Scotland

A picture of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital taken from below, looking up to the grey, purple and pink building. An NHS sign with the hospital's name sits in the foreground.

Sarwar calls for Swinney and Sturgeon to be investigated over QEUH

The Scottish Labour leader says complications at the hospital were "the biggest scandal in the history of the Scottish Parliament".

35 mins ago

Scotland

Peter Murrell, who is bald with glasses, in a close-up shot. He is wearing a dark suit, white shirt.

Peter Murrell due in court over embezzlement charge

The former SNP chief executive was arrested as part of a police investigation into the party's finances.

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Scotland Politics

Fans may be allowed to buy alcohol at Scotland game

Supporters could be allowed to buy alcohol at a Scotland match later this year as part of a plan aimed at lifting the booze ban in Scottish football.

50 mins ago

Warning of heavy rain for north and north-east Scotland

The Met Office says persistent and heavy rain - and high winds - are expected later this week.

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Scotland

A thumb hovers over a touchscreen which shows applications for Facebook, a blue square with a white F, and Facebook messenger, a white square with a blue speech bubble and a white horizontal zig-zag in the middle. The folder for the apps reads "Social Media" at the top of the screen. A third app below shows a ringing phone in a speech bubble in a blue square.

Council apologises after using swear word in social media response

The council's Facebook account used an expletive while explaining that roadworks in Forfar and Kirriemuir were essential.

6 hrs ago

Tayside & Central Scotland

A large office building taped off with the sign Rockstar North above the door on a rainy day.

Emergency services called after explosion at Rockstar North offices

Fire crews went to the building in Edinburgh at about 05:00 to deal with structural damage.

2 hrs ago

Edinburgh, Fife & East

The Glasgow School of Sport building - playing fields are outside the building, which is a mix of sandstone bricks and grey/white.

Glasgow School of Sport closure could be pushed back to 2029

It had been proposed to close Glasgow School of Sport, based at Bellahouston Academy, in June due to funding problems.

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Glasgow & West Scotland

Louise Fraser at her graduation. She has long, black hair and is wearing a black and red graduation gown. There are people in the background who have been blurred.

Teachers on supply list for years or leaving country due to job shortages

Scottish government figures shows that most newly qualified teachers in Scotland are no longer getting permanent jobs, especially in primary schools.

Scientists discover potential new cancer treatment

The research focused on the genetic faults that allow the disease to hijack a signalling system in the body.

A street of modern houses with cars parked on the pavement

Crossbow fired at Glasgow house in 'targeted attack'

The incident took place about 19:10 at Plenshin Court in the city's Priesthill area.

A grey ship on the water. It has a yellow and black strip on its side

Minister rules out national security status for new fisheries ships

A call to redesignate planned vessels to boost their chances of being built in the UK are rejected.

Kenny McLean celebrates sending Scotland to the 2026 World Cup with a win over Denmark.

Football worth over £800m to Scottish economy

Research by the Fraser of Allander Institute finds that the beautiful game supports more than 14,000 jobs across the country.

Features and analysis

Is Swinney respecting the Supreme Court on gender?

The looming court battle over where transgender prisoners are housed.

A bald man stares directly at the camera with a serious expression on his face. He is wearing a blue hooded anorak. A river and buildings can be seen blurred in the background.

Cancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infections

John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter's experiences "must continue to echo beyond her lifetime".

A small robin perches on a stone seawall beneath blue railings, with the iconic red Forth Bridge spanning calm waters under a cloudy winter sky.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Oscar and Erica McLennan sit on either side of their wee boy Ian. Oscar is wearing a yellow shirt with white top undeneath, and is looking sideways at his wife and son. Ian is grinning cheerfully into the camera while being hugged by Erica, a woman with blonde hair and a white top on. They appear to be sitting outside, with glass panes behind them.

Music inspired by lost toddler son helped ease songwriter's grief

Oscar McLennan's son Ian died when he was just three years old, after a kitchen unit fell on the child.

The projection shows young people smiling. The light also has a stripey effect.

In pictures: Light show kicks off Dingwall 800 celebrations

Saturday's Bright Burgh Trail event was the start of a series of events to take place this year.

News from around Scotland

Emergency services called after explosion at Rockstar North offices

Fire crews went to the building in Edinburgh at about 05:00 to deal with structural damage.

A row of pipers lead the torchlight procession through Fort William. The pipers are wearing different tartans and behind them a large number of people carry flaming torches.

Mòd brought millions to Lochaber economy, says report

Last year's celebration of Gaelic language and culture was held in Fort William.

a man holds a black umbrella above his head as he walks along a street

Warning of heavy rain for north and north-east Scotland

The Met Office says persistent and heavy rain - and high winds - are expected later this week.

A group of male Fleet Bay Inshore Rescue Service trustees are standing in front of their current rescue boat alongside a representative from HM Coastguard

Lifeboat plea for south of Scotland bays

Fleet and Wigtown bays have been left without a dedicated lifeboat service due to the introduction of new rules about rescue crafts.

Council apologises after using swear word in social media response

The council's Facebook account used an expletive while explaining that roadworks in Forfar and Kirriemuir were essential.

Sport

Football worth over £800m to Scottish economy

Research by the Fraser of Allander Institute finds that the beautiful game supports more than 14,000 jobs across the country.

Who will win title race between Hearts, Celtic & Rangers?

Charlie Adam, Paul Hartley and Barrie McKay give their thoughts about a three-horse Scottish title race between Heart of Midlothian, Celtic and Rangers.

Fans may be allowed to buy alcohol at Scotland game

Supporters could be allowed to buy alcohol at a Scotland match later this year as part of a plan aimed at lifting the booze ban in Scottish football.

Robert MacIntyre sizes up a putt in Hawaii

MacIntyre laments breaking putter after fourth-place finish

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre cards a best-of-the-day 63 to finish in a share of fourth at the PGA Tour's season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii but blames his "attitude" earlier in the tournament for falling short of the title.

Fearnley seeks confidence boost after early exit

After a sharp rise in the world rankings, Britain's Jacob Fearnley faces a new challenge with his place in the top 100 jeopardised by an early Australian Open exit.