NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsProtests across Scotland follow Belfast knife attackHundreds of demonstrators gathered at locations across the central belt with their faces covered and many holding Union flags and banners.5 hrs agoScotlandWhat's the score with watching Scotland in the World Cup? Which Scottish councils are taking the day off in June - and will it mean closing schools?4 hrs agoScotland'Lost cannons' returned to ruined Highland clan strongholdArdvreck Castle's two guns disappeared after being placed into safekeeping more than 50 years ago.4 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsFire breaks out at Edinburgh flats as public asked to avoid areaThe Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent four engines and a specialist height team to the scene where they remain in attendance.3 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastFamily in bid to find mum's Polish stem cell donor for second transfusionLisa Semple, 58, was treated for leukaemia last year with a stem cell transplant from a 19-year-old man.4 hrs agoEuropeHarbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-electionVoters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South. 4 hrs agoScotlandRSPB buys Bass Rock after 300 years in private handsThe charity says the purchase is an important step in halting declining seabird numbers in the Firth of Forth.10 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastScottish government confirms £1m Coalsnaughton support packageAlmost 100 properties in the former Clackmannanshire mining village have been evacuated after ground movementConstruction on Union St fire site might not start for several yearsGlasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken says the planning and consultation process regarding the land is likely to last until about 2030.Mobile phones to be banned in all Edinburgh secondary schoolsFrom August, pupils will have to put their devices in magnetically sealed pouches throughout the school day, including during breaks and lunchtime.Restaurateur fined after level-crossing near-missA solicitor described the incident near Crianlarich as "like a harrowing episode of Thomas The Tank Engine"Top Scottish KC cleared of professional misconductAndrew Smith succeeds in overturning the decision made during a protracted legal feud over two dating apps.Features and analysisScotcast: Are smartphones really that bad?Dr Elizabeth Nelson on why bans are not the answer.Chaka Khan and Simple Minds to headline Radio 2 in the ParkThe three-day flagship event is set to take place between 11 and 13 September in City Park, Stirling.He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawlerThe migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.Your pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.Brothers bound by grief line-up for different World Cup teamsIn July 2022, brothers Harry and John Souttar lost their hero, but as both prepare to represent different nations at the World Cup, his influence lives on.News from around ScotlandProtests across Scotland follow Belfast knife attackHundreds of demonstrators gathered at locations across the central belt with their faces covered and many holding Union flags and banners.'Lost cannons' returned to ruined Highland clan strongholdArdvreck Castle's two guns disappeared after being placed into safekeeping more than 50 years ago.Harbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-electionVoters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South. Old school asbestos clear-up to cost council more than £2.5mDetailed surveys reveal significant issues at the former secondary sites in Galashiels and Peebles.Scottish government confirms £1m Coalsnaughton support packageAlmost 100 properties in the former Clackmannanshire mining village have been evacuated after ground movementSportWeir scores four as Scotland beat Israel to win group ahead of BelgiumCaroline Weir scores four as Scotland finish top of their World Cup qualifying group ahead of Belgium with a win over Israel on a nervy night in Hungary.Air miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summerPlaying Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.From risk of death to oldest man at World Cup - Scotland's walking miracle GordonHow Craig Gordon's career has been a series of comebacks and the 43-year-old's World Cup inclusion for Scotland seemed an impossible dream only a few months ago.Uncapped duo Hiddleston & Stephen in Scotland squadUncapped hookers Gregor Hiddleston and Seb Stephen are named in Scotland's 36-man squad for their summer matches against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji.'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson Diogo Jota's widow urges Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate "in your heart" when he plays at the World Cup.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 updates4 hrs agoHarbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-electionVoters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South. 4 hrs ago4 hrs agoWhat's the score with watching Scotland in the World Cup? Which Scottish councils are taking the day off in June - and will it mean closing schools?4 hrs ago5 hrs agoProtests across Scotland follow Belfast knife attackHundreds of demonstrators gathered at locations across the central belt with their faces covered and many holding Union flags and banners.5 hrs ago5 hrs agoAir miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summerPlaying Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.5 hrs ago9 hrs agoTop Scottish KC cleared of professional misconductAndrew Smith succeeds in overturning the decision made during a protracted legal feud over two dating apps.9 hrs ago10 hrs agoScotland beat Pakistan in rain-affected warm-upKathryn Bryce's 94 runs helps Scotland defeat Pakistan in another rain-affected game, this time in Derby.10 hrs ago11 hrs agoScottish government confirms £1m Coalsnaughton support packageAlmost 100 properties in the former Clackmannanshire mining village have been evacuated after ground movement11 hrs ago13 hrs agoReport warns of 'slowdown' in Scotland's rural land marketThe Scottish Land Commission says the market has been hit by lower than expected returns from environmental schemes.13 hrs ago13 hrs agoHouse price sales in Scotland hit record levelsThe value of house sales in Scotland topped £24.3bn last year - the highest level since records began.13 hrs ago...
