Scotland's deputy first minister says it's "perfectly conceivable" that coverings could still be mandatory.

The government says law-making will be more efficient, but the SNP says ministers have been "humiliated".

Confirmation of the move to level zero Covid restrictions from Monday dominates Scotland's front pages.

The whole of Scotland will move to level zero on 19 July but what does that actually mean we can do?

Celtic seek permission for 18,000 fans at their Champions League qualifying match next week as the First Minister confirms 2,000 can attend matches from 19 July.

A follow-up review into Tayside's mental health services says improvements still need to be made.

Star-spangled banners and vintage shop fronts have been spotted in the city centre.

The seven-year-old was assaulted on Saturday evening at Castle Green playpark in Broughty Ferry.

The ambulance was stolen in Aberdeenshire and was eventually stopped in Moray after a pursuit.

Officers are investigating SNP finances after seven complaints about how donations to the party were used.

Wigtown Book Festival launches competition in memory of former chairwoman and trustee Anne Brown.

A 15-year-old boy and 28-year-old man are charged after a cockapoo puppy was reportedly attacked by two dogs.

The work at a harbour on Skye is postponed until autumn after contractors found three nesting chicks.

Raigmore Hospital in Inverness had reached capacity last week amid increasing Covid cases.

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

In summer 2020, there was talk of being "not far away" from eliminating the virus. That did not happen, but is there still cause for optimism?

With Scotland and England on the road out of lockdown, does political pressure encourage a "four nation" approach?

Scotland's capital has seen positive coronavirus cases reach unprecedented levels in the last two weeks. So, why might that be?

The documents could be used in an international vaccine passport programme enabling foreign travel.

As vaccination reduces serious illness from Covid-19, the Scottish government is changing its strategy.

Many Scottish council areas saw restrictions ease earlier this month, but some remained at the same level.

The number of weekly cases among 0-14 year olds is now higher than in early January, figures show.

Scotland has put the brakes on easing Covid restrictions this summer but there is confidence it is just a pause.

Some of the most recent answers to your questions about the pandemic in Scotland.

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

The link between Covid cases and hospital admissions seems to be weakening - but when will we know for sure?

The French-style sites with basic facilities for motorhomes are popping up across Scotland.

David Mackay was chief pilot for the test mission on board Virgin Galactic's Unity rocket plane.

As Glasgow prepares to host the COP26 climate summit, a new oil field west of Shetland could get the green light.

Sam Heughan has created a scholarship and scriptwriting competition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Pearl-bordered fritillary numbers are rising at one site - with some unusual assistance.

Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland is to move to level zero restrictions with "certain modifications".

After 10 years in charge of his party the Scottish Liberal Democrats' Willie Rennie is quitting the role.

A woman who suffered debilitating pain from a mesh implant 15 years ago is "overwhelmed" at news she can have it removed at a clinic in America.

After being sick for 16 months, BBC journalist Lucy Adams tries to find out what’s behind her symptoms.

Sir Richard Branson's pilot says he hopes greater care will be taken of our planet as more people appreciate the view of Earth from space.

In the first of a two-part series, BBC Scotland examines the role of cannabis products in rugby and talks to Finn Russell, Jerome Kaino and Jim Hamilton about how they use it.

Celtic close in on signings as former chief executive Peter Lawwell remains a director of the club.

Andrew Butchart breaks his own Scottish 3000m record, coming third in the Diamond League meeting at Gateshead.

Hearts and Dundee enjoy comfortable victories on a busy evening of Scottish League Cup football.

A proposal to expand the number of teams in the SPFL, including Old Firm colts, fails to gather sufficient support for a vote.