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First Minister John Swinney is among the Scots who have travelled to the Italian capital for the ceremony.

The car driver was arrested over a road traffic offence after the fatal crash near Brechin.

The DJ is concerned the rising cost of going to gigs or clubs will stop people being energised by music.

Jim Herriot, the Scotland goalkeeper who gave his name to the character in the books and TV show All Creatures Great and Small, has died at the age of 85.

James, Andrew and Will Emerton from Cheshire took it in turns to drive the miniature petrol-powered bus.

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

It follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.

Amy MacDonald admits she does not take her career for granted as she releases her first single since 2021.

The forecast fall in the cost of energy would reverse three consecutive increases in the price cap.

One of the suspects has since appeared in court charged with three attempted murders.

Stephen Kelly attacked his victim with an 18-inch hunting knife and poured bleach into his throat.

A historian believes the origins of the modern game lie on farmland in Kirkcudbrightshire.

Some of Sheena Gough's students travelled hundreds of miles for her classes in Edinburgh.

Is the BBC right to cut River City?

Dylan Whiteley, 17, has been trying to book a test for seven weeks, without success.

Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.

The country's last track is closed indefinitely, but campaigners are determined to outlaw the sport for good.

Alana Brownie's jaw stopped growing when she fell off a bike as a child.

Scotland's Home of the Year is back and judge Anna Campbell-Jones knows exactly what she is looking for.

Edinburgh City Council confirms new local authority lets will be suspended in all but a few exceptions.

There were no reported injuries, but a number of nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution.

The telecommunications mast would be part of a UK project to tackle areas with poor mobile coverage.

A historian believes the origins of the modern game lie on farmland in Kirkcudbrightshire.

The car driver was arrested over a road traffic offence after the fatal crash near Brechin.

Hearts sack head coach Neil Critchley six months after his appointment as a 1-0 home defeat to Dundee leaves them eighth in the Premiership.

Highlights from the afternoon's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.

Ronnie O'Sullivan holds a four-frame lead against China's Pang Junxu after dominating the first session of their last-16 tie at the 2025 World Championship.