The public has been asked to minimise new year socialising amid record-high Covid cases.

Prof Catriona Matheson and former deputy chief constable Neil Richardson have quit their roles.

The conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell and the impact of Covid restrictions make Scotland's front pages.

Large scale events have been cancelled due to the rapid rise in cases of the Omicron variant.

To mark his 80th birthday, BBC Scotland delves into the stories behind Sir Alex Ferguson's time at Aberdeen and Manchester United.

Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route.

CrossCountry advises avoiding travel while no Southern trains will run to and from London Victoria.

But then Prime Minister Tony Blair said postponements would "politicise" the mourning period.

The BMA in Scotland says there is not yet enough data about the potential risks of reducing the length of isolation.

James Turner, 48, was reported missing from his home in Annan on Tuesday.

Football titans assemble to honour the late Walter Smith in a new BBC documentary featuring Sir Alex Ferguson, previously unseen footage and famous tunnel profanity.

Keith Smith, 41, died at the scene of the collision in Midlothian on Tuesday afternoon.

Staff absences due to Covid led to the cancellation of more than 100 rail services on Wednesday.

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

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

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

Could a runny nose be a sign you have Omicron?

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

Customers of the furniture chain say they have been left without orders and in the dark.

Looking back at the top 20 stories on the BBC Scotland news website in the past year.

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?

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

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

Fearless 82-year-old Scot Murdoch McGregor is the UK sailor of the year for 2021 after his incredible solo voyage made him the oldest person to circumnavigate Britain.

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.

Scotland's top athletes are not getting the recognition they deserve, say the two men steering UK Athletics, Ian Beattie and Mark Munro.

Olympic success, a four-belt boxing champion and other memorable moments made it a landmark 2021 for Scottish sport.

Japanese duo have Celtic medicals, Aberdeen look to Africa, and former Hibs legend set for long-awaited return.