Data breaks down the number of positive Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people, according to council area.
Dumfries and Galloway is the worst hit area with 275.1 cases per 100,00 and is followed by North Ayrshire which recorded 263.7 cases per 100,000.
Here are the 12 areas in Scotland with the most new coronavirus cases between August 8 and August 14.

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As schools return here are the 12 areas with the highest Covid rates this week including Dumfries and Galloway, North Ayrshire and East Lothian. Photo: JPIMedia

. Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway recorded the highest Covid-19 rate in Scotland in the last seven days with 408 new cases and a rate of 275.1 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

. North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire recorded 354 new cases in total between August 8 and August 14. This was a rate of 263.7 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

. North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire recorded 245.6 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 people last week. That was 838 cases in total. Photo: Google

5. South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire recorded a total of 772 cases in the last seven days. This was a rate of 240.6 cases per 100,000. Photo: Google

6. West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire recorded 212 positive cases in the last seven days, this was a rate of 240.0 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

7. Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire recorded 120 new Covid-19 cases between August 8 and August 14. This was a rate of 234.0 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

8. Inverclyde
Inverclyde is next having recorded 174 cases in the last week. This was a rate of 225.8 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google