Scotland's most southerly fire station looking for new volunteers to help tiny community

Scotland's national dish and is well loved by many, but a recent survey has named haggis as the food Brits hate - despite most of those asked never having tried it.The much-maligned dish joined Japanese delicacies sushi and sashimi at the top of foods 2,000 adults in the UK turn their noses up at, even though they've never given them a chance.More than half of those surveyed, who also placed another Scottish staple in black pudding on the list, put their distaste for certain foods down to their

rising support for a Yes vote.Kenny MacAskill, a former Holyrood finance secretary, said questions could be asked of party bosses on their current plans for delivering IndyRef2.Recent polling put support for independence as high as 54% despite the Scottish Government focusing its energies in recent months on the response to the global coronavirus pandemic.But MacAskill, the SNP MP for East Lothian, told the Record that while traditional political campaigning was halted there was nothing stopping

Finlay Wilson and Alan Lambie as the “most gorgeous couple I have ever seen” – before marrying them over the internet.The big day for online star Finlay, 33, best known for his Kilted Yoga videos, and husband Alan, 41, happened last month during lockdown – but will be shown today on Michelle’s BBC3 show How’s Your Head, Hun?Michelle, who is a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race and took part in Strictly Come Dancing, is an ordained minister.For her new show, she wanted to officiate at a wedding during

There have been no reported deaths from coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours.Latest figures show the national death toll remains at 2,472 - the same as yesterday.Across the country there have been 26 new confirmed cases of the disease.In Ayrshire, cases hit the 1250 mark - a rise of just one from yesterday's figures.There remains fewer than five people in Ayrshire hospitals with confirmed coronavirus.Fewer than five patients are in intensive care with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.A

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

Covid-19. Experts from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) said there needs to be more robust plans to protect vulnerable groups such as those in care homes.

Covid-19 and ethnic minorities.A full picture of the impact on people from black, asian and minority ethnic communities (BAME) is still not available.A review by Public Health England found the risk of dying among those diagnosed with Covid-19 was higher in BAME groups.The Office of National Statistics also revealed in May that black people are four times more likely to die from coronavirus than white people south of the border.However, comparisons with Scotland are difficult as the data is more

Covid-19 pandemic must be delivered within months to prepare for a second wave of the disease, Scotland 's former chief scientific adviser has said.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

Covid-19 to make Volunteer Week a success in Scotland.Tens of thousands of Scots dedicated their time to the country’s emergency response teams, charities and healthcare service as part of the annual initiative, despite the country being on lockdown.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this week thanked more than 60,000 people who signed up to the Scotland Cares campaign, helping ease the burdon on the NHS, public services and communities.And Volunteer Scotland, who spearhead Volunteer Week, have

Nicola Sturgeon says she might have joined Scots in protesting racism over the US death of George Floyd had it not been for coronavirus. With a number of demonstrations planned across the country, the First Minister doubled down on calls for demonstrators to make their voices heard virtually and avoid risking a spread of the deadly bug.

Ayrshire & Arran region have been diagnosed with the coronavirus which is an increase of five from yesterday's figure.

A rapper jailed for the manslaughter of Scots actor John Michie’s daughter will have to wait to discover if he has won an appeal against his conviction.

Over 1,000 arrests were made in Scotland over the weekend, as sunseekers made the most of the rays and the easing of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

The job prospects of young Scots could be most damaged by the economic fall-out of the coronavirus pandemic, MSPs have been told.

More than half of Scots want another referendum on independence to take place within five years, a new poll has found.

In the past few weeks it has become clear that care homes are at the very centre of the current Covid-19 crisis.

From Lager Lovelies to helping to a young Sam Heughan get noticed before Outlander, Tennent's have produced some truly memorable ad campaigns over the years.

Three Motherwell hillwalkers had to be rescued during lockdown after getting lost in mist up a mountain.