A UK defence minister says some build slots have been "ceded" but the Royal Navy will still get eight of the new ships.

UN experts speak out in suport of Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton who was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017.

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

Connie McLaughlin will permanently replace Kaye Adams, who left after a conduct complaint.

Burrowing badgers have forced the closure of a rural road in south-west Scotland on safety grounds.

Police initially said it was believed the man's death in Strathpeffer was a medical matter.

John Murray, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A72 near Innerleithen.

Grant McKinnon allegedly killed Elizabeth Colligan, 82, in Glasgow's Carntyne area last weekend.

Gary Deans was caught with indecent photos and videos, some showing the sexual abuse of children. .

The unexpected visitors were shipped from Aberdeen to the Valaris Norway, off the coast of Lincolnshire.

Co-Op Funeralcare intends to move all production from Glasgow to a new factory in Merseyside.

Captain James Tavernier announces he will leave Rangers at the end of the season, after 11 years at Ibrox.

Families of those killed in a helicopter crash in 1994 have welcomed Sir Keir Starmer's agreement to meet them.

Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.

The injured teenagers were part of a larger group who clashed with another group at Drumpellier Country Park in Coatbridge.

A team from Scottish Water found the toy "covered in sludge, starting to go septic and reeking".

Members of both the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Bectu are set to walk out on Friday 8 May.

How party insiders are feeling about Sir Keir Starmer.

Traders in Sanquhar say a six-week closure of the A76 in the summer could be "catastrophic".

The Scottish actor and writer's first project after the acclaimed Baby Reindeer is a dark study of masculinity.

Conservationists say a captive breeding programme has now released 30,000 pine hoverflies into the wild.

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

Dumfries man Alan Johnstone lost his wife Anneka to a brain tumour when she was aged just 33.

K‑pop culture is growing across Scotland but fans often have to travel to London or further afield to see top acts perform.

Jade Lau said her partner David Parrish was "full of life, funny and loving" and that he was "buzzing" in the weeks leading up to the run.

The Bishopbriggs singer has experienced nearly two decades of fame, but says she has the same two best friends she had at school.

His outspoken views on the standard of refereeing in Scotland have resulted in the SFA saying he is no longer welcome at Hampden.

The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.

In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.

They include a leaders debate, daily online live pages, analysis, fact checking, audience-driven stories as well as a rolling results programme.

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

Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.

All you need to know about the upcoming election in Scotland, clearly and quickly explained.

A quick guide to Holyrood's voting system and how your ballots are counted.

St Cuthbert's RC Primary School in Edinburgh was shut a month ago, and pupils have been moved to different schools.

Police initially said it was believed the man's death in Strathpeffer was a medical matter.

The unexpected visitors were shipped from Aberdeen to the Valaris Norway, off the coast of Lincolnshire.

John Murray, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A72 near Innerleithen.

Gary Deans was caught with indecent photos and videos, some showing the sexual abuse of children. .

With five games to go Hearts are still top of the Scottish Premiership. So how are the unlikely league leaders handling the heat with five games to go?

Rangers credited with interest in Portuguese-based defender and a permanent deal for loan player from relegated Premier League side...

Captain James Tavernier announces he will leave Rangers at the end of the season, after 11 years at Ibrox.

Napoli duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour target a first for Scotland at a World Cup this summer.

For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience – not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible.