Solar firm has bright future after new funding
A solar energy manufacturer in Moray is set to expand and create jobs, thanks to almost £200,000 of funding.
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Supermarket worker jailed for raping sleeping woman at party in Aberdeen
A man who raped a sleeping woman at a house party has been jailed for five years.
Frustrated Hickey still awaiting his first GB race
Hamish Hickey of Strathpeffer was a clear winner of the under-20 men’s title in the Scottish East District cross-country championships at Piperdam, Dundee.
If you do one thing with your family… make it a visit to the Highland Wildlife Park
Family holidays can sometimes be a struggle in terms of keeping the children entertained. Softplay centres and swimming pools have their place, but it’s always great to find something with a bit more substance.
Neil Drysdale: Terrier-like aggression could be key in Scotland’s World Cup opener against Ireland
It was one of the most controversial incidents of the 1991 World Cup: the high shoulder tackle on Irish full-back Jim Staples by Scotland flanker Finlay Calder in the group decider at Murrayfield.
Award recognises pedigree cattle and sheep breeder
Dumfries pedigree cattle and sheep breeder Jim Goldie has been presented with one of the livestock industry’s most prestigious awards.
Scotland – it’s out of this world!
On July 26 1969, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins formed the three-man Nasa mission which set off to land on the surface of the moon.
Call for more diversity in rural land ownership
Concentrated land ownership is causing “significant and long-term damage” to communities in some parts of Scotland, according to a new report by the Scottish Land Commission (SLC).
Lift off for Scotland’s new spaceport as it’s set to begin a year ahead of schedule
Public consultations have begun on the £17m project at Melness in Sutherland with a planning application expected to be lodged next year.
An unusual British sports car set to be passed down through the generations
If asked to make a list of classic sports car brands, you’d probably include Aston Martin, Jaguar, Ferrari and maybe Morgan.
Buckie make easy work of Civil Service
Buckie Thistle’s impressive start to the season continued on Saturday as they convincingly beat Lowland League side Civil Service Strollers 4-1 to secure a place in the second round of the Scottish Cup.
Top price for Thrunton Nugget at Stirling Bull Sales
Charolais bulls sold to a top of 13,000gn at the closing day of the Stirling Bull Sales.
Going green while staying in the black
Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m obsessed with my smart meter.
Well-known isles farmer dies, aged 83
Well-known Western Isles farmer Hamish Angus Mackenzie has died at the age of 83.
M&S welcomes Mackie’s
Mackie’s of Scotland has won a major new contract to supply ice cream to M&S stores around the country.
‘Inspirational’ Ullapool campaigner Finlay is off on mini-world tour
Television wildlife presenter Chris Packham describes him as “inspirational.”
Police ferried to remote Hebridean island of Eigg to crack a crime
Officers were taken by Mallaig Lifeboat on Sunday after reports of a fire raising incident at one of its key community buildings.
Renewables leaders sought for Gold Awards
Innovative thinkers and renewables leaders are being sought to enter this year’s highly coveted Gold Awards.
The Flying Pigs: Nae point reliving past glories, and even less in dwelling on previous knock-backs
Jimmy Hollywood, Sandilands’ most eligible bachelor
Twin hopes go cold for Highland polar bears
It is just one polar star for the Highlands.
Athletics: North duo Douglas and Dunnett nominated for national awards
Highland athlete Andy Douglas and his Thurso-based coach Sophie Dunnett have been nominated for national awards.
Is the UK’s only female polar bear pregnant?
Fingers are crossed in the Highlands for the UK’s first polar bear cub in 25 years.
Highland-built aircraft could ‘revolutionise’ the telecommunications industry
A team of engineers have built a self-propelling, self-sufficient aircraft that could “revolutionise” the telecommunications industry.
Highland schoolboy to represent Scotland at climate event
A Highland schoolboy sacked by a conservation body after a row over Bear Grylls is tomorrow taking his anti-pollution message to the heart of the European Parliament.
Eclectic line-up at Belladrum as films, talks, poetry sessions and one-to-one interviews to run alongside music
Excitement is mounting as the countdown to the sell-out Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival gets under way - but it’s not just music stars the fans will be able to enjoy.
For offers over £175,000: Two unique – and beautiful – west-coast islands
Actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and entrepreneur Richard Branson all have something in common – they each own an island.
Inverness Harrier Maclennan flying under radar for Great Britain place
Inverness Harrier Mhairi Maclennan has been flying under the radar this season – but she still hopes to challenge for a place on the Great Britain senior women’s side for next month’s European cross-country championships.
Andrew Martin: To-Tilly unique driving experience
Everyone who knows him knows Sandy Dalgarno is a bit of a joker.
Rae of sunshine for Orkney as £5.5m Arctic centre moves forward
They have raised funds, organised lotteries, arranged functions and reached out to the world during the last two years.
Want to move to Moray? Here’s a grand, detached family home and a bothy for under £400,000
Earlier this year we reported that the Moray property market was performing well above expectation.
Manager Stewart believes Buckie Thistle among six teams aiming for league glory
Graeme Stewart believes Buckie Thistle are among six teams capable of challenging for the Highland League title this season.
Farming family in running for best sheep farm
A Perthshire family farming partnership headed by husband and wife, Neil and Debbie McGowan, has won through to the final of the AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year award.