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Julie Fowlis and Duncan Chisholm (pictured) performing at the awards evening in Inverness

Classical music

Trad artists honoured at top awards ceremony – the full list

Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh is a highly regarded geneticist who was involved in breast cancer research

Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh is a highly regarded geneticist who was involved in breast cancer research

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Scottish university branded 'disrespectful' for axing talk with Palestinian academic

Mairi Mhor was a 19th century Gaelic poet who highlighted the Highland Clearances

Mairi Mhor was a 19th century Gaelic poet who highlighted the Highland Clearances

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Highland poet who fought for crofters’ rights to be commemorated at Gaelic centre

Bus drivers could go on strike in early November

Bus drivers could go on strike in early November

Highlands bus drivers set to be balloted for strike action over pay dispute

The chain has two stores in Scotland

The chain has two stores in Scotland

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Dobbies set to close shops across UK – see the Scottish stores at risk

Extras are needed for a major Netflix project filming in Scotland next month

Extras are needed for a major Netflix project filming in Scotland next month

'Major Netflix thriller' looks for extras ahead of filming in Scottish city

It is the third regional campaign day organised by Believe in Scotland, in a bid to connect people with more local issues affecting the independence vote

It is the third regional campaign day organised by Believe in Scotland, in a bid to connect people with more local issues affecting the independence vote

Believe in Scotland

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Believe in Scotland teams up with local Yes groups for indy campaign day

One person has died following a fire at a flat, police have confirmed

One person has died following a fire at a flat, police have confirmed

One person dies after fire in Inverness flat overnight

The notice claimed a man was going to fish for salmon under the Kessock Bridge

The notice claimed a man was going to fish for salmon under the Kessock Bridge

Mystery over notice promising to 'fish for salmon' under Kessock Bridge

A 49-year-old man was arrested and charged over the incident

A 49-year-old man was arrested and charged over the incident

Police Scotland

Police charge man caught driving wrong way on dual carriageway bridge

The bridge was completed in 2021 but includes an signage error

The bridge was completed in 2021 but includes an signage error

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'Well spotted': Scottish town mistaken for English city in Network Rail gaffe

The first customer will win a year's supply of donuts

The first customer will win a year's supply of donuts

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Scottish city set to welcome first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop

Tom Kerridge said most chip shops used month-old potatoes and cheap oil

Tom Kerridge said most chip shops used month-old potatoes and cheap oil

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Inverness chippy owner hits back at 'demeaning' comments from celebrity chef

Renee MacRae and three-year-old Andrew Macrae

Renee MacRae and three-year-old Andrew Macrae

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Hunt for bodies of 1976 murder victims to focus on places linked to killer

Christopher Nisbet was last seen around 7.40pm on Tuesday night

Christopher Nisbet was last seen around 7.40pm on Tuesday night

Police Scotland

Appeal to help trace 31-year-old man missing from Inverness

Winnie Ewing's memorial service will take place in Inverness later this month

Winnie Ewing's memorial service will take place in Inverness later this month

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First Minister to give reading at memorial service for Winnie Ewing

Rag n Bone man has cancelled his Inverness appearance

Rag n Bone man has cancelled his Inverness appearance

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Rag'n'Bone Man cancels Inverness show due to 'unavoidable travel issues'

The Dynam team, with managing directors Eleanor Neilson and Karen Green sitting centre and right on the sofa

The Dynam team, with managing directors Eleanor Neilson and Karen Green sitting centre and right on the sofa

Business Issues

Scottish firm hands over ownership to employees

Firefighters tackle blaze near caravan park and care home south of Inverness

Firefighters tackle blaze near caravan park and care home south of Inverness

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

Firefighters tackle blaze near caravan park and care home south of Inverness

Our petition to strip Prince Andrew of his Scottish title has almost reached 5000 signatures

Our petition to strip Prince Andrew of his Scottish title has almost reached 5000 signatures

