Dr Gregor Smith and Olympic swimmer Duncan Scott are among Scots recognised by the Queen.

The Scottish Executive was not initially told the UK threat level had been raised to imminent after the 2006 airline bomb plot.

Hero medics and others recognised by the Queen in the New Year Honours feature on Scotland's front pages.

By 30 December, 77% of eligible adults and young people had received Covid-19 booster vaccinations.

NHS Dumfries and Galloway warns that the outlook over the next four to five days is "bleak".

The family of a 42-year-old man who died after the collision in Aberdeen are "devastated".

Official figures show gross consumption from renewable sources in Scotland - minus net exports - was 98.6%.

New research reveals the origin of the new year tradition is connected to freemasonry.

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

Experts say human activities are disrupting marine wildlife such as orcas, whales and dolphins.

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

UK health officials said the latest data reinforces the importance of getting a third dose.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Olympic medal-winning swimmers Duncan Scott and Kathleen Dawson are among the Scottish sporting figures recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Watch a selection of the best Scottish Premiership goals of 2021, including volleys, free-kicks and flowing moves.

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack, whose club will unveil a statue to Sir Alex Ferguson in February, describes him as "an inspiration as a leader"

Celtic confirm the signings of Japanese trio Daizen Maeda, Yosuke Ideguchi and Reo Hatate.