One in 18 people in Scotland had the virus in the week to 6 March, according to the latest ONS sampling.

A Ukraine-born teacher in Scotland has lost communication with her mother and brother in Mariupol.

The advance of Russian troops on the Ukraine capital and a fatal fall in Spain make Scotland's front pages.

The Scot made his acting debut in Ken Loach's gritty drama Sweet Sixteen, released 20 years ago.

Jorgo Pano is jailed for a minimum of 16 years after stabbing his Airdrie neighbour Dave Newton in the neck.

Alex, Alistair and Theo are among a community of "urban explorers" who document the history of decaying structures.

The Princess Royal announces the TS Queen Mary will sail again to boost tourism after the pandemic.

An inquest hears a bin which may have contained Corrie Mckeague was recorded at just under two stone.

Rhona Malone says the Scottish Police Federation withdrew her funding before she won a tribunal.

The nationalised Ferguson shipyard missed out on the order for two CalMac ships last year.

Sense Scotland left a shopping centre after its landlord raised the rent by 50% ahead of a supermarket development.

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

Revised plans for tackling Covid will see the end of all legal restrictions in Scotland from 21 March.

As well as stopping some infections, jabs "cut the risk" of long Covid in those who still catch the virus.

A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms of coronavirus.

The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect last year.

It's 50 years since huge crowds turned out in Langholm to welcome Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon.

Islanders say the unreliable service is taking its toll on businesses, jobs and day-to-day life.

The bizarre case of a man arrested in a Glasgow hospital accused by the US of being a fugitive.

All 32 councils in Scotland set their domestic rates for the coming year - with 22 agreeing 3% rises.

Tunnock's, Walker's Shortbread and whisky firms have taken action following the invasion of Ukraine.

On the 20th anniversary of Sweet Sixteen, Martin Compston says he is "forever grateful" for the breakthrough it provided him.

It's 50 years since the Apollo 11 astronaut was honoured in the small Dumfriesshire town.

Increasing production of North Sea oil and gas is not a practical solution to reliance on Russian energy supplies, says Nicola Sturgeon.

Nine old cars which emerged from the bottom of a reservoir in Paisley have been cleared.

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has denied rumours that he is considering quitting from the post.

Slavia Prague's Ondrej Kudela drops his appeal against a 10-match ban for racially abusing Rangers' Glen Kamara and says: "I'm so sorry."

Andy Murray fights back from a set down to beat Taro Daniel 1-6 6-2 6-4 in the first round at Indian Wells as he secures a 700th win on the ATP Tour.

Aberdeen boss to raid former club for goalkeeper, Old Firm colt teams bid to stay on in Lowland League...

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's Six Nations match between Italy and Scotland at Stadio Olimpico.