Great Big Litter survey shows Scots believe dumped rubbish affecting mental wellbeing

Scottish estate have again blasted campers for leaving behind equipment- after tents and rucksacks were abandoned at a scenic loch.Three tents were left behind at Loch Muick yesterday.But a kind-hearted traveller was praised for tidying them up.During the coronavirus crisis, workers at the sprawling royal estate have found litter numerous times- including human waste.Balmoral Castle posted the pictures on Twitter.They then tweeted: "Three abandoned tents at Loch Muick today! Thanks very much to

Outlander star Caitriona Balfe has launched her own Scottish gin - and it's for a great cause.The Irish actress, who plays lead Claire Randall/Fraser in the show, has created Forget Me Not Gin to support the arts and "acknowledge the positive contribution creative industries make to society".Posting on her official Twitter account, Caitriona wrote: "This is a very special product that has combined my love of collaborating with friends, drinking and finding ways to support our beleaguered

Highlands village have begged Nicola Sturgeon for help after it became swamped with campers.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Education bosses in Renfrewshire have insisted they will support any staff who have concerns about returning to school after a union survey indicated the majority of teachers fear sufficient safety measures are not yet in place.The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) survey showed out of more than 24,000 members who had so far responded, two-thirds felt either "somewhat unsafe" or "very unsafe" about returning to

Steven Gerrard has opened up on the Alfredo Morelos pep talk that led to a rejuvenated display in the 3-0 win over St Mirren this afternoon.The striker opened his league account for the season with two well-taken second half goals against at Ibrox.While much has been made about the Colombian's apparent desire to leave for Ligue 1 side Lille in a multi-million pound move, he showed plenty of application and desire in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday afternoon.It was a performance that justified

Glasgow cafe has gone viral with its ‘Cooncil Box’ that has come ‘directly from the local scheme’. The culinary geniuses at Tophski’s in the south side of the city launched the unique dish yesterday - and it has already captured the imagination of punters on social media.

sex-pest claims which have led to him being dropped by the BBC.And he says he “apologises unreservedly” to any women he has “intimidated” and hopes to live a life of “great understanding”.The BBC severed its ties with Kohli, 51, after 16 women came forward to accuse him of sexual and physical violence, harassment and inappropriate behaviour.The Celebrity Big Brother star tweeted: “I have been reluctant to make a statement regarding the allegations against me."This is primarily because I

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThirty new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Scotland today.However, the nation's death toll remains at 2,491 although 4,201 deaths had been registered up to Sunday, July 19 where the disease was mentioned on the death certificate.In Ayrshire, one new case of COVID-19 has been reported bringing the pandemic total to 1,276.There are fewer than five patients, within the NHS Ayrshire and Arran

prison officer who brutally slashed a man he believed had raped a woman was today jailed for three years and nine months. Gary Grimes, 39, attacked his victim with a Stanley knife-type weapon in a pub in Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire in December 2018.

was found dead at the Alexander Thomson Hotel on Glasgow’s Argyle Street just five minutes before paramedics were called to treat a 44-year-old woman, who later died at the scene.Police Scotland said the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious and the circumstances around the woman’s death are “unexplained” pending results of a post mortem.The deaths are not believed to be linked, but a senior member of the hotel’s security team yesterday defended staff and said they do everything they

Read More About: A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “A 30-year-old man was subjected to racist abuse from a group of youths and we would ask anyone who was near to the building site or surrounding area at the time to please get in touch with us as we are keen to trace the group.”Express readers with information can contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Edinburgh have pleaded for NHS workers to stop asking for discounts as they say they cannot afford it. Shop owners claim have been asked hundreds of times for discounts on food bills and purchases by staff from NHS Scotland throughout the coronavirus lockdown.

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

Janey Godley has taken swipe at Boris Johnson for not visiting Glasgow during his trip to Scotland. The Prime Minister is visiting Scotland today to thank the military and emergency services for their role in responding to the coronavirus crisis pandemic.