Weekend court roll – our round-up of the most-read cases of the week
Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.
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Scottish Halloween traditions: Samhain, guising and predicting the future using a bowl of oats
Although Halloween is now widely viewed as an American celebration, many of the traditions associated with the day can be traced back to a historic Celtic festival.
Islay in line for 12th distillery inspired by history of ‘whisky island’
It is already known as the whisky island.
100% increase in dogs going missing during Bonfire celebrations according to new research
New research conducted by the Kennel Club has found that the number of missing dogs doubled during the fireworks season while eight in 10 owners notice a significant change in canine behaviour.
Man evacuated from fishing vessel due to medical reasons near Lerwick
A man has been airlifted to a hospital following a medical evacuation from a fishing vessel near the Shetland Islands.
‘A double edged sword’: TV spotlight can help Mull economy but visitors warned about disturbing wildlife
Wildlife watchers are being urged to act responsibly ahead of an expected boom in visitors to Mull which is enjoying the TV spotlight.
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Weekend court roll – our round-up of the most-read cases of the week
Scottish Halloween traditions: Samhain, guising and predicting the future using a bowl of oats
Islay in line for 12th distillery inspired by history of ‘whisky island’
Man evacuated from fishing vessel due to medical reasons near Lerwick
‘A double edged sword’: TV spotlight can help Mull economy but visitors warned about disturbing wildlife
Energy crisis placing “enormous” pressure on Scottish businesses
Why Aviemore polar bears team linked Brazil with Cairngorms in threatened species struggle
Rare seal pup spotted in Aberdeen harbour released into sea at Shetland
Popular Orkney hotel announces it will no longer serve alcohol
A Write Highland Hoolie: Authors and musicians to descend on Mallaig as event returns after year off due to Covid
Fort George: Life and times of famous base as closure looms ever closer
Why peatland restoration workers in Scotland’s largest bog hold the key to carbon emissions cuts
Highlands heavy metal reverend rocks on down electric avenue – but more work needed on rural EV chargers
Auction of world’s oldest single malt raises £142,000 with proceeds to help rewild the north
Highland Climate Change Conference: Six steps towards a greener Highland
Remembering the Orkney child abuse case: How survivor turned his life around
Scots are being warned of ‘courts scam’ to extract money from the public
Aggressive ankle-biters Lucky and Plucky tried to jump into baby’s pram
Ongoing mission to rescue fishing boat that lost power off Shetland coast
Worried about fuel bills? Highland Council explains who you can turn to for support
Former Inverness head teacher hopes COP26 track can inspire children to save the planet
Western Isles man on the hunt for author of Canadian message in a bottle
Why driving an EV across the Highlands isn’t all an electric dream
Half a million jabs before next year: NHS Highland prepares for ‘challenging’ months
