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Scotland


Scotland Politics

A composite image of four women

Lover, liar, predator: How we took back power from the man who controlled us

Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse. 
 24 hrs ago
UK
Sandy Brindley has shoulder length, brown hair. She is wearing a brown coat and looking at the camera. The Scottish Parliament building is blurred behind her.

Head of Rape Crisis Scotland steps down after 24 years

Sandy Brindley began working as a volunteer support worker when she was 21 before leaving to set up Rape Crisis Scotland in 2002.
 14 hrs ago
Scotland

Seven deaths now probed for potential links to Glasgow hospital infections

In some of the cases Scotland's prosecution service is considering whether to bring corporate homicide charges.
 1 day ago
Glasgow & West Scotland

The hospital deaths that could lead to criminal charges

Seven patient deaths at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital site are being investigated by Scotland's prosecution and death investigation service.
 1 day ago
Glasgow & West Scotland
A gravel road, bordered by a stone wall on the left and a mound of earth on the right, winds its way through a fairly barren landscape to some wind turbines

Air traffic control concerns over plans for 200m tall wind turbines

The body responsible for managing the UK's airspace opposes the project in southern Scotland.
 16 hrs ago
Glasgow & West Scotland
Marvin Bartley and David Martindale in the Livingston dugout

Martindale moves upstairs as Bartley becomes Livingston boss

Marvin Bartley becomes Livingston manager with David Martindale taking up a new role as sporting director at the Scottish Premiership bottom club.
 10 hrs ago
Livingston
Jan Hogarth, who chairs the Friends of Wamphray Church steering group, stands in the Rogerson family crypt. She has shoulder length, blonde, wavy hair and is wearing a dark green jumper and a large blue and purple silk scarf.

Fight to save church linked to St Cuthbert and Russian royalty

Residents of Wamphray in southern Scotland need to raise at least £35,000 to buy their local church.
 16 hrs ago
South Scotland


Tomas Cvancara

Cvancara makes mark as Celtic beat Falkirk to go second

Tomas Cvancara marks his home debut with the breakthrough goal as Celtic hold off a stubborn Falkirk challenge to move second in the Scottish Premiership.
A blue and orange bird upside-down on a bird feeder

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Headshots of Caroline Hiscox and Jann Gardner. The first woman on the left as you look at the image is wearing a pink checked shirt with a white collar - she has shoulder length, blonde wavy hair. The woman on the right has long dark hair. She is wearing a pink blouse and a dark suit jacket.

Bosses on six figures at under-fire health boards to get 10% pay rises

The temporary increase for executives at NHS Lothian and Greater Glasgow and Clyde is worth up to £20,000 a year. 
Mikey Moore reacts as goal disallowed

Blunt Rangers' title hopes dented by Hibs stalemate

Blunt Rangers end the weekend six points adrift of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts as their domestic six-game winning run is halted in a goalless draw at Hibernian.
Scotland celebrate success at the Global Qualifier event in Nepal

Scotland beat USA to clinch T20 World Cup place

Scotland book their place at the Women's T20 World Cup with a comfortable 41-run win over the United States in the final Super Six qualification game in Nepal.

Features and analysis


Model wearing a tartan dress made by designer Annabel Stewart.

Why tartan is 'having a moment' in fashion again

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

Fire fears, accidents and emu attacks among safety concerns at Cold War bunker

Volunteers restoring a former Edinburgh nuclear bunker are worried someone will be hurt because of safety issues.
Anas Sarwar, who has short dark hair and is wearing a blue suit, white shirt and tie, is face to face with John Swinney who is bald and is wearing glasses, a dark grey jacket, white shirt and purple tie

Squabbling, U-turns and 'made-up' quotes - who's in the right over the hospital scandal?

The row over the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry continues to evolve with leaders trading increasingly barbed accusations.
A composite image of two women looking straight at the camera in close-up shots. The one on the left has grey hair, and is wearing grey jumpers. The other has blonde hair. She is wearing a black top with a silver chain hanging over it.

A legal blunder allowed the man who abused us at school to escape justice – until now

William Brydson, who was "head of care" at a Newton Stewart boarding school, has been jailed for a litany of offences.
Jim Wallace is standing before the wooden walls of the Assembly Hall in Edinburgh. He is wearing a black ceremonial robe, fastened at his collar, black suit, white shirt and mid-blue tie.

Jim Wallace: Lib Dem who repeatedly stepped in as first minister

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

News from around Scotland


Headshots of Caroline Hiscox and Jann Gardner. The first woman on the left as you look at the image is wearing a pink checked shirt with a white collar - she has shoulder length, blonde wavy hair. The woman on the right has long dark hair. She is wearing a pink blouse and a dark suit jacket.

Bosses on six figures at under-fire health boards to get 10% pay rises

The temporary increase for executives at NHS Lothian and Greater Glasgow and Clyde is worth up to £20,000 a year. 
A grab from the footage which The Green Britain Foundation alleges shows a fish farm worker in the process of dumping a diseased fish into the sea.

