish dump'
Lost funding means a community group is no longer able to empty bins on the Loch Lomond tourist route.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:56 GMTScotland's papers: Soldier abuse claim and Starmer's address to MPs
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:19:57 GMTTown planning row leads to claims of racism and misinformation
Proposals to convert a former care home into a home of multiple occupancy have sparked controversy.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:19:50 GMTHigh electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:52:40 GMTSwinney turns down Trump invitation to White House banquet
The Scottish government said Swinney "politely declined" the offer to join the event as part of the King and Queen's state visit.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:20:30 GMTWho is the wooden woman at the Galloway picnic bench?
The sculpture being taken across the Glenkens before taking pride of place on the Southern Upland Way.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:54:21 GMTPolice make 43 arrests in first month of anti-social behaviour zone
The Glasgow city centre dispersal zone covers Central Station, St Enoch Square and Union Street.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:57:24 GMTAlbanian brothers jailed over £3m cannabis factory in West Lothian
Armend Abrahimi, 28 and Eli Abrahimi, 30 were arrested after a police raid in West Calder in September 2024.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:30:39 GMTAnger over plan to convert Time Capsule ice rink into play area
North Lanarkshire Council says turning the facility into an active play area would boost footfall and increase revenue.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:17:45 GMTI'm learning to swim for an Ironman triathlon in memory of my wife
Dumfries man Alan Johnstone lost his wife Anneka to a brain tumour when she was aged just 33.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:16:06 GMTThirty jobs lost at Aberdeenshire butcher Donald Russell
Donald Russell, an online butcher in Inverurie, said it faced "mounting challenges".
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:42:55 GMTSouth Uist facing 'non-stop' tourism cancellations after ferry disruption
Archie MacLellan, who owns Uist Travel Accomodation, says he has had many cancellations.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMTA pundit, ref rants and a Hampden ban
How Michael Stewart got banned from Hampden by the SFA.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:18:46 GMTThe K‑pop fans dreaming of gigs closer to home
K‑pop culture is growing across Scotland but fans often have to travel to London or further afield to see top acts perform.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:34:37 GMTYour pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:37:37 GMTRunning champion died on Cape Wrath trail three weeks before wedding
Jade Lau said her partner David Parrish was "full of life, funny and loving" and that he was "buzzing" in the weeks leading up to the run.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:22:38 GMTPals and personality - how Amy Macdonald keeps her feet on the ground
The Bishopbriggs singer has experienced nearly two decades of fame, but says she has the same two best friends she had at school.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:26:45 GMTFootball is a game of opinions - so why did the SFA ban BBC's Michael Stewart?
His outspoken views on the standard of refereeing in Scotland have resulted in the SFA saying he is no longer welcome at Hampden.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMTScotcast: The NHS Debate: waiting lists, delayed discharge and funding
With Dr Jayne Mclaren, Dr Carey Lunan and Professor June Andrews.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:17:24 GMT'It's like climbing half the Eiger': Escalator plan for notorious Aberdeen staircase
People welcome plans to finally install escalators in an Aberdeen shopping centre after 42 years.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:15:49 GMT'Tori Amos tracked me down to say she loved my art'
The singer bought several items designed by Glasgow artist Anita Glass and wanted to tell her how much she liked them.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:08:58 GMTLife after Logan Roy - Brian Cox takes up directing just before turning 80
The Succession star says Glenrothan - his directorial debut - is a "love letter to Scotland".
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:12:42 GMTThe SNP's manifesto pledges analysed
We have analysed some of the policies in the Scottish National Party's manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:14:31 GMTThe SNP's Scottish election manifesto at-a-glance
The party has announced its policy plans ahead of the Holyrood poll on 7 May.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:15:18 GMTNine seats that could decide Scotland's election
The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:30:06 GMTThe BBC Scotland election debate fact-checked
Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:42:25 GMTHow tax and welfare are shaping the vote in the Scottish election
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.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:23:41 GMTA simple guide to the Scottish Parliament election 2026
Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:48:55 GMTScottish election explained in under 60 seconds
All you need to know about the upcoming election in Scotland, clearly and quickly explained.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:42:58 GMTPeach and lilac? The Scottish ballots explained
A quick guide to Holyrood's voting system and how your ballots are counted.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:03:29 GMTHow you can follow the election on BBC Scotland
They include a leaders debate, daily online live pages, analysis, fact checking, audience-driven stories as well as a rolling results programme.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:57:24 GMTAlbanian brothers jailed over £3m cannabis factory in West Lothian
Armend Abrahimi, 28 and Eli Abrahimi, 30 were arrested after a police raid in West Calder in September 2024.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:42:55 GMTSouth Uist facing 'non-stop' tourism cancellations after ferry disruption
Archie MacLellan, who owns Uist Travel Accomodation, says he has had many cancellations.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:16:06 GMTThirty jobs lost at Aberdeenshire butcher Donald Russell
Donald Russell, an online butcher in Inverurie, said it faced "mounting challenges".
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:20:30 GMTWho is the wooden woman at the Galloway picnic bench?
The sculpture being taken across the Glenkens before taking pride of place on the Southern Upland Way.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:19:57 GMTTown planning row leads to claims of racism and misinformation
Proposals to convert a former care home into a home of multiple occupancy have sparked controversy.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:01:29 GMTMarshall & Foster feature in Scotland bowls team
With 13 medals between them, Alex 'Tattie' Marshall and Paul Foster headline the Scottish bowls team for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:39:16 GMTWill St Johnstone secure title in front of BBC cameras?
St Johnstone travel to Dunfermline on Tuesday with a chance to secure the Scottish Championship title and promotion live on the BBC Scotland channel.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:20:40 GMTWhat is Scotland's most iconic goal? This week - Maloney v McFadden
Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:15:36 GMTArsenal lead pursuit of Rangers' Fernandez - gossip
Emmanuel Fernandez linked with English clubs as Aberdeen boss backs striker for Scotland squad.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:55:07 GMTHiggins beats Carter to set up possible meeting with O'Sullivan
Kyren Wilson recovers from 6-2 and 7-3 down by winning seven frames in a row to deny 19-year-old Stan Moody a memorable victory on his World Championship debut at the Crucible.