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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Tribute to 'devoted' grandfather who died in crash
Police were called to a crash between a car and a lorry near Huntly, Aberdeenshire, on the A96.
I'm looking for all our surviving lighthouse keepers
Conor Gault aims to meet and photograph all the living former Northern Lighthouse Board keepers.
Concerns for Cairngorms eagles over 4G mast plan
The telecommunications mast would be part of a UK project to tackle areas with poor mobile coverage.
People with MS in Shetland to get free gym passes
People with multiple sclerosis in Shetland are to get free gym memberships.
Aberdeen close to finalising Milanovic deal
Aberdeen are close to finalising a deal to sign Australian forward Nicolas Milanovic from Western Sydney Wanderers.
Your pictures of Scotland: 18 - 25 April
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Girl, 14, charged over knife incident at high school
A 12-year-old girl was taken to Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital for treatment and was later released.
First C-sections at hospital in almost seven years
The service was restored at Dr Gray's in Elgin earlier this month.
Single rat forces closure of school for a week
It is hoped the 125-pupil school in Aberdeenshire can re-open next week.
Moray West offshore wind farm to be switched on
Moray West's developers say the project is capable of powering half of Scotland's homes.
Car driver dies after A96 crash with lorry
The collision happened near Huntly on the A96 Aberdeen to Elgin road on Wednesday.
First Gaelic translation of Tolkien's The Hobbit
Aberdeen University professor Moray Watson is a lifelong fan of JRR Tolkien's fantasy adventure.
Worry for learner drivers 'waiting months' for tests
Dylan Whiteley, 17, has been trying to book a test for seven weeks, without success.
'My jaw stopped growing after a bike accident when I was 10'
Alana Brownie's jaw stopped growing when she fell off a bike as a child.
North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's
The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says.
The Scots magician who inspired the great Houdini
John Henry Anderson from Aberdeenshire was reputedly among legendary Harry Houdini's inspirations.
Terrier Betty completes 'full house' of UK summits
The terrier has walked up 282 Munros, 227 Munro Tops, 222 Corbetts, 231 Grahams and 140 Donalds.
Landward
Dougie visits the cliffs and beaches of Caithness, and Rosie is at St Andrews West Sands.
This Farming Life
It's all hands to the pump on tiny and remote Papa Westray.
Best Book Nooks In Aberdeen
Zara Weatherby explores her favourite reading places in the Granite City.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Muirhead & Brewster retain titles
Eve Muirhead and Tom Brewster guide their rinks to respective women's and men's Scottish curling titles in Perth on Sunday.
Peterhead 0-0 Stirling Albion
Bottom-placed Stirling Albion hold play-off hopefuls Peterhead to a draw in the Scottish Third Division
Montrose 4-1 Elgin City
Montrose moved into the top four of the Scottish Third Division with a defeat of play-off rivals Elgin City at Links Park.
Aberdeen boss relieved at victory
Aberdeen boss Craig Brown feels his side should have had a penalty in the narrow win over Dundee.
Aberdeen 1-0 Dundee
Niall McGinn's 17th goal of the season gives Aberdeen their first win of 2013 as Dundee lose at Pittodrie.
Toll taken on Dons' pitch - Brown
Aberdeen boss Craig Brown admits last year's rugby at Pittodrie combined with bad weather has affected the pitch.
Brown wants Dons unbeaten streak
Aberdeen manager Craig Brown insists his players can improve on recent displays despite their 0-0 draw against St Mirren.
Aberdeen 0-0 St Mirren
Ten-man Aberdeen hold on to claim a point in a drab, goalless Scottish Premier League encounter at Pittodrie.
East Stirling 2-4 Peterhead
Rory McAllister's double sets promotion-chasing Peterhead on their way to a comfortable win.
Scotland 1-0 Estonia
Scotland get off to a winning start under their new manager Gordon Strachan by beating Estonia at Pittodrie
Gilmour unhappy with Dons surface
Chairman Stewart Gilmour says St Mirren are extremely disappointed with the state of Aberdeen's pitch on Saturday.
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Single-sex spaces advice 'problematic', says STUC
Roz Foyer, head of the STUC, said she did not agree with the Equalities and Human Rights Commission guidance.
McColgan sets new Scottish marathon mark in London
Eilish McColgan sets a new Scottish marathon record after also surpassing her mother's best time at the London Marathon.
Pedestrian, 18, dies after being hit by van
The van driver was arrested and later released pending further investigation into the collision.
Councillors oppose battery scheme near royal castle
The development has been proposed for a site two miles from Castle of Mey in Caithness.
Tribute to 'devoted' grandfather who died in crash
Police were called to a crash between a car and a lorry near Huntly, Aberdeenshire, on the A96.
Firefighters tackle derelict building blaze
Four fire engines and two aerial appliances went to the scene in Wardie Road in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Biker dies after crash with car in Scottish Borders
Police were called to the road between Lauder and Galashiels after a crash between a car and a motorbike.
I'm looking for all our surviving lighthouse keepers
Conor Gault aims to meet and photograph all the living former Northern Lighthouse Board keepers.
Swinney 'very moved' after Pope's funeral in Rome
First Minister John Swinney is among the Scots who have travelled to the Italian capital for the ceremony.
Herriot, goalkeeper who gave name to TV vet, dies at 85
Jim Herriot, the Scotland goalkeeper who gave his name to the character in the books and TV show All Creatures Great and Small, has died at the age of 85.
DJ warns working class are being 'priced out' of culture
The DJ is concerned the rising cost of going to gigs or clubs will stop people being energised by music.
Source: BBC News
