The dual-fuel ferry is handed over to CalMac, seven years to the day since it was launched by Nicola Sturgeon.

The new CalMac vessel at the centre of Scotland's ferries saga has finally been delivered by Ferguson shipyard

Schools in Highland and Moray shut due to snow and difficult road conditions.

The bomb squad was called out after reports of a suspicious package at Scotland's busiest bus station.

Ukraine launches British missiles into Russia and different sectors push for funding ahead of the Scottish Budget.

Audit Scotland said the Scottish government had 'no plan' to continue higher pay for public staff in the future.

The actors behind Gary:Tank Commander and Rab C Nesbitt are paired in a new sitcom - Only Child.

Ewan Methven, 26, also from East Kilbride was charged with murder and was remanded in custody.

Farmers have dominated the debate over changes to inheritance tax – but the issue is much wider than that.

Iryna Porfilova - who moved to Moray from Kyiv - has tried to master the famed Aberdeen delicacy.

The government is hoping to pass emergency legislation to let out prisoners early to ease overcrowding.

Juergen Maier said the state-owned energy firm would not begin making investments until next year.

Figures show that children are twice as likely to experience the use of force from officers than adults.

Samantha Crawford and Michael Cummins subjected four children to 'extreme' sexual and physical abuse.

Gary Rooney, Darren Beaton and Stephen Preston are accused of attacking a man in a shop in Govan.

Staff had complained they were being discouraged from reporting violent incidents in Aberdeen.

Finlay MacDonald is on trial for the murder of his brother-in-law John MacKinnon who was shot in 2022.

Ross Bradley, 37, and Connor McNeil, 28, admitted being concerned in the supply of drugs in January.

From income tax to winter fuel payments, the Scottish government is due to set out its financial plans.

BBC Scotland's political editor was diagnosed with an incurable cancer after having a seizure.

From income tax to winter fuel payments, the Scottish government is due to set out its financial plans.

It follows Stephen Flynn's announcement that he wants to be the SNP candidate for a seat held by a party colleague.

A free music festival, staff flu injections and school crossing patrols are among potential targets.

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

Memories of a much-loved CalMac ship now retired after 39 years of service off Scotland's west coast.

The first Sunday opening of a Tesco has sparked a row and put a part of island culture under the spotlight.

Lawyers and campaigners have made their arguments before Lord Ericht in Edinburgh this week.

A rescue team in southern Scotland is part of a pioneering project to help cut response times.

Lisa Bancroft is among thousands of people who have been tested for the faulty BRCA gene since its discovery 30 years ago.

The story of a shipbuilding contract that went badly wrong and became a huge political controversy.

BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell has been describing his journey since being diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour.

Arctic air has been working its way in from the north, bringing cold temperatures that for the coming days.

The SNP Westminster leader will stand for the Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat

Pudsey Bear has made a special visit to one of the most remote island communities in Scotland.

CCTV footage has captured brazen shoplifters and smash-and-grab raiders targeting stores on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

Neil Gray said he is "committed" to the plan and the government is "considering all options."

Edinburgh University students have been talking about the kind of discrimination they have come across on campus.

Lost Shore has a wave pool three times the size of Wembley football pitch - but how does it work?

The traditional 11 November two-minute period of remembrance took place at 11:00 across the country.

Samantha Crawford and Michael Cummins subjected four children to 'extreme' sexual and physical abuse.

Schools in Highland and Moray shut due to snow and difficult road conditions.

Iryna Porfilova - who moved to Moray from Kyiv - has tried to master the famed Aberdeen delicacy.

Planning officers recommend the proposals at the Peel Centre in Dumfries get the go-ahead.

Officers appeal for information after a 49-year-old driver was killed in a crash in Highland Perthshire.

Centre Huw Jones says Scotland must beat Australia on Sunday if their Autumn Nations Series is to be deemed a success.

English Premier League clubs watch Motherwell teenager as Hearts continue investment talks...

Manager Elena Sadiku is "excited for what we have in front of us" despite Celtic exiting the Champions League after just four games and without earning a point.

Hearts announce an agreement with Jamestown Analytics that will allow "exclusive" Scottish access to player data services.

Will Skelton says Australia are preparing for their toughest game so far on their autumn tour when they face Scotland on Sunday.