Sick thugs torch memorial benches at Scots beauty spot before dumping mountains of booze bottles

pandemic.Stephanie Gillan has become a campaigner after overcoming her mental health battles including facing her own mortality when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.Just days after her diagnosis, her husband Robert was hit by a six-ton truck at work, suffering severe injuries.Now, she has been given the all-clear and has won a beauty pageant.Mum-of-four Stephanie, 29, director of charity Unmasked Mental Health Scotland, said: “During the pandemic, we have seen an increase in

hospital.Iain Morrell, 66, was airlifted to Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary following the horrific accident at the curling pond at Kinneil House, Bo’ness.Emergency services rushed to the scene at 12.36pm on February 12 following calls from worried locals.It is understood family dog Simba had become stuck in the water and Iain had gotten into difficulty in the water while trying to rescue him.The dad tragically passed away hours after the accident.His heartbroken daughter described him as 'a one in a

extreme avalanche risk in the hills around Edinburgh. The Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team (TVMRT) shared an alarming photograph of a huge crack in the snow at the Pentland Hills, which is they say is a 'red flag'.

dog who fell through a frozen Scots river was saved in a dramatic rescue mission.The small dog fell through cracked ice at Water of Leith in Edinburgh on Friday in front of horrified on lookers.Specialists raced to the scene at Shore Place around 1:30pm as well as two fire engines to help the struggling animal.Anxious crowds watched firefighters and several water rescue team members dive into the water in a desperate bid to save the pet, reports Edinburgh Live.It was then wrapped in a blanket

Strathclyde Park in Motherwell and fell through.Fire fighters raced to the scene to help but by the time they got there the dog had sadly drowned.Onlookers said the tragic incident was heartbreaking to watch as their thoughts went out to the family affected.One woman posted: "My heart goes out to the family of Ted the dog who drowned today at Strathclyde Park."Honestly the saddest thing I’ve ever seen! If you have dogs and your near water please keep them on the lead as you never know what can

ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The online tool is the first to fully integrate devolved benefits, including the new Scottish Child Payment which opens next week.The calculator has been produced by Scotland’s national advice service, Advice Direct Scotland, and data analytics developer Inbest, having been brought together by the organisation FinTech Scotland.It provides a free and impartial assessment of entitlement to a range of benefits such as Universal Credit, crisis grants and support

dog muck left behind by the "irresponsible" owner.Mum Katy MacDonald, 46, said her girls were left sobbing following the ordeal, which left them covered in the filth.The marine surveyor took to Facebook to share disgusting images of the children’s stained clothing in a plea to dog owners to clean up after their animals.A furious Katy wrote: “Thank you to the selfish, lazy irresponsible dog owner who decided they wouldn't clean up after their dog.“You ruined my children’s day out in the snow

NHS worker who was killed just 20 minutes before her daughter.A social media campaign has been launched asking people around the country to take part in the vigil from 7.45pm tonight.A post read: “Tonight people are being asked to light a candle from around 7.45pm in remembrance of Nicole Anderson, 24, and Emma Robertson Coupland, 39, who both tragically died during the serious incident which took place in Kilmarnock last night.”Mum-of-four Emma died after being ‘stabbed’ in a car park at

Kilmarnock just minutes after a mum and her daughter were knifed to death in a double slaying has been named locally as Steven Robertson.The 40-year-old passed away after a car crash on the C50, a road between the B7036 and the A76, at around 8.30pm on Thursday.Mercy crews raced to the scene but he was declared a short time later as officers locked down the scene.Specialist forensic teams were today seen scouring the wreckage of the vehicle, which collided with a tree.

As the world continues to mourn the tremendous loss of SOPHIE, who passed away this weekend following an accident in Athens, fans are asking for the Scottish producer's otherworldly legacy to be honored in space. A new petition created by Christian Arroyo asks for NASA to consider naming the recently discovered planet TOI 1339 b after SOPHIE, due to the aesthetic similarities between the planet and SOPHIE's visual lexicon.

Scottish Fire and Rescue and Kirkcudbright Coastal Rescue then raced to the scene to attempt a rescue. Thankfully, the sheep known as Larry, was carried to safety and is currently resting up.Photos of the response were shared online by a member of the rescue team.

gin distillery has released what it believes are the 'World's coolest labels' as well as a new augmented reality app that brings their bottles to life.The Perthshire Distillery has become the first drinks company in the UK to create a full augmented reality experience within each of their six core range bottles.The new labels have been designed to create an exciting, immersive gin experience for customers.Get all the latest Scottish history and culture news sent straight to your Inbox every week

Bearsden, near Glasgow, just days before Christmas, is to be held when Covid-19 restrictions allow. Ewan, a well-known figure in the Scottish music industry, was hailed for efforts to “put Scotland on the map” for its music following his sudden death on December 17.

Police have arrested five teenagers after three memorial benches were torched at a park in Fife. Emergency services were called to Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline on Wednesday, January 27, after the wooden seats were set on fire at around 7pm.

Falkirk. Cops say "depicting graphic images" and "profanities" were plastered over the statue on Main Street in Bonnybridge.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A dog owner has blasted litter louts after her pet pooch was badly injured by broken bottles.Lauren Duncan and her fiance Calum were walking with their beloved collie Comet on Sunday when the shattered glass sliced into the dog’s paw and burst through a vein.A distressed Lauren said: “It was just awful.“Unfortunately we didn’t realise until too late.“Comet’s paw was sliced right through.“The ground was

Kilmarnock. The 'shaken' 16-year-old was confronted on a cycle path near Knockintiber.

baby stopped breathing and died at home have since learned a community first responder was on their street at the time but wasn’t summoned.

Burns Supper to raise a glass to Scotland’s national bard.Coronavirus lockdown restrictions may have put mass gatherings to celebrate Robert Burns on hold - but that's not stopping Scots working at UK Embassies worldwide celebrating online.Scots working for the UK Government in countries including Bahrain, Chile, China, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan, Peru, Tunisia, and Turkey are among those participating in the virtual Burns Supper.Employees at FCDO’s