Moray

Sorry saga rumbles on - John McLellan

There are estimated to be around 7 million smokers in Great Britain - Edinburgh and East Lothian are projected to become smoke-free by 2035, Midlothian by 2033, but West Lothian not until after 2050. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Smoking study shows when each area will quit habit

Winnie Ewing (right), the newly-elected Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of Parliament for Hamilton is welcomed by supporters, including two highland bagpipers, as she arrives in London to take up her seat in the House of Commons in November 1967 (Picture: Terry Fincher/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

We will never see the likes of Madame Ecosse again - Angus Robertson

Graham Fox, pictured playing in last year's Loch Lomond Whiskies' Scottish PGA Championship at West Kilbride, leads the way in the Northern Open at Moray. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Graham Fox on the run on day one of Northern Open

The property overlooks and has private access to Lord Moray's Feu gardens on Randolph Crescent.

Top floor luxury flat with access to private city centre gardens

Kerr Young is mobbed by his team-mates after his winner at Elgin. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS.

Young winner can lead to better days for Rose

Innes Smith is the chief executive of Scottish housebuilder Springfield Properties.

Springfield Properties hails 1,000 homes milestone amid strong demand

Bonnyrigg Rose boss Robbie Horn. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS.

Horn wants Bonnyrigg response

General Synod members backing the Thursdays In Black campaign, a global movement urging an end to violence against women.

Church leader condemns Rwanda deportations

Euan Martin is the writer of the new play Man Shed, which will premiere at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Impact of men’s shed movement inspires Edinburgh Festival Fringe play

Lorna Slater (Green MSP)

Green vote of confidence in our city’s future - Lorna Slater

The 'forgotten cask' is expected to set a new Scotch whisky record

‘Forgotten’ cask of whisky expected to set world record price

The Royal Air Force have launched Typhoon jets after undisclosed aircraft approached what an RAF spokesman described as the UK's "area of interest"

RAF jets scrambled for a second day to intercept Russian aircraft

Two typhoons have been scrambled.

RAF fighters jets scrambled over unidentified aircraft north of Scotland

Fiona Mutter has been reunited with Fergus after 11 years

Pet cat missing for 11 years reunited with owners

A 'Don't Recycle' label on plastic packaging.

Scotland drops the ball on recycling
Just over 40 per cent of all household waste in Scotland was recycled last year – less than in any other UK nation - new figures have revealed.
Jane Bradley

Speyfest was first staged in Fochabers, in Moray, in 1995.

Speyfest reveals line-up for reboot of event to mark its 25th birthday

A dozen flood warnings are in place for Scotland after several days of heavy downpours.

Scotland braces for more heavy rainfall

Hibs' B team will take on Elgin City at Christie Gