Scotland in lockdown: Everything you need to know about the latest restrictions

Daily Record reported this morning that painters carried out work in the A-listed building in Edinburgh despite the ban by her own Government.

Nicola Sturgeon’s official ­residence despite the ban by her own Government. A whistleblower told how a squad was sent into Bute House in Edinburgh for several days last week.

A larger than life Scots binman died of coronavirus despite his wife forking out hundreds of pounds on protective equipment. Hugely popular Scott Hunter had tried to protect himself with the kit and cleaning gear bought by wife Fiona.Click here to read more.

First Minister will meet with members of her Cabinet this morning before making a statement in the Scottish Parliament around 2pm.The SNP leader is not expected to impose more lockdown rules but is likely to give more detail on how long current restrictions will have to remain in place.Speaking at her regular media briefing yesterday, she said: “We will look at the latest data and come to a view on where we are and whether we need to extend the lockdown restrictions to further suppress the

Covid-19. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned the situation is "extremely serious" and action must be taken to halt the rapidly spreading new strain.

Takeaway rules in Scotland have been tightened as millions of people are urged to stay at home and avoid non-essential contact. Nicola Sturgeon confirmed takeaway joints will no longer be able to serve customers inside in the latest crackdown on the hospitality industry.

Nicola Sturgeon announced click and collect services will be restricted to essential services only, such as clothes, homeware, baby equipment and books. Takeaway services will have to be offered through a hatch to stop people coming indoors.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a tightening of lockdown restrictions as the number of Covid-19 cases in Scotland continue to rise.Under the changes click and collect services will be limited to only essential purchases, while restrictions were also applied on takeaways meaning that residents will only be able to collect orders from outdoors to limit social interaction.Essential click and collect

suicide has opened up about his secret battle in a bid to help others and 'shake the stigma' around mental health challenges.Brian Smith had chosen the location where he wanted to 'end his life' not long after Scotland first went into lockdown in the spring of 2020.At breaking point, the 40-year-old thankfully didn't go through with it and reached out to the Samaritans and a local mental health charity. Knowing he needed more help, Brian, from Clydebank, West Dunbartonshre, admits he still has a

spotted filming in the Highlands in October. The trio travelled across the Highlands in classic American cars.James May was filmed driving a red Cadillac, While Richard had a green Buick, and Jeremy was behind the wheel of a blue Lincoln.

restrictions in place to keep tenants and homeowners safe. Scotland entered into its third lockdown this week, with rules tightened on everything from shopping to socialising as millions are urged to stay at home.

Scotland may be told to shut as lockdown restrictions threaten to get tougher. Nicola Sturgeon warned construction work could grind to a halt in a bid to “radically reduce interactions” as the country struggles to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

coronavirus test before travelling. The Scottish Government announced that anyone wanting to enter the country will have to take a test for the deadly virus up to 72 hours before leaving.

First Minister suggested non-essential businesses could face further curbs in a bid to prevent people from meeting each other and passing on coronavirus. Mainland Scotland was placed in lockdown as of Tuesday, with people told to remain indoors unless venturing out for one of several essential reasons.

national lockdown in full swing, there has been much confusion about which stores can and cannot open. Many have been curious to know if homeware store Dunelm is still open - and here we have the answer.

coronavirus  lockdown as B&Q and Homebase have confirmed that their stores will remain open.

Ayrshire Maternity Unit (AMU) has issued an update on visiting restrictions following mainland Scotland going into full lockdown again.

mutated variant will not be as easy to control. The strain was only detected in south-east England last month but is now responsible for half of all new cases in Scotland.