After a major setback two years ago when Labour defeated them in the UK general election, the SNP's political luck seems to have turned.

Filmmaker David Kew went to Papa Westray to visit a friend and ended up making a film about his disappearance.

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

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke takes positives from his side's friendly defeat by Japan at Hampden, but expresses disappointment at the boos that accompanied the full-time whistle.

Tanny Gill has just set up the Scottish Cheese Academy in West Linton in the Borders.

It comes after police in Scotland and Spain carried out a series of simultaneous pre-dawn raids on Friday.

MV Lord of the Isles, which has been sailing the Oban to Mull route, suspended all sailings on Saturday.

Kirsty Muir becomes the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles by finishing second in the season finale in Switzerland.

Police Scotland say the 29-year-old was seriously assaulted in Green Street at about 21:45 on Friday.

SNP leader John Swinney and the Greens co-leaders led thousands on an independence march down the Royal Mile.

He warned that closing the pool could hamper the growth of the sport in Scotland.

Great Britain's Josh Kerr says the world mile record is "a career goal" and "it's time to bring the record home" at the London Diamond League meeting in July.

Four people were taken to hospital after the incident, between the villages of Dalwhinnie and Newtonmore, at 14:50 on Friday.

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

The comedian has bought Ayton Castle in the Borders - how much might it cost to follow in his footsteps?

The regiment was formed on 28 March 2006 from six of Scotland's historic infantry regiments.

Seven organisations that use the Trongate 103 building were informed last month their rent was to increase by four times the current amount.

Ming Yang proposed building a wind turbine manufacturing plant at Ardersier.

Pam Hogg was known for her eccentric designs, which have been worn by stars including Rihanna, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga.

Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.

The Scottish Conservative leader on how an acid attack led him into politics.

As parties draw up their election manifestos, has the SNP ticked off the goals it set out in 2021?

The regiment was formed on 28 March 2006 from six of Scotland's historic infantry regiments.

MV Lord of the Isles, which has been sailing the Oban to Mull route, suspended all sailings on Saturday.

Filmmaker David Kew went to Papa Westray to visit a friend and ended up making a film about his disappearance.

The comedian has bought Ayton Castle in the Borders - how much might it cost to follow in his footsteps?

Police say the four males involved in the assault last Friday were wearing dark clothing.

Scotland were too flat and timid in defeat by Japan as the clock ticks towards their World Cup return, writes Tom English.

Kirsty Muir becomes the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles by finishing second in the season finale in Switzerland.

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke takes positives from his side's friendly defeat by Japan at Hampden, but expresses disappointment at the boos that accompanied the full-time whistle.

Rangers will reportedly allow out-of-favour winger Rabbi Matondo to join Brann as the Ibrox club and Celtic are again linked with Sheffield United's Tyrese Campbell.

Great Britain's Josh Kerr says the world mile record is "a career goal" and "it's time to bring the record home" at the London Diamond League meeting in July.