NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsScotland to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo alert upgraded to amberIt is due to be the second of two storms to hit Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain on Friday.1 hr agoScotlandRapist's victim secretly recorded confession in cafeA jury found 36-year-old David Smyth guilty of raping his victim while she slept at a property in Falkirk.4 hrs agoTayside and CentralOrkney island's second recorded stoat trapped and killedConservationists had hoped a stoat trapped just weeks ago was Rousay's only one.3 hrs agoNE, Orkney & ShetlandTraffic wardens to return to town blighted by illegal parking after 10 yearsIt comes after a warning that restrictions were being "routinely ignored" in Dumfries and Galloway. 9 hrs agoSouth ScotlandFinal James Bond screen tests to take place this weekend, reports sayCallum Turner and Jack Lowden "appear to be in the mix" of actors doing screen tests for the role.4 hrs agoCultureNo further police investigation into Yes Scotland financesIn July, a newspaper published claims by an activist that it was not known how income of more than £1.5m had been spent.3 hrs agoScotlandWe'll dress women for court to empower them on their darkest daysA new campaign will help women feel confident to give evidence in sexual assault trials.9 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandSeveral roads closed after serious collision in AberdeenThe incident happened in the city's Victoria Road shortly after 10:00.Your pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.Memorial service held for 'titan of industry' Sir Ian WoodThe Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into a global engineering giant.We live in the Town of the Year - what makes it so good?Inverurie in Aberdeenshire lands a title which was won in previous years by Paisley and Oban.Flat-track bullies Celtic continue descent into European irrelevanceBBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions.Features and analysisWhy does Paisley love the spooks and scares of Halloween so much?A two-day Halloween festival will take place this weekend in the town.My dying daughter gasped in pain while medics argued at her bedsideFamilies have raised concerns over palliative care at Edinburgh's children's hospital.Want to look confident when you speak? It's all in the eyebrowsResearchers in Glasgow say raised eyebrow or a slow blink could project self- assurance to your audience.Scotcast: Reform loses an MSP and X loses the SNP - Politics ShowPolitical analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Andy Maciver.'My children think I've lost my mind': The Scot prepping for when the lights go outBrian is part of a growing group of people known as "preppers", who are getting ready for power outages and other emergencies.News from around ScotlandScotland to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo alert upgraded to amberIt is due to be the second of two storms to hit Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain on Friday.Councillors warn against devices replacing teaching in schoolsMost pupils in the Highlands have a laptop provided by their school.Several roads closed after serious collision in AberdeenThe incident happened in the city's Victoria Road shortly after 10:00.Lockerbie bombing accused loses bid to have case thrown outAbu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi had claimed he was victim of an illegal rendition when he was transferred into US custody.Rapist's victim secretly recorded confession in cafeA jury found 36-year-old David Smyth guilty of raping his victim while she slept at a property in Falkirk.SportFlat-track bullies Celtic continue descent into European irrelevanceBBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions.Penicuik v Clyde in Scottish Cup postponedFriday's Scottish Cup tie between Penicuik Athletic and Clyde has been postponed until Tuesday because of heavy rain.Injury issues mount at Hearts amid Milne & Borchgrevink blows - gossipInjury blows mount for Hearts defender as Rangers defender challenges team-mates.O'Neill bemoans marginal moments but are Celtic just not good enough?Martin O'Neill spoke of refereeing decisions and near misses after the Europa League defeat against Celta Vigo. But is the reality more concerning?Salah scores and assists as Trabzonspor beat depleted HeartsMohamed Salah scores one and set up the other as Trabzonspor prove too strong for Hearts in the Conference League.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 updates1 hr agoScotland to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo alert upgraded to amberIt is due to be the second of two storms to hit Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain on Friday.1 hr ago3 hrs agoNo further police investigation into Yes Scotland financesIn July, a newspaper published claims by an activist that it was not known how income of more than £1.5m had been spent.3 hrs ago4 hrs agoYour pictures of Scotland: 16 -23 OctoberA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.4 hrs ago8 hrs agoScotland's papers: 'Stockpile supplies' advice and homeless deaths data cutsA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.8 hrs ago1 day agoCouncils and NHS boards take websites offline after security alertWebsite owners worldwide were urged to take precautions while a fix was rolled out to make systems more secure.1 day ago1 day agoScotland's papers: Jackdaw approved despite 'climate vandalism' claimA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.1 day ago2 days agoBurnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licencesThe UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.2 days ago2 days agoOffenders 'will face justice' warning as firework control zones returnAreas where the use of fireworks is prohibited will again be introduced in parts of Edinburgh and Glasgow. 2 days ago2 days agoCancer campaigner Goodburn to deliver rugby match ballChampion swimmer and brain cancer research campaigner Archie Goodburn will deliver the match ball for Scotland's Nations Championship match against Australia next month.2 days ago...
