Bridge or tunnel linking Mull and mainland to be considered

The National Islands Plan calls for "detailed appraisals" to be carried out about setting up three fixed links across parts of Scotland

25th, February 2026, 10:59pm

Busting the tobacco bandits with Boo the dog

BBC Scotland News meets the four-legged secret weapon on the front line in the war on illicit tobacco sales.

25th, February 2026, 10:54pm

Lord advocate again defends her actions over Murrell memos

The Lord advocate was called to answer questions at the Scottish Parliament for the second time in a week.

25th, February 2026, 10:47pm

Scottish Budget passes after vote at Holyrood

Shona Robison's spending plans for the next year were approved by the Scottish Parliament.

25th, February 2026, 09:31pm

Disabled woman 'trapped' in flat during close fire

Susan McLaughlin had to remain in her flat while fire crews tackled a suspected deliberate fire which spread to a common close.

25th, February 2026, 08:14pm

Scottish Budget passed after Greens and Lib Dems lend support

Shona Robison's spending plans for the next year were approved by the Scottish Parliament.

25th, February 2026, 08:08pm

VAR 'debilitating' for referees - Celtic's O'Neill

Martin O'Neill is of the view VAR is "debilitating" for officials on the pitch as he brands the Scottish FA process for appealing against decisions "worthless".

25th, February 2026, 06:53pm

Sainsbury's 'thrilled' by empty Homebase site approval

The move will allow the supermarket giant to open in Dumfries for the first time.

25th, February 2026, 05:11pm

Inside the 'Salmond files'

Thousands of documents from James Hamilton's investigation have been released.

25th, February 2026, 05:00pm

Scottish government orders public inquiry into grooming gangs

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth says the government will "act decisively" to protect children from harm.

25th, February 2026, 04:10pm