Retailers attribute the improvement in part to rising prices, rather than increased sales volumes.

A Dundee musician feared he would bleed to death after his arm was nearly severed in an industrial accident.

Boris Johnson's apology over lockdown parties and inquiry calls over whether he misled MPs dominate the front pages.

A 19-year-old from South Lanarkshire has a little known condition which constantly affects her vision.

Gamekeepers and shepherds have concerns about deer culls and farmland being planted with trees.

Scottish Power's Keith Anderson told MPs there was already massive anxiety about prices and much worse was to come.

Retail sales figures improve but a changing environment presents new challenges for the retail sector

Slawomir Buczynski shot at his new wife up to seven times in their flat in Aberdeen.

Natalie McGarry denies embezzling £25,000 from two pro-independence groups between 2013 and 2015.

Coastguards were not alerted and the man was instead taken ashore to Aberdeen by a fishing boat in 2012.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney says the scheme is "no longer appropriate" for domestic venues.

A smaller ferry is to take over the service until at least Friday while repairs are carried out.

Only two thirds of A&E patients were seen within four hours, according to official figures.

The new tartan has been created by contemporary fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie.

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

Most people in England no longer get free PCRs or LFTs, and rules vary across the rest of the UK.

The legal requirement to wear face coverings has ended, but Covid testing continues until the end of April.

What lies behind the surge in cases that has delayed the lifting of the final restrictions?

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.

Gillian Docherty was living on borrowed time but a drug improved her health so much she had a baby.

The promotion is designed to encourage rail travel, but ScotRail journeys are not covered.

About 300 daring riders made an Easter weekend descent of Aanoch Mor in the Highlands.

The first minister wants people to continue covering their face in public despite there being no legal need.

BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell on the vote that will see more than 1,200 council seats contested.

Katherine Crowson was 29 when she was diagnosed, and wanted to know when she would get her life back.

Elections for all 32 Scottish local councils will be held on 5 May. Here are some of the things to look out for.

Everything you need to know ahead of the Scottish council elections on 5 May.

Scotland's former first minister calls for more support for families and more urgency in the independence debate.

Perth café owner Katerina White says it is time to "show our beautiful smiles" again.

Relatives remember their lost loved ones as a jihadist is found guilty of conspiring to murder hostages in Syria.

New technology is helping rescue teams search for lost climbers on Britain's highest peaks.

Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas Ross said cutting council, funding tutoring to help pupils catch up and fixing local roads are the party's main priorities.

Hibs owner Ron Gordon has jettisoned two managers this season following the club's best finish in 16 years, so what has gone wrong at Easter Road?

A mid-campaign introduction for VAR in the Scottish Premiership next season is the best practical solution, says SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster.

Rangers' Scottish Premiership visit to Motherwell is moved to Saturday to allow extra preparation for their Europa League semi-final with RB Leipzig.

Hibs seek an experienced manager to replace the sacked Shaun Maloney, while Dundee boss Mark McGhee takes drastic action in survival battle.