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UK will end up with a Ukraine-style Brexit, says top German MEP
The Scottish MEP often described as German Chancellor Angela Merkel's right hand man has claimed Brexit will end up as a Ukraine-style free trade agreement. Read More
Islands local authority seeks £20million saving
Councillors in the Western Isles have been warned that savings of up to £20million may be needed over the next few years. Read More
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Plans lodged for new hotel on Oban’s front
Plans have been lodged for the creation of a new hotel along Oban's front street on a site which has lain empty for several years.
Aberdeen residents invited to information sessions in wake of Grenfell Tower disaster
Residents of Aberdeen’s multi-storey buildings are being invited to take part in a series of information sessions following the Grenfell Tower disaster in London.
Thousands join maritime celebrations at Portsoy’s renowned boat festival
It has become part of the north-east summer schedules.
Early blessing for revamped kirk
Parishioners had a glimpse of the future yesterday with the unveiling of ambitious plans to transform their Highland church.
UK will end up with a Ukraine-style Brexit, says top German MEP
The Scottish MEP often described as German Chancellor Angela Merkel's right hand man has claimed Brexit will end up as a Ukraine-style free trade agreement.
Refereeing will have to be on the sidelines for new Moray MP Douglas Ross
Moray MP Douglas Ross has acknowledged he might not be able to referee "as many high-profile football matches" in his new role.
Climber escaped serious injury after plunging down seaside cliffs in Aberdeenshire
A climber who plunged down a coastal cliff in Aberdeenshire managed to escape serious injury.
Islands local authority seeks £20million saving
Councillors in the Western Isles have been warned that savings of up to £20million may be needed over the next few years.
Under-threat food bank now issue plea for funds to keep supplies going
A north-east food bank which has desperately appealed for supplies to support vulnerable local people has now launched a fundraising campaign to keep its doors open.
Two Aberdeen streets closed by police following disturbances
Police sealed off two city centre streets in Aberdeen following two separate disturbances.
More than 100 cycle from distillery in fundraising event
More than 100 cyclists set off from a Moray distillery on a mission to raise money for a charity which helps the region's deaf and blind people.
Council persists in police control room battle
Council chiefs are maintaining pressure on Scottish Government ministers to scrap the proposed switch of the police control room in Inverness to Dundee.
New warning signs for busy A90 stretch after serious and fatal collisions
The Scottish Government has agreed to improve warning signs on a busy north-east road, which has seen four people killed and 13 seriously injured since 2014.
Untold stories of Highland home told in new exhibition
The untold stories of a family home, which is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland, will be revealed in a fascinating exhibition.
Rope rescue unit to be set up in Aberdeen
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is establishing a rope rescue unit in Aberdeen to serve the north of Scotland.
Aberdeen armwrestler heads to the US for world championships
Aberdeen's Sean Paterson will head to the United States today to fly the Saltire in the World Armwrestling Championships.
An extra half day off reward for election staff?
Future election duty could prove a winner with Highland Council staff, who may get an extra half day off as a reward.
Diamond wedding anniversary for Strathdon couple
An Aberdeenshire couple who met at a dance more than half-a-century ago have just celebrated 60 years of marriage.
100-home plan for Highlands under the spotlight
Community leaders have urged residents to attend a public meeting tonight to discuss a controversial 100-home proposal for a Highland village amid concerns of over-development, flood risk and habitat loss.
Veterans and volunteers team up for Balmoral Challenge to raise funds for injured ex-forces
A group of veterans and volunteers pushed themselves to the limit in a daring mountain-top challenge in Royal Deeside to raise thousands of pounds for wounded forces personnel.
A sea of tartan over Forres for European Pipe Band Championships
A Moray town was awash with a sea of tartan over the weekend as pipe bands from all over Europe competed in a spectacularly Scottish showcase.
Dual A96 plan could destroy Macbeth landmark in Moray
Plans to create a new main route through Moray could "destroy" an historic landmark made famous by William Shakespeare.
And the World Tattie Scone Champion is…
A budding amateur chef took inspiration from one of Moray's most famous dishes to win the World Tattie Scone Championship on Saturday.
Highland Council facing potenial £187million ‘black hole’
Finance chiefs have revealed Highland Council is facing a funding black hole of between £130million and £187million.
Plea from headteacher to 3,000 former pupils: Did you suffer child abuse at this school?
A prestigious school rocked by child abuse allegations has contacted more than 3,000 former pupils in an effort to uncover historic offences.
Improving weather slows spread of Utah wildfire
Improving weather conditions have limited the growth of a wildfire in Utah that prompted the evacuation of 1,500 people from hundreds of homes and cabins, officials said.
Aberdeen honours its military heroes at annual Armed Forces Day parade
The skirl of pipes and the roar of military vehicles reverberated around Aberdeen’s main thoroughfare at the weekend as the city honoured its military heroes.
Nesting birds halt work on giant north substation
Two feisty birds have caused work on a giant substation at a new Highland wind farm to grind to a halt.
Swallow chicks saved from death after workman spots nest in HGV trailer
A kind-hearted workman has saved a family of swallow chicks from an almost certain death after spotting their nest on the chassis of an HGV trailer.
CalMac takes over Kerrera ferry contract
One of Scotland's shortest ferry crossings, which links the isle of Kerrera in Oban Bay to the mainland town, is to be operated by CalMac.
Background: NHS Grampian’s waiting list nightmare
Referral to treatment times for specialist and adult mental health services in Grampian were revealed as the worst in Scotland earlier this year.
NHS Grampian chief admits there is no end in sight for health board’s waiting time crisis
A top health boss has admitted there is no end in sight for waiting time delays in the north-east.
