The emergency scheme which will see nearly 1,000 inmates freed from Scotland's jails is set to get under way.

The historic Radical Road path was closed in 2018 due to rockfall but a plan for its full reopening has still to be agreed.

Colin McRae's daughter will make her competitive driving debut at Kielder Forest in the Roger Albert Clark Rally.

Daniel Laidlaw was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in the face of battle.

The figure fell by 0.1% between July and September, while the overall UK rate increased to 5%.

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

Capt Fred Rivett recalls telling the airline's founder to stop "yakking" ahead of inaugural flight.

Glasgow university researchers say more humans and livestock are being bitten by the bats because of the impacts of climate change.

Prof Anton Muscatelli's report calls for a range of reforms to planning, business rates and skills in Scotland.

Police say a 46-year-old woman was taken to hospital for treatment after the incident on Buchanan Street.

Port of Aberdeen says challenges it faces are forecast to continue next year.

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

PC Alan Sharp kept six shotguns in a secure unit at his home after a man surrendered them.

Mihai Nicolae Patran assaulted the 29-year-old woman as she walked along Mitchell Street in Glasgow city centre.

Firefighters rescued two people from the Skoda Enyaq after the incident in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, at about 11:00.

Police Scotland confirmed they were called to reports of the crash near Destiny Road, Scone, at about 12:10.

What do displays of national pride mean when they are no longer accompanied by the mass shared grief that gave rise to them?

Scotland will finish either first or second in their World Cup qualification group. But how do they reach the finals?

A Dundee professor carried out the first remote thrombectomy on a human cadaver.

The first celebrity series was a big ratings hit, with the winner collecting £87,500 for charity.

Did the indyref campaign damage the corporation in Scotland?

BBC Weather Watchers have been capturing vibrant scenes across the country.

A group of American men are among thousands of knitters who make the trip to Shetland.

The organisers of Scotland's biggest music festival have been criticised for failing to book any female headliners for its ninth year in a row.

The historic Radical Road path was closed in 2018 due to rockfall but a plan for its full reopening has still to be agreed.

The first celebrity series was a big ratings hit, with the winner collecting £87,500 for charity.

Port of Aberdeen says challenges it faces are forecast to continue next year.

Daniel Laidlaw was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in the face of battle.

PC Alan Sharp kept six shotguns in a secure unit at his home after a man surrendered them.

Scotland will finish either first or second in their World Cup qualification group. But how do they reach the finals?

Colin McRae's daughter will make her competitive driving debut at Kielder Forest in the Roger Albert Clark Rally.

MLS boss among Celtic's list of targets, while interim manager may be around a bit longer...

Scotland have suffered a triple injury blow as they prepare to face Greece in World Cup qualifying, with likely starter Billy Gilmour ruled out of Saturday's match in Piraeus.

Joe Ledley believes fellow Welshman Craig Bellamy is "a perfect fit" to be Celtic manager and would be "very interested" in doing so.