Scots toddler 'traumatised' after beloved dog almost dies from playing in water at beauty spot

Borders.The damaged white gazebo was found in the Meldon Hills near Peebles with litter including bottles, cans, carrier bags and black coal strewn across the area.There was also signs of an abandoned fire area and burned rubbish. Infuriated locals shared their disgust at the images on Facebook.One said: “Surely this is criminal damage? Fine every single member of the group and give them community service in the countryside.”Another said: "Absolutely disgusting.

vandalism at one of Scotland’s most iconic beauty spots.Louts trashed patches of green space in Glencoe and trees were hacked down for firewood.Police were called to the area and are appealing for any witnesses who were in the Glen Etive area last weekend.Cops said road signage was also destroyed in the area and a quantity of fence posts surrounding nearby Loch Etive pier were removed from the ground, possibly to be used as kindling.A Police Scotland statement reads: “Officers in Glencoe are

Fife. The injured horsewoman was left to phone an ambulance herself after the pair walked off with their two children and two dogs without checking if she was all right.

novelist has seen sales for her upcoming book rocket since she received surprise high praise from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.It’s not every day you get commended for doing your job well by the most powerful woman in the country.But for Kirstin Innes, that’s exactly what happened last night, when the FM hailed her latest offering “a triumph” in a glowing review on Twitter.The book loving politician is well known for her passion for all things literary and has regularly updated followers with

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.

57-year-old man require hospital treatment after an alleged serious assault in the early hours of May 31.Gym at centre of planning row to close as search for new location continuesResidents said at the time they felt “under siege” as hundreds of visitors descended on the beauty spot near Blairgowrie.Since the incident, and similar concerns raised in other parts of Highland Perthshire, Police Scotland has increased patrols at a number of locations in a bid to clamp down on a spike in anti-social

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.

Loch Lomond road after scores of visitors parked dangerously at the beauty spot.The A821 at Duke's Pass was closed this afternoon as angry locals called for vehicles to be ticketed or uplifted.The closure came as Scots flocked to the area in their droves amid the continued easing of lockdown, with visitors being urged to avoid the area.The route leads to popular climbing spot Ben A'an.Police Scotland said officers were managing traffic and urged drivers not to put others at risk.A statement

wedding receptions were cancelled from reading a Facebook post.The Tufted Duck Hotel in Aberdeenshire is being revamped as a bar and bistro by owners Lesley Ann and Conrad Ritchie and they have decided to cancel wedding receptions due to be held there.The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions have been blamed for the change.The couple said they relied on two functions per week to make the business, which employs 19 staff, viable and as of yet, there is no date in place for when large

Johnny Beattie was one of the pillars of Scottish entertainment. He, along with fellow Glaswegians Rikki Fulton, Jack Milroy, Jimmy Logan and Stanley Baxter, were the blueprint of post war Scottish comedy.

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

Loch Lomond.

“A seven-year-old girl and a 26-year old woman were taken by the Scottish Ambulance Service to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. Sadly the child was pronounced dead a short time later.

coronavirus while being treated for other conditions is not yet known, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has admitted. Figures published last week revealed more than 1,000 patients tested positive for Covid-19 after being admitted to hospital, but Freeman said the number of deaths linked to the cases is unknown.

dog owners are being warned of the dangers of coastline walks as the country's lockdown restrictions continue to lift. RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat issued the warning on Friday as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told Scots that more rules and guidelines would be lifted or eased, as we continue to suppress coronavirus.

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.

drink-driving limit with a four year old boy in the back of her car in a child seat, a court has heard. Hairdresser Melissa Masson had drunk a whole bottle of prosecco before strapping the youngster into the rear of her soft top Mini and storming off from her parents' home in Strathblane, Stirlingshire.