Can Scotland avoid an Austria-style lockdown as cases rise in Europe?

Nov 25, 2021

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	At least 30 migrants have died after their boat sinks in the English Channel

	At least 30 people have died after their boat sank in the English Channel.

Covid: Can Scotland avoid an Austria-style lockdown as cases rise in Europe?

A wave of new Covid-19 related restrictions has swept across Europe as cases rise and pressure on over-stretched health services continues.

Cop26's Lasting Legacy

Of all the places in the world that could have hosted COP26 at such a time of intense environmental crisis and global scrutiny, it was perhaps fate that it should fall on a city known as the “Dear Green Place” to sow new seeds of hope.

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Scotland's health watchdog sought to delay publication of Covid-19 care home deaths report until after Holyrood election

Scotland’s public health watchdog sought to delay the publication of a report into Covid-19 care home deaths until after the election that it then never published, The Scotsman can reveal.

Scotland’s Outlander studio complex sold to American film consortium

Film industry giants have swooped to snap up Scotland’s biggest studio complex, where the hit time-travel show Outlander has been made for the past eight years.

Behind bars: Pervert East Lothian music teacher who nicknamed teen pupil 'Perfect B*m"

A piano teacher who was awarded an MBE for services to musical education has been jailed for raping and sexually abusing former pupils.

Beavers to be relocated across Scotland to help species spread and avoid culls

The Scottish Government has announced it will support measures to actively expand beaver populations across the country to areas outside of their current territories in an apparent U-turn on guidelines that allowed animals causing problems to be shot.

UK weather forecast for snow from the Met Office in Edinburgh: when will it snow in Edinburgh?

The weather is certainly starting to feel frosty, but when will we see snow on the ground in Scotland?

Minute’s silence held at Scottish Parliament for all women killed by men this year

A one-minute silence will be held at the Scottish Parliament for all women killed by men this year.

Johnson calls for joint patrols with France to stop migrant crossings after boat capsized, killing many

Boris Johnson has called on France to agree to joint police patrols along the French Channel coast after a migrant boat capsized causing the loss of dozens of lives.

Edinburgh's winter festivals face shake-up after poll reveals divided opinions

Edinburgh's winter festivals are set to undergo a radical rethink after an opinion poll suggested a lack of public support for “mass gatherings”, demand for events to be more spread out across the city, and opposition to funfair rides and stalls selling alcohol.

This sumptuous, luxurious 5-bedroom home sits on a wooded hillside with magnificent views over Loch Ness

Fern View House is a stunning, individually designed home with a fantastic contemporary feel, with the design and layout taking inspiration from its natural surroundings to make the most of its position and spectacular views.

'One of the best nights I had with Rangers' - Van Bronckhorst ready to handle his emotional Ibrox return

As he faces the first of 11 games in a hectic 39-day period before the winter break which could define the trajectory of his managerial tenure at Rangers, there will be precious little scope for Giovanni van Bronckhorst to savour the moment when he walks out of the tunnel into the technical area at Ibrox on Thursday night.

Ange Postecoglou insists Celtic hunger is non-negotiable amid Connor Goldson's Rangers claim

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou believes there should never be any concerns over a loss of hunger at the Parkhead club - because it comes with the territory.

Ross County 1-0 Hibs extras: Nisbet struggles continue as McGinn and Boyle targeted by Dingwall young team

A look back at last night’s 1-0 defeat for Hibs at Ross County in the cinch Premiership …

Hearts' Craig Gordon reveals crucial factor in Scotland's World Cup play-off hopes ahead of draw

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon is convinced a full national stadium will be pivotal to Scotland chances of navigating the World Cup play-offs, the draw for which takes place in Zurich tomorrow.

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