The Scottish government says moving the isles up to level four is needed to help suppress the spread of Covid.

Prosecutors ask that "careful consideration" is given over whether it is in the public interest to publish it.

Rising tensions between the EU and UK over vaccines and the Cameron House fire sentencing make the front pages.

Thirty residents at West Park Care Home in Leslie had tested positive for the virus.

Four people living in rural Scotland describe the impact of the pandemic on their lives.

The outlay was revealed as Scotland's prosecutor faces a multimillion-pound pay-out to ex-Rangers FC administrators.

Jordan Milne stabbed his 59-year-old mother 33 times in the family home in Aberdeen.

Police say the charges came among 46 mountain search and rescue call-outs over the past two months.

A total of 6,040 people have now died after testing positive for the virus since the pandemic began.

NHS Lanarkshire's recommendation of Wester Moffat is approved by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman.

The 36-year-old is charged with murdering his mother, who disappeared in Edinburgh in May 2002.

Two guests died after a fire broke out in a cupboard at the hotel in West Dunbartonshire in 2017.

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

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

Gamers in Glasgow tell BBC Scotland how their hobby has helped them cope during the pandemic.

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.

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 jab?

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?

Fewer elderly people in the community have been immunised, but nearly all care homes have had residents vaccinated.

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?

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

A guide dog owner highlights her post-Brexit travel issues between Britain and Northern Ireland.

The Edinburgh schoolboy ran 26.2 miles in memory of his dad who died in a car crash on the way to a Christmas gathering.

Income tax payers in Scotland will face slightly smaller bills. But how much smaller? Have a look at these example salaries.

An overview of the key points from the Scottish government's budget for the coming financial year.

With Scotland's elections looming, the PM must choose how best to handle calls for independence.

The department store was destroyed by fire in 1892 - but a landmark building was designed in its place.

Boris Johnson will visit Scotland on Thursday as polls suggest support for independence has risen.

An "ice breaker" has been captured in beautiful drone footage coming in from the sea in Shetland.

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said two new vaccination centres will open in Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

Boris Johnson says that people want to see a united response to the Covid pandemic.

Nicola Sturgeon questions whether an expected visit from Boris Johnson to Scotland is necessary.

Ice pancakes are seen floating along a river in the Highlands.

Aberdeen step up striker replacement search, Birmingham ponder increased offer for Hibs forward, Rangers winger aims to impress Steven Gerrard while away on loan.

Scottish Cup fixtures planned for 20 February will not go ahead, while Scotland's lower leagues and women's football will remain suspended until 14 February at the earliest.

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos is charged with violent conduct by the Scottish FA for stamping on Hibernian's Ryan Porteous.

Chief executive Peter Lawwell should not "bear the brunt" for Celtic's troubled season and deserves to be judged on his 17 years at the club, says boss Neil Lennon.