Politics

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said lockdown is likely to continue for weeks as the Scottish Parliament convened remotely for the first time.

MSP John Finnie has called for moves to protect rural communities from a potential influx of tourists over the Easter weekend.

A U-TURN by under-fire holiday let giant Airbnb over lockdown bookings has been praised by a Ross MP, but he insists more still needs to be done.

AN outspoken councillor has been suspended by the SNP for criticising the Scottish Government’s response to the coronavirus crisis.

A £5 million package of emergency financial support is being put in place to help Scottish students facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has promised £750 million of funding for the charity sector across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.

A total of 16 people have died of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area, according to new data from the National Records of Scotland.

A Highland MSP has praised residents in the region for following government advice during the coronavirus crisis.

WORK to improve a Highland accident blackspot where a teenager died isn't being forgotten because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

MSP welcomes confirmation that families who are unable to access food due to coronavirus measures will get extra support from the Scottish Government.

Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance says figures indicate the lockdown and social distancing measures appear to be taking effect.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has described Prime Minister Boris Johnson as a fighter.

Scotland is “willing you on Boris, get well soon” according to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Downing Street said in a statement that his condition had 'worsened' but that he is receiving 'excellent care'

Foreign Minister Dominic Raab has revealed tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated.

SELF-catering businesses have been urged to check if they may be eligible for grants of up to £25,000 to help them through the Covid-19 lockdown.

Dr Iain Kennedy said Dr Smith 'cares deeply about patients and our NHS'

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the trend over the past 10 days is of a 'rapid increase' in Covid-19 cases

Dr Catherine Calderwood did apologise for her 'mistakes' but following a conversation with the First Minister chose to resign

Businesses and the public in Scotland are now required by law to follow necessary social distancing measures to slow the spread of coronavirus.