NewsNewsScotlandScotland PoliticsUnions call off bin worker strike after new pay offerUnite, GMB and Unison members had been due to walk out from 14 – 22 August after rejecting two previous wage increases.2 hrs agoScotlandElderly driver cancelled insurance before toddler died in crashXander Irvine died after a car driven by Edith Duncan mounted the pavement and crashed in Edinburgh.1 hr agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastHeat-exhausted father and son rescued from camping tripThe two were camping in the Cheviot hills when the father took unwell and drifted in and out of consciousness.7 hrs agoSouth ScotlandSports presenter and footballer Brian Marjoribanks dies at 82Marjoribanks was best known for 17 years as a sports presenter on BBC radio and television until 19834 hrs agoTayside & Central ScotlandTwo children and adult escape fire at house struck by lightningThe home in Aviemore was hit as thunder and lightning storms hit the area.1 hr agoHighlands & IslandsElderly driver cancelled insurance before toddler died in crashXander Irvine died after a car driven by Edith Duncan mounted the pavement and crashed in Edinburgh.1 hr agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastTwo people killed after car crashes off road in FifeThe incident, which happened on Sunday evening on the road to Kelty, involved a white Mercedes.41 mins agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastSwinney condemns Musk over racism row with YousafScotland's first minister defended his predecessor, who has traded accusations with the billionaire owner of X.1 hr agoScotland PoliticsHeat-exhausted father and son rescued from camping tripThe two were camping in the Cheviot hills when the father took unwell and drifted in and out of consciousness.7 hrs agoSouth ScotlandKiller boyfriend had thoughts about abusing children - inquiryJames Kennedy, who stabbed his girlfriend to death, told health staff he thought about sexually abusing children.2 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandDumfries town centre street closed after cannabis findThe discovery is made in the same area as a previous drugs discovery about five years ago.2 hrs agoSouth ScotlandFamily of woman killed by police van launch legal actionMargaret McCarron was killed when she was struck by the marked vehicle in Motherwell.3 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandNew vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in ScotlandThe vaccination programme is aimed at protecting newborn babies and older adults against a dangerous disease.13 hrs agoNE, Orkney & ShetlandWeather forecast: Perseid meteor showerA special forecast for anyone hoping to see the Perseid meteor shower.23 mins agoScotlandFeatures and analysisYour pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.1 day agoScotlandHow treasured double act Victor and Barry were revivedAlan Cumming and Forbes Masson’s 1980s comic duo are reunited on stage for a 40th anniversary book tour.8 hrs agoScotlandThe island ferries making life difficult for disabled peopleThe BBC's Ian Hamilton travelled on Orkney's ferries after people with disabilities raised concerns about their acessibilty.13 hrs agoNE, Orkney & ShetlandWhy Scotland may have avoided far-right unrestViolence has flared in England and Northern Ireland - so why has Scotland avoided similar scenes?2 days agoScotlandVolunteers protect underwater creatures for 40 yearsScotland's only voluntary marine reserve in Berwickshire has turned 40 years old.8 hrs agoSouth ScotlandWatch/Listen'I can't say on camera the things I see as a waste worker'BBC Scotland News has followed street cleansing worker Rab O'Neill on one of his shifts to see what his role involves.5 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastHow would you react to prison museum's 'dark tourism'?Visitors have been filmed for the project to track their reaction to the museum's exhibits.7 hrs agoNE, Orkney & ShetlandBreaking: BBC reporter tries new Olympic sportBBC reporter Cameron Angus-Mackay tries new Olympic sport Breaking.2 days agoGlasgow & West ScotlandAnti-racism protesters gather across ScotlandHundreds of protesters attended rallies following violence elsewhere in the UK.2 days agoScotlandScottish woman breaks world sheep shearing recordA woman from the Borders sets a new world record for shearing sheep.4 days agoSouth ScotlandNews from around ScotlandElderly driver cancelled insurance before toddler died in crashXander Irvine died after a car driven by Edith Duncan mounted the pavement and crashed in Edinburgh.1 hr agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastUnions call off bin worker strike after new pay offerUnite, GMB and Unison members had been due to walk out from 14 – 22 August after rejecting two previous wage increases.2 hrs agoScotlandNew vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in ScotlandThe vaccination programme is aimed at protecting newborn babies and older adults against a dangerous disease.13 hrs agoNE, Orkney & ShetlandHeat-exhausted father and son rescued from camping tripThe two were camping in the Cheviot hills when the father took unwell and drifted in and out of consciousness.7 hrs agoSouth ScotlandSports presenter and footballer Brian Marjoribanks dies at 82Marjoribanks was best known for 17 years as a sports presenter on BBC radio and television until 19834 hrs agoTayside & Central ScotlandSportScots 'punch above weight' in Paris, but might LA look different?The Scots in Team GB won 13 medals at the Paris Olympics, but can they maintain that in Los Angeles in four years' time? 9 hrs agoOlympic GamesButland has no concerns over Rangers' ambitionGoalkeeper Jack Butland reveals talks with the Rangers hierarchy have left him feeling comfortable about the Ibrox club's future direction.2 hrs agoRangersSports presenter and footballer Brian Marjoribanks dies at 82Marjoribanks was best known for 17 years as a sports presenter on BBC radio and television until 19834 hrs agoTayside & Central ScotlandWatch: Armstrong controversy explained7 hrs agoLatest updates23 mins agoWeather forecast: Perseid meteor showerA special forecast for anyone hoping to see the Perseid meteor shower.23 mins agoScotland2 hrs agoHouse alight after being hit by lightningStrong winds fanned the flames after the house had been hit by lightning.2 hrs agoScotland2 hrs agoUnions call off bin worker strike after new pay offerUnite, GMB and Unison members had been due to walk out from 14 – 22 August after rejecting two previous wage increases.2 hrs agoScotland8 hrs agoHow treasured double act Victor and Barry were revivedAlan Cumming and Forbes Masson’s 1980s comic duo are reunited on stage for a 40th anniversary book tour.8 hrs agoScotland12 hrs agoScotland's papers: 'Deadly' ambulance delays and Yousaf and Musk clashDelays treating emergency patients and a war of words between Humza Yousaf and Elon Musk make the front pages.12 hrs agoScotland1 day agoYour pictures of Scotland: 2-9 AugustA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.1 day agoScotland1 day agoScotland's papers: Climate plan fears and exam concernsA review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.1 day agoScotland2 days agoWhy Scotland may have avoided far-right unrestViolence has flared in England and Northern Ireland - so why has Scotland avoided similar scenes?2 days agoScotland2 days agoAnti-racism protesters gather across ScotlandDemonstrations took place in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Dumfries.2 days agoScotland