The Scottish Police Federation is calling for stronger search powers to prevent young people from carrying knives.

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.

The 1930s building has been taken off the list of theatres at risk but three other Scottish venues remain.

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

The four have resigned from Highland licensing committee after voting to allow David Brown to keep an operator's licence.

The Garage, on Sauchiehall Street, has been a staple of the city's nightlife for more than 30 years.

Kerr Paterson, from Saline, was driving a blue Toyota Aygo that was in collision with a yellow Volkswagen Golf on the B914 near Kelty on Sunday.

Ex-cricketer Majid Haq, who blew the whistle on racism in the sport, has dropped a victimisation claim against Cricket Scotland.

Hamed Wali is alleged to have attacked the teenager at Springburn Park in Glasgow last month.

Amen Teklay died after a confrontation involving the two boys, who were aged 14 and 15 at the time, in Glasgow in March 2025.

SNP ministers have has proposed a steep council tax increase for properties worth more than £1m.

The 17-year-old was attacked near Blair Road and Auldhame Street on 27 June.

Wildlife charities warn that testing has confirmed an outbreak of the disease, which is fatal to red squirrels.

Armed officers were called to a "disturbance" outside the Leith flats - properly know as Cables Wynd House.

The Labour MP, who is expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, has ruled out agreeing to a vote.

The incident happened on Boclair Street in the city's Netherton area at about 01:10 on Sunday.

Callan Elliot's family flew thousands of miles to see their son - originally from Annan - play for New Zealand.

And will parties agree on a constitutional convention?

Glasgow will host a stripped-back Games in 2026, with 10 sports and using four venues in the city.

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

About 2,000 new homes are currently being built in Robroyston, but residents say no amenities are being provided alongside them.

Kyle Gordy donates his sperm online and says he offers a service, but some opponents of the idea say women could be putting themselves in vulnerable situations.

How Denzel Dumfries' surname ended up on the small Caribbean island of his ancestors.

A Greek man stands convicted of killing Jean Hanlon because her three sons refused to accept her death was an accident.

Scotland fans' coning of statues during the World Cup has led to a surge in the practice back home, but not everyone has welcomed it.

Organisers say the Puerto Rican superstar's Superbowl show had a sense of community they want to replicate in Glasgow's opening ceremony.

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.

The four have resigned from Highland licensing committee after voting to allow David Brown to keep an operator's licence.

The incident happened at the Cineworld in Aberdeen's Union Square on Saturday evening.

Callan Elliot's family flew thousands of miles to see their son - originally from Annan - play for New Zealand.

The 1930s building has been taken off the list of theatres at risk but three other Scottish venues remain.

Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

Celtic reportedly agree to stump up cash for Qarabag forward as Rangers intend to keep striker.

Ex-cricketer Majid Haq, who blew the whistle on racism in the sport, has dropped a victimisation claim against Cricket Scotland.

Four top-flight clubs open their competitive season in the group stages of the Scottish League Cup on Saturday.

The Gaelic broadcaster will be the only place on the BBC showing action from Glasgow 2026, which begins on 23 July.