Scotland BBC

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:52:13 GMT
Police arrest 15 people after anti-racism and anti-immigration protests
Police intervened as hundreds of activists gathered on Glasgow Green on Saturday.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:48:18 GMT
I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions
Almost four decades on I delved into this complex case with fresh eyes - who really was behind the bombing?

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:39:04 GMT
Scotland's papers: Military wildfire help plea and new Fayed probe
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:20:29 GMT
Cairngorm residents say wildfire response 'too slow'
Nethy Bridge residents were evacuated on Friday and a major incident was declared.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:58:12 GMT
Rebel order of Orkney monks consecrate new bishop without Pope's permission
The Bishop of Aberdeen said the ceremony was "spiritual suicide" for all those taking part.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:15:06 GMT
Dead firefighter's sons launch book to help children cope with bereavement
Barry Martin died four days after being seriously injured while fighting a fire in Jenners Department store in Edinburgh in 2023.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:02:31 GMT
McColgan to miss Glasgow Games defence after foot fracture
Scotland's Eilish McColgan will miss out on the chance to defend her Commonwealth Games 10,000m title in her home country after failing to recover sufficently from a foot fracture.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:11 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:27:09 GMT
Sean McCann - brother of Madeleine - makes Commonwealths final
Sean McCann, the younger brother of Madeleine McCann, reaches the 400m freestyle final at Commonwealth Games.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:43:01 GMT
Opening ceremony garden to find permanent home in Scotland after Games
The giant natural garden which dominated the opening ceremony at the Hydro is initially being moved to Scotstoun.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:46:22 GMT
Exhibition painting a portrait of Edinburgh's housing schemes
A new exhibition of photographer Sandra George's work shows life on Edinburgh's streets in the 1980s and 1990s.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:04:30 GMT
Police declare 'major incident' over Cairngorms wildfire
Some residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have left their homes over the threat the wildfire spreading.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:20:25 GMT
Scotland win three medals in 45 minutes to kick-start Glasgow 2026
Scotland claim three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kick-start the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:13:29 GMT
Anger as 544-bed hostel gets go-ahead in Edinburgh
The pod-bed hotel in Atholl Crescent has been approved by the Scottish government despite almost 300 objections.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:27:29 GMT
Burns scholar unmasked as convicted paedophile is jailed for historical abuse
A sex offender who changed his name and led a renowned literary society has been jailed for further historical offences.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:07:02 GMT
Two men from Scotland among nine in court over historical child sexual exploitation offences
The men are charged with a total of 41 historical sexual offences, relating to eight victims.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:25:06 GMT
Highland games cancelled amid 'financial irregularities' probe
The event, which has been running since 1835, has been cancelled with just two weeks notice.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:46:48 GMT
Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?
The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Scotcast: Monica Lennon on replacing Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour politician is unexpectedly returning to Holyrood.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:59:48 GMT
King and Queen emerge from Tardis to open Glasgow Commonwealth Games
The Royal couple drew gasps and cheers from the audience at the Hydro as they appeared on stage in Glasgow.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:03:09 GMT
Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp?
It's been going for 96 years - but many doubted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which open in Glasgow on Thursday, would happen. So what could the future hold for the event?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:41:27 GMT
Scottish Labour at a crossroads again as Sarwar jumps ship
Anas Sarwar has never made a secret of his desire to hold high office, but where does it leave Scottish Labour?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:06:17 GMT
Who could be the new Scottish Labour leader?
The party are still reeling from their worst Holyrood election result in Scottish Parliament history.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:29:30 GMT
My wife died from a flesh-eating bug. I blame NHS delays for her death
Stephen Alexander says he feels "cheated, let down and failed" by the NHS following the death of his wife Sharon.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:05:40 GMT
Who is Anas Sarwar? The Scottish Labour leader returning to UK politics
The Glasgow MSP is expected to be confirmed for role in Andy Burnham's government after taking a seat in the house of Lords.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:53:28 GMT
Three senseless killings: Is Scotland's youth knife crime on the rise again?
The deaths of Kayden Moy, Amen Teklay and John McNab last year has left many wondering whether Scotland was going backwards on knife crime.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:39:22 GMT
Does Scotland have the 'game changer' helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?
A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, as helicopters battle to help stop the spread of the flames.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:13:29 GMT
Anger as 544-bed hostel gets go-ahead in Edinburgh
The pod-bed hotel in Atholl Crescent has been approved by the Scottish government despite almost 300 objections.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:04:30 GMT
Police declare 'major incident' over Cairngorms wildfire
Some residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have left their homes over the threat the wildfire spreading.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:58:12 GMT
Rebel order of Orkney monks consecrate new bishop without Pope's permission
The Bishop of Aberdeen said the ceremony was "spiritual suicide" for all those taking part.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:48:18 GMT
I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions
Almost four decades on I delved into this complex case with fresh eyes - who really was behind the bombing?

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:09:39 GMT
Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape
The 45-year-old, played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences against the women between 2004 and 2019.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:02:31 GMT
McColgan to miss Glasgow Games title defence after foot fracture
Scotland's Eilish McColgan will miss out on the chance to defend her Commonwealth Games 10,000m title in her home country after failing to recover sufficently from a foot fracture.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:07:42 GMT
Bodo/Glimt's Hogh to have Celtic medical within 24 hours
Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh is due to have a medical with Celtic in the next 24 hours, the Scottish champions' manager, Martin O'Neill, reveals.

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:39:52 GMT
Horkas to join Hogh at Celtic - gossip
Celtic to pay record fee for striker and closing in on Croatian goalkeeper from Spanish second tier...

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:15:09 GMT
St Johnstone crash out as Dundee Utd squeeze through - League Cup round-up
St Johnstone crash out the Premier Sports Cup thanks to East Fife's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser, but Premiership rivals Dundee United squeeze through after Montrose blow their chance.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:20:37 GMT
Maeda completes switch from Celtic to Ipswich
Ipswich Town sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a contract until summer 2029.

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