Bowmore and Tarbert residents hit out as RBS lifeline branches to close
Both communities were told yesterday that their local branches will close next year.
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List of north and north east communities where Bank of Scotland has axed mobile branches
More than 20 towns and villages across the region are affected.
Forecast for bigger fish landings prompts investment in Shetland
Work at Lerwick and Scalloway markets will double their current capacity
West Highland Tea Company aiming to reduce carbon footprint and create new jobs
The Lochaber firm has secured a £56,000 investment towards the project.
Raigmore Hospital patient’s rant over ‘dirty shower’ with ‘faeces on the wall’
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Inverness shoplifter James Stewart snapped at a Raigmore Hospital nurse for not giving the drug addict's medicine early, blaming his anger about the shower's hygiene.
Aberdeen, Dingwall, Shetland and Orkney wins at latest Scottish Edge Awards
Shetlander Evonne Morrison Award won the inaugural £100,000 prize for women entrepreneurs.
Krispy Kreme hiring for new Inverness city centre store
Staff will get free doughnuts on their break!
A9 reopen following earlier crash involving car and lorry near Evanton
The road has now been reopened to traffic.
5 of the best Inverness bakeries for pastries, cakes, bread and more…
It doesn't get much better than enjoying a sweet and/or savoury treat from your favourite bakery. Here are my top picks in Inverness.
Inverness Hollywood star Karen Gillan to play ‘role she was born for’ in The Simpsons
The world-famous Highland actress will be playing Groundskeeper Willie’s new Scottish girlfriend in an episode that airs this weekend.
Creepy ScotRail train passenger’s ‘obscene’ remarks to crying girl costs him £1,500
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Buckfast-drinking Liam Curry told a 14-year-old girl that he wanted to "get his balls out" on a ScotRail train journey towards Inverness.
‘Hogwarts Express’ handed three-month exemption to operate with ‘slam doors’
Bookings are now being taken on the iconic steam engine after fears about the future of the service.
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Uist water shortage: What happens when the water goes off on an island in a storm?
West of Orkney is first ScotWind project to apply for consents
Chivas to build its first distillery on whisky island Islay
Claddach Kirkibost: North Uist community hub hopes for new beginning as volunteers come forward
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Raigmore Hospital patient’s rant over ‘dirty shower’ with ‘faeces on the wall’
Krispy Kreme hiring for new Inverness city centre store
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Inverness Hollywood star Karen Gillan to play ‘role she was born for’ in The Simpsons
Creepy ScotRail train passenger’s ‘obscene’ remarks to crying girl costs him £1,500
Cock Bridge to Tomintoul snowgates closed, as ice and snow hit
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SNP’s Fergus Ewing wants his own party to stand aside at general election in Western Isles
Scottish government could intervene in NHS Orkney over ‘deteriorating financial performance’
‘Hazardous conditions’: Yellow weather warning issued for snow and ice across the north, north east and islands
Uist filmmaker hopes to release work that could help save a woodworking legacy
Daughters of Orkney HMT Rohna survivor fly to America for screening of film on WW2 tragedy
HMT Rohna: Orcadian survivor’s daughter on quest for truth behind WW2 naval disaster
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NC500: The good, the bad and the ugly
When nature calls: The trouble with toilets on the NC500
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Road rage: What locals think about NC500’s impact on their quiet Highland roads
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NC500 campervan conflict: Litter, fires and human waste cause tourist tension
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Bowmore and Tarbert residents hit out as RBS lifeline branches to close
List of north and north east communities where Bank of Scotland has axed mobile branches
Forecast for bigger fish landings prompts investment in Shetland
West Highland Tea Company aiming to reduce carbon footprint and create new jobs
Aberdeen, Dingwall, Shetland and Orkney wins at latest Scottish Edge Awards
A9 reopen following earlier crash involving car and lorry near Evanton
Creepy ScotRail train passenger’s ‘obscene’ remarks to crying girl costs him £1,500
‘Hogwarts Express’ handed three-month exemption to operate with ‘slam doors’
Cock Bridge to Tomintoul snowgates closed, as ice and snow hit
Shipbuilding returning to Stornoway for first time in 100 years
Baby delivered on Oban lifeboat celebrates 18th birthday on loch she was born
Alness family renews appeal in search for stem cell match for Josie
Santa’s other helpers: How Inverness courier firm M and H Carriers delivers Christmas for thousands
Big changes on the way for bin collections in the Highlands: Here’s what you need to know
Peat and Diesel to appear at brand new merch shop in Ullapool – and there’s news about the next album
Two people airlifted to hospital after suffering injury on fishing trawler
‘Milestone’ moment for Moray West wind farm
Pair reappear in court accused of tying up and murdering Inverness dad
Scottish government could intervene in NHS Orkney over ‘deteriorating financial performance’
‘Slam door’ ban could mean the end of Flying Scotsman’s ‘authentic’ carriageways
Dingwall house guest bottled host during alcohol and drug-fuelled fight
‘Hazardous conditions’: Yellow weather warning issued for snow and ice across the north, north east and islands
Dangerous driver looked ‘like he was asleep’ before A9 crash
Inverness apartment with four balconies offers spectacular views of the city centre
