Scotland's first minister had been due to give evidence to the inquiry committee next week.

Colin Norris was convicted in 2008 of murdering four women and attempting to murder another.

Plans for the return of care home visits and when schools will reopen make the front pages of Scotland's papers.

The teenager is in a serious condition in after being found injured in King's Park on Friday.

The Scottish government says talks are continuing but that the regime will be in place for next week.

A project in Edinburgh is aiming to boost numbers after a drastic decline in the bird's population.

Plans show a north/south line, running from Granton Harbour and down to either Roseburn or Shandwick Place.

Infection control measures are set up around a rearing site in Leven, Fife, after the H5N1 strain was discovered.

Data suggests lockdown is working, but the health secretary says there is "still a long way to go".

A number of Scottish teams have issued apologies to those affected by historical child sex abuse.

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

Students have not been able to get enough clinical experience because of Covid restrictions.

Find out what percentage of adults have been given a jab and how many have been vaccinated in your area.

As the Covid death toll continues to rise, we share tributes to some of those who have lost their lives to the virus.

Almost all residents of Scottish care homes have been vaccinated - so why are they still reporting outbreaks?

BBC Scotland has rounded up what we know so far about how the return to the classroom will be rolled out.

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

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.

Scotland opens new mass vaccination centres as it aims to protect the oldest and most vulnerable from Covid illness.

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

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.

Forth Valley hospital staff tell how they have seen a different profile among patients in the second wave of Covid-19.

The Scottish SPCA think the mother of the three to four-month-old cubs was involved in a traffic accident.

They are warning of price rises and potential shortages when new Brexit rules on imports start in April.

Harley Walsh says her tweet was shared 19,000 times within a week of posting a picture of her mechanic dad.

Two central characters in the Scottish independence movement are in a bitter dispute.

BBC presenter John Beattie shares his pride over how daughter Jen dealt with her diagnosis during a pandemic.

A new scheme aims to help reduce single-use plastic in shops on Scotland's islands.

The first minister says vaccination supply means the schedule of appointments may reduce in coming weeks.

A woman harnesses the power of social media to help get her dad's garage business back on track.

Scotland's Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC tells Holyrood that the prosecution of two financial administrators should never have happened.

Scotland has been hit by widespread heavy snowfalls across large parts of the country.

Kilmarnock defender wanted in USA, Rangers boss hopes veteran keeper will stay on...

Rangers manager Steve Gerrard has questioned the point of having referees after another retrospective ban for one of his strikers.

The things to watch out for in this weekend's Scottish Premiership card.