Scots beauty spots trashed as over 20 people charged on first weekend after lockdown lifted

Perth and Kinross issued a number of fines and forced the removal of vehicles while on patrol last weekend. Officers from the team, made up of Perth and Kinross Council, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, penalised individuals for littering and in one instance, for cutting branches off a tree for fire wood.

Dumfries bus stop. Officers were called at around 3.45am on Thursday after the unusual sighting was made on the A75 at Collin bypass.

family have told how they witnessed a miracle when their 1lb baby fought back from the brink of death after doctors suggested they turn off the life-support six times.Distraught parents Michaela Lugton, 21, and Barry McLachlan, 37, watched as their little boy, Noah, took what should have been his final breaths in March 2019 at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.As soon as he was born, their baby son had been rushed straight into the neonatal intensive care unit and placed on a ventilator as he was so

tourism begins to reopen across the country. All self-catering, hostel and guest house accommodation along with its café and restaurant have been officially closed until August 31.

Dundee this morning to give a fairytale send-off for a youngster who drowned after getting into difficulty at a Perthshire beauty spot.Freya Skene passed away following a devastating freak accident by Ossian's Cave in Dunkeld on Monday, July 6.

Outlander tour which combines photography with the show's filming locations say they are excited to be returning this week after the Scottish Government announced further easing of lockdown. James Christie, who runs the popular Outlander Photography Tour of which even Diana Gabaldon is a fan, announced on social media that the team were 'Good to Go' after qualifying for Visit Scotland's covid safety accreditation scheme.

Police Scotland were subjected to almost 90 coronavirus-related attacks in the first weeks of lockdown. A total of, 265 assaults were directed at officers and other members of staff within Police Scotland between March 24 to April 30.

hereShe filmed the view from their flat as the rain poured down and poked fun at the Manchester weather."I thought Scotland's weather was bad," she joked."Mate we have seen like four different seasons in the one day in Manchester.

cop who has died after a short battle with cancer leaving behind two young children.Inspector Chris Mutter served in Fife Division before his death last Monday - having only been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer on October 31.He was promoted to the post of inspector in November - while he was receiving treatment for his illness.A special ceremony took place where he was promoted by the chief constable.Devastated wife Maxine is now left behind with children Ethan, three, and one-year-old

freak accident by Ossian's Cave in Dunkeld on Monday night.
 The youngster was raced to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee but passed away a short time later.
Her devastated mum, Brooke Reid, 26, has now posted an emotional tribute on Facebook.
She told her friends in the public post:
 "As most of you are aware yesterday we had to say goodbye to our best friend, our life, our world, our everything."I stayed with Freya the whole night and most of today before she was taken away.
"Everyone tried their

"We want everyone to enjoy the experience of the national park and this has been the case for the majority.

pub for the first time as restrictions on beer gardens were eased today. The Scottish Government has given pubs, restaurants and cafes the green light to open their outdoor facilities for service as part of its route map out of lockdown.

hospital project manager today admitted killing a 92-year-old pensioner as she walked to get her morning paper. Francis Creedican, 58, from Edinburgh, failed to keep a proper lookout as he reversed out of his driveway and collided with Christina Young, who was walking with a frame.

camera.Senga Morrison, from Saltcoats in North Ayrshire, lives alone and had been unable to cuddle her great nieces and nephews since the beginning of lockdown in late March.The 61-year-old was unaware of a rule change meaning children under 12 can now embrace their extended family, prompting her loved ones to plan an amazing surprise.She was enjoying a socially-distanced meet up in a relative’s garden when great-nephew Andrew, nine, pulled her in for a massive cuddle.After being reassured that

beauty spot. A major rescue operation was launched as emergency services raced to the scene in Arbroath at around 8.30pm on Thursday evening.  The walker, whose age is unknown, slipped off the coastal path and sustained a leg injury.

Inspectors slam Strathearn care home's coronavirus measures“The good weather has attracted people to these areas and informal camping will no doubt continue as we go through the summer months.“The time has come when we have to say enough is enough and introduce a by-law to restrict irresponsible activities.”Mr Fraser was backed by Cllr John Duff, who represents the Highland ward for the Scottish Conservatives.Murdo Fraser and Cllr John Duff’s wish to see action on the anti-social activities of a

tot was left 'traumatised' after his beloved dog almost died in front of him at Loch Doon.Lauchlin Owens, 2, was enjoying a day out at the Ayrshire beauty spot with his parents and the family's Springer Spaniel Clyde.The three year old pooch started to violently jerk and had a seizure after suffering water Intoxication.Mum Joanne Owens, 31, and dad Lewis Owens, 28, from Kilmarnock sprang into action desperately trying to save the pet as Lauchlin watched in horror.Joanne said: “It was very

dogs after Scots owners said a salami stick "saved their dog's life".Sarah Adams and Declan Kemp, from Edinburgh, feared the worst when dog Coco suddenly disappeared while on a walk in the capital's Craigmillar Park area last week.The Daily Record told how the five-year-old Pekingese Cross survived on no food and little water for almost three days down a hidden sewage hole while search teams frantically tried to trace her.Despite a desperate hunt, there was no sign of the tiny dog, as concerns

Rutherglen shop owner is hoping her customers return now that coronavirus lockdown restrictions have been eased.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Shoppers flooded the streets of Hamilton this morning as Primark opened its doors for the first time since lockdown.Locals were seen queued out the door on Quarry Street and round the building for the clothing store reopening at 8.30am.Miserable weather didn’t deter crowds who flocked to the high street in search of a bargain as clothes shops and other non-essential retail opened to the public again, as Scotland eases