A new police report shows that the Highlands recorded the highest number of drug driving offences across Scotland in December.
A Highland police officer has been arrested and charged in connection with sexual offences.
Detectives are appealing for information after a series of break-ins at houses in the Highlands.
Police have urged Highland residents to be on the alert after the force received reports from locals who had received scam callers.
A festive drink and drug driving clampdown by Highland police has led to 30 arrests in the first fortnight of December.
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.
Owen Grant made no plea to the murder charge before being led out under a blanket by three guards.
POLICE have arrested a 41-year-old man as part of the Kiesha Donaghy New Elgin murder investigation.
Men will appear in court on Monday
Ross MacGillivray died on Sunday