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Police are treating the deaths of the 36-year-old man and six-year-old girl as unexplained.

Cuts to college budgets and the closure of adult training centres have left a gap in provision for young people with complex disabilities.

The health secretary's apology to parliament and plans for Scottish visa policy lead the front pages.

The US Traitors host and Hollywood star took over at Pitlochry Festival Theatre last year.

For some patients in the Western Isles flying to Glasgow would be easier than long journeys to Stornoway.

The Highland Wildlife Park's female bear Victoria has reached the grand old age of 28.

Forecasters are warning of a potential danger to life due to flying debris, with travel disruption.

The health secretary made the latest apology after being accused of misleading parliament by opposition MSPs.

Two men, aged 29 and 28, were arrested in connection with serious and organised crime in Falkirk.

Joseph Dix and Macauley Ruddock, both from Somerset, have been found guilty of Andrew Main's murder.

The Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow opened on 13 January, letting people take substances under supervision.

Iain Packer was convicted of murdering Emma last year - 19 years after first being identified as a suspect.

The family of a Dundee boy killed in a collision in 1989 welcome a new police plea for information.

James Maris, 19, used the Christmas gift in a bid to make the weapon in his family home in Perthshire.

The family of Donnie MacRae, who died aged 33 in a prisoner-of-war camp hospital, want his remains reunited with his body.

Donald Trump's mother Mary Anne MacLeod grew up on the Hebridean island of Lewis.

Women who tried to report Christopher Harkins said they felt "dismissed" when they approached Police Scotland.

A police officer who was one of the first on the scene speaks to BBC Scotland News about the case.

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

The President's vow to use tariffs to protect America could have negative effects on Scotland's economy.

And Trump’s first 24 hours back in the White House.

Harkins' scams included pretending to book romantic holidays for women he met on dating apps.

The mother of a young woman who died four years ago tells the BBC she believes police were too quick to conclude her daughter had killed herself.

Former Scotland, Manchester United and Manchester City striker Denis Law has died at the age of 84.

Forensic scientist Joanne Cochrane used DNA testing on evidence that had been in storage for years.

Scott Allan was 14 when his sister Katie was convicted. She died a year later.

Images from the life and career of Scottish football great Denis Law, who has passed away at the age of 84.

The King visited The Gate which provides support to people facing homelessness and food insecurity.

Competitors in the 268-mile Spine Race faced chest-high snow drifts and freezing conditions in their gruelling journey from Derbyshire to the Scottish Borders.

Two missing sisters had not told relatives they planned to "immediately" move out of their rented Aberdeen flat, their brother has said.

MV Glen Sannox has started carrying passengers between the Scottish mainland and the island of Arran.

Police are treating the deaths of the 36-year-old man and six-year-old girl as unexplained.

Forecasters are warning of a potential danger to life due to flying debris, with travel disruption.

Elizabeth Ann Sweeney is charged with killing Neil Jolly with a kettle or unknown implement.

A housing association secures an £18.7m investment towards its plans to build hundreds of homes.

The family of a Dundee boy killed in a collision in 1989 welcome a new police plea for information.

Motherwell have "had a couple of offers from a club" for 18-year-old midfielder Lennon Miller that were "miles away from our valuation", chief executive Brian Caldwell reveals.

Gregor Townsend says Scotland "have to be able to cope with injuries" after losing captain Sione Tuipulotu for the Six Nations.

Former Scotland and Arsenal defender Jen Beattie announces her retirement after a successful 16-year career.

Young Boys have had a staggeringly bad season as they visit Celtic Park in the Champions League with a new boss, writes BBC Scotland's Alasdair Lamont.