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The first of almost 1,000 inmates are to be freed as part of a six-month-long early release plan.

Daniel Laidlaw was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in the face of battle.

Colin McCrae's daughter will make her competitive driving debut at Kielder Forest in the Roger Albert Clark Rally.

The historic Radical Road path was closed in 2018 due to rockfall but a plan for its full reopening has still to be agreed.

Glasgow university researchers say more humans and livestock are being bitten by the bats because of the impacts of climate change.

Police say a 46-year-old woman was taken to hospital for treatment after the incident on Buchanan Street.

Prof Anton Muscatelli's report calls for a range of reforms to planning, business rates and skills in Scotland.

Port of Aberdeen says challenges it faces are forecast to continue next year.

PC Alan Sharp kept six shotguns in a secure unit at his home after a man surrendered them.

Mihai Nicolae Patran assaulted the 29-year-old woman as she walked along Mitchell Street in Glasgow city centre.

Firefighters rescued two people from the Skoda Enyaq after the incident in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, at about 11:00.

Police Scotland confirmed they were called to reports of the crash near Destiny Road, Scone, at about 12:10.

A Dundee professor carried out the first remote thrombectomy on a human cadaver.

The first celebrity series was a big ratings hit, with the winner collecting £87,500 for charity.

BBC Weather Watchers have been capturing vibrant scenes across the country.

Did the indyref campaign damage the corporation in Scotland?

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

A group of American men are among thousands of knitters who make the trip to Shetland.

The organisers of Scotland's biggest music festival have been criticised for failing to book any female headliners for its ninth year in a row.

The historic Radical Road path was closed in 2018 due to rockfall but a plan for its full reopening has still to be agreed.

The first celebrity series was a big ratings hit, with the winner collecting £87,500 for charity.

Port of Aberdeen says challenges it faces are forecast to continue next year.

Daniel Laidlaw was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in the face of battle.

PC Alan Sharp kept six shotguns in a secure unit at his home after a man surrendered them.

Scotland have suffered a triple injury blow as they prepare to face Greece in World Cup qualifying, with likely starter Billy Gilmour ruled out of Saturday's match in Piraeus.

Despite no first-team action this season, Heart of Midlothian goalkeeper Craig Gordon insists he is ready to play for Scotland in World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Denmark.

Joe Ledley believes fellow Welshman Craig Bellamy is "a perfect fit" to be Celtic manager and would be "very interested" in doing so.

Managerial changes have given the Old Firm a timely boost, but should surprise league leaders Hearts be worried?

Former player Lynsey Gallagher believes the Scottish Thistles have "lots to be positive about" as they seek to avenge Sunday's loss to New Zealand Silver Ferns.