Billy Gilmour in Scotland frustration as Chelsea starlet sent off minutes after long-awaited return

Christmas celebrations with lights, markets and Santa all lighting up the country for the month of December. The pinnacle of winter, it's hard to imagine a time when Scotland didn't make a huge effort with its Christmas celebrations.

Santa is facing restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, despite recently being cleared as a key worker by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. New research by smart home security firm, SimpliSafe, has revealed that kids across Scotland are already planning ways to keep them and their families Covid-19 safe during his visit this Christmas.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.There are hundreds of closes in Paisley – and one woman has been up them all.Catherine Watt is on a mission to chart a rather unusual piece of Paisley past . .

festive tradition is the latest in line to fall victim to strict public health rules which already banned Halloween guising and bonfire night gatherings. The Scottish Government has not finalised the rules but carol singing is being reviewed along with other traditions, including popular Santa's grottos for children.Nicola Sturgeon said work is under way shortly after a Boris Johnson spokesman said permission was granted in England.

tied the knot in a special ceremony in a high dependency unit of a Scots hospital as the groom awaits an important organ transplant. Staff at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary managed to organise the celebration in just two days for patient Rory Wilson, 24, to marry beloved girlfriend Rebecca Macadam.

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.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

link.Scottish Tories MSP Annie Wells said: “We’ll support this important Bill and will seek to ensure the SNP Government put resources and funding in place to deliver it in the way it should be.“Nobody should struggle to access vital sanitary products due to poverty.

Celtic midfielder David Turnbull tested positive for the virus. He is one of three players who have definitely contracted the deadly bug while eight others are now self-isolating.

Bellshill, died thinking he had no family, unaware his Canadian-born granddaughter had been searching for him for years but believed he was still in Scotland. Shayleen Frank began frantically looking for her 81-year-old paternal grandpa after losing both her dad and gran.

Selling Sunset star Mary Fitzgerald admits she has become a massive Scotophile after watching Outlander. And as soon as it’s safe to travel, she and some of her co-stars will be heading here to get the guys on the smash-hit lockdown show in kilts.

Monitor lizard after she was stolen from her enclosure in Fife.The nine-year-old, named Angie, was last seen at the Wild Things Plants and Exotics shop in Methil on Sunday, November 8.But when a volunteer went in to check on the reptile and her breeding partner Gus the following day, they were shocked to discover she had vanished.After scouring the shop and nearby area, the 4.5ft lizard’s owner was forced to call in the police as fears she had been snatched grew.A cash reward is now being

racially abusing justice secretary Humza Yousaf on Twitter. Stuart Smith, 63, claimed the SNP MSP supported “Muslim killers” and raised money for their families on November 14 2015.The message was sent on November 14 2015 - the day after the Paris terror attack and was in response to a screenshot of Mr Yousaf’s “#PrayForParis” tweet.Smith said: “Humza Yousaf, good Scots name I am sure he is 90% backing muslim killers.

1970s disco classic Yes Sir, I Can Boogie by Baccara is on course to return to the Top 40 after becoming Scotland’s unofficial Euro 2020 anthem.

1970s disco classic Yes Sir, I Can Boogie by Baccara is on course to return to the Top 40 after becoming Scotland’s unofficial Euro 2020 anthem.

teaching union has called on the Scottish Government to "rethink" its position on schools remaining open full-time throughout lockdown.

Santa Claus for the first time has melted the hearts of thousands. Toddler Olivia Friel visited Cardwell Garden Centre, near Gourock with her mum, Ashleigh, who filmed her daughter’s amazing reaction when Santa appeared on a balcony to wave to youngsters.

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