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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Signals fault causes rail disruption
Problem at Perth leads to widespread delays and cancellations during the Monday morning rush hour.
Storm Deirdre: Wind, snow and rain hit parts of UK
Travel disruption and power cuts remain after Storm Deirdre, with warnings over localised flooding to come.
Inverness swimming coach wins award
Watch as Kirsty Ewen is announced as the Get Inspired Unsung Hero at Sports Personality of the Year 2018 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham.
Scottish climber's 'relief' at end to 30-year mystery
The bodies of two friends of a Scots climber have been found three decades after they disappeared.
Half the fish at Wester Ross salmon farm wiped out
Wester Ross Fisheries said the "catastrophic event" was "soul destroying" for its farmers.
Homeless Scottish veteran tells of his journey back to work
Terry served in the Army for seven years and later became homeless after he struggled adjusting back to every day life.
Soldier dies at Fort George at Ardersier
South African Joe Bosman was a member of 3 Scots, The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
HIE takes control of CairnGorm Mountain
Highlands and Islands Enterprise is now running the site after its operator was placed into administration.
Climber rescued after fall in Cairngorms
Members of Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and a coastguard helicopter went to the climber's aid.
Ayr United 3-3 Ross County: Table toppers Ayr held in six-goal thriller
Lawrence Shankland scores twice as Championship leaders Ayr United and nearest rivals Ross County share six goals at Somerset Park.
Inverness CT 1-1 Dundee United
Inverness Caledonian Thistle miss the chance to climb to fourth in the Championship after being held to a draw by Dundee United.
Ayr Utd v Inverness CT: Scottish Championship game postponed due to weather
Ayr United's Scottish Championship meeting with Inverness Caledonian Thistle has been postponed due to weather conditions less than an hour before kick-off.
Inverness 6-1 Edinburgh City: White treble helps Highlanders progress in cup
Jordan White scores a hat-trick as Inverness beat Edinburgh City to set up a Scottish Cup fourth-round tie with East Kilbride.
Hannah McCook: Diabetic Scottish golfer uses Steve Redgrave as inspiration
Scottish golfer Hannah McCook takes inspiration from Sir Steve Redgrave as she battles type 1 diabetes in her pursuit of a place on the Ladies European Tour.
Alloa Athletic 0-1 Ross County: Keith Watson strikes late
Ross County narrow the gap on Championship leaders Ayr United to two points after Keith Watson's late winner at Alloa.
Inverness CT 2-3 Falkirk: Ray McKinnon's side end hosts' unbeaten run
Inverness Caledonian Thistle's unbeaten run of 25 league matches, stretching back to March, was ended by an injury-time Falkirk winner in the Highlands.
Edinburgh force Scottish Cup replay with Inverness after 1-1 draw
Liam Henderson's late strike secures Edinburgh City a Scottish Cup replay against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Ross County 2-1 Dunfermline Athletic: Staggies two points off Championship summit
Ross County move within two points of Scottish Championship leaders Ayr United by beating 10-man Dunfermline.
County visit Motherwell in Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup holders Celtic will start their defence of the trophy at home to Scottish League One side Airdrieonians.
Your pictures
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 7 December - 14 December.
In pictures
Since the 1950s, a herd of reindeer have called Scotland's hills home, roaming wild in 6,000 acres of mountains.
Bella bound
The two acts are the latest to the be confirmed for next year's Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival.
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
Signals fault causes rail disruption
Problem at Perth leads to widespread delays and cancellations during the Monday morning rush hour.
Seal pups 'at risk from toxic chemicals in contaminated water'
A study conducted in the Firth of Forth suggests chemicals are affecting the seals' ability to grow.
Scotland's papers: NHS boss pay-off and Brexit vote 'battle'
A row over the pay-off for the former boss of NHS Tayside and the "battle" over a second Brexit vote make the front pages.
Energy firms SSE and Npower scrap merger plan
SSE says the new energy price cap was one factor behind the decision to scrap the deal.
Warmer winters 'may hit blackcurrant crops'
Researchers say milder winters may cause crops to flower later in the year and produce less fruit.
Sturgeon puts more pressure on Labour to table confidence motion
Scotland's first minister says the move has the best chance of succeeding if it comes from the official opposition.
Man's body washed up in burn at Carnoustie beach
Police are treating the death in Carnoustie as "unexplained" and have cordoned off the area.
Scotland finance secretary Derek Mackay promises budget backing
The finance secretary says he will work over the coming weeks to build cross-party support for his plans.
Three men attacked during night out in Glasgow
The group was assaulted by five men during an incident in the early hours of Friday.
Investigation after woman found unconscious in Beith
The 52-year-old woman is in a serious condition after suffering a head injury while walking her dog.
Fire crews called to house blaze in East Renfrewshire
Neighbours saw smoke coming from a downstairs window of the house in Clarkston.
Brexit: What happens next may have to be put to MPs' vote - Fox
A free vote by MPs is an option, says Brexiteer Liam Fox - but he thinks a new EU referendum unlikely.
Source: BBC News
