62 h. ago New BBC Scotland documentary to tell personal stories of Lockerbie Air Disaster victims

Lockerbie: Our Story will be shown in early June - the day after the final episode of the Bombing of Pan Am 103 drama is broadcast.

Events

3 d. ago Iconic distillery on Scotland's whisky island featured in BBC global film series

The Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay has been chosen as the only spirits producer featured in a global film series by B Lab Global and BBC StoryWorks

Culture

6 d. ago Referendum rejection would need to be reviewed if there is ‘overwhelming desire’

Michael Gove was a senior minister in the Conservative administrations since 2010.

Politics

9 d. ago Ncuti Gatwa ‘no longer able’ to be UK Eurovision spokesperson and is replaced

The actor will be replaced by singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the BBC said on Thursday evening.

Politics

9 d. ago BBC bosses accused of ‘throwing people out to the wolves’ by axing River City

Equity president and actress Lynda Rooke addressed MSPs alongside one of the soap’s stars on Thursday.

Politics

9 d. ago Veteran broadcast journalist appointed head of news at BBC Scotland

Howard Simpson has almost two decades of experience.

Politics

9 d. ago BBC Scotland appoints new boss to senior leadership role based at Glasgow HQ

BBC Scotland has appointed a replacement for the outgoing Gary Smith as head of news and current affairs.

Politics

1 week ago First look at Dumfries and Galloway homes aiming to be named Scotland’s Home of the Year

Properties in Dumfries and the Stewartry will feature in the south of Scotland episode of the popular BBC Scotland show.

Politics

1 week ago How memories of clean water, frogs and fresh air could help save Rio’s favelas from future climate disaster

A new exhibition in the Brazilian city looks at how water, the environment and extreme weather is interwoven with personal stories from 10 marginalised communitiesLeticia Pinheiro grew up hearing stories about the Acari River. Her grandmother bathed in its clean waters; her father caught frogs on its margins; and many in the community made a living from fishing there.Now, Pinheiro, 28, and her peers do not even call it a river; it’s become known as a valão – an open canal for sewage and rubbish. It borders the Acari favela, which spread over swampy terrain in northern Rio de Janeiro from the 1920s. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Be in the audience for BBC Scotland's Debate Night political discussion show in Dumfries

Former Dumfries Academy pupil Stephen Jardine will be returning to his hometown for the recording next week.

Politics

2 w. ago BBC to air First Dates' most disastrous episode yet as Fred Sirieix forced to step in

One dater's bizarre behaviour was actually for a very interesting reason

Events

2 w. ago John Swinney refuses to mark NHS Scotland out of 10 but admits 'access' to care is an issue

The First Minister faced questions from the public when he joined Kaye Adams on her regular BBC Scotland radio show.

Politics

2 w. ago Inside BBC Scotland's Home of the Year's quirky Stockbridge tenement

Anna Campbell Jones, Banjo Beale and Danny Campbell have their work cut out for them as they are forced to choose between three homes in the east.

Politics

3 w. ago BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty slips up live on air as concerned co

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty almost suffered a disaster live on air during Friday morning's episode of the daily show

Society

3 w. ago Transgender women unable to compete in women’s football in Scotland next season

The Scottish Football Association is understood to have taken a final decision to update its policy following a Supreme Court ruling on April 16.

Politics

3 w. ago Greta Garbo documentary reveals star as ‘a relaxed, silly, funny person’

Exclusive: Previously unseen footage of actor larking about with friends at home upends Garbo’s aloof imageShe is remembered as the ultimate reclusive film star, following her shock retirement at the height of her success. But the enduring image of Greta Garbo is being challenged by a new documentary, which will show that, far from withdrawing from life – as in her most famous line, “I want to be alone” – she lived it to the full, partying with close friends.The British film-maker Lorna Tucker has been given access to previously unseen behind the scenes footage in which the star, once described as “the most alluring, vibrant and yet aloof character ever to grace the motion picture screen”, can be seen larking about and laughing. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago BBC Scotland's Home of the Year: Quirky Orkney home shortlisted for its unique features

Amanda Tickle, 55, is the proud owner of this gorgeous seafront home in Orkney which mixes the perfect blend of modern simplicity with a colourful twist.

Politics

4 w. ago Georgia Harrison pregnant after 10 month romance with dating app boyfriend

EXCLUSIVE: TV personality and documentary maker Georgia Harrison is pregnant with her first baby following a whirlwind romance with her City worker boyfriend Jack Stacey

Politics

4 w. ago Celebrity Traitors stars pictured at Inverness airport as they arrive ahead of filming

The filming of the new series of Celebrity Traitors is in full swing with a whole host of famous faces seen arriving in Scotland ahead of the brand new BBC series.

Politics

4 w. ago Celebrity Traitors stars pictured in Scotland ahead filming as cast revealed

The cast of the Celebrity Traitors were seen arriving into Inverness Airport in Scotland as filming begins on the hit BBC show with a star-studded cast

Politics