NHS 24 is raising awareness of the dangers of spiking in an effort to protect the public during the busy summer events season.
Spiking involves giving someone alcohol or drugs without their consent, usually by adding substances to drinks. Typically, this occurs at social events, bars and nightclubs.
Recognizing the signs of spiking is crucial, as the signs can appear rapidly.
Common symptoms can include sudden dizziness, confusion, slurred speech, and loss of consciousness.
Safer Scotland’s tips to keep yourself safe from spiking include: not leaving drinks unattended, never accepting a drink from a stranger, and not tasting anyone else’s drink.
If you suspect you or someone else has been spiked, call 111 for advice - or 999 in an emergency.
The Blas Festival is set to return to the Highlands and Islands this September with a dynamic celebration of Gaelic culture.
This year, the festival will host around 25 concerts and cèilidhs, with a strong focus on collaboration and partnerships with small arts organizations throughout the region.
The lineup will include Duncan Chisholm, Lauren MacColl, Mischa Macpherson, Gaelic supergroup Dàimh, and the internationally celebrated Flook, among others.
The Scottish Government has released the list of designated bathing waters for 2025.
The list is compiled by regular monitoring of water quality at times of peak usage.
The facilities at these waters, past trends, and promotional efforts to encourage people to bathe at the sites are also taken into consideration
The beaches featured include: Achmelvich, Gairloch beach, and Sand Beach, Gairloch.
… and in the weekend football ….
In its first match in Group B of the Premier Sports Scottish League Cup on Saturday, Ross County was held to a one all draw by League Two side, Stranraer, which went on to win the penalty shoot-out six-five, taking the extra point.
This leaves County with only one point after its first match.
