Inverness and Highlands
Exclusive Caithness retreat to open doors to public as hotel
FOR years, a remote castle on the north coast of Scotland has been a hideaway for publicity-shy celebrity guests. However, this summer the doors of Ackergill Tower, near Wick, will open to the public for the first time as the retreat becomes a hotel.
Arlene Fraser murder trial: “Nat Fraser only man with motive” - court hears
A JURY has been asked to convict a businessman of the pre-meditated murder of his estranged wife, after being told that he was the only person in the world with the motive to kill her.
Ferry firm contests islands contract decision
A COMPANY denied the opportunity to run ferries to Shetland and Orkney is challenging a government decision to award the lucrative contract to a multi-national competitor.
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For sale, the house that hid a cross-dressing Bonnie Prince Charlie
A COUNTRY house which played a major role in one the best-known episodes from Scotland’s history – by hiding Bonnie Prince Charlie following his defeat at Culloden – has been placed on the market.
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Arlene Fraser trial: Police witnesses clash over whether they saw rings
TWO former police colleagues have disagreed in court over a discussion they had about rings belonging to the missing mother Arlene Fraser being seen in her home within hours of her disappearance.
Fears plans to double size of windfarm would put golden eagles at risk
Protected golden eagles are under threat by plans to almost double the size of a windfarm in the Highlands, experts have warned.
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Boar war breaks out in the Highlands
WILD boar are rampaging through the Highlands and threatening farmers’ crops, it is being claimed.
The free-roaming pigs are breeding on the outskirts of Inverness and are being accused of causing havoc to fertile land in the Inverness-shire area.
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Arlene Fraser murder trial: Police decision to return rings to Nat Fraser ‘a mistake’, court hears
RINGS which became vital evidence against Nat Fraser were returned to him by the police in the early months of the investigation into his wife’s disappearance, a court has heard.
Radioactivity concerns at RAF Kinloss prompt Westminster talks
THE SNP’s leader at Westminster whose constituency includes RAF Kinloss has held talks with the Defence Secretary amid concerns over potential radioactive contamination at the base.
Lawyers fear for justice if courts cut
Public access to justice will be severely eroded if courts in the Highlands are axed, angry lawyers claimed yesterday.
Anger over proposals to close courts in the Highlands
PUBLIC access to justice will be severely eroded if courts in the Highlands are axed, angry lawyers claimed today.
BT to roll out faster broadband to more homes in Scotland
FASTER broadband is to extend to a further 124,000 homes in Scotland by next spring BT announced today.
3 commentsPilot hopes to inspire children with Batman flight deck
FUTURE pilots in Scotland are to take to the skies with the inspiration from superhero Batman.
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Arlene Fraser murder trial: Witness describes sighting of car police were looking for
A WITNESS has described a possible sighting of a car which might have been used in the disappearance of Arlene Fraser.
Scotland may be home to one of UK’s rarest butterflies
Scotland could be harbouring previously undiscovered colonies of one of the UK’s rarest butterflies, according to experts.
1 commentRare butterfly colonies sought in the Highlands
Scotland could be harbouring previously undiscovered colonies of one of the UK’s rarest butterflies, according to experts.
Abolish 13 Scottish councils to save local democracy, says think tank
THE NUMBER of local authorities in Scotland should be dramatically cut back with councils handed control of health services and policing, a report from a think tank has claimed.
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Man saves whale tangled in fishing nets video
A whale tangled in fishing lines was rescued in the waters of Scapa Flow off Orkney after a boat operator heroically dived in to cut it free.
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Arlene Fraser murder trial: court hears husband gave wife ultimatum
THE prosecution in the Arlene Fraser murder trial has ended its evidence with a witness alleging she was told that Nat Fraser had said if his wife was not going to live with him, she would not be living with anybody.
Tributes for US student who died after Shetland swim
TRIBUTES have been paid to a young American student who collapsed and died after going for a swim off a beach on Shetland.
1 commentMan who died in car crash is named
A MAN that died in an early morning crash in the Highlands has been named.
Car crash victims airlifted to hospital
Two people have been airlifted to hospital after a two-car crash.
US student dies on islands project
An AMERICAN student has collapsed and died during a research trip to Shetland.
‘Mustard gas buried under air base’ claim sparks MoD probe
A POTENTIALLY unstable chemical weapon could be buried beneath an airbase, which will shortly become home to more than 900 army personnel, it has emerged.
