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Scotland's education minister has vowed the SNP will "stand by" free tuition fees despite the funding crisis facing the country's universities.

Plans to axe a fifth of the workforce at Dundee University have drawn attention to problems in the sector.

Officers were called to Market Square in the town on Saturday following reports of a serious assault.

The "exciting" artefact - used to cut peat and moss - was found during excavation work in Edinburgh.

The multi-million pound ferry, which only began operating in January, was taken out of service on Friday.

Musician Grace Stewart-Skinner is creating a music album to celebrate the fishing heritage of a Black Isle village

Concerns over power plant plans and ongoing ventilation issues at a Glasgow hospital make the front pages.

As another frustrating Six Nations campaign concludes, Scotland just can't shake the consistently inconsistent tag.

Omed Hassan, 26, of Perth, did not turn up at the High Court in Edinburgh for verdict in his trial.

Online fan group Still Rollin raised more than £12,000 for the tributes to Alan Longmuir and Les McKeown in Princes Street Gardens.

Police said the accident happened on the southbound Aberdeen to Dundee road, at Brechin, at about 14:45 on Friday.

Snag clothing is cited in an online debate over whether adverts showing models who appear "unhealthily fat" should be banned.

Kirsty Wark's new show puts Scotland's fashion credentials under the spotlight.

On Sunday, more than 2,500 Rangers fans will return to Celtic Park for the first time in two years.

Dr John Roberts is encouraging others to become living donors to help people who need transplants.

An otter knocked items over as it ran around the surprised family's kitchen in Shetland.

Preparations for the Celtic v Rangers match and a crack in the hull of the Glen Sannox make the front pages.

Rachel Reeves has announced a £2bn increase to a lending scheme which could fund overseas deals.

The BBC and ITV agree a new four-year deal for the Men's Six Nations to remain on free-to-air TV until 2029.

The case against Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi had been due to get under way in Washington on 12 May.

The "lifeline service" will continue for another year after £1m of funding is granted.

There could be more charges for day care and sheltered housing wardens in Aberdeen.

She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".

Eric Trump is a senior executive in his father's business - the Trump Organisation - which owns golf resorts in Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire.

Australis had been berthed at the small Finnart oil terminal on Loch Long since 2019.

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

Glaswegian singer-songwriter Riley is performing at the Country 2 Country festival.

The bagpipes Alasdair Campbell plays today had a part to play in his great-grandfather's survival in WW1.

Shoppers in Selkirk seek better access to cash as they say their ATM regularly runs out of notes.

Finlayson performed in more than 100 films but was best known for being the "third man" to Laurel and Hardy.

Nicola Sturgeon's decision to stand down as an MSP was obvious but it still has the capacity to startle, says BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell.

Medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy have been hailed as "game changers" for tackling obesity.

Scotland's Education Secretary said the policy had helped widen access to higher education.

The brand new vessel only began operating in January after being delivered almost seven years late.

A family was surprised by the uninvited guest who wreaked havoc in their kitchen in Shetland.

How might we tackle our litter 'emergency'?

A couple begin their legal challenge against UK and Scottish government decisions to cut winter fuel payments.

The former first minister says the time is right for her to step down as an MSP.

The councillor who introduced Scotland's biggest council tax rise this year has received violent threats over the decision.

King Charles handed the Commonwealth Games baton to Sir Chris Hoy at Buckingham Palace.

Plans to axe a fifth of the workforce at Dundee University have drawn attention to problems in the sector.

The "lifeline service" will continue for another year after £1m of funding is granted.

Officers were called to Market Square in the town on Saturday following reports of a serious assault.

The case against Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi had been due to get under way in Washington on 12 May.

Scotland's education minister has vowed the SNP will "stand by" free tuition fees despite the funding crisis facing the country's universities.

As another frustrating Six Nations campaign concludes, Scotland just can't shake the consistently inconsistent tag.

Scotland were "a bum cheek away from converting" as they concluded their Six Nations campaign with a loss to France, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

Watch highlights as France beat Scotland 35-16 to end England's title hopes and win the Six Nations title.

Six places and 13 points separate Dundee United and Dundee in the Scottish Premiership going into a key derby at Tannadice.