With no progress in peace talks and Russia continuing to bomb Ukraine, refugees in Scotland look to the future.

The group is aimed at supporting workers at risk of redundancy at Mossmorran in Fife.

Sam Heughan will wave goodbye to Jamie Fraser this year, 30 years after getting his acting start in Edinburgh.

The Scottish SPCA has urged people not to touch any puffins found on beaches and instead call the charity for advice.

During the event local "guizers" throw their torches at a replica of a Viking long ship until it is consumed by flames.

Taxis in Lewis and Harris will have signs encouraging speakers of the language to "use it or lose it".

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

The plans would also see the cottage - which dates back to the 1700s - have running water installed.

Douglas and Barbara Daniel subjected six children to a catalogue of abuse over a five-year period at their home in Glasgow's Parkhead.

The US Department of Justice told Scottish authorities that the skipper and his first officer were on board the US Coast Guard vessel Munro.

The company will stop producing its distilling brands, which include gin and vodka, over the coming months.

Anas Almarjeh wa previously found guilty of two rape charges as well as another of engaging in abusive behaviour.

Scotland's highest civil court will consider a case over the proscribing of the group as a terrorist organisation.

The illegal deposits, which both took place in late December, appeared to have been made by white lorries passing through the region.

The birds were spotted on the roof of the Renfrew Street building during the first two weeks of January.

The twin reactors of Hinkley Point C in Somerset will form the first nuclear power plant built in the UK for 30 years.

An ex-pro on whether the game can protect players from brain injury.

After waiting for 18 years, a man from Shetland becomes a Viking chief that leads the famous Up Helly Aa festival.

Planned developments at Hunterston and Ardersier could create hundreds of jobs but their future is far from certain.

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

Alan Knox 16-year-old son Lewis was one of three teenagers who died in a crash last summer.

Ashleigh McGeogh's daughter Delilah was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, a condition that is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in UK children.

BBC Scotland News takes a look at which traditions could be included in the inventory.

The group is aimed at supporting workers at risk of redundancy at Mossmorran in Fife.

The Highland capital and German city were linked under an initiative to promote peace after WW2.

During the event local "guizers" throw their torches at a replica of a Viking long ship until it is consumed by flames.

The plans would also see the cottage - which dates back to the 1700s - have running water installed.

Linda McDonald was attacked by convicted murderer Robbie McIntosh in Dundee while he was on home leave in 2017.

BBC Scotland looks at the national team's warm-up schedule, Steve Clarke's injury concerns, and what sort of shape his side's opponents are in.

Rangers reject a £13m offer from Fenerbahce for Youssef Chermiti as Hibernian expect a bidding war for Kieron Bowie.

Celtic seek "further discussions" with the Scottish FA after having their appeal dismissed against Auston Trusty's red card during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Scottish Premiership leaders Heart of Midlothian.

Hibernian reject an offer from Serie A club Hellas Verona for striker Kieron Bowie.

BBC Sport explores the ramifications of the verdict that heading footballs is "likely" to have contributed to Gordon McQueen's death.