NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsRight-wing blogger questioned under anti-terror laws at Edinburgh AirportYouTuber Craig Houston had his electronic devices seized as he returned from holiday in Greece.7 hrs agoScotlandThe Scottish town that started supporting Norway 86 years agoHow the south of Scotland town of Dumfries became the "unofficial capital" of Norway during WW2.6 hrs agoSouth ScotlandKing and Queen to open Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games The Royal couple will join athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators from across the Commonwealth to officially kick-off 10 days of sporting action. 15 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandFormer RAF airman jailed for rapes and campaign of abuseKenny Dalgleish, who was based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, carried out a campaign of bullying and violent behaviour.15 hrs agoScotlandMan died after twice being told that no ambulance would be sentBrian Hurton was found dead on his bathroom floor by paramedics, hours after he first called 999 for help.11 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandBritish man jailed over one-punch killing of restaurant owner in CanadaSharif Rahman died in hospital in Ontario after hitting his head on the pavement following the assault by Robert Evans Jr in August 2023.6 hrs ago'I was needle spiked in a nightclub on my first holiday with friends'Teenage footballer Taylor Coulter needed hospital treatment after being injected by a stranger in the Spanish resort of Magaluf.19 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandPolice take no action against senior civil servant over Salmond inquiry evidenceJames Hynd was investigated over whether he gave a false statement under oath to the Alex Salmond inquiry in 2020.Litter warning as fox cub's head stuck in plastic bottle for daysRescuers in Glasgow had to make several attempts to catch the cub over two days last month before they could treat his injuries.Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a monthScheffler misses first cut in four years as McIlroy leadsWorld number one Scottie Scheffler misses a cut for the first time since 2022 as Rory McIlroy remains joint leader at the Genesis Scottish Open halfway stage.Baby death trial told infant's DNA was found on hairdryerCourtney Gartshore, 28, denies culpable homicide while the baby was in her care on 30 September 2023.Features and analysisYour pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.Scotcast: The revolt against data centresWhy some communities are questioning the AI ‘goldrush’.Three Scottish places shortlisted for Town of Culture titleThe Isle of Bute, Lerwick and Leith will all receive £60,000 to work on their full bids to become the UK Town of Culture 2028. KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans to headline Commonwealth Games opening ceremonyThe opening ceremony will take place in the OVO Hydro on 23 July and officially kick-off 10 days of sporting action in Glasgow.Widow faces impossible choice as bereavement payments endLorraine Wallace is campaigning for changes to help grieving families after her bereavement support payments ended.News from around ScotlandRight-wing blogger questioned under anti-terror laws at Edinburgh AirportYouTuber Craig Houston had his electronic devices seized as he returned from holiday in Greece.Battery storage plans approved despite objectionA plan for a battery energy storage system in Caithness has been approved by the Scottish government, despite an objection from the RSPB.Baby death trial told infant's DNA was found on hairdryerCourtney Gartshore, 28, denies culpable homicide while the baby was in her care on 30 September 2023.The Scottish town that started supporting Norway 86 years agoHow the south of Scotland town of Dumfries became the "unofficial capital" of Norway during WW2.Former RAF airman jailed for rapes and campaign of abuseKenny Dalgleish, who was based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, carried out a campaign of bullying and violent behaviour.The video playlistI got spiked by injection on a girls' holiday0:00Tartan Army 'set the tone for the World Cup'0:00What we know so far about the Princes Street fire0:00Blaze breaks out on Edinburgh's Princes Street0:00Aberdeen pensioner cures hospital blues with piano music0:00Firefighters help earthquake rescue efforts in Venezuela0:00Games opening ceremony 'will celebrate Glasgow'0:00The 17-year fight for justice for woman murdered in Crete0:00Commonwealth Games artwork aims to get you thinking0:00Snow leopard cubs take their first steps outside0:00Scotland's first gull ranger wants to boost their image0:00King's close encounter with street ball game scrum0:00Games baton relay starts Scottish leg in Glasgow0:00Could underwater tunnels be built in Shetland?0:00'I see tourists pee in front of my house' 0:00Is there about to be another heatwave in Scotland?0:00How do Scots feel about Steve Clarke resigning?0:00Scotland fans reflect as they arrive back in Glasgow0:00'Glad we got out alive' after suspected lightning strike0:00Unregulated sperm donor use 'on the rise'0:00SportScheffler misses first cut in four years as McIlroy leads Scottish OpenWorld number one Scottie Scheffler misses a cut for the first time since 2022 as Rory McIlroy remains joint leader at the Genesis Scottish Open halfway stage.No big talk from Scotland in South Africa, just quiet confidenceCaptain Sione Tuipulotu believes Scotland have "evolved into the team they wanted to become" but has learned not to make any bold claims about an upset against world champions South Africa.New Celtic arrival Duran eyes further Champions League impactCeltic confirm the signing of Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag on a five-year deal.Devlin attracts interest from Rangers - gossipRangers linked with midfielders as English clubs express interest in Scottish left-back.Aberdeen sell Keskinen to Odense after 'very good offer'Aberdeen sell Topi Keskinen to Odense for an undisclosed fee, which Pittodrie manager Stephen Robinson describes as "a very good offer".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 updates7 hrs agoRight-wing blogger questioned under anti-terror laws at Edinburgh AirportYouTuber Craig Houston had his electronic devices seized as he returned from holiday in Greece.7 hrs ago13 hrs agoBattery storage plans approved despite objectionA plan for a battery energy storage system in Caithness has been approved by the Scottish government, despite an objection from the RSPB.13 hrs ago15 hrs agoFormer RAF airman jailed for rapes and campaign of abuseKenny Dalgleish, who was based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, carried out a campaign of bullying and violent behaviour.15 hrs ago18 hrs agoYour pictures of Scotland: 3 - 10 JulyA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.18 hrs ago22 hrs agoScotland's papers: MP's Dunblane 'slur' anger and fire cuts warningA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.22 hrs ago1 day agoThree Scottish places shortlisted for Town of Culture titleThe Isle of Bute, Lerwick and Leith will all receive £60,000 to work on their full bids to become the UK Town of Culture 2028. 1 day ago2 days agoFootball banning orders strengthened in pitch invasion and pyro crackdownScottish courts will be granted more powers to hand out football banning orders in order to improve safety at matches.2 days ago2 days agoNew railway station to open in SeptemberThe new £18m Balgray station, near Barrhead in East Renfrewshire, will open to passengers on Sunday 27 September.2 days ago2 days agoPair convicted of running £1.5m drugs supply hub from Moray warehouseBen Terry and Mark Davidson are convicted of large-scale drug supply after police recovered more than £1.5m worth of drugs from a warehouse in Moray.2 days ago...
