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Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:36:19 GMT
Scotland rings in new year as weather warning kicks off 2026
A yellow weather warning for heavy snow and wind covers much of Scotland for the first four days of the new year.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:16:05 GMT
We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter's murder
The centuries-old verdict has been scrapped after decades of controversy about its use in Scottish criminal trials.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:47:25 GMT
Scotland's papers: Waiting time 'failure' and girl's inspiring letter to Starmer
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:10:16 GMT
The £3m race to save polar explorer Shackleton's villa
The building was used as a base by Shackleton while he orchestrated the famous rescue of his stranded crew

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:50:09 GMT
Flu cases fall by nearly half over the Christmas holidays
The number of recorded flu cases in Scotland fell by 43% over the Christmas holidays, latest figures show.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:03:44 GMT
Hillwalkers rescued after getting stuck in wintry conditions in Cairngorms
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue said they became "cragfast" on Coire an t-Sneachda on Tuesday evening.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:55:18 GMT
Greenock Morton chairman quits after online abuse to family
John Laird said criticism originally about football matters had descended into personal attacks.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:17:58 GMT
Power restored to Edinburgh pubs in time for Hogmanay
SP Energy Networks says its staff will be on standby in The Grassmarket until the early hours of New Year's Day.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:00:20 GMT
Scottish bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:07:10 GMT
Four injured as police car collides with vehicle
The crash happened on the capital's Salisbury Road on Saturday.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:31:15 GMT
Inverness Caley Thistle close stand for one match after smoke bomb incident
Inverness Caley Thistle say the West Stand will be closed for Saturday's home league game.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:57:10 GMT
Family appeal to missing man not seen for nearly three weeks
Jason Anderson, 33, was last seen on 12 December in Catrine, East Ayrshire.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:02:43 GMT
Cross-border rail passengers warned of new year disruption
Replacement bus services will run between Lockerbie and Carlisle, and Dumfries for the first week of the new year.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:04:21 GMT
Chaos, fun and fireballs: Working the Hogmanay night shift
BBC Scotland meets some of the workers and volunteers keeping events, restaurants and the transport network running this New Year's Eve.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:03:37 GMT
How well do you know Scotland's biggest news stories?
How much attention have you been paying to this year's biggest (and most unusual) stories? Test your knowledge of 2025 in our quiz.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:01:05 GMT
Why did Edinburgh become the home of Hogmanay?
The history of New Year's Eve street parties in Edinburgh goes back centuries.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:03:54 GMT
'I'm my own worst enemy' - Hamish Hawk gears up for Hogmanay
Hamish Hawk will support Wet Leg at Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:05:49 GMT
Your most-read stories of 2025
BBC Scotland News is looking back at our most-read stories and this is the top 20 for 2025.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:32:30 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:01:38 GMT
How a chocolate bar wrapper solved an archaeological mystery
A team from the University of Glasgow team worked with volunteers and students to excavate the former Kelvin Wheelies park.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:06:30 GMT
I used Lego to design a farm for people who are blind - like me
Mike Duxbury lost his sight 50 years ago and is helping others with disability get into agriculture.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:36:19 GMT
Scotland rings in new year as weather warning kicks off 2026
A yellow weather warning for heavy snow and wind covers much of Scotland for the first four days of the new year.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:03:44 GMT
Hillwalkers rescued after getting stuck in wintry conditions in Cairngorms
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue said they became "cragfast" on Coire an t-Sneachda on Tuesday evening.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:08:58 GMT
Nuns accused of multiple historical abuse charges against children
Offences are alleged to have taken place at Nazareth House premises in Aberdeen and Midlothian between 1965 and 1982.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:02:43 GMT
Cross-border rail passengers warned of new year disruption
Replacement bus services will run between Lockerbie and Carlisle, and Dumfries for the first week of the new year.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:10:16 GMT
The £3m race to save polar explorer Shackleton's villa
The building was used as a base by Shackleton while he orchestrated the famous rescue of his stranded crew

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:58:36 GMT
'Rangers right in mix' - can they now go level with Celtic?
Danny Rohl has Rangers "right in the mix" for the Scottish Premiership title before Saturday's mouth-watering Old Firm derby at Celtic.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:48:39 GMT
Are Nancy's 'uncomfortable' Celtic ready for Old Firm?
Celtic hirple into Saturday's second league Old Firm derby of the season knowing Rangers can move level on points with a win.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:40:59 GMT
From Taylor Swift to football nirvana - Motherwell's long road to Celtic demolition
BBC Scotland charts the long road Motherwell have taken to get to the scintillating football which broke Celtic.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT
Scottish rugby highlights and lowlights of 2025
Tom and Andy take a lookback at the highs and lows across Scottish rugby in 2025

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:46:29 GMT
Anderson beats Van Gerwen to reach quarter-finals
Gary Anderson gets the better of long-standing rival Michael van Gerwen to reach the PDC World Championship quarter-finals.

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