The brother of Scottish aid worker David Haines will face his killers as sentencing begins in the US.

Like some other trans pupils, 13-year-old Felix would prefer to use unisex facilities.

The ongoing Downing Street party row and a new football broadcasting deal make Scotland's front pages.

From Sunday, public health advice will change to a "stay at home" message for people who are unwell.

A one-goal deficit is no disaster for Rangers with RB Leipzig to come to a raucous Ibrox next week, writes Tom English.

Repairs to MV Caledonian Isles are completed several days sooner than expected.

The cash will be used to boost production capacity and reduce emissions at Aberlour and Miltonduff.

Scientists said exposed lobsters were three times more likely to develop abnormalities around the tail and eyes.

Months of planned work in Leanachan Forest could make it harder to visit the mountain from the north.

An embezzlement trial hears Natalie McGarry was angry and distressed when police arrived at her home.

The census was to end on 1 May but hundreds of thousands have still not returned their forms.

The fire has been burning in moorland in hills near Kyle of Lochalsh since Wednesday

Rory O'Connor subjected Diane Nichol to "sustained, brutal violence" at her house in the Borders.

Scotland's exam body says the effects of the disruption to learning will not end after the summer.

The girl was walking along a cycle path in Linwood on Saturday when she was approached by a man.

Lukasz Czapla is accused of killing his two-year-old son in Edinburgh in November 2020.

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.

A new sea lion home designed to replicate the natural habitat opens at Blair Drummond Safari Park.

The scheme, set up in Stirling to encourage children to walk or run more, is now used by thousands of schools.

Calum Grevers raised £32,000 for a mortgage, but says government scheme restricts disabled buyers.

Tom Jenkins taught dozens of children between 1814 and 1818 at Teviothead in the Scottish Borders.

The first detailed social feasibility study into a trial reintroduction of the cat has been held.

Families across the country have struggled to get hold of passports in time for their trips abroad.

The hairy wood ants have been found to boost carbon absorption in woodland, researchers say.

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

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.

BBC Scotland have been out and about in Leipzig as the city prepares for the visit of Rangers.

The video from Spean Bridge CRU shows the helicopter assisting firefighters near Kyle of Lochalsh.

Calum Grevers, who has muscular dystrophy, has £32,000 for housing - but still can't afford to buy.

Helena Kennedy tells a committee of MSPs that she has been given a clear message from women in Scotland that something needs to be done about misogyny.

Scots DJ Ewan McVicar talks about his international success and turning down Elton John.

Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins are level at 4-4 after a tense opening to their World Championship semi-final.

Rangers "need to sort the number nine spot" if they are to turn around a one-goal deficit against RB Leipzig in their Europa League semi-final, says Mark Hateley.

Scotland will face New Zealand for the first time since 2017 in their Autumn Tests this year, while Australia open the series at Murrayfield.

Rangers confident of turning around Europa League semi-final, while another contender emerges for Hibs' managerial vacancy.

Rangers must come from behind if they are to reach their first European final in 14 years after a resolute showing is undone by a late RB Leipzig wonder strike in their Europa League semi-final first leg.