On Thursday, voters will head to their polling stations to choose who they want to lead the next Scottish government.

Kirsty Geddes found the artefacts under the floorboards of a Dumfries attic.

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

Under-30s prefer "experiences" and pre-arranged activities with people they know to jostling with crowds of strangers in a packed pub.

"Tynecastle will be an electrifying experience," writes Tom English, previewing Rangers' visit to Scottish Premiership pacesetters Heart of Midlothian.

Fly fishers say the salmon population at the burn in Moray has been wiped out and could take years to recover.

A 43-year-old man was struck by a silver Ford Fiesta on the A75 in the early hours of the morning.

Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.

Activists claim developers are damaging the area while NatureScot considers whether or not to designate it a protected site.

Police are investigating a deliberate fire after emergency services were called to a block of flats in Kilsyth.

Plans from the SNP to roll out more free childcare have been criticised by the Labour and Conservative parties.

Allan McNish knows more than most about motorsport's highs and lows as he starts a new role with Audi.

Benjamin Glen died after getting into difficulty on a stretch of the River Nith in his hometown on Thursday evening.

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

The Lipton Cup, stolen from a Glasgow museum, is valued at nearly £500,000 but as a symbol of sportsmanship some regard it as priceless.

High ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates. If you want to book a World Cup trip now, this is what it would cost.

Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan and Russell Crowe are in Scotland filming a remake of the cult 1980s film.

Mike Pickering overheard one of the DJ's songs during a phone call and spotted his talent immediately.

BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell examines what we have learned during the Holyrood election campaign.

Legendary anchorman looks back on his career in broadcasting.

Party leaders quickly changed their campaign plans after Donald Trump's announcement on the tariffs deal.

Explore the policies of the main parties in Scotland and compare where they stand on key issues with this interactive guide.

An improved system to safeguard the anonymous vote will be used across Scotland on 7 May.

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

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

Pollsters say there are plenty of undecided voters - but few have a positive view of politicians.

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.

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.

Under-30s prefer "experiences" and pre-arranged activities with people they know to jostling with crowds of strangers in a packed pub.

Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan and Russell Crowe are in Scotland filming a remake of the cult 1980s film.

Fly fishers say the salmon population at the burn in Moray has been wiped out and could take years to recover.

Kirsty Geddes found the artefacts under the floorboards of a Dumfries attic.

Officers searched an address on Crieff Road after receiving a tip-off and discovered a large number of plants.

"Tynecastle will be an electrifying experience," writes Tom English, previewing Rangers' visit to Scottish Premiership pacesetters Heart of Midlothian.

Claudio Braga is the is the PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year, with Derek McInnes and Eva Olid making it a managerial double for the Tynecastle club.

Hearts linked with young defender on loan in Northern Ireland as French midfielder moves closer to Tynecastle switch.

Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill recognises there is still "little margin for error" after his side beat 10-man Hibernian to draw level with Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

Will the winner of Hearts v Rangers go on to be champions? Plus SPFL weekend debrief.