The swine flu virus has claimed its first life in the UK.
The Scottish Government confirmed on Sunday that a patient with underlying health problems who had tested positive for the H1N1 virus had died.
The victim is believed to be a 38-year-old woman who gave birth prematurely at a hospital in Paisley.
There are now 498 people in Scotland who have tested positive for the H1N1 – ten of whom are being treated in hospital. A further 175 cases are being investigated.
Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: "We remain one of the best prepared countries in the world and, as in every other country, the vast majority of people contracting the virus are experiencing relatively mild symptoms.
First death of swine flu patient in UK: BBC, 14 June 2009
"Given the number of cases being confirmed in the West Midlands, there is an indication that the area is experiencing a level of spread similar to what we are seeing in Scotland.
"The message to the wider public stays the same - if you cough or sneeze, catch it in a tissue and wash your hands."