Many areas of the country go from level two to level one but there are no changes for much of the central belt.

All pupils in P4 will be entitled to a school meal from August, while P5s will be offered lunches by January.

Doubt over Scotland's "roadmap to freedom" as Covid cases soar dominates Scotland's front pages.

Neil McLaughlin has been treated in hospital in since November - a stay that included 167 days in intensive care.

From hot flushes on dates to feelings of grief, being menopausal at university was tough for Éimi.

Shoplifting slumped but assaults on police officers went up during a "unique year" for crime levels in Scotland.

It comes after some pupils were sent home from Moffat Academy for wearing shorts in warm weather.

Humza Yousaf had said that 10 children were hospitalised last week "because of Covid".

The government is urged to "rethink" a decision not to make testing mandatory for entry to Glasgow's fan zone.

A 30-year-old man is charged in connection with the death of 67-year-old Esther Brown on Tuesday.

Liechtenstein - another non-EU country - is also included in the post-Brexit deal.

Douglas Ross has been isolating in an Edinburgh hotel since Wednesday after an MP tested positive.

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Many Scottish council areas will move to level one at the weekend, but some will stay in level two.

The next phase of lockdown easing will see larger groups meeting. So what new freedoms are coming and when?

Millions of people will be able to hug loved ones again from Monday. But can you minimise the risk?

Teenager Exauce Imbo went from forcing haircuts on his brothers to keeping footballers and celebrities looking sharp.

John Swinney says the number of children being treated in hospital for Covid is "on the high side".

A woman tells of the terror she felt when thieves broke into her Edinburgh home in the middle of the night.

Whisky producers could benefit but Scotland's sheep farmers are worried about an imminent trade deal between the UK and Australia.

The "highly significant" Chronicle of Fortingall is bought by the National Library of Scotland for £25,000.

People who are immunocompromised cannot be sure the Covid vaccine is offering them full protection.

A group of Edinburgh residents want to buy a 19th Century mansion to create their own community.

The first minister has warned Scotland's Covid situation is fragile as cases continue to rise.

People who are immunocompromised cannot be sure the Covid vaccine is offering them full protection.

Edita Butkeviciute who was badly injured after being hit by a sofa dropped from a roof says she appreciates life like never before.

The first minister has defended the system of appeals for pupil assessments.

A large wildfire near the Glenfinnan Viaduct has been extinguished by firefighters and a helicopter, which waterbombed the flames.

Scotland centre-half Declan Gallagher opens up on his life journey to the European Championships with Scotland.

Celtic agree compensation for managerial target, Motherwell offer experienced striker Kyle Lafferty a deal...

Glasgow move top of the Rainbow Cup table with victory over Pro14 champions Leinster but Munster remain favourites to progress to the final.

Callum McGregor believes Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Netherlands shows Scotland "belong here" as they prepare for Euro 2020.