Visitors flock to Loch Leven to enjoy walks and a glimpse of the wildlife

coronavirus vaccination appointments for those aged 70 to 79 will start arriving through letterboxes on Monday, the Scottish Government has said. As the inoculation programme moves through priority groups, several health board areas are beginning to send out letters telling those in the age group when they will receive their first dose of the Covid-19 jab.

terminal cancer diagnosis has died less than eight months after her big day. Kirsty Maxwell passed away this week aged 32 after tying the knot with partner Nadia Huggan during a moving ceremony in Alyth, Perthshire, last May.

mum blogger has said using breast milk on her face has been incredible for her skin. Si Si Shoffman, is a new mum who has a passion for all things skincare.

Burns Night has become synonymous with haggis as the main dish, those who aren't big fans of Scotland's national dish still have plenty of options. In fact, there are a load of great mains for a Burns Supper menu that are just as tasty.From delicious veggie and vegan options to meaty dishes that will satisfy even the fussiest of eaters, here are some alternative recipes for those who don't love haggis.The ideal replacement for your main, you can keep the neeps and tatties as your sides too.

Joanna Lumley and filmed in Scotland. The movie, due for release in 2021, follows Australian actress Danielle Macdonald who leaves her unfulfilling job and long-term boyfriend to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an opera singer in the Scottish Highlands.Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley plays renowned but terrifying singing teacher and former opera diva Meghan Geoffrey-Bishop who gives intense vocal training lessons.

Sam Heughan upping the action for his latest role after the actor revealed the first images from the set of his new film.The Scot is starring as Special Forces operator Tom Buckingham in an upcoming action thriller based on one of Andy McNab’s bestselling novels. SAS: Red Notice sees Heughan play a suspended special forces operator who is taking his girlfriend from London to Paris to propose.

Ayr High Street have been proposed as part of a scheme to boost social distancing.An image, below, has been released from the Sustrans project showing arrows painted on the High Street pavement – telling people which direction to follow as they shop.South Ayrshire Council has been carrying out a consultation on how to spend £510,000 of Scottish Government funding.It is part of temporary proposals being mooted under the Spaces for People programme to make more room for walkers and cyclists.Ayr

the Reformer, but wished to remain anonymous, said the situation is becoming increasingly stressful. He said: “We feel we have been left behind.

weather. The alarming discovery was made in Uig on the Isle of Lewis yesterday before emergency services were called to the scene.

hospital after trying to take her own life for the fourth time.Now, with the country in the midst of another “stay at home” order, she is sharing her story of recovery with a plea to all others feeling isolated and suffering emotional turmoil: “The world is a better place with you in it”.Ashleigh was so close to death after taking a cocktail of pills that doctors warned her she was lucky she didn’t need a liver transplant.She became so overwhelmed by events – including a ­relationship breakdown

Covid-19 vaccination drive will see more than 5,000 NHS staff get their virus jab today. Health and social care staff are booked to be vaccinated at NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Operation Transformation viewers praised leader Hazel Hartigan last night, describing her as a true inspiration following the latest episode.

mums forced to homeschool kids for a second time say that their children are less enthusiastic than ever before. Schools in Scotland closed before Christmas and will remain closed until at least February as the government tries to drive down rising cases of Covid19.

cosmetic treatment at a hair salon.But instead of enjoying a new lease of life, the 46-year-old says she was left looking like “the Elephant Man” and feared she would die.Sara ended up in A&E after suffering a horrific allergic reaction following a £400 procedure performed by beautician Neisha Inglis.She claims Inglis injected her face with a product which manufacturers confirmed should only be used by qualified dermatologists – before attempting to reverse its side effects with a potentially

Dundee, when he spotted the teenager struggling in the water alongside her two Golden Retrievers and a third pooch.The 40-year-old ‘scooted’ over the frozen surface to reach the stricken teenager, who was struggling to stay afloat with the dogs, before smashing the ice around them, Edinburgh Live reports.He managed to safely drag them to the edge of the loch but suffered ice burns and scratches during the dramatic rescue.Chris told how a dog belonging to another woman had sparked the incident

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Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are teaming up to embark on the trip of a lifetime. 

River City star Iain Robertson started hillwalking because he didn’t want to look “like a kind of weirdo” walking around Glasgow parks on his own. The 39-year-old, who also starred in the gang film Small Faces and appeared in Grange Hill, took to the Scottish hills almost four years ago after the death of his beloved dog, Lightning.