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Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:03:21 GMT
ScotRail to introduce temporary timetable for January
Staff shortages caused by Covid mean the rail operator is making changes to services in the central belt.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:57:30 GMT
Covid in Scotland: 'Crunch week' as latest data awaited
Health officials say the impact of the Omicron variant may become clearer in the coming days.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 08:56:53 GMT
Scotland's papers: Restrictions fears and pupils urged to take tests
The possibility of further restrictions and a call for young people to take Covid tests make the front pages.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 12:44:54 GMT
Covid test centre damaged in fire raising attack
A canopy of the car park facility in Dumbarton was deliberately set on fire in the early hours of New Year's Day.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 14:51:45 GMT
Rangers mark anniversary of Ibrox disaster with memorial at ground
Former Rangers captain John Greig is among those attending a memorial to mark the anniversary of the Ibrox disaster.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 12:37:12 GMT
Scottish pupils urged to get second jabs before new term
Drop-in appointments will open from Monday for 12 to 15-year-olds as vaccination capacity increases.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 12:15:20 GMT
Eric Liddell: Olympic champion inducted into Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame
Olympic champion Eric Liddell has been inducted into Scottish Rugby's Hall of Fame on the 100th anniversary of his first cap.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:55:39 GMT
Scotland has mildest New Year's Day on record
A temperature of 15.9C was recorded at Achnagart on Saturday, beating the previous record set in 1992.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:02:57 GMT
Dogs trained to sniff out high risk animal imports
The dogs can detect products that carry a risk of diseases such as African swine fever or foot and mouth.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 22:30:05 GMT
New Year Honours: Chief Medical Officer Gregor Smith knighted
Dr Gregor Smith and Olympic swimmer Duncan Scott are among Scots recognised by the Queen.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 08:39:26 GMT
Liquid bomb terror threat failures, archive papers reveal
The Scottish Executive was not initially told the UK threat level had been raised to imminent after the 2006 airline bomb plot.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:24:00 GMT
New Year babies born in first hour of 2022
Hospitals across Scotland have been giving details of New Year births, including one boy born at midnight.

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:04:40 GMT
Muted celebrations as Hogmanay curtailed by Covid
Edinburgh's street party was the highest profile casualty of the virus restrictions.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 18:32:38 GMT
Health board issues 'cry for help' over Covid-hit staffing
NHS Dumfries and Galloway warns that the outlook over the next four to five days is "bleak".

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:55:16 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:07:54 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What are the rules
Large scale events have been cancelled due to the rapid rise in cases of the Omicron variant.

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:55:45 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Nightclubs close and 1m distancing returns
New measures begin for hospitality and indoor leisure in a bid to halt the spread of Omicron in Scotland.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:47:27 GMT
Omicron: Good news, bad news and what it all means
There are many things in our favour, but Omicron is spreading fast. What have we learned this week?

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:39:36 GMT
Omicron symptoms: Is a runny nose a cold or Covid?
Could a runny nose be a sign you have Omicron?

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 11:31:10 GMT
Omicron: When can I have a booster jab and how do I book one?
Booster numbers have reached record levels in the fight against the Omicron variant.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:02:24 GMT
The Corozal: Scottish dredger that helped build the Panama Canal
Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 08:34:01 GMT
Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester United & Aberdeen icon in seven stories
To mark his 80th birthday, BBC Scotland delves into the stories behind Sir Alex Ferguson's time at Aberdeen and Manchester United.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 12:59:02 GMT
Why do people link hands to sing Auld Lang Syne?
New research reveals the origin of the new year tradition is connected to freemasonry.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 05:58:20 GMT
Your most-read Scottish stories of 2021
Looking back at the top 20 stories on the BBC Scotland news website in the past year.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:01:17 GMT
Sofology: We spent our Christmas on deckchairs
Customers of the furniture chain say they have been left without orders and in the dark.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:20:46 GMT
Inverness Castle: Opening up 'private site' to the public
For years, Inverness Castle has largely been closed off to the general public.

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:08:39 GMT
Climate change: Storm clouds gather after COP26
Is the progress made in Glasgow in jeopardy from a rising tide of challenges in the year ahead?

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 09:09:13 GMT
What does the future hold for Longannet?
Spanish train builder Talgo has still to reveal its plans for the former coal-fired power station site.

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:04:46 GMT
‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’
Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:31:01 GMT
Murdoch McGregor is the UK Sailor of the Year for 2021 aged 82: 'I get great satisfaction from being alone & vulnerable at sea'
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.

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:06:22 GMT
The brave donor dogs giving blood to help others
A blood bank service for dogs helps supply vets with immediate access to blood in emergencies.

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:50:42 GMT
Scottish Covid cases hit record levels over Christmas
New figures show more than 11,000 cases were recorded in Scotland on Boxing Day.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 08:43:04 GMT
The woman keeping tabs on 150 reindeer
In the Scottish Highlands you’ll find a large herd of reindeer roaming the Cairngorms National Park.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:22 GMT
Pride and Prejudice: Glaswegian adaptation becomes a West End hit
West End production Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a comedy adaption of the classic book.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 22:27:14 GMT
Nathan Patterson: Everton close to £10m deal for Rangers & Scotland full-back
Everton are hopeful of completing a £10m deal to sign Rangers' Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:07:23 GMT
PDC World Darts Championship: Michael Smith and Peter Wright in final
Peter Wright and Michael Smith will meet in the final of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 08:33:58 GMT
Are Scottish snow sports under threat from climate change?
Rising global temperatures due to climate change mean winter sports are under threat. BBC Scotland speaks to those involved in trying to preserve their future.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 08:54:40 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Patterson, Everton, Celtic, Hibs, Dundee Utd, Arsenal, St Johnstone
Nathan Patterson's prospective move to Everton could be worth in excess of £12m to Rangers as Hibs close in on double swoop.

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 12:10:55 GMT
ATP Cup: Dan Evans and Jamie Murray win doubles tie to seal 2-1 GB win over Germany
Dan Evans and Jamie Murray win their deciding doubles tie to seal a 2-1 victory for Great Britain in their ATP Cup opener against Germany.



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