Hundreds of holiday-let properties are operating in Edinburgh despite being refused planning permission, new figures show.

John Swinney has been compared to a dictator over plans to bring the network under public control, but is he onto something?

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

A reporter concludes the proposals would have caused "significant harm" to the Isle of Whithorn.

Schools across Scotland were quickly advised the threats were not credible and cyber crime experts are working to identify who was responsible.

Martin Gallacher, 46, used clubs he ran to groom and abuse vulnerable boys over an 11-year period.

The convicted gun runner, who was cleared of murder in 1992, died aged 62 following a short illness.

Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.

Daren Baillie, 51, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident, which happened on the A92 at Freuchie, at about 23:50 on Thursday.

The first minister outlined plans to bring buses under public control through franchising and regulation..

Police Scotland confirmed they are assisting partners with a missing persons case.

Diageo says it is in ongoing talks on a long-term plan to support regeneration and restoration.

The 64-year-old died after sustaining fatal injuries at Birkenwood Farm near Kippen in 2024.

Ministers have proposed major reforms of local government.

Gymnast Clara got the opportunity to try diving for the first time when a new pool opened and has never looked back.

Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.

Dunn was a friend of the poet Philip Larkin and taught creative writing at Dundee at St Andrews universities.

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

Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.

The designers behind the likes of Downton Abbey and Game of Thrones were trained at the Edinburgh College of Art.

The Scottish actor plays the speedster Tommy Maximoff in the new Disney+ miniseries VisionQuest, based on the superhero comic book character Vision.

Hundreds of holiday-let properties are operating in Edinburgh despite being refused planning permission, new figures show.

A petition calls for improvements at both Westburn Park and Seaton Park in Aberdeen.

A reporter concludes the proposals would have caused "significant harm" to the Isle of Whithorn.

Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.

Glasgow assistant coach Nigel Carolan says the time has finally come to "unleash" Jamie Ritchie for his Warriors debut this weekend.

Jota admits he "met some demons" during his long injury absence but believes there is no need to "rush" his return to full match fitness at Celtic.

Former striker Louis Saha, who played under David Moyes at Everton, doubts whether Celtic would be able to lure away the Premier League boss in their hunt to land a successor to Martin O'Neill.

Manager Wouter Vrancken focuses on individual errors by his players rather than his tactical approach after Hearts are thrashed by Celtic.

Ex-Everton and Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson is named as the new manager of Irish Premiership club Glentoran.