The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip.

Glasgow tenant Elle Glenny says the impact of a rent increase has been catastrophic.

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

Trousers worn by officers were found to be insufficiently stretchy and faded in colour and fleeces were too thin.

Police were told the boy was approached inside his tent at the Loch Ness Bay campsite in Drumnadrochit in July.

BBC Scotland's Nick McPheat assesses the mood across the Scottish Premiership's teams after a hectic transfer deadline day.

Researchers say the number of wild boars is likely to increase to about 2,400 by 2075.

The North Sea Transition Authority said the energy transition was "well underway" and has been "for decades".

The lights put on a strong display on Monday and could continue into Tuesday night.

Colin Smyth, who has been suspended by Scottish Labour, is facing a police charge over the allegation.

Alan Andrew, 87, from West Yorkshire was found guilty of driving dangerously near on the A9 near Pitlochry.

The comments came on the first of two days of closing submissions at the tribunal regarding nurse Sandie Peggie and NHS Fife.

And will a huge price hike on weight-loss jabs harm our health?

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

The hearing which saw 15 witnesses give evidence over 20 days is almost at an end, but when will we know the outcome?

John Swinney is expected to renew a commitment to improving the prospects of Scotland's poorest pupils.

Showman Jimmy Stringfellow is facing the fight of his life - to save his Clydeside home.

A record 36 MSPs have already announced that they are leaving Holyrood at the election next May.

Fuelled by loss, injury and jelly beans, Kirsty Mack tells of how she conquered the world's second-highest peak.

The comments came on the first of two days of closing submissions at the tribunal regarding nurse Sandie Peggie and NHS Fife.

Police were told the boy was approached inside his tent at the Loch Ness Bay campsite in Drumnadrochit in July.

The North Sea Transition Authority said the energy transition was "well underway" and has been "for decades".

Researchers say the number of wild boars is likely to increase to about 2,400 by 2075.

Jurors rejected Steven Allan's claim that his victim had caused the fatal collision in 2021.

BBC Scotland's Nick McPheat assesses the mood across the Scottish Premiership's teams after a hectic transfer deadline day.

Celtic sign Tunisian winger Sebastian Tounekti from Hammarby for an undisclosed fee.

Rangers buy Youssef Chermiti from Everton as fellow striker Cyriel Dessers is sold to Panathinaikos, while centre-half Derek Cornelius joins on loan from Marseille.