Scotland

Hannah Mary Goodlad walking through a modern indoor corridor carrying a laptop and notebook, wearing a conference lanyard, with another person blurred in the background.

Shetland MSP defends hiring artist with public money

Hannah Mary Goodlad says she is using language and culture to reach the public across her islands constituency.

47 mins ago

NE, Orkney & Shetland

Sign outside Edinburgh High Court which says High Court of Justiciary.

Police officer on trial facing rape and sexual assault charges

Carmichael John Williamson, 32, from Shetland, denies charges at the High Court in Edinburgh.

1 hr ago

NE, Orkney & Shetland

Alcohol allowed at seats for Scotland's World Cup play-off

Spectators will be able to consume alcohol at their seats when Scotland host the Czech Republic in the second leg of their Women's World Cup play-off in Paisley on Tuesday.

2 hrs ago

Scotland Women

Community-owned distillery calls in administrators

GlenWyvis Distillery Ltd said it had been facing "commercial and legal" challenges and rising costs.

8 hrs ago

Highlands & Islands

Scottish showjumper reported to be involved in fatal Spanish crash

According to Spanish media, a motorbike collided with the side of a car being driven by showjumper Scott Brash.

1 hr ago

South Scotland

The wreck of a trawler is seen aground on the rocks and being battered by waves

Dramatic footage shows fishing boat smashing apart on rocks

The Genesis trawler has been destroyed days after it ran aground off the west coast of Orkney.

4 hrs ago

NE, Orkney & Shetland

An exterior shot of a CrossCountry Voyager train in a bright red livery.

CrossCountry plans 60,000 extra train seats

Extra trains will run under the plans, through Birmingham to cities including Glasgow and Manchester.

1 hr ago

Coventry & Warwickshire

Dr Gomo, who is wearing black graduation robes, smiles as she holds a University of Dundee scroll. She is also wearing glasses.

Man denies racist murder of scientist in Dundee as trial date set for 2028

Kyler Rattray, 21, is alleged to have repeatedly struck Dr Fortune Gomo with a knife last year.

A man wearing a cap and yellow security tabard at a festival

Teenager admits stabbing man to death in Dundee

The 19-year-old attacked the man during an altercation at his father's house last year

A915 road in Fife. There is a signpost with arrows pointing to St Andrews and Kirkcaldy and fields either side of the road. A white car is driving south.

Four taken to hospital after crash between car and tractor

The collision happened at about 10:20 on Sunday on the A915 south of St Andrews.

Sign outside court building which says sheriff court annexe.

Off-road biker who deliberately hit woman jailed

Brian Noble, 44, drove at the woman in Aberdeen after she challenged him about the manner of his riding.

Firm announces £57m boost for Prestwick aircraft repair facility

GE Aerospace says the investment will create about 150 new jobs over the next five years.

Features and analysis

Scotcast - What's happening to the Catholic church?

Archdiocese of Glasgow is proposing to close 24 churches.

Close-up portrait of a woman with a nose ring and hoop earrings standing outdoors on a sunny day, with a grassy area, trees and houses blurred in the background.

I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned - it was bipolar

Kimberley Atkinson assumed her symptoms were depression until her behaviour started to change dramatically.

A man standing in woodland, wearing a cap and a hi-vis overall. He is holding a large remote control with a screen.

How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms

Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.

Phil Campbell at the front of the Barrowland Ballroom stage in Glasgow, singing into a microphone mounted on a stand. The image is captured from a low angle, with one foot lifted off the ground. He is wearing a dark jacket, with a grey shirt. Bright stage lights and haze illuminate silver curtains behind the stage. Additional band members play bass guitar and drums in the background.

'Alcohol and drugs ruined my band - I'm glad to have another chance'

The Temperance Movement are back with their first album in eight years, after an acrimonious break-up.

house boat glides down canal in morning sunrise

Your pictures of Scotland

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

News from around Scotland

Four taken to hospital after crash between car and tractor

The collision happened at about 10:20 on Sunday on the A915 south of St Andrews.

An artists impression of the new school building, with children walking to school back on to the camera. A colourful image with the red wall of the school to the right and green trees to the left.

Plans for new Dingwall schools campus to go on display

Public drop-in sessions are to be held on the proposals for the town's primary and St Clement's school.

Shetland MSP defends hiring artist with public money

Hannah Mary Goodlad says she is using language and culture to reach the public across her islands constituency.

Scottish showjumper reported to be involved in fatal Spanish crash

According to Spanish media, a motorbike collided with the side of a car being driven by showjumper Scott Brash.

Man denies racist murder of scientist in Dundee as trial date set for 2028

Kyler Rattray, 21, is alleged to have repeatedly struck Dr Fortune Gomo with a knife last year.

Sport

Grant Forrest will make his Masters debut next year

'Validation and relief' for Forrest after huge Spanish Open win

Grant Forrest on dealing with last hole nerves in Madrid and the euphoria of the biggest win of his career.

Scotland fans have been able to drink at pre-match fan zones outside Hampden Park in recent years

Alcohol allowed at seats for Scotland's World Cup play-off

Spectators will be able to consume alcohol at their seats when Scotland host the Czech Republic in the second leg of their Women's World Cup play-off in Paisley on Tuesday.