More than 9,000 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours, according to provisional figures.

Some families say they have waited five days for results of PCR tests taken before Christmas.

Calls to reduce self-isolation from 10 days to five make a number of the Scottish front pages.

For years, Inverness Castle has largely been closed off to the general public.

Is the progress made in Glasgow in jeopardy from a rising tide of challenges in the year ahead?

The bodies of Denis and Mary Fell, both 73, were found in a house in Livingston on Boxing Day.

Spanish train builder Talgo has still to reveal its plans for the former coal-fired power station site.

The accident involving two Seat Ibizas happened on Monday night on the A7 near Galashiels.

Police say the death of Stanley Stewart, 55, is not being treated as suspicious.

Health officials say there are enough appointments to meet the 80% target by the end of the year.

New measures begin for hospitality and indoor leisure in a bid to halt the spread of Omicron in Scotland.

Restrictions have been tightened again due to the rapid rise in cases of the Omicron variant.

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

There are many things in our favour, but Omicron is spreading fast. What have we learned this week?

BBC Scotland answers your questions about the latest Covid restrictions.

Could a runny nose be a sign you have Omicron?

The Scottish government set the NHS 19 days to offer over one million boosters - what's the progress?

The risk of needing hospital treatment could be 30 - 70% lower with Omicron than other variants.

Outdoor events including football matches will be limited to 500 people, and indoor to a maximum of 200.

Booster numbers have reached record levels in the fight against the Omicron variant.

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?

He is one of Scotland's most successful and versatile actors yet one role has defined his career.

A climber recounts his strange and terrifying stay at a remote shelter at Christmas time in 1973.

The honour is being given as part of a competition to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next year.

A selection of images on the day with the shortest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere.

It wasn't until Emma's partner held a knife to her throat that she escaped a violent relationship.

A blood bank service for dogs helps supply vets with immediate access to blood in emergencies.

New figures show more than 11,000 cases were recorded in Scotland on Boxing Day.

In the Scottish Highlands you’ll find a large herd of reindeer roaming the Cairngorms National Park.

West End production Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a comedy adaption of the classic book.

It wasn't until Emma's partner held a knife to her throat that she escaped a violent relationship.

Former world champions Rob Cross and Peter Wright make it through to the last 16 in the PDC World Darts Championship.

Rangers reportedly lead the race to sign PSG midfielder Xavi Simons as Hearts' John Souttar is poised to talk with interested clubs during January.

Hamilton Academical have Wednesday's visit to Scottish Championship leaders Arbroath postponed over 'Covid issues' and injuries.

The SPFL robustly defends its Covid postponement policy, arguing it must be applied consistently to protect "the integrity of the league".