Petition to strip Prince Andrew of Scottish title closes in on 5000 signatures

Events are scheduled to take place across Scotland for the coronation

Events are scheduled to take place across Scotland for the coronation

Coronation of King Charles III

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What events are happening in Scotland for the coronation - and how to avoid them

Two landmarks in Inverness are to be lit up for the coronation

Two landmarks in Inverness are to be lit up for the coronation

Coronation of King Charles III

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Scots council panned for plans to illuminate landmarks for coronation

Co-owners Jon (left) and Victoria Erasmus (right) with Master Distiller/Brewer Bruce Smith (centre) at the opening of Uile-bheist Distillery, the first distillery to open in Inverness for 130 years

Co-owners Jon (left) and Victoria Erasmus (right) with Master Distiller/Brewer Bruce Smith (centre) at the opening of Uile-bheist Distillery, the first distillery to open in Inverness for 130 years

Inverness's first distillery in 130 years opens

There's lots to do in Inverness

There's lots to do in Inverness

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This Scottish city is more than the gateway to the Highlands

Andrew doesn't deserve the title of the Earl of Inverness

Andrew doesn't deserve the title of the Earl of Inverness

Ghislaine Maxwell

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Prince Andrew represents no one in Inverness - his Scottish title must go

An exclusive poll for The National has revealed what Scotland thinks about Prince Andrew's Earl of Inverness title

An exclusive poll for The National has revealed what Scotland thinks about Prince Andrew's Earl of Inverness title

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Revealed: Majority of Scots want Prince Andrew stripped of Scottish title

Emma Roddick said the survey would

Emma Roddick said the survey would

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Inverness primary school backed by MSP after LGBT survey uproar

The sell-out night at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness featured artists internationally renowned artists

The sell-out night at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness featured artists internationally renowned artists

Scottish concert raising money for Ukraine released online

Airport workers in the Highlands and Islands have voted to take industrial action in a dispute over pay

Airport workers in the Highlands and Islands have voted to take industrial action in a dispute over pay

Unite the union

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Airport workers in Highlands and Islands set for strike action over pay dispute

Scots across the country took to the streets following the UK Supreme Court's ruling on indyref2

Scots across the country took to the streets following the UK Supreme Court's ruling on indyref2

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Gallery: Scots across the country take to streets to protest indyref2 ruling

Rallies will be taking place all across Scotland on the day of the indyref2 Supreme Court verdict

Rallies will be taking place all across Scotland on the day of the indyref2 Supreme Court verdict

Scottish independence

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InverYess announce plans for day of action following Supreme Court judgement

Acts from across the Highlands will be appearing in Inverness for the NC50 Music Fest

Acts from across the Highlands will be appearing in Inverness for the NC50 Music Fest

Inverness gears up for music festival showcasing Highland talent

A series of ambitious projects may transform Inverness by 2035. Picture: Enric, Wikipedia Creative Commons

A series of ambitious projects may transform Inverness by 2035. Picture: Enric, Wikipedia Creative Commons

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Half a billion pounds of funding set to transform Inverness by 2035

Sean Robertson says he will leave the area where he grew up due to a lack of affordable housing as soon as his son leaves school

Sean Robertson says he will leave the area where he grew up due to a lack of affordable housing as soon as his son leaves school

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‘I'm a 42-year-old key worker living in my parents' house’: Scots priced out of Highlands

Renee MacRae and three-year-old Andrew Macrae

Renee MacRae and three-year-old Andrew Macrae

Man plans appeal against conviction for murdering lover and son in 1976

Renee MacRae and three-year-old Andrew Macrae

Renee MacRae and three-year-old Andrew Macrae

Man found guilty of murdering Renee MacRae and three-year-old son

The woman fell ill during her shift at an M&S on Monday

The woman fell ill during her shift at an M&S on Monday

Marks and Spencer

Marks & Spencer employee dies suddenly during shift at Inverness store

Campaigners say it's a 'stain' on Inverness for Prince Andrew to retain his Earl title

