TRAVEL: Peace and tranquillity on a trip to Shetland
Shetland is a frame of mind, I’m told by one local woman when I ask why she came to the island.
Anderson feeling inspired with Boyd at Caithness helm
Caithness stand-off Marc Anderson feels the appointment of Ewen Boyd as head coach can provide the Greens with the stability they need to climb the National 3 table.
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.
Gordonians’ Osugo in rallying cry ahead of season’s acid test
Gordonians face a potentially season-defining trip to Newton Stewart tomorrow as they try to close the gap on the teams above them at the bottom of National 2.
Carson says Highland players must steer into National 1 learning curve
Highland head coach Davie Carson feels the National 1 campaign is proving to be a stern test of his players’ resilience.
Extra tickets for BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards on sale now
Extra tickets for the biggest awards in the sporting calendar, BBC Sports Personality of the Year, are on sale now.
Union seeks exemption from diesel biofuel rule
The farmers’ union has called for an urgent derogation on the inclusion of biofuel in diesel after insisting farmers and crofters are facing a crisis because of serious issues with agricultural machinery.
Disappearance of £155m from Pillar 2 budget
Rural Affairs Minister Fergus Ewing is likely to face close questioning at his next meeting with NFU Scotland after the surreptitious disappearance of £154.76 million from the government’s Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) Pillar 2 budget.
ROAD TEST: BMW’s Z4 more mature than before
It took BMW some time to discover a profitable sweet spot in the roadster segment, but the Munich maker got there in the end.
ROAD TEST: Jaguar is on to a winner once again
Jaguar has enjoyed a tremendous renaissance over the past decade. Once a purveyor of traditional but staid models, it now has a dynamic range of cars with cutting-edge styling.
Aberdeen’s Christmas Village opens today: Here’s everything you need to know
For some, Christmas starts with the first bite of a home-made mince pie, or the prising open of an advent calendar door on December 1.
‘I love the rapport you get with a live audience’: Jack Whitehall is back with a bang
Jack Whitehall likes to begin live shows with a bang.
Lawson fancies Formartine United’s chances against East Kilbride
Formartine United player-manager Paul Lawson is optimistic his side can overcome East Kilbride this weekend and book their place in the draw for the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.
Defender Kelly out to condemn Saints on first trip back to Paisley
Ross County defender Sean Kelly is keen to blank out the sentiment as he prepares to face St Mirren for the first time since leaving the Paisley club.
Clarke will keep faith with Aberdeen’s McKenna
Scotland manager Steve Clarke believes Scott McKenna will learn from his mistakes at international level.
TRAVEL: Discovering there is much more to Skye than the Fairy Pools
I wasn’t aware of it at the time but I was following in historic footsteps when I walked across the bridge connecting Skye to the mainland.
Holstein winner is given nod for SuperCow title
The elite show of 90 dairy cattle at AgriScot competed for the biggest prize pot in Scotland of £25,000.
Tories pledge ‘five-year guarantee’ for farm funding
The Conservatives have made an election pledge to maintain levels of farm funding for the lifetime of the next Parliament – a full two years longer than the current commitment.
Avoiding no-deal Brexit leads union’s manifesto
The farmers’ union has issued a 10-point manifesto setting out Scottish agriculture’s priorities ahead of the general election.
Write-off risk over UK crop still in ground
The Scottish potato harvest is complete “as near as makes no difference” but there’s now a real risk that the 11% of the UK crop which is still in the ground will need to be written off.
Fan view: Clarke will have to drag Scotland to Euro 2020 with just a few of our Premier League players along for the ride
It was the thrilling end Uefa would have wished for.
Buckie Thistle boss Stewart wants to fill Highland League Cup-shaped hole in CV
Buckie Thistle manager Graeme Stewart hopes this is the season he can check the Highland League Cup off the list of trophies he has won.
Investment boss in court accused of £13m ‘Ponzi’ scheme swindle
A man has appeared in court charged with defrauding hundreds of investors out of £13 million through an illegal “Ponzi” scheme.
Explore the outdoors: Taking a peak at Mull
The drive to the foot of Ben More, Mull’s highest mountain, is a memorable experience.
How this Skye business is keeping traditional tannery methods alive
Back in 1983, something special was happening in Waternish on Skye’s northern peninsula.
For offers over £400,000, this spectacular treetop Highland paradise could be yours
Loosely translated from Gaelic, Mullach Na Craobhan means “top of the trees” – an appropriate name as this lovely family home sits in an elevated position and enjoys treetop-height views across Loch Linnhe.
Simpson: North Face 50-mile Challenge was my hardest race
Banchory’s Robbie Simpson admits that California’s North Face 50-mile Challenge is the toughest race he has tackled in his career so far.
Douglas feels cheated out of World Mountain Running Championships podium spot
Highland athlete Andy Douglas feels he was cheated out of a possible medal when competing in the world mountain running championships in Argentina.
Appeal as pig sector sets out its election manifesto
Britain’s pig farmers have warned the next UK Government that it must ensure the country’s ability to produce high-quality pork products isn’t fatally undermined by double standards being applied to post-Brexit trade deals.
North-east pair’s passion for coffee turns into tasty business
Two north-east men with a love of coffee have taken their passion and turned it into a business as they open their first outlet at an Aberdeen university.
Inspired by Orkney’s stylish charm and rich history
Growing up in the tropical climes of Southeast Asia, Zoe Davidson was more at home in the humid jungle than she was on the blustery Scottish coast.
ROAD TEST: Rear-wheel R8 goes to forefront
Audi has brought back the rear-wheel-drive R8, this time making it a permanent fixture in its sports car line-up.