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Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:16:12 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Nearly a third of young adults still unvaccinated
All over-18s are offered a vaccine appointment but more than 260,000 younger adults have yet to have a first dose.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:13:26 GMT
Covid in Scotland: France arrivals must quarantine despite rule change
A planned relaxation of Scotland's rules on Monday will not apply to travellers coming from France.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:47:56 GMT
Man's body recovered after Threipmuir reservoir search
The family of a man who fell from an inflatable boat at Threipmuir in Edinburgh on Wednesday have been informed.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:23:11 GMT
David Haggart: The killer whose story inspired a Hollywood legend
How a man executed for a murder in a south of Scotland town ended up immortalised in a movie.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:41:56 GMT
Trains cancelled as firefighters tackle Troon station blaze
Lines through Troon will remain closed until Monday, according to ScotRail.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 17:01:46 GMT
Covid in Scotland: 'Heartless' quarantine decision to be re-examined
Laura Soutar is stuck in hotel isolation in Majorca while her father Iain, from Milngavie, has just days to live.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:11:09 GMT
Google Maps updates 'dangerous' Ben Nevis route
The firm insists its map service did not direct walkers to a "potentially fatal" trail - but makes changes to avoid confusion.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:22:59 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Calls to keep Glasgow's Hydro vaccination hub open
Opposition politicians want a rethink on the planned closure of the vaccination centre at the Hydro in Glasgow.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:18:34 GMT
The Open 2021: Robert MacIntyre boosts Ryder Cup hopes with strong third round
Robert MacIntyre says he has "a lot to gain" as a third-round 65 catapults him up the leaderboard at The Open to boost his Ryder Cup hopes.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:55:14 GMT
Mass testing as Covid outbreak hits Perth Prison
Nearly 100 inmates at Perth Prison are self-isolating after testing positive, with no access to family or lawyers.

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 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.

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.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:09:16 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?

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.

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.

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 18:37:59 GMT
Nnamdi Ofoborh: Rangers send summer signing from Bournemouth to heart specialist
Nnamdi Ofoborh is being sent to a specialist by Rangers after "a heart issue" was revealed by a scan following his summer switch from Bournemouth.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:39:59 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Forster, Southampton, Soppy, Ross County, Dundee Utd, Chalmers
Celtic are keen to bring Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster in on loan for a fourth spell at the club.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:52:39 GMT
Tokyo 2020: Duncan Scott has 'no negative thoughts' as he eyes medals at Covid-hit Olympics
Scottish swimmer Duncan Scott says he has "nothing to lose" at the upcoming Olympics and feels unaffected by the event's year-long delay.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:43:39 GMT
Celtic 'not able to get people in quick enough', manager Ange Postecoglou complains
Ange Postecoglou says Celtic "need to bring some players in" but adds "we're not able to get people in quick enough" ahead of their Champions League start.



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