John Swinney removed as education secretary to take new role focusing on covid recovery

weather and dry skies are set to continue for another week in Scotland, with temperatures reaching 22C. Scots have been basking in sunshine after the country was treated to a mini heatwave over the recent Bank Holiday weekend.

John Barrowman’s husband Scott Gill has hit out at the 'vicious attacks from trolls' during the 'challenging times' the star has faced. The Scots Doctor Who and Torchwood actor previously thanked fans for their support following reports that he had repeatedly exposed himself on the set of the BBC dramas.

royally -approved company that built coronavirus test centres has been reported to HMRC for allegedly claiming furlough cash while employees were made to work.

John Barrowman has thanked fans for support amidst reports he's been axed from Dancing on Ice following claims of inappropriate behaviour. The Scots born Dancing On Ice judge was at the centre of allegations that he exposed himself numerous times on the sets of BBC’s Doctor Who and spin-off Torchwood.

Douglas Chapman, the MP for Dunfermline and West Fife, announced he had resigned as national treasurer of the party on Saturday evening.

coronavirus advisor has claimed. Professor Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh has urged policymakers to reopen the country cautiously amid concerns over the mutant strain of the virus, reports Glasgow Live.

Lorraine Kelly has praised Prince Harry for being honest about his mental health and for opening up about his personal experience with grief. But while she applauded the prince for his honesty, the Scots TV presenter admitted that she felt 'sad' about the comments he has made about the Royal Family, as he continues to speak in different interviews about his time as a senior royal.

Twitter messages which she feared were threats of sexual violence, a court heard. Grant Karte was due to be sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday after admitting sending the messages to the Scottish National Party politician.

This week has been a very busy yet heartwarming trip for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Kate Middleton and Prince William dress up for a drive-in movie screening during their official royal visit to Scotland on Wednesday night (May 26).

shoppers in stitches. The high-end department store is selling the Jellycat Fud Dragon Soft Toy for £21 on their website - seemingly unaware of the name's derogatory use in Scotland.

Covid Recovery said there were "encouraging signs" that the virus was under control across the country. Speaking on the BBC 's Good Morning Scotland show, the SNP MSP revealed the vaccine is working against the strains currently in circulation.

East Kilbride who say the debilitating after-effects brought their lives to a standstill.Every adult who has tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland is to be invited to take part in the study into the effects of the virus.Researchers hope to identify how many people continue to be unwell after having the virus.Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region The Covid in Scotland Study (CISS) will ask people what their

John Swinney has been removed from his job as education secretary and put in charge of Scotland’s covid recovery. He will remain as Deputy First Minister and was moved as Nicola Sturgeon begins a long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle.

mickey out of Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross in her latest voiceover. Janey who has been a huge hit with her funny voiceovers of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon throughout the Coronavirus crisis, decided to pick on someone else for a change.

notorious Scots paedophile was accused of trying to abduct in 2018 have spoken of their relief after he was convicted of preying on underage victims on Wednesday. John Bermingham, 54, had denied a string of charges at Edinburgh High court including repeatedly subjecting two underage girls to sexual abuse and exposing himself to a boy.

Nicola Sturgeon 'asked people not to lick one another' as she 'looked forward to the bingo with her pals' in Janey Godley's latest voiceover.

Perthshire results a “disaster” for the Conservatives and attacked candidates Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith. Both Conservative politicians were later elected to the Scottish Parliament in the Mid Scotland and Fife regional list ballot.