Tesco suspends salmon farm after claims diseased fish dumped in loch

Operator Bakkafrost Scotland says there was an "isolated occurrence" at its site in Portree, Skye.
Kilmarnock celebrate

Kilmarnock stun 10-man Aberdeen for first win in 17 games

An inspired Kilmarnock performance against Aberdeen delivers the win, with Dons captain Graeme Shinnie sent off.
A composite image of four women

Lover, liar, predator: How we took back power from the man who controlled us

Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse. 
Grant Laing has shoulder-length, white hair and is wearing a brown blazer and grey shirt The background is light blue

Embezzlement charges against former council leader dropped

Grant Laing stepped down as Perth and Kinross Council leader last year

Sport


Danny Rohl

Does Rangers' title bid hinge on signing new striker?

Andy Halliday questions whether Rangers have the attacking output to win the league after Sunday's goalless draw at Hibernian - but what do the numbers say?
Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill

Celtic close to two signings & eyeing more - O'Neill

Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill reveals two prospective signings are having medicals and hinted the club could do further deals after his team beat Falkirk 2-0 to move above Rangers into second place in the Scottish Premiership.
Scotland celebrate success at the Global Qualifier event in Nepal

Scotland beat USA to clinch T20 World Cup place

Scotland book their place at the Women's T20 World Cup with a comfortable 41-run win over the United States in the final Super Six qualification game in Nepal.
New manager Marvin Bartley inherits a Livingston side from David Martindale that are six points adrift at the bottom

What does Martindale's move upstairs mean for Livingston?

What does David Martindale's move to sporting director role mean for a Livingston side now managed by Marvin Bartley?
Tomas Cvancara

Cvancara makes mark as Celtic beat Falkirk to go second

Tomas Cvancara marks his home debut with the breakthrough goal as Celtic hold off a stubborn Falkirk challenge to move second in the Scottish Premiership.

More news on iPlayer and Sounds


Laura Miller and Laura Goodwin standing behind the Reporting Scotland desk

Reporting Scotland

Big stories from across the country
Laura Maciver and Martin Geissler

Radio Scotland Breakfast

Wake up to the stories that matter from across Scotland and the world.
Amy Irons and Fiona Stalker

Reporting Scotland

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Composite image of three Scotcast presenters in a row

Scotcast

The BBC's Scottish news podcast.

Latest updates


13 hrs ago
 Scotland celebrate success at the Global Qualifier event in Nepal

Scotland beat USA to clinch T20 World Cup place

Scotland book their place at the Women's T20 World Cup with a comfortable 41-run win over the United States in the final Super Six qualification game in Nepal.
 13 hrs ago
14 hrs ago
 Sandy Brindley has shoulder length, brown hair. She is wearing a brown coat and looking at the camera. The Scottish Parliament building is blurred behind her.

Head of Rape Crisis Scotland steps down after 24 years

Sandy Brindley began working as a volunteer support worker when she was 21 before leaving to set up Rape Crisis Scotland in 2002.
 14 hrs ago
15 hrs ago
 Papers composite

Scotland's papers: 14 hospital bug warnings 'ignored' and Fettes facing abuse payouts

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
 15 hrs ago
2 days ago
 Papers composite

Scotland's papers: Complaint against archbishop and Tommy's 'comeback'

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
 2 days ago
2 days ago
 Model wearing a tartan dress made by designer Annabel Stewart.

Why tartan is 'having a moment' in fashion again

From The Traitors to high fashion, tartan is making a comeback as designers turn to the Scottish heritage style.
 2 days ago
2 days ago
 Headshots of Caroline Hiscox and Jann Gardner. The first woman on the left as you look at the image is wearing a pink checked shirt with a white collar - she has shoulder length, blonde wavy hair. The woman on the right has long dark hair. She is wearing a pink blouse and a dark suit jacket.

Bosses on six figures at under-fire health boards to get 10% pay rises

The temporary increase for executives at NHS Lothian and Greater Glasgow and Clyde is worth up to £20,000 a year. 
 2 days ago
2 days ago
 Anas Sarwar, who has short dark hair and is wearing a blue suit, white shirt and tie, is face to face with John Swinney who is bald and is wearing glasses, a dark grey jacket, white shirt and purple tie

Squabbling, U-turns and 'made-up' quotes - who's in the right over the hospital scandal?

The row over the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry continues to evolve with leaders trading increasingly barbed accusations.
 2 days ago
2 days ago
 The three women are standing in their boat holding up red flares as they celebrate finishing their row.

Scottish all-women team completes 3,000-mile Atlantic row

The crew of three started their journey from the Canary Islands in December.
 2 days ago
3 days ago
 Professor Dame Lorna Dawson, a mature lady with auburn hair, glasses on her head and wearing pearl earrings and a pearl necklace smiles at the camera. Behind her on the wall we see a map.

New forensic technique could be 'game changer' for solving sex crime cases

Scientists have found a way to pinpoint what cells in the body a sample of DNA has come from.
 3 days ago
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