Concerns have been raised over the increase in the number of recoveries of synthetic drugs during the pandemic.

Nicola Sturgeon says the scheme will not be extended to cinemas and theatres, as had been widely expected.

The first minister being accused of a U-turn on extending vaccine passports dominates Scotland's front pages.

Sheffield United boss Slavisa Jokanovic confirms midfielder John Fleck is "conscious in hospital" after collapsing during their win at Reading.

Vaccine passports, boosters and LFTs - your questions answered on the first minister's Covid update.

The family of a Brechin mother say they have "no doubt" that she would still be alive if she had been vaccinated.

The Gothic-style building in the Borders - constructed in 1886 - could be in line for conversion.

The 76-year-old woman is one of three pensioners targeted by fraudsters in Tayside in the last few days.

A Scottish Ambulance Service helicopter was among emergency services called to the scene near Dunblane.

The 77-year-old died in hospital following the two-car collision near Dunoon on Monday afternoon.

The 10th Century Book of Deer will go on show in Aberdeen next year after funding was secured.

All short-term lets in Scotland may need to be licenced by local councils under new legislation.

Previously some of the money aimed at helping poorer pupils was targeted at councils with highest deprivation levels.

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.

Doctors treating virus patients in Lanarkshire tell BBC Scotland they are under "unprecedented pressure".

The scheme could be extended to cinemas, theatres and some other licensed and hospitality premises.

Children aged 12 to 15 are being offered one vaccine dose, while 16 to 17-year olds will be offered two.

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

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

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

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

The town that gets children to design its Christmas lights has let them mark the pandemic in their special way.

A decade has gone by since the last crossing sailed from Stranraer - ending 150 years of history.

Fifty years ago, five teenage school pupils and their 18-year-old guide froze to death on the Cairngorm plateau.

Blair Bowman is living in a self-imposed lockdown amid fears he could lose his livelihood to the virus.

Limbo picked up four Baftas while James McAvoy won best actor for lockdown film Together.

Football fans had to flee a supporters bus after it caught fire and burst into flames.

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives says businesses need to know what is happening with vaccine passports.

A 92-year-old water aerobics instructor has returned to teaching classes poolside after the easing of Covid restrictions.

How hydrogen could help Scotland make the most of its wind energy potential.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Ally McCoist were among those at the memorial service at Glasgow Cathedral.

Stuart Hogg expects his Scotland try-scoring record to be broken "numerous times" because of the team's attacking brand of rugby under Gregor Townsend.

Hibernian head coach Jack Ross is disappointed that the SPFL has "no appetite" to listen to "common sense" concerns over a packed fixture list in December.

Rangers greats weigh in on current players, Celtic defender walks suspension tightrope and Hearts man to pursue English move.