Missing Scotland during lockdown? - Here are some best ways to experience all things Scottish at home

Lewis Capaldi has admitted that life in lockdown has resulted in him gaining a stone in weight, leaving him feeling lethargic. The 'Someone You Loved' singer said he has witnessed his body go through a transformation in recent weeks after the world shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

heartwarming moment a Scots mum was reunited with her autistic son after 15 weeks apart. Julie Grant last saw Sean McGinley, 18, the weekend before the coronavirus lockdown came into force on March 23.

Scottish Government is planning to allow public toilets to reopen when the five mile travel restriction is lifted and before beer gardens reopen next month.

lockdown. Drew Hendry said he is itching to meet his new grandson who was born as a “surprise baby” last week.

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after five cats have died and a further two are missing in Biggar.Scotland’s animal welfare charity is investigating the suspicious circumstances that have occurred over a three-month period in the Elphinstone Crescent area after a concerned neighbour called its animal helpline on June 17.Scottish SPCA inspector Dawn Robertson said: “This has been an incredibly upsetting and stressful time for the owners of the cats and we would like to get to the

lockdown. Furious families were horrified to discover the community project in Salsburgh, North Lanarkshire, had been sprayed with grey paint at the weekend - just days after it was created.

SCOTTISH Women’s Aid has launched a new short animated film for young Monklands women who are experiencing domestic abuse during lockdown.The film was created in partnership with the organisation’s young expert group Yello! – and produced by Media Co-Op.The panel of children and teenagers have all experienced domestic abuse in their own lives and they were involved in every part of the creative process.The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that perpetrators of domestic abuse now have further

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

health boss criticised for journeys between Orkney and his mainland home made FIVE trips during lockdown, according to a Freedom of Information response.Iain Stewart, chief executive designate at NHS Orkney, has racked up a £4,500 travel and accommodation bill since he took office on March 1.Orkney MSP Liam McArthur this week called on Mr Stewart to resign or “be removed.”NHS Orkney has stood by its new chief executive’s decision to travel.The FOI response from NHS Orkney indicates that Mr

Police have thanked members of the public after a missing Saltcoats man was found safe and well within hours of an online appeal.Officers earlier today issued an plea to trace David Cameron who hadn't been seen since around 9pm on Wednesday, 10 June, in the Lochwood Gardens area.But this afternoon a Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed he has been traced safe and well, adding: "The public and media are thanked for their assistance."

lockdown by transforming their back garden into their very own open-air cinema and nightclub-inspired bar. Laura Burns and Geo Semple, from Glasgow, kitted out the incredible space with a projector, hot tub, fire pit and plenty of booze so they can chill at home and watch their favourite flicks on a big screen.

Scottish television presenter Lorraine Kelly has shared her heartbreak over not being able to see her daughter Rosie, who recently returned to the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic and went straight into lockdown. Lorraine, 60, last saw her 25 year old daughter during a trip to Singapore towards the end of 2019, as they celebrated Christmas together.

coronavirus. With the easing of lockdown restriction last weekend a number of Scots beauty spots reported a large influx of people who travelled from outside the local area.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

slimmer has been honoured after losing more than six stone in just over 20 weeks during lockdown. Michael Gray, from Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, could not have imagined how much more difficult his weight loss journey would get when he started it in January this year.But now he has been rewarded for his focus by his local Slimming World group, as they named him their Man of the Year 2020 following the first ever virtual competition in the organisation's 50-year history.

Experts have issued food safety warnings after a spike in the number of Scots taking up batch cooking for the first time during the coronavirus lockdown.

A Rutherglen business has been “kicked in the teeth” by South Lanarkshire Council after being refused vital funding to help it cope with the coronavirus collapse.