Three Inverness teens secure apprenticeships at Dicksons, launching motor industry careers via a new company scheme. Inverness Teens Land Apprenticeships with Dicksons Motor Dealer Three teens from Inverness are starting motor industry careers thanks to Dicksons of Inverness’ new apprentice scheme. Dicksons chose Archi, Caitlin, and Erin for their good qualities. Archi Hay, Caitlin Nairn,…
Explore Cromarty’s history through Highland Archive Centre records detailing town council, crimes, and notable events. Cromarty Parish Explored by Highland Archive Centre on Black Isle Cromarty parish sits at Ross & Cromarty’s east end. It’s the Black Isle’s northeast corner. The Cromarty Firth borders it to the northeast and Rosemarkie parish lies to the south,…
News covers Thor House reopening buzz, concerns over new Thurso parking plans, and calls to fix Scrabster A9. Thor House Respite Welcome, Thurso Parking Flawed, Scrabster A9 Calls They are putting up markers at Dunnet Head. It is part of the new North Coast Trail. Thor House respite care may return this summer. Many people…
Neighbors object to solar panels at the Coach House, a historic building. Council approves plan despite objections. Solar Panel Plan Sparks Dispute Near Castle Douglas Some neighbors in Kelton are not happy. The issue is about solar panels at a house. Eight neighbors object to the panels. Fifteen panels are on the roof and in…
Despite concerns, officials approved the controversial South Park Industrial Estate project. Peebles Storage Yard, a ‘Blot on Landscape,’ Given Green Light This new storage site is going near Tweedview. It’s on the South Park Industrial Estate land. People worried about wildlife, more traffic, noise, and light. Road safety was also discussed. The Community Council had…
CCTV reveals Brit buying a Lottery ticket hours before his death in France. Police investigate murder-suicide theory. Brit Lottery Ticket Purchase Before Death Shown on CCTV Andrew Searle and his wife Dawn were found dead at their home in Les Pesquiès, France. Before his death, Andrew bought chocolate and lottery tickets, smiling and chatting with…
Savile’s old house in Glencoe, Scotland, caught fire Saturday. Firefighters responded, and investigations are underway. Former Home of Jimmy Savile in Scottish Highlands Destroyed by Fire Jimmy Savile’s old house burned. The fire happened in Glencoe, Scotland. Authorities got the call Saturday around 5:30 PM. Firefighters and police went to the scene. The Scottish Fire…
Scotland gave millions in forestry cash to landowners, including JK Rowling and The King, from 2016 to 2024. Subsidies Given to Big Landowners in Scotland for Forestry Projects Scotland gave £240 million for woodlands between 2016 and 2024, according to information provided by Scottish Forestry. Big recipients included the Duke of Buccleuch, along with a…
Council approves conversion of storage building in Dalbeattie to a two-bedroom house with eco-friendly features. Dalbeattie Storage Building Set for Conversion to Two Bedroom Home A business owner wants to convert a storage building. It’s in Dalbeattie town center. The council gave Jason McClurg permission. He runs Solway Plant Hire. Jason plans a two-bedroom house.…
British couple murdered in France, killer possibly caught on camera. Police investigate CCTV footage. Brit Couple Killer Found Dead Camera Footage Probed in France A British couple, Andrew and Dawn Searle, both in their 60s, were found dead in their home near Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France. A neighbor discovered them on Thursday. Police suspect the killer was…