Incredible snow people appear on Scots bridge as locals make the most of wintry weather

Mogwai triumph on this week’s Official Albums Chart, scoring their first Number 1 with their tenth studio record As The Love Continues.

Falkirk after calling the town a "s***hole" on national TV. The Multi-Michelin starred chef, who's well known for his potty mouth, slated the area during an episode of his new BBC One quiz show.

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First Minister left a four nations call with the Prime Minister and the leaders of the other devolved administrations to take part in her regular coronavirus broadcast today.With the call between the leaders coming as plans for the easing of lockdown restrictions are being unveiled, the Scottish Tories accused the First Minister of having the wrong priority.A Conservative spokesman said: “It will raise more than a few eyebrows that Nicola Sturgeon’s priority is the BBC briefing over working

horror crash this afternoon leaving four people in hospital.The incident happened on the A90 between Dundee and Perth just before 2pm on February 20.Four occupants of the vehicle were rushed to Ninewells Hospital, in Dundee, following the smash.Officers from Police Scotland shut down a large stretch of dual carriageway following the major incident.Witnesses described at least 15 emergency vehicles at the scene near the slip road to the village of St Madoes.A Police Scotland spokesperson said:

Perthshire politicians say there is support for new footway and cyclepathCouncillor Watters told the PA he found it “totally unacceptable” that people living in decades-old estates were having to put up with tankers in their streets because the sewers at Lathro Meadows had backed up.He said: “I have contacted council officers and asked them to investigate but I’ve also contacted Scottish Water and asked for a full investigation from them.“I would be very surprised if someone has given permission

lockdown depression Raymond Nicholls, 82, who lives alone and has no family members close by, has been popping in to Cupcake Coffee Box on Kirkcaldy High Street, Fife, every day in a bid to keep his spirits up. Raymond, who moved to the town from Stockport, Greater Manchester, after his wife died in 2002, has found the loneliness difficult to combat during the pandemic.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The SNP’s continued silence around the probe into Derek Mackay is a slight on the teenager he bombarded with messages and those who voted for him.That was the message from Neil Bibby MSP, who has challenged the SNP to bring the saga to end.Disgraced Mackay resigned as Finance Minister on the eve of the Scottish budget last year after it was reported he had repeatedly text a 16-year-old boy and callied him

lottery prize following a "life-changing" win.The delighted winner, from Perthshire, is choosing to keep his identity secret and is known only as Mr H.The "overnight millionaire" says he plans to use the huge sum to pay off his mortgage and buy a new home and car.The mystery player's achievement was announced today by The National Lottery.Mr H played a personal selection of random numbers via the National Lottery's website which brought him the win.Mr H matched five main numbers, plus the Bonus

viral picture of a ‘toilet’ on the Forth Bridge has left Scots utterly baffled and stunned on social media. The snap shows a hole cut inside two planks of wood, which is surrounded by sheets of corrugated metal - presumably to give the user some privacy.

St Andrews have been left stunned after a local stream turned bright orange.The Kinness Burn was left the unusual shade following days of heavy snowfall and rain in the area, although the exact cause of the discolouration is unknown.Environmental officers have now launched an investigation into the phenomenon, which may be the result of water from historic mine works.Some locals have since dubbed the water the 'Irn Bru Burn' due to its similarity in colour to the famous fizzy drink.

Storm Darcy.Using skis, snowboards and "anything from their homes", revellers flocked to the area last night after the city was blanketed in snow.Freezing conditions blanketed the city in snow over night, turning the West End park into a scene from the Alps.However, the images prompted concern from some residents over the lack of social distancing in place.Dozens of people were pictured huddled up along the park’s banks, despite the recommended two metre distance.In one image, a wall of people

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.With its beautiful island setting and weathered grey walls, it's one of Scotland's most instantly recognisable castles.And during its lifetime, Eilean Donan Castle played its part in Viking invasions, Clan wars and Jacobite uprisings.Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, the castle has held a strategically important place in the plans

Covid ­powers by ­bursting into a terrified couple’s ­bedroom and hurling a pet dog out of the way.Defence lawyer Aamer Anwar – who is part of a watchdog group monitoring the use of ­temporary coronavirus laws – has called the late-night raid the “worst incident to date”.Chef Cameron Meechan, 26, claims he and girlfriend Danielle McHugh were in bed watching Netflix when about 10 police officers broke the door off its hinges and wrestled him to the ground.During the incident – ­understood to have

organisers helping families stay on top of mess.Zoe Berry and Victoria McHugh have gutted attics, cleared out overflowing cupboards and helped hoarders reclaim their home in their unique job roles.Professionally known as Life/Edit, the Edinburgh-based duo will tackle anything from wardrobes to garages and get a "real buzz" creating "calm out of chaos."The clean queens, who work across Edinburgh and the Lothians, left their nine to five jobs two years ago to declutter full time - and say they