Clap for our Carers: Scots thank frontline key workers during coronavirus pandemic

Thousands of Scots have paid tribute to NHS staff and key workers for helping to keep the country running during the coronavirus pandemic.

People across Scotland took to their windows, doorsteps, gardens and balconies for a second time since the lockdown to thank those fighting the deadly virus.

'Clap for our Carers' took place at 8pm throughout the United Kingdom to pay a special thanks to health workers but also to those classed as key workers.

It comes after a similar tribute was paid last week.

Billy Kenny performs 'Scotland the Brave' on the bagpipes in his street in South Queensferry as he joins pipers across Scotland paying tribute to key workers (Katielee Arrowsmith SWNS)

As Scots took to their doorsteps bagpipers across Scotland blasted out tunes to pay tribute to key workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

'Pipe Up! for key workers' ran alongside the 'Clap for our Carers' to offer support for people going beyond the line of duty.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was joined by the health minister Jeane Freeman outside St Andrew's House in Edinburgh to pay tribute.

In a tweet, she said: "Clapping for our brilliant NHS and social care workers with @JeaneF1MSP outside @scotgov HQ at 8pm.

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you are doing."

Finlay MacDonald plays the pipes at his home in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, alongside sons Elliott, 10, and Fionn, eight, to salute local heroes (PA)

So far in Scotland 126 patients who tested positive for coronavirus have died.

There are currently 2,602 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Scotland.

People clapping for key workers workers on Lochview Crescent, Hogganfield, Glasgow (Daily Record - Tony Nicoletti)

The UK is much higher with 2,921 passing away as a result of the virus which has swept across the planet.