NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsMajor Scottish gangland figure Steven Lyons arrested in BaliIt comes after police in Scotland and Spain carried out a series of simultaneous pre-dawn raids on Friday.9 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandCalMac warns of 'critical shortage' as eight ferries now out of actionMV Lord of the Isles, which has been sailing the Oban to Mull route, suspended all sailings on Saturday.9 hrs agoScotlandEight youths charged after bus station murder bidPolice Scotland say the 29-year-old was seriously assaulted in Green Street at about 21:45 on Friday.13 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandMan, 27, arrested after four-car crash in the HighlandsFour people were taken to hospital after the incident, between the villages of Dalwhinnie and Newtonmore, at 14:50 on Friday.11 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsSNP and Greens join independence march ahead of Holyrood electionSNP leader John Swinney and the Greens co-leaders led thousands on an independence march down the Royal Mile.5 hrs agoScotlandTom Daley backs campaign to save one of Scotland's last diving poolsHe warned that closing the pool could hamper the growth of the sport in Scotland.15 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandScotland succumb to late friendly defeat by JapanScotland start their World Cup preparations with a narrow friendly defeat by Japan at Hampden as substitute Junya Ito conjures a late winner.Hibs losses not sustainable, says chief executiveHibernian chief executive Dan Barnett says the club's recent financial losses are "not sustainable" and has outlined plans to move towards a more stable long-term model.Royal Regiment of Scotland marks 20 years of service and sacrificeThe regiment was formed on 28 March 2006 from six of Scotland's historic infantry regiments.Alan Carr bought a Scottish castle. 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The comedian has bought Ayton Castle in the Borders - how much might it cost to follow in his footsteps?Bank of Scotland IT glitch affected almost half a million customersIn a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.China bus photo removed from Scottish Highlands travel campaignEagle-eyed social media users noticed that the road had bright green crash barriers and a green bus.Features and analysisYour pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.First Paisley Arts Festival celebrates late designer Pam HoggPam Hogg was known for her eccentric designs, which have been worn by stars including Rihanna, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga.'We feel betrayed' - the bitter rent row in Glasgow's art scene Seven organisations that use the Trongate 103 building were informed last month their rent was to increase by four times the current amount.Why was a £1.5bn Chinese plan to invest in a Highland yard blocked?Ming Yang proposed building a wind turbine manufacturing plant at Ardersier.A simple guide to the Scottish Parliament election 2026Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.We want to hear from youGet in touchTell us about the issues affecting you ahead of the Scottish electionSee moreNews from around ScotlandRoyal Regiment of Scotland marks 20 years of service and sacrificeThe regiment was formed on 28 March 2006 from six of Scotland's historic infantry regiments.CalMac warns of 'critical shortage' as eight ferries now out of actionMV Lord of the Isles, which has been sailing the Oban to Mull route, suspended all sailings on Saturday.Aberdeen's Muir wins historic World Cup ski titlesKirsty Muir becomes the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles by finishing second in the season finale in Switzerland. Alan Carr bought a Scottish castle. Could you? The comedian has bought Ayton Castle in the Borders - how much might it cost to follow in his footsteps?Probe after dog walker, 78, attacked by four males in DundeePolice say the four males involved in the assault last Friday were wearing dark clothing.Sport'Scotland's Hampden warriors return to reserved selves'Scotland were too flat and timid in defeat by Japan as the clock ticks towards their World Cup return, writes Tom English.Britain's Muir wins historic World Cup ski titlesKirsty Muir becomes the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles by finishing second in the season finale in Switzerland. Fans booing Scotland surprise and disappoint ClarkeScotland head coach Steve Clarke takes positives from his side's friendly defeat by Japan at Hampden, but expresses disappointment at the boos that accompanied the full-time whistle.GB's Kerr to target mile world record in LondonGreat Britain's Josh Kerr says the world mile record is "a career goal" and "it's time to bring the record home" at the London Diamond League meeting in July.Fear and Gibson miss out on medal after penaltyBritain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson finish fourth in the ice dance at the World Championships after being given two-point penalty.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 updates5 hrs agoSNP and Greens join independence march ahead of Holyrood electionSNP leader John Swinney and the Greens co-leaders led thousands on an independence march down the Royal Mile.5 hrs ago9 hrs agoCalMac warns of 'critical shortage' as eight ferries now out of actionMV Lord of the Isles, which has been sailing the Oban to Mull route, suspended all sailings on Saturday.9 hrs ago14 hrs agoScotland's papers: SNP 'cover up' claims and fuel shortage warningA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.14 hrs ago15 hrs agoChina bus photo removed from Scottish Highlands travel campaignEagle-eyed social media users noticed that the road had bright green crash barriers and a green bus.15 hrs ago1 day agoOfford says he is fit to be first minister after homophobic jokeMalcolm Offord denied being homophobic after apologising for a joke he made about George Michael during a Burns Night speech.1 day ago1 day ago'Almost every island' facing disruption due to ferry shortage, warns CalMacThree of its large ships have technical faults and four other ferries are away for scheduled maintenance or repairs.1 day ago1 day agoThirteen arrested in joint Scotland and Spain gangland raidsPolice Scotland and the Guardia Civil in Spain carried out simultaneous raids as part of a two-year probe into organised crime.1 day ago1 day agoYour pictures of Scotland: 20-27 MarchA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.1 day ago2 days agoScotland's papers: 'Unprecedented' ferry crisis and weight-loss tablet warningA review of the front pages as ferry crisis described as 'unprecedented' and mum warns over side effects of drug.2 days ago...
