NewsNewsScotlandScotland PoliticsRules over which jails house trans prisoners challenged in courtThe campaign group For Women Scotland is challenging the guidance which helps decide which prisons trans people are held in.7 mins agoScotland PoliticsBid for outside police force to investigate Emma Caldwell inquiry stallsThe Crown Office tells BBC News it has been unable to find a non-Scottish force to take on the task. 6 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandGlasgow and Aberdeen airports increase passenger drop-off chargesThe fees charged at both airports will rise to £7 for 15 minutes from Tuesday.6 hrs agoScotlandAncient burial ground revealed during sewer constructionA 6th Century burial ground and two Iron Age roundhouses have been discovered at Windhill near Muir of Ord.9 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsGovernment confirms it will not back prostitution offences bill Independent MSP Ash Regan's bill would make it a criminal offence to pay for sex in Scotland.4 hrs agoScotland PoliticsLIVEScottish transfer deadline day: Is there time left for last-minute drama?Follow live updates as the Scottish transfer window draws to a close.Warning of snow and strong winds for parts of ScotlandThe Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Tuesday and Wednesday.6 hrs agoScotlandThe Fratellis cancel 20th anniversary tour due to singer's illnessKnown for their hits Chelsea Dagger and Whistle for the Choir, the Glasgow band said the tour would be rescheduled.Fife Flyers apologise after club drops Pride jerseysThe Kirkcaldy team said its rainbow jerseys would only be worn during the warm-up to respect its players' beliefs.Is whisky tourism on the rocks?Some rural distilleries have closed visitor centres while others have cutr opening hours due to less footfall and difficulties finding staff. New exams body plans to shake up qualifications systemQualifications Scotland announces a major review of the exams system saying it wants to ensure they are "absolutely fit for purpose".Harpist named BBC Young Traditional Musician 2026Aberdeenshire-born Rachel Groves leads the Scolty Harp Ensemble in the north-east of Scotland..Features and analysisYour pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.Screen grab: should we take kids’ phones away?The growing campaign to keep children off smartphones and social media.Lover, liar, predator: How we took back power from the man who controlled usShannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse. The hospital deaths that could lead to criminal chargesSeven patient deaths at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital site are being investigated by Scotland's prosecution and death investigation service.Why tartan is 'having a moment' in fashion againFrom The Traitors to high fashion, tartan is making a comeback as designers turn to the Scottish heritage style.News from around ScotlandParts of Netflix's Dept Q building could be reused in new developmentDesigners for the redevelopment of Argyle House in Edinburgh say some materials may be able to be reused in a new building.Seven arrested after alleged cannabis farm discovered in old schoolThe discovery was made last week in a former school in Wick.Warning of snow and strong winds for parts of ScotlandThe Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Tuesday and Wednesday.Cannabis plants worth nearly £1m found in DumfriesPolice officers found the cultivation in a building in Friars Vennel on Sunday afternoon. 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