The first minister warns Scotland could be entering the most dangerous period since the outbreak began.

Another 14 cases are recorded in 24 hours, bringing the total number to 72.

Bleak warnings over a surge in cases of a new Covid strain and the doubling of council debts make the front pages.

The 50th anniversary of the Ibrox disaster puts Old Firm squabbles into perspective. But in our own little world it is important and it does matter, writes Tom English.

Police were called to reports of an assault in Erskine, Renfrewshire, on Friday afternoon.

Baby Olivia was one of Scotland's first arrivals, born in Dundee within 15 minutes of the bells.

The man was hit by the vehicles on the westbound carriageway of the M8 early on Friday morning.

Several hundred people gathered at Edinburgh Castle despite warnings to stay away.

Newly-released papers show the government thought the yard's fortunes had declined almost irreparably.

Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion.

The UK will now leave a 12-week gap between both parts of the Covid vaccination, rather than 21 days.

A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

The Oxford vaccine has now been approved for use - but when will you receive a jag?

The latest coronavirus restrictions are taking effect - but what are the rules in your area?

The stories of some of the 6,000 people who have lost their lives to coronavirus in Scotland.

The whole of mainland Scotland will be in the toughest restrictions from 26 December. Is your area one of the exceptions?

How has a new coronavirus variant become the most common form of the virus in parts of England?

From Boxing Day mainland Scotland will be in the country's toughest tier of restrictions for at least three weeks

The five-level system has been in force since 2 November - with a weekly review of how it applies to council areas.

The UK leaves the European single market and customs union an hour before midnight and a new relationship with the EU begins.

Fare Well, a three-part series, sees drones forming images across the skies of Scotland.

Despite a very tough year for Scottish business, much has been positive.

Volunteers, scientists and politicians who went above and beyond during the pandemic are recognised by the Queen.

Looking back at the top 20 stories on the BBC Scotland news website in the past year.

Only An Excuse star Jonathan Watson and creator Phil Differ say now is the right time for the final whistle.

Scots rower recalls being forced to abandon his storm-damaged boat during bid to cross Atlantic.

Fishing was one of the sticking points of the UK-EU trade negotiations but now a deal has been done.

BBC Scotland looks back at some of the positive stories that emerged during the course of the pandemic.

Ramsay MacMahon has dreamt of seeing the aurora borealis since he was a child.

An amateur photographer shares her passion for creating tiny scenes with food and model figures.

Fifty years on, retired headteacher Martin Stephen thanks the lifeboat crew who saved his life near Dunbar harbour.

A new centre is being created in Fife amid a growing interest in dry stone walling.

A group of local ski students have been taking advantage of the winter snow on a closed mountain road.

A look back at some of the defining moments from a year we’ll never forget.

Amari, aged 8, reflects on the year Scotland's had with a poem.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been lighting up the skies online with a drone display of Scottish icons.

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will ensure Scotland's over 50s can be vaccinated by the spring, says Scotland's health secretary Jeane Freeman.

From title-race significance to selection dilemmas, BBC Scotland assesses the main talking points as Rangers prepare to face Celtic.

Celtic boss faces biggest derby of his long career, Ibrox showdown will not decide title, says Rangers manager...

BBC Scotland examines the key questions for both Edinburgh and Glasgow ahead of their 1872 Cup clash on 2 January.

Catch up with all the team news and stats for Saturday's Scottish Premiership fixtures and choose your team's preferred XI.

Edinburgh host Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. How much can you remember about recent inter-city meetings?