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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Cameron barracks asylum plans 'made up on back of an envelope' - Swinney
John Swinney made the remarks the day after plans to place 300 men in Cameron Barracks in Inverness by early December were delayed.
Which trains will be operating over Christmas and New Year?
ScotRail has announced its Christmas and New Year timetable which includes the last Christmas Eve and Hogmanay trains departing earlier than usual.
Which are the best west coast ferries to spot whales and dolphins?
Conservationists travel on CalMac routes to record sea life in Scotland's waters.
Home Office delays plan to house asylum seekers at military bases
About 540 men were due to be sent to Crowborough army training camp and 300 men to Cameron Barracks in Inverness.
Health facility set for extended closure over water contamination
UHI House in Inverness was closed on Wednesday after Legionella bacteria was found in the water supply.
Power restored to homes after strong winds hit Scotland
The vast majority of affected households were on Mull, with some also around the Lochinver area.
Historic Castle of Old Wick opens again to public
The castle, one of the "most striking medieval sites" in Caithness, dates back to the 12th Century.
Oban recommended as venue to host Mòd in 2028
A report says it would attract the most visitors and guarantee the greatest economic impact.
Nairn dropped from plans to park wind farm parts in Moray Firth
The developer of the Moray Flow-Park says it has reduced the scale of the project by more than 60%.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Two men jailed for 17 years for murder of dad-of-three
Ross MacGillivray was attacked at a property in the city's St Ninian Drive in November 2023.
Thieves take solar panels from property on Skye
The theft in Dunvegan was reported on Tuesday and is thought to have been carried out overnight.
Caithness power hub approved despite community concerns
Highland councillors said they risked losing control over the plans if they refused or deferred.
New mobile phone policy for Western Isles schools
Councillors have welcomed an element of flexibility in the rules for primaries and secondaries.
Highland science club celebrates 150th anniversary
Inverness Field Club promotes interest in history and science in the Highlands.
First acts confirmed for Bella 2026
Other artists for next summer include Mika, Symphonic Ibiza, Scouting for Girls and Brooke Combe.
What are the NHS waiting times where you live?
The number of people in Scotland waiting more than a year for an NHS appointment or treatment has fallen.
Faye, 5, battles snow and ice to reach the top of Ben Nevis
Faye Moffat, from Prestonpans, did the charity climb with her dad "to help raise pennies for the girls and boys who need help".
Your Voice, Your BBC News: Do you have a story to share with a local BBC journalist?
What stories would you like BBC News to cover in the Highlands and Islands?
Out of Doors visits Dingwall Mart
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great outdoors.
Is Your Town Gaelic, Pictish Or Norse?
Gun Gaol delves into the origins of our towns.
Landward visits Aviemore
It?s National Tree Week, and Dougie is in the woods on the Speyside Way looking for aspen.
Kara Hanlon: Dare to Dream
Stornoway swimmer Kara Hanlon attempts to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Managers at odds on County win
St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas was left aggrieved after losing at Ross County in the Scottish Premier League.
Exhausted Inverness 'second best'
Manager Terry Butcher thinks fatigue was a factor in Inverness Caley Thistle's 3-0 defeat at Motherwell.
Ross County 1-0 St Johnstone
Ross County hold firm to claim all three points from their Scottish Premier League clash against St Johnstone.
Motherwell 3-0 Inverness CT
Michael Higdon scores twice as Motherwell leapfrog Inverness CT into second place in the Scottish Premier League.
Inverness attendances vex Butcher
Poor crowds lead Inverness boss Terry Butcher to question whether the city deserves a team challenging for Europe.
Inverness profligacy irks Butcher
Inverness CT manager Terry Butcher rages at his side's failure to secure all three points against Kilmarnock.
Inverness CT 1-1 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock's Borja Perez scores a last minute equaliser against the run of play to rescue a point at Inverness CT.
SPL Highland derby given new date
The Scottish Premier League release new dates for Ross County v Inverness and Dundee v St Mirren.
Inverness CT 1-3 Celtic
Celtic recover from an early setback to clock up a comfortable win against Caley Thistle in Inverness.
Ross County concern over fixtures
Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor worries about "uncertainty over fixtures" in the proposed 12-12-18 league model.
Adams joy at County's SPL leap
Derek Adams set his sights on a top-six finish after Ross County leap from 10th to joint-sixth by beating Dundee 2-0.
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National News Headlines
BBC Sport presenter reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
Announcing the news on air during Off the Ball, Kenny Macintyre said he pushed for three-monthly tests due to his family history.
Man, 78, dies in crash and passenger airlifted to hospital
The crash, involving a Volkswagen van, happened on the A822 near Amultree, at about 12:20 on Friday.
Cameron barracks asylum plans 'made up on back of an envelope' - Swinney
John Swinney made the remarks the day after plans to place 300 men in Cameron Barracks in Inverness by early December were delayed.
Which trains will be operating over Christmas and New Year?
ScotRail has announced its Christmas and New Year timetable which includes the last Christmas Eve and Hogmanay trains departing earlier than usual.
Scotland take Euros silver as Sweden win final
Scotland fall short in their quest for gold at the European Curling Championships as Rebecca Morrison's rink are beaten 7-5 in the final by Sweden.
Which are the best west coast ferries to spot whales and dolphins?
Conservationists travel on CalMac routes to record sea life in Scotland's waters.
Revamp of Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries shopping centre approved
Work on the revamp of the shopping centre will begin in the second half of 2026.
Ministers ordered to publish Sturgeon inquiry evidence
The Scottish government has been ordered to publish some of the written evidence from an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.
Home Office delays plan to house asylum seekers at military bases
About 540 men were due to be sent to Crowborough army training camp and 300 men to Cameron Barracks in Inverness.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Four more arrests after alleged assault of Celtic Park steward
Four further arrests are made in connection with a disturbance at Celtic Park during Falkirk's Scottish Premiership visit on 29 October.
Killer's sentence extended for laundry room rape
Cameron Woods is already serving an 18-and-a-half year sentence for fatally stabbing Robert Fisher.
Source: BBC News
