Adorable Scots tot falls over with excitement at seeing Santa for first time

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.At the end of November every year Scots come together to celebrate the feast day of our patron saint.Saint Andrew is a much loved figure not only here, but also in countries as far reaching as Barbados, Greece, Russia, Colombia, Romania and Cyprus where he is also the patron saint.But how much do we know about the saint and why we celebrate his life?Andrew began his

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Shivering Scots were waking up to chilly weather this morning as a "polar blast" slammed into the country.Forecasters predicted the mercury plunging as low as -2C ahead of a cold week.There is also a chance of snow in Scotland next week.Met Office Meteorologist Aidan McGivern said Scotland will see a "lovely day" today with "plenty of sunshine" despite sub-zero temperatures giving the first real taste of

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.This time last year Crieff was being held up as a shining example of how success can be achieved when businesses and the community join forces to promote and attract visitors to their town.Buoyed by a Facebook post, which was seen by over 150,000 people, Scotland’s only Santa’s Post Office opened its doors in the town's James Square.Praised by the likes of actor Ewan McGregor, a Crieff native, within weeks

The BBC have released the first images of Scots actress Kelly Macdonald's upcoming role in Line of Duty. As we reported yesterday, the sixth instalment of Jed Mercurio’s hit crime thriller - which resumed filming at the end of August - has wrapped up in Northern Ireland.

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John Lewis a run for their money - after creating an adorable Christmas advert featuring her two-year-old son working in their family shop. Little Lincoln Norris has captured the hearts of customers with his Christmas video - with many claiming it's already the best festive ad of 2020.

coronavirus will still be sent into care homes despite assurances they would first need a negative test result, the Sunday Mail can reveal.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman is facing a furious backlash after admitting the shocking practice – believed to have contributed to deadly outbreaks during the first wave of the pandemic – is still allowed under her official guidelines.Government guidance, updated last month, states patients who test positive for Covid-19 could still be moved back into care

cleaning influencer has warned Scots against making the bed as soon as they get up in the morning. It is a task that the majority of us are firmly used to doing, as it signals a definite end to our previous night’s slumber.

Nairn man's threats sent through social media. Craig McNeill carried out a campaign against a total of 11 girls between February, 2018 and November, 2019.

newborn hat as a sleeping bag. Abbie-Beth Miller was born by emergency C-section 12-weeks early after her mum Stacey's placenta abrupted when she was just 28 weeks pregnant.

schools are "not significant areas of transmission" based on expert research. But teachers union the EIS said the move to the highest level four restriction in Glasgow and much of central Scotland is making them anxious.

coffee machines increased by 412% after the announcement of the second lockdown in England on November 5. As large parts of Scotland now head into similar lockdown conditions, it's expected that many people will take advantage of Black Friday sales to invest in a coffee machine.

Strictly Come Dancing. Making show history, the Duke of Sussex had a sweet message of support for his good friend JJ Chalmers.

coronavirus  vaccine could be available in Scotland, she hopes people will start receiving jabs before the end of 2020 or "certainly very early next year". Her comments at the Scottish Parliament came after drugs manufacturer Pfizer revealed earlier in the week that its  Covid-19 vaccine  is more than 90% effective at preventing the virus.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A toddler with frightening bruises and black eyes caused by a blood disorder has sprung back to life and beaten the disease.The future for 21-month-old Kolben Palmer now looks rosy after mum Hazel revealed: “He’s in remission and does not need to go back for hospital tests.

Daily Record of the horrors she witnessed during her career as a carer, which began at the age of 18 in 2004 and lasted until 2016 when she began a new chapter as a teacher.Residents left sitting in their own urine, going hungry for hours and violent physical assaults were commonplace occurrences during Fiona’s time in the industry.She described private homes as running like “factories” and said “skeleton” staff numbers amounted to widespread neglect.Fiona believes a national care service is

West Lothian care home after her face was left black and blue from a number of dangerous falls.Isabella Reid was left with deep bruising around her eyes after she tripped in the corridor of Livingston Care Home on Friday night.Her son Jack Reid has been left furious after it was claimed her falls were a result of her slippers.Isabella was taken to St John’s Hospital in Livingston at the weekend were she was treated for her bruises.Earlier this year Isabella, who has dementia, also suffered a

Remembrance Sunday on behalf of Scots while public events were called off because of coronavirus restrictions.The First Minister said the occasion is still an opportunity for everyone to observe a period of silence wherever they are and remember those who made the “ultimate sacrifice”.Sturgeon and UK Government figures were able to attend a service with traditional ceremonies, marches and wreath-laying called off across much of Scotland.She said: “Remembrance Sunday is an opportunity for all of

11-year battle to stop an incinerator being built.Plans for the facility at Carnbroe, near Coatbridge, were rejected by the Scottish Government last week.Ministers said the buildings, including an 80-metre chimney, would be “out of keeping” with the adjacent residential area.Residents feared fumes from the plant would put people’s health at risk.

Falkirk. The 16-year-old, named locally as Harley Smith, sadly passed away after being hit on the A803 Polmont Road at around 8.55pm on Friday.