The move could open the way for the former first minister to give evidence to the committee next week.

The British Dental Association Scotland warns of the knock-on effects of dental students having to repeat a year.

The bank sinks to a loss but will resume dividend payments to shareholders

The similarities between Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson's Covid exit plans make the front pages.

The 78-year-old Scottish comedian received his second dose of Covid vaccine near his home in Florida.

Cairngorm Mountain has offered current season pass holders their money back amid uncertainty over reopening.

Scotland's national clinical director says a Covid elimination strategy would stop international travel.

Police said the van was stopped near Perth and the motorist charged with dangerous driving.

The government says it still plans to put legislation before parliament in June, after the Holyrood election.

Singer Brian Johnson says the band wanted to make Scottish founder Malcolm Young proud with their new album.

Two goals in the final seven minutes earn Rangers victory in an astonishing Europa League last-32 epic against Royal Antwerp in Belgium.

The hearing will look at whether First Bus was negligent by failing to provide an accurate reference for Harry Clarke.

Evidence of the mammals was found along the River Tay, including in the centre of Perth.

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

Deaths among the oldest age group are falling, but is this "hard evidence" the vaccine is working?

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.

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.

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

Kerry Quinn stumbled upstairs through the smoke to reach her sleeping teenage son, before taking him out to safety.

The Bake Off judge loves his work and he had famous friends so why is he not more celebrated?

The author's son has severe learning difficulties and lives in a care home in Edinburgh.

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.

A train snowplough has been filmed as it cleared railway lines near Huntly in Aberdeenshire.

How the pandemic has changed work life for a home-schooling parent and a supermarket manager.

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.

The chaotic first leg of Rangers' Europa League last-32 tie with Royal Antwerp had just about everything. But just how did that final hour unfold?

Steven Gerrard is "concerned" after injuries to captain James Tavernier and forward Kemar Roofe mar an astonishing 4-3 win over Royal Antwerp in the Europa League.

Glasgow Warriors address their issues at full-back with the signing of former New Zealand under-20 international Josh McKay.

Rangers' win boosts Scotland's Uefa co-efficient as youngsters join Andy Murray's agency.