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straight to your inbox Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has expressed his confusion over Scott McTominay’s absence in recent games. The Scotland international started just four matches following the Premier League’s return in June, and was left out of the side for the Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla on Sunday.

house, Scots may not pay much attention to the street name.Research by SellHouseFast has revealed that the first line of your address can actually make a difference on how much your house is worth.In fact, having a ‘rude’ street name can boost the property's value by up to £56,000.Dick, Bush, Cumming and Pratt are the top naughty road names in Scotland that can add a hefty sum to a home's worth.Other rude streets in the UK include Jackass, Hoe, Cock and Thong.Butt, Beaver, Busty and Spank are

A new book marking an era of live music in Scotland has gained global interest, its author says, ahead of its publication and release to the public on Monday.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has told Scott McTominay he needs to put in 'extra effort' to force his way back into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-choice XI.The Scotland international was one of United's best performers in the early stages of the season but was then ruled out for two months with a knee injury.McTominay worked his way back into the team just before the campaign was suspended and was a squad player when the season eventually returned in

picturesque villages or farmsteads with plenty to offer any visitor.Much like the rest of the UK, Scotland has its fair share of odd place names, here are some of the most bizarre and where they may have originated from.A place located near to the village of Newmachar in Aberdeenshire, it is thought the name is likely to have originally been Brokenwynd - with wynd a Scots word for a narrow curving path or lane leading off a main thoroughfare.Speaking of wynds...The butt of a joke for many

Channel 4 hit show Naked Attraction are looking for new contestants to 'bare all' and take part in the next series. The unique dating show sees contestants strip down to impress a potential partner and must decide who to pick based on 'naked attraction'.

BBC weather presenter accidentally claimed that a park was "full of doggers" in an X-rated slip of the tongue during a live broadcast. Carol Kirkwood was left red-faced as she delivered today’s weather outlook for the UK from London’s Greenwich Park.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterGirvan has been named as the NUMBER ONE place in Scotland for a day at the beach.And Ayr has come second on the list, which looks at criteria including the best fish and chips, parking and the price of beer.The latest study by The Solar Centre on Scottish resorts looked to find the best places for a day at the seaside.The tourism industry has taken a huge hit this year – but things are finally

Love Island, we’re looking at you - we’re all hoping that I’m A Celebrity and it’s bushtucker trials and tribulations will bring some much needed normality back to our telly schedules.Apparently ITV were desperate for the show to happen (even if it does move to Scotland) and they have now confirmed that they're all set for a 2020 series. Phew.

Dumfries has been named by police. James Carruthers was rescued from the River Nith on Friday.

Residents in Greater Manchester have been told to 'cancel' any plans to visit Scotland.The message from Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Friday (July 31), came just 12 hours after it was announced more than four million people will face tougher lockdown restrictions, including in parts of east Lancashire and West Yorkshire.Scottish people are advised to avoid travel to areas in northern England facing the new tougher restrictions after a spike in coronavirus cases.Travel between

United boss Ferguson as he seeks to return the club to the glories they enjoyed under the legendary Scot. Meleunsteen and Solskjaer are also close, having worked together as player and assistant and then fellow coaches at Old Trafford.And Solskjaer, whose only previous managerial experience before United came at Cardiff City and Molde in Norway, opened up on the support he receives.

has confirmed after weeks of planning.When will schools reopen?As previously announced, primary and high schools will reopen from August 11, following scientific evidence and advice that it is safe to do so.Schools will be allowed to reopen on a phased basis during the first week, but all pupils will be back full-time as of August 18.Will pupils need to socially distance when at school?Pupils of primary school will age will not have to socially distance.The scientific advice also makes clear

The finalists will attend the online ceremony on August 13.The winners will be announced during the live streamed event hosted by Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney streamed on Young Scot’s YouTube channel.Now in its 14th year, the awards highlight the amazing achievements of young people across Scotland.Winners will join a prestigious rollcall including actors such as Karen Gillan and Martin Compston, alongside world class athletes including Sir Andy Murray and Olympian Laura Muir.Louise Macdonald OBE,

BBC film that exposes blunders in the country’s care homes during the pandemic.They have stepped into the shoes of real-life care workers, whose jobs would be on the line if they were identified.The documentary ­Disclosure: The Care Home Scandal calls for a probe into where Scotland went wrong.

coronavirus  cases in Scotland. There were no new Covid-19 deaths in the last 24 hours - meaning the hospital death toll remains at 2,491.

incredible beaches, and it appears Google users agree as two of Scotland's most popular have been named in the UK top 10 of the site's reviewer rankings.Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, gathered over 550,000 Google Reviews for over 650 beaches in the UK, creating a list of the most breathtaking British beaches to visit this summer.With Scotland's summer still serving up the odd sunny day and with uncertainty surrounding travel abroad still looming, more people are looking to