Bbc scotland news

Here are the latest news headlines from BBC Scotland:

Top Stories

  1. Covid-19: Scotland's vaccination programme to be accelerated: The Scottish government has announced plans to accelerate its vaccination programme to help control the spread of Covid-19.
  2. Flood warnings issued for parts of Scotland: Heavy rain has led to flood warnings being issued for parts of Scotland, with residents advised to take precautions.
  3. Police investigate fatal crash on A9: A fatal crash on the A9 in Perthshire has left one person dead and another injured, with police investigating the cause of the incident.

Regional News

  1. Glasgow's Queen Street Station to close for refurbishment: Glasgow's Queen Street Station is to close for several months to allow for a major refurbishment programme.
  2. Edinburgh's Royal Mile to be pedestrianised: Edinburgh City Council has announced plans to pedestrianise parts of the Royal Mile to improve safety and accessibility.
  3. Aberdeen's Beach Esplanade to be upgraded: Aberdeen City Council has announced plans to upgrade the city's Beach Esplanade, including the installation of new seating and lighting.

Sport

  1. Celtic and Rangers to play in Europa League: Celtic and Rangers have both been drawn into the Europa League group stages, with the teams set to face off against each other in the competition.
  2. Scotland's rugby team to face France in Six Nations: Scotland's rugby team is set to face France in the Six Nations Championship, with the match to be played at Murrayfield Stadium.
  3. Glasgow Warriors to face Leinster in Pro14 semi-final: Glasgow Warriors have been drawn against Leinster in the Pro14 semi-finals, with the match to be played at Scotstoun Stadium.

Weather

  1. Rain and wind to hit Scotland: A spell of rain and wind is expected to hit Scotland over the next few days, with temperatures set to remain mild.
  2. Fog to affect travel in some areas: Fog is expected to affect travel in some areas of Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Islands.
  3. Sunshine expected for the weekend: The weekend is expected to be dry and sunny, with temperatures set to rise to around 15°C (59°F).

These are just some of the latest news headlines from BBC Scotland. You can find more news and updates on the BBC Scotland website.