Finance Secretary Kate Forbes is to set out her plans for tax and spending at Holyrood on Thursday.

The Scottish government is to set out its budget plans against the ongoing backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Scotland's front pages are dominated by reaction to the Downing Street Christmas party allegations.

Police said one driver who had no hands on the wheel was fined £200 and handed six penalty points.

The Fife site produced Scotland's last coal-fired energy until it ceased operation in 2016.

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross says there was "clearly" a party of some sort in Downing Street last year.

X-rays have revealed the heavily corroded weapon found in Orkney was highly decorated.

The image of the couple at Balmoral was shown to a US court on Wednesday.

Engineers have been working to restore electricity supplies to homes in north and north east Scotland.

And extension to the south of Scotland scheme has been given the go-ahead by the Scottish government.

Public Health Scotland says it is not aware of any hospitalisations of the 389 confirmed or possible cases.

More than 700 advance payments have already been made to those aged over 68 and the terminally ill.

The deputy first minister says lockdown measures could be reinstated if Omicron spreads.

The man was found by a couple who helped him to a refuge before they went to Braemar to raise the alarm.

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.

A selection of images of Tuesday's stormy weather.

A survivor of 1988's Armenian earthquake recalls how a visit to Scotland helped her recovery.

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

Michael Yellowlees and his Alaskan husky Luna spent nine months travelling coast-to-coast on foot.

Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman says the time is right to make assisted dying legal.

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.

Hibernian part company with head coach Jack Ross after Wednesday's 1-0 defeat by Livingston leaves them with one win in nine league games.

Motherwell defender Ricki Lamie is reportedly in talks with an English club.

Former international Qasim Sheikh welcomes a racism inquiry being taken out of Cricket Scotland's hands, saying it removes suspicions of a "whitewash".

BBC Scotland revisits Rangers' famous Champions League victory over Lyon in 2007 before the sides meet again in the Europa League.

In the countdown to the big day, BBC Scotland is picking out a selection of Christmas Crackers. Here, Marley Watkins lashes in for Aberdeen against Hearts.