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5 December 2025

Gillian Smart stands by a weather map showing fairly clear skies over Scotland on Wednesday at 05:00

Weather forecast for Perseid meteor shower

The weather forecast for viewing the Perseid meteor shower in skies over Scotland.

Two fishing boats near Fort William as waves smash into their sides amid stormy seas.

Damage and disruption as Storm Floris crashes into UK

An amber warning has been in force for much of Scotland as Storm Floris brings high wind gusts.

The interior of a helicopter in flight, with an engineer in the passenger seat and pylons in the background.

Taking to the skies to inspect Scotland's power lines

Several times a year, engineers carry out inspections of Scotland's pylons using a helicopter.

BBC Weather presenter Kirsteen Macdonald stands in front of a Belladrum graphic

Belladrum music festival weather forecast

Here's your Belladrum festival weather forecast for the weekend ahead in the Highlands.

Composite image of two plane spotters holding a camera and the other holding binoculars

Planespotters gather to catch glimpse of Air Force One

Thousands of people have gathered at Prestwick Airport to watch Donald Trump's arrival onboard Air Force One.

A composite image with BBC journalist James Cook outside a large hotel wearing a grey shirt, and President Donald Trump on the right playing golf, wearing a navy jumper and his signature red 'Make America Great Again' cap..

Trump heads to Scotland: What to expect from his visit

The BBC's James Cook explains the significance of US President Donald Trump's visit to Scotland.

Woman standing in the street, she has long hair and a pink jumpsuit and a microphone.

Here's why I gave blood for the very first time

Giving blood can be a daunting idea for some, so we looked at exactly what is involved.

Irvine Welsh and Katie Razzall in Leith. He is pointing up at a building.

Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting, its sequel and modern-day malaise

The Scottish author speaks to the BBC ahead of the launch of his new book, Men in Love.

A girl stapling a missing dog poster to a tree

Watch: Searching for therapy dog lost in Scottish Highlands

Louie the golden retriever has been missing for two weeks, after he "slipped his lead".

JJ Chalmers in the Scotcast studio wearing a white t-shirt and black-rimmed glasses. He is facing the camera and talking into a pink microphone with the word 'Scotcast' on it.

'I was lucky to survive bomb explosion in Afghanistan'

Composite image of BBC reporter David Cowan standing on a street in Spain and a CCTV screengrab on the right from inside a bar.

BBC reports from scene of gangland shooting at Spanish bar

CCTV shows Ross Monaghan's final moments in a bar in Spain after Eddie Lyons Jnr was gunned down outside.

Aberdeen Gospel Choir singing and clapping their hands, wearing purple and gold robes and standing in front of a stained glass window

Gospel choir celebrate Aberdeen's Scottish Cup win

Woman in a pink cardigan with two girls in sweaters on either side

Inside the tiny Highland school with just two pupils

Duror Primary in the Highlands has been saved after locals campaigned to stop its planned closure.

Thomas Kerr has short hair, glasses, wears a blue shirt and navy jacket

'Nigel Farage will campaign on the streets in Scotland'

Reform UK's Thomas Kerr says the Reform leader is excited by the opportunity for his party in Scotland.

Roz Foyer has short dark hair and holds a microphone up to her mouth while she speaks

Single-sex spaces advice 'problematic', says STUC

Roz Foyer questioned the Supreme Court's ruling on gender.

Amy Macdonald standing in a shopping centre, she has long dark hair and is wearing a white jacket.

Amy Macdonald on how to cope with exam stresses

Amy Macdonald shares her tips on how to cope with exam stress.

Sam Heughan wears white t-shirt and blue jacket in well-lit room, a bunch of pink flowers are on a table behind him

'Outlander brought me home to Scotland'

Anna Campbell-Jones is in a BBC news studio, wearing glasses and a blue shirt, she has grey hair and is smiling

'We can tell which homes belong to which owners - just by looking at them'

Julia is wearing a maroon top while sitting at a white table in a kitchen facing Keith, who is wearing a red top. They are both holding mugs.

The married couple on opposite sides at Hampden

For Women Scotland women celebrating with arms in the air

Watch: Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman... in 65 seconds

Watch: Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman... in 65 seconds

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