National News
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Contract secured for one of world's largest offshore wind farms
The Berwick Bank wind farm in the outer Firth of Forth will contain up to 307 turbines generating enough electricity to power up to six million homes.
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Who are the winners and losers from the Scottish budget?
BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Scottish budget is likely to affect different groups across the country.
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Scotland's papers: Mansion tax 'raid' and low earners to keep more pay
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
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What might you be paying in tax?
Tax consultants at Deloitte have put together an analysis of how income tax changes in Scotland could affect your pay next year.
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Villagers hit pub purchase goal in just four weeks
Residents of Brydekirk hope to buy the Brig Inn and restore it for use as a pub and village shop.
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Teenager seriously injured in electric motorbike crash
Emergency services were called to Aberdeen's Tillydrone Road on Tuesday evening.
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V&A Dundee plans major revamp ahead of 10th anniversary
The museum, which opened in September 2018, aims to expand its Scottish Design Galleries.
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Emergency services lose out on extra funding in Scottish Budget
The police, fire service and prison service had all asked for extra funding to strengthen their numbers and resources.
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Plans for Scotland's first by-law to ban feeding gulls
It comes after seven children were attacked in separate incidents in Eyemouth in the summer of 2024.
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Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland's Moray Firth
The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.
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Man who raped teenager caught after fleeing court
Aaron Strachan escaped a prison escort before he was due to be sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh.
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Woman found fatally injured was 'loving, patient and caring'
Samantha Lee, 54, is named by police as the woman who died in Aberdeen earlier this month.
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Two jailed over 'brutal' mistaken identity murder
The High Court in Glasgow heard how the victim was hit with by a car and stabbed with a machete.
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Chelsea and Scotland legend McCreadie dies aged 85
Former Scotland and Chelsea player Eddie McCreadie, who was once hailed by Tommy Docherty as the best left-back in Europe and went on to manage the London club, dies at the age of 85.
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Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
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Scottish Budget 2026-27: Key points at a glance
A summary of the main points from the Scottish government's draft budget for the coming financial year.
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Scotcast: Is the Budget an election game-changer?
Shona Robison has outlined tax and spending plans for the year ahead.
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'The tax changes will help me manage my household budget'
People in Scotland tell BBC News what they need to hear in Shona Robison's Scottish Budget.
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In pictures: Scotland's snowy 24-hour mountain bike race
The Strathpuffer race involves laps of a track through a Highland forest.
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Bringing back Scotland's ancient pine forests
Conservationists are working to restore the Caledonian pine forest to boost the country's bio-diversity.
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How many firefighters does it take to rescue a swan from ice?
The cygnet was stuck in an icy pond in Edinburgh for four days before the fire service were called to help.
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Living their best life? What the Highland lynx did next
A year ago, four lynx were on the loose in the snowy Cairngorms - sparking a mystery that remains unsolved.
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Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
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Scottish Budget 2026-27: Key points at a glance
A summary of the main points from the Scottish government's draft budget for the coming financial year.
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'The tax changes will help me manage my household budget'
People in Scotland tell BBC News what they need to hear in Shona Robison's Scottish Budget.
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Scotcast: Is the Budget an election game-changer?
Shona Robison has outlined tax and spending plans for the year ahead.
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How a friend request led a beauty queen to uncover Scotland's most prolific catfish
Abbie Draper spent a decade trying to expose the person pretending to be hospital doctor David Graham.
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Contract secured for one of world's largest offshore wind farms
The Berwick Bank wind farm in the outer Firth of Forth will contain up to 307 turbines generating enough electricity to power up to six million homes.
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Father and son accused of murdering man in Inverness
David Wallace, 38, appeared in court a day after his 21-year-old son was accused of murder.
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Teenager seriously injured in electric motorbike crash
Emergency services were called to Aberdeen's Tillydrone Road on Tuesday evening.
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Plans for Scotland's first by-law to ban feeding gulls
It comes after seven children were attacked in separate incidents in Eyemouth in the summer of 2024.
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Funding for A9 dualling and update on A96 project in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison says the Scottish government is committed to finishing Inverness-Perth dualling.
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Celtic winger Jota likely out for season & Welsh could return to Well
Recalled centre-half Stephen Welsh could return to Motherwell before the end of the January transfer window, interim Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has suggested while admitting he does not expect injured winger Jota to play again this season.
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Rangers close to loan deal for Olsen - gossip
Danish winger close to completing loan move to Ibrox as Celtic continue pursuit of Serbia striker...
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Podcast: Jones exit & how far can Scottish clubs go in Champions Cup?
Tom & Andy discuss Huw Jones leaving Warriors + wins for Glasgow and Edinburgh in Europe
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Scotland's Jones to join Toulon from Glasgow in summer
Scotland centre Huw Jones is to leave Glasgow Warriors to join French Top 14 club Toulon at the end of the current season.
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Higgins beats Hawkins to reach Masters quarter-final
Former world champion Kyren Wilson puts his UK Championship disappointment behind him to defeat China's Si Jiahui 6-2, with John Higgins also winning to move into the Masters quarter-finals.

