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Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:57:55 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Family's plea to allow dying father to see expat daughter
Laura Soutar is stuck in hotel isolation in Majorca while her father Iain, from Milngavie, has just days to live.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:53:18 GMT
Covid in Scotland: 'Covid Toes' has left me unable to wear shoes
Sofia, 13, is barely able to walk due to the condition which leaves her feet swollen and covered in blisters.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:10:59 GMT
Scotland's papers: Jab helpline 'shambles' and 'scorchio' Scotland
The weather this weekend and the number of abandoned calls to the vaccine helpline feature in the papers.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:51:57 GMT
Covid: One in 90 people in Scotland have virus, experts estimate
The Office for National Statistics finds Covid infections have risen again across much of the UK.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:12:48 GMT
First cruise ship since Covid set to visit Scotland
The MS Island Sky will berth in Lerwick harbour in Shetland on Monday with 66 passengers on board.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:53:48 GMT
Row brewing in Scotland over prospect of privatising Channel 4
Some production companies fear a privatised channel would spend less money and support fewer jobs in Scotland.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:00:48 GMT
Hawick pensioner convicted of rapes and sex attacks
A court is told Edward Swan from Hawick subjected four young girls to abuse over an 18-year period.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:37:17 GMT
Scottish League Cup: Dundee handed 3-0 win as Ross County forfeit second tie in a row
Dundee are awarded a 3-0 win after Ross County are unable to fulfil Sunday's Scottish League Cup fixture amid positive tests for Covid-19.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:55:11 GMT
Celtic and Aberdeen allowed fans for European ties
Celtic will be allowed around 9,000 fans at their Champions League tie with Midtjylland on Tuesday, and Aberdeen 5,655 at their Europa Conference League game with Hacken two days later.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:00:06 GMT
Seal selfie warning issued to Loch Fleet visitors
NatureScot said in one case a paddleboarder was reported to have landed on a sandbank at Loch Fleet.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:25:33 GMT
Shell and Scottish Power join bid to build floating wind farms
Shell and Scottish Power are among bidders to develop the next generation of wind farms off the Scottish coast.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:51:51 GMT
Entire whisky distillery ships out to China
More than 35 tonnes of production equipment is leaving Scotland for the port of Tianjin under a £3m deal.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:35:45 GMT
Stress and fatigue 'key causes of farm accidents' says study
Researchers found "lapses in situation awareness" were a main contributory factor in agricultural accidents.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:18:23 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:41:12 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Do I need a vaccine certificate to travel?
The documents could be used in an international vaccine passport programme enabling foreign travel.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:32:21 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What rules are changing, and when?
The whole of Scotland will move to level zero on 19 July but what does that actually mean we can do?

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:10:46 GMT
What happened to Scotland's 'free from Covid' hopes?
In summer 2020, there was talk of being "not far away" from eliminating the virus. That did not happen, but is there still cause for optimism?

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:11:33 GMT
Does political pressure shape pandemic decisions?
With Scotland and England on the road out of lockdown, does political pressure encourage a "four nation" approach?

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:20:09 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Can rising Edinburgh cases be explained?
Scotland's capital has seen positive coronavirus cases reach unprecedented levels in the last two weeks. So, why might that be?

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:02:55 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Can we stop worrying about high case numbers?
As vaccination reduces serious illness from Covid-19, the Scottish government is changing its strategy.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:30:06 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What level is your area in?
Many Scottish council areas saw restrictions ease earlier this month, but some remained at the same level.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:57:50 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Recorded cases in children reach highest level
The number of weekly cases among 0-14 year olds is now higher than in early January, figures show.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:49:14 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What will the next few months be like?
Scotland has put the brakes on easing Covid restrictions this summer but there is confidence it is just a pause.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:45:26 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Answers to your questions
Some of the most recent answers to your questions about the pandemic in Scotland.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:43:23 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Ten ways crime changed during the pandemic
Shoplifting slumped but assaults on police officers went up during a "unique year" for crime levels in Scotland.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:35:55 GMT
Covid in Scotland: When will we know if the vaccination programme is working?
The link between Covid cases and hospital admissions seems to be weakening - but when will we know for sure?

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:50:46 GMT
Google Maps' Ben Nevis route 'potentially fatal'
Mountaineering experts are warning visitors against trying to follow dangerous routes using Google Maps.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:35:15 GMT
Are European 'Aires' the answer to Scotland's dirty campers?
The French-style sites with basic facilities for motorhomes are popping up across Scotland.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:11:30 GMT
The Scottish spaceman piloting Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic flight
David Mackay was chief pilot for the test mission on board Virgin Galactic's Unity rocket plane.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:23:12 GMT
Is a new oil field climate change hypocrisy?
As Glasgow prepares to host the COP26 climate summit, a new oil field west of Shetland could get the green light.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:11:03 GMT
Outlander star Sam Heughan funds Scottish drama scholarship
Sam Heughan has created a scholarship and scriptwriting competition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 22:31:39 GMT
How cattle are helping rare butterflies to thrive at Mabie Forest
Pearl-bordered fritillary numbers are rising at one site - with some unusual assistance.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:45:30 GMT
Covid in ScotlandThe 13-year-old suffering with 'Covid Toes'
Sofia has had the condition since October and is now barely able to walk or wear normal shoes.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:45:04 GMT
Indiana Jones scenes filmed in Glasgow city centre
Filming is in full swing in Glasgow city centre for the new Indiana Jones movie.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:23:30 GMT
How football helped the survivors of Glasgow hotel knife attack
Three of the asylum seekers who survived the Park Inn stabbing say football is helping them move on.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:14:42 GMT
Using TikTok to help my mum remember
When Alzheimer’s started to affect a Glasgow woman's memory, her son began uploading video clips.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:09:49 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Restrictions to ease but face coverings remain
Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland is to move to level zero restrictions with "certain modifications".

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:03:48 GMT
Rangers: John Fleck backs John Lundstram to thrive after taking 'incredible chance' at Ibrox
John Fleck told former Sheffield United team-mate John Lundstram "you need to give it a go" before his fellow midfielder joined Rangers.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:46:22 GMT
Andrew Butchart: GB runner cleared for Tokyo 2020 after suspended ban
British 5,000m runner Andrew Butchart will compete at Tokyo 2020 after being handed a suspended ban for saying he faked a Covid-19 test result.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:41:40 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Celtic, St Johnstone, Aberdeen
Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon questions whether his successor Ange Postecoglou knows what he's getting into at Parkhead.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:35:07 GMT
Kyogo Furuhashi: Celtic sign Japan forward from Vissel Kobe
Celtic announce a four-year deal for Kyogo Furuhashi, with the Japan forward arriving from Vissel Kobe.



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