Rare Canna stone’s a blessing and a curse
AN ANCIENT “cursing stone” used by Christian pilgrims more than a thousand years ago to bring harm to their enemies has been discovered on Canna.
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Licence to twill – Bond Tweed’s secret formula
THE iconic Harris Tweed hacking jacket worn by Sean Connery in the Bond movie Goldfinger is to be recreated by the original tailor using cutting edge technology that could have been designed by Q himself.
6 commentsRadiation probe launched at RAF Kinloss
RAF Kinloss in Moray is being investigated by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to determine the extent of radioactive contamination at the base, it emerged last night.
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Sir Jimmy Saville’s holiday home on the market, then off the market days later
THE remote Highland hideaway of the late Sir Jimmy Savile has been taken off the market – just days after being put up for sale.
Vandals destroy work of art at well-known beauty spot
Vandals have destroyed a one-off work-of-art at an internationally renowned Scottish beauty spot.
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Arlene Fraser murder trial: Fraser suspected wife was having a ‘carry-on’ with lover, court hears
AN ALIBI given by Nat Fraser for the day his estranged wife disappeared was scrupulously checked and found to stand up, a court has heard.
Sir Jimmy Savile’s Glencoe property taken off the market
THE REMOTE Highland hideaway of the late Sir Jimmy Savile has been taken off the market, just after it went on sale.
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Rogue ski pair spark deadly avalanches in Cairngorms Picture gallery
Rogue skiers placed the lives of snowsport fans at risk by triggering avalanches next to the main public ski runs at Scotland’s leading winter resort, experts have claimed.
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Arlene Fraser murder trial: I saw tear in Fraser’s eye, claims officer
A FORMER senior policeman has claimed Nat Fraser showed a unique degree of “numbness” towards his wife’s disappearance, and that a tear came to his eye but there was no distress.
Military museum close to reaching fundraising target after Hugh Grant appeal
AN APPEAL launched by actor Hugh Grant to redevelop a Scots military museum is within striking distance of reaching its £2.9 million target.
Three injured in early morning crash
Three people had to be cut free from their vehicles following a collision involving two cars.
Ben More microlight crash men named
Two men killed in a microlight crash on a mountain range have been named by police.
Fish farm company to create 100 jobs
A FISH farm operator hopes to create 100 new jobs in an £80 million expansion of its Scottish operation.
Three cut free after car crash in Highlands
THREE people had to be cut free from their vehicles following a collision involving two cars near Grantown-on-Spey, in the Highlands.
Virus threat closes hospital wards
TWO more wards at a hospital have been closed to admissions because of an outbreak of a bug thought to be norovirus.
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Rural GPs resign due to strain of ‘working 24/7 for four years’
FEARS were raised yesterday about the future of vital GP services in one of Scotland’s remotest communities after the two doctors running an isolated medical practice “day and night” for almost four years announced that they are to quit.
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Arlene Fraser murder trial: court hears from Nat Fraser alibi
A witness has told the Arlene Fraser murder trial that her estranged husband had an alibi for the day she vanished.
Three hurt in two separate crashes
Two people were taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A9 near Aviemore, just before 2pm yesterday.
From Scotland to Shaolin kung-fu shrine
IT IS the most ancient of martial arts, which has instilled in its practitioners a blend of spirituality and physical prowess.
Scots violinist gets out her begging bow for £20,000 instrument
A TALENTED young violinist about to launch her professional career is pleading for a wealthy Scottish backer to help her buy a £20,000 instrument.
Body of woman found after fire
A WOMAN’S body has been recovered from a house in the Highlands after a fire.
Mother names fire death woman
A YOUNG woman who died after a fire ripped through her Inverness home was named locally yesterday as Angela Ireland.
Arlene Fraser murder trial: Victim’s rings ‘appeared’ in her home
RINGS belonging to Arlene Fraser “appeared” in her home more than a week after she had vanished, a court has heard.
RAF retrieve stranded rescue helicopter
A RESCUE helicopter on a mission has had to be rescued itself.
Search for missing diver recovers body
A BODY has been recovered from the sea off Oban, on the west coast.
Arlene Fraser murder trial: Arlene vanished on day of lawyer meeting
THE Arlene Fraser murder trial has heard her marriage had reached the end of the road and she was due to see a lawyer on the day she disappeared.
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