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A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.

Newly published legal advice is creating a row over the independence of an independent inquiry.

Newly-built Spirit of Tasmania is too large to fit the port facilities in Tasmania, so will be stored at Port of Leith.

Thirty years after its controversial formation, the Highland club is fighting for survival.

Victorian Strathpeffer Pavilion is said to be haunted by a cast of ghosts.

The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber is thought to be at least 1,000 years old.

It is one of four secured creditors who helped fund the overhaul of Moat Brae in Dumfries.

Rangers are "free of any litigation claims for first time in over a decade" as they posted a £17.2m loss despite what the Scottish Premiership club say are record revenue and income figures for the year to June.

Police were called to reports of a male youth having gone overboard a ferry near Gourock at about 09:25.

The number of people murdered or killed in Scotland rose by 10% last year but is still the third lowest since records began.

Campaigners want a replacement for the complex built on the same site after the local authority moved to demolish it.

More than half of primary schools in the area are closed because of the strike over pay.

Flats were cleared while a controlled explosion was carried out on a "device" found during death inquiry.

A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.

Two thousand images and 180,000 prison records from the Victorian era have been unveiled by the Scotland’s People website.

Russell Findlay set out his stall in his first major speech since becoming party leader

Dr Reith came up with the idea for insulin pens, which soon replaced syringes as the way to take the drug.

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

Kilmarnock residents set to celebrate so-called "Killieween" six days before Halloween itself.

The former first minister's funeral and burial is attended by family and close friends only.

A plane carrying Alex Salmond's body has left North Macedonia and is being flown back to Scotland.

MPs from across the political spectrum paid tribute to Alex Salmond at Westminster, where he served for 25 years.

The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence.

The 69-year old was first minister for seven years but resigned after losing the 2014 referendum.

The former Scottish first minister was a politician who rarely missed a media opportunity.

Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.

Our political editor writes that the late ex first minister was "waspish, pugnacious, unrelenting, engaging".

The UK Budget needs to invest in services and infrastructure in order to bring about an end to austerity, the Scottish finance secretary says.

A family-run croft in Shetland has made history by exporting oysters for what is thought to be the first time in more than130 years.

Medical students banned from university in Afghanistan describe their joy after resuming their studies in Scotland.

A woman whose best friend stole from a charity set up in memory of her daughter believes her crimes were fuelled by greed.

Former Beechgrove Garden presenter and "Scottish national treasure" Jim McColl has died aged 89.

Storm Ashley could cause gusts of up to 70-80 mph (113-129km/h) in some areas of Scotland.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pays tribute to the 'lasting legacy' of Alex Salmond.

The BBC has been given an exclusive insight into the training of police horses when it comes to dealing with public order.

Campaigners want a replacement for the complex built on the same site after the local authority moved to demolish it.

Thirty years after its controversial formation, the Highland club is fighting for survival.

A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.

It is one of four secured creditors who helped fund the overhaul of Moat Brae in Dumfries.

More than half of primary schools in the area are closed because of the strike over pay.

Rangers are "free of any litigation claims for first time in over a decade" as they posted a £17.2m loss despite what the Scottish Premiership club say are record revenue and income figures for the year to June.

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin reveals that he has received some advice about leadership from legendary former Dons boss Sir Alex Ferguson.