How to Watch BBC Scotland News on iPlayer

You can watch BBC Scotland news on BBC iPlayer by signing in with a BBC account and opening the BBC Scotland live channel, or by finding news programmes such as Reporting Scotland on demand. You can watch on the iPlayer website or in the BBC iPlayer app.

• A BBC account.
• A TV licence.
• The BBC iPlayer app, or a browser to use the iPlayer website.

1. Go to the BBC iPlayer website at bbc.co.uk/iplayer, or open the BBC iPlayer app on your device.
2. Sign in with your BBC account, or create one if you do not have one.
3. Open the Channels menu.
4. Select BBC Scotland to open the live channel page.
5. On the live channel page, use the Watch Live button to join the current broadcast, or the Watch from Start button to begin from the beginning of the programme.
6. To catch up on BBC Scotland's news instead, search iPlayer for Reporting Scotland, or browse the News category.
7. On the Reporting Scotland page, choose an episode to start watching.

• You need a BBC account and a TV licence to watch BBC iPlayer.
• Not all programmes are available on BBC iPlayer, including regional news, films and sporting events. If a recording is not in iPlayer, it will show as unavailable after the programme has aired.
• It can take up to 15 minutes for a programme to become available after it finishes. This depends on whether it was pre-recorded or broadcast live.
• Programmes expire, and availability varies. News bulletins may expire after 24 hours, while dramas and documentaries can be available for up to 365 days.
• On EE TV, you can find BBC iPlayer in the apps rail and apps page on your EE TV Box Pro or TV Box Edge, and in the EE TV search. If you have an Apple TV box, you can find it in your apps store.
• To sign in on EE TV, open the BBC iPlayer app, press Sign In, then follow the on-screen instructions. If you do not have a mobile, tablet or computer, press down on your remote control when prompted and follow the on-screen instructions.
• BBC programmes you record on EE TV in Internet Mode play automatically from the BBC iPlayer app, so you get your full recording in the highest quality.
• Parental controls on EE TV are controlled through your EE TV service, not inside the BBC iPlayer app.
• The BBC iPlayer app lets you pause, restart and rewind live channels part way through, download shows to watch offline, and build a watchlist. You can also stream programmes to your TV using Google Chromecast, which requires a supported device connected to your TV.
• The app tracks what you have watched and for how long. You can turn this off by logging into your BBC account and turning off Allow Personalisation.

Do I need a TV licence to watch BBC Scotland news on iPlayer?

Yes. You need a BBC account and a TV licence to watch BBC iPlayer.

Can I watch BBC Scotland live rather than on demand?

Yes. Open the Channels menu, select BBC Scotland, then use Watch Live to join the current broadcast or Watch from Start to begin from the beginning of the programme.

Where can I find Reporting Scotland episodes?

Search iPlayer for Reporting Scotland or browse the News category. The programme page lists available episodes, such as the News at Seven and Evening News bulletins.

How long do BBC Scotland news programmes stay on iPlayer?

Availability varies. News bulletins may expire after 24 hours, while other programmes can be available for up to 365 days.

Can I download BBC Scotland news to watch offline?

BBC iPlayer lets you download shows to your device so you can watch on the go, though availability varies by programme.