People aged 70 to 79 have been urged to look out for the envelopes arriving in the post from Monday.

The new plan says they will "vigorously oppose" any legal challenge from the UK government.

Coronavirus continues to dominate the front pages as public health officials urge Scots to follow the lockdown rules.

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

The probe into the handling of harassment claims against Alex Salmond wants to see messages between SNP and government officials.

A Midlothian food bank said seven of those involved with the charity had received the jab in the last week.

Two people died in the blaze at the Cameron House hotel in West Dunbartonshire three years ago.

Police say the fire at St Maria Goretti school in Glasgow's east end was started deliberately.

A snapshot of the lives of some of the people who have died with coronavirus in Scotland.

The route near Stonehaven has been shut since a bridge wall collapsed, close to the site of last year's fatal derailment.

Nicola Sturgeon warned against complacency but said the figures on test positivity were the lowest for weeks.

Andy Murray will miss the Australian Open after failing to find a "workable quarantine" solution following his positive test for coronavirus.

BBC Scotland's Marc Ellison examines the latest data to find out how coronavirus is affecting neighbourhoods across Scotland.

Peacetime excess deaths for 2020 were the highest in Scotland since 1891, official figures show.

Scotland has immunised fewer elderly people in the community but nearly all care homes have had residents vaccinated.

The new school term began in Scotland this week - but most pupils and teachers did not return to the classroom.

Nicola Sturgeon announces the areas where restrictions will be tightened in Scotland from Saturday.

Scotland's vaccination programme has moved up a gear - but when will you receive a jag?

Some restrictions have been tightened amid concerns the "stay at home" message has not had the same impact.

The NHS is carrying out the biggest vaccination campaign in its history - what safety checks were made?

Do you know how Covid-19 is spreading in your community? Public Health Scotland is providing more detail about the pandemic.

More than 1,000 locations across Scotland will be used for the community vaccination programme.

Scotland is heading into a new coronavirus lockdown - what are the rules in your area?

Ex-postman Nathan Evans, TikTok's sea shanty star, lands a music deal, but can his new career last?

Some elderly Scots are anxious as they wait for the jab despite assurances the vaccine programme is on track.

The Court of Session is being asked to rule on whether a deal with the UK government is needed for a referendum.

Medics at Glasgow's QEUH are seeing the effects of people delaying healthcare during lockdown.

CCTV footage has been released showing fire breaking out in a hotel after a porter put a bag of ash and embers in a cupboard.

Scottish postie Nathan Evans has quit his job and signed to a record label after storming TikTok with sea shanties.

Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health

The first minister says the delivery of coronavirus vaccinations in Scotland is not slower than in other parts of the UK.

A Covid patient describes his disbelief that some people doubt the seriousness of coronavirus.

St Johnstone grasped a great opportunity to win their first ever League Cup, says manager Callum Davidson, after his side stunned favourites Hibernian in the semi-final.

Sportscene pundit Michael Stewart discusses Livingston head coach David Martindale's remarkable rise from assistant manager to potential manager of the year contender in the space of two months.

An "angry" Jack Ross hit out at the way his Hibernian team "meekly" lost 3-0 to St Johnstone in the League Cup semi-final.

Steven Gerrard says "I've loved the ride so far" after Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers marked his 150th game in charge with a thumping win over Ross County.

Motherwell will consider appealing against Liam Polworth's red card after he was dismissed for dissent in their 2-0 defeat by Aberdeen to Pittodrie.