Staff at Loch Lomond beauty spots 'verbally and physically abused' amid parking frustration

beauty spots saw more than 100 fines handed out last weekend for badly parked motorists. Police Scotland was forced to close the B837 near Loch Lomond after dozens of visitors flocked to the area on the first weekend of locked travel restrictions lifting.

The same poll predicts that the Scottish Conservatives will return 32 MSPs, one more than in 2016. However there would still be a pro-independence majority at Holyrood, with the Scottish Greens forecast to return eight MSPs, two more than 2016.Ross said: “It is on a knife edge.

stunning dress has everyone talking. Combining two massive looks right now - gingham and midi length - the dress was met with instant approval from fashion fans on Insta.

Mark Millar has revealed he keeps a beer in the fridge every day to help prevent writer’s block.He said that before he begins work he makes sure he has a drink chilling at home to look forward to when he finishes at 4pm.Millar, 51, who sold his comic book empire Millarworld to Netflix for almost £25million in 2017, said the ritual is part ofa new routine. It includes getting out of bed early before a workout and a 90-second cold shower.

Loch Lomond has put a call out on social media in a bid to find them.

battling a rare blood cancer for two years has finally received a life-saving stem cell transplant.But now Adeline Davidson has a new battle – trying to grow her hair back.The side effects of chemotherapy have caused problems with her oxygen levels and the embedding of the stem cells has been giving the four-year-old pains in her back, stomach and legs.But the only thing she is upset about is losing her lovely brown locks.

backed the idea and have called for Nicola Sturgeon to introduce a national subsidy for companies which switch to a 32-hour working week with no loss of pay. They point to a pilot scheme in Spain where similar proposals have been backed by 50 million euro of government funding.

ultimately benefit from the policy, which includes NHS staff and those employed by local authorities. While the majority of those eligible should now have received the bonus, concerns have been raised about the number of council-employed care workers who are still waiting for payment.

the one-off sum would be offered as a reward for efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.Around 300,000 people are expected to ultimately benefit from the policy, which includes NHS staff and those employed by local authorities.While the majority of those eligible should now have received the bonus, concerns have been raised about the number of council-employed care workers who are still waiting for payment.Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie said he was aware of delays across several council areas

workers in their own homes using webcams.Staff say the installation of cameras for remote workers is a “Big Brother” tactic and fear the technology could be open to abuse.Webcams are being sent out this Thursday to ­thousands of Scottish staff who work for Teleperformance –the largest contact centre company in the world.Teleperformance will be able to access live footage of an employee’s home work station – potentially a living room kitchen or bedroom.In a statement, ­Teleperformance said

Ade Adepitan married Linda Harrison in a beautiful St Paul's Cathedral wedding, and we are taking a look back at the Climate Change: Ade on the Frontline star's gorgeous big day.READ: Ade Adepitan postponed his wedding in 2017 for sweet reasonIt was a traditional service for the Nigeria-born groom and Scottish bride, who brought together two families, two cultures and two countries in a celebration.WATCH: 9 of the most stunning celebrity weddings"Everyone says it’s the best day of your life but

Get the latest Scottish parenting news sent straight to your inbox each week with our newsletter.Children and staff bid a fond farewell to head of centre Jane Forey after almost 20 years at Ferryfield Nursery.Jane’s career within early education and childcare has extended to supporting and managing the establishment of Renton early learning and childcare centre (ELCC) and Balloch ELCC.Her career began straight out of school when she went to college to study her National Nursery Examination Board

Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our Criminal Record newsletter.A kayaker was rescued from a Loch Lomond island after travelling from England over the Easter weekend.The traveller had taken to the bonnie banks to camp on the island of Inchtavannach.But after going for a walk around the piece of land he found himself trapped when he discovered the paddle for his kayak had gone missing.The man phoned police around 1.50pm on Tuesday last week to tell

children’s worker who left a young boy terrified after physically and verbally abusing him has been struck off. James Lappin was employed at St Philip's independent school in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, which provides education for vulnerable youngsters from across the country.

Scotland's most awe-inspiring natural wonders.The footage taken by Nick Ray, 57, who is based on the nearby Isle of Mull, offers a much more intimate view of Fingal's Cave on the Isle of Staffa than many will have seen before.Taking a video from his kayak inside the enigmatic cave, which is found on the uninhabited island which lies just off the west coast of Mull, Nick wrote: "There are many times when the wonders of the world take my breath away."Yesterday, kayaking into Fingal’s Cave, the

State Pension payments will rise by just £4.40 per week from April 6, which should be reason enough for elderly Scots to check if they are eligible to claim Attendance Allowance to boost their monthly income. The benefit increase is the smallest rise allowed by legislation under the 'triple lock' guarantee and means an annual increase of £228.80 for those on the full, ‘new’ State Pension, which will rise from £175.20 to £179.60 each week.

motorist who ran over a stab victim lying on the road turned Good Samaritan when he stopped and rushed the man to hospital.Salam Ibrahim, 33, was at the wheel of his VW Golf when he drove over Steven Cartwright, 35, who was lying on his back on the road at George Street, Paisley, in the early hours of May 1, last year.Ibrahim quickly phoned an ambulance to report the accident and joined witnesses in rushing to Mr Cartwright’s aid as he lay suffering from severe crush injuries and stab wounds ,

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