Scotland flooded with month of rain in two days as torrential downpours bring travel chaos

quarantine list. The popular winter sun destination now features on the UK's travel corridor list, alongside the Maldives, Denmark and the Greek island, Mykonos.

In Scotland, an additional 993 people tested positive, taking the figure to 47,708.There were just 316 cases reported nationally on Sunday, which has been put down to capacity issues at the testing lab.

East Lothian.The RNLI volunteer is now set to star in a BBC film showcasing the bravery of the UK’s lifeboat crews.Becs who works from the Dunbar station has risked her life in rough seas and freezing winds to save others.And next Tuesday she will feature in an upcoming episode of TV show Saving Lives at Sea at 8pm on BBC2.RNLI volunteer Becs will tell viewers who she took to the waves to save two people and a dog cut off by the tide near Dunbar, East Lothian.Becs said: “You never know when the

Nicola Sturgeon is considering travel restrictions to prevent people coming to Scotland from known Covid hotspots elsewhere in the UK. It could mean residents in cities like Manchester and Liverpool - where the number of infections have rocketed in the last month - being asked not to travel north of the Border.

Christmas menu - which features a range of traditional classics to new vegan alternatives. The high street’s 2020 offering of its festive range will be available to Scots customers from Tuesday, November 3.

Low-income families will soon be able to apply for a new Scottish Government administered child benefit providing financial support to help with day-to-day living costs.

Kilmarnock’s Bank of Scotland branch has been closed temporarily due to the coronavirus.

A92 were left shocked when a car was spotted driving on the wrong side of the road last night.Shocking dash cam footage captured the orange vehicle driving in the wrong direction on the A92 between Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly at around 6.55pm.One driver said he was shocked at what he seen and quickly called the police to intervene.The man said he was frantically flashing his lights to warn other oncoming drivers.He said: "The police were called by myself and others were heard by the operator

Hatem Elhamed's positive Covid test.The Parkhead side shared their best wishes to the Israel international who joins compatriot Nir Bitton and Ryan Christie ahead of Saturday's showdown. Odsonne Edouard remains a major doubt after he tested positive last week and won't return to Scotland until Thursday.

otters pups played with their mum in the River Nith has been caught on camera. The adorable sighting was made by Bob Fitzsimmons in Dumfries on Sunday morning as he planned to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the water.

NHS bowel screening will resume in Scotland on Monday after a seven-month pause. Kits will resume being posted out from Monday, and anyone who was sent equipment before the pandemic-induced halt in March is asked to complete and return them, the Scottish Government said.

Hibs to victory then tipped him to be the next Easter Road star to get an international call-up. The Premiership high-flyers came from a goal down at half-time to beat the League Two champs with the help of Nisbet’s stunning volley.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Today marks the 104th year that the Erskine charity has been caring for veterans.The first wounded veterans admitted to the Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers arrived on October 10, 1916.A total of 13 patients came through the doors of the pioneering hospital when it opened over a century ago. They came from throughout Scotland to the newly opened hospital, to be fitted with

tourism spots in the top 500.According to Lonely Planet, 34 of the world’s best travel experiences can be found in the UK, with nine of them in Scotland.The second edition of the bestselling book, which is available to buy now contains the 'definitive wish-list of the 500 most thrilling travel experiences, ranked in order of brilliance'.Petra in Jordan was listed as the top place to experience in the world.Almost half of the dream recommendations outdoors or wildlife experiences, reflecting the

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autumn colour this year thanks to the weather. That's according to experts from the National Trust, who say trees could turn a beautiful red and gold if the weather is settled in the next fortnight.The organisation, which looks after gardens, parklands and woods, said the sunny spell in late September has boosted the chance ofputting on a stunning display as their leaves turn.

rain caused huge floods. Shocking videos show thick brown water on the rise as the Water of Leith bursts making the area unrecognisable It comes after Storm Alex battered Scotland with a months worth of rain in just 36 hours.