7 spooky staycation spots in Scotland that are ideal for weekend break

Covid has been launched in Scotland.The antiviral drug, favipiravir, has already shown promise in the early treatment of Covid-19 in China and Japan and is now to undergo trials in Glasgow.Favipiravir can be taken at home when patients are in the early stages of disease as well as by hospitalised patients.Researchers are now looking for more than 300 patients with COVID-19 to join the new research study into the effectiveness of the drug.The trial will target early treatment of the virus for

Covid-19 researchers - predicts red zones of infection across Scotland.It means that those areas are projected to have the country’s highest infection levels on December 6th.Imperial College London's research and interactive map also suggests infection rates will remain alarmingly high in many parts of Scotland.It shows that 13 authority areas have a 75%-100% chance of being a hotspot next month.Researchers from Imperial College London define a hotspot as a local authority where there are more

supermarkets have revealed their plans ahead of the move to level four coronavirus restrictions in parts of the country later this week. The Scottish Government announced that 11 local authorities will be moving to the highest tier of measures, which will resemble something close to the national lockdown in spring.

Nicola Sturgeon yesterday announced 11 council areas would move to level 4 from Friday - and will face the toughest restrictions in the five-tier system. Similar to March's lockdown, people will be advised to stay at home "as much as possible", while non-essential shops, restaurants and gyms will close.

Covid lockdown driving rules. In a statement this afternoon, Assistant Chief Constable Alan Speirs also urged people to continue to play their part in stopping the virus from spreading.

Nicola Sturgeon has insisted the benefits of schools staying open “outweigh” their impact on the spread of coronavirus.The First Minister outlined the details of a new report from Public Health Scotland, which found three-quarters of all schools did not report a single case of Covid-19 in the first nine weeks of this term.In total, 1,621 pupils tested positive for the virus during that period, the equivalent of 0.2% of the total cohort.Scotland's largest teaching union has already threatened

Covid in Scotland has risen above 5,000. The First Minister made the grim announcement following the publication of the weekly report on coronavirus by the National Records of Scotland, which tallies all deaths where Covid-19 was mentioned on a death certificate.The SNP leader said there would come a time when a national commemoration to those who died during the pandemic would need to be considered.

Police Scotland out of court.Lawyers acting for David Whitehouse and Paul Clark told judge Lord Tyre on Wednesday that they’re no longer suing the Chief Constable.The two business experts launched a £20.8 million compensation claim against the police and prosecutors over their arrests in a “unlawful” criminal probe at the Glasgow club.Lawyers acting for the Crown Office previously admitted the two men were the subject of a “malicious” prosecution.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been

Scotland passed up the chance to top their qualifying group and reach a major U21 tournament for the first time since 1996. But Gemmill 's side slipped to a 1-0 defeat in Greece to bring their campaign to a disappointing end.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterNorth Ayrshire will remain in the third level of Covid-19 restrictions.Meanwhile our neighbours in South and East Ayrshire face three weeks at the fourth tier, starting from 6pm this Friday.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed her ‘tough decision’ to move East and South Ayrshire into a tier four in a bid to save Christmas plans.The increased restrictions are the closest to the national

Scotland at the Euros: Dumbarton stars Paul McGinn and Murdo MacLeod reactAddressing this issue during her daily briefing on Monday, Nicola Sturgeon said: “We don’t take issues of school safety lightly.

throne. The May Day Bank Holiday will be moved to Thursday June 2 with an additional day off on Friday June 3 for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

Scottish Highlands has created a little piece of Scotland in his spare bedroom after lockdown forced him to cancel his plans. Jeff Rutter, who turned 61 on Tuesday November 10, normally travels up from his home in County Durham to Fort William with his wife Amanda to celebrate one a year.The pair were forced to abandon their plans after Boris Johnson announced a second lockdown across England.

Chace Crawford was spotted out and about in L.A. this weekend!

Remembrance Sunday. The donation, described as "significant and meaningful" is made every year and will go toward the charity 's education project.

Kevin Bridges has been spotted at a Dumbarton takeaway restaurant - and fans were desperate to know if he ordered the "hoose rice".

'guising this year. Coronavirus has ruined the tradition of children dressed in creepy costumes offering a 'trick or treat' at stranger's doors.

90s have been having a bit of a resurgence of late. Those of us lucky enough to have experienced the decade at the time may have spent the last 20 years trying to shake off the memories of its fashion and popular culture.But love it or loathe it, cool kids these days can't get enough of it.

boathouse on the shores of Loch Tay sound? The glass fronted Osprey's stilts lie in the water of the loch itself and the house offers beautiful views of the changing colours of the hills from its secluded position on the loch's shores.Things to do: Other than colourful walks around the shores of the loch itself and a visit to the nearby Fortingall Yew, outdoor types can even enjoy a spot of trout fishing.