Preparations underway for Scottish Youth Parliament elections

Scottish Government is spending almost £6million a year on a network of overseas offices in seven countries. Foreign policy is not devolved to ­Holyrood and the UK Government runs embassies around the world.

for the virus within the previous 28 days – is 7,690.

Brexit, new figures show. Analysis from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reveals EU sales dropped by overall 47 per cent in the first three months of 2021 to a ten year low - causing a loss of £2billion to the UK economy.

covid antibody tests with nearly 100% accuracy and which can detect variants are being cited as a "game changer" for the global response to the pandemic. The new tests can detect antibody responses to infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus with more than 98% accuracy, compared to the current rate of 60-93% and hoped to be rolled out on the NHS.

A popular Scottish brewery has teamed up with LGBTQ+ rights charity, Stonewall, to celebrate diversity with a new beer launch.As part of Pride month in June, Cold Town Brewery in central Edinburgh has just released a new limited edition ‘Proud as Helles’ lager for National Beer Day (June 12).The brewing team say the special beer is part of its ongoing support for lesbian, gay, bi and trans people across the UK.In addition to raising awareness with the beer, which comes in Pride Flag packaging,

financial support if they are struggling to meet accommodation and other costs.Backed by £20 million of new funding, students in financial hardship can apply directly to their college or university’sCoronavirus Discretionary Fund.Students have reported that they are facing financial challenges, unlike last year when furlough from part time jobs, living in family homes or spending significantly less due to lockdown created some stability.This summer despite the release from lockdown many are

Scottish Government has reported no deaths from coronavirus with 1,036 new cases of the virus overnight. The latest figures released this afternoon reveal there are currently 132 people being treated in hospital for the virus with 13 in ICU.

Perthshire, just after 11pm on Friday evening when the much loved tourist attraction went up in flames. Devastated locals watched on when the living history museum burnt as it was engulfed in flames.

iOS - Android Planning and building standards manager Tony Finn said: "The proposals represent an amendment to a previous consent that was issued by the Scottish Government in 2018."That involved the erection of 17 turbines at a height of 132m.

Police in the Scottish Borders are investigating the loss of over £220,000 to scammers as they urge members of the public to be vigilant.

Perthshire, just after 11pm last night when a huge fire broke out. Footage of the incident shows the wooden building - a recreated Iron Age house - consumed by flames on Friday evening as horrified locals watched the tourist attraction burn.

World Gin Day on June 12 which means it is the perfect excuse to have a wee Gin and Tonic (or two). This global celebration of gin is held on the second Saturday of June annually, created by top spirits blogger Emma Stokes, AKA Gin Monkey, it's been running since 2009.

Harrison Ford delighted film buffs in the Borders by arriving on the set of the new Indiana Jones movie - moments before security forced crowds watching the action from a nearby vantage point to disperse. Around 60 people waited patiently trying to catch a glimpse of the Hollywood A-lister shoot scenes at Leaderfoot viaduct from a neighbouring road bridge over the River Tweed.

SSPCA rescue mission. The animal had got himself been 'spooked' by residents and snuck inside the car to hide.

First Minister will address MSPs at Holyrood as cases continue to rise across parts of the country. It comes as Scotland marks six months since the Covid-19 vaccination programme was rolled out.

Lorna Slater was last week dubbed by one Tory councillor as "the biggest danger to the north east economy we have seen in a generation" over her party's opposition to the extraction of oil and gas from the North Sea. It comes as the Greens prepare to open talks with the SNP over the possibility of signing a "cooperation arrangement" between the two parties which could see them team up at Holyrood on key issues - a prospect the Conservatives have already branded a "coalition of chaos".

Alison Johnstone said she was “so excited and pleased” to see a more diverse group of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament than ever before.