National News
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'We're in survival mode': The cost of milk price crisis to family dairy farms
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the price their receive for their milk tumble by 25% over the last three months.
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Lack of autism support in school led me to a psychiatric ward as a teen
Becca Galloway says the condition if often misunderstood and she wants teachers to receive mandatory autism training.
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First new CalMac ferry handed over by Turkish shipyard
MV Isle of Islay will soon make the two-week journey to Scotland and is expected to enter service in early spring.
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The Celtic Connections show bringing Scotland and Egypt together
The Ayoub sisters are to perform at Celtic Connections, and have praised Glasgow for its cultural diversity
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Nathan Evans: Embracing Scottish identity was the turning point
The singer who shot to fame with his sea shanty Wellerman has found a new sound with the help of his band and best friends.
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Tour de France unveils route for Scottish stage
From Edinburgh the race heads through Midlothian, the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway to Carlisle.
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Historic cricket club celebrates 175th anniversary
Selkirk Cricket Club - one of Scotland's oldest - hopes for a "great year" as it reaches a landmark.
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Nun jailed for abuse at Nazareth House children's home
Three people have been sentenced for a campaign of abuse towards children at homes across Scotland in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Man who went overboard fishing boat dies
HM Coastguard and the RNLI say they battled severe weather to rescue two casualties near Blyth.
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Lord Offord named as Reform UK's Scottish leader
The former Conservative minister and Scottish Tory treasurer has been officially unveiled by Nigel Farage.
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Sarwar in 'unequivocal' apology over made-up quote
A Scottish Labour campaign leaflet featured made-up quotes from a Stranraer maternity campaigner.
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Location of first walk-in GP clinic announced
The new clinic in Edinburgh is the first of 15, which will be open seven days a week.
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Man found guilty of killing friend in knife attack
Lewis Mullen stabbed Jack Trainner after a fight broke out when he turned up at his victim's house to play video games.
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Review recommends custody death FAIs should be completed in a year
The Scottish government ordered the review of fatal accident inquiries following the deaths of two young people.
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Nurse treats mum and son for cancer more than 30 years apart
Stephanie Muirhead speaks of the special "bond" with nurse Angela Howat after she also cared for her son Andrew.
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Swinney to consider buffer zones around asylum hotels
The first minister says people have a right to protest but it is unacceptable when it becomes "threatening".
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Man found dead in Dundee was missing items of clothing
The 38-year-old was previously seen on CCTV wearing trainers and a hat which subsequently disappeared
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The hidden obstacles in the Scottish Budget
As the dust settles on the Scottish Budget announcement, what are we left with? A tight squeeze, and some hidden obstacles.
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Scottish Budget to pass as Labour vows not to oppose it
Anas Sarwar says his party will not vote against the SNP administration's £68bn tax and spending plans.
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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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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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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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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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Who is Reform UK's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord?
A banker from Greenock who joined the House of Lords in 2021, Malcolm Offord has made much of a relatively short political career.
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Scotcast: Will Farage clash with the Scottish Reform leader?
Lord Offord has been appointed Reform leader in Scotland.
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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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Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
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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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Nun jailed for abuse at Nazareth House children's home
Three people have been sentenced for a campaign of abuse towards children at homes across Scotland in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Spate of break-ins since December in the Highland's Great Glen
Police say properties in Fort Augustus, Letterfinlay, Banavie and Drumnadrochit were broken into.
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Aberdeen manager shortlist 'in a few more days'
Aberdeen will be closer to a managerial shortlist "in a few more days", says sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel.
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'We're in survival mode': The cost of milk price crisis to family dairy farms
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the price their receive for their milk tumble by 25% over the last three months.
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Swinney to consider buffer zones around asylum hotels
The first minister says people have a right to protest but it is unacceptable when it becomes "threatening".
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Higgins wins decider against Zhao to reach Masters semi-finals
John Higgins produces a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the Masters.
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Scotland's Clarke open to new players but loyal to 'core group'
Steve Clarke is open to potential new faces in his Scotland squad but hints his player pool for the World Cup will be along familiar lines.
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Tour de France unveils route for Scottish stage
From Edinburgh the race heads through Midlothian, the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway to Carlisle.
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Rangers' Rohl predicts final day title showdown
Rangers manager Danny Rohl believes the Scottish Premiership title race could go to a dramatic three-team shootout on the final day of the season.
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Hearts seal McPake deal and consider new Mato move
Hearts confirm that St Johnstone winger Josh McPake is to join under freedom of contract in the summer and may try to speed up the arrival of "brilliant talent" Rogers Mato.

