NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsScottish firefighters help earthquake rescue efforts in VenezuelaGavin Brown, Ian Hodgson and Brian Richards travelled to South America after the twin earthquakes struck on 24 June.8 hrs agoScotlandSecurity staff strikes averted at Aberdeen AirportThe strikes, involving baggage screening staff, were due begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".9 hrs agoScotlandMan arrested over rape of 16-year-old girl in Glasgow parkPolice Scotland said the teenager was assaulted in Springburn Park between 20:30 and 21:15 on Friday 26 June.10 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandCouncillor resigns after row over rapist taxi driver's licence decisionJohn Grafton says another decision could have been made on the offender's operator's licence.14 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsTartan Army's World Cup traffic cone high jinks are taking over ScotlandScotland fans' coning of statues during the World Cup has led to a surge in the practice back home, but not everyone has welcomed it.8 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastIn pictures: Royal Week brings King and Queen to ScotlandThe traditional Royal Week has seen ceremonies and public events bring King Charles and Queen Camilla to Scotland.8 hrs agoScotlandWhy does a Dutch World Cup star share his name with a Scottish town?How Denzel Dumfries' surname ended up on the small Caribbean island of his ancestors.8 hrs agoSouth ScotlandGreek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman in CreteThe man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.Ex-PE teacher who hit pupils with golf balls found guilty of abuseA court heard Michael Neil locked children in the gym hall at Kerelaw in Stevenston, North Ayrshire.Son who killed mother to be kept in psychiatric hospitalMiriam MacDonald died the day after she was stabbed in the neck by Fraser Thomas as she rang police to report him for trying to poison his father.'Total mayhem': Staff tell of escalating pupil violence at Fraserburgh AcademyStaff tell of teachers and other workers being slapped, and bottles thrown in corridors.Edinburgh University ditches 150-year-old graduation cap tradition The Geneva Bonnet, also known as the John Knox Cap, will no longer be used to tap the head of graduating students.Features and analysisYour pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.Scotcast: The seagull debate: to cull or conserve?Are seagulls a casualty of the culture wars?King Charles takes part in historic Borders hand ba' gameThe King gets proceedings under way in the Jedburgh sporting battle which dates back centuries.Rare antique silver collection discovered in atticThe collection of silver items goes on sale a Elmwood's auction house on Friday.The parents fighting the closure of the smallest secondary in ScotlandDalry Secondary in a rural corner of south-west Scotland is due to have just eight pupils by August.News from around ScotlandTartan Army's World Cup traffic cone high jinks are taking over ScotlandScotland fans' coning of statues during the World Cup has led to a surge in the practice back home, but not everyone has welcomed it.Councillor resigns after row over rapist taxi driver's licence decisionJohn Grafton says another decision could have been made on the offender's operator's licence.'Total mayhem': Staff tell of escalating pupil violence at Fraserburgh AcademyStaff tell of teachers and other workers being slapped, and bottles thrown in corridors.Why does a Dutch World Cup star share his name with a Scottish town?How Denzel Dumfries' surname ended up on the small Caribbean island of his ancestors.Coastguard rescues climber from cliffs at St CyrusA multi-agency rescue operation was launched after the climber got into difficulty on Thursday night.The video playlistThe 17-year fight for justice for woman murdered in Crete0:00Commonwealth Games artwork aims to get you thinking0:00Snow leopard cubs take their first steps outside0:00Scotland's first gull ranger wants to boost their image0:00King's close encounter with street ball game scrum0:00Games baton relay starts Scottish leg in Glasgow0:00Could underwater tunnels be built in Shetland?0:00'I see tourists pee in front of my house' 0:00Is there about to be another heatwave in Scotland?0:00How do Scots feel about Steve Clarke resigning?0:00Scotland fans reflect as they arrive back in Glasgow0:00'Glad we got out alive' after suspected lightning strike0:00Unregulated sperm donor use 'on the rise'0:00See how huge bands of lightning spread across Scotland0:00Heatwave set to end with thunderstorms on the way0:00Commonwealth Games hopes for banned swimmer's twin daughters0:00Heatwave? Not in Shetland0:00SportAir miles, altitude, Pumas & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summerPlaying Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.Former Celtic boss Postecoglou takes over at Ronaldo's Al-NassrFormer Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is appointed as head coach of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League - where he will manage Cristiano Ronaldo.What might Robinson's Aberdeen look like this season?As Stephen Robinson gets set for his first full season as Aberdeen head coach, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what his side might look like.Fearnley looks for positives after early Wimbledon exitJacob Fearnley hopes to build on a "good week" at Wimbledon despite a second-round loss to Jaume Munar.No Russell but Gray back for Scotland in ArgentinaFinn Russell will not feature for Scotland in their opening Nations Championship match of the summer series against Argentina, while Jonny Gray makes his return after missing this year's Six Nations.More news on iPlayer and SoundsReporting ScotlandBig stories from across the countryRadio Scotland BreakfastWake up to the stories that matter from across Scotland and the world.Reporting ScotlandMore from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.ScotcastThe BBC's Scottish news podcast.Latest updates8 hrs agoIn pictures: Royal Week brings King and Queen to ScotlandThe traditional Royal Week has seen ceremonies and public events bring King Charles and Queen Camilla to Scotland.8 hrs ago8 hrs agoScottish firefighters help earthquake rescue efforts in VenezuelaGavin Brown, Ian Hodgson and Brian Richards travelled to South America after the twin earthquakes struck on 24 June.8 hrs ago9 hrs agoSecurity staff strikes averted at Aberdeen AirportThe strikes, involving baggage screening staff, were due begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".9 hrs ago13 hrs agoAir miles, altitude, Pumas & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summerPlaying Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.13 hrs ago19 hrs agoBusinessman imported tobacco hidden inside furnitureThe Insolvency Service said Fazle Masum went to "deliberate lengths" to hide what he was doing. 19 hrs ago19 hrs agoRapist police officer accused of earlier attack - but case was droppedCameron Ross was able to continue working as a police officer for six years after he was cleared of an earlier rape allegation.19 hrs ago20 hrs agoCoastguard rescues climber from cliffs at St CyrusA multi-agency rescue operation was launched after the climber got into difficulty on Thursday night.20 hrs ago1 day agoScotland's papers: HES boss quits and attack of the conesA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.1 day ago1 day agoTurner Prize winner's new artwork celebrates River ClydeJasleen Kaur has created sculptures as part of the Glasgow 2026 Festival to coincide with the Commonwealth Games.1 day ago...
