10 of Scotland's most bizarre sounding place names

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAyrshire and Arran has recorded 16 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours - part of 123 detected across Scotland.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted that the new figures were 'a worry' but said it was important to note that the positivity rate remains below one per cent.No new deaths from the disease have been reported with the pandemic total remaining at 2,494.A total of 20,318 people

Stockport has sold for a whopping £367,500 at auction.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.THE SNP must tackle the “ticking time bomb” of operation backlogs says Tory MSP Graham Simpson.The latest figures from ISD Scotland showed that 1944 fewer NHS Lanarkshire patients had operations in June than 12 months previously.Central Scotland MSP Mr Simpson said: “The continued backlog of operations is of huge concern to patients who have already been suffering in recent weeks and months.“While it

words is well-known.From Burns to Scott we've introduced the world to some it's best stories and verse.Tourist and fellow Scots alike tend to discover their favourite new word from our bonnie wee country.Though many of them may sound beautiful their meaning can often be surprising...Meaning: to cuddle or snuggle inYou might often hear a wee Scots granny telling everyone to coorie round so they can show you something.Meaning: bump, wrinkle or raised area (usually in clothing)Many Scottish kids

Married for just eight months, her untimely death in a fireball car crash had broken her family’s heart.Webster’s body shook and he appeared to be overcome with emotion as the coffin bearing 32-year-old Claire Morris was lowered into the ground.Her mother and brother, despite their own loss and feelings of grief, comforted the young nurse.

words is well-known.From Burns to Scott we've introduced the world to some it's best stories and verse.Tourist and fellow Scots alike tend to discover their favourite new word from our bonnie wee country.Though many of them may sound beautiful their meaning can often be surprising...Meaning: to cuddle or snuggle inYou might often hear a wee Scots granny telling everyone to coorie round so they can show you something.

The SNP must be 'honest' about the economic reality of Scottish independence in a post-Covid world, pro-Union campaigners have said. It comes as the Scottish Government prepares to publish its annual GERS report this week, which estimates the difference between what Scotland raises in taxation and what is spent on its public services.

Scottish independence in the future, the Deputy First Minister has said. John Swinney hit back at a comment from Tory minister Michael Gove who had questioned whether the voting franchise should remain the same as the 2014 referendum.

referendum row after suggesting Scots-born voters in the rest of the UK might have a say in a second independence referendum. The senior Tory said giving people outside Scotland a say in the country’s future was an "interesting" idea.

Ingredients 4 Scottish Salmon Fillets 2g Chilli Powder 1g Ground Ginger 40ml Soy Sauce 40ml Sweet Chilli Sauce Zest and juice of 1 Lime 250g sachet Cooked Basmati Rice 150g pack Sweet Peppers 4 Spring Onions 2 Cloves of Garlic 1 medium Carrot 40g Frozen Peas 2 level tsp Chilli Flakes 5g Fresh Coriander Scottish Rapeseed Oil to fry Method Mix the chilli powder and ginger together, sprinkle over the salmon fillets and put to one side.

coronavirus crisis who submitted creative CVs is now helping others with their applications.Laura Ripley told potential employers her skills included 'being murdered in a horror film' and 'crafting crazy fantasy costumes', in a bid to draw attention to herself.And believe it or not Laura has landed herself a new role- in model railways.The 31-year-old asked if the Hattons company would 'choo choo choose' her for the role, which marks a change in tracks from her previous work of 12 years in the

Mae Hamilton A charming contemporary-inspired traditional-style home owned by “Grey’s Anatomy” star Kevin McKidd, a kind-of-Colonial-meets-Cape-Cod mashup, has come available for rent at $15,000 a month. The Scottish actor shelled out a little more than $2.9 million for the family-sized residence a little more than two years ago, but it’s not clear that he ever lived in the house himself.

France in Scotland after 4am on Saturday will be required to quarantine for 14 days due to fears over rising numbers of coronavirus cases in the country.The move came after Boris Johnson said ministers would be "absolutely ruthless" in deciding on whether to impose the self-isolation requirement.The Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos and Aruba have also been added to the quarantine list from 4am on Saturday.Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf confirmed the move will apply to Scotland

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA new report released today shows that five deaths last week were linked to coronavirus.The National Records of Scotland figures mean the COVID-19 death toll in Scotland stands at 4213.The five deaths mean it's the lowest recorded weekly total since the first death was recorded in March 2020.Across Ayrshire and Arran no new deaths linked to coronavirus have been registered since July 20 to July

weather has made Scotland the perfect breeding ground for killer mosquitoes. Experts fear beasties that carry the lethal Zika rictus will mate with our native ones and cause mayhem.These creatures may even be joined by the Asian Tiger mosquito, whose bite can pass on 23 infections.

Get the latest politics news sent straight to your inbox every FridayLabour are demanding Education Secretary John Swinney quits for his role in an exam results "shambles".The party said the senior SNP Government minister has "lost control" as anger grows at the way results were downgraded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.Results this week showed pupils from poorer communities were more likely to have grades "moderated" down from teachers' estimates, sparking protests from young people