Nicola Sturgeon will argue that Scotland faces a "starker than ever" democratic deficit.

The work was discovered on the back of another of the artist's paintings in a Scottish gallery.

Nicholas Rossi is accused of raping a former girlfriend in Utah in 2008 before fleeing to the UK.

Penny Mordaunt's support in the race to be PM and more ferry woes lead the front pages.

The discoveries included a fungus previously recorded in the Arctic and another in Antarctica.

Students in St Andrews say landlords have tried to push them out of their rooms.

The country will dodge the very high UK temperatures, but that might not be the case in future.

Here is what each of the six candidates still in the race say about Scottish independence.

The former rugby star is honoured for his tireless efforts to help those with motor neurone disease.

An average of 1,669 patients were in hospital with the virus in Scotland last week - up from 1,451 the previous week.

The fire gutted St Simon's RC church in the Partick area of Glasgow.

New figures from National Records of Scotland found Covid may have reversed long-term trends.

Neale Hanvey and Kenny MacAskill of the Alba Party were told to "shut up and get out" by the Speaker.

Rail workers will walk out as part of an ongoing dispute over pay, jobs and conditions, the RMT union says.

It comes after 500,000 households saw their direct debit payments double earlier this year.

Scottish Water apologises over the incident which happened during repairs work in Eyemouth.

Employees at Broadcast in Glasgow say they were dismissed within a week of signing a grievance about conditions.

Scientists warn that the rare arctic-alpine species could run out of places to grow.

The show leads the race for the US TV awards, with nominations for both Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong.

Details of the events 89 years ago were uncovered as part of a football memories project.

Two cocker spaniels and their owner have been to the top of 89 of Scotland's highest mountains.

Jambo! Radio broadcasts in multiple languages for African and Caribbean people in Scotland.

More than 300 people once lived near Woodhead lead mine but the Galloway site is now deserted.

Work starts soon to return the 1930s Tarlair Pool complex in Aberdeenshire to its former glory.

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

An unknown self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh is detected on the back of another painting.

Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir speaks after receiving an honorary degree from Abertay University.

Gardener Laura Hunter shares her allotment experiences with her followers on social media.

Golfing great Jack Nicklaus expresses heartfelt gratitude at becoming an honorary citizen of St Andrews.

Jambo Radio broadcasts in multiple languages to cater for the growing African and Caribbean community in Scotland.

Maurice Flitcroft was the 'Phantom of the Open' - an undaunted amateur who tricked his way into competing among golf's elite.

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou rules out a move for Paris St-Germain midfielder Edouard Michut.

St Andrews is primed for record-breaking crowds as the iconic Old Course hosts a historic 150th edition of the Open Championship.

Aberdeen see off Dumbarton, Raith Rovers and Arbroath rack up comfortable wins and Partick Thistle earn a shootout bonus point at Kilmarnock.