The former first minister makes the claim during his long-awaited appearance at a Holyrood inquiry.

Vaccines will continue to be rolled out on the basis of age, not job, the Scottish government confirms.

Alex Salmond's appearance before a Holyrood inquiry dominates the front pages of Scotland's newspapers.

The retailer says its 15 shops will not reopen after lockdown and 647 people are being made redundant.

Highland Council proposes spending £1.5m to help tackle problems encountered last summer.

Police are looking for a man standing next to a green Vauxhall Astra which was parked in a lay-by.

Glenshee Ski Centre's plans to install three double zip wires, the longest running to 2,788ft.

Derek Paton, 19 and Leon Fitzpatrick, 18 died in the incident on Ryde Road, Wishaw on Thursday.

Prof John Mallard, formerly of Aberdeen University, was known for his pioneering work in medical imaging.

The Scots rock band say they are in shock after beating Ghetts to secure their first number one album.

The 61-year-old man died in hospital on Wednesday after the crash in Glasgow.

The next week could be bloody for the SNP as a Scottish Parliament inquiry concludes.

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

The post is in the spotlight as the investigation into the mishandling of complaints against Alex Salmond continues.

The two-week-old cub is the youngest badger to be cared for by the Scottish SPCA.

Using World Health Organization measures, it is possible to chart Scotland's progress in tackling Covid-19.

Cars are set to be banned from George Street as part of transformation plans to open up the space.

The young Gallaghers appear in Creation Stories - a film about Oasis's former label boss Alan McGee.

The rockets are to be used for launching satellites from a planned new spaceport in the Highlands.

We are looking for people from all parts of Scotland to join our voter panel in the run up to May's Holyrood election.

Former First Minister Alex Salmond gives evidence to the committee investigating the Scottish government's mishandling of complaints against him.

The landscape has been recreated to help young people understand how to run a national park.

Stuart Quinn stabbed father-of-one Alan Geddes to death in Aberdeen the day after being freed from prison.

Nicola Sturgeon sets out how lockdown restrictions will ease and the economy begin to reopen in Scotland.

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

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

The Scottish and UK governments have published their timetables for easing of lockdown restrictions.

Details on how Scotland will emerge from lockdown have been announced - here's how the rules are expected to relax.

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.

Businesses say they need definitive dates and details of what will be allowed to reopen and when.

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

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

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

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

Interim Celtic manager John Kennedy insists he does not see the remainder of the season as a trial to land the top job on a permanent basis.

Celtic captain to decide his own future at club, Rangers manager urged to call former boss for Europa League assistance...

How will John Kennedy fare as interim boss at Celtic and can Kilmarnock end their scoring drought?

Livingston left-back Julien Serrano tells BBC Scotland about life at Monaco with Kylian Mbappe, his switch to Livingston and the intensity of Scottish football.

St Johnstone winger Craig Conway on cup final memories, planning for life after football and playing under unconventional owners.