Ketamine is linked to serious health problems but some believe it can be used to treat depression.

New figures show demand for speech and language therapists is increasing in Scotland.

Plans to slash energy bills by up to 25% for over 7,000 UK businesses will be announced alongside other plans to boost growth.

It is estimated more than 100 divers have lost their lives in the North Sea oil and gas industry.

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

Robert Shaw's dazzling acting career brought him fame and acclaim but Orkney claims him as its own.

The city council has approved its new tall buildings policy which it hopes will encourage the controlled development of taller buildings.

Wendy Alexander recalls being at the centre of the bitter fight over the controversial law, 25 years on.

First-time buyers on lower incomes have been dropped from one of the Scottish government's shared equity schemes after 18 years.

On what would have been his best friend's 18th birthday, Ryan Quinn shares what it was like to suffer such loss as a child.

The independent school opens a consultation process for staff in order to reduce headcount.

Councillors behind the idea say it could tackle a shortage of homes in the region.

British champion Liam Byrne, 24, was critically injured on the Gitschen mountain after taking off from 7,874ft.

Dumfries and Galloway Council says most services will continue but questions remain over several routes.

An eyewitness describes a 'tornado of fire and smoke' coming from the former Balhousie Primary School.

Celtic have paid tribute to Lisbon Lion John Clark who has died at the age of 84.

Rangers shareholders have given approval for the club's new American owners to invest £20m in the club.

Verbal jousting on British and Irish Lions tours is as much a part of the deal as the rugby itself - and the mind games started anew in recent days, writes Tom English.

Former players Derek Ferguson and Lee Miller reflect on the success of Scotland international sons, Lewis and Lennon respectively, and what their futures hold.

Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers could be moving closer to the Ibrox exit, while there is a pre-season blow for Russell Martin...