National News
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'Now that I'm sober, I hope my dad can do the same'
Megan Ross says she can't be around her father while he starts his own recovery - but wants him to become part of her life again.
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Fire attack at house 'linked to Edinburgh gang feud'
A property on Hay Drive in the Niddrie area was the latest targeted in an attack on Friday morning.
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Scotland's papers: Brand rape charge and social care 'meltdown'
Russell Brand charged with rape and a social care crisis make the front pages in Scotland.
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Two more charged over Trump Turnberry vandalism
A green was dug up at the golf course and another had the words "Gaza is not for sale" painted on it.
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Man jailed for life for Glasgow gangland murder
Malcolm McNee chased John Quinn McGregor before shooting him in a Glasgow street in August 2021.
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Call to protect ancient goats from moorland cull
The landowner claims there has been a "massive increase" in goat numbers on the moor since 2023.
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'Exploding' Tunnock's teacakes cleared by tests to fly again
The marshmallow treats were reportedly put on a no-fly list after erupting in a cockpit in 1965.
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Former Tory MSP Jamie Greene defects to Lib Dems
The former frontbencher quit the Scottish Conservatives and claimed the party had become "Trump-esque".
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'It's such a hard time' - Parents of premature babies welcome extra support
From Sunday, parents of premature or sick babies will be entitled to 12 weeks' paid leave.
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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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Firefighters tackle large blaze on Aberdeen hill
Emergency services were called to Tullos Hill in Aberdeen after flames took hold of the hill.
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Men charged after concerns about filming of children in park
The men have been charged with breach of the peace following the alleged incident in Paisley's Barshaw Park.
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Man killed neighbour before going on spending spree
John Farquhar was jailed for at least 22 years after he stabbed his neighbour Garry Thomson to death.
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Public park brings new life to iconic gasholder site
The park is part of a £1.3bn regeneration of the area and includes a sculpture of a breaching whale.
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Sally Magnusson: I need stimulation of work but it is always family first
Sally Magnusson on juggling her career and being a mum-of-five as she steps down from presenting Reporting Scotland after 27 years.
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How long is this good weather going to last?
The first week of April has brought the warmest day of the year - but how long can it last?
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Meat-eating dinosaurs shared watering holes with their prey
Scientists' analysis of prehistoric tracks suggests predators and prey drank at the same lagoons.
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Why there are protests over a £6.8m estate sale
Skye's South Sleat Estate involves 20,000 acres of land.
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In pictures: Scottish nature photo awards 2024
Images taken in Shetland, Orkney, Highlands and Edinburgh were among the winners.
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Alarms, overdoses and saving lives: Two days in UK's first drug injection room
The BBC was given exclusive access to the controversial facility in the east end of Glasgow.
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'Gran inspired me to act and now I'm in the leading role'
James McCardle is starring in new comedy Four Mothers, which reminds him of his grandmother.
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Watch: Scotland's oldest electricity pylons pulled down
Ageing steel towers are being replaced by smaller wooden pylons in parts of the west of Scotland.
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Getting to know Sally Magnusson
The BBC Reporting Scotland presenter is standing down after 27 years.
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Pupils studying esports in Scottish Borders school
The esports course serves as a starting point for learners who want a career in the sector.
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MSP's emotional tribute to 'star' and partner Christina McKelvie
Keith Brown pays an emotional tribute to his partner Christina McKelvie MSP following her death.
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Stirling celebrates 900th anniversary with parade
About 900 people took part in the parade, including 350 musicians and local community groups.
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'To know the Big Yin's seen my stand-up is incredible'
Rosco McClelland has won this year's Sir Billy Connolly "Spirit of Glasgow" Award at the city's comedy festival.
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The 85-year-old still working on dry stone dykes
Dave Goulder was named in the New Year’s Honours list for services to dry stane dyking.
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Drone footage shows fire-damaged cargo vessel in Aberdeen
A cargo ship involved in a crash with an oil tanker in the North Sea has been towed to Aberdeen.
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Fire attack at house 'linked to Edinburgh gang feud'
A property on Hay Drive in the Niddrie area was the latest targeted in an attack on Friday morning.
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'It's such a hard time' - Parents of premature babies welcome extra support
From Sunday, parents of premature or sick babies will be entitled to 12 weeks' paid leave.
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Firefighters tackle large blaze on Aberdeen hill
Emergency services were called to Tullos Hill in Aberdeen after flames took hold of the hill.
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Call to protect ancient goats from moorland cull
The landowner claims there has been a "massive increase" in goat numbers on the moor since 2023.
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Man jailed for life for Glasgow gangland murder
Malcolm McNee chased John Quinn McGregor before shooting him in a Glasgow street in August 2021.
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Scotland 'in transition' but where should they be heading?
Amy Canavan ponders Scotland women's position after a 4-0 loss at home to Germany in the Nations League.
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Scotland to face Sweden in World Curling play-offs
Scotland will face defending champions Sweden for a place in the World Men's Curling Championship semi-finals against hosts Canada.
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Propper linked with Dutch return - Scottish gossip
Rangers defender linked with Dutch move, Fin Robertson makes case at Dundee and ex-Celtic star tipped to return.
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Edinburgh see off Lions to reach last eight
Edinburgh score four tries in a 24-12 win over the Lions to reach the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.
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Higgins beats Hawkins to reach Tour Championship final
John Higgins books his place in the final of the Tour Championship with a 10-7 victory over Barry Hawkins in Manchester.