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Inverness, Highlands & Islands More Inverness, Highlands & Islands >>

Former fishing lodge with walled garden, cottage, kennels and coach house for sale in sought-after location

Homes & Gardens

The slipway for the ferry to Kylerhea on the Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye village cut off after landslide during stormy weather

Environment

They were scattered around a hearth within the remains of structure containing three cists, two hearths and a partial ring of holes packed with broken off upstanding stones. Picture: SWNS

Archaeologists discover 'amazing' 4,000 year old carved stones on Orkney

Heritage

Peat & Diesel were crowned best live act at the Scots Trad Music Awards in Aberdeen. Picture: Paul Campbell.

'Peatlemania' island band crowned best live act at Scots Trad Music Awards

People

‘Peatlemania’ island band crowned best live act at Scots Trad Music Awards

People

Watch as Fort William FC are forced to abandon training as stags invade pitch

Football

On this day 1745: Panic on the streets of London as Jacobites edge closer

Heritage 15

Watch: Scottish indie musicians join forces for pro-environment 'Band Aid-style Christmas single'

People 2

CTA

George Fraser, chief executive of Tulloch Homes, pictured at one of its housing developments. Picture: Contributed

Tulloch Homes offers upbeat outlook for housing market as turnover creeps higher

Business

The D� tha Dol app is designed to connect lonely people and increase wellbeing in remote communities

Ros Halley: There’s an app for that – fight against loneliness goes digital in the isles

Health

Aberdeen & North East More Aberdeen & North East >>

The man appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court charged with murder

Man in court charged with Aberdeen murder

Crime

Officers were called to the scene in Rickarton near Stonehaven at around 1.30pm on Thursday.

Deaths of man and woman found dead in Aberdeenshire property 'not suspicious'

People

The Marischal Square development against the backdrop of Marischal College. Picture: Contributed

KPMG to move from Aberdeen home of 25 years

Business

Kris Hunter, general manager, Spiral Services and Neil Thomson, CEO, Spiral Services. Picture: Contributed

Dyce-based Spirotech to double up and rename after change of ownership

Business

The routes are being operated with both "classic" and refurbished High Speed Trains along with other trains they are replacing

ScotRail to scrap seat reservations in 'recipe for absolute chaos and disaster'

Transport 16

The unnamed baby otter was rescued in Inverurie

'Adorable' baby otter rescued from busy Aberdeenshire street

Environment

The number of luggage stacks for larger bags will be doubled. Picture: LNER

LNER's new Azuma trains won't get extra luggage space till after Christmas to ease crush

Transport

Aberdeen-headquartered EnerMech names replacement chief

Business

ScotRail train operated with buckets to catch water from leaky roof

Transport 3

Lloyd’s Register bolsters Aberdeen-based team

Business

Police release images of two men in Aberdeen assault and robbery appeal

Crime

Dundee & Tayside More Dundee & Tayside >>

Sir Brian Souter is to retire as chairman at the end of this month. Picture: Robert Perry

Reaction: Sir Brian Souter to step down as Stagecoach chairman

Business 1

A comic is helping young people cope with grief

Comic helps Scottish teenagers deal with bereavement misery

Health

SSE plans to treble its production of renewable energy by 2030. Picture: Contributed

SSE sharpens focus after watchdog clears Ovo Energy deal

Business

The SNP candidate for Angus, Dave Doogan. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

General Election 2019: Brexit and independence on menu as SNP tries to retake Angus

Politics 6

McDonald’s franchise owner expands Scottish empire

Business

Two Scottish museums in running to be named European Museum of the Year 2020

Heritage 1

The Picts: How a lost settlement in the hills has shed new light on their everyday lives

Heritage 3

Alan Cumming warns Americans are being 'brainwashed' by Donald Trump

People 34

Glasgow & Strathclyde More Glasgow & Strathclyde >>

Paula Cousins take up the post of chief strategy and sustainability officer. Picture: Contributed

Glasgow-headquartered Weir Group ramps up top team's tech and green focus

Business

M Squared CEO and founder Graeme Malcolm. Picture: Kevin Gibson Photography

Glasgow’s M Squared in spotlight as top firm for IP strength

Business

Glen Tower in Motherwell. Picture: GoogleMaps

Arrest made following bomb scare at Motherwell polling station

Crime

EasyJet is to launch Scotland's first route to Gibraltar among five new routes from Edinburgh and Glasgow next year.

Gibraltar among five new EasyJet routes from Edinburgh and Glasgow

Transport 5

Jeremy Corbyn: Labour has suffered 'unbelievable abuse' during general election campaign

Politics 37

Glaswegian forced to evacuate flat only discovered building was on fire thanks to Reddit post

People

Conservatives urge Labour supporters in Scotland: Vote Tory to save the Union

Politics 90

Firefighters tackle major blaze at Glasgow flats near River Clyde

Crime

Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians More Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians >>

Specialized Signs was established in 2009 and currently employs a team of 24. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh's Specialized Signs secures six-figure HSBC funding package

Business

An artist's impression of the interior of the St Andrew Square concert hall

Why it’s time to accept Dunard Concert Hall plan is a turkey – John McLellan

Columnists

This painting of James VI, created by an unknown artist in 1602, will be shown as part of the 2020 exhibition.

First ever 'King of Great Britain' to be celebrated in Edinburgh exhibition - 400 years after Union of the Crowns

People 9

Man reportedly indecently touched himself before exposing himself to woman on train bound for Edinburgh

Man reportedly indecently touched and exposed himself on train bound for Edinburgh

Crime

Owners of a Harry Potter themed shop in Edinburgh face legal action from Warner Bros

People

SNP accused of breaking election rules for 'handing out' mince pies in Fife

Politics 6

East Lothian shopper tells how Hermes left her husband's Christmas present in a pile of leaves and forged her signature

Lifestyle

Gibraltar among five new EasyJet routes from Edinburgh and Glasgow

Transport 5

Dumfries & Borders More Dumfries & Borders >>

Betty Hodges and Lewis Hamon from Kelso in Bloom.

Call goes out for new volunteers and leader to join Kelso in Bloom

Environment

How the extra care complex being planned at the old Kelso high school will look.

Parking fears addressed but design comes in for criticism at old Kelso High School site

People

Allie and Nicola Robb, Annette Oliver, with Caitlin, Ruaridh, Fletcher and Miles.

In pictures: Innerleithen sparkles at annual Switched on Sunday event

People

The incident happened at Galashiels station in the Borders at around 8.30pm on Sunday.

Rail disruption for Borders passengers after bus crashes on to railway line

Transport

Peebles High School: Police confirm boy charged in connection with wilful fire raising

Crime

Venture Trust gets kids get on their bikes and the path to life changes – Amelia Morgan

Education

Peebles High School: New images emerge showing damage to fire-hit school

News

Travel review: Rink Hill, Galashiels, Scottish Borders

Travel