Damien Harrier targeted the women between 2018 and 2023 in Perth and Fife.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

People welcome plans to finally install escalators in an Aberdeen shopping centre after 42 years.

The comedian will present a new BBC documentary ahead of Scotland's return to the World Cup for the first time since France 1998.

The mammal - which appeared to have some injuries - was spotted at Stronsay.

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre insists he is not fazed by criticism of his behaviour at the Masters, but says he is working to keep his emotions in check.

Scottish leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has announced plans to spend an extra £400m on social care.

Jimmy Moir went to L.A. to see where his idol made his music - and ended up with a few surprises.

The first minister defends his party's plans to impose a limit on the cost of "essential" items.

The singer bought several items designed by Glasgow artist Anita Glass and wanted to tell her how much she liked them.

An extended spell in the third tier of Scottish football puts "increased financial pressures" on the Dumfries side.

Justin Evans, 24, was last seen within Golgotha Monastery on Papa Stronsay.

We have analysed some of the policies in the Scottish National Party's manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election.

The party has announced its policy plans ahead of the Holyrood poll on 7 May.

The Succession star says Glenrothan - his directorial debut - is a "love letter to Scotland".

Scottish Labour leader clashed with Malcolm Offord in a TV debate.

A new Arena League American Football team in Glasgow has attracted scepticism head of their opening game.

A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea

BBC Scotland journalists have analysed some of the policies in the Scottish Greens' manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election.

The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.

The party has announced its policy plans ahead of the Holyrood poll on 7 May.

Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.

In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.

Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.

All you need to know about the upcoming election in Scotland, clearly and quickly explained.

A quick guide to Holyrood's voting system and how your ballots are counted.

They include a leaders debate, daily online live pages, analysis, fact checking, audience-driven stories as well as a rolling results programme.

Damien Harrier targeted the women between 2018 and 2023 in Perth and Fife.

The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.

People welcome plans to finally install escalators in an Aberdeen shopping centre after 42 years.

Scottish Borders Council says the problems will be temporary as it moves to a new system with "improved payment options".

Adam Watts died in December 2021 after being attacked by a large bulldog-type dog

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre insists he is not fazed by criticism of his behaviour at the Masters, but says he is working to keep his emotions in check.

Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be "in the conversation" to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final.

Sale Sharks centre Evie Wills replaces the injured Emma Orr as Scotland make just one change from their win over Wales as England visit Murrayfield on Saturday.

Full scorecard as Namibia face Scotland in the second of three T20 internationals in Windhoek.

The biggest surprise of January's transfer deadline day came when Tottenham signed teenager James Wilson from Hearts. BBC Sport looks at how he is doing.