NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsOfford pledges to scrap tax system and boost jobs under ReformReform UK's leader in Scotland will set out his priorities in a speech to the party conference later on Saturday.4 hrs agoScotlandBrother of Kriss Donald killers in gang who duped pensioners out of £600,000Ahsan Shahid - brother of Imran and Zeeshan Shahid - was part of a gang who posed as police officers and bank investigators to carry out the fraud.11 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandMan to stand trial for murder of police station janitor 27 years agoAllan Humphrey, 68, allegedly killed Michael McManus, then 46, in the Riddrie area of Glasgow on 13 July 1999.15 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandJames Morrison and The Fratellis cancel Kelpies Live showsBoth acts have cancelled their weekend shows at the Falkirk event due to a dispute with the promoter13 hrs agoTayside & Central ScotlandRock stars gather on tiny island for Scotland's quirkiest sporting challengeSome 400 challengers and 2,000 spectators are expected at the world stone skimming championships.4 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandClock starts ticking on race to buy Scotland's 'forgotten Einstein' church A Galloway village community hopes to turn the building into a centre celebrating James Clerk Maxwell.4 hrs agoScotlandHow Oasis fans cracked the Celtic Park gigs code in chip shop videoInternet sleuths spotted sets of numbers in posters suggesting the map co-ordinates for Celtic's Parkhead stadium in Glasgow. 14 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandNo away fans for SPFL Old Firm matches this seasonThere will be no away supporters for Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season.Body of man found after Kinlochleven house fireEmergency services attended, the road was closed and a number of neighbouring properties were evacuated.Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources sayThe government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.Glasgow's George Square partially reopens after major revampFencing on the western section of the landmark was removed on Friday, with work expected to be completed by the end of October.SFA propose youth quotas along with financial incentivesThe Scottish FA is proposing financial incentives - and penalties - in a bid to get more homegrown talent playing, with clubs to vote on three initiatives aimed at increased game-time for under-21s.Features and analysis'Miracle' eagle with broken wing spotted back above Scottish west coastA sea eagle that confounded experts by surviving with a broken wing has been spotted back above Scotland's west coast. Your pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.I will be last man standing, says Raac home owner refusing to sellWork to demolish many of the properties in Aberdeen is under way, but some owners have rejected offers.Scotcast: Has Swinney had a good (re)start?Political analysis with David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Liz Lloyd.Boy's football ground challenge for 'heart of gold' mumThe 10-year-old, whose mum died of a rare lung condition, is completing 10 laps of all 42 SPFL grounds.News from around ScotlandIsle of May puffin numbers plummet after extreme weatherResearchers said numbers in one of the UK's most significant colonies of the seabirds may have fallen by 30%.Body of man found after Kinlochleven house fireEmergency services attended, the road was closed and a number of neighbouring properties were evacuated.Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources sayThe government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.Clock starts ticking on race to buy Scotland's 'forgotten Einstein' church A Galloway village community hopes to turn the building into a centre celebrating James Clerk Maxwell.James Morrison and The Fratellis cancel Kelpies Live showsBoth acts have cancelled their weekend shows at the Falkirk event due to a dispute with the promoterSportSFA propose youth quotas along with financial incentivesThe Scottish FA is proposing financial incentives - and penalties - in a bid to get more homegrown talent playing, with clubs to vote on three initiatives aimed at increased game-time for under-21s.No away fans for SPFL Old Firm matches this seasonThere will be no away supporters for Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season.Watch: Shinnie on target as Stenhousemuir win at LivingstonAndrew Shinnie scores the only goal against his former club as Stenhousemuir win away to Livingston and extend their surprise lead at the top of the Championship.Is Hearts' McPake poised to gatecrash Pocognoli's Scotland squad?Josh McPake has made a significant impact since joining Hearts. 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Motherwell's approach has fans dreaming of a campaign that surpasses the highs of 2025-26.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 updates4 hrs agoClock starts ticking on race to buy Scotland's 'forgotten Einstein' church A Galloway village community hopes to turn the building into a centre celebrating James Clerk Maxwell.4 hrs ago4 hrs agoOfford pledges to scrap tax system and boost jobs under ReformReform UK's leader in Scotland will set out his priorities in a speech to the party conference later on Saturday.4 hrs ago16 hrs agoWill Scottish football finally agree on how to fix youth development?For more than 15 years, Scottish football has been asking itself what it could be doing better - now it's preparing for a forum on the future of the game.16 hrs ago17 hrs agoYour pictures of Scotland: 28 August - 4 SeptemberA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.17 hrs ago20 hrs agoScotland's papers: Child trade 'hell' and 'deep concern' over exam passes A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.20 hrs ago2 days agoNine arrested in immigration raids on Scottish fishing fleetThe arrests - four in Mallaig and five in Fraserburgh - were carried out by immigration enforcement officers over a week.2 days ago2 days agoMG Alba boss says Gaelic media services lack fundingJohn Morrison says Irish and Welsh services receive millions of pounds of public money.2 days ago2 days agoElectric bus operator concerned about 'slogan' £2 fare capEmber, which operates between cities across Scotland, says it supports cheaper travel but is worried about how the scheme will work.2 days ago2 days agoSchool inclusion support service 'weak' in all categoriesThe service is for young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs in Dumfries and Galloway.2 days ago...