Dirty campers 'kicked ducks' and cut down trees before abusing wardens at Scots beauty spot

Police have slammed those responsible after medics only managed to reach the individual at St Cyrus Nature Reserve in Aberdeenshire "by luck" at the weekend.

Dunoon to issue a warning to owners about keeping their animals away from the water amid rising temperatures.

recently announced that he will be funding a 10-year programme to allow aspiring artists to follow in his footsteps at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where he graduated with a BA in Acting in 2003. With three annual scholarships for undergraduate students in the School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film. Don't miss the top culture and heritage stories from around Scotland. Sign up to our twice weekly Scotland Now newsletter here.

scenic Scots river. Bosses at Calamity Kayaking in Paisley were so sick of the state of the River Cart that they used a massive line over a local bridge to pull out as much rubbish as they could.

blade-like weapons that he strapped to his hands. Safe cracker Ovidiu Dinu, 32, serving a two-year-and-eight-month term at HMP Grampian, had "struggled to adjust" to life behind bars, a court heard.

Police say the remote location has been busy with visitors and are urging anyone who has witnessed anything suspicious to come forward. Constable Fraser Edwards said: “This particular honesty box is located next to the gateway building across from the beach and it’s possible that anyone visiting the area could have seen something which could prove vital to our investigation.

sexually abusing two young boys is set to appear before an education watchdog. Ronald Burton was previously found guilty of attacking the children and handed a six year prison term at Glasgow’s High Court in 2016.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Dog walkers and wild swimmers have been warned about toxic algae which has been discovered at a Scots beauty spot.A popular walking trail, people visiting the Balgray Reservoir near Barrhead are being urged to be careful after a high concentration of blue-green algae – also known as cyanobacteria - was found in the water.People are being warned not to swim or paddle in the water, while pet owners have

Covid-19 jab. Sarah McCutcheon, who runs Wellness and Wellbeing With Sarah, made the statement on her Glasgow business’s page, insisting: “We will not conduct treatments on any vaccinated person.” But a national beauty trade body yesterday said the policy goes against Government guidance, which should be followed to keep customers safe.

English fans celebrated their Euros semi-final win. Customers at the Highlander Bar in San Antonio broke out in violence last night in a mass brawl with celebrating England fans.

child porn images is set to be moved from his home overlooking a primary school. Stuart McDonald was snared with a haul of sick material which he amassed from the internet over a period of four years.

ex RAF officer convicted of abusing his wife after accusing her of cheating is facing being struck off as a solicitor after vowing to fight “injustice” for veterans. Former wing commander Allan Steele launched a crowdfunder earlier this year in a bid to help him overturn his conviction for shouting and swearing at ex partner Linzi – claiming he was the victim of a miscarriage of justice.

pushing and kicking a teenage boy and then saying 'he deserved it'. Angus Mclellan bragged that he 'would do it again' after he pushed the 15-year-old to the ground and kicked his leg 'several times' while looking after him.

drug raid. Police stormed a property in Aberdeenshire before uncovering the massive drug stock yesterday.

trial on charges of punching and kicking a pregnant woman in the stomach. Josh Laird, of Academy Street, Dumfries, has been accused of two offences of assaulting different women in the town.

brutally beaten up by a gang of female thugs in a Scots park.Terrifying footage has circulated on social media showing the vicious assault where the 13-year-old was thrown to the ground before being punched, kicked and stamped on on the ground in Leith Links Park in Edinburgh.It is understood that an adult tried to break up the fight and was herself assaulted by the youths during the rammy around 5.40pm on Saturday.Police have confirmed that the 13-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman were

Prince Charles will not be attending Princess Diana‘s statue unveiling, ET has learned.

Prince Charles will not be attending Princess Diana's statue unveiling, ET has learned. A source tells ET that the 72-year-old Prince of Wales, who was married to Diana from 1981 to 1996, opted out of attending because he «doesn't want to be a distraction» at the event.