The question of whether or not Scottish cities should have mayors has become something of a live debate in recent weeks.

Scotland's Melanie Woods wins the Commonwealth Games women's 1500m T54 for the second time in under 40 hours after streaking to victory in the restaged final.

It wasn't the colour she wanted, but Caitlin Rainey made history by claiming Scotland's first medal in women's boxing at a ...

As Europe’s climate warms, even moorlands and forests in the Cairngorms, in the Scottish Highlands, have fallen victim to ...

An image of Everton manager David Moyes shouting. In the background is a picture of Scotland stadium Hampden Park.

We rank the 16 Best Places to Visit in Scotland. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Gannets have been killed for their meat during an annual hunt on a Hebridean island - but officials have recommended ...

With heatwaves sweeping through Europe and spiking air fares giving the tourism industry a headache, there has been a shifting demand in traveller expectations for holidays at home with sun ...

Kingsbarns Distillery has installed a six‑hole green that lets visitors follow a dram with a putt while looking out towards ...

Scotland claimed three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kickstart the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine ...

The former Greens Hotel in Gretna near the Scotland-England border is to become a business centre.