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

Four Scottish chefs are one step closer to securing a ‘once in a lifetime’ learning opportunity after being named as ...

New data suggests that an increasing number of people are flocking to the 'gateway to the isles' for holidays rather than ...

Hope Lodge in the far north Highlands is the latest project from Denmark’s richest family, now the largest private landowners ...

The classic Caledonian hostelry is an invitation to locals and tourists to slow down, sit awhile and, ultimately, feel at ...

A new Digital Detox Index has revealed that several of Scotland's best places to switch off from technology are just a few ...

Scotland draws millions of visitors a year from around the globe, called there by its bleak beauty, spectacular historical sites, vibrant cities, golf, and, of course, its whisky. It's not a big place ...