Scotland

Masked protesters and police officers face each other in a city street during a public demonstration. Several people wear dark clothing and face coverings, while two police officers in high-visibility jackets stand in the foreground. A large blue-and-white vehicle or display is visible behind the crowd, with city buildings and scaffolding in the background.

Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre

A BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.

7 hrs ago

Scotland

A woman with long dark hair, large earrings and a number of piercings in a leopardskin pattern blouse and dark gilet

Woman jailed for trying to murder toddler by giving her adult medication

The judge imposed an order for lifelong restriction on Laura Docherty for the 'wicked' crime.

48 mins ago

Edinburgh, Fife & East

Marra and Fagan to contest Scottish Labour leadership

Anas Sarwar triggered the contest last month after he announced his intention to stand down to join Andy Burnham's government.

1 hr ago

Scotland Politics

Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field

Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.

31 mins ago

Scotland Business

Sebastien Pocognoli poses for photographs at Hampden Park

Pocognoli 'feels connection' with 'passionate' Scotland

New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli says the passionate nature of Scottish football was a key factor in his taking the job.

33 mins ago

Scotland Men

A long street of blonde sandstone tenements with some cars parked in front of them.

Police investigating deaths of two men found injured in Glasgow

The men were pronounced dead at the scene in Partick and their deaths are being treated as unexplained.

22 mins ago

Glasgow & West Scotland

First cow tests positive for bluetongue virus in Scotland

The National Farmers Union Scotland said the animal tested positive in Dumfries and Galloway.

30 mins ago

South Scotland

Luis Gnecco in brown suit and Fionn Whitehead in dark duffel coat are having a picnic, sitting on a rug in a field. The lower legs of two donkeys can be seen in the background.

Borges and Me: New film tells story of writer's 1970s tour of Scotland

A film about the great Argentinian author's trip around Scotland in 1971 has premiered in Edinburgh.

Significant damage to a wooden display cabinet following an apparent impact, with shattered glass panels, debris scattered across the floor, and contents displaced throughout the room.

Golf club 'heartbroken' after thieves steal entire trophy collection

Police were called to reports of a break-in at Minto Golf Club near Hawick on Saturday night.

A close up of the painting showing a woman's face. She looks to be stricken by grief and her eyes are looking upwards and she has tears on her cheeks. A conservator's brush-like tool lies on a restored section of the painting.

Museum unveils newly restored Widow of Glencoe painting

Dundee-based conservators carried out work on the artwork, which was inspired by the Massacre of Glencoe.

Waste spread across a residential street beside a refuse lorry.

Battery warning after near miss bin lorry fire in Edinburgh

A worker spotted smouldering rubbish in general waste that had been collected from Polwarth area of the city.

Hospital concerns ignored for 15 years, scientist tells inquiry

Dr Michael Bradnam said recurring patient safety issues at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital were ignored.

Features and analysis

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Four women, standing in a dance studio, with several silver poles visible behind them or next to them. The group have one woman wearing all back, with dark hair to her shoulders, another woman with glasses, a dark T-shirt and jacket on and long, dark hair past her shoulders, a third woman with dyed red hair, a black crop top and black shirt, and the last woman has blonde hair, glasses resting on the top of her head and is wearing black workout gear.

Pole position? These women are set to scale a 25ft greasy pole - to win a prize ham

The five women will try to scale a 25ft wooden pole covered in grease and claim the prize at the top - a ham.

Five football players wearing blue striped jerseys walking across a football pitch in front of stands filled with people

Europa League exit leaves Rangers counting the financial cost

As Rangers struggle on the pitch, there will be an understanding that they need fan loyalty to stay afloat.

Arday pictured during a TV interview in March 2023. He wears a black turtle-neck top.

Analysis: Former Glasgow University professor's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia

Barely 1% of professors at UK universities are black, so he was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia, writes Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.

a woman with long brown hair is wearing gold-framed glasses

Victims call for sex attackers to be excluded from early release plans

Scottish government plans could see long-term prisoners released early to free up more space in prisons.

News from around Scotland

Woman jailed for trying to murder toddler by giving her adult medication

The judge imposed an order for lifelong restriction on Laura Docherty for the 'wicked' crime.

Museum unveils newly restored Widow of Glencoe painting

Dundee-based conservators carried out work on the artwork, which was inspired by the Massacre of Glencoe.

Protestors in fire fighting uniforms hold banners, including one saying 'Miatta Stop Rosebank'.

Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field

Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.

Golf club 'heartbroken' after thieves steal entire trophy collection

Police were called to reports of a break-in at Minto Golf Club near Hawick on Saturday night.

Pro-immigration demonstrators at the beginning of the march on Saturday. There are dozens of people with a variety of banners. The one at the front is a pink and black Stand up to Racism banner and says Falkirk United Against Racism. refugees are welcome here.

Demonstrations held a year after first protests at asylum seekers hotel

Pro and anti-immingration protesters held demonstrations in Falkirk to mark a year since the sides clashed over an asylum hotel.

Sport

Pocognoli 'feels connection' with 'passionate' Scotland

New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli says the passionate nature of Scottish football was a key factor in his taking the job.

Head and shoulders view of a bearded Sebastien Pocognoli in black rollneck jumper and dark smart jacket

What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?

Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.

Pocognoli wants 'high-performing' Scotland - recap

Watch and follow reaction as Sebastien Pocognoli is unveiled as the new Scotland head coach.

Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-finals

Rangers will host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with Kilmarnock v Aberdeen the other all top-flight tie.

Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss

The Scottish FA say they have appointed "one of Europe's brightest emerging coaching talents" by securing Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland men's new head coach on a two-year deal.