Scots kindness caller helped rebuild stroke victim's life during lockdown

health boss criticised for journeys between Orkney and his mainland home made FIVE trips during lockdown, according to a Freedom of Information response.Iain Stewart, chief executive designate at NHS Orkney, has racked up a £4,500 travel and accommodation bill since he took office on March 1.Orkney MSP Liam McArthur this week called on Mr Stewart to resign or “be removed.”NHS Orkney has stood by its new chief executive’s decision to travel.The FOI response from NHS Orkney indicates that Mr

lockdown by transforming their back garden into their very own open-air cinema and nightclub-inspired bar. Laura Burns and Geo Semple, from Glasgow, kitted out the incredible space with a projector, hot tub, fire pit and plenty of booze so they can chill at home and watch their favourite flicks on a big screen.

coronavirus. With the easing of lockdown restriction last weekend a number of Scots beauty spots reported a large influx of people who travelled from outside the local area.

slimmer has been honoured after losing more than six stone in just over 20 weeks during lockdown. Michael Gray, from Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, could not have imagined how much more difficult his weight loss journey would get when he started it in January this year.But now he has been rewarded for his focus by his local Slimming World group, as they named him their Man of the Year 2020 following the first ever virtual competition in the organisation's 50-year history.

Experts have issued food safety warnings after a spike in the number of Scots taking up batch cooking for the first time during the coronavirus lockdown.

A 94-year-old Scots pensioner didn't eat for five days- because she was scared to leave the house during lockdown.

The lockdown hasn't stopped the ever growing Scottish Gin Industry from doing what it does best - create exciting new gins.

An online version of Scottish Opera’s Fever and teaching resources are available to help entertain families and educate children during lockdown.

Scots are being urged to donate old gadgets and devices to help disadvantaged families during coronavirus lockdown.

A Scots optometrist has hit out at Dominic Cummings for driving from his family farm to check his eyesight.

A new animated film highlighting children’s heartbreaking experiences of domestic abuse has been created by Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA).

Lorraine Kelly has said she noticed more people out on the roads following the actions of Dominic Cummings and said that it has now "eroded trust" in the government.

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

The girlfriend of a convicted rapist feared for her life when he attacked her in their home.

Emma Thompson has enlisted her 20-year-old daughter to help her care for her ailing mother during the Covid-19 pandemic.

An Airdrie woman living in Milan has told of her experience in emerging from the stringent lockdown in Italy after 10 weeks indoors in the country’s battle against coronavirus.

Feeling sexually frustrated during lockdown? You're not alone.

Crimestoppers Scotland are urging people to learn to spot the signs of child neglect over fears abuse has surged during lockdown.

Wishaw hospital’s A&E department saw a significant rise in the number of patients in the past month despite the coronavirus lockdown.