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Forres RAF veteran urges public to remember those still living with the impact of service

A former RAF Sergeant whose 22-year military career was cut short following an accident at RAF Kinloss is urging people across Moray to remember not only those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but also the veterans still living with the effects of service. Stevie Gray will join fellow veterans from Erskine’s Veterans Activity Centre in

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Historic return of beavers to waters around Loch Ness

Charities celebrate reintroduction 500 years after beavers were last recorded in Scotland beside world-famous loch A family of six beavers has been released into the Loch Ness catchment in the Scottish Highlands – 500 years since the species was last recorded beside the loch before being hunted to national extinction. The beavers were reintroduced to

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Inverness food shop celebrates first birthday with charity raffle for historic Old High Church

One new business. One ancient building. One city. An Inverness independent retailer is marking its first birthday by launching a charity raffle to support one of the city’s most historic landmarks. Oil & Vinegar Inverness, based at 9 Union Street, celebrated its first anniversary under new ownership on 2 November. Rather than simply marking the

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Royal Bank of Scotland supports employee ownership at Swansons Fruit Company

Swansons Fruit Company, the Inverness-based fruit and vegetable wholesaler, has secured a £400,000 loan from the Royal Bank of Scotland to complete its transition to employee ownership. The funding is being used to repay the remaining deferred consideration due to the company’s previous owner, following the employee ownership trust agreement reached in 2021. By restructuring

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Ness Walk named Best Boutique Hotel at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2027

Inverness five-star hotel recognised among the world’s finest independent luxury hotels Ness Walk, the five-star boutique hotel on the banks of the River Ness in Inverness, has been named Best Boutique Hotel at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2027, announced at a ceremony in London on Monday 2 November. The Condé Nast Johansens

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Military Wives Choir set to hit the high notes for Scotland’s leading veterans charity

The sounds of the Inverness Military Wives Choir will ring out across the city’s Victorian Market next weekend as singers come together to honour Scotland’s veterans. The popular choir will take centre stage on Saturday 14 November from 1130am-1230pm, as part of the first Erskine Big Sing, bringing music, remembrance and community spirit to the

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More than 60 bakers set to compete as World Shortbread Championships go global!

International entries roll in from USA and France as countdown begins to inaugural event in Inverness The inaugural World Shortbread Championships is attracting worldwide attention, with more than 60 bakers now signed up to compete for the coveted title of World Shortbread Champion. Entries have been received from across the UK and overseas, including three

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Bracewell strengthens Scottish presence with new Edinburgh office and senior appointment

Bracewell has announced the opening of a new Edinburgh office and the appointment of Matthew Ansell as Senior Associate, further strengthening the practice’s presence and architectural expertise across Scotland. Located at 40 Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6RS, the new office represents an important milestone in Bracewell’s continued development, providing a dedicated base to work

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