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Sat, 02 May 2026 08:19:18 GMTThe big issues and key flashpoints from Scotland's election campaign
BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell examines what we have learned during the Holyrood election campaign.
Sat, 02 May 2026 08:19:26 GMTHighlander stars bring Hollywood buzz to Scotland
Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan and Russell Crowe are in Scotland filming a remake of the cult 1980s film.
Sat, 02 May 2026 08:30:24 GMTScotland's papers: Whisky deal row and flight price hikes
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Fri, 01 May 2026 14:57:25 GMTMan jailed for killing girlfriend in police chase
Kane Farragher drove the wrong way down the A19 near Sunderland in March and crashed into a taxi.
Sat, 02 May 2026 08:19:34 GMT'I signed Calvin Harris while he was stacking shelves in M&S'
Mike Pickering overheard one of the DJ's songs during a phone call and spotted his talent immediately.
Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:20 GMTThieves throw items into river after £25,000 break-in
Police said the suspects were seen throwing items over a bridge into the River Almond on Lochend Road near Kirkliston.
Fri, 01 May 2026 18:39:55 GMT'I don't walk about every day saying, I'm John MacKay'
After three decades on STV's News at Six, John MacKay tells Scotcast how he became best known for saying his name.
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:32:03 GMTSPFL will not overrule Celtic in derby ticket row
The SPFL has backed Celtic in a row over the allocation of away tickets for this month's final Old Firm meeting of the season with Rangers.
Fri, 01 May 2026 16:32:49 GMTEx-Bay City Rollers manager accused of operating paedophile ring
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry heard Paton hosted parties in which young teenagers were plied with alcohol and drugs.
Fri, 01 May 2026 11:43:30 GMTBody found in search for teenager in Highland loch
Emergency services were called to Lochindorb, near Grantown-on-Spey, on Thursday evening.
Fri, 01 May 2026 14:51:42 GMTTeenager dies after getting into difficulty in Dumfries river
Emergency services were called out in Dumfries on Thursday evening and the body of an 18-year-old found.
Fri, 01 May 2026 16:05:05 GMTFraudster jailed for posing as pilot and lawyer in £1.4m scam
William Campbell, 41, created fake companies to hire sports cars and buy goods, which he then kept for himself.
Fri, 01 May 2026 12:35:15 GMTStonehaven Orange Order march approved despite residents' concerns
Aberdeenshire Council agreed the parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Boyne on 27 June can be held with conditions.
Fri, 01 May 2026 07:56:32 GMTOne of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow
An exhibition of Birds of America by John James Audubon opens at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Fri, 01 May 2026 10:52:27 GMTYour pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:34:51 GMTWhisky tariffs deal sparks political squabble over who claims credit
Party leaders quickly changed their campaign plans after Donald Trump's announcement on the tariffs deal.
Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 GMTScotcast
Legendary anchorman looks back on his career in broadcasting.
Fri, 01 May 2026 05:20:17 GMTWill 'scunnered' voters decide Scotland's election?
Pollsters say there are plenty of undecided voters - but few have a positive view of politicians.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:20:04 GMTThe day McTominay scored an even better overhead kick
BBC Sport Scotland catches up with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour in Naples to hear tales of another epic overhead kick.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:30:31 GMTWandering walrus makes a new stop on tour of Scotland
The young male - who has been named Magnus - pops up in the waters of Hopeman Harbour in Moray.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:43:10 GMTI won lunch with George Clooney and gave him a Scotland strip
Claire Phale won a place at a small group lunch with the Hollywood A-lister in an online auction to raise money for charity Social Bite.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:08:10 GMTThe city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate
Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:56:34 GMT'I went from my bank job to training with WWE stars in Las Vegas'
Natasha Swann, from Glasgow, had applied for a place at a top wrestler's seminar on a whim.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTIn Case You Missed It
What’s driving the drop in birth rates and should we be worried?
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:26:19 GMTWhat did Scottish party leaders do before politics?
Reform's Malcolm Offord bought six boats with a fortune made in banking - but other leaders had a life before politics too.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:49:08 GMTScottish election 2026: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies
Explore the policies of the main parties in Scotland and compare where they stand on key issues with this interactive guide.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:13:08 GMTPolling day to mark launch of new voting system for blind people
An improved system to safeguard the anonymous vote will be used across Scotland on 7 May.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:15:18 GMTNine seats that could decide Scotland's election
The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:03:29 GMTHow you can follow the election on BBC Scotland
They include a leaders debate, daily online live pages, analysis, fact checking, audience-driven stories as well as a rolling results programme.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:42:25 GMTHow tax and welfare are shaping the vote in the Scottish election
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.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:23:41 GMTA simple guide to the Scottish Parliament election 2026
Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:30:06 GMTThe BBC Scotland election debate fact-checked
Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:48:55 GMTScottish election explained in under 60 seconds
All you need to know about the upcoming election in Scotland, clearly and quickly explained.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:42:58 GMTPeach and lilac? The Scottish ballots explained
A quick guide to Holyrood's voting system and how your ballots are counted.
Fri, 01 May 2026 14:57:25 GMTMan jailed for killing girlfriend in police chase
Kane Farragher drove the wrong way down the A19 near Sunderland in March and crashed into a taxi.
Sat, 02 May 2026 08:19:26 GMTHighlander stars bring Hollywood buzz to Scotland
Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan and Russell Crowe are in Scotland filming a remake of the cult 1980s film.
Fri, 01 May 2026 12:35:15 GMTStonehaven Orange Order march approved despite residents' concerns
Aberdeenshire Council agreed the parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Boyne on 27 June can be held with conditions.
Sat, 02 May 2026 08:19:34 GMT'I signed Calvin Harris while he was stacking shelves in M&S'
Mike Pickering overheard one of the DJ's songs during a phone call and spotted his talent immediately.
Fri, 01 May 2026 11:31:29 GMTTeenager seriously injured in Dundee hit-and-run
The car was later found on fire in the west end of the city following the collision
Fri, 01 May 2026 21:43:04 GMTHiggins builds slender semi-final lead over Murphy
John Higgins opens up a slender 13-11 advantage over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of their World Championship semi-final.
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:32:03 GMTSPFL will not overrule Celtic in derby ticket row with Rangers
The SPFL has backed Celtic in a row over the allocation of away tickets for this month's final Old Firm meeting of the season with Rangers.
Sat, 02 May 2026 07:18:10 GMTEnglish clubs pursue Rangers' Rice - gossip
Rangers midfielder linked with English clubs as Celtic players face operations.