NHS Fife was one of several UK health boards to be struck on Friday by a Ransomware attack on their computer systems.

However, unlike some health boards down south the attack did not pose too many problems to the work of the health service in the Kingdom.

Said an NHS Fife spokesperson: “In common with other NHS sites we have received reports of a Ransomware attack.

"It has affected a small non-operational area of NHS Fife’s system. This area has been isolated and taken off the network.

“Staff continue to be able to access patient records and clinical systems are unaffected".

Added the spokesperson: "It is important to note that out of hours services remain open and available as normal and patient care is unaffected.

“We have taken guidance from Scottish Government on how to protect ourselves from any spread and we are also undertaking further preventative work.”