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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Teenager in crash dies after achieving 'Ben Nevis dream'
Jake Larmour's family say he was returning home after climbing the UK's highest mountain and had recently celebrated his 18th birthday.
New homes for teachers at island's five-pupil school
Highland Council already provides accommodation on Rum, but it is currently a temporary static caravan.
Police investigate deliberate fire in Tain
Emergency services were called to a house on Mansfield Estate on Thursday.
Why zonal electricity pricing for Scotland is not going to happen
Plans to set people's electricity bills based on where they live have been dropped by the UK government.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Images show wildfire damage as new warning issued
Cawdor Estate carried out drone surveys of recent damage before the latest warning on wildfire risk.
New hub opens after closure of town's last bank
Wick has lost its RBS, TSB, Clydesdale, Virgin Money and Bank of Scotland branches since 2018.
Heat health advice as temperatures set to soar
People are urged to take care as parts of the country could reach 30C during a possible three-day heatwave.
Military nuclear site to transfer to civilian firm
Vulcan on the Dounreay site in Caithness was a nuclear submarine reactor test facility.
Salmon firm to provide housing due to lack of homes
Bakkafrost Scotland is to build 14 temporary units in Scalpay in the Western Isles.
Child in hospital after car and bike crash
The child cyclist was taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment after the accident in Inverness.
Woman seriously injured after attack by two dogs
Police say a 76-year-old man has been charged following the incident in the Highlands.
Solar array proposed for Skye's Gaelic college
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Skye has submitted its plans with Highland Council.
Rising number of people cycling to work in Aviemore
More people are travelling by bike during commuting hours in Carrbridge and Aviemore.
Plan launched to tackle Fort William congestion problems
There have been long running complaints about congestion in the Lochaber town.
Island Games: Everything you need to know about Orkney 2025
What is the Island Games? Where is it being held? And how can I watch the sports involved?
Nessie's famous humps rarely seen by spotters, experts say
New research has found Nessie's undulating physique rarely features in sighting reports.
Where are you at most risk of hitting a deer in Scotland?
An estimated 1,850 collisions involving traffic and deer have occurred every year in Scotland since 2016.
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What stories would you like BBC News to cover in the Highlands and Islands?
Stòiridh
Angela Mackay reads Rionnag ann an Sileagan.
Camanachd air BBC ALBA/Shinty on BBC ALBA
The Glasgow Celtic Society cup final with Kyles Athletic facing Oban Camanachd.
Mermaid Tales
Tha bràthair Kate a? dol a-mach air an eathair luath aige. Kate?s brother tests a boat.
Crowdie and Cream
Finlay and his family move to Scarista and an engagement party brings joy and sorrow.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Managers at odds on County win
St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas was left aggrieved after losing at Ross County in the Scottish Premier League.
Exhausted Inverness 'second best'
Manager Terry Butcher thinks fatigue was a factor in Inverness Caley Thistle's 3-0 defeat at Motherwell.
Ross County 1-0 St Johnstone
Ross County hold firm to claim all three points from their Scottish Premier League clash against St Johnstone.
Motherwell 3-0 Inverness CT
Michael Higdon scores twice as Motherwell leapfrog Inverness CT into second place in the Scottish Premier League.
Inverness attendances vex Butcher
Poor crowds lead Inverness boss Terry Butcher to question whether the city deserves a team challenging for Europe.
Inverness profligacy irks Butcher
Inverness CT manager Terry Butcher rages at his side's failure to secure all three points against Kilmarnock.
Inverness CT 1-1 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock's Borja Perez scores a last minute equaliser against the run of play to rescue a point at Inverness CT.
SPL Highland derby given new date
The Scottish Premier League release new dates for Ross County v Inverness and Dundee v St Mirren.
Inverness CT 1-3 Celtic
Celtic recover from an early setback to clock up a comfortable win against Caley Thistle in Inverness.
Ross County concern over fixtures
Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor worries about "uncertainty over fixtures" in the proposed 12-12-18 league model.
Adams joy at County's SPL leap
Derek Adams set his sights on a top-six finish after Ross County leap from 10th to joint-sixth by beating Dundee 2-0.
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National News Headlines
Scotland has hottest day of year as temperature tops 30C
The heat could peak at 31C in Perthshire and inland Aberdeenshire, with 27C expected in the Central Belt and north east Scotland.
Homes evacuated after Glasgow tenement collapses
The derelict building, which was damaged by fire during lockdown, crashed to the ground shortly after midnight.
Donald Trump and the Scots: A not-so special relationship
Past visits suggest the US president's latest trip to his mother's homeland is unlikely to receive a warm welcome.
Firefighters tackle blaze on Perthshire hillside
Fire crews remained at the scene on Saturday and were working to make the area safe.
In Pictures: Fans feel the heat at TRNSMT 2025
The three-day festival on Glasgow Green includes headliners 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol.
Scotland's papers: Distillery water shortage and summer 'Scorchio'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Orkney counts down to Island Games grand opening
Around 2000 athletes are expected to parade through Kirkwall representing their islands with flags.
Convicted paedophile jailed for hunting and killing animals
Brandon Robb has been banned from owning animals after posting videos of his wildlife crimes on social media.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Owners reported after two dogs die locked in hot car
Police Scotland has reported two people to prosecutors after the incident in Linwood, Renfrewshire.
Teenager planned mass murder by setting fire to mosque
The 17-year-old was arrested after police caught him with an airgun and aerosol cans outside Inverclyde Muslim Centre.
Inspector Rebus to return for second BBC series
Sir Ian Rankin's Edinburgh detective is coming back for a second series of the award-winning TV adaptation.
Source: BBC News
