Scotland's avalanche service's latest annual report recounts one such "escape" involving climbers on Ben Nevis.
Read moreBBC News Scotland

Shops to reopen as Scottish restrictions eased
Non-essential shops across much of western Scotland - including Glasgow - will open for first time in three weeks.
Top Stories

Shops to reopen as Scottish restrictions eased
Non-essential shops across much of western Scotland - including Glasgow - will open for first time in three weeks.

Shops most commonly mention in traced Covid cases
Contact tracing data shows retail accounts for 20% of the places visited by people the week before testing positive.

'I found myself pouring a glass of wine at 2pm'
The Covid pandemic has led to more people seeking help for the effects of alcohol.

Pub ban on background music to be lifted
Hospitality venues have not been allowed to play music since August amid concerns over Covid-19 transmission.

Do Scotland's prostitution laws need changing?
A Scottish government consultation calls for views on how best to protect women involved in prostitution.

'Lucky escapes' among 241 avalanches last winter
Scotland's avalanche service's latest annual report recounts one such "escape" involving climbers on Ben Nevis.

Sixteen deaths linked to two care home outbreaks
More than 140 positive cases have been recorded at Inchmarlo Care Home near Banchory and Deeside Care Home in Cults.
Featured Contents

Shops to reopen as Scottish restrictions eased
Non-essential shops across much of western Scotland - including Glasgow - will open for first time in three weeks.

Shops most commonly mention in traced Covid cases
Contact tracing data shows retail accounts for 20% of the places visited by people the week before testing positive.

'I found myself pouring a glass of wine at 2pm'
The Covid pandemic has led to more people seeking help for the effects of alcohol.

Pub ban on background music to be lifted
Hospitality venues have not been allowed to play music since August amid concerns over Covid-19 transmission.

Do Scotland's prostitution laws need changing?
A Scottish government consultation calls for views on how best to protect women involved in prostitution.

'Lucky escapes' among 241 avalanches last winter
Scotland's avalanche service's latest annual report recounts one such "escape" involving climbers on Ben Nevis.

Sixteen deaths linked to two care home outbreaks
More than 140 positive cases have been recorded at Inchmarlo Care Home near Banchory and Deeside Care Home in Cults.

Shops most commonly mention in traced Covid cases
Contact tracing data shows retail accounts for 20% of the places visited by people the week before testing positive.

'I found myself pouring a glass of wine at 2pm'
The Covid pandemic has led to more people seeking help for the effects of alcohol.

Pub ban on background music to be lifted
Hospitality venues have not been allowed to play music since August amid concerns over Covid-19 transmission.
Coronavirus explained
Features & Analysis
Watch/Listen
Latest Updates
By Chris Clements
Social affairs correspondent, BBC Scotland
By James Cook
Chief News Correspondent for The Nine
By Andy Campbell
BBC Sport Scotland
Video content
Video caption: 'I'm shaking, I'm overwhelmed' - Perth Racecouse chief on government funding Hazel Peplinski, the chief executive of Perth Racecourse says she is "shaking and overwhelmed" after racing in Scotland was given £2m from the Scottish Government.
BreakingHopkin quits as Morton manager
By Owain Clarke
BBC Wales health correspondent
By Tyrone Smith
BBC Scotland Sport
By The Visual and Data Journalism Team
BBC News
Video content
Video caption: Highlights: Sparta Prague 2-1 Glasgow City

















































