Most deadly week of the COVID pandemic in Perth and Kinross for second week running

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

wintery weather- building igloos and queues of snow people.With the nation blanketed in the white stuff amid severe weather warnings, there has been disruption and travel chaos or many.But others have made the most of the downpour, with some creative creations made from the snow.A queue of snow people were built on a bridge in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.The 'snow kids' appear to be looking over the bridge and into the water below after someone went to the effort of creating the five figures from

Perth and Kinross to think twice before attempting to rescue swans or other birds and animals they fear may be stuck in ice.

Steven Gerrard is doing such a top job that he'll soon enter the 'legendary' category of Ibrox managers.The boss has his club on the precipice of the Scottish Premiership title with a 23-point advantage and eight more wins from 12 will guarantee the trophy.And although Gerrard made his name at Anfield as a player, McCoist bellowed "never mind Liverpool".He insisted delivering a first league flag in a decade would mean just as much to fans in Govan as any of his playing accomplishments did in

Perthshire Advertiser she played a big part in bringing home the Stone of Destiny - the focal point of the £26.5 million transformation of Perth City Hall - “making Perth and Kinross an even better place to live and work.” Mrs Reid will take up her new role as chief executive of NHS Education for Scotland (NES) on Monday, February 1.Cllr Lyle said: “I worked closely with Karen and was impressed by both her vision and her hard work.

ditch its plans for a second referendum on independence and instead focus on the country's economic recovery.Housing charities have also pleaded with the finance secretary to commit more cash to building 53,000 more affordable homes over the term of the next Scottish Parliament.Speaking ahead of the budget, Forbes said: “This is the most important budget in the history of devolution.

Linda Bauld said the overall response will be viewed as a "system failure" in a damning verdict on the government's leadership.Her remarks come one day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the government did "all we could" to tackle the pandemic - despite shocking figures putting Britain among the worst in the world."I think we’re going to look back on this as a system failure," prof Bauld told BBC Radio Scotland."I think we came into this pandemic under prepared for a virus like this, we at

coronavirus hotspots look set to be made to quarantine in hotels to limit the spread of new variants.Prime Minister Boris Johnson will discuss the proposals – designed to ensure people follow self-isolation rules – with senior ministers at the “Covid Operations” committee.Home Secretary Priti Patel declined to comment on “speculation” about quarantine hotels as she answered an urgent question in the Commons.Reports have suggested that arrivals in England would have to cover the price of

Perth and Kinross Council is seeking a new chief executive. The successful applicant will be paid a six-figure sum to take the helm of the local authority.The vacancy has arisen following the current chief executive’s appointment as the new chief executive of NHS Education for Scotland (NES).

The Health and Safety Executive confirmed it is aware of the situation.A HSE spokesperson said: “We have been made aware of an incident at a house build site at Hallmeadow Place, Annan and are currently attending the site to assist Police Scotland with the investigation.”

kitchen item has appeared on the shelves of Aldi supermarkets in Scotland once again. The Ambiano Halogen Air Fryer is available to buy either online or in store from today - and you can get your hands on it for £29.99.Shoppers have previously raved about the item, which can cook fried goods with little or no oil at all.

Glasgow MSP confirmed late on Saturday he would be standing to become the next leader of Scottish Labour following Richard Leonard's sudden resignation last week. He tweeted to say the country “needs political leadership that will bring people together” and that he wants “to rebuild Scottish Labour, and then rebuild Scotland”.Sarwar lost out to Leonard at the last leadership election in 2017 but is considered the favourite to win this time around.

student housing provider is demanding doctors’ notes before allowing students to quit accommodation costing almost £500 per month – despite Covid-19 legislation protecting them. Politicians have branded Unite Students, a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) firm, “greedy landlords”, with experts warning it is acting unlawfully.It comes after learners were given legal protection during the pandemic that should allow them to terminate agreements with 28 days’ notice.

Shoppers have been warned against using a dangerous hand sanitiser which includes deadly substances. The lbcccndc Instant Hand Sanitiser was being sold on AliBaba, Ebay and Wish but has now been removed.Trading Standards is urging the public to avoid the clear gel which contains 37 per cent methanol.

Perth and Kinross after the COVID-19 infection rate dropped in the last week. The most recent data from Public Health Scotland up until January 12 shows an infection rate of 231.7 per 100,000 people.

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Tesco has issued six important rules every customer should follow at stores in Scotland amid a supermarket crackdown. The supermarket giant has joined Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Waitrose, Aldi and Asda to bring in a raft of tough new restrictions in a bid to curb the virus.

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