The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000.

Billy Watson, 35, was shot dead at a property on Harestanes Road, Armadale, at about 11:50 on Saturday 12 September.

Local politicians across Scotland are digesting plans for the biggest shake-up of the council system in 30 years.

Tributes have been paid to Kim Borthwick, who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in January, just a week after she began experiencing symptoms.

A donation from Sir Boyd Tunnock worth "a lot of caramel wafers" saved the St Abbs service 10 years ago.

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

Nicola Anderson's parents were told there was only a 50/50 chance she would survive surgery.

Firefighters are working to control the fire which has taken hold of the former Greenhill Primary School building in Coatbridge.

Celtic announce a loss after tax of £4.8m for the year ending June 30, 12 months on from making a profit of £33.9m.

The party's leader in Scotland, Malcolm Offord, describes the debate as an insult and a waste of time.

Families at Tarland School in Aberdeenshire have issued an open letter calling for the appointment to be reconsidered.

Billy Watson was pronounced dead after police were called to a property in the West Lothian town on 12 September.

Past Booker winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the nominees for this year's award.

Michael Marra says there is a potential route to independence, but claims the Scottish government has failed to build a case for it.

Archaeologists say the discovery suggests possible trading links between Viking and Anglo-Saxons.

Albert Ross, 67, died after an unloading incident from a cargo ship in Aberdeen in 2023.

The issue saw vehicles leave the A9 and travel through the Perthshire villages of Ballinluig, Tulliemet and Guay.

It will be named after the James Bond actor, who worked as a milkman in the Scottish capital before becoming a Hollywood star.

More than 19,000 homeless households were being accommodated by Scotland's local authorities in March.

The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

The Scottish party leader made the claim as he addressed the UK conference in Brighton.

Councillors in South Ayrshire rejected the comparison with a christening celebration where alcohol licences have been granted in the past.

Iain Wares' extradition hearing has been delayed again until November - more than a year after he was arrested in South Africa.

The PFI firm which runs the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has banked more than £10m in public money to keep parking free at the hospital.

William Budge was caught on camera ramming Sandra Budge with his vehicle before turning around and driving over her again as she lay on the ground.

The funding will help with the design costs for a potential £12m path between Hawick and Selkirk.

Pandora escaped after her owner was involved in a car crash while relocating from Essex to Aberdeenshire.

How gangs are producing synthetic opioids 500 times more potent than heroin.

Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

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

Archaos, the Arches and the Tunnel all feature in the Lost Nightclubs walking tour.

Kathleen Bonthron and Shirley Hedtke were age 10 and 11 when their friendship began to blossom in letters sent between Scotland and the US.

Councillors have approved plans which would mean if a venue closes it is not likely to be replaced.

The North East MSP has enjoyed a rapid rise to leader of his party.

The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it?

Competitors from 34 different nations are at Huntington Farm near Lauder for the Sheepdog World Trial.

Billy Watson, 35, was shot dead at a property on Harestanes Road, Armadale, at about 11:50 on Saturday 12 September.

Local politicians across Scotland are digesting plans for the biggest shake-up of the council system in 30 years.

Police say an 18-year-old boy is expected to appear in court at a later date.

A donation from Sir Boyd Tunnock worth "a lot of caramel wafers" saved the St Abbs service 10 years ago.

The issue saw vehicles leave the A9 and travel through the Perthshire villages of Ballinluig, Tulliemet and Guay.

Robbie Ure has made it all the way to Sevilla since failing to break through at Rangers and now a first Scotland cap awaits the striker, writes Tom English.

New names in the frame for Hibs job as Old Firm circle Arsenal teen.

A deep dive into the murky depths of Scottish football beyond the Premiership

Celtic will "come together and support" manager Martin O'Neill after a "painful" week for the club, says chief executive Michael Nicholson.

From searching for pizza with Thierry Henry to leading a Danish Superliga side, Luis Binks has taken an unconventional route to the Scotland squad, writes Tom English.