Top civil servant Andrew Slorance was treated for an undisclosed infection at a troubled hospital.

The Scottish government has committed to ending the "harmful" practice by the end of 2023.

A widow says hospital bosses hid details about her husband's death and the PM admits a standards mistake in Thursday's papers.

The painting of Edinburgh in the 1780s will go on display at the National Galleries of Scotland.

The work carved in Mexico to highlight climate change has reached its destination in Dumfries.

Security worker Ronnie Alexander froze to death after he was left without reliable heating in East Ayrshire.

Dominic Di Pasquale is fined £10,000 for cutting his 16-year-old employee's hand with a chainsaw.

The Scottish government said Covid, Brexit and a row over tax rules were delaying the recycling scheme.

Cricket in Scotland has a "subconscious" institutional racism issue, claims an administrator with the country's biggest regional union.

Convicted sex offender Jason Graham was jailed for 19 years for the attack on 67-year-old Esther Brown

The device concealed inside a ball could help pets experiencing separation anxiety, say its creators.

Lorna Middleton attacked her husband after a row at their home in Clydebank.

About 6,000 items of furniture from the COP26 venues will eventually be gifted to charities or community projects.

The activist says while "small progress" was made, the Glasgow agreement was "vague" and "watered down".

Tens of thousands of climate protestors gathered in Glasgow - but there was no serious violence or damage to property.

The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments.

The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live.

A crucial climate change summit has been held in the UK which could change our lives.

The most eye-catching demonstrations and unusual stories during COP26 have unfolded on the streets of Glasgow.

A report has suggested the carbon footprint of the Glasgow summit is more than double that of COP25.

Scottish innovators have produced a negative carbon house that can be easily dismantled and recycled.

The scheme was unveiled by the Scottish government as a key part of its recycling strategy, but has still not been introduced.

A casting team is searching for a new family for the TV programme after complaints about a lack of Scots.

A BBC investigation uncovers a con that preys on the huge demand for rented accommodation in Edinburgh.

Grandad Mike Mitchell overcame embarrassment and competed at events full of children to earn his belt.

Stately Timber by Rupert Hughes should have been handed back to Dunfermline's Central Library in 1948.

Alex Orchin expects to take to two to three weeks to travel from John O'Groats to Land's End.

The first minister had previously called for the controversial new development to be reassessed.

The climate campaigner says the outcome of the Glasgow summit is far too vague and open to differing interpretations.

As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables.

Changing the way we heat our houses will be key if the country is to achieve ‘net zero’ emissions.

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

The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect in October.

Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers.

More than 100,000 Scots are waiting for a booster despite receiving their second dose more than six months ago.

It is hoped the results of the study could be used to forecast which patients will need treatment.

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

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

Rangers hope to appoint a new manager before Sunday's League Cup semi-final but he may not be in the dugout at Hampden.

BBC Scotland examines some key issues to arise from Celtic's annual general meeting as fans vented their frustrations at the club's board.

Briton Cameron Norrie lets slip a superb start as his ATP Finals debut ends with defeat by Norway's Casper Ruud.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst on verge of becoming Rangers manager.