NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsReform MSP quits party to sit as independentAmanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.52 mins agoScotland PoliticsPolice investigating hoax threat emails sent to Scottish schoolsThe message was received by schools in areas including Glasgow, Edinburgh and East Renfrewshire.Just nowScotlandInquiry into death of farm worker in storage shed The 64-year-old died after sustaining fatal injuries at Birkenwood Farm near Kippen in 2024.2 hrs agoTayside and CentralDouglas Dunn obituary: Poet and teacher who wrote about class and griefDunn was a friend of the poet Philip Larkin and taught creative writing at Dundee at St Andrews universities.4 hrs agoScotlandFuneral of former gangland enforcer Paul Ferris takes place in GlasgowThe convicted gun runner, who was cleared of murder in 1992, died aged 62 following a short illness.1 hr agoGlasgow & West ScotlandTeacher who sexually abused 12 pupils jailed for four yearsMartin Gallacher, 46, used clubs he ran to groom and abuse vulnerable boys over an 11-year period. 11 mins agoGlasgow & West Scotland'Lack of detail and serious concerns' over Scottish government bus plansThe first minister outlined plans to bring buses under public control through franchising and regulation..1 hr agoScotland PoliticsVillagers fear losing quiet life to 'monstrosity' meat processing plantEcclefechan residents say they are concerned about the traffic, smell and visual impact of the factory promising 90 jobs.Families 'left in the dark' over council plan to axe day care centresGlasgow City Council intends to cut the number of centres from 10 to four in a bid to save money.Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond namedThe flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students. 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'My dream career started here': Costume designers protest degree closureThe designers behind the likes of Downton Abbey and Game of Thrones were trained at the Edinburgh College of Art.Features and analysisYour pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that enduredDiane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy.Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.Italian square named after murdered musician loved by Mary, Queen of ScotsThe mayor of Moretta officially opened Piazzetta David Rizzio to commemorate Rizzio's journey to the Scottish royal court.I hope Marvel fans accept my Scottish accent, says new star Ruaridh MollicaThe Scottish actor plays the speedster Tommy Maximoff in the new Disney+ miniseries VisionQuest, based on the superhero comic book character Vision.News from around ScotlandReform MSP quits party to sit as independentAmanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.Area of interest identified by police searching for missing fishermenOne man died and two are still missing after their boat failed to return to Lewis in the Western Isles on Tuesday.I swapped gymnastics for diving – then competed at the Commonwealth GamesGymnast Clara got the opportunity to try diving for the first time when a new pool opened and has never looked back. Man suffers 'significant injuries' in coastal cliff fallOne casualty is airlifted to hospital after falling on cliffs on the Solway coast on Saturday morning.Inquiry into death of farm worker in storage shed The 64-year-old died after sustaining fatal injuries at Birkenwood Farm near Kippen in 2024.SportHearts humiliated - but would Vrancken do anything differently? Manager Wouter Vrancken focuses on individual errors by his players rather than his tactical approach after Hearts are thrashed by Celtic. Hearts roll out red carpet ... and Celtic walk all over itHearts thought attack was the best form of defence at Celtic Park. They were badly wrong, writes Tom English.Celtic target rejects new deal - Monday's gossipCeltic are on high alert for the January transfer window with summer target Balazs Toth resisting a new deal at Blackburn Rovers.Ex-Rangers striker Ferguson takes over Irish League clubEx-Everton and Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson is named as the new manager of Irish Premiership club Glentoran.More news on iPlayer and SoundsReporting ScotlandBig stories from across the countryRadio Scotland BreakfastWake up to the stories that matter from across Scotland and the world.Reporting ScotlandMore from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.ScotcastThe BBC's Scottish news podcast.Latest updatesJust nowPolice investigating hoax threat emails sent to Scottish schoolsThe message was received by schools in areas including Glasgow, Edinburgh and East Renfrewshire.Just now4 hrs agoDouglas Dunn obituary: Poet and teacher who wrote about class and griefDunn was a friend of the poet Philip Larkin and taught creative writing at Dundee at St Andrews universities.4 hrs ago7 hrs agoScotland's papers: Gilruth defends bus plans and 'exploding e-cig' deathA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.7 hrs ago24 hrs agoMcGill's accuse Swinney of behaving like dictator over bus plansThe first minister outlined plans to bring buses under public control during his speech at the SNP conference.24 hrs ago1 day agoScotland's papers: Plane crash horror and Swinney's speechA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.1 day ago1 day agoTurning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.1 day ago2 days agoItalian square named after murdered musician loved by Mary, Queen of ScotsThe mayor of Moretta officially opened Piazzetta David Rizzio to commemorate Rizzio's journey to the Scottish royal court.2 days ago2 days agoBoy, 16, and 80-year-old man die in light aircraft crash near Loch LomondEmergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene. 2 days ago2 days agoScotland's papers: 'Revolt' over SNP reform and PM's devolution pledgeA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.2 days ago...
