By Lyndsay Moss SICK Scots are increasingly turning to pharmacies for health advice, according to a survey published today. The study, carried out by YouGov, shows four out of five Scots (81 per cent) would consult their pharmacist for advice ranging from colds and flu to contraception.

By David Leask SCOTLAND felt as far from the rest of the world as ever. As recently as 2002, Scots - still among the world's most enthusiastic f lyers - looked set to miss the revolution in low-cost air travel.

HUNDREDS of Scots were left stranded at airports across Europe after budget airline Flyglobespan was plagued by problems. Holidaymakers in Palma, Barcelona and Ibiza suffered delays of up to 18 hours on flights back to Glasgow on Friday.

By ALAN SIMPSON RECORD numbers of Scots took to the skies last year as a boom in new routes sparked a massive increase in flights. More than 20million passengers used Scotland's main airports in 2006, equivalent to four flights each for every person in the country over the year.