Hillwalker who died on Highland mountain top confirmed as 70-year-old man
A 70-year-old man has died after falling from a peak in the Highlands.
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Police probe break-in to Inverness golf centre
Police investigating reports of a break-in to a golf centre in Inverness during the early hours this morning are keen to trace three young men.
Fallen walker dies on Highland mountain
A walker has died after falling from a peak in the Highlands.
Missing Merseyside teen located ‘safe and well’ in Inverness
A teen missing from his home in Merseyside and thought to be in Inverness has been traced "safe and well" this afternoon in the Highland capital.
Road closed following three-vehicle crash in North Kessock
Emergency services are currently in attendance at a three-vehicle crash in North Kessock, with a busy road currently closed as a result.
Missing Orkney woman considered vulnerable traced by police
An earlier appeal launched by police to locate a missing 74-year-old in Orkney who is considered to be vulnerable has proven a success as she was traced safe and well.
One motorist in hospital following four-vehicle crash on A9
A motorist was taken to hospital yesterday following a four-vehicle collision on the A9.
Tourists urged to keep left as campaign for safer driving launched at Urquhart Castle
A world-famous Highland tourist spot was the chosen location yesterday as a road safety campaign designed at encouraging visiting motorists to drive on the left was officially launched.
A9 blocked following four-vehicle collision
Emergency services are currently in attendance at a multi-vehicle collision on the A9.
Man charged over death in Glasgow
A man has been charged after the death of a 50-year-old in Glasgow.
Victims reveal horrifying attack on walk home from Inverness pub
A couple have described the terrifying moment a gang of youths attacked them while shouting "stab them, stab them".
Police launch murder probe after Glasgow death
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Glasgow.
Police investigating theft of truck in the Highlands say it should be recognisable by ‘distinctive damage’
Police believe that a black Toyota Hilux truck, which was stolen from a construction site near Kinlochleven last month, could be identified by its "distinctive damage".
Police appeal as 13-year-old boy is attacked by gang of men in Inverness
Police have launched an investigation after a young boy was attacked by a gang of men and left "shaken and injured".
Two people arrested on oil rig bringing protest arrests total to 14
Two people have been arrested during the protest on an oil rig in the North Sea.
Woman dies after car crash in Orkney
A woman has died after a car crash in Orkney.
Three quarters of rapes reported in Aberdeen after three week ‘forensic window’
About 75% of all rape reports in Aberdeen are raised with police more than three weeks after the alleged incident- risking vital evidence being lost.
Wick man has driving licence stripped as police perform roadside eyesight checks
Police revoked one person's driving licence and issued three others with warnings as they performed random roadside eyesight checks in a north town.
Use of stop and search powers ‘reduced significantly’ under new rules
Fewer people are being searched under revised stop and search powers in Scotland and police searches are becoming more effective, a review into the practice has found.
Stretch of A96 re-opens after five-car crash
A stretch of the A96 was closed today after a five-car collision.
Man with leg and shoulder injuries airlifted from north Skye beauty spot
A male walker had to be airlifted from a Skye beauty spot this afternoon after falling and sustaining injuries to his leg and shoulder.
Man dies after house fire on Orkney island
A man has died today following a fire at a property on the island of Hoy in Orkney.
Inquiry ordered into 2013 Shetland helicopter crash
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) is to be held into a helicopter crash which claimed four lives in 2013.
Scenic NC500 hill road closed for more than four hours after lorry gets stuck on twisty route
The scenic Bealach na Ba hill road on the North Coast 500 was yesterday closed after a lorry became stuck on the tight stretch.
Pictures show nerve-wracking moment lorry got stuck on NC500 twisty road
The scenic Bealach na Ba hill road on the North Coast 500 was closed for several hours today after a lorry got stuck.
Dozens of Aberdeen drivers stopped as police go ‘undercover’ as cyclists in safety scheme
Police posing "undercover" as cyclists stopped dozens of dangerous drivers during an operation in Aberdeen yesterday.
Man in hospital after suspected attack outside leisure centre
A man has been assaulted outside an Edinburgh leisure centre, police have said.
Tributes to ‘caring’ woman killed by lightning strike in Highlands
Tributes have been paid to “caring” Isobel Bytautas who was struck by lightning and killed while walking on a Highland mountain range.
Tributes paid to ‘caring’ woman killed by lightning strike in Highlands
Tributes have been paid to “caring” Isobel Bytautas who was struck by lightning and killed while walking on a Highland mountain range.
Man arrested after woman’s body found in Brechin
A man has been arrested after the death of a woman in Angus.
Woman killed by lightning strike while hiking in Highlands
A woman has died after being struck by lightning while walking on a mountain range in the Highlands.
Police appeal in hunt for missing 15-year-old
Police are appealing for help to find a 15-year-old boy who has gone missing in Dundee.