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Inverness, Highlands and Islands

The Jacobite train crossing the Glenfinnan viaduct on the Fort William-Mallaig line. (Photo by West Coast Railways)

Harry Potter fans’ Jacobite Fort William-Mallaig steam train in safety battle

First Minister Humza Yousaf arrives at Holyrood with education secretary Jenny Gilruth. Picture: PA

'First-of-its-kind' emergency call over state of Highland school buildings

Highlands Rewilding, a unique company which aims to generate ethical profits and boost communities through nature-restoration, recently purchased Tayvallich estate in Argyll for £10.5 million – adding to a property portfolio which includes Bunloit in Inverness-shire and Beldorney in Aberdeenshire

Argyll villagers in landmark deal to create homes and boost nature

Beavers and the Cairngorms seem like a good fit (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

First Cairngorms beavers in 400 years is well worth celebrating

Beavers will be returning to the Cairngorms. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

Beavers to return to Cairngorms for first time in 400 years

Exclusive A9 dualling: Three mega contracts to speed up completion considered

Fisherman Donald Francis (DF) MacNeil has been honoured at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards for the protest song The Clearances Again. Picture: Stephen Kearney

Na Trads: Fisherman honoured for protest song at Scottish music awards gala

Aberdeen and North East

Aberdeenshire Council completed onsite investigations across the school estate

Positive news around RAAC within Aberdeenshire Council estate

Skipper Colin Stephen says the devastation caused by HPMAs would be huge.

Consultation response sparks concerns

The project is part of a wider upgrade of the network across Great Britain.

Changes to overhead line project following consultations

An artist\'s impression of the new development on the site of the former Tufted Duck hotel in St Combs (Image: Baxter Design)

St Combs development worries

The Nephrops fishery is critical to the UK, with nearly 59% of the global catch occurring in UK waters in 2021.

Scampi sustainability a major priority for industry, says Seafish

Cllr Isobel Davidson with Chris Brace, Principal Network Development Manager at Sustrans Scotland.

£896,000 of improvements started on the Formartine and Buchan Way

Mobile branches will go.

Councillors criticse withdrawal of bank mobile branch

Dundee and Tayside

The exhilaration of bikepacking, if you can travel light – Alastair Dalton

Every year, around 34,100 people are diagnosed with cancer in Scotland, with 16,300 Scots losing their lives to the disease annually.
PA Photo : David Davies.

Scottish scientists make major discovery in battle to treat cancer

The V&A Dundee, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, is the centrepiece of an ongoing regeneration of the city's waterfront.

'A great deal of emptiness' - Dundee's striking V&A leaves me feeling a bit sad

New stage play Same Team will be launching at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh on 8 December.

Scotland’s new play following the World Cup dream of homeless female footballers

Dundee Design Festival wil be staged at the site of the former Michelin tyre factory next year.

Festival of design to be staged at home of former Michelin tyre factory

Exclusive Attacks on Police Scotland could be ‘sign of things to come’

Freddie Mercury kimono worn at home to go on show in V&A Dundee exhibition

Glasgow and Strathclyde

The South City Way in Victoria Road. (Photo by Cycling Scotland)

Glasgow’s South City Way segregated cycle route sets new Scottish record

The biggest redevelopment of the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow in its 145-year history is expected to completed by the end of 2024. Picture: Alex Brady

First look at revamped Citizens Theatre as reopening plans are revealed

Poet and playwright Liz Lochhead has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award from the Saltire Society for her contribution to Scottish literature. Picture: Graham Clark

Poet and playwright Liz Lochhead gets lifetime achievement award

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Two charged with disorder after Starmer confronted with protest in Glasgow

Glasgow Film Festival director Allison Gardner. Picture: Eoin Carey

Film festival chief on a landmark anniversary year and a shake-up for a new era

Prestwick Airport was bough by the Scottish Government for a nominal £1 in 2013 to save it from closure. (Photo by Robert Perry/Getty Images)

Prestwick Airport’s £52m debts ‘may not be repaid until sale’

Edinburgh, Fife and Lothians

Rhubarb at Prestonfield House

Restaurant Review: Prestonfield House, Edinburgh

The South Bridge Resource Centre

Youth projects fear 'closure' if Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes over their base

Some of the most popular residents of Edinburgh zoo.

10 amazing animals you can still see at Edinburgh Zoo

Nicola Benedetti's handprints can now be seen outside the City Chambers after she was recognised with the Edinburgh Award. Picture: Greg Macvean

Nicola Benedetti issues rallying cry for end to ‘desperation’ over arts support

Fiona Campbell is chief executive of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers.

Edinburgh’s festivals: Tourism chief warns of exodus of short-term let operators

Exclusive Entry fees on the cards for museums and galleries in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport has been owned by GIP since 2012. (Photo by Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman)

Edinburgh Airport ‘to be put up for sale by Christmas’

Dumfries and Borders

Springholm and the adjoining village of Crocketford would be bypased under the A75 upgrade plans. (Photo by David Dixon/Geograph)

SNP-Conservatives tensions as UK Government awards £8m for A75 upgrade

Is your town among the happiest places to live in Scotland?

Here are the 15 happiest places to live in Scotland 2023

Dabton House exterior Pic: Walter Dalkeith

Travel review: Dabton House, Dumfries & Galloway

The waters of Hawick have powered industry for centuries … and its latest benefactor is town’s first distillery in nearly 200 years. Picture - Keith Hunter

Ad Feature The Borders Distillery: Hawick’s Industrial Heritage Reimagined

Andrew Miller (covered) being led from Selkirk Sheriff Court following an earlier hearing. Picture: PA

Trans butcher who abducted and abused girl for 27 hours granted leave to appeal

A rise in onshore windfarm projects across Scotland has seen a rise in community groups protesting against developments (pic: Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA)

Vandals take the wind out of energy company's sails