NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsSwinney backs Flynn in ferry gas leak row and says 'nobody's perfect'The first minister says he has confidence in his transport secretary, who denies being briefed about the ferry incident.7 hrs agoScotland Politics'Holy grail of whisky' sells for £2.1m at auctionThe Macallan 1926 was bottled after maturing for 60 years, with just 40 bottles drawn from a single sherry seasoned oak cask.3 hrs agoScotlandScottish fashion designer braced for 'Claudia effect' after Traitors boostScottish designer Judy R Clark has added Claudia Winkleman to her already impressive list of celebrity clients.5 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & East'Alcohol and drugs ruined my band - I'm glad to have another chance'The Temperance Movement are back with their first album in eight years, after an acrimonious break-up. 3 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandSex offender left victim scarred during 'horrific' campaign of abuseCharlie Swain told the woman that he wanted to mark her body so that "everyone would know I was his". 9 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastWoman charged after car crashes into Edinburgh basementVideo footage of the incident showed a tow truck lifting the car up into the air from the basement of the building.7 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastSiblings at centre of Dundee knife girl video sentencedThe pair assaulted two girls, one of whom later brandished weapons in what became a viral video.13 hrs agoTayside and CentralBarlinnie prisoners face weekend without running water in cellsOne woman told BBC Scotland News that the situation in Scotland's largest prison was "completely unacceptable."Abusive ex admits murdering woman after she began new relationshipLee Inglis had twice avoided prison for previous knife attacks on Stacey Hogg in Hawick. New statue unveiled as Glasgow celebrates links to Nelson MandelaThe statue from sculptor Alan B Herriot will stand in the city's Nelson Mandela Place, having been chosen from a shortlist last year.Scots earn two-goal first-leg win in Czech RepublicScotland take the advantage in their Women's World Cup round one play-off tie after a much-improved second-half performance against the Czech Republic delivered victory in the first leg in Pardubice.'Not Celtic' - O'Neill condemns Desmond protest"This is not Celtic at all," is manager Martin O'Neill's response to the rising tensions between sections of the fan base and the club's board.Features and analysisYour pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.Football fans asked to help solve notorious Aberdeen murder 43 years onTaxi driver George Murdoch was found dead in Aberdeen with the garrotte lying nearby.Orca found in Uist 'one of oldest males ever recorded' say scientistsA Scottish team of researchers analysed a tooth to work out its age.Scotcast: Are our cities fit for the future?And can the way we build cities help solve the homelessness crisis?Scotland glows as Weather Watchers catch beautiful sunrisesClear skies led to the BBC Weather Watchers sending in photos of gleaming sunrises across ScotlandNews from around ScotlandSex offender left victim scarred during 'horrific' campaign of abuseCharlie Swain told the woman that he wanted to mark her body so that "everyone would know I was his". 'Holy grail of whisky' sells for £2.1m at auctionThe Macallan 1926 was bottled after maturing for 60 years, with just 40 bottles drawn from a single sherry seasoned oak cask.Tortured man's death in high-rise flat plunge could have been avoided - inquiryThe possible location of screams were wrongly recorded in a 999 call and Jamie Forbes fell to his death from the flat in Aberdeen.Abusive ex admits murdering woman after she began new relationshipLee Inglis had twice avoided prison for previous knife attacks on Stacey Hogg in Hawick. Siblings at centre of Dundee knife girl video sentencedThe pair assaulted two girls, one of whom later brandished weapons in what became a viral video.SportScots earn two-goal first-leg win in Czech RepublicScotland take the advantage in their Women's World Cup round one play-off tie after a much-improved second-half performance against the Czech Republic delivered victory in the first leg in Pardubice.Glasgow overpower Connacht to maintain unbeaten startGlasgow Warriors run in five tries to beat Connacht 36-19 and continue their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season.'Not Celtic' - O'Neill condemns Desmond protest as ultras boycott"This is not Celtic at all," is manager Martin O'Neill's response to the rising tensions between sections of the fan base and the club's board.'Intense' talks convinced Reedijk over Hibs jobMarink Reedijk was convinced Hibernian was the right move for him after a seven-hour meeting with the club's board in London.Decision to stay at Celtic did not take long - O'NeillMartin O'Neill suggests he was never close to leaving Celtic after a three-game losing streak, with the veteran manager stressing his "great enthusiasm" for the role.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 updates3 hrs ago'Holy grail of whisky' sells for £2.1m at auctionThe Macallan 1926 was bottled after maturing for 60 years, with just 40 bottles drawn from a single sherry seasoned oak cask.3 hrs ago10 hrs agoYour pictures of Scotland: 2 - 9 OctoberA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.10 hrs ago13 hrs agoUS Office star in the running to be new St Andrews Uni rectorBrian Baumgartner is among six people vying for the role, after he visited St Andrews in the summer.13 hrs ago14 hrs agoSusan Boyle documentary to air on BBC at Hogmanay A new documentary exploring Susan Boyle's dramatic rise to fame will air on Hogmanay.14 hrs ago19 hrs agoScotland's papers: NHS winter plan fear and 'nothing off table' in uni reformA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.19 hrs ago20 hrs agoHead of maternity review says 'we will listen to parents'The woman leading a national review into maternity services in Scotland promises her work will consider parents' experiences.20 hrs ago1 day agoForty five Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against womenChief Constable Jo Farrell says more officers are likely to face action as officers are re-vetted.1 day ago2 days agoScotland glows as Weather Watchers catch beautiful sunrisesClear skies led to the BBC Weather Watchers sending in photos of gleaming sunrises across Scotland2 days ago2 days agoScotland's papers: 'Wee man' death and Tory 'vow to fight'A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.2 days ago...
