Scottish businesses say they are feeling the pinch on what should be their busiest weekend of the year.

Possible new Covid measures and thousands of NHS staff off sick make Scotland's front pages.

The 55-year-old was struck by a black Peugeot 3008 on Royston Road and died at the scene.

It features Holyrood, the Finnieston Crane, SEC Armadillo, thistles and a Charles Rennie Mackintosh-style rose.

There is no "secret plan" to shut down sporting events in Scotland, says national clinical director Professor Jason Leitch.

Scottish government accounts say the total cost of in civil litigation against the Lord Advocate was £39.9m

No-shows and performers pulling out in recent weeks have resulted in a significant drop in income.

A call handler says he was told to threaten Scottish Power customers with enforcement, even over mistaken bills.

One of the last Scots who was an eyewitness to the horrors of the Holocaust has died at the age of 97.

Avian flu has left a reserve on the Solway Coast dealing with "unprecedented" numbers of dead geese.

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

The restrictions are being reviewed on a daily basis due to the rapid rise in cases of the Omicron variant.

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

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.

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

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 has urged people to stay at home as much as they can as the "tsunami" of Omicron cases starts to hit.

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

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.

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst is "happy with the points but not the performance" after his side edge out a Covid-hit Dundee United at Ibrox.

The SPFL could be ready to take control of its female counterpart as Rangers are reportedly prepared to sell Ianis Hagi for £12m.

Glasgow claim a superb victory over Exeter at foggy Scotstoun to keep alive hopes of progressing to the Champions Cup last 16.

Motherwell move up to fourth in the Scottish Premiership and heightened the gloom around St Johnstone after administering the bottom club's fifth consecutive defeat.

Jamie Walker's goal ensures Hearts remain clear in third place in the Scottish Premiership after they overcome a depleted Dundee at Dens.