As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed to deal with fireworks-related disorder, a European football match and potential protests in Glasgow.

A mum from Aberdeen tells how her daughter died alone after decades fighting alcoholism as records show a rise in female alcohol-related deaths.

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

Adam Golebiewski was only 17 when he needed a double amputation after a car crash.

The controversial scheme will generate about 900 megawatts of electricity and includes provision for carbon capture but has sparked environmental concerns.

A joint fatal accident inquiry was carried out into the deaths, which happened five years apart.

Erica Matteo and Luke Anderson - both 19 - were ordained as elders at a special service in Sandyhills Parish Church in Baillieston.

Video footage showing Joseph Hedley throwing the cyclist to the ground in Edinburgh's Cowgate was shared widely online.

Energy provider SSEN says 2,000 properties in the north of Scotland are still without power after days of high winds and heavy rain.

A spokesperson said no-one was found after an extensive search.

SNP MP Lara Bird and the Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were part of an international delegation turned away by Israeli security forces.

Kieran Sutherland left the officer permanently scarred during a Halloween night riot in 2024.

The number of people who were killed in Scotland last year was almost a fifth higher than the record low of the previous year.

Michael Redmond handed over the holdall full of ketamine at a Glasgow hotel in April 2025.

Graeme Gate, 35, had gone on a night out with the woman and her friend before he sexually assaulted her at a house in Inverness in August 2025.

The family of a Fife man who died from a stab wound to the chest have long challenged the original police ruling.

Graham Turner fell in love with Timbersports when he gave up rugby after getting knocked unconscious.

Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.

A campaigner calls for private homeowners to receive help after Dundee councillors approve a £21.6m Raac repair scheme.

The number of people who died from conditions caused by alcohol fell slightly last year.

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

Caitlin Andrew hated birdwatching as a child but found a passion for it in her 20s.

The death of the convicted murderer in Orkney at the age of 88 brings to an end a 70-year story that inspired an acclaimed film.

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.

The severe weather brought strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of Scotland.

Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

American Cameron Laird introduced pumpkin-picking to her husband John's farm 28 years ago.

Video footage showing Joseph Hedley throwing the cyclist to the ground in Edinburgh's Cowgate was shared widely online.

Energy provider SSEN says 2,000 properties in the north of Scotland are still without power after days of high winds and heavy rain.

A mum from Aberdeen tells how her daughter died alone after decades fighting alcoholism as records show a rise in female alcohol-related deaths.

Graham Turner fell in love with Timbersports when he gave up rugby after getting knocked unconscious.

A campaigner calls for private homeowners to receive help after Dundee councillors approve a £21.6m Raac repair scheme.

BBC Scotland picks out three things to watch in an intriguing midweek Scottish Premiership card.

Rangers captain set for December return as former Celtic defender predicts January exit from Parkhead.

Tynecastle return and pressure at Hibs - we look ahead to a full Premiership card.

How should Martin O'Neill and Celtic be assessed a year since his arrival in place of Brendan Rodgers as manager?