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Scotland
Court to hear full story of Peter Murrell’s crimes – what did he buy?
BBC Scotland News has collated all of the goods bought by ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in his £400,000 embezzlement.
37 mins agoScotland Politics
Scottish Parliament to restore MSP gender search after trans survey
The Scottish Parliament has asked MSPs to disclose their sex and trans status as part of a new survey.
Scottish Secretary thanked Mandelson for help with bid to become MP
Newly-released files confirm Douglas Alexander was in regular contact with Peter Mandelson ahead of his appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US.
Big salaries, a motorhome and SNP accounts: The Nicola Sturgeon interview unwrapped
We give some of the background to key quotes from the interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg.
15 hrs agoScotland
Campaigners oppose £2bn rural data centre ‘monster’
The company behind the plans says it would create 145 high-quality jobs in the Scottish Borders.
36 mins agoSouth Scotland
I’ve donated part of my brain to help find a cure for dementia
Aidan McAllister gave permission for doctors to take a part of his healthy brain matter to use for dementia research.
37 mins agoEdinburgh, Fife & East
‘He’s causing havoc’: Parrot loose in Inverness blamed for damage to cars
Residents of Lochardil say the parakeet is pecking chunks out of parts of their cars.
36 mins agoHighlands & Islands
Mystery find on Galloway beach aids Spanish shark study
A GPS tracking device found during a litter pick on a remote beach is part of a European shark study.
Mechanic who helped supply gangs with guns to pay back £1
A court heard Allan Hughes made £350,000 selling weapons to gangs, but none of his criminal assets could be identified.
Fire crews in 11-hour rescue of cow from underground ice house
They managed to get the 500kg (1,100lb) heifer safely back to her farm largely unscathed.
Teenagers accused of murder ‘hugged and shook hands’ after attack
A 15-year-old boy and Jay Stewart, 18, are accused of killing Kayden Moy on 17 May 2025.
Police appeal after woman raped in Glasgow lane
The incident happened around 01:00 on Sunday within a lane near Clyde Place in the city.
Peter Murrell admits embezzlement
Call for Holyrood and Westminster to hold joint inquiry into Murrell crimes
Former first minister Jack McConnell has backed a dual probe into the former SNP chief executive.
Sturgeon tells BBC: I’m serving a sentence for crime I didn’t commit
Scotland’s former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.
Sturgeon’s personal life and politics collide in BBC interview
BBC Scotland’s political editor Glenn Campbell gives his take on Nicola Sturgeon’s first media interview since her estranged husband admitted embezzling £400,000 from the SNP.
Watch: Key moments from Nicola Sturgeon’s interview with Laura Kuenssberg
Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC in her first interview since her estranged husband Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the SNP
Sturgeon defends ‘no comment’ police interview after SNP funds probe arrest
The former SNP leader’s solicitor says her response was “standard” and she later provided written answers to detectives’ questions.
Features and analysis
Would a Murrell Inquiry tell us anything?
John Swinney is resisting calls for a Holyrood investigation.
My grandfather helped Brazil develop its footballing skills
Archie McLean moved to Brazil in the early 20th Century, where he became involved in the game during its early years.
Scotland set off for World Cup – in pictures
Photographs from Scotland’s World Cup departure, with Steve Clarke’s squad on their way to the USA.
I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland – and I’ve brought the coffee with me
Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
News from around Scotland
I’ve donated part of my brain to help find a cure for dementia
Aidan McAllister gave permission for doctors to take a part of his healthy brain matter to use for dementia research.
‘He’s causing havoc’: Parrot loose in Inverness blamed for damage to cars
Residents of Lochardil say the parakeet is pecking chunks out of parts of their cars.
Plea to supermarket to help tackle anti-social behaviour
Two arrests were made during an event involving hundreds of cars on Saturday at an Asda car park.
Campaigners oppose £2bn rural data centre ‘monster’
The company behind the plans says it would create 145 high-quality jobs in the Scottish Borders.
Ofcom approves STV’s plan to axe north news programme
The controversial plan will see the end of the entirely separate news service for the north of Scotland, which is the legacy of the former Grampian Television.
Sport
Celtic-linked Bellamy rejects club offers to commit to Wales
Craig Bellamy reiterates his commitment to Wales after revealing he has rejected job offers to manage club sides.
Hearts hope to seal Miller move from Falkirk
Heart of Midlothian are hopeful of concluding the signing of Falkirk winger Calvin Miller in the next 48 hours.
Rangers’ Berry and McAulay earn late Scotland call
Rangers’ Laura Berry and Mia McAulay are added to the Scotland squad for Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Israel after Como’s Sophie Howard and Newcastle United’s Freya Gregory drop out.
SWPL winners Hearts appoint Thomson as head coach
Andy Thomson is appointed head coach of Scottish Women Premier League champions Hearts, replacing Eva Olid.
Is SWPL momentum with Celtic after Scottish Cup win?
What does Celtic’s Women’s Scottish Cup final win over Rangers mean for next season’s SWPL title race?
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Council selects deputy leader to replace newly-elected MSP
Tracey Little replaces fellow SNP councillor Katie Hagmann in the role on Dumfries and Galloway Council.
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Big salaries, a motorhome and SNP accounts: The Nicola Sturgeon interview unwrapped
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Where’s the sun gone?
Rain is expected in early June, but the second and third weeks will see more sunshine.
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Fuel issues which delayed air passengers now resolved
Several flights were delayed over the weekend due to issues with a fuel supplier at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports
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Scotland’s papers: Sturgeon’s ‘tears on TV’ and call for joint SNP inquiry
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
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Sex abuse doctor’s victim urges others to come forward
Dr Krishna Singh was jailed over sexual offences against 47 patients but his victims believe many more women could come forward.
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My grandfather helped Brazil develop its footballing skills
Archie McLean moved to Brazil in the early 20th Century, where he became involved in the game during its early years.
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‘Lethally salty’ waters hinder rare toad’s recovery
A study of Scotland’s only natterjack toad colonies finds that salt levels affect their size and survival.
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Scotland’s papers: SNP donors’ ‘court threat’ and Sturgeon’s ‘England move’
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
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