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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:18:38 GMTWill walk-in GP clinics deliver one million extra appointments?
The first of 16 new walk-in clinics across Scotland is now open but it is not clear when a target of them delivering one million appointments will be hit.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:48:06 GMTWhy did the lord advocate brief Swinney on Murrell charge?
It was the most politically sensitive out of 30 cases that the Crown Office has informed first ministers about over the last 22 years.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:29:31 GMTScotland's plan to install heat pumps 'too slow' - climate advisers
Independent climate change advisors say the Scottish government needs to ramp up the rollout of heat pumps immediately.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:49:24 GMTHousehold energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:05:53 GMTScotland's papers: FM's Murrell 'tip-off' and Mandelson 'flight-risk' claims
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:19:32 GMTCompany says turbine transport will only cause 'short delays'
Components for a wind farm in the Borders will be transported through Moffat starting next month.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:04:12 GMTSturgeon accused Salmond of 'revenge mission' against her government
Sturgeon made the remark during an interview when she was being investigated over claims she misled parliament.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:29:14 GMTMSPs reject plan to allow voters to remove them
The legislation was voted down by the SNP and the Greens, while the Scottish Conservatives abstained.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:54:03 GMTPlans for Flamingo Land resort at Loch Lomond rejected
The decision comes after years of often bitter debate over the plans for a £40m holiday park on the banks of the loch.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:12:05 GMTScotland's attainment gap wider than before the pandemic
Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said the government had already invested £1.75bn but admitted that the new data showed there was more to do.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:44:04 GMTKiller who pushed man in front of ambulance on 999 call jailed
Lewis Budge attacked Robert Bromell on the Corran Esplanade in Oban, Argyll and Bute, in September 2023.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:49:46 GMTDomestic abuse and indecent messages on the rise in Scotland
Crimes reported to police in Scotland rose by 3% between 2024 and 2025, according to new government data.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:31:06 GMTVillage water 'safe to drink' after diesel spilled into river
The water supply to households in Killin was disrupted after an incident at a petrol station on Friday.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:26:48 GMTNHS Grampian confirms first case of measles since 2014
The health board says everyone should ensure they are vaccinated after confirming its first recorded case in more than a decade.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:54:53 GMTI met a depraved killer at a party - he burned down my house
Less than a fortnight after the fire Dylan Brister drugged, raped and killed father-of-four Calum Simpson.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:17:09 GMTA hotel with rooms for students? People thought there would be chaos
Charlie MacGregor is behind 21 social hubs - including one in Glasgow - which house students alongside tourists and lone workers.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMTRuth Davidson and the fight on the right
Ex-Scottish Conservative leader on Farage, Badenoch and leadership.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:16:04 GMTWhat happened to Arlene? The 30-year mystery of a murder without a body
Arlene Fraser's husband Nat is serving life for murder - but her family is still seeking answers about what happened to her body.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:49:27 GMTYour pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:16:31 GMT'Ukraine will always be home - but Scotland is now home too'
After moving because of the war, Ukrainian students describe how Scotland became their second home.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:49 GMTWhy has Alan Carr bought a castle and where is it?
The comedian has purchased a castle in the Scottish Borders which comes with 17 bedrooms and its own working railway.
Sat, 20 Sep 2025 07:57:15 GMTI was the poster boy for Tourette's and swore in front of the Queen
A new film looks at the life of John Davidson after he found fame in a 1989 documentary
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:30:35 GMTSong portal launch marks start of World Gaelic Week
It includes more than 700 songs, audio recordings and lyrics as well as biographical information.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:54:53 GMTI met a depraved killer at a party - he burned down my house
Less than a fortnight after the fire Dylan Brister drugged, raped and killed father-of-four Calum Simpson.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:47:54 GMTEco-village with crofts and affordable homes planned at loch
A community trust has bought land for affordable homes and woodland crofts at Loch Duich.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:18:38 GMTWill walk-in GP clinics deliver one million extra appointments?
The first of 16 new walk-in clinics across Scotland is now open but it is not clear when a target of them delivering one million appointments will be hit.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:19:32 GMTCompany says turbine transport will only cause 'short delays'
Components for a wind farm in the Borders will be transported through Moffat starting next month.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:31:06 GMTVillage water 'safe to drink' after diesel spilled into river
The water supply to households in Killin was disrupted after an incident at a petrol station on Friday.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:43:08 GMTCeltic want VAR use 'reviewed' after Trusty red card appeal fails
Celtic are unsuccessful in their appeal against Auston Trusty's red card but St Mirren's Richard King has his weekend dismissal overturned.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:21:32 GMTNygren attracts Premier League interest - gossip
Premier League clubs are interested in Celtic's top scorer Benjamin Nygren while Hearts wait for injury updates on five players.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:51:35 GMTWeir 'more determined than ever' to make World Cup
Caroline Weir is "more determined that ever" to reach a World Cup after being installed as Melissa Andreatta's captain.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:51:27 GMT'Tragic beauty' as Zyw battles MND to make Winter Paralympics history
Edinburgh's Davy Zyw speaks of "the tragic beauty" of becoming what is believed to be the first snowsport athlete with motor neurone disease (MND) to compete at the Winter Paralympics.