Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.

The 35-year-old man, who was known to the girl, is scheduled to appear in court later today.

Kim Hutchison says she was "petrified" to see a man in just shorts at the end of her bed in a Dundee Travelodge.

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

Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday.

Invergordon Museum said its attempt to safeguard the Sir John Gordon bust had hit a "critical impasse".

The BRCA1 and BRCA2 variants are associated with certain cancers.

The strategy is being developed two years after the Unesco status was awarded for the area.

More than 148,000 learners across the country received their results as details of this year's pass rates were published.

Racers descend on Stranraer for five days of fast-paced and colourful racing on Loch Ryan.

Police Scotland said the group were hit by a vehicle on Greenock Road, Bishopton, Renfrewshire, on Sunday 11 July.

Five councillors who voted to take no action on David Brown's operator's licences now face a no-confidence vote.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham responds to Archie Goodburn's impassioned plea for more money and resources to be put into brain cancer research by inviting the Scottish swimmer to a personal meeting.

More than 130,000 Scottish students have found out how they did in their exams.

Nature Scot have not granted a licence for the annual guga hunt to take place.

The last day saw Razorlight step in as headliners after James were forced to pull out.

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

For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.

The head of Glasgow 2026 believes the legacy of the scaled-back Games will shape the future of the event.

More than 148,000 people across Scotland will receive their results on Tuesday.

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.

Invergordon Museum said its attempt to safeguard the Sir John Gordon bust had hit a "critical impasse".

Kim Hutchison says she was "petrified" to see a man in just shorts at the end of her bed in a hotel room.

Racers descend on Stranraer for five days of fast-paced and colourful racing on Loch Ryan.

The 35-year-old man, who was known to the girl, is scheduled to appear in court later today.

Rangers sign Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover for an undisclosed fee.

With Rangers, Hearts, Hibernian and Motherwell in action on Thursday, BBC Scotland has been attempting to analyse the chances of the nation's European hopefuls.

Heart of Midlothan and Rangers start their new season in the Champions League qualifying group stage on Wednesday, but how are they are prepared?

Possible incomings at Celtic as Scottish champions' former left-back moves to Houston Dynamo.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham responds to Archie Goodburn's impassioned plea for more money and resources to be put into brain cancer research by inviting the Scottish swimmer to a personal meeting.