Recent figures suggest a quarter of Scotland's children were living in poverty in the early years of this decade.

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray says Holyrood ministers need to further develop the policy before it can progress.

John Swinney says he will capitalise on Donald Trump's Scottish connection in an attempt to avoid tariffs being applied on imports to the US.

John Swinney vows to use Donald Trump's affinity for Scotland in a bid to avoid the prospect of tariffs being applied on imports to the US.

The former Scotland rugby captain was given a community payback order after he admitted domestic abuse.

Alistair Wilson's shooting on the doorstep of his home in Nairn has remained unsolved for 20 years.

The first minister has offered an "unreserved" apology days before a new CalMac ship finally begins passenger sailings.

BBC Scotland political correspondent sums up the state of play as the Scottish government's Budget looks set to pass.