Scotland's top doctor urges smokers not to light up or vape while queueing at shops

incredible beaches, and it appears Google users agree as two of Scotland's most popular have been named in the UK top 10 of the site's reviewer rankings.Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, gathered over 550,000 Google Reviews for over 650 beaches in the UK, creating a list of the most breathtaking British beaches to visit this summer.With Scotland's summer still serving up the odd sunny day and with uncertainty surrounding travel abroad still looming, more people are looking to

stargazers took to the skies as word spread of the International Space Station passing over the country last night. Legendary British astronaut Tim Peake urged people in Scotland to keep an eye out on the high-flying laboratory at around 11.16pm on Tuesday evening.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.MONKLANDS drive-thru customers are being urged to take their rubbish home to prevent lockdown litter.Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has joined forces with fast-food chain McDonald’s and Costa Coffee to encourage customers to put their takeaway litter in the bin, or take it home with them.In a bid to tackle litter waste, more than 100 McDonald’s and Costa drive-thru restaurants in Scotland will display

hereThe former prison officer, who was originally from Aberdeen in Scotland, took the campaign to Downing Street alongside former Salford MP Hazel Blears and others to hand in a petition.Clare's Law is now part of the Domestic Abuse Bill, which is passing through Parliament before receiving Royal Ascent and becoming law.It means the scheme would be written into statute.Mr Brown's sister, Carol Whicher, said: "We are devastated beyond words. "Michael never stopped fighting after he lost his

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Martin Wishart.He also claimed for champagne, whisky and wine as well as travel expenses.The SLAB had warned Burd about his conduct and he was hauled before the Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) and fined £5000 after facing allegations of professional misconduct between 2012 and 2015.The hearing was told SLAB officials challenged Burd over several of his expense claims, including a hotel bill from 2014 for £351.45 that included champagne, whisky and wine.He was also questioned

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterScotland has recorded no new deaths from coronavirus for the seventh day in a row, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.The latest figures were revealed as the country took a key step out of lockdown today, with pubs and restaurants opening indoors for the first time.Attractions such as cinemas and museums have also been reopening, while long queues have been waiting at the country's barber

university with a top degree. Jeshreena Palakkal found out she was pregnant just days after getting a visa to move to Scotland from India and study for a masters in business at Edinburgh Napier.

Nicola Sturgeon said the opening of pubs indoors was the “highest risk” since exiting lockdown began and encouraged those going to the pub to “do so carefully”.Speaking as Scotland celebrated a sixth day with no deaths from the virus, she said: “I think we all know where alcohol is being taken, sometimes our inhibitions are lower ... we behave in a way we wouldn’t normally do, getting closer to people.

Sam Cosgrove and is hoping Aberdeen can keep all their top stars this summer.The Dons top scorer Cosgrove knocked back a £2 million move to French side Guingamp last week, even though he was given permission to open talks.Cosgrove has netted an impressive 44 goals in two seasons and McInnes is well aware of the size of the void that would be left if his team had lost that impressive firepower.He is also hopeful his team can keep Scotland star Scott McKenna and young player of the year Lewis

possession of cannabis in court.Michael McKeown was caught with the drug when he was searched by police.The 51-year-old was preparing to represent a client when court staff alerted officers.It is understood they doubted McKeown’s claims he was a solicitor when he arrived at Glasgow Sheriff Court wearing a Celtic training top.Police stopped and searched him and found a small quantity of cannabis.McKeown, a partner at law firm Callaghan McKeown & Co, admitted an offence under the Misuse of Drugs

non-essential shops across Scotland have now reopened and are offering huge savings in an attempt to whip up interest from shoppers who may be hesitant to hit the high street despite the easing of lockdown restrictions.  Having spent over 100 days in lockdown, shopping and spending habits have inevitably changed with a shift in focus to online shopping, rather than in store.

Perth and Kinross Council “a fair deal” to help with a potential £50 million void as a result of the coronavirus.

protestors who urged holidaymakers not to cross the border between Scotland and England. The First Minister said the demonstrators did not speak for her and added that she “emphatically” rejected their message.

theatre industry by the UK government. The promised £1.57 billion of help in a long-awaited rescue package from Boris Johnson has been described as the biggest ever one-off investment in UK culture.

Scotland today. Jason Leitch, the national clinical director for the Scottish government, admitted he was worried about the relaxation of rules for drinking and outdoor hospitality from this morning.

Clap for Carers tonight to mark the 72nd anniversary of the National Health Service. People will be encouraged to clap at 5pm as a way of saying thank you to NHS staff who have worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Sam Heughan could have a new career in the offing. After we revealed recently how he showed his passion for cooking by joining Good Morning America host Ginger Zee on Instagram to create traditional Scottish treat cranachan, it now seems the Scots actor is branching out into burgers.

Police Scotland was an “epiphany” in his career as he spoke in the wake of riots sparked by the death of George Floyd.Chitwood said he had been heavily influenced by a trip to Scotland in 2015 where he was trained in techniques aimed at reducing the use of force and firearms.He was one of dozens of US law enforcement officials who spent several days at Tulliallan, Police Scotland’s training centre and headquarters near Stirling.He said: “It was an epiphany to sit there and watch.

hangman tied a noose around the doctor's neck and he met his maker at the gallows. July 28, 1865 would go down in history as the last public hanging in Scotland and the day that evil Dr Pritchard was executed.