Scotland BBC

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:31:03 GMT
Man charged with murdering ex-partner found dead in jail
Lee Greenan was accused of killing Vikki Soloman at a house in Edinburgh on Monday evening.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:53:22 GMT
'Welcome progress' made in tackling Cairngorms wildfire
Nethy Bridge homes were evacuated but police say the fire is no longer considered a major incident.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:25:35 GMT
Scotland's papers: Accused killer dead in jail and 'Europe in flames'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:22:47 GMT
D-Day veteran who died aged 100 to be laid to rest
Jim Glennie's family described the veteran, from Turriff in Aberdeenshire, as a "hero".

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:22:38 GMT
The remarkable survival story of a Langholm Moor hen harrier
Sorrel - tagged in 2016 - has survived when most of her peers have died, been killed or gone missing.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:55:15 GMT
Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold
Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:21:08 GMT
I have cerebral palsy - photography helps keep joy in my life
Jake Smith, 21, uses a wheelchair and says he wants to inspire other people with his images.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:03:11 GMT
Lennon launches Scottish Labour leadership bid
The incoming West of Scotland MSP said her party was in the "last chance saloon" and needed "radical and fast change".

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:09:59 GMT
Police investigating attempted murder of two officers
Officers were carrying out enquiries at a property in Larkhall when a white Renault Traffic van was driven at them.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:38:51 GMT
Murder investigation launched after man dies in close
Police Scotland said a man had been found with serious injuries in the close of a block of flats on Burgher Street.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:42:34 GMT
Police Scotland investigating Al Fayed abuse claims
The former Harrods owner, who died in August 2023, is alleged to have sexually abused hundreds of women and girls at various locations.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:13:53 GMT
Gymnast Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist
Twelve years ago, a young Reuben Ward watched wide-eyed as Dan Keatings won gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow. Now he celebrates achieving the same feat in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:43:31 GMT
'Cherished' mother and grandmother killed in crash
Elaine McCulloch, 63, died following a crash involving a grey Ford Focus and a black Mercedes GLA near Shotts, North Lanarkshire.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:36:25 GMT
Giant Mackintosh-inspired artwork unveiled on Finnieston Crane
Commonwealth Games organisers say the artwork - which has a diameter of 10m - will serve as a tribute to Glasgow's artistic heritage.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:30:25 GMT
Monks punished after consecrating bishop without Pope's approval
The diocese of Aberdeen said the monks had clearly broken with the church and were now removed from it.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:33:33 GMT
Glasgow 2014 doctor on the legacy of Commonwealth Games
Prof Gordon Mackay says young athletes and children should not be "hothoused" into just one sport.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:11 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:54:26 GMT
Planes, vanes and automobiles - the history of Scotland's hottest spot
Charterhall weather station recorded 34.8C in 2022 - but the area has seen a variety of previous uses.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:50:32 GMT
In pictures: Shetland, its people and culture at turn of 20th Century
The work of pioneering photographer John D Ratter features in a new exhibition in Shetland.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:15:06 GMT
Dead firefighter's sons launch book to help children cope with bereavement
Barry Martin died four days after being seriously injured while fighting a fire in Jenners Department store in Edinburgh in 2023.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:46:22 GMT
Exhibition painting a portrait of Edinburgh's housing schemes
A new exhibition of photographer Sandra George's work shows life on Edinburgh's streets in the 1980s and 1990s.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:46:48 GMT
Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?
The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Scotcast: Monica Lennon on replacing Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour politician is unexpectedly returning to Holyrood.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:59:48 GMT
King and Queen emerge from Tardis to open Glasgow Commonwealth Games
The Royal couple drew gasps and cheers from the audience at the Hydro as they appeared on stage in Glasgow.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:03:09 GMT
Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp?
It's been going for 96 years - but many doubted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which open in Glasgow on Thursday, would happen. So what could the future hold for the event?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:41:27 GMT
Scottish Labour at a crossroads again as Sarwar jumps ship
Anas Sarwar has never made a secret of his desire to hold high office, but where does it leave Scottish Labour?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:06:17 GMT
Who could be the new Scottish Labour leader?
The party are still reeling from their worst Holyrood election result in Scottish Parliament history.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:29:30 GMT
My wife died from a flesh-eating bug. I blame NHS delays for her death
Stephen Alexander says he feels "cheated, let down and failed" by the NHS following the death of his wife Sharon.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:05:40 GMT
Who is Anas Sarwar? The Scottish Labour leader returning to UK politics
The Glasgow MSP is expected to be confirmed for role in Andy Burnham's government after taking a seat in the house of Lords.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:53:28 GMT
Three senseless killings: Is Scotland's youth knife crime on the rise again?
The deaths of Kayden Moy, Amen Teklay and John McNab last year has left many wondering whether Scotland was going backwards on knife crime.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:39:22 GMT
Does Scotland have the 'game changer' helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?
A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, as helicopters battle to help stop the spread of the flames.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:31:03 GMT
Man charged with murdering ex-partner found dead in jail
Lee Greenan was accused of killing Vikki Soloman at a house in Edinburgh on Monday evening.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:53:22 GMT
'Welcome progress' made in tackling Cairngorms wildfire
Nethy Bridge homes were evacuated but police say the fire is no longer considered a major incident.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:22:47 GMT
D-Day veteran who died aged 100 to be laid to rest
Jim Glennie's family described the veteran, from Turriff in Aberdeenshire, as a "hero".

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:22:38 GMT
The remarkable survival story of a Langholm Moor hen harrier
Sorrel - tagged in 2016 - has survived when most of her peers have died, been killed or gone missing.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:09:39 GMT
Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape
The 45-year-old, played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences against the women between 2004 and 2019.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:55:15 GMT
Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold
Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:30:34 GMT
How many midfielders do Rangers need after busy summer?
Rangers have a team full of central midfielders, but are they good enough to provide enough ammunition for their strikers?

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:45:38 GMT
Paderborn turn down Celtic's £4m bid for Baur - gossip
Celtic bid for midfielder turned down amid conflicting reports over winger's proposed move to Scottish champions.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Podcast: League Cup Shocks, Celtic movement & St Johnstone concerns
Dunfermline impress, St Johnstone struggle and Celtic get moving.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:13:53 GMT
Gymnast Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist
Twelve years ago, a young Reuben Ward watched wide-eyed as Dan Keatings won gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow. Now he celebrates achieving the same feat in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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