The SNP leader denies claims she could seek to hold an "illegal" referendum if her party wins a majority.

Scotland's party leaders have clashed for the final time in the Holyrood campaign - what did we learn?

New polling ahead of the Holyrood vote and the acquittal of two paratroopers make Scotland's front pages.

The Covid pandemic has changed the character of this Holyrood election, but the constitution is still the main dividing line.

Police believe the person was inside the property at the time of the fire near Loch Ness.

Don Boyd, a former pupil at Scotland's oldest boarding school Loretto, describes abuse by a former French teacher.

A look at the election promises made on issues ranging from rebuilding the economy to the constitution.

The area needs to "reverse" the rise in cases or face further restrictions, a senior NHS official says.

Five voters share their experiences of learning and teaching in Scotland and their hopes for the future.

Aberdeen's indoor market and former BHS building are the focus of new plans to be considered by councillors.

A restaurant owner tells of added problems caused by dozens of customers not honouring bookings.

Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment.

BBC Scotland's James Cook hears from those both for and against another referendum on independence.

With the election finish line in sight the BBC's Glenn Campbell finds out how party leaders relax outside politics.

Politicians have spent the last six weeks trying to persuade people to vote for them - but has it worked?

Political correspondent Rajdeep Sandhu answers some of the big questions about the election.

Find out who is standing in your area in the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

Almost half of Scots don't cast a ballot in Holyrood elections - who are they, and why don't they vote?

BBC Scotland's political editor has the answers to the key questions voters have been asking.

How could turnout, the pandemic, smaller parties and key constituency races affect the Holyrood result?

A guide to the 20 smaller parties who are standing in the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

Voters under 30 have shared their views on what matters to them when casting their votes.

Scottish nationalists are hopeful of a fresh push for independence after the 6 May poll.

Prof Sir John Curtice looks at where the parties stand in polling ahead of the Scottish Parliament election.

What messages are Scotland's parties pushing in their digital ad campaigns for the Holyrood election?

We take a look at one of the big issues of this election – and one of the biggest facing the world.

In the second of two Scottish election pieces, we look at the parties opposing another vote on independence.

The Scottish Labour Party's election manifesto has been launched. What are its most eye-catching promises?

How well are schools bouncing back from Covid and how are pupils catching up with lost education?

In the first of two Scottish election pieces we explore the differences in the pro-independence movement. 

We speak to five voters who have yet to make up their minds in the Scottish election.

The party has launched its election manifesto. What are its most eye-catching promises?

Everything you need to know ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

A rundown of the party's main policies ahead of next month's Scottish Parliament elections.

Everything you need to know about the Scottish Conservatives ahead of the Holyrood election.

Where are the constituencies that could tell us the story of the 2021 Scottish Parliament election?

The BBC’s Connor Gillies talks through how your vote counts in the Holyrood election on 6 May.

The Scottish Lib Dems' election manifesto has been launched. What are its most eye-catching promises?

A rundown of the party's main policies ahead of next month's Scottish Parliament elections.

Everything you need to know about the Scottish Liberal Democrats ahead of their election manifesto launch.

BBC Scotland correspondents analyse the pledges in the election manifesto of the SNP.

A rundown of the party's main policies ahead of next month's Scottish Parliament elections.

BBC Scotland correspondents analyse the pledges in the election manifesto of the Scottish Green Party.

A rundown of the party's main policies ahead of next month's Scottish Parliament elections.

Anna Rutherford beat the Southern Upland Way record by 17 hours, just nine months after giving birth.

How would a national care service fit into Scottish life where one in 24 people rely on some kind of social care?

Experts growing some of the world's rarest plants explain how climate change is affecting their work.

The famous cake was battered and deep fried by a Lanarkshire chip shop owner as a trade-up to the traditional Mars bar.

A major survey of HMS Unicorn is under way in Dundee as part of a major preservation project.

The museum reopens with a major exhibition celebrating club culture across the world.

Scottish Crystal Palace midfielder Leigh Nicol is subjected to online abuse every day.

An 84-year-old widower expected to receive medication after he felt isolated during the pandemic.

The five leaders of Scotland's larger parties went head-to-head in the final TV debate of the Holyrood election.

Firefighters worked through the night to bring the fire in a derelict building under control.

As lockdown restrictions began to ease, a conservationist from NI moved to a remote UK island.

The mother of a man who died in a hotel fire says a fatal accident inquiry could help save lives.

Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson grills the party leaders ahead of the election.

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

Some vulnerable groups have a lower figure for vaccine take-up than older age groups.

As further lockdown restrictions are set to be relaxed in Scotland, what rules are changing and when?

With the country opening up a little more on Friday, here are five things about the state of the pandemic.

In the year since the first Covid lockdown, what have been the key moments in Scotland's pandemic?

The lifting of more restrictions depends on continued progress in tackling the outbreak.

Two separate studies suggest women under 50 have worse long-term outcomes after being in hospital with Covid.

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

With the countdown to lockdown easing under way we have the answers to some of our readers' questions.

From 26 April, it is expected all parts of Scotland currently in level 4 will move down to a "modified" level 3.

Scotland suffer an extra-end loss to Canada at the World Women's Curling Championship to slip down the round-robin standings.

Motherwell skipper ready to join Aberdeen, departing Roma boss linked to Celtic, injury concern for Scotland defender...

Notts County assistant head coach Maurice Ross left on Monday after allegations he made a racially insensitive comment.

Hibernian have agreed a fee with Inverness Caledonian Thistle to sign forward Daniel Mackay.

Legendary Scottish coaching duo Sir Ian McGeechan and Jim Telfer chose who they would pick for the first British and Irish Lions Test in South Africa this summer.