More than 300 specialist officers will also be drafted in to help local divisions cope with Covid issues.

The Scottish government has deferred IVF treatment for unvaccinated women over Omicron concerns.

A rush to book overseas trips following the easing of travel rules features on Scotland's front pages.

The public is urged to "think ahead" before taking to the hills after incidents across southern Scotland.

A Met Office warning for ice expires at midnight but wintry weather is forecast for Saturday.

NHS Grampian warns of an exponential growth in Omicron cases as service personnel arrive.

A small study of two health boards found 40% of Covid cases were admitted for another reason.

The booster third dose continues to give high protection to people 65 and over, data suggests.

As pupils return to class, we look at the picture across Scotland on how the pandemic is being felt.

Tributes are paid to the former Aberdeen MP who was involved in the Free Nelson Mandela concert in 1988.

Reactor 4 at Hunterston B in North Ayrshire goes offline for the final time after five decades.

A public apology to those accused of witchcraft in the past would send a powerful signal, campaigners say.

Scotland's one million confirmed cases is a big underestimate of the actual number of infections.

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

BBC Scotland answers your questions about the latest Covid restrictions, from testing to travel.

Changes to testing and self isolation rules have been made amid the Omicron variant surge.

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

Could a runny nose be a sign you have Omicron?

Medical teams around the world are learning which medicines work best against Covid.

Scotland's largest hospital for 'mentally deficient' people closed 20 years ago amid claims of torture and neglect.

A leading dentist says fewer people now need dentures - but there will always be some who need false teeth.

Michael Shanks has run 6,000 Glasgow streets but says he is more of an explorer than an athlete.

An Aberdeen councillor speaks out about the domestic abuse he witnessed as a child.

The underweight animal made an unexpected appearance nearly 300 miles away from its home.

As the new term begins and Covid cases soar, BBC Scotland looks at the issues facing schools.

How a heroin addict got himself off drugs to become a Scots Guard.

Bobby McGregor, Scotland's only medallist at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, revisits his remarkable career.

The move brings Scotland into line with the rest of the UK by cutting the isolation period from 10 days to seven.

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.

With just seven points separating the Scottish Championship's top five clubs, BBC Scotland examines the title race with Sportscene pundit Leanne Crichton.

Celtic knock back Serie A loan approach for defender, Rangers worried about English interest in midfielder...

Motherwell sign Liam Shaw on loan from Celtic for the remainder of the season.

Britain's Andy Murray will continue his Australian Open preparations by competing in the Sydney Tennis Classic for the first time.

Scottish bantamweight Kash Farooq announces his shock retirement from professional boxing at age 26 because of "unforeseen circumstances".