Audit Scotland said preparations for the pandemic could have been better but the NHS was prevented from being overwhelmed.

Pupils in P1 to P3 and pre-school children will go back from 22 February, it has been confirmed.

The first minister's plans for a "slow" exit from lockdown features on many of Scotland's front pages.

The lockdown exit plan is "likely" to advise against booking Easter holidays, "either overseas or within Scotland".

Alex Cole-Hamilton apologised after being seen on camera mouthing swear words during a Holyrood committee.

Data from the the Scottish Retail Consortium shows total sales fell year-on-year by 28%.

Michelle Lizanec, 44, was pronounced dead at an address in Inchture, Perth and Kinross, on Saturday.

Chun Wong and his daughter Kiernan can now isolate at home, instead of staying in a hotel for 10 days.

Scotland's finance secretary announced the move after the UK Treasury promised a further £1.1bn of funding.

Lawyers acting for the lord advocate had argued the court should throw out David Grier's £5m compensation claim.

Police used warrants to search properties in Glasgow and Edinburgh in an intelligence-led operation.

Lady Dorrian says she will not seek to influence how MSPs conduct their investigation of the government.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The immunisation programme was in the fast lane for a fortnight but supply problems are now affecting its speed.

Care worker Michelle Lamont tested positive for coronavirus last April and then again in November.

Scientists at Glasgow University have determined that foreign travel was the instigator of Scotland's epidemics.

As the new managed quarantine regime starts, we have the answers to some of our readers' questions.

An engineer came up with the idea after seeing his aunt, who has multiple sclerosis, struggle with tasks.

All children in P1 to P3 and those at pre-school will return from Monday 22 February.

Michelle Lamont is a care worker who tested positive for the virus on two separate occasions last year - seven months apart.

There’s a lot of choice about which type of face covering to wear – and in some countries the advice is changing.

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.

Five games without scoring, just one win in nine. Aberdeen head to Celtic Park in a bad way. But can manager Derek McInnes turn things around?

Sportscene will bring you highlights of all Wednesday's Scottish Premiership action, as Celtic host Aberdeen and St Mirren welcome Hamilton Academical.

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares will meet defending champions Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram for a place in the Australian Open men's doubles final.

Scotland prop Zander Fagerson will miss the rest of the Six Nations following his red card against Wales.

Neil Lennon insists there are mitigating circumstances surrounding Celtic's season that can't be made public.