At the age of 28, Jeri Cormack is the UK's youngest retained lighthouse keeper.
She is one of 17 part-time keepers working for the Northern Lighthouse Board, tasked with looking after the network since its automation in the 1990s.
Tackling often fierce weather, Jeri inspects and maintains three historic lighthouses at the edge of the British mainland - Noss Head, Dunnet Head and Duncansby Head.
Video by Morgan Spence and Lorna Gordon
SNP's free childcare plans branded a 'gimmick' in education debate
Last gig? 'This shows I'm down with the kids. Kendrick Lamar'
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar takes on our quick‑fire challenge.
Devolved or reserved: What Scotland's public thinks
As Scotland prepares for the Scottish Parliament election we asked people in Glasgow how well they understand which powers are devolved to Holyrood and which remain reserved to Westminster.
Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.
NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points
Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.
Why all Olympic curling stones come from a Scottish island
A small Ayrshire business crafts curling stones by hand using rock found on an island off Scotland’s west coast.
The surprising history of LGBTQ+ laws in Scotland
As LGBTQ+ History Month begins, we take a look at when Scotland decriminalised homosexuality and other key dates.
Scotland's chilly forecast for the first days of 2026
A cold start to 2026 and snowy for northern Scotland with a Met Office snow and ice yellow warning in force.
Sextortion: 'I don't want any family to go through what we are'
Mother of teenage sextortion victim Murray Dowey encourages parents to have uncomfortable conversations with their children.
Watch: The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK
Reform won a surprise victory in a council by-election in West Lothian - their first win in Scotland.
Underdog St Mirren fans reflect on cup final win
Underdog St Mirren fans reflect on their cup final win
Is it fine to flake on your friends?
With Christmas party season now in full swing we asked the people of Glasgow if it is OK to bail on plans.
Al Lamont on that special, viral Scotland goal commentary
BBC Scotland Sport presenter Al Lamont tells Scotcast about that special, viral Scotland goal commentary.
Knitting poppies helps us remember those who go to war
Meet the woman behind this impressive display of knitted and crocheted poppies.
Heavy police presence in Scotland on Bonfire Night
Police Scotland were on patrol last night to prevent Bonfire Night disorder.
Catching the American fugitive who faked his own death
Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi assumed a new identity and fled to Scotland to escape justice.
Marti Pellow didn't know Love Is All Around would be a hit
Marti Pellow spoke to BBC Scotland's The Saturday Show about the success of the hit song Love Is All Around.
See the weather for Scotland vs Greece at Hampden
Weather forecast for Scotland vs Greece World Cup qualifier at Hampden.
Weather forecast for the week ahead
Your weather forecast for the week ahead from Kirsteen MacDonald.
Weather forecast for Perseid meteor shower
The weather forecast for viewing the Perseid meteor shower in skies over Scotland.
