Public Health Scotland statistics showed there were 1358 fewer staffed beds each day last year compared with 2011-12.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are known by their Scottish title, the Earl and Countess of Strathearn, when north of the border.
STV News was granted special access to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.
Health secretary Jeane Freeman said using five independent hospitals would create additional capacity.
Hospital has seen 315 patients receive orthopaedic and plastic surgery outpatient consultations.
A woman who spent six weeks in hospital fighting Covid-19 has amazed medical staff by finally being able to walk unaided.
Hospitals across Scotland are converting wards into extra intensive care units to treat patients diagnosed with Covid-19.
Nurses and auxiliaries use Lizzo's hit song 'Good as Hell' to promote good hygiene during the coronavirus outbreak.
Norbord is supplying wood products to help build a makeshift temporary hospital in London.
Midwives at St John's Hospital explain social distancing by using Lewis Capaldi's song.
The man was struck near Buccaneer Service Station on the A941 north of Elgin at around 6.20am on Saturday.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has been dealing with an infection scandal at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
