Five key questions on lifting lockdown restrictions in Scotland answered

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

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is "very hopeful" the next steps of easing lockdown in Scotland will be confirmed one week today. The First Minister said she wanted Scots to "see more of their families and friends" when phase two begins - but warned it may not be able to do everything set-out in the Scottish Government's routemap at once, with some measures being phased in gradually.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

With Scotland relaxing restrictions as it enters the first phase of its route map out of lockdown, supermarkets may start to change rules.

A dog walker could hold vital information about what happened to tragic Scots teenager Rhys Bonner, his heartbroken mum has said.

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

Garden centre giant Dobbies has confirmed its store in Ayr will reopen tomorrow morning.

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed lockdown restrictions will be eased on Friday as the Covid-19 infection rate continues to fall.

Changes from Friday May 29:

Nicola Sturgeon has revealed Scots will be able to meet others outdoors from the end of next week.

The growth of new coronavirus cases in Ayrshire and Arran has slowed down dramatically in the past few weeks.

All Scots over the age of five will be able to be tested for Covid-19 if they are displaying symptoms, the Scottish Government have announced.

Thousands of Scots around the country have shown their support for NHS staff and key workers on the coronavirus frontline for the eighth week.

The Scottish Government has not ruled out regional variations when lifting lockdown, Nicola Sturgeon said today.

Calls for clarity over the house buying and selling process in Scotland have been made by a leading professional body.

Stewartry golf clubs will be ready to go as soon as lockdown restrictions are eased.

Key workers in Perth and Kinross will be better prepared in tackling the coronavirus pandemic after a donation of 20,000 face masks from the Chinese government.

A mum of five has told how her family are living in one room after finding themselves homeless during the pandemic.

1,862 people have now died in Scottishhospitals after testing positive for coronavirus – a rise of five.