The former first minister's remarks came as oral submissions ended in the inquiry into the design and construction of Scotland's largest hospital.

The Scottish athlete announced her engagement in May but is focused on a home Commonwealth Games.

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

The sketch show was ahead of its time, says co-creator Paul Whitehouse as its 30-year anniversary tour comes to Scotland.

The people who believe plans for a by-law banning feeding gulls in a Borders town is a step too far.

The 18th Century Fyrish Monument near Alness appeared on the popular TV show on Thursday.

The Scottish Information Commissioner is taking ministers to court after they missed a deadline to release documents.

Janette Binnie's son Sean was 22 when he was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.

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

Edinburgh's United Rugby Championship play-off hopes are dented as Bulls come from 12 points down to win in the Scottish capital.

Marco Valente said his business had been targeted by a flyer which linked him to Reform candidate Romano Valente by mistake.

John McLardie died months after the attack on the city's Victoria Road in late April 2023.

The plans received online criticism for a design that included a bald eagle - a bird not native to Scotland.

Amar Mudawi stabbed and beat his male teenage victims in an attack in April 2025.

The increase will take the average bill in Scotland to £532, which remains among the lowest of any water company in the UK.

The 33-year-old was left injured following the attack, on Saracen Street in the Possilpark area.

Operator CalMac says its changes to the service will make it safer.

Ardross Castle in the Highlands has links to a controversial duke and Worcestershire sauce.

David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Natalie Higgins on the week’s political news.

Volunteer-led teams from Stranraer to Eyemouth draw up ideas to help create new jobs in their area.

The Scots musician has a busy year with a new album and big shows in Edinburgh and the Highlands.

Speculation is mounting about a potential new route between Rosyth in Fife and Dunkirk in France.

The survey of 409 women - most of them musicians, teachers or students - found 81% had suffered some form of abuse.

The Gladiator II and Hamnet star mentioned last December he was loving a song called Evelyn, by Michael McGovern.

The families call for those responsible for the issues at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow to be held to account.

As final submissions are made to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry, we now have a clearer picture of what went wrong.

Amar Mudawi stabbed and beat his male teenage victims in an attack in April 2025.

Emergency services were called out to a property on Victoria Road in Brora on Thursday evening.

Janette Binnie's son Sean was 22 when he was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.

The people who believe plans for a by-law banning feeding gulls in a Borders town is a step too far.

The Scottish athlete announced her engagement in May but is focused on a home Commonwealth Games.

Tottenham enter into talks with Liverpool as they look to secure a deal for left-back Andy Robertson.

Britain is one of the richest tennis nations in the world but once again its singles players have not reached the second week at a Grand Slam.

Heart of Midlothian sign Birmingham City midfielder Marc Leonard on loan until the end of the season.

Martin O'Neill hints Tomas Cvancara will make his Celtic debut in Sunday's vital Scottish Premiership visit to Tynecastle with fellow striker Johnny Kenny doubtful because of a calf strain.

The Scottish athlete announced her engagement in May but is focused on a home Commonwealth Games.