Friends of the latest banished player had no idea they were close to the next big stars of the show.

BBC Weather Watchers have been busy gathering images of the week's dramatic skies.

Susan Sergison, 78, died after being found with serious injuries in Hamilton on Wednesday.

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - part of a set of triplets - disappeared during cold Aberdeen weather.

A fatal accident inquiry concludes that Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, may not have died if reasonable precautions had been taken.

Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law had elegance, charisma and courage. He was a total footballer and a giant of the game, writes Tom English.

Serial sex offender Graham McGill was on parole when he murdered mother-of-eleven Mary McLaughlin in 1984.

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

Edinburgh Zoo is offering exclusive experiences at eye-watering prices.

On the day a determination is due on three deaths at Polmont YOI, Scott Allan says the prison destroyed his sister.

Former Scotland, Manchester United and Manchester City striker Denis Law has died at the age of 84.

Images from the life and career of Scottish football great Denis Law, who has passed away at the age of 84.

Forensic scientist Joanne Cochrane used DNA testing on evidence that had been in storage for years.

Scott Allan was 14 when his sister Katie was convicted. She died a year later.

And the rise of Reform UK in Scottish politics.

A 32-year-old man and 28-year-old woman are expected to appear before the city's sheriff court on Monday.

The railway in the Cairngorms has been closed since August 2023 after a previous four-year shutdown.

Denis Law is hailed as one of Scotland's greatest ever players after he died on Friday.

Shane Donnelly is believed to have been driving a car that was involved in a crash near Selkirk on Tuesday.

A fatal accident inquiry concludes that Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, may not have died if reasonable precautions had been taken.

Daizen Maeda's second-half goal ensures holders Celtic start the defence of their Scottish Cup with a victory over Premiership rivals Kilmarnock.

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu's participation in the Six Nations has been cast into doubt after her was injured in training with Glasgow Warriors.

Harlequins progress to the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup by beating Glasgow Warriors at Twickenham Stoop.

Aberdeen end a run of 12 games without a victory as they ease aside Elgin City to move into the last 16 of the Scottish Cup.

BBC Scotland's Chick Young remember his hero, Denis Law, Scotland's greatest ever player, who has died at the age of 84.