The consecutive strike days will be split across all of the country's 32 council areas.

The Royal College of Nursing had asked for at least 5% above inflation, which is currently 11.1%.

Teachers' plans for further strikes and the SNP's plan after the court ruling make the front pages.

Aberdeen scientists have found the recommended intake of two litres of water a day may be excessive.

The respected producer - who was from Dumfries - died at the age of 33 earlier this year.

Passengers face further disruption with 11 rail companies being affected by the dispute.

Scotland's top law officer urges judges to devise new guidelines following "unduly lenient" sentences.

Plumes of smoke could be seen across Milngavie as flames destroyed the roof of the building.

Claire Winter says up to £4,000 was stolen from her charity fundraiser held at the weekend in Fife.

The accident happened near the Stoneymollen roundabout on the A82 at Balloch on Thursday night.

North Lanarkshire-based Devro says the deal with German-owned Saria is "attractive".

Highland Council said the plan for Academy Street would create a better environment for walking and cycling.

Nicola Sturgeon wants to use the next general election as a vote on Scottish independence.

The ruling on the right to hold a referendum leaves questions hanging and a nation divided, says BBC's James Cook.

Judges have said the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to hold an independence referendum.

The judges made clear Holyrood cannot legislate for an independence referendum without Westminster's agreement.

The Scottish government has lost its case in the Supreme Court - so what happens now?

Nicola Sturgeon has set out her proposals for currency, borders and debt in an independent Scotland.

The annual British Social Attitudes report shows attitudes towards Scotland's constitutional status have polarised.

Five voters share their views on Scottish independence ahead of Nicola Sturgeon's major statement.

In advancing her case for independence, Nicola Sturgeon was candid about the difficulties involved, says Douglas Fraser.

There were more than 8,000 elective Caesareans in Scotland last year - the highest total on record.

A year on from the devastating storm, people about the impact it has had on their lives.

Plans to stage a play about the life of Billy Connolly are unveiled as he celebrates his 80th birthday.

A BBC podcast claims evidence pointed to John Irvine McInnes, the cousin of a senior police officer.

The coin bearing the name of Sponsian was considered apocryphal and had been locked away in a museum cupboard.

A mother says it is the greatest feeling in the world that her son has reached his first birthday.

Jade Edward will represent Scotland at the World Para Surfing Championship in California next month.

The restaurant worker says she was not given protective clothing when emptying a container of cleaning fluid.

Former Scotland player Scott Hastings pays tribute to a school friend who died from cancer.

The biggest Scottish teachers' strike in decades brought learning to a standstill on Thursday.

An early morning fire has ripped through a bowling club in in East Dunbartonshire.

A nature reserve ranger says seal pup numbers are recovering after being devastated in last year's Storm Arwen.

The Supreme Court ruled an independence referendum cannot be held without the UK government's consent.

Nicola Sturgeon has said the SNP will use the next general election as an attempt to show a majority of people in Scotland support independence.

A young Aberdeenshire girl is set to represent Scotland at the World Para Surfing Championship in California.

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

The government has extended the windfall tax on oil and gas companies.

Which of the spending cuts and tax rises announced by the Chancellor will affect people in Scotland?

Widespread changes to UK constituencies in Scotland are being drawn up, including the loss of two MPs.

A year on from COP26 in Glasgow what progress is Scotland making on its climate change targets?

What changes are planned for the gender recognition process, and why are they so controversial?

Why is the Scottish government having to cut its budget, and what will it mean for our public services?

Edinburgh's Radical Road next to Holyrood Palace has been closed for four years over safety concerns.

The trio are all given lengthy prison sentences for the attack in Forres, Moray.

Paul Hunter Redpath is subject to restrictions after being jailed for sexually abusing two girls.

The 48-year-old Brechin man was involved in a crash with a car on the B961 at Monikie on Tuesday.

A firm previously linked to Tory peer Baroness Mone won £203m to supply protective gear during Covid.

Rebecca Morrison's Scotland women take bronze at the European Curling Championships after beating Italy 9-5.

Canada international excited to be linked with Celtic, former Rangers striker warns of 'monumental gamble' on rookie manager...

Last Friday, David Jamieson went to buy a house. He left with a British Cruiserweight title fight in his diary for just 10 days later.

Bruce Mouat says it is "a pinch myself moment" as only Switzerland stand between Scotland's men and retaining the European curling title.

BBC Scotland looks at the Scottish Premiership's expected goals rankings to see who is exceeding expectations - and who is not.