Scotland BBC

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:01:22 GMT
Doctors say radical plan to merge Scotland's health boards should be scrapped
BMA Scotland says there is no evidence that reducing the number of health boards from 14 to two will improve patient care.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:43:14 GMT
More than half of Scotland's universities spend more than they earn - report
The situation could get worse if expected income from international students does not arrive, a new report says.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:37:46 GMT
Scotland's papers: Oasis ticket touts and tributes to Dame Esther Rantzen
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:23:40 GMT
Celebrity Traitors: Can I visit the castle, ride the train and see the unusual monument?
A brief guide to the Scottish Highlands' "Traitors Territory".

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:19:36 GMT
Three unions to strike at same time over Glasgow Caledonian job cuts
Lecturers and support staff say the action by the UCU, the EIS and Unison on Thursday will effectively close the university.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:23:19 GMT
'I love the sheep and the people' - Knitters flock to Shetland's wool week
The annual event is marking its 17th year and draws visitors from all over the world.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:57:33 GMT
Nasa heads to Scottish Highlands in its search for life on Mars
The US space agency says ancient rocks at Clachtoll have similarities to those on the Red Planet.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:08:22 GMT
Energy bills are rising by £60 a year - here's what you can do about it
Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:06:03 GMT
Winter flu vaccine rollout begins. Who's eligible?
Pregnant women, older people, and those with underlying health conditions are being urged to get their flu jab.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:21:14 GMT
Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction
The former SNP chief executive had been receiving government-funded support since last year.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:03:30 GMT
James, Fatboy Slim and Amy Macdonald to headline Belladrum 2027
Indie band James were forced to pull out of the festival this year after the lead singer lost his voice.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:16:40 GMT
Giant data centre plans lodged for old nuclear plant site
Developers say it could create more than 500 full-time jobs on the Chapelcross site near Annan.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:24:08 GMT
What are the Great Scottish Run routes and which roads are closed?
A record number of runners are expected to hit the streets of Glasgow this weekend as Scotland's biggest running event returns.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:33:45 GMT
Care homes behind bars - coping with an ageing prison population
A special area at HMP Edinburgh has been set aside for older prisoners or those who have dementia.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Scotcast: Rape - are men getting a fair trial?
Why criminal defence lawyers are worried about changes to corroboration.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:03:25 GMT
'Ship buster' missiles sink old US warship in live fire training off Scotland
The 43-year-old decommissioned frigate was used for target practice off the Outer Hebrides last Monday.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:13:58 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:05:53 GMT
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:01:22 GMT
Doctors say radical plan to merge Scotland's health boards should be scrapped
BMA Scotland says there is no evidence that reducing the number of health boards from 14 to two will improve patient care.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:57:33 GMT
Nasa heads to Scottish Highlands in its search for life on Mars
The US space agency says ancient rocks at Clachtoll have similarities to those on the Red Planet.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:23:19 GMT
'I love the sheep and the people' - Knitters flock to Shetland's wool week
The annual event is marking its 17th year and draws visitors from all over the world.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:16:47 GMT
'He was deeply loved': Former Kirkcudbright Academy pupil killed in Ukraine
Arkadii Petrov, who attended Kirkcudbright Academy, was killed after returning to Ukraine to fight.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:08:43 GMT
Man in court after drugs worth more than £200,000 seized in vehicle stop
Officers recovered the cocaine during a vehicle stop on Lamberkine Drive at about 20:00 on Tuesday.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:17:32 GMT
You are the Scotland boss - what would you do?
Put yourself in the shoes of the new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli as he picks his XI to face North Macedonia.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:38:37 GMT
Unwell Nygren isolating on international duty - gossip
Celtic midfielder unwell on international duty, Dundee look at free agent market and Arbroath snap up Scotland youth international.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:33:05 GMT
Olympic champion Muirhead makes return with Lammie - watch live on BBC
Olympic champion Eve Muirhead makes her comeback at the Scottish Mixed Curling Championships on Thursday after revoking her retirement.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:35:10 GMT
Robertson set to hit 100 Scotland caps - but who else makes top 10?
We want you to name the 10 most capped Scotland men's players of all time, with current captain Andy Robertson set to make his 100th national team appearance against North Macedonia on Saturday.

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