The motorway was shut overnight near Abington in South Lanarkshire while some rail services were also disrupted.

Tartan Army foot soldiers have shelled out for flights, pre-booked hotels and are now turning their attention to match tickets.

Overcrowding problems at Barlinnie Prison's are not likely to disappear due to erly release and the building of new prisons.

Building work in Aberdeen did not start until 2021, and issues have pushed the completion date back.

Supporters were left angry after Tuesday's KDM Evolution Trophy match between Queen of the South and Dunfermline Athletic was postponed 10 minutes after the match was due to kick off.

Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award.

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

It was the largest event hosted by the Orkney community of 22,000 people and involved 1,027 local volunteers.

Glasgow City Council pled guilty to health and safety breaches over the incident.

Nearly 300,000 children in Scotland's schools are now listed as needing extra support in the classroom.

Laura Docherty had denied giving the little girl antidepressant and painkilling drugs.

The 27-year-old pleaded guilty to severely injuring the man to the danger of his life in Edinburgh.

Jay Morrison and Bethany Wilson, both aged 24, died in the accident in Aberdeenshire on Saturday.

The site in Aberdeen was shut down after an unknown substance was found on surgical instruments.

Iain Packer was convicted last year of killing the 27-year-old in woods in South Lanarkshire - 19 years after he was first identified as a suspect.

Ethan Scott Brown was told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow after being awarded the wrong grade in one course.

The B-listed St Mungo's Church in Cumbernauld was devastated by fire in August.

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

Highland communities and businesses will have their say on the NC500's future after overtourism concerns.

Reaction to the findings of the NHS Fife transgender tribunal.

Academics say the Acorn project in Aberdeenshire is facing difficulties, but the company insists it is viable.

A tribunal has ruled that the nurse was harassed by NHS Fife - but dismissed all other claims in her case.

The motorway was shut overnight near Abington in South Lanarkshire while some rail services were also disrupted.

The cinema will serve Highlands and Islands and Argyll and Bute after a successful fundraising campaign.

Building work in Aberdeen did not start until 2021, and issues have pushed the completion date back.

Supporters were left angry after Tuesday's KDM Evolution Trophy match between Queen of the South and Dunfermline Athletic was postponed 10 minutes after the match was due to kick off.

Yuen Lawson, 37, carried out attacks in Aberdeenshire towns and also in Dundee.

Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros are looking good at home and in the Europa League as they prepare to host Rangers on Thursday.

English clubs circle Hibs midfielder, "nothing" happening regarding new deal for Hearts man and Rangers defender may yet play on Monday.

What does Nancy need and how do they beat Roma? We take a look at Celtic.

From release by Leicester City to the Scottish Premiership's top scorer, BBC Scotland charts the rise of Motherwell's Afcon-bound striker, Tawanda Maswanhise.

Supporters were left angry after Tuesday's KDM Evolution Trophy match between Queen of the South and Dunfermline Athletic was postponed 10 minutes after the match was due to kick off.