Emergency declared at Stornoway Airport after pilot reported suffering engine problems
A full scale emergency response was declared at Stornoway Airport when the pilot of a helicopter reported it was suffering engine problems.
Exhausted walker airlifted off Ben Nevis after getting lost in poor visibility
An exhausted and cold walker was airlifted off the UK's highest mountain today after getting lost in poor visibility.
Police appeal after Highland bakery’s sign vandalised
Police have issued an appeal for help after a Highland bakery's sign was damaged.
‘Significant’ number of women opting out of energy education, new figures show
A “significant” percentage of women are opting out of the offshore energy sector in Aberdeen, despite an industry push to boost numbers.
Health and safety investigation after gas leak from North Sea platform
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating after a gas leak from a North Sea platform.
Appeal after fire started deliberately near north-east businesses
Officers are investigating a suspicious fire in the north-east.
Appeal after four customised mountain bikes stolen from Aberdeen home
Police are appealing for information after four distinctive mountain bikes were stolen from an Aberdeen home.
Motorist charged with being five times the drink-drive limit on Aberdeen’s Beach Esplanade
A weekend of police action resulted in eight people being charged with drink and drug driving offences.
19-year-old charged after two-vehicle crash on north-east road
A 19-year-old has been charged in connection with a north-east crash.
WATCH: The moment climbers were rescued from knife-edge drop of nearly 3,000ft on Skye mountain
This is the moment two climbers who became cragfast while climbing on Skye were winched to safety.
Scottish sisters loving life after losing 11 stone between them
Two Perthshire sisters are celebrating an incredible weight loss journey after losing 11 stone between them.
Can you help? White Volkswagen Golf stolen from Aberdeen home
Police have issued an appeal for help after a car was stolen in Aberdeen.
Police appeal after motorbike stolen in Aberdeen overnight
Police are appealing for help in tracing a stolen motorbike. The red-colour Peugeot Kisbee, with registration number SW18 ENY, was taken from Stafford Street in Aberdeen. The theft occurred sometime between 10.20pm last night and 6am this morning. Anyone with info is asked to contact police on 101 using ref. no. CF0088960419.
EnQuest confirms rota change for hundreds of North Sea workers
North Sea oil firm EnQuest has confirmed it will change rota patterns for hundreds of its offshore workers.
Record payments made to Scottish wind farms in March
Payments to onshore wind farms hit a record high last month.
SPONSORED: Seven things you didn’t know about ‘Local Hero’
Bill Forsyth’s international hit film Local Hero had a massive impact on Aberdeenshire in the 1980s.
ANALYSIS: EU elections are all but inevitable – and Mrs May is in a precarious position too
'Stop, Brexit!' activist Steve Bray shouts at 6pm everyday outside the gates of Parliament — attracting the ire of TV news reporters and the admiration of Remain campaigners.
North Sea firm in high spirits as profits near £500m in first year
Exploration and production firm Spirit Energy generated almost £500 million worth of profit in 2018 − its first full year in business.
Exclusive: Government-led summit to probe dearth of wind supply chain deals
Westminster and the Scottish Government are to lead a summit into the awarding of contracts to the offshore wind supply chain as foreign firms continue to cash in on UK work.
Man, 75, seriously injured after hit and run incident in Aberdeen
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was seriously injured in a hit and run incident in Aberdeen.
Graffiti engraved onto historic standing stone at Ring of Brodgar
Police in Orkney are appealing for information following damage caused to a standing stone at the Ring of Brodgar.
Four arrested after clothing worth thousands allegedly stolen from Aberdeen stores
Two men and two women are expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today in connection with the theft of thousands of pounds worth of clothing and other items from the city centre.
Man reported missing from Raigmore Hospital found
A man reported missing from the Highlands' biggest hospital has been found safe.
Motorcyclist dies in hospital following Highland crash
A 52-year-old man has died following a one-vehicle crash in the Highland.
Emergency services called to two-vehicle collision on Aberdeen road
Two cars collided on an Aberdeen road this morning.
VIDEO: Drone footage shows progress made so far on Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme
Aberdeenshire Council has released drone footage showing what progress has been made so far on the long-awaited £16 million flood protection scheme for Stonehaven.
Police appeal after vehicle stolen from Inverness retail park
Police in Inverness are appealing for information to try and trace a stolen vehicle.
Millionaire Scottish estate owner refusing to give up land to A9 dualling scheme
The owner of an historic Perthshire estate has mounted a bid to reroute the Scottish Government’s mammoth £3 billion A9 dualling plan.
Energy giant Total hit with safety notice over rota changes
French energy giant Total has been issued with a safety notice after it “failed” to adequately assess the safety risks around changing offshore rotas.
Oil above $70 ‘must be a positive’ as North Sea investors remain cautious
Higher crude prices should encourage North Sea oil companies to dial down the caution and bring forward more new projects, a prominent petro-economist said yesterday.
Transocean Leader on its way to West of Shetland for Spirit Energy
After weeks of delays, the Transocean Leader rig is now heading to the Greater Warwick Area (GWA) west of Shetland for Spirit Energy.
Aberdeenshire farmer says ‘lack of awareness’ to blame for rise in sheep worrying incidents
An Aberdeenshire farmer whose pedigree sheep were chased to their death by dogs has backed the call for increased legislation surrounding sheep worrying.