The first minister will declare a mandate for a second independence referendum, if the SNP wins a majority of seats in the 2026 Holyrood election.

Mark Hutchinson was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes "out of the blue".

A review of Scotland's newspaper front pages.

After talks following Russell Martin's sacking, Steven Gerrard turns down the chance to return to Rangers for a second stint as manager.

Scotland's largest rape crisis centre has warned services are at risk of closure without "urgent and adequate" government investment.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary evacuated its A&E department after two people were injured on Friday evening.

Once Hampden has emptied after Scotland's World Cup qualifier with Belarus on Sunday, attention will turn to Denmark v Greece. But what is the best outcome?

James Cochrane, 67, was pronounced dead at the scene the crash in Larbert last November.

Homeowners evacuated from their properties due to Raac being used in their construction fear funds intended to support them will be diverted elsewhere.

Ming Yang says up to 1,500 jobs could be created if plans for the facility at Ardersier go ahead.

Mysterious asperitas formations were among the clouds spotted following the storm.

Officers carried out searches in Bonnyrigg and at addresses in Dumfries and Galloway.

Psychologists and critics tell us why everyone must lie on the show and how teamwork is an illusion.

The party's sole MSP lost out to Kenny MacAskill in a leadership vote earlier this year.

St Johnstone have a handsome lead after 10 games in the Scottish Championship - can they maintain it?

Munster miss all four conversions in a 20-19 win over Edinburgh, who had four players receive yellow cards in Cork.

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay reflects on his brilliant first season at Napoli, where he wants to keep giving his "absolute best".

A review of Scotland's newspaper front pages.

Claire Leveque made the remarks in a recording of a conversation she had with her partner, Aren Pearson.

Remi was only 1lb 4oz when she was born 14 weeks premature in July and died almost three weeks later.

The 17-year-old boy assaulted St Johnstone employee Beverly Mayer outside Hampden in August 2024.

Some hillwalkers are concerned they are coming across piles of ashes during treks in wild areas of Scotland.

There is a renewed emphasis on independence as the party meets less than a year before the Scottish election.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

The saltire has long been embraced by supporters of Scottish independence – but now it is being unfurled for a different cause.

The world's largest event celebrating Gaelic language and culture is kicking off in Fort William.

Catriona Byers is an expert on 19th Century morgue who also works as a food stylist.

The King and Queen received the minifigures as they joined in a community celebration in Ballater.

Unions have accused STV bosses of 'cultural vandalism'.

Deaths have outnumbered births in Scotland for a decade but record levels of immigration mean the population is still rising.

Officers carried out searches in Bonnyrigg and at addresses in Dumfries and Galloway.

Ming Yang says up to 1,500 jobs could be created if plans for the facility at Ardersier go ahead.

Mark Hutchinson was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes "out of the blue".

Arla Foods is creating the facility at its creamery in Lockerbie.

James Cochrane, 67, was pronounced dead at the scene the crash in Larbert last November.

Once Hampden has emptied after Scotland's World Cup qualifier with Belarus on Sunday, attention will turn to Denmark v Greece. But what is the best outcome?

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says World Cup qualification would "put right" the disappointment of failing to beat Ukraine in the play-offs for the 2022 finals.

After talks following Russell Martin's sacking, Steven Gerrard turns down the chance to return to Rangers for a second stint as manager.

Steve Clarke admits he didn't expect to "last this long" as boss, but says he is "greedy for more" as Scotland target a first men's World Cup since 1998.