The former first minister says she didn't think it was fair that Murrell - who embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP - should lose his job when she became SNP leader.

Ulva only has 16 people living there, but since a starring role on Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel tourists have flocked to the island.

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

A new team of transplant recipients from Scotland is playing in the inaugural four nations championship.

A total of 97 properties in three streets have now been evacuated in Coalsnaughton as investigations continue.

Young cyclists in Dalbeattie will get a chance to qualify for a world championships next month.

The 23-year-old targeted two women in Falkirk in separate incidents.

Charlie Noble's body was recovered from the water at Bracklinn Falls following reports of concern for a person.

John Frizell, from Glasgow, was arrested in Normandy when police found five migrants on his boat - including a three-year-old girl.

Jake Wilson, from Hampshire, wept in the dock as he was found not guilty at the High Court in Livingston.

The 84 people involved all had treatment for hernias using mesh products made by Covidien.

Scotland's children's commissioner has warned a social media ban could drive children to less regulated or riskier parts of the internet.

The 15-year-old boy and Jay Stewart, 18, are accused of killing Kayden Moy on Irvine Beach.

The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. So, where did he spend it?

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.

Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

Some of the key dates from a period of turmoil for the Scottish National Party.

How dogged work by detectives and forensic accountants led to the former SNP chief executive's conviction for embezzlement.

The estranged husband of former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon is remanded in custody after pleading guilty.

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

OVO Hydro’s boss on ticket prices and expansion plans.

The 10 projects will compete for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award.

Hayley Watkins waives her anonymity to call for a publicly-accessible sex offenders register.

A new BBC documentary features the case of 16-year-old Larissa, who was reported missing from her Glasgow home last year.

Online series on Highland history becomes unlikely global hit with viewers from seven continents

Prisoners in Scotland will be trained in roadwork skills to improve their job prospects after release from jail.

Freya replaces Olivia as the most chosen name for baby girls in Scotland as Noah retains the top position for boys.

The 21-year-old was also placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely over the attacks in St Andrews.

Home Farm care home has been issued with an improvement notice by the Care Inspectorate.

The principal says the university faces "stark" challenges after confirming 111 jobs could be lost.

Young cyclists in Dalbeattie will get a chance to qualify for a world championships next month.

A total of 97 properties in three streets have now been evacuated in Coalsnaughton as investigations continue.

Glasgow Warriors will face Bulls or Munster in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals after a hard-fought win against Connacht.

Hungary midfielder linked with move to Scotland as Aberdeen boss goes after a familiar face...

Steve Clarke says his near U-turn to continue as Scotland head coach was based on his conviction he is the best man for the job.

Celtic's late penalty at Motherwell was the correct decision but Hearts were wrongly denied a spot-kick at Fir Park, the Scottish FA's head of refereeing says.

Scottish swimmer Toni Shaw believes this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be "absolutely huge" for the Para-sport community.