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The Crown Office tells BBC News it has been unable to find a non-Scottish force to take on the task.

Independent MSP Ash Regan's bill would make it a criminal offence to pay for sex in Scotland.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Tuesday and Wednesday.

The fees charged at both airports will rise to £7 for 15 minutes from Tuesday.

The Kirkcaldy team said its rainbow jerseys would only be worn during the warm-up to respect its players' beliefs.

Qualifications Scotland announces a major review of the exams system saying it wants to ensure they are "absolutely fit for purpose".

Some rural distilleries have closed visitor centres while others have cutr opening hours due to less footfall and difficulties finding staff.

A 6th Century burial ground and two Iron Age roundhouses have been discovered at Windhill near Muir of Ord.

Aberdeenshire-born Rachel Groves leads the Scolty Harp Ensemble in the north-east of Scotland..

Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams have announced adult single fares are to go up from £2.20 to £2.40.

Police officers found the cultivation in a building in Friars Vennel on Sunday afternoon.

Susan Dick only discovered West Dunbartonshire Council were carrying out work when bulldozers appeared.

About 114,000 people attended shows throughout the 18-day festival in Glasgow.

The 10,500-acre Tarras Valley reserve is being scoured for the presence of the tiny harvest mouse.

The Scottish Parliament committee is concerned that people are waiting years for neurodevelopmental assessments.

The body responsible for managing the UK's airspace opposes the project in southern Scotland.

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

The growing campaign to keep children off smartphones and social media.

Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse.

Seven patient deaths at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital site are being investigated by Scotland's prosecution and death investigation service.

From The Traitors to high fashion, tartan is making a comeback as designers turn to the Scottish heritage style.

Volunteers restoring a former Edinburgh nuclear bunker are worried someone will be hurt because of safety issues.

The row over the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry continues to evolve with leaders trading increasingly barbed accusations.

William Brydson, who was "head of care" at a Newton Stewart boarding school, has been jailed for a litany of offences.

The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader represented Orkney for more than 30 years.

Dr Leila El Alti gave birth to daughter Aurora by "maternal-assisted C-section" at University Hospital Wishaw.

Designers for the redevelopment of Argyle House in Edinburgh say some materials may be able to be reused in a new building.

The discovery was made last week in a former school in Wick.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Police officers found the cultivation in a building in Friars Vennel on Sunday afternoon.

The 42-year-old made sexual remarks to women, leaving them "distressed and terrified".

Nottingham Forest table a third offer for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels worth up to £25m.

Seventeen Scottish athletes, across four different sports, will be part of Team GB's 53-strong delegation for this month's Winter Olympics in Italy.

Motherwell insist top scorer Tawanda Maswanhise will not be sold this window, despite reported deadline day interest from Anderlecht.

Centre Huw Jones says Scotland cannot continue to pass up opportunities after flattering to deceive in recent years.