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Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:39:51 GMT
Arrests after youth pictured with machete in central Edinburgh
Police said firearms officers were among those who responded to reports of youths carrying bladed weapons

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:13:45 GMT
I signed as a goalkeeper at 16 - now I'm 28 I run the club
Dan Armstrong joined Scottish League 1 side Queen of the South as a player - now he is chief executive.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:22:01 GMT
Scotland's papers: 'Sporran snub' and North Sea drilling poll
A review of the front pages as oil and as exploration backed and SFA opt against World Cup kilts.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:14:31 GMT
Section of East Coast rail line closes for nine days
Network Rail says electrification work requires complete closure of the line west of Edinburgh until 25 January.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:45 GMT
'We can play for two titles' - Rohl eyes Rangers double
Danny Rohl has targeted a league and cup double after Bojan Miovski's hat-trick helped a much-changed Rangers side to a 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Annan Athletic at Ibrox.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:21:17 GMT
Seized tanker moored in Scottish waters will be taken to the US
The US has accused the Marinera of breaking its sanctions by carrying oil for Venezuela, Russia and Iran.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:21:39 GMT
Court throws out £50m claim over failed bottle return scheme
Waste firm Biffa claimed it invested heavily after being given assurances about the recycling scheme only to see it collapse a year later.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:34:12 GMT
Three men jailed over Halloween fireworks disorder in Dundee
A police officer was injured and cars were damaged during six-hours of mayhem in the Kirkton area of the city three years ago.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:59:38 GMT
Climbers likely to have died after one or all of them slipped - inquiry
A guide along with two other climbers died in a fall on Aonach Eagach in August 2023.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:51:01 GMT
Canadian family buys Skye's 20,000-acre Sleat Peninsula
The estate and its ruined Armadale Castle were marketed for a total cost of almost £10m.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:26:28 GMT
Actor Peter Mullan attacked after trying to stop assault
The actor stepped in to stop Dylan Bennet attacking a woman near the O2 Academy in Glasgow last year.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:33:30 GMT
Hamilton 'prepare injunction' to fight insolvency
Hamilton intend to "prepare an immediate injunction to prevent" insolvency if "administration is forced by The Funding Globe".

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:27 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:32:39 GMT
Scotland World Cup disabled ticket allocation 'not good enough'
The Scottish Football Union's disability lead also hit out at the pricing structure for the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:11:55 GMT
Driver killed cyclist a month after passing his test
The 27-year-old student admitted causing the woman's death by careless driving in Angus in 2023

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:38:36 GMT
New strike ballot to be held in teachers dispute
A ballot which closed on Wednesday failed to give the EIS union a legal mandate to go on strike because the turnout was too low.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:25:05 GMT
The hidden obstacles in the Scottish Budget
As the dust settles on the Scottish Budget announcement, what are we left with? A tight squeeze, and some hidden obstacles.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:15:21 GMT
Scottish Budget to pass as Labour vows not to oppose it
Anas Sarwar says his party will not vote against the SNP administration's £68bn tax and spending plans.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:18:24 GMT
Who are the winners and losers from the Scottish budget?
BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Scottish budget is likely to affect different groups across the country.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:05:17 GMT
What might you be paying in tax?
Tax consultants at Deloitte have put together an analysis of how income tax changes in Scotland could affect your pay next year.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:06:33 GMT
Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:21:38 GMT
Scottish Budget 2026-27: Key points at a glance
A summary of the main points from the Scottish government's draft budget for the coming financial year.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:18:00 GMT
Scotcast: Is the Budget an election game-changer?
Shona Robison has outlined tax and spending plans for the year ahead.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:59:45 GMT
'The tax changes will help me manage my household budget'
People in Scotland tell BBC News what they need to hear in Shona Robison's Scottish Budget.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:59:38 GMT
Emergency services lose out on extra funding in Scottish Budget
The police, fire service and prison service had all asked for extra funding to strengthen their numbers and resources.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:56:54 GMT
'We're in survival mode': The milk price crisis draining dairy farms
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Politics Show: Robert Jenrick and Scottish Budget reaction
David Wallace Lockhart, Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on the week’s political news.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:09:35 GMT
Who is Reform UK's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord?
A banker from Greenock who joined the House of Lords in 2021, Malcolm Offord has made much of a relatively short political career.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:29:45 GMT
Nathan Evans: Embracing Scottish identity was the turning point
The singer who shot to fame with his sea shanty Wellerman has found a new sound with the help of his band and best friends.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:29:27 GMT
The Celtic Connections show bringing Scotland and Egypt together
The Ayoub sisters are to perform at Celtic Connections, and have praised Glasgow for its cultural diversity

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:29:16 GMT
Lack of autism support in school led me to a psychiatric ward as a teen
Becca Galloway says the condition is often misunderstood and she wants teachers to receive mandatory autism training.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:02:41 GMT
Tour de France unveils route for Scottish stage
From Edinburgh the race heads through Midlothian, the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway to Carlisle.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:39:51 GMT
Arrests after youth pictured with machete in central Edinburgh
Police said firearms officers were among those who responded to reports of youths carrying bladed weapons

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:59:38 GMT
Climbers likely died after one or all of them slipped - inquiry
A guide along with two other climbers died in a fall on Aonach Eagach in August 2023.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:21:17 GMT
Seized tanker moored in Scottish waters will be taken to the US
The US has accused the Marinera of breaking its sanctions by carrying oil for Venezuela, Russia and Iran.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:13:45 GMT
I signed as a goalkeeper at 16 - now I'm 28 I run the club
Dan Armstrong joined Scottish League 1 side Queen of the South as a player - now he is chief executive.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:34:12 GMT
Three men jailed over Halloween fireworks disorder in Dundee
A police officer was injured and cars were damaged during six-hours of mayhem in the Kirkton area of the city three years ago.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:45 GMT
'We can play for two titles' - Rohl eyes Rangers double
Danny Rohl has targeted a league and cup double after Bojan Miovski's hat-trick helped a much-changed Rangers side to a 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Annan Athletic at Ibrox.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:33:43 GMT
Nine-try Bath thump Edinburgh to win Pool 2
Bath seal top spot in Pool 2 and a home last-16 match in the Investec Champions Cup with a nine-try thrashing of Edinburgh.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:45:28 GMT
Celtic consider loan approach for Amenda - gossip
Celtic among clubs interested in Swiss centre-back as reported Rangers target moves to France...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:41:54 GMT
Skov Olsen signs for Rangers on loan - but can he rediscover swagger?
Andreas Skov Olsen was considered a coup when he joined Wolfsburg last January before it turned sour. Will he revive his career at Rangers?

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