ONE of Scotland's best-loved comedy characters has told the public to "stay in the hoose" to stop the spread of coronavirus.

In a hilarious new video, the BBC's Gary Tank Commander warned viewers to stay indoors, wash their hands and to keep a safe distance from others when outdoors. 

The Scottish funnyman - played by Greg McHugh, said: "Dinnae go to illegal karaoke parties, dinnae go to hoose parties."

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But, said Scotland's funniest squaddie, going out for cheesy pasta is okay - as long as you keep a safe distance from others when outside. 

McHugh's comic creation put his own spin on social distancing rules, advising the public to keep two metres apart - or "freaky Stevie laid down on the street" distance from each other. 

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