The payout came from Fettes College in Edinburgh after allegations about a former teacher.

Former Celtic and Scotland striker denies wrongdoing as Police Scotland make three arrests.

The departure of the Westminster SNP leader and a "bombshell" Netflix trailer make the front pages.

Who is the Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP, and why has he stepped down as the SNP's Westminster leader?

There had been speculation that some SNP MPs were plotting to replace Mr Blackford as group leader.

HVS aims to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle, following government and industry backing.

The weather in parts of Scotland has hit midge numbers but benefited ticks, according to experts.

Beavers' homes can often create problems for landowners when the tunnels cause river banks to collapse.

Jess Hughes is supporting a private members' bill brought by SNP MP Angela Crawley.

The move to support community projects comes after the distillery sold a rare cask of whisky for £16m.

Legal counsels at the Sheku Bayoh inquiry have been told off for using phones and pulling faces.

Scottish Borders Council says it will shut all its secondaries due to industrial action next week.

Rural postmasters say they are taking on second jobs in order to keep their branches open.

Breakfasts are being offered at Glasgow Caledonian University to help with the cost-of-living crisis.

Zoe and Ben Sullivan explain how they have been cutting costs as the family’s energy and fuel bills double.

The mother's bill was sky-high because she has to run life support equipment for her daughter, age 12.

The charities and community groups trying to protect their users from the cost of living crisis.

Tartan Army members have made their mark at the tournament despite Scotland's absence.

Sir Angus Deaton and Richard Henderson return to the Borders secondary they both attended.

Police joined the search for the bird in Portugal before its GPS tracker kicked back into life.

Carol Hunter's biological mother drank during pregnancy - she now helps other adopted children find success.

There are calls to commemorate those who played in the historic clash against England exactly 150 years ago.

Several sites are bidding to become a new national park but keeping everyone happy is a tricky challenge.

Dr Judith Coles marked her 75th birthday by finally graduating with the degree she began 53 years ago.

The actor talks about the importance of cinema and its history as she receives a film archive award.

On its 25th anniversary, an early GTA producer reveals the trials faced by its original developers.

Doddie Weir's friends and family say the former rugby hero's charity work will continue after his death.

David Stirling, the Scot known as the founder of the SAS, was not what you would expect of a military hero.

Following one Ukrainian refugee’s journey from Poland to Scotland.

Brian McKillop murdered a stranger after spending a day in the pub celebrating his birthday.

Colin and Alex attended a re-enactment of the world's first international football game

A group of volunteers in East Lothian who have been building a replica World War One plane for most than twenty years are hoping to finally fly it in the coming months.

A look back at the life and career of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir.

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

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.

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.

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

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?

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

Police say the accident, which involved a grey Volkswagen Golf, happened near Kingskettle, Fife.

Emergency services were called to the incident near Achavanich on Tuesday morning.

It is thought likely a devastating Aberdeen recycling centre fire was linked to a battery.

NHS Dumfries and Galloway says thousands of people face going private or getting treated elsewhere.

The tennis coach will hold classes for girls at the controversial Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia.

HMS Glasgow takes its first trip down the River Clyde on a semi-submersible barge.

New Rangers manager Michael Beale says his job is to win the club's 56th league title "as soon as possible", but the priority is to give the team an identity.

Laura Kenny has called Katie Archibald an "incredible human being" for managing to maintain success on the track despite personal grief.

New Rangers boss Michael Beale has vowed to bring out the best in out-of-form Glen Kamara and Alfredo Morelos.

Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair expects an "emotional" night at home to Munster on Friday as the club pays tribute to "icon" Doddie Weir.

Judd Trump survives a scare to beat Xiao Guodong and reach the quarter-finals of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh.