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It is 70 years since work started on the Chapelcross site which now hopes to become a green energy hub.

BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer's.

Cult Glasgow club night Pretty Ugly is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

A deal to take part of energy services firm Petrofac, which employs 2,000 people in Aberdeen, out of administration has been agreed.

Former Scotland, Nottingham Forest and Derby County winger John Robertson - once described by manager Brian Clough as "a Picasso of our game" - dies at the age of 72.

Scottish Exotic Animal Rescue says some people are struggling to keep their pets warm and healthy.

Mothers and fathers across the country have received special festive presents as they welcome newborns.

When Lucy Turner was diagnosed with an aggressive mouth cancer she was told she would have to terminate her pregnancy.

Laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus drop for the second week in a row, but experts warn the flu season is not over.

Outbreaks of the H5N1 strain have been detected at farms in the Borders, Midlothian and South Lanarkshire.

Agnes, or EpicGamerGrandma as she was known online, passed away in hospital after suffering from a stroke.

Operation Portaledge was launched after a series of violent incidents in a gangland feud earlier this year.

The future of the sitcom was in doubt after the death of one of its writers, age just 48.

Firearms officers were called to a disturbance in Aberdeen on Tuesday afternoon.

Sites right across the country receive the upgrade aimed at helping boost investment and employment.

The changes to the judgement, which was also amended last week, are described as clerical mistakes, errors or omissions.

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

John Robertson, who has died aged 72, was dubbed "the Picasso of football" and made Brian Clough's great Nottingham Forest side tick, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

The Scottish singer has been gifted a jacket by the US actor after he hailed her one of his biggest British heroes.

Mary-Jane Parker, from Peebles, suffered 10 broken ribs and multiple other injuries in the Highlands.

ScotRail has announced its Christmas and New Year timetable which includes the last Christmas Eve and Hogmanay trains departing earlier than usual.

The job comes with a few challenges - including weekly boat trips to mainland for washing and shopping.

Eskdalemuir villagers fear a downgrade of service despite an upgrade to digital phone technology.

Sandra Lee Myles' garden has become a landmark in Drumchapel as she lost count of how many decorations she owns.

BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer's.

Revised proposals - without the original 80-mile diversion - have been drawn up after public concern.

A deal to take part of energy services firm Petrofac, which employs 2,000 people in Aberdeen, out of administration has been agreed.

It is 70 years since work started on the Chapelcross site which now hopes to become a green energy hub.

A man died and two people were taken to hospital following the fire in Scott Street in June

John Robertson, who has died aged 72, was dubbed "the Picasso of football" and made Brian Clough's great Nottingham Forest side tick, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Those who know him best look back on the illustrious career of John Robertson, Nottingham Forest's double European Cup winner.

Former Scotland, Nottingham Forest and Derby County winger John Robertson - once described by manager Brian Clough as "a Picasso of our game" - dies at the age of 72.

How John Robertson twice conquered European football with Nottingham Forest.

There's a mouth-watering Edinburgh Derby as we look ahead to the Premiership fixtures.