The RMT's Mick Lynch says if negotiations continue to fail, Saturday's 24-hour strike may not be the last.

The lorry crashed onto the East Coast Main Line between Wallyford and Prestonpans in East Lothian.

Police chief warns of cut in officer numbers and BA staff to strike this summer lead the papers.

An SNP staffer says the party has learned nothing from his sexual misconduct complaint against an MP.

Watch as thousands of midges gather in a "lek", a display in which they try to attract a mate.

A report says the emphasis on expanding forestry has overlooked the opportunity to plant trees on farms.

The Scottish secretary says an independence referendum could not be held without Westminster consent.

Producer Douglas Mackinnon says Scotland's studios are booming but they need to avoid a slump.

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone says he is "deeply concerned" about budget challenges.

Many addicts were not given the option to start treatments like methadone the day they accessed services.

Michael Wilson fell asleep at the wheel before the collision which killed dog trainer Alan Neill.

An American couple's luggage - including the bride's dress - disappeared en-route to Scotland.

Farmer Harriet Ross tells BBC Scotland costs and overheads are getting out of control.

Did music really change lives on one of Scotland's most deprived estates?

Four years after Ross Mackay set up his company in Glasgow, he is working with Kourtney Kardashian.

Accidental drownings rose sharply last year, three years into a strategy to cut water deaths in half.

Researchers were baffled when the tag used for tracking oystercatchers was traced to London.

The first 24-hour walkout by RMT members sparks a flood of cancellations in the hospitality sector.

The operator will cancel 90% of its trains during three days of strike action by the RMT this week.

With case numbers on the rise again here we recap the rules for testing, travel and self-isolation.

A weekly update on Covid-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold a second referendum next year, so is another vote now inevitable?

BBC Scotland's Glenn Campbell looks at the Scottish government's promise to hold another referendum.

Alister Jack believes now is not the time to make plans for a second Scottish independence referendum.

Disability campaigner Dr Sally Witcher tells MSPs what she believes should be done to protect the vulnerable should be done to protect the vulnerable in a restriction-free world.

David Flucker, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, volunteers in an Edinburgh charity shop.

A driving instructor gives her tips for keeping down your fuel costs on the road.

A Scottish council is trailing delivering meals to more remote schools by drone.

Scotland head for a Women's World Cup qualifier in Poland looking to avoid a repeat of the misery Ukraine inflicted on Steve Clarke's men.

Three uncapped players feature in a Scotland A side captained by flanker Luke Crosbie for Saturday's South American tour opener against Chile.

Aiden McGeady is poised to join Hibs, while Premiership clubs seek crisis talks over Rangers' continuing row with the SPFL.

Scotland captain Rachel Corsie writes in her first BBC Sport column about the prospect of preparing to face Ukraine in Women's World Cup qualifying.

North Macedonia forward Bojan Miovski has signed for Aberdeen on a four-year deal from MTK Budapest.