What Scots can and cannot do during a lockdown garden meet up

lockdown. Furious families were horrified to discover the community project in Salsburgh, North Lanarkshire, had been sprayed with grey paint at the weekend - just days after it was created.

SCOTTISH Women’s Aid has launched a new short animated film for young Monklands women who are experiencing domestic abuse during lockdown.The film was created in partnership with the organisation’s young expert group Yello! – and produced by Media Co-Op.The panel of children and teenagers have all experienced domestic abuse in their own lives and they were involved in every part of the creative process.The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that perpetrators of domestic abuse now have further

health boss criticised for journeys between Orkney and his mainland home made FIVE trips during lockdown, according to a Freedom of Information response.Iain Stewart, chief executive designate at NHS Orkney, has racked up a £4,500 travel and accommodation bill since he took office on March 1.Orkney MSP Liam McArthur this week called on Mr Stewart to resign or “be removed.”NHS Orkney has stood by its new chief executive’s decision to travel.The FOI response from NHS Orkney indicates that Mr

lockdown by transforming their back garden into their very own open-air cinema and nightclub-inspired bar. Laura Burns and Geo Semple, from Glasgow, kitted out the incredible space with a projector, hot tub, fire pit and plenty of booze so they can chill at home and watch their favourite flicks on a big screen.

coronavirus. With the easing of lockdown restriction last weekend a number of Scots beauty spots reported a large influx of people who travelled from outside the local area.

slimmer has been honoured after losing more than six stone in just over 20 weeks during lockdown. Michael Gray, from Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, could not have imagined how much more difficult his weight loss journey would get when he started it in January this year.But now he has been rewarded for his focus by his local Slimming World group, as they named him their Man of the Year 2020 following the first ever virtual competition in the organisation's 50-year history.

Experts have issued food safety warnings after a spike in the number of Scots taking up batch cooking for the first time during the coronavirus lockdown.

Over 1,000 arrests were made in Scotland over the weekend, as sunseekers made the most of the rays and the easing of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

When Sam Mossman signed up as a kindness caller she did not realise she would be helping rebuild someone’s life.

A 94-year-old Scots pensioner didn't eat for five days- because she was scared to leave the house during lockdown.

The lockdown hasn't stopped the ever growing Scottish Gin Industry from doing what it does best - create exciting new gins.

An online version of Scottish Opera’s Fever and teaching resources are available to help entertain families and educate children during lockdown.

Scots are being urged to donate old gadgets and devices to help disadvantaged families during coronavirus lockdown.

Cineworld has announced plans to reopen the entertainment sector in July after months of lockdown.

A new animated film highlighting children’s heartbreaking experiences of domestic abuse has been created by Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA).

Lorraine Kelly has said she noticed more people out on the roads following the actions of Dominic Cummings and said that it has now "eroded trust" in the government.

Three Motherwell hillwalkers had to be rescued during lockdown after getting lost in mist up a mountain.

Emma Thompson has enlisted her 20-year-old daughter to help her care for her ailing mother during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Feeling sexually frustrated during lockdown? You're not alone.

Janet McSherry will have overcome a lot in her 100 years so she wasn’t going to let lockdown get in the way of toasting her birthday.