A new law has come into effect today, meaning that people can no longer smoke within 15 metres of a hospital building.
The rule supports the voluntary smoke-free hospital grounds policy first introduced in 2015, and is part of the Scottish Government's plans to create a tobacco free Scotland by 2034.
Anyone found to be smoking within 15 metres of a hospital building could face an on the spot fine of £50 or a fine of up to £1000 if the case is taken to court.
