Scotland

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.

10 hrs ago

Scotland

Streeting sits on a chair looking forward at Victoria who faces him

Streeting says UK 'stands with Zelensky' after Trump criticises Ukraine leader

Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith and Scottish First Minister John Swinney are also on the show.

Lost monastery masonry may have been reused for hospital's drain

Archaeologists hope to uncover more fragments of the medieval site in Perth.

1 hr ago

Tayside and Central

McTominay returns after heart surgery as Napoli beat Frosinone

Scotland star Scott McTominay makes his Napoli comeback following heart surgery as Massimiliano Allegri's side cruise to a 3-0 victory over Frosinone in Serie A.

Scotland's papers: Museum treasures missing and 'spies on campus' warning

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

1 hr ago

Scotland

Flames erupt from a building behind a fence

Firefighters spend second night at scene of Glasgow scrapyard blaze

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the alarm was raised at the business in the Scotstoun area of the city on Friday night.

2 hrs ago

Glasgow & West Scotland

An image of the sky in Kendal, Cumbria, on 10 October during the evening. The Northern Lights can be seen in a pink and green hue alongside a bare tree trunk and branches in the foreground of the image.

Northern Lights stun UK with sightings in Orkney and Gourock

The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

15 mins ago

Distant shot of a lorry and two badly damaged cars.
One is on its roof whicle the other appears to be on a grass embankment with its air bag activated. Green fields can be seen in the foreground and houses are visible in the background.

Man dies after four-vehicle collision on Highland road

Officers said it involved a Dacia Sandero, a Iveco lorry, a Volkswagen Scirocco and a BMW X6.

Lone male stoat captured on Orkney island after seven-month hunt

The creature, which is not native to the islands and consider invasive, was first spotted in Rousay in May.

A large prison building, with a car park next to it. The building is sandstone coloured, with a sign saying Barlinnie in large letters on the wall

Barlinnie visitors unable to use toilets as water supply problems continue

Some inmates at two halls first experienced problems on Thursday night and had no access to bottled water.

A crowd of people marching towards the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, waving Palestinian flags

Thousands take part in pro-Palestinian march through Edinburgh

The event saw crowds of demonstrators gather at the foot of the Mound on Saturday afternoon before they set off towards the Scottish Parliament.

Rangers striker Ryan Naderi has come to the fore to help Rangers win seven in a row in all competitions

'Reminds me of Muller' - Naderi proving worth in Rangers revival

After a slow start to his Rangers career, striker Ryan Naderi is playing an integral role in the club's title challenge and proving his doubters wrong.

Features and analysis

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.

BBC Scotland presenter Amy Irons expecting first baby

She broke the news on BBC Radio Scotland's The Saturday Show which she presents alongside co-host Steven Mill.

A colourful sunset in a wide-angle photo of a beach

Your pictures of Scotland

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

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.

Claudia Winkleman in Judy R Clarke's Ebony charcoal sweater

Scottish fashion designer braced for 'Claudia effect' after Traitors boost

Scottish designer Judy R Clark has added Claudia Winkleman to her already impressive list of celebrity clients.

News from around Scotland

Thousands take part in pro-Palestinian march through Edinburgh

The event saw crowds of demonstrators gather at the foot of the Mound on Saturday afternoon before they set off towards the Scottish Parliament.

Man dies after four-vehicle collision on Highland road

Officers said it involved a Dacia Sandero, a Iveco lorry, a Volkswagen Scirocco and a BMW X6.

Northern Lights stun UK with sightings in Orkney and Gourock

The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

A woman with dark hair and dark eyes look at the camera

Abusive ex admits murdering woman after she began new relationship

Lee Inglis had twice avoided prison for previous knife attacks on Stacey Hogg in Hawick.

The large sandy-coloured block of stone is laid on a grey sheet. There is a ruler next to it to help give scale.

Lost monastery masonry may have been reused for hospital's drain

Archaeologists hope to uncover more fragments of the medieval site in Perth.

Sport

McTominay returns after heart surgery as Napoli beat Frosinone

Scotland star Scott McTominay makes his Napoli comeback following heart surgery as Massimiliano Allegri's side cruise to a 3-0 victory over Frosinone in Serie A.

'Reminds me of Muller' - Naderi proving worth in Rangers revival

After a slow start to his Rangers career, striker Ryan Naderi is playing an integral role in the club's title challenge and proving his doubters wrong.

Perth RedStar goalkeeper Sonny Inzalaco training with Celtic

'O'Neill unaware of trialist goalkeeper Inzalaco' - gossip

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill plays down training stints for Perth RedStar goalkeeper Sonny Inzalaco and free agent midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko while the SPFL says it hopes to re-introduce away fans at Old Firm derbies.