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Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:39 GMT
Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Scotland's former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:18:24 GMT
Gilmour ruled out of World Cup - could Man Utd's Fletcher replace him?
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the World Cup after picking up a knee injury during Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:17:22 GMT
Scotland's papers: SNP donors' 'court threat' and Sturgeon's 'England move'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:26:50 GMT
'Lethally salty' waters hinder rare toad's recovery
A study of Scotland's only natterjack toad colonies finds that salt levels affect their size and survival.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:29:29 GMT
I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me
Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:53:29 GMT
Evacuated residents will not return until 'at least Thursday'
Almost 100 properties in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, have been evacuated following reports of "unsafe structures".

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:04:43 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:35:47 GMT
Men charged over firearms and ammunition discovered in car
Police stopped the vehicle on the M74 at about 19:55 on Friday after receiving a tip-off.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:28:58 GMT
Why a small Scottish island is now closed to tourists on Sundays
Ulva only has 16 people living there, but since a starring role on Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel tourists have flocked to the island.

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:01:50 GMT
Man critical after motorbike in crash with double-decker bus
The collision happened on the A92 between Arbroath and Inverkeilor at about 21:00 on Friday.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:29:13 GMT
I donated a kidney to my son - now we're representing Scotland on the pitch
A new team of transplant recipients from Scotland is playing in the inaugural four nations championship.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:29:31 GMT
No-one wanted our old school - now it's an £8m outdoor sports hub
Young cyclists in Dalbeattie will get a chance to qualify for a world championships next month.

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:50:50 GMT
Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest
The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:34:50 GMT
How long could Peter Murrell spend in prison?
A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:53:54 GMT
Coffee machines, fountain pens and Grand Theft Auto: How Murrell spent the money
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. So, where did he spend it?

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:06:20 GMT
'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jeweller
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.

Mon, 25 May 2026 11:08:57 GMT
The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:16:27 GMT
How it unfolded: The SNP finances controversy
Some of the key dates from a period of turmoil for the Scottish National Party.

Mon, 25 May 2026 19:07:03 GMT
The painstaking work to uncover Peter Murrell's crimes
How dogged work by detectives and forensic accountants led to the former SNP chief executive's conviction for embezzlement.

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:08:21 GMT
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in custody after admitting £400,000 embezzlement
The estranged husband of former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon is remanded in custody after pleading guilty.

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:06:50 GMT
Open-air pool pavilion and social housing among best buildings winners
The 10 projects will compete for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award.

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Scotcast: Can this CEO build ‘LA on the Clyde’?
OVO Hydro’s boss on ticket prices and expansion plans.

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:21:49 GMT
'I was raped by a childhood friend - I want others to know what he did'
Hayley Watkins waives her anonymity to call for a publicly-accessible sex offenders register.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:15:10 GMT
Missing teen: When somebody asks for help, don't say 'maybe later'
A new BBC documentary features the case of 16-year-old Larissa, who was reported missing from her Glasgow home last year.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:15:16 GMT
Superfan travels from Australia to meet star of Highland history show
Online series on Highland history becomes unlikely global hit with viewers from seven continents

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:27:41 GMT
Prisoners trained in roadwork skills to improve job prospects
Prisoners in Scotland will be trained in roadwork skills to improve their job prospects after release from jail.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:22:12 GMT
Has your name stood the test of time? Search its popularity from 1974 to 2025
Freya replaces Olivia as the most chosen name for baby girls in Scotland as Noah retains the top position for boys.

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:23:40 GMT
Man who raped two pregnant women jailed for 10 years
The 21-year-old was also placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely over the attacks in St Andrews.

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:28:08 GMT
Inspectors raise 'serious concerns' about NHS-run Skye care home
Home Farm care home has been issued with an improvement notice by the Care Inspectorate.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:29:29 GMT
I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me
Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:26:50 GMT
'Lethally salty' waters hinder rare toad's recovery
A study of Scotland's only natterjack toad colonies finds that salt levels affect their size and survival.

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:53:29 GMT
Evacuated residents will not return until 'at least Thursday'
Almost 100 properties in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, have been evacuated following reports of "unsafe structures".

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:18:24 GMT
Gilmour ruled out of World Cup - could Man Utd's Fletcher replace him?
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the World Cup after picking up a knee injury during Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao.

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:13:54 GMT
Shankland and Curtis make World Cup move - but will Clarke respond?
Lawrence Shankland and Findlay Curtis were the big winners in Scotland's friendly win over Curacao, writes Tom English.

Sun, 31 May 2026 07:33:36 GMT
Rangers track defender Widell - gossip
Rangers interest in Dutch-based defender, with Celtic linked to midfielder from Norway...

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:57:28 GMT
Watch Scotland put four past Curacao in World Cup send-off
Watch Scotland come from behind to beat 10-man Curacao in their World Cup send-off at Hampden.

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