Three of Scotland's most popular Castles to reopen next week

thunderstorms raged throughout Scotland earlier the week. Forecasters warned of the storms days in advance of their eventual descent on the country on Tuesday evening.

picturesque villages or farmsteads with plenty to offer any visitor.Much like the rest of the UK, Scotland has its fair share of odd place names, here are some of the most bizarre and where they may have originated from.A place located near to the village of Newmachar in Aberdeenshire, it is thought the name is likely to have originally been Brokenwynd - with wynd a Scots word for a narrow curving path or lane leading off a main thoroughfare.Speaking of wynds...The butt of a joke for many

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA new report released today shows that five deaths last week were linked to coronavirus.The National Records of Scotland figures mean the COVID-19 death toll in Scotland stands at 4213.The five deaths mean it's the lowest recorded weekly total since the first death was recorded in March 2020.Across Ayrshire and Arran no new deaths linked to coronavirus have been registered since July 20 to July

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA major internet outage is causing problems for BT customers across Ayrshire today.The company has confirmed many of its services are down, including internet, email and phone access.BT confirmed that the issues began this morning following huge storms over Edinburgh last night.A spokesperson said: "Severe storms and flooding in Edinburgh last night damaged some broadband equipment in our exchange

weather has made Scotland the perfect breeding ground for killer mosquitoes. Experts fear beasties that carry the lethal Zika rictus will mate with our native ones and cause mayhem.These creatures may even be joined by the Asian Tiger mosquito, whose bite can pass on 23 infections.

lockdown measures across Scotland, many takeaway chains are still operating a limited menu to protect staff from Covid-19. When Domino’s first reopened, it offered contactless delivery only, but as the weeks have passed the popular pizza chain has reintroduced collection services at most of its outlets.

hit by a car has raised more than £13,000 to give her 'the send off she deserves'. Robyn Knox, 3, was seriously injured after being hit by the Nissan Micra in Townhill, near Dunfermline, on Monday morning.

dog, the little terrier who stole the nation's hearts with his incredible tale.The story goes that as the pet of an Edinburgh nightwatch man called John Gray, Greyfriars Bobby became a familiar sight across the city.The Skye Terrier was chosen by John, who, as constable no.

Scotland tonight in a spectacular sight for skygazers. August's ' sturgeon moon' will shine its brightest on Monday night when it reaches its peak - and it's not an event to be missed.

supernatural often go hand in hand, with ghosts and witches featuring in stories told about many of our most famous landmarks.From Rabbie Burns' Tam O' Shanter to Shakespeare's Macbeth, storytellers have always been fascinated by Scotland's rich mythology and violent past.It's no surprise then, when the story of most of Scotland's castles come with dark secret or two.We're decided to compile a list of the most haunted castles around the country.Now better known for its Italian Garden - which was

has confirmed after weeks of planning.When will schools reopen?As previously announced, primary and high schools will reopen from August 11, following scientific evidence and advice that it is safe to do so.Schools will be allowed to reopen on a phased basis during the first week, but all pupils will be back full-time as of August 18.Will pupils need to socially distance when at school?Pupils of primary school will age will not have to socially distance.The scientific advice also makes clear

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThere have been 17 new cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Scotland in the last 24 hours.Latest figures were released by the Scottish Government as part of its daily coronavirus update to the nation – and on the day it was confirmed full-time in-school learning will return from next month.Scotland's COVID-19 death toll remains at 2,491 although 4,201 deaths had been registered up to Sunday, July

Alfredo Morelos on the eve of the new season - because he's still not convinced his former club can trust their striker's discipline.The Ibrox legend believes Steven Gerrard will face a massive quandary if French outfit Lille meet the Rangers board's asking price for the Colombian.McCoist reckons Morelos will score between 25 and 30 goals this term if he stays - but only if he avoids the red cards that have plagued his career in Scotland.And he's not convinced the striker has proved that he has

free face mask with every bottle including its mega-popular Violet flavour.Boe Gin are offering the colourful face masks for customers and bartenders across Scotland to stay safe over the coming weeks.The re-usable face mask, decorated with a unique floral pattern inspired by the brand’s hugely popular Violet gin, will come free of charge with every order of full-strength flavoured gin ordered through their website.And with pubs and bars open again across the UK, the Scottish gin brand con

Perth residents can sit in at the two McDonald’s stores in the city. The fast food giant announced on Wednesday that, after a successful pilot, its’s restaurants were now able to have customers in them.This will impact the McDonald’s at Broxden and on Dunkeld Road. Call for urgent action on road named one of the most dangerous in Scotland Residents previously rushed to the stores when the drive thru service opened in June.

coronavirus lockdown today with beauty salons and tattoo parlours opening for the first time since late March. Enhanced safety measures will be put in place to prevent any spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus.

properties on the market, with estates and castles up for grabs at eye-watering sums. Despite the country being known for its cheaper house prices compared to the rest of the UK, some homes are still worth millions.

Scotland's castles, we can do the next best thing by renting them out for a night or two.Live out your Outlander or Game of Thrones fantasy as you enjoy a stay in one of the country's magnificent strongholds.Rich with history and surrounded by stunning countryside, these buildings have dominated the landscape for centuries.For an unforgettable night, weekend, or even a week, of living like royalty, here are some of the best Scottish castles you can stay in.This incredible castle on the south

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© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine It has been reported that next year's may move to Scotland. The Mirror explains that ITV producers are said to be scouting for possible new locations, as Australia – where the hit show is usually filmed – has been hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and the autumn may see further travel restrictions imposed.The 20th series of the contest, hosted by Ant and Dec, is set to go ahead in December. However, due to the country's recent flare-ups and