Father Robert Mackenzie, 87, was extradited from Canada to Scotland on historical child abuse charges.

Tidal flows mean the shoreline keeps being polluted by wet wipes and sanitary towels sitting in the estuary.

Reports of two more deaths linked to hospital bugs and plans to reform the Army estate make the front pages.

A review of UK transport links recommends improving the A1, A75, A77, and upgrading the east and west coast mainlines.

Former police officer John Murray spoke the last words the dying police officer heard after she was shot outside the Libyan Embassy.

The SNP conference will feature speeches from John Swinney, Ian Blackford and Nicola Sturgeon.

The SNP leader has made lots of policy pledges in her conference speeches - but have they been delivered on?

Fears about the impact on vaccines mean travel from six African countries had to be restricted, he adds.

An amber weather warning has been issued for northern and eastern areas on Friday and Saturday.

Countesswells Development Ltd was managing the emerging Aberdeen community which got planning permission in 2014.

Anas Sarwar says whistleblowers contacted him about the deaths at the troubled QEUH hospital in Glasgow.

More than 50 asylum seekers are in a hotel in Falkirk - and Aberdeen and Perth could house more.

The fashion designer has dressed Princess Diana, Freddie Mercury and Elizabeth Taylor during her 50 year career.

A World Health Organization study estimates 86% of expected deaths were prevented by vaccination.

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

Industry concerns, legal issues, political pressure and case numbers will all have played a part in the u-turn.

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

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".

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

Monsignor Basil O'Sullivan looks back on his life as he retires after 33 years as the town's parish priest.

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

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.

Deaths from infection are continuing at Glasgow's flagship hospital, the leader of Scottish Labour claims.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tells the BBC she intends to fulfill her term of office.

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.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst described his return to Rangers as "truly special" as his team beat Sparta Prague to reach the Europa League knockout round.

Defensive frailties and enterprising attacking play characterise Celtic's Europa League exit.

BBC Sport looks at who Wales and Scotland could face in Friday's World Cup 2022 play-off draw.

Craig Gordon is doing extra training on his days off to avoid "seizing up" as he approaches his 39th birthday ahead of Scotland's World Cup play-off.

Aston Villa are the bookmakers' favourites to sign Rangers' Ryan Kent as the Ibrox club prepare to appoint Ajax coach Dave Vos to their backroom team.