Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman says the time is right for a change in the law.

The return of pre-departure Covid tests for travellers to the UK will come into force on 04:00 GMT Tuesday.

A vaccine which may beat the Omicron variant and a controversial survey make Scotland's front pages.

Amputee Neil Russell is planning to embark on a challenge to cycle around Scotland on his hand bike.

About 30 homes in Scotland are still without power after bad weather hampered reconnection work.

Nicola Sturgeon says there is community transmission of the new variant but it is not widespread.

Scotland's GPs warn a new screening process will reduce the number of available appointments.

It is understood that Assistant Chief Constable Pat Campbell was suspended on Wednesday.

Police are investigating the death of Douglas Forbes after he was found injured in an Edinburgh park.

A 10km surveillance zone has been set up around the commercial premises in Dumfries and Galloway.

They arrived like rock stars 10 years ago and their love life has been the source of endless speculation.

Robert McGhee, 24, died after his car hit a tree near to Ardmore Wood in Aberdeenshire on Monday.

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

Ministers say they are aiming to offer all eligible over-18s a booster by the end of that month.

The measure has recently come back into effect in England despite concerns over enforcing the rule.

What is the chance that after-work drinks with colleagues will turn into a Covid superspreader event?

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

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.

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

All children aged 12 to 15 are being offered two doses of Covid vaccine.

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.

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

Scottish Ballet has made subtle changes to the famous production in order to make it more inclusive.

A Scottish government census of young people's health and wellbeing sparks a row over its questions.

An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight.

Former health secretary Jeane Freeman on the "enormity" of Covid-19 and how government grappled with it.

The ring was returned to Peggy MacSween, 86, after it was unearthed by a metal detectorist.

The stories from Scotland and the north of England of those with no power a week after Storm Arwen.

Graeme Campbell's home has been targeted by gangsters in fire and acid attacks three times since 2019.

The animal, called April, was injured by plastic waste in the Maldives and is now in the care of Sea Life Loch Lomond.

A former British army Afghan interpreter is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his story.

A speed Rubik's Cuber from Dunblane is set to take on the best in the world.

Thousands of homes have been without power and buildings damaged after Scotland was hit by extreme winds.

An RNLI lifeboat is struck by waves as it is moved to the safety of a harbour during Storm Arwen.

Extreme weather in Aberdeenshire brought by Storm Arwen left passengers stranded on a train overnight.

Rangers move seven points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership thanks to a dominant win over Dundee.

Livingston have made a poor start to the Scottish Premiership season for a second season running, but can they avoid relegation this time?

The day of this year's SWPL Cup final is also the 100th anniversary of women's football being banned in Scotland. We asked those close to the game about that journey...

Manchester United target Aston Villa's John McGinn as Celtic are linked with making a trio of Japanese signings in January.

Aberdeen record back-to-back wins for only the second time this term and edged into the Scottish Premiership's top six after "doing the simple things better" in overwhelming St Mirren.