Scotland

A motorway with a blue sign showing the exit the Erskine Bridge at junction 30

Pedestrian dies after being struck by car on M8 near Glasgow Airport

The motorway was shut in both directions between junctions 29 and 30 after the 45-year-old was hit by a Mini shortly before midnight.

2 hrs ago

Glasgow & West Scotland

Rangers' Nicolas Raskin (L) and Celtic's Colby Donovan in action during a Premier Sports Cup Quarter-Final match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox.

Police officer assaulted during Old Firm cup match

The force said a 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident during the Premier Sports Cup game.

28 mins ago

Glasgow & West Scotland

Dominant Kerr wins $150k with GB's first Ultimate title

Josh Kerr ends a sensational season by winning the Ultimate Championship 1500m title as the inaugural edition of athletics' new global event concludes.

16 hrs ago

Athletics

Reopening popular woodland walk will cost £30,000

Tank Wood in Moffat has been closed to the public for nearly a year due to safety concerns.

6 hrs ago

South Scotland

Hector Patemore wearing a red and black jacket, flat cap and glasses. He is hillwalking with two children, whose faces are blurred.

Concerns grow for hillwalker from Belgium missing on Isle of Skye

Hector Patemore was last seen at about 10:45 on Sunday morning when he left Glenbrittle Youth Hostel near Torrin to begin his walk.

2 hrs ago

Highlands & Islands

Two men in dark suits, Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney, standing in front of two saltire flags and an ornate fireplace.

Photo call or 'pivotal moment' - How significant is leaders summit?

The first minister will meet the leaders of Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein in Cardiff on Monday.

6 hrs ago

A photo of an elderly person's hands which are resting on their lap and on the arm of a black chair. The person is wearing a purple knitted jumper.

Care home facing closure after inspectors raise safety concerns

The home in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has had its contract cancelled, with 24 jobs said to be at risk.

6 hrs ago

NE, Orkney & Shetland

In pictures: Thousands flock to Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling

The event, featuring a host of bands, singers and Radio 2 DJs is taking place at the foot of Stirling Castle.

McInnes delivers togetherness & intensity in Old Firm gobsmacker

BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English analyses Rangers' convincing Old Firm victory over Celtic at Ibrox.

Two officers in white hazmat suits and head coverings in a garden. One of them is carrying a camera. There is also a uniformed police officer in the garden and a camera on a tripod. There are also wheelie bins and fences.

Police probe use of firearm after man found dead in Armadale

Police were called to Harestanes Road at about 11:50 on Saturday where a 35-year-old man was pronounced dead.

A man and woman sit closely together in a softly lit room, looking at each other over the top of an open laptop. Bright daylight streams through a window behind them, framed by dark curtains. The woman is wearing a pink jumper and dungarees, while the man is wearing a white T-shirt and has dark hair and a beard.

'Forget Notting Hill - we set our new romcom in the east end of Glasgow'

Romantic comedy Premature is out in cinemas next Friday, despite a microscopic budget.

Blue police sign on a road with white writing that says Police Accident.

Man, 38, dies after three-vehicle crash in Scottish Borders

Police said the crash happened at about 21:00 on Saturday near St Boswells.

Features and analysis

Your pictures of Scotland

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

A selfie of two people standing in front of snow-covered trees. The person on the left has their face blurred. The man on the right is smiling, and wearing a beige hoodie under a black North Face puffer jacket.

I was weeks from marrying a violent serial rapist - my loved ones saved my life

Amy, not her real name, has told the BBC how her family and friends sent crucial evidence to police which led to the arrest of rapist Christopher Malcolm.

A young woman, Melanie Wilson, smiling at the camera inside a shop, with bright autumnal tree leaves next to her.

I moved my shop 20 miles because I couldn't afford £300 a week on fuel

People in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, tell BBC Scotland News the impact rising petrol prices is having.

Scotcast: Why are so many young men committing sex crimes?

Karyn McCluskey and Tony Lenehan KC on rising violence against women.

A birds eye view of St Andrews with a ruined cathedral next to the sea in the foreground, and the rest of the town in the background

Are wealthy buyers stoking St Andrews' housing crisis?

New figures shows nearly one in five properties in St Andrews were registered to an address outside of Scotland when purchased.

News from around Scotland

Police probe use of firearm after man found dead in Armadale

Police were called to Harestanes Road at about 11:50 on Saturday where a 35-year-old man was pronounced dead.

Concerns grow for hillwalker from Belgium missing on Isle of Skye

Hector Patemore was last seen at about 10:45 on Sunday morning when he left Glenbrittle Youth Hostel near Torrin to begin his walk.

Care home facing closure after inspectors raise safety concerns

The home in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has had its contract cancelled, with 24 jobs said to be at risk.

A sign saying Tank Wood next to a path through a wooded area

Reopening popular woodland walk will cost £30,000

Tank Wood in Moffat has been closed to the public for nearly a year due to safety concerns.

In pictures: Thousands flock to Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling

The event, featuring a host of bands, singers and Radio 2 DJs is taking place at the foot of Stirling Castle.

Sport

Scottish players who could be included in the national squad

Time for Pocognoli to pick - who could be named in new-look Scotland squad?

Sebastien Pocognoli will name his first Scotland squad on Tuesday, but what can we expect? Will the new head coach use this clean slate as time to call upon new names? BBC Sport Scotland takes a look at the potential candidates...

Ferguson-esque Neil 'ran the show' for Rangers

Peter Lovenrkands believes there were shades of Barry Ferguson in Dan Neil's performance on Sunday as Rangers stormed into the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals at Celtic's expense.

Josh Kerr celebrates with his Ultimate Championship trophy after winning the men's 1500m

Dominant Kerr wins $150k with GB's first Ultimate title

Josh Kerr ends a sensational season by winning the Ultimate Championship 1500m title as the inaugural edition of athletics' new global event concludes.