All the secrets of The Queen's beloved Balmoral home – including how it got the nickname 'Immoral Balmoral'

lockdown, celebrities and well-known faces have been taking to the internet in a bid to keep us all entertained. Whether it be virtual concerts, Zoom chat comedy routines or inspirational videos, there's been no shortage of content to keep us ticking over until things go back to the new normal.

Househunters looking for a renovation project can find derelict mills and stone bothys at pretty cheap prices. If you love a challenge and have great imagination, you could create a home that is truly one of a kind.

Spain are now facing a 14-day quarantine on return home due to coronavirus second wave fears. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon took to Twitter on Saturday night to announce a shock U-turn of the recent decision to relax self-isolation restrictions from the tourist hotspot.

coronavirus symptoms long-term sufferers have reported. The deadly bug, which has caused 2,491 hospital deaths in Scotland, is known for causing a continuous dry cough, high temperature and a loss of smell and taste.

Falkirk.She was born in a nearby village, Blackbraes, and still has vivid memories from her childhood.The mum-of-one attributed her long life to not worrying too much - and not letting things 'fester'.Marion said: "Just carry on day after day."I believe if you are really worried and don't know where to turn, a wee talk to God helps."When you come to 100, you've had your worries and you come through them."Just deal with them as soon as you can and do the best you can."Don't let them fester

free face mask with every bottle including its mega-popular Violet flavour.Boe Gin are offering the colourful face masks for customers and bartenders across Scotland to stay safe over the coming weeks.The re-usable face mask, decorated with a unique floral pattern inspired by the brand’s hugely popular Violet gin, will come free of charge with every order of full-strength flavoured gin ordered through their website.And with pubs and bars open again across the UK, the Scottish gin brand con

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, will relocate from Windsor Castle to Balmoral Castle in Scotland for their annual summer stay. The couple, aged 94 and 99 respectively, will follow "all relevant government guidelines and advice" for the trip, considering the coronavirus pandemic is ongoing.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are set to spend the summer at their Balmoral residence as the coronavirus pandemic continues.The Sunday Times reported that the couple, who usually spends each summer in Scotland, will form a "Balmoral bubble" with select members of staff.Royal relatives may visit the queen, although will only be permitted to dine with her outdoors, for safety.Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are preparing to move to Balmoral for the summer.

Queen's Scots estate have discovered a whole campsite left dumped- just weeks after warning about people going to the toilet on the site.Camping chairs, a trolley, a campfire, rucksacks as well as five tents have been apparently abandoned on the Balmoral estate, near Braemar in Aberdeenshire.Fuming bosses have tweeted about the find - urging visitors to 'leave no trace'.Last month Balmoral chiefs said they had been discovering 'increasing quantities of human waste' left about the sprawling

Alex Salmond.Her view is contained in a batch of over 150 documents published on the Government website.They also show that one of the females who complained about Salmond was shown a draft of the new complaints procedure before she formally alleged wrongdoing.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on how our governments are handling the coronavirus

worship, a range of visitor attractions and go to a pub or restaurant indoors from Wednesday, July 15. Hairdressers and barbers will also reopen to those seeking to get their lockdown locks seen to for the first time in almost four months.Nicola Sturgeon announced that there were zero deaths from Covid in Scotland for the sixth day in a row yesterday.

Homebuyers in Scotland will be able to take advantage of reduced rates of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) from this week. The Scottish Government has announced that the threshold at which LBTT begins to be paid will rise from £145,000 to £250,000 on Wednesday, July 15 and will remain in place until March 31, 2021.

household skills.Half don’t know how to use a washing machine and can’t iron a shirt, a new survey reveals.Less than half can wire a plug, falling to one in five for 16-24 year-olds, while just two in five younger folk can change a lightbulb.Seven in 10 of all ages don’t know how to change a tyre but six in 10 know how to create a social media account and set up a smart phone.The survey, from financial giant Aviva found the gulf between tech tasks and practical chores is widening, especially for

rape victims 'a drama queen' was today jailed for 13 and a half years.

housing market was given a shot in the arm today as Kate Forbes announced a tax break in a bid to get the economy moving. Holyrood's finance secretary announced a package of measures in response to the mini-Budget announcement by UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday.

flocked to get in pints for the first time since lockdown.Many had to book tables in advance before heading for a socially distanced ‘swally’ outside.Those who got a pub pew celebrated their new-found freedom by tasting their first draught beers and pub cocktails for the first time in almost four months.At Glasgow’s Brel bar in the city’s West End, owner Oli Norman told The Record: “It’s quite an emotional day.“It’s been a tortuous few months, but to get to this point and for it to be a

hospital project manager today admitted killing a 92-year-old pensioner as she walked to get her morning paper. Francis Creedican, 58, from Edinburgh, failed to keep a proper lookout as he reversed out of his driveway and collided with Christina Young, who was walking with a frame.