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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:16:14 GMTWhy independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland
Scotland remains more or less split down the middle on independence, eight years after the referendum.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:01:22 GMTDelays as police incident closes M80 motorway overnight
The M80 has been closed southbound from junction seven at Haggs since the early hours of the morning.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:16:04 GMTWarning of police and military firearms exercise at Murrayfield
Blank ammunition and military helicopters will be used during Tuesday's training at the stadium.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:15:36 GMTMan arrested after suspected stabbing in Paisley
A man was found injured after police were called to a house in the town's Blackstoun Road on Monday evening.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:56:18 GMTScotland's papers: Row over Iran airstrikes and tower block 'rampage'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:16:20 GMTPolice brothel raids target organisers, not sex workers
The BBC followed officers as Operation Begonia cracks down on human trafficking and the sex trade in Scotland.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:44:53 GMTMan arrested after Edinburgh knife incident leaves two in hospital
A suspect who was seen in an 11th floor flat is taken away by police officers after a standoff lasting several hours.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:24:14 GMTDomestic abuser convicted of killing wife who jumped from bridge
The prosecution of Lee Milne over the death of his wife Kimberley in Dundee is the first of its kind in Scotland.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:47:45 GMTBars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal
Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:37:18 GMTScots caught up in Middle East crisis 'just waiting for the next explosion'
Scots in the region - and beyond - have been telling the BBC how they have been affected by the military strikes.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:23:55 GMTSarwar rejects father's tribute to Iran's supreme leader
Former Scottish Labour MP Mohammad Sarwar praised Ayatollah Khamenei as a martyr after he was killed in a US-Israeli strike.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMTNew infection risk alert at Glasgow's flagship hospital
Some rooms have been sealed off on a ward for adult bone marrow transplant patients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:43:24 GMTSaturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch
The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:37:49 GMT'Human swan' activist weeps during fatal air crash inquiry
Sacha Dench was giving evidence to a fatal accident inquiry into the death of cameraman Dan Burton.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:28:21 GMTSir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?
A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:09:26 GMTScotland's main election issues in six charts
A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMTHydrolysis: our UK-first ‘green’ funerals
Scots could soon be offered an alternative to burial and cremation.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:10:44 GMTScotland becomes first UK country to allow water cremations
The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:38:50 GMTYour pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:25:25 GMTCould a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?
Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:44:53 GMTMan arrested after Edinburgh knife incident leaves two in hospital
A suspect who was seen in an 11th floor flat is taken away by police officers after a standoff lasting several hours.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:22:03 GMTSoldier died on training exercise after rifle fired
L/Cpl Joe Spencer died in 2016 when his gun went off unexpectedly during sniper training in Scotland.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:47:45 GMTBars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal
Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:37:18 GMTScots caught up in Middle East crisis 'just waiting for the next explosion'
Scots in the region - and beyond - have been telling the BBC how they have been affected by the military strikes.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:01:22 GMTDelays as police incident closes M80 motorway overnight
The M80 has been closed southbound from junction seven at Haggs since the early hours of the morning.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:07:37 GMTKey areas for Scotland against champions France
Scotland face unbeaten France in the Six Nations on Saturday looking to keep their title hopes alive. Here are the areas they must get right.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:15 GMTSki duo named GB's Winter Paralympics flagbearers
Skiing duo Menna Fitzpatrick and Scott Meenagh will be Great Britain's flagbearers at the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:30:45 GMT'Rohl needs Scottish Cup win more than O'Neill'
Rangers manager Danny Rohl needs a Scottish Cup win more than Old Firm counterpart Martin O'Neill, says former Celtic striker Chris Sutton.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:22:53 GMTHickey adds to Scotland injury woes for March friendlies
Aaron Hickey will miss Scotland's World Cup warm-ups against Japan and Ivory Coast as injuries continue to plague several key players in Steve Clarke's squad.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:24:39 GMTScotland get unexpected Dempsey boost for France
Scotland are boosted by the unexpected return of Jack Dempsey to their squad before Saturday's game with Grand Slam-chasing France.