Qualifications Scotland announces a major review of the exams system saying it wants to ensure they are "absolutely fit for purpose".

Susan Dick only discovered West Dunbartonshire Council were carrying out work when bulldozers appeared.

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

The Scottish Parliament committee is concerned that people are waiting years for neurodevelopmental assessments.

The 10,500-acre Tarras Valley reserve is being scoured for the presence of the tiny harvest mouse.

Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse.

The body responsible for managing the UK's airspace opposes the project in southern Scotland.

Residents of Wamphray in southern Scotland need to raise at least £35,000 to buy their local church.

In some of the cases Scotland's prosecution service is considering whether to bring corporate homicide charges.

Sandy Brindley began working as a volunteer support worker when she was 21 before leaving to set up Rape Crisis Scotland in 2002.

The temporary increase for executives at NHS Lothian and Greater Glasgow and Clyde is worth up to £20,000 a year.

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

Scotland book their place at the Women's T20 World Cup with a comfortable 41-run win over the United States in the final Super Six qualification game in Nepal.

Seven patient deaths at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital site are being investigated by Scotland's prosecution and death investigation service.

From The Traitors to high fashion, tartan is making a comeback as designers turn to the Scottish heritage style.

Volunteers restoring a former Edinburgh nuclear bunker are worried someone will be hurt because of safety issues.

The row over the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry continues to evolve with leaders trading increasingly barbed accusations.

William Brydson, who was "head of care" at a Newton Stewart boarding school, has been jailed for a litany of offences.

The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader represented Orkney for more than 30 years.

Dr Leila El Alti gave birth to daughter Aurora by "maternal-assisted C-section" at University Hospital Wishaw.

The temporary increase for executives at NHS Lothian and Greater Glasgow and Clyde is worth up to £20,000 a year.

Operator Bakkafrost Scotland says there was an "isolated occurrence" at its site in Portree, Skye.

The Scottish Parliament committee is concerned that people are waiting years for neurodevelopmental assessments.

Grant Laing stepped down as Perth and Kinross Council leader last year

Seventeen Scottish athletes, across four different sports, will be part of Team GB's 53-strong delegation for this month's Winter Olympics in Italy.

Bid rejected for Celtic player as Scottish champions close in on duo while St Mirren forward is targeted by Arsenal.

Andy Halliday questions whether Rangers have the attacking output to win the league after Sunday's goalless draw at Hibernian - but what do the numbers say?

Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill reveals two prospective signings are having medicals and hinted the club could do further deals after his team beat Falkirk 2-0 to move above Rangers into second place in the Scottish Premiership.

Scotland book their place at the Women's T20 World Cup with a comfortable 41-run win over the United States in the final Super Six qualification game in Nepal.