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The former Conservative minister and Scottish Tory treasurer has been officially unveiled by Nigel Farage.

The first minister says people have a right to protest but it is unacceptable when it becomes "threatening".

National strike action by the EIS union over teachers' workloads could potentially close almost every school in Scotland.

Frenchman Sebastien Raichon is first to the Borders finish in the 268-mile (430km) Montane Spine Race.

The Scottish government said it was committed to a return of the ferry next year and provision of some services this year.

Torwoodlee House sits on an estate which has been home to the Pringle family since the 1500s.

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.

The club has spoken out after a pyrotechnic was thrown on to its pitch last week.

Inspectors raised concerns last year about some of the care provided at Western Isles Hospital.

Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.

Lord Colbeck will succeed Lord Bracadale as chair of the inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh in Kirkcaldy in May 2015.

As the dust settles on the Scottish Budget announcement, what are we left with? A tight squeeze, and some hidden obstacles.

Anas Sarwar says his party will not vote against the SNP administration's £68bn tax and spending plans.

BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Scottish budget is likely to affect different groups across the country.

Tax consultants at Deloitte have put together an analysis of how income tax changes in Scotland could affect your pay next year.

Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

A summary of the main points from the Scottish government's draft budget for the coming financial year.

Shona Robison has outlined tax and spending plans for the year ahead.

People in Scotland tell BBC News what they need to hear in Shona Robison's Scottish Budget.

The police, fire service and prison service had all asked for extra funding to strengthen their numbers and resources.

Pregnant Then Screwed on our 'hugely expensive' system.

The Strathpuffer race involves laps of a track through a Highland forest.

Conservationists are working to restore the Caledonian pine forest to boost the country's bio-diversity.

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

A year ago, four lynx were on the loose in the snowy Cairngorms - sparking a mystery that remains unsolved.

National strike action by the EIS union over teachers' workloads could potentially close almost every school in Scotland.

The new £45m facility will provide education for nursery, primary and secondary pupils on one site.

The Peterhead-registered Honeybourne III was south of Newhaven when the incident happened in 2023.

Frenchman Sebastien Raichon is first to the Borders finish in the 268-mile (430km) Montane Spine Race.

The first minister says people have a right to protest but it is unacceptable when it becomes "threatening".

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.

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.

Liverpool's Andy Robertson on contract talks, a "stressful summer" and why he "wants to play" rather than sit on the bench.

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson aims a strongly worded tirade towards his players after they slumped to a fourth straight defeat - against 10-man Hearts.