NewsScotlandScotland Politics'They're a nightmare' - councils pay £2m in pothole claimsScottish councils paid out more than £2m to drivers for pothole-inflicted vehicle damage over the past five years, a BBC investigation has found.3 hrs agoScotland PoliticsSmall number of people in Scotland linked to hantavirus outbreakThere are no known cases of the virus in Scotland and the risk to public is very low, Public Health Scotland says.7 hrs agoScotlandGlasgow City Council favours plans to demolish stretch of M8Work to the Woodside Viaducts, which carry the M8 through the north of Glasgow, has been ongoing for years.11 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandHow an invasion in high-end lycra boosts our townThousands of riders swell the population of Gatehouse of Fleet for an elite gravel racing weekend.3 hrs agoSouth ScotlandMSPs sworn in at Holyrood before electing new presiding officerKenneth Gibson has seen off competition from two party rivals and Lib Dem Liam McArthur to land the job.6 hrs agoScotland Politics'Sunset Song church' sold after community bid failsArbuthnott Church in Kincardineshire was the inspiration for book and its author is buried in the graveyard.3 hrs agoNE, Orkney & ShetlandThe village club one game away from the football big timePart-timers Brora Rangers are potentially one game away from promotion to League Two. 3 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsMan who filmed his victim jailed for life for torture and murder Jordan Honeyman, 31, attacked and tortured Alan Lawson with a weapon at his home in Largs in February 2024.Scot among 12 most wanted fugitives with links to SpainDerek McGraw Ferguson, 62, is thought to have fled Scotland after a man was shot dead outside a pub in 2007. Invasive stoats spread to Orkney's outer islesIt was pictured on a camera set up in Rousay - swimming distance from Orkney's Mainland. Hearts superfans remain 'supremely confident' for title win over CelticA 99th-minute penalty against Motherwell kept Celtic's title hopes alive, but Jambos maintain their team will win the Scottish Premiership.Catholic Church site in Edinburgh to be sold after nearly 200 yearsThe Gillis Centre Complex in Edinburgh will be sold by the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh in September. Features and analysisPolitics Show: Streeting moves on StarmerPolitical analysis with Natalie Higgins, David Wallace Lockhart and Paul Hutcheon.Magnus the wandering walrus swaps Scotland for NorwayThe young male - who was named Magnus during his travels - is spotted again after crossing the North Sea.World's first international football stadium given protected status The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas ownersMore than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.Your pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.News from around ScotlandHearts superfans remain 'supremely confident' for title win over CelticA 99th-minute penalty against Motherwell kept Celtic's title hopes alive, but Jambos maintain their team will win the Scottish Premiership.The village club one game away from the football big timePart-timers Brora Rangers are potentially one game away from promotion to League Two. 'They're a nightmare' - councils pay £2m in pothole claimsScottish councils paid out more than £2m to drivers for pothole-inflicted vehicle damage over the past five years, a BBC investigation has found.How an invasion in high-end lycra boosts our townThousands of riders swell the population of Gatehouse of Fleet for an elite gravel racing weekend.Eljamel inquiry 'no further forward' over fire safety issueIn-person evidence sessions into the disgraced surgeon have been delayed as a resultSportNancy rues lack of time in first interview since 'beautiful' 33-day Celtic spellWilfried Nancy describes his 33-day tenure as Celtic manager as a "beautiful experience" but contends it's a "no brainer" that he didn't get long enough to change the culture and impose his way of doings things at the club.Tavernier 'hurt' at missing out on farewell Ibrox appearanceDeparting Rangers captain James Tavernier says he "felt deeply hurt and let down" and that "the situation could and should have been handled much better" after missing out on a farewell appearance at Ibrox.MacIntyre must let success happen - MontgomerieColin Montgomerie urges Robert MacIntyre "to be a little more patient and let it happen" as his fellow Scot chases a first major championship.Hibs inflict Rangers' fourth defeat in row amid Tavernier controversyHibernian inflict Rangers' fourth successive Scottish Premiership defeat as Dane Scarlett strikes in the 90th minute to secure victory at Ibrox.Motherwell say no bid for Berthel Askou amid Toulouse talk Motherwell insist they have received no approach for manager Jens Berthel Askou amid reports linking the Dane with French Ligue 1 side Toulouse.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 updates7 hrs agoSmall number of people in Scotland linked to hantavirus outbreakThere are no known cases of the virus in Scotland and the risk to public is very low, Public Health Scotland says.7 hrs ago11 hrs agoScotland top CWCL2 after narrow win over USAScotland triumph in another nail-biting match as they beat USA by two runs and move to the top of Cricket World Cup League 2 after rain affected proceedings again in Nepal.11 hrs ago13 hrs agoHearts superfans remain 'supremely confident' for title win over CelticA 99th-minute penalty against Motherwell kept Celtic's title hopes alive, but Jambos maintain their team will win the Scottish Premiership.13 hrs ago19 hrs agoScotland's papers: Streeting set to move on Starmer and 'fight to the finish'A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.19 hrs ago1 day ago'Normal service' due to resume on CalMac routes after weeks of disruptionCalMac says the past few weeks were "immensely challenging" due to the number of boats out of action.1 day ago1 day agoScotland & USA in Nepal 2026Fixtures, reports, results and scorecards from Scotland's one-day international tri-series in Nepal, also featuring the USA.1 day ago2 days agoScotland's papers: PM 'clings on' and 'independence on agenda'A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.2 days ago2 days agoYour pictures of Scotland: 1 May - 8 MayA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.2 days ago2 days agoExpert calls for safety review at Scotland's troubled superhospitalAndrew Poplett says it is "incredibly difficult" to say whether the hospital is safe or unsafe for all patients. 2 days ago...
