The result has caught the attention of political parties here, as they gear up for a Holyrood election.

A man has been charged with murdering Naomi MacIvor, 46, who was found dead at a property in Dornoch on Saturday.

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

The property in the Borders is described as one of Scotland’s "most important historic houses".

Exactly one year after he died, a self-portrait of artist Jack Vettriano will go on display at the National Galleries in Edinburgh.

Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

James Baillie is the fourth in his family to have helmed T Baillie and Sons in Saltcoats.

A documentary featuring the group from Carlops is getting its premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival.

Police were called to a disturbance near Asda in The Jewel area of Edinburgh at about 16:20 on Wednesday.

A court heard that Tommy-Jay Wallace, 24, was high on drugs when he attacked the woman with a knife.

The woman's remains washed up on the island in September and despite inquiries her identity remains a mystery.

The Scottish Labour leader committed to expanding affordable rents and establishing a new housing investment bank.

The multi-million pound project in Aberdeen was meant to be the future of clean public transportation.

Removing a section of motorway in Glasgow and rerouting traffic via the M74 is one of three options out for consultation.

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

Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on this week’s biggest news stories.

Neil Murray volunteered his services for the production of We Will Rock You in Selkirk.

Police were called to a disturbance near Asda in The Jewel area of Edinburgh at about 16:20 on Wednesday.

A man has been charged with murdering Naomi MacIvor, 46, who was found dead at a property in Dornoch on Saturday.

Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

The property in the Borders is described as one of Scotland’s "most important historic houses".

A court heard that Tommy-Jay Wallace, 24, was high on drugs when he attacked the woman with a knife.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expresses surprise at Rangers counterpart Danny Rohl's comments about his team before Sunday's crucial Old Firm derby.

Edinburgh battle past a spirited Scarlets side 24-19 to secure a crucial bonus-point win in their bid to reach the United Rugby Championship play-offs.

John Higgins remains on course for a sixth Welsh Open title after brushing aside Zhou Yuelong in the quarter-finals.

Rangers eye attacking midfielder in England's League One, while Celtic miss the boat on Norwegian striker...

Paraag Marathe is standing as Rangers' vice-chair, while fellow director Gene Schneur is doing the same because of multi-club ownership rules.