The Highlands is one of Scotland's worst hot-spots for drink-driving, new data has revealed as police gear up for their annual festive crackdown.
Temperatures in the Highlands fell well below freezing overnight , with the mercury bottoming out at -18C near the A9 in the Cairngorms National Park.
Warnings for snow have been issued for large swathes of the Highlands – especially in the east – with up to 10cm possible in hilly spots
Highland residents were waking up to what is likely to have been the coldest night of the winter so far after the mercury plummeted as low as -15C.
Airline passengers travelling from city's airport to one of Europe's main hub airports facing disruption
The Inverness native will be playing Groundskeeper Willie's new Scottish love interest in an episode due to air this weekend.
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Distillery bosses say multi-million pound investment could increase staff numbers by 50 per cent
Views over new 20mph speed limits will be sought when a consultation opens next month – with the axing of some and creation of more all possible.
Lifesavers who battled a horrific mountain blizzard to save dozens of people are urging the public to nominate their own Highland heroes for an award.
Four days of strike action by Scottish Water staff will begin as planned on Friday over a pay dispute, with "serious implications" for services.
New 20mph limits on some Highland roads could be reversed in the new year, Highland Council has confirmed.
Iona MacDonald (17) is one of five figures from the Highlands and Islands to make the prestigious list of young female movers and shakers.
200 million single-use paper cups are used in Scotland each year, of which only 4 per cent are recycled - but a Highland scheme aims to change that.
The Highlands' multi-agency emergency response to Storm Babet has moved onto the recovery phase – but its teams warn dangers still persist.
The intrepid group of 13, who have raised almost £58,000 for the hospice, enjoyed stunning views and wildlife encounters on day 1 of their adventure.
A fresh weather warning has been issued for the Highlands by the Met Office.
The route had been badly affected by Storm Babet. Disruption continues elsewhere in the north.
The A9 trunk road linking the Highlands and central belt in closed in both directions due to Storm Babet, Traffic Scotland has confirmed.
There were wide power cuts reported in parts of Sutherland, with further incidents reported to the south of Inverness and south of Aviemore.