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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:07:33 GMT
Do the Shetland Isles need Cold War-style military protection?
Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:41:54 GMT
Man's body found in burned-out van on industrial estate
Polices and fire crews were called to the scene in Inchinnan in Renfrewshire on Sunday.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:44:45 GMT
Scotland's papers: Mahmood 'backs down' on immigration and climate target 'at risk'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:07:49 GMT
A thousand job applications, five interviews and still no job
Annual Scottish figures on young people not in education, employment or training are due later - one young woman shares her struggle.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:08:05 GMT
Secondary school teacher to crofter - life on the UK's most remote island
Katy Phenix relocated to Fair Isle from Redcar in North Yorkshire with her partner Josh Moore and their children Teddy, 11, and Hetty, six.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:08:37 GMT
David Bowie's Scottish links celebrated in new exhibition
Hundreds of items from Bowie's personal archive are set to go on display at the V&A in Dundee.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:31:54 GMT
Police attacked with fireworks and bottles ahead of cup semi-final
The disorder happened on Curtis Avenue ahead of the Rangers v Aberdeen match at Hampden on Saturday.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:15:31 GMT
Sandie Peggie loses discrimination case against nursing union
A tribunal found the RCN did not enagage in 'conscious or subconscious discrimination' towards Sandie Peggie.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:54:32 GMT
Man, 22, charged over death of 80-year-old in Glenrothes
Police had been called to a report of a disturbance in the Dunecht Court area at about 03:20 on Saturday.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:35:14 GMT
Key questions as Pocognoli names Scotland squad
Sebastien Pocognoli names his second Scotland squad on Tuesday, with various dilemmas to address.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:59:29 GMT
Former police officer who raped sleeping woman jailed
The 43-year-old was caught after police found four incriminating videos on his mobile phone.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:05:15 GMT
Man caught in car with £14k of drugs as a lamb ate chips in the back seat avoids jail
Police officers found the animal in the back seat of John McNeil's car on the M74 in Glasgow.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:34:52 GMT
Woman's leg amputated after being hit by car as she loaded shopping
Christine Thomson, 89, admitted causing serious injury by careless driving outside the Coldstream Co-op.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:53:27 GMT
Jack Lowden says James Bond speculation is 'flattering'
The Slow Horses star is among three actors reported to be in the running for the iconic movie role.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:05:31 GMT
Glasgow 2026 generated £233m - is it a blueprint for future games?
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Impact Evaluation says the competition generated a £158.6m boost for Glasgow.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:35:00 GMT
Scotcast: Is Shetland really in Putin’s sights?
An MP has raised the prospect of Russia targeting our islands.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:05:57 GMT
Why Scottish football is struggling to produce young talent
Scottish football is wrestling with a growing concern over the number of homegrown players who are making to the top of the game.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:15:27 GMT
How the European question impacts on Scotland's future
Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the UK should be back in the European Union and that has implications for Scotland.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:22:58 GMT
In pictures: Samhuinn Fire Festival marks change of season
The ancient Celtic tradition marks the end of the warmer months and the start of the winter season.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:54:32 GMT
Man, 22, charged over death of 80-year-old in Glenrothes
Police had been called to a report of a disturbance in the Dunecht Court area at about 03:20 on Saturday.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:41:31 GMT
Police name woman, 92, killed after being struck by lorry
Mary Jane Goodwin, 92, died at the scene following the incident on Academy Street, Inverness.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:07:33 GMT
Do the Shetland Isles need Cold War-style military protection?
Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:47:21 GMT
Police investigate report of man carrying crossbow in Eyemouth
Officers are trying to trace a group of young men who gathered in Eyemouth on Monday morning.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:08:37 GMT
David Bowie's Scottish links celebrated in new exhibition
Hundreds of items from Bowie's personal archive are set to go on display at the V&A in Dundee.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:35:14 GMT
Key questions as Pocognoli names Scotland squad
Sebastien Pocognoli names his second Scotland squad on Tuesday, with various dilemmas to address.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Podcast: The remarkable rise of coach Clark Laidlaw
Tom English and Andy Burke sit down with Clark Laidlaw ahead of Scotland v New Zealand

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:38:56 GMT
Hardie expects 'great battle' with former team-mate Mouat
Grant Hardie is predicting "a great battle" between his current and former teams after leading his new rink to European curling glory.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:56:28 GMT
Buatsi v Hutchinson 2 - all you need to know
All you need to know about Saturday's rematch between Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson for the vacant WBC light-heavyweight title.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:04:45 GMT
Celtic track teenager Doumbia - gossip
Celtic monitor Ivory Coast teenager playing in Sweden as one of their Europa League opponents seek a new manager.

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