First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the changes will come into effect in most of the country from Monday.

Every adult who tested positive for the virus will be asked to tell researchers how it affected their life.

Latest easing of lockdown restrictions and the former PM's government lobbying make the front pages.

He was struck on the head by a scallop dredge towing bar while the vessel was off Aberdeen in 2019.

Theatre bosses say distancing rules mean many arts venues will not be able to reopen next week.

Unions say the plan to close the McVitie's plant in Glasgow's Tollcross is "devastating".

The next phase of lockdown easing will see people meeting up indoors. So what new freedoms are coming and when?

Most Scottish councils will move from level three to level two where outdoor socialising can move inside.

From 17 May, people going to countries on the approved "green list" will not need to quarantine on their return.

Elgin Academy has been one focus of the outbreak which is likely to see the area remaining at level three.

More Covid restrictions are due to be eased in Scotland, but has the decline in cases been slowing?

A small number of cases in Grantown-on-Spey involve a variant which is not one of the main strains in the UK.

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

Home working is here to stay for many, but what are the costs to business and to the environment?

Nick Ray says he finds relief on the sea, enjoying close encounters with seals and dolphins.

A reshuffle, the Covid crisis and a referendum are top of the "to do" list but other issues also need attention.

It might be "when" not "if" for indyref2 but Nicola Sturgeon wants to see support for independence running higher.

One of the most bizarre episodes of World War Two unfolded on a farm to the south of Glasgow on 10 May 1941.

Giraffes return to Edinburgh Zoo for the first time in 15 years.

A sea kayaker tells how his experiences on the water help him in his struggles with his mental health.

Boris Johnson is being urged to lead a four-nations approach and better explain the benefits of the UK.

Eight people, including five children, have been rescued from an overturned dinghy and paddleboards off the Scottish coast.

Take a look back at some of the main moments of a Scottish election like no other before.

The new Holyrood class of 2021 has been chosen and some have been reflecting on their next steps.

What are the facts and figures which tell the story of the Scottish Parliament election results?

The picture across Scotland as the SNP win a fourth consecutive victory in the Scottish Parliament.

After two days of counting here are some of the key outcomes of the Holyrood 2021 vote.

Steven Gerrard is voted manager of the year by Scottish football writers after leading Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title.

The Scottish FA seeks government approval for up to 3,000 fans to attend the Scottish Cup final between Hibernian and St Johnstone.

Rangers are tipped to chase Leeds United left-back Barry Douglas as goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas is handed hope of a Celtic reprieve.

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson says comments that he is too small to make an impact for the Lions against South Africa are "a tiny bit frustrating".

Three teams separated by three points, two games left, at least one club going down. But will Ross County, Kilmarnock or Hamilton Academical be relegated?