Campaigners say it's a 'stain' on Inverness for Prince Andrew to retain his Earl title

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More than 11,000 people sign petition calling for Prince Andrew to lose Scottish title

Diana Gabaldon is making her way to Scotland

Diana Gabaldon is making her way to Scotland

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Outlander author Diana Gabaldon to travel to Scotland for 'an audience with' event

William MacDowell is on trial for the murder of Renee MacRae (left) and his son Andrew (right)

William MacDowell is on trial for the murder of Renee MacRae (left) and his son Andrew (right)

Murder accused 'didn't say a word' when asked to aid police in investigation, court hears

The man is accused of murdering Renee MacRae and their three-year-old son Andrew

The man is accused of murdering Renee MacRae and their three-year-old son Andrew

Man appears in court accused of 1976 murder of Renee MacRae and son Andrew

A team of cyclists is tackling the North Coast 500 to raise money for young musicians

A team of cyclists is tackling the North Coast 500 to raise money for young musicians

North Coast 500

Cycling team taking on 500 mile journey in support of young musicians

Katie Gregson-MacLeod

Katie Gregson-MacLeod

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Katie Gregson-MacLeod on overnight success that saw her sign to a major record label

The busses were first introduced in Perth

The busses were first introduced in Perth

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UK first as Scotland welcomes plans for all-electric city bus networks

Shapps reportedly discussed sensitive information linked to a mysterious private flight which left Inverness headed for Moscow just days after Russia invaded Ukraine

Shapps reportedly discussed sensitive information linked to a mysterious private flight which left Inverness headed for Moscow just days after Russia invaded Ukraine

Conservative Party

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Grant Shapps in 'secret communication' over Inverness to Moscow private flight

'This is a huge moment for Scottish music': Mercury Prize nominee on making shortlist

'This is a huge moment for Scottish music': Mercury Prize nominee on making shortlist

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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'This is a huge moment for Scottish music': Mercury Prize nominee on making shortlist

Voting is now open for the UK's Favourite Parks 2022

Voting is now open for the UK's Favourite Parks 2022

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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These Scottish parks are shortlisted to be crowned the best in the UK

The Question Time audience member, right, refuted Fraser Nelson's arguments against a second Scottish independence referendum

The Question Time audience member, right, refuted Fraser Nelson's arguments against a second Scottish independence referendum

BBC Question Time

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'Scotland doesn't run on opinion polls': Scot hits back at Spectator editor on indyref2

Kate Forbes MSP with the Visit Inverness Loch Ness team and representatives from Highland Council

Kate Forbes MSP with the Visit Inverness Loch Ness team and representatives from Highland Council

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes backs Inverness climate plan

The best cycling routes in Scotland: Inverness

The best cycling routes in Scotland: Inverness

Best cycling routes

The best cycling routes in Scotland: Inverness

Orphans stars Burnistoun's Robert Florence, who said the show is nothing like he has experienced before

Orphans stars Burnistoun's Robert Florence, who said the show is nothing like he has experienced before

‘It’s like nothing I’ve experienced’: Orphans cast on turning cult classic into a musical

Inshes District Park will benefit from the new scheme

Inshes District Park will benefit from the new scheme

Inverness park to become a ‘nature rich greenspace’

Prince Andrew settled his US civil sex case and now faces calls to lose his titles

Prince Andrew settled his US civil sex case and now faces calls to lose his titles

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Politicians unite in fresh calls to strip Scottish title from Prince Andrew

Air traffic control operations at the likes of Sumburgh Airport in the Shetland Isles, would have been centralised to Inverness in the proposed plans

Air traffic control operations at the likes of Sumburgh Airport in the Shetland Isles, would have been centralised to Inverness in the proposed plans

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Centralised air traffic control plans scrapped after public outcry and strike