Scots dog owners warned of walking near water as five-mile limit is lifted

UK was omitted from the country’s list of destinations for safe travel.

quarantining visitors.Beth MacLeod, who runs the Knockderry Country House Hotel in Argyll, said she has received three calls a day from people worried about whether they can come to Scotland.In a message to Nicola Sturgeon, who has not closed the door on a cross-border quarantine, Beth said: “I would like her to make it clear that English visitors are welcome in Scotland.”It comes after Marc Crothall, chief executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, said that some customers from south of the

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

pubs and restaurants have been welcoming back punters indoors for the first time in almost four months today. The Scottish Government has lifted a number of restrictions on the lockdown, which have all taken effect from Wednesday, July 15.

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.

Glenrothes, on Friday June 5 after concerns were raised for the youngster.The tot - who was just 11-weeks-old at the time - was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children where they were found to be in a ‘critical’ condition.It is understood that the youngster will suffer long-term effects from the injuries sustained as they continue to be treated in hospital.Specialist forensic officers remained at the address in Macedonia for around seven days while a police guard was also put in

summer holiday will have to wear face masks everywhere they go and face quarantine when they return home.Passengers arriving in Palma, Majorca, were faced with the prospect of fines for non- compliance with coronavirus rules.People will need to fill in a visitor locater form before their arrival in Scotland and if they fail to quarantine for two weeks, they can be fined £480.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Covid cases entering Scotland from abroad was “one of our biggest risk factors”.Spain

Loch Lomond road for a second day after visitors parked cars dangerously. Officers were seen handing out fines as they shut off the A821 at Duke's Pass for the second time in 24 hours.

nation’s police dogs really are Scotland’s finest.But despite, the valuable role these furry heroes play in communities across the country, there is no memorial in Scotland to commemorate their bravery or salute their service.Determined these canine crusaders should get the recognition they deserve, dog handler PC Carrie-Ann McNab has started a GoFundMe campaign for a statue in their honour.The policewoman, who is partnered with German shepherd Bodie and drug-sniffing cocker spaniel Billy, is

IN PICTURES: Revellers enjoy beer gardens across greater East Kilbride area“He knows he’s still got to get the miles in but he is definitely looking forward to finishing up and enjoying a drink in the garden knowing he has raised so much for the charity.”Mary’s Meals provides chronically hungry children with one meal every school day, encouraging education that can lift them out of poverty in later life.The charity was founded in 2002 and has grown from its first feeding operation of 200

Dumfries and Galloway will be lifted today.Travel curbs were retained in parts of the region last Friday after a "cluster" of Covid-19 cases was discovered.Twelve people were confirmed to have been infected.

Nicola Sturgeon.Activists headed to the border with England at the weekend to protest visitors crossing into the country due to the coronavirus crisis.The demonstrations have been widely criticised - including by senior Scottish National Party figures and the First Minister herself.It has now been reported a new gathering is being planned for Thursday, July 9 against anyone travelling from the south - including group Action for Scotland.Protester Sean Clerkin, who has hit the headlines

"Your willingness to comply with the test and protect system has been absolutely invaluable."I also want to thank all of the public health staff in Dumfries and Galloway who have been involved in the management of this incident."

police investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in a stream in a Fife town earlier today. Officers from Police Scotland have sealed off part of Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline to allow the probe to take place.