A Highland teacher has appeared in court charged with a sexual offence against a pupil. David Vincent, 57, is accused of engaging in sexual activity with a girl under the age of 18 for whom he was in ...

The Tall Ships Races kicked off at the start of the month in Le Havre, France – a vibrant port on Normandy’s coast. From here the impressive fleet made its way to Dunkirk where the boats were berthed ...

Michael Shanks said there was "no material difference" between oil and gas imports and domestic production in the North Sea.

The youngsters, aged 4 and 8, were airlifted to hospital. A 47-year-old man was taken to hospital by ambulance.

A few of the 50 stunning Tall Ships reached the North Sea ahead of schedule - giving me a chance to catch a glimpse of them before the weekend festivities.

Our archive photos capture the people and places around Cults, from the redundant railway line to the raft race, football to fishing, our photos recall memories of a thriving community.

An Elgin couple who keep an 11ft reticulated python in their spare room insist she’s as harmless as a pet dog – despite saying they have repeated visits from the police. Faith Boyd and Calum McKenzie ...

The A9 has been closed at Carrbridge in the Highlands due to a collision between car and lorry. It took place at about 2.20pm this afternoon, with an overturned vehicle blocking the road. The A9 has ...

Two XL Bully dogs have been put down after a woman was left injured in an alleged attack near Lairg. The 69-year-old woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following an incident in the ...

The Lord Provost has blamed the Broad Street trench roadworks for an accident involving his plush taxpayer-funded motor. Lord Provost and Lady Provost of Aberdeen David and Hazel Cameron arrived at ...

Day Three of Champion Street - the reborn Aberdeen summer kids' football tournament - took place at Kincorth playing fields on Tuesday night.

Evan Thomson's friends and relatives have described the Ibiza hotel's response to his death as "completely heartbreaking".