Relatives of David Haines addressed a US court before Alexanda Kotey was sentenced.

No women were elected to Western Isles Council in 2017 - now efforts are under way to change that.

One in 25 Scots had the virus last week, according to latest Office for National Statistics estimates.

The charity, which is supported by celebrities and royalty, runs cafes supporting homeless people.

Len Pennie now has hundreds of thousands of followers - and the majority are American women.

UK scientists are continuing to investigate the cause of a surge in liver inflammation in children.

Concerns have been raised about chalk directions for runners being put on rocks on Arran's Goatfell.

Police are examining a remote site, near Dunoon, in the search for financial adviser Lynda Spence.

Lukasz Czapla denies murdering two-year-old Julius in Muirhouse, Edinburgh, in November 2020.

Unions opposing the sacking of 800 staff by the company continue protests in south west Scotland.

Formal identification is to take place but relatives of Bryce Grant, known as Forbes, have been told.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The legacy of Bernat Klein, who settled in the Borders, will be examined 100 years after his birth.

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.

Facing her father's killers in court, Bethany Haines read her impact statement and detailed her trauma.

Len Pennie now has hundreds of thousands of followers - and the majority are American women.

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.

Ange Postecoglou says Rangers "have done very well" to reach the Europa League semi-finals but stresses that Scottish clubs going far in Europe is not a new phenomenon.

Scottish linebacker David Ojabo is selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the NFL draft in Las Vegas.

Hearts interested in bringing striker back to Scotland, English clubs want on-loan Celtic defender...

Scotland's Bobbie Lammie and Eve Muirhead will face Switzerland in the final of the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship after beating Germany.