Loyalists in new George Square protest ahead of asylum seeker rally

Scottish borders are risking their lives by climbing onto school roofs during lockdown. Cops in the area have warned against the new craze after getting 'several calls' from worried locals watching youngsters on the roofs.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserHe said: “The attempt by the board of NHS Lanarkshire to railroad a decision to locate the new hospital at Gartcosh has resulted in a complete loss of confidence in the board over this decision.“The idea of building a new hospital on the site of one of the most toxic dumps in Scotland has always been absurd.

“Outlander” star Sam Heughan will be trading in his kilt for a tuxedo if fans have their way.

Outlander actors Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish recently announced that they have been working on a new show but fans were delighted when the pair revealed today that they are also launching a book. Sam told his fans on Instagram that the duo had been working on book Clanlands.

coronavirus have been confirmed in Scotland over the last 48 hours. The latest figures were announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this afternoon.

Scottish independence and its aftermath, an explosive new book has claimed. It has long been suspected that operatives working on behalf of Vladimir Putin 's government helped spread false information across social media around the time of the landmark vote - claims strongly denied by Russia.

Ayrshire.The number of positive cases recorded in the NHS Ayrshire & Arran region is up one from yesterday and now stands at 1,257.There remain fewer than five patients, within the health board's region, in intensive care with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.Meanwhile, the number of people in hospital with confirmed coronavirus at midnight also stands at fewer than five.

How to sign up to our Scotland Now newsletterA total of 424 people are being treated for confirmed or suspected Covid-19 in hospital - 11 of which are in intensive care.The latest figures were announced by the Scottish Government today at 2pm.It come as some Scots traveled to England for their first pint since lockdown began more than three months ago.Thirsty Scots flocked over the border yesterday to savour their first pints in months as restrictions were eased.Publicans on the English side of

Scotland. The high-street fashion retailer welcomed back excited customers this week after a three-month hiatus as long queues were spotted outside stores.Primark doesn't have an online shop, so customers were eager to get their fix and have been lusting after this new Disney-themed item.

A loyalist demonstration organised for today has been condemned as anti-racism campaigners tell right-wing protesters: “You are not welcome in Paisley”.Organised by the Loyalist Defence League, the Protect the Cenotaph protest is scheduled to take place in Paisley town centre today from noon, coinciding with similar demonstrations across Scotland.Members have been gathering in response to the anti-racism protests taking place all over the country that have resulted in statues of historical

asylum seeker activists.Flashpoints erupted after those attending a 'protect the Cenotaph' event held by the National Defence League clashed with the No Evictions Glasgow group.The Justice Secretary also revealed a numbers of arrests have been made over following the ugly scenes.Taking to Twitter, Yousaf said: "Briefed by Police Scotland on disorder in George Sq."Let's not mince our words, this has nothing to do with statues and everything to do with racist thuggery.

Scotland's favourite breakfast item is finally getting its own crisp flavour, as Mackie's unveils it's latest release - Lorne Sausage and Brown Sauce. Just 150,000 of the 150g bags are set to hit the shelves around Scotland in the coming weeks, with the unique flavour following on from Mackie’s previous special release and world-first, “haggis, neeps and tatties”, which launched last December completely selling out.

George Floyd has been vandalised. Graffiti artist Symon Mathieson was left feeling "ashamed" of the people of Dundee, after the portrait was defaced in the city's Hilltown area.They painted out the word "black" from "Black Lives Matter" and the name Floyd.

Nicola Sturgeon is urging Scots to protest online and avoid today's Black Lives Matter rallies. The First Minister warned a mass meet up would not be safe as the country remains in Phase 1 of ending lockdown.

diverse and welcoming nation but scratch the surface and sometimes the reality is very different.  It has taken the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer to make every country look more closely at how to define and deal with racism.In this country, we recognise the problems of sectarianism but can be blind to the issues faced by black, Asian and ethnic minorities in our communities.Designer-turned-filmmaker Stewart Kyasimire, 39, made a BBC documentary last

Nicola Sturgeon says she might have joined Scots in protesting racism over the US death of George Floyd had it not been for coronavirus. With a number of demonstrations planned across the country, the First Minister doubled down on calls for demonstrators to make their voices heard virtually and avoid risking a spread of the deadly bug.