NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsTrump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visitThe US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.7 hrs agoScotland BusinessCouple breathe sigh of relief as 'abusive' neighbour evictedSouth Lanarkshire Council confirmed Peter Ferguson has been evicted after he was accused of a campaign of harassment against a vulnerable neighbour.7 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandI won lunch with George Clooney and gave him a Scotland stripClaire Phale won a place at a small group lunch with the Hollywood A-lister in an online auction to raise money for charity Social Bite.12 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastEx-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson jailed for rapeThe former musical theatre star was found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six women.13 hrs agoLondonBusinesses say Glasgow Union Street fire cordon 'is killing us'Sebastian Bacewicz, who co-owns a bakery on Gordon Street, said the business is losing money every week.7 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandHistoric gold trophy worth nearly £500k stolen from Glasgow museumPolice said the theft of the Lipton Cup could not be announced at the time in case it risked the trophy being destroyed.12 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandWill 'scunnered' voters decide Scotland's election?Pollsters say there are plenty of undecided voters - but few have a positive view of politicians.7 hrs agoScotlandFamily questions over death of woman, 24, with ectopic pregnancyAn inquiry is being held after Hannah McInally died following an undiagnosed ruptured ectopic pregnancy.Higgins level with Murphy and Wu leads Allen in semisJohn Higgins produces a battling display to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final.Drug kingpin extradited from Dubai is jailed for six years Stephen Jamieson was caught discussing cocaine, heroin and money with other criminals. 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Who can I vote for in my area?Polling day to mark launch of new voting system for blind peopleAn improved system to safeguard the anonymous vote will be used across Scotland on 7 May.Nine seats that could decide Scotland's electionThe key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.How you can follow the election on BBC ScotlandThey include a leaders debate, daily online live pages, analysis, fact checking, audience-driven stories as well as a rolling results programme.We want to hear from youGet in touchTell us about the issues affecting you ahead of the Scottish electionSee moreNews from around ScotlandApology after 'rape joke' made at rugby club dinnerThe remarks were allegedly made by the president of Alloa Rugby Club during a speech at an event at Musselburgh RFC.Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visitThe US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.Family questions over death of woman, 24, with ectopic pregnancyAn inquiry is being held after Hannah McInally died following an undiagnosed ruptured ectopic pregnancy.'First hotel in Scotland' could reopen as business hubThe former Greens Hotel in Gretna near the Scotland-England border could become a business centre.Will 'scunnered' voters decide Scotland's election?Pollsters say there are plenty of undecided voters - but few have a positive view of politicians.SportHiggins level with Murphy and Wu leads Allen in semisJohn Higgins produces a battling display to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final.The day McTominay scored an even better overhead kickBBC Sport Scotland catches up with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour in Naples to hear tales of another epic overhead kick.Ross County relegated again? Or will Airdrie or Morton face drop?It's relegation judgement night on the final Friday of the Scottish Championship season proper, with Morton, Airdrieonians and Ross County all at risk of being sucked into League 1 before the night is out.Saving Livingston would be career high, says BartleyManager Marvin Bartley says keeping Livingston in the Scottish Premiership this season would rank as the finest achievement of his career.McCoist urges Rangers to sign Premier League striker - gossipRangers hero urges Ibrox club to sign Premier League striker as Motherwell star addresses reported transfer interest from Celtic...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 updates7 hrs agoWill 'scunnered' voters decide Scotland's election?Pollsters say there are plenty of undecided voters - but few have a positive view of politicians.7 hrs ago11 hrs agoDrone sightings reported near North Sea installationsOEUK described the incidents as "concerning", but said they "did not threaten the safety of the offshore installations".11 hrs ago14 hrs agoFamily questions over death of woman, 24, with ectopic pregnancyAn inquiry is being held after Hannah McInally died following an undiagnosed ruptured ectopic pregnancy.14 hrs ago23 hrs agoScotland's papers: North Sea security risk and baby murdered by mumA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.23 hrs ago24 hrs ago'Stable marriage' the priority for Scottish Family PartyThe party promotes marriage between heterosexual couples and opposes abortion in all but "very extreme" cases.24 hrs ago1 day agoMass stranding offers rare insight into lives of pilot whalesScientists say "chemical signatures" in the animals' skin provide new data on feeding behaviour.1 day ago2 days agoLast gig? 'This shows I'm down with the kids. Kendrick Lamar'Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar takes on our quick‑fire challenge.2 days ago2 days agoRefurbished historic inn gutted by fire Local roads are closed after fire broke out at the St Michael's Inn in Leuchars just after 22:00 on Tuesday.2 days ago2 days agoScotland's papers: Firms in 'distress' and King addresses CongressA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.2 days ago...
