The move will mean only fully vaccinated people will be allowed into nightclubs and many large events.

A Highland councillor says in some areas people struggle to find homes due to high numbers of short-term lets.

Claims that fake Covid alerts are being used to dodge court appearances and a slowdown in case numbers make the front pages.

Scotland's thriving space sector is trying to have a reduced impact on the planet.

The first minister says the country still has a "very high level of infection" - but there are signs of it slowing down.

Four sailings on Stena's Cairnryan to Belfast route are off after one crew member tested positive.

The proposals would raise about £1.1bn a year for the Scottish health service, according to the UK government.

A temperature of 28.6C has been recorded in the Scottish Borders - the highest since a record in Moray in 1906.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene on the A84 at Craigforth near Stirling.

The orca found dead on a beach in Orkney is thought to have been from a pod spotted regularly in the area.

Ten years ago the Christie Report set out a blueprint for Scottish public service reform. Why has it not happened?

Two boards pause non-emergency surgery amid "unprecedented demand" caused by rising cases and staff shortages.

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

A woman who got one jab in England and one in Scotland says her vaccine certificate only confirms a single dose.

Resistance is building from different sectors to proposals for vaccine certification to be shown in selected settings.

A new vaccine passport scheme is planned for Scotland, but it is still unclear where it will be needed.

Concerns over a very rare heart side-effect are giving vaccine experts pause for thought.

Scotland is launching a QR code system in line with similar "passports" rolled out across Europe.

Covid cases are rising sharply in young adults despite all over 16s being eligible for vaccination.

Some high risk patients had few or no infection-fighting antibodies in their blood, a vaccine study found.

Scotland's levels system of restrictions have come to an end - but what does that mean people can do?

Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

Community doctors say demand is so high they cannot see a complete return to business as usual.

The row over plans for a new oil field at Cambo has placed Shetland in the heart of the debate over energy production.

A backlog due to the pandemic means learner drivers like Katie McKerral face long waits to sit their test.

An SNP-Green deal has cleared the way for the creation of the first new national park in nearly 20 years.

Eleanor Moffat has spent more than 20 years organising charity events after her sister was diagnosed with cancer.

The first minister has outlined her government's plans for the year ahead.

Eleanor Moffat has reached her fundraising target after countless coffee mornings and other events in Coldstream and beyond.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar fears vaccine passports may deter people from getting the coronavirus jab.

Pride celebrations have returned to Glasgow following its cancellation last year due to Covid.

At a farm in Fife, a herd of the South American animals are being used to help people with varying disabilities and mental health issues.

Winning in Austria has not only put Scotland in control of their World Cup hopes, it has altered perceptions too, writes Tom English.

Ryder Cup selection reaches a dramatic conclusion this weekend and Scotland's Robert MacIntyre and Calum Hill are targeting the biggest win of their careers to gatecrash the European team.

Rangers forward Ianis Hagi could be available to face Lyon, as Scotland boss Steve Clarke hits back at the national side's critics.

Glasgow City's hopes of playing among Europe's elite this season are over after Swiss champions Servette came from behind to clinch their Women's Champions League second round tie.