In Pictures: Father-to-be Harry serves up meals at children’s project
The Duke of Sussex has visited a project that provides activities for children and ensures they are well fed.
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In Pictures: Pupils skip school to stage climate change protests
Thousands of children have gone on strike from school to instead join protests calling for more global action on climate change. Youth Strike 4 Climate protests are taking place across Britain, inspired by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg’s weekly demonstrations outside her nation’s parliament to urge leaders to tackle the issue.
In Pictures: Spectacular sunrise greets Valentine’s Day
Parts of Britain woke to a spectacular sunrise on Valentine’s Day while other areas were shrouded in fog. Here are some atmospheric images from around the country.
Is this ‘moon-like’ street the worst road for potholes in Scotland?
Fed-up drivers are having their say as this street in Inverness looks more like Swiss cheese than a smooth road.
In Pictures: Uppies take on Doonies in bruising ancient ball game
An annual traditional game with a macabre beginning has once again brought the streets of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders to a standstill.
In Pictures: Britain keeps shivering as cold weather continues
The big freeze continues in Britain as temperatures dipped as low as minus 8.3C (17F) in Shap, Cumbria, on Friday night into Saturday morning. The Met Office has warned many areas on Saturday and Sunday could experience sub-zero temperatures reaching double-digits.
In Pictures: Busy day in Bristol for royal parents-to-be
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have enjoyed a winter wonderland walkabout in the heart of Bristol.
In Pictures: Snowy scenes after coldest night in UK since 2012
Large parts of the UK woke to snowy scenes after temperatures plummeted as low as minus 15.4C (4.3F) overnight. While the picturesque scenes delighted some, the snow caused traffic disruptions and left many schools closed, particularly in the south.
Derelict wildlife park could become Black Isle holiday complex
A former wildlife park in the Black Isle could be in line for a major transformation into a thriving holiday and leisure complex.
Shetland’s Up Helly Aa party continues the day after spectacular fire display
Celebrations for Shetland’s Up Helly Aa fire festival continued long after the embers from the burning galley had faded.
Fire triumphs over snow for spectacular climax to Up Helly Aa
The passion of nearly 1,000 Shetlanders for their Viking heritage burned bright last night for the spectacular climax to Up Helly Aa.
In Pictures: Viking fire festival lights up Shetland
Crowds gathered in Shetland on Tuesday for the world-famous Up Helly Aa fire festival.
Shetlanders celebrate their Viking ancestry in this year’s Up Helly Aa
Thousands of people packed the centre of Lerwick to marvel at the atmospheric procession of torches ablaze with fire.
GALLERY: Check out our top pets of the week from across the north and north-east
From a pair of charming border terriers to a dressed-up sprocker, our gallery of the week’s best pet portraits will be sure to steal your heart. This furry bunch live in areas across Scotland, and show us just why we’re a country filled with dog and cat lovers.
IN PICTURES: A selection of the week’s best images
Despite us having a collection of exceptional photographers based in multiple Scottish regions, our readers continue to boast their very own picture taking skills. And with such picturesque scenery and an abundance of iconic landmarks around us, it’s certainly hard not to. Here’s a glimpse of our favourite pictures captured in the past week.
Fire, feasting and frolic – a short history of Up Helly Aa
After months of preparation to pay tribute to their Viking ancestors, the town of Lerwick is set for another year of fiery celebrations and marches.
Finishing touches ready boat for ‘hoop’ Helly Aa
A fearsome beast with emerald green eyes is ready to take centre stage today at Up Helly Aa.
IN PICTURES: Celebrating Up Helly Aa over the years
As Lerwick prepares to welcome visitors from across the globe ahead of Up Helly Aa, we take a look back at the best pictures captured at the event. Showcasing traditional features of the festival – from costumed warriors to the burning of the galley – they’ll be sure to make you want to visit.
Luxury multi-million pound hotel to be created at Inverness Airport
A multi-million-pound luxury hotel is to open next to Inverness Airport this year - creating scores of new jobs and a providing a massive economic boost to the region.
Huskies mush around Aviemore during annual sled rally
It really was a case of mush ado about something in the Highlands.
In Pictures: Vintage cars put to the test
Classic car fans had the chance to see 60 pre-war vehicles put through their paces at the historic Brooklands race track and museum in Surrey.
Emergency services battle top floor flat fire in Aberdeen
Emergency services are at the scene of a top-floor flat fire in Aberdeen.
North-east air crews head to Las Vegas for world’s most challenging warfighting exercise
Top gun pilots from the north-east are preparing to touchdown in Las Vegas for the most challenging warfighting exercise of the year.
In Pictures: Wintry scenes as snow and ice bring plunging temperatures
With flurries of snow falling across parts of Britain, the freezing wintry conditions have provided some picturesque scenes.
Check out these amazing pictures of an underwater German battleship off the Caithness coast
Spectacular underwater photographs have revealed the remains of a mysterious German battleship off the Caithness coast.
Floating hotel takes first voyage in preparation for opening
Final preparations are being made to open a floating hotel on the Caledonian Canal.
420 pupils forced to evacuate Inverness primary school following suspected gas leak
Hundreds of primary school pupils were evacuated from an Inverness school yesterday following fears of a suspected gas leak.
Historic tram returns to north-east more than 120 years after it was first used
A piece of the north-east's distant transport past has been returned home to be brought back to its former glory.
Dons in Dubai: Watch our video update from Aberdeen’s second day at their Middle East training camp
It was a Dons double in Dubai today as Derek McInnes and Sam Cosgrove were named the Scottish Premiership’s manager and player of the month for December.
Inverness film-maker admits ‘nerves’ at upcoming screening of movie in city
He shouldn’t be nervous, but he is.
Popular Aberdeen Spectra festival will not return in 2019
Aberdeen’s popular “festival of light” Spectra will not be held this year- with the council “refreshing” plans for the event ahead of its return next year.
GALLERY: Nine-week-old Uno fends off some adorable competition to be named our pet of the week
Feast your eyes on some of the most adorable pets from across the north and north-east of Scotland.