Covid in Scotland LIVE as new expert group set up to plan for future pandemics

Steve Clarke 's Scotland. The road to the World Cup in Qatar remains a difficult one but the Scots can take control of their own destiny with a win over Austria this evening.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to make a big announcement on her plan for government over the course of the next year later today. The First Minister will address MSPs in the Scottish Parliament about what her government plans to do following the devastating coronavirus pandemic.

Billy Gilmour to get their World Cup campaign back on track. The teenager was the stand out contributor on an otherwise chaotic night in Copenhagen on Wednesday as a 2-0 defeat against the Danes left Scotland with almost no room for error in Group F.

Scotland faces another rising tide of covid infections after the school summer holidays.

TRNSMT 2021 was initially pushed back this year but has been confirmed to be taking place September 10-12 at Glasgow Green. Scotland 's biggest music festival is back after a two-year hiatus as fans, performers and organisers gear up for the live event following 18 months of a global pandemic.

Hell's Kitchen star and Scots born chef Gordon Ramsay will make a return to Scotland with his new restaurant plan. It will be Gordon's first Scottish venture for 17 years following the closure of his last restaurant here.

covid situation in Scotland as cases continue to rise across the country. The First Minister will address MSPs in the Scottish Parliament about any measures, if any, she wants to implement to stem the surge in cases and hospitalisations.

coronavirus. Kate Forbes will be forced to isolate for 10 days after she revealed on social media that she is not fully vaccinated against the deadly virus.

covid briefing later today as cases continue to surge across the country. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced earlier this week that restrictions could be reimposed if positive tests rise following the lifting of restrictions.

Gavin and Stacey stars Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon will reunite in a new one-off comedy filmed in the Scottish Highlands. The BBC One show, called 'Gaynor and Ray', will follow a couple from Cardiff, Wales, on their honeymoon to Scotland where they meet a variety of characters and situations.

Scottish Government to halt the surge in cases across the country. Scotland recorded its highest number of daily covid cases for a second day in a row yesterday.

Scotland are calling on the government to resume face-to-face appointments with GPs. For the last 18 months surgeries have been closed from the public following the devastating coronavirus pandemic that struck in March last year.

The Langlands Unit, at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, cares for many who are frail or have dementia. But health workers claim there are not enough staff to give patients the care they need.

GDP, unlike the previous year where it stood at 8.6% of GDP.

coronavirus pandemic has been handled is "imminent". Bereaved families met with Scottish Government ministers to discuss if a separate inquiry can be launched in Scotland.

coronavirus restrictions will still be in place for pupils as the Scottish Government attempts see a safe return to the classroom. Social distancing measures and face coverings could be in place for the first six weeks of the school in a bid to keep cases down.

United Kingdom. Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) data estimates suggesting around one in 190 people had Covid-19 in Scotland in the week to August 7, down from one in 120 in the previous week.

Protect Scotland app were 10 times more likely to have Covid-19 than someone who was not. The research suggests a "large number" of people who are not infected are being asked to self isolate in the UK after being alerted by tracing apps.The Protect Scotland app was found to be more accurate at alerting positive-testing people compared to the English and Welsh equivalents.