Scotland BBC

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:16:48 GMT
Man charged over death of 82-year-old woman in Glasgow
A 30-year-old man, believed to be the grandson of Elizabeth Colligan was charged, four days after she was found fatally injured.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:58:13 GMT
Man, 63, who died in village 'may have been in altercation'
Police initially said it was believed the man's death in Strathpeffer was a medical matter.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:12:05 GMT
Torture and beating photos seized during Lyons gang raids in Spain
The pictures were discovered by police targeting alleged members of the Lyons crime group on the Costa Del Sol.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:48:51 GMT
'It will kill this town': High street to close for six weeks with 50-mile diversion
Traders in Sanquhar say a six-week closure of the A76 in the summer could be "catastrophic".

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:46:01 GMT
Scotland's papers: Mandelson 'pressure' and Starmer 'spent force'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:01:20 GMT
Half Man: Richard Gadd series explores male rage
The Scottish actor and writer's first project after the acclaimed Baby Reindeer is a dark study of masculinity.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:30:01 GMT
'Most enjoyable season since Wright years' - how Saints stormed to title
How St Johnstone stormed Scottish Championship title to make immediate Premiership return, with an emphatic start paving their path to glory.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:01:22 GMT
Walrus that visited Orkney believed to have travelled to mainland
The mammal, which is thought to be injured, was seen on the Isle of Stronsay last Friday.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:46:48 GMT
One of UK's rarest flies returns to Cairngorms thanks to jam jars
Conservationists say a captive breeding programme has now released 30,000 pine hoverflies into the wild.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:43:49 GMT
Global artists transform Aberdeen as Nuart festival returns
The street art festival which first took place back in 2017 is back with large and small works.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:27:09 GMT
VAT fraudsters who splurged on gold and diamonds jailed
Leslie Thompson, Graeme Cullen, Graham Newall and Martin Lang invoiced firms for VAT for payroll services - but kept the money.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:26:35 GMT
New Glasgow sports team will 'do better' after safety concerns
The first match of an American football side in Scotland had problems with artificial turf laid in an ice rink arena.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:32:33 GMT
Aberdeen's failed hydrogen bus fleet cost almost £14m
The world first project in the Granite City was aimed at being the future of clean public transportation.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:55:25 GMT
Irish music festival on Glasgow Green postponed until 2027
GlasGael was scheduled to be held on 2-3 May in the city centre.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:03:20 GMT
On the hoof - llama and pygmy goats stop traffic after enclosure escape
The therapy animals were caught on camera as owner Kevin McVey tried to get them back.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Will Ed Miliband's plan to bring down our bills pay off?
As he announced a possible change in the way electricity is priced.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:17:45 GMT
I'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.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:18:46 GMT
The 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 15:37:37 GMT
Running 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.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:34:37 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:22:38 GMT
Pals 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 GMT
Football 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 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 GMT
Life 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".

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:15:18 GMT
Nine 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 GMT
The 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 GMT
How 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 GMT
A 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 GMT
Scottish 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 GMT
Peach 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 GMT
How 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.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:27:09 GMT
VAT fraudsters who splurged on gold and diamonds jailed
Leslie Thompson, Graeme Cullen, Graham Newall and Martin Lang invoiced firms for VAT for payroll services - but kept the money.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:58:13 GMT
Man, 63, who died in village 'may have been in altercation'
Police initially said it was believed the man's death in Strathpeffer was a medical matter.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:43:49 GMT
Global artists transform Aberdeen as Nuart festival returns
The street art festival which first took place back in 2017 is back with large and small works.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:48:51 GMT
'It will kill this town': High street to close for six weeks with 50-mile diversion
Traders in Sanquhar say a six-week closure of the A76 in the summer could be "catastrophic".

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:31:08 GMT
Councillors to visit controversial site at centre of planning row
Proposals to convert a former care home into a home of multiple occupancy have sparked controversy.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:10:15 GMT
Get out the group & take it from there - duo on Scots' World Cup hopes
Napoli duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour target a first for Scotland at a World Cup this summer.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:30:01 GMT
'Most enjoyable season since Wright years' - how Saints stormed to title
How St Johnstone stormed Scottish Championship title to make immediate Premiership return, with an emphatic start paving their path to glory.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:42:52 GMT
New outlook for MacIntyre but hot temper 'part of who I am'
Robert MacIntyre targets improvement in his iron play as the 2024 champion looks forward to another Scottish Open in July, and says his temperament won't change.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:01:00 GMT
Sacked in the Morning: Paul Ritchie - Inside the Hearts title challenge
The former Hearts defender on how the current squad will be feeling

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:59:55 GMT
Celtic's Engels attracts Lazio interest - gossip
Celtic midfielder attracts Italian interest as Rangers urged to sign goalkeeper.

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