Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.

Ex-Scotland international Lou Macari and radio presenter George Bowie are among those to be recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

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

For 29cm of moulded plastic, Barbie has had a disproportionately huge impact on culture and design.

When Hamish McKenzie took a test in 1947 he did not expected to be still having his brain power measured 80 years later.

Keith Heslop was formally dismissed last month but the charity did not reveal why.

Sean McIntosh's design features on the Scotland squad's coach during the football tournament

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

Kenny Smith from Inverness was one of many fans who saw their their Esta travel permits withdrawn without explanation last week.

Portia Riddick was accused by the man of threatening to tell his friends he had bought explicit images.

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.

Alison O'Donnell, one of the original cast, says she wanted to explore other acting opportunities.

King Charles will give an address to formally open the parliament term following May's Holyrood election

Scotland’s new ‘food tsar’ on bringing down prices and tackling obesity.

Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

The Accounts Commission has warned local authorities that their funding plans are not keeping pace with rising costs.

The fortunes of both high streets will be one of the big topics to be considered by the constituency's new MP, following next week's election.

A volunteer from the Borders says plans to remove their remuneration has hit morale in the service.

Jack and Heather Souttar are heading to the US to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia.

BBC Scotland digs into Scotland's World Cup progression prospects.

Lawrence Shankland might now be in his 30s, but he is finally coming of age for Scotland, writes Tom English.

Scotland's first game in the World Cup finals for almost 30 years takes place in the early hours of Sunday.

Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.

Kenny Smith from Inverness was one of many fans who saw their their Esta travel permits withdrawn without explanation last week.

Keith Heslop was formally dismissed last month but the charity did not reveal why.

Two of the 75m (250ft) blades were taken through Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway to the site.

Sean McIntosh's design features on the Scotland squad's coach during the football tournament

BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene from Boston as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup match in 28 years.

Heart of Midlothian head coach Derek McInnes is reportedly a target for Rangers should Danny Rohl leave for RB Salzburg, while Napoli are said to be eyeing Celtic's Arne Engels.

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

As Steve Clarke prepares to lead Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, those who know him well reveal what makes him successful.

Put yourself in the shoes of Steve Clarke and pick the side, tactics and decide what your pre-match team talk would be for their World Cup opener.