The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.

   MPs from across the political spectrum paid tribute to Alex Salmond at Westminster, where he served for years.

   A plea to return the body of former First Minister Alex Salmond to Scotland leads several of today’s front pages.

   The Scottish Covid Inquiry is asking children and young people about their lives during the pandemic.

   About fans gathered the gates of St Mirren FC in Paisley hoping to catch a glimpse of the footballer.

   Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop says last year’s fare freeze cannot be continued.

   The redevelopment, set to be completed by , aims to transform the look and feel of key streets.

   Gary Nicol was found with serious injuries in the Bankton Lane area on September.

   A memorial to explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton goes on display in Dundee after a, mile journey.

   The veteran SNP politician has been expelled from the party after claiming there is no genocide in Gaza.

   Spain’s state owned shipbuilder Navantia is in exclusive talks to buy the Belfast based shipyard.

   Martin Forgie, who was , was found dead in the Aberdeenshire town last week.

   A road in the town was shut for more than five hours after the accident on Saturday afternoon.

   SRUC has awarded degrees before, but until now these have been validated through universities.

   Jack Revill, , died on Saturday morning following complications arising from an accidental head injury .

   The year old was walking on the pavement on Maryhill Road when he was struck by a black Mercedes

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

   Ritchie and Lorna Conaghan searched for years to find the families of sailors killed off the Ayrshire coast.

   Bridget the chihuahua has a small but important role in the new production of Don Pasquale.

   Goalkeeper Adam Golebiewski’s life was changed a few weeks ago when a car he was in crashed.

   Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to develop the condition.

   A series of images from the era have emerged more than a decade after they were almost thrown away.

   The former Scottish first minister was a politician who rarely missed a media opportunity.

   The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence.

   Scotland’s first minister says the late SNP leader took the party from the fringes of politics to the heart of government.

   Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of , led the SNP into power and through the referendum.

   The year old was first minister for seven years but resigned after losing the referendum.

   Our political editor writes that the late ex first minister was waspish, pugnacious, unrelenting, engaging .

   MPs have made tribute speeches to the former SNP leader in the House of Commons.

   Former SNP MSP John Mason was suspended over comments about the Israel Gaza war

   Calum MacColl sung the Gaelic song that won him a gold medal at the Royal National M d in .

   Mark Donfried said time stood still when the former SNP leader collapsed at a conference in the Balkans.

   A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond.

   Adam Golebiewski was only when the crash happened in Aberdeenshire, just a few weeks ago.

   Timelapse footage has captured the Northern Lights which were visible from across Scotland overnight.

   Chris McEleny of the Alba Party is travelling to North Macedonia, where Alex Salmond died on Saturday.

   The Scottish Parliament officially opened years ago but did you know the meanings behind some of its key features

   The Sphinx, a patch of snow thought to be the longest lasting in the UK, has melted for the fourth consecutive year.

   Gary Nicol was found with serious injuries in the Bankton Lane area on September.

   Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop says last year’s fare freeze cannot be continued.

   Martin Forgie, who was , was found dead in the Aberdeenshire town last week.

   A road in the town was shut for more than five hours after the accident on Saturday afternoon.

   A memorial to explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton goes on display in Dundee after a, mile journey.

   Manager Roberto Martinez has no concerns over using Cristiano Ronaldo in a second away match in hours when Portugal meet Scotland at Hampden on Tuesday.

   Caroline Weir returns to the Scotland squad for this month’s European Championship first round play off with Hungary.

   Scotland head coach Steve Clarke retains resolute faith in his squad despite a tough moment with just one win in matches.

   Portugal boss Roberto Martinez says redundancy made me as a manager as he recounts his time at Motherwell.