Businesses are now legally required to take extra measures to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.

The BBC's James Cook finds businesses struggling with supplies, recruitment and rising prices.

The prospect of more restrictions to combat the Omicron surge dominates Scotland's front pages.

Irene Girvan says she endured a "living hell" as Scottish Power pursued her over a mistaken bill.

The first minister calls for the return of furlough to protect businesses from "economic shock".

The man's car crashed with a silver Ford Transit on the A90 in Aberdeenshire on Thursday.

Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling Ellis has helped shine a light on sign language users like Phoebe.

The work will guide how the story of the tragedy in 1919 is preserved for future generations.

The acts say people should not be asked to attend gigs while the new Omicron variant is spreading.

The announcement came as MSPs were told the Omicron variant would become the dominant Covid-19 strain from Friday.

The replacement line could potentially be buried underground where it passes Skye's famous Cuillin Hills.

Ferguson Marine says Tim Hair will be replaced in February by a new permanent chief executive.

The government's adverts were later dropped after offensive historical tweets came to light.

The government says shops should introduce greater physical distancing and encourages bars to bring back table service.

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

Will travel to Scotland from England be banned over Christmas? This and other questions answered.

Based on past vaccination efforts offering and delivering boosts to all adults by the end of December will be challenging.

Swabs from PCR tests can help identify omicron, but genetic analysis is needed to confirm it.

Booster campaigns are being brought forward across the UK, over fears about the Omicron variant.

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

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

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

Nicola Sturgeon has asked the public to take action to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.

The Scottish government says it could not afford to compensate businesses hit by stricter rules.

Experts are investigating why the birds are dying but they believe it is unlikely to be avian flu.

The Woodland Trust honour goes to a tree from southern Scotland for the second year in a row.

BBC Scotland's Angie Brown takes a seat on an Edinburgh bench where people are urged to chat to tackle loneliness.

Nicola Sturgeon says the growing dominance of the Omicron coronavirus variant will "drive an even more rapid increase in cases".

Dozens of dead or seriously ill birds have been found on beaches in recent days

The SNP retain control of Moray Council after a tied vote on its administration went to the cutting of playing cards.

The 600ft chimney at the former Longannet power station has been demolished in an explosion.

Dundee is to be the location for a £60m arena which is expected to create opportunities for games enthusiasts.

Martin Boyle says Hibernian's decision to sack Jack Ross was "certainly one that I don't agree with".

Eve Muirhead's Scotland rink secure Great Britain's place at the Winter Olympics after a dramatic day at the qualifying event in the Netherlands.

National clinical director "worried" about fans travelling to cup final as defender nears St Johnstone move.

Head coach Steve Clarke eyes Nations League promotion after being drawn in the same group as Republic of Ireland, Armenia and World Cup opponents Ukraine.

Livingston manager David Martindale calls for an earlier winter break as the Scottish Premiership prepares for "strengthening" Covid protocols.