Ferguson Marine said it was unable to bid to build a replacement for MV Lord of the Isles because of eligibility criteria.

Can Holyrood afford to pay for the spending promises being outlined in the election campaign?

Travel experts have reassured people there is no need to be concerned and travel plans will largely go ahead.

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

A garden used by nursery children is among areas repeatedly affected, says Western Isles Council.

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

The main political parties were asked their views on oil and gas extraction during the BBC's Question Time held in Aberdeen.

An improved system to safeguard the anonymous vote will be used across Scotland on 7 May.

Kofi Offeh, who describes himself as King Atehene, has been deported to Ghana.

The event in Kelso helps people learn to fish and raises awareness of the River Tweed's importance.

A bomb squad was sent to Dixon Avenue, Glasgow after police were called at about 12:15.

Western Scotland faces the highest risk, but there are also warnings for central and eastern Scotland.

The girl, now 15, admits assault to the danger of life at an Aberdeen school.

Alisha Bain, 35, was found with cocaine worth more than £100,000 at her Aberdeen home.

The garment was specially designed for Queen Alexandra to wear during the first coronation to be lit by electric light.

The three-year-old disappeared after chasing after a dog that escaped from his grandparents' garden in Irvine in 1976.

Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim.

Connie McLaughlin will permanently replace Kaye Adams, who left after a conduct complaint.

Traders in Sanquhar say a six-week closure of the A76 in the summer could be "catastrophic".

The Scottish actor and writer's first project after the acclaimed Baby Reindeer is a dark study of masculinity.

Conservationists say a captive breeding programme has now released 30,000 pine hoverflies into the wild.

Dumfries man Alan Johnstone lost his wife Anneka to a brain tumour when she was aged just 33.

Explore the policies of the main parties in Scotland and compare where they stand on key issues with this interactive guide.

The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.

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.

They include a leaders debate, daily online live pages, analysis, fact checking, audience-driven stories as well as a rolling results programme.

Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.

Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.

All you need to know about the upcoming election in Scotland, clearly and quickly explained.

A quick guide to Holyrood's voting system and how your ballots are counted.

Motorway traffic over the Firth of Forth will be sent to the old road bridge each night this weekend.

A garden used by nursery children is among areas repeatedly affected, says Western Isles Council.

The main political parties were asked their views on oil and gas extraction during the BBC's Question Time held in Aberdeen.

The event in Kelso helps people learn to fish and raises awareness of the River Tweed's importance.

Alexander Oastler Ltd, which made bespoke furniture, had operated in the city since 1863

Oli McBurnie and Ross Stewart are arguably Scotland's two most in-form strikers, yet neither appear to be in Steve Clarke's World Cup plans, writes Tom English.

Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest.

Scotland make five changes to the side who were overwhelmed by England for their Women's Six Nations trip to face Italy on Saturday.

Premier League club to rekindle interest in Celtic midfielder as Dutch side eye move for Rangers defender.

Captain Callum McGregor believes Celtic still have "the edge" in the Scottish Premiership title race despite being three points behind leaders Hearts.