Power firm SSEN predicts wind guts could reach about 80mph in parts of the country over the Easter weekend.

Hundreds of businesses are affected by the blaze, which broke out in a vape shop on 8 March.

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

Tammy Hine says she wanted to live somewhere remote and have one last adventure before turning 50.

The events - many of which go back centuries - are coming under increased financial pressure.

The leaders of Scotland's six biggest parties spoke to the BBC's Scotcast ahead of the election.

Scotland will meet USA in Saturday's bronze medal match at the World Men's Curling Championship after losing their semi-final against Canada.

The horse equalled the UK racing record for the longest-priced winner at Kelso on Thursday.

Detectives searched near the former home of the man convicted of murdering Renee MacRae and her son Andrew in 1976.

The neonatal unit at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary has temporarily paused external admissions and the birthing pools are out of use

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

Police say the 50-year-old woman is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Saturday.

MV Lord of the Isles, which was covering the Oban to Mull route, will be ready to deploy again "early next week" after problems with its main engine.

The nine-year policy that capped financial help at two children has been removed.

Natalie reports on the people of Castlemilk’s long campaign.

BBC Verify looks at key measures to see what progress is being made and whether Scotland can be compared with other nations.

The popular rural affairs television programme first aired in April 1976.

Chloe McGurk, of Galashiels, says a local drug and alcohol service has given her life a new direction.

Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

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

Power firm SSEN predicts wind guts could reach about 80mph in parts of the country over the Easter weekend.

Detectives searched near the former home of the man convicted of murdering Renee MacRae and her son Andrew in 1976.

With seven games of the Scottish Premiership to go, Aberdeen are in serious danger of finishing in the relegation play-off spot. Do they have what it takes to stay up?

The events - many of which go back centuries - are coming under increased financial pressure.

The road is shut between House of Bruar and Blair Atholl following the two-vehicle collision

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre maintains his strong form with a round of 64 for a four-shot halfway lead at the Texas Open in San Antonio.

Scotland will meet USA in Saturday's bronze medal match at the World Men's Curling Championship after losing their semi-final against Canada.

Martin O'Neill says further dropped points by Celtic would make winning the Scottish Premiership "a difficult comeback" but "not impossible".

Hearts manager Derek McInnes sees no psychological advantage in any team playing before their Scottish Premiership title rivals as Rangers have a chance to knock the leaders off top spot.

Head coach Danny Rohl wants Rangers to retain the mindset of "hunters" in the three-way battle for the Scottish Premiership title, even if his side go top this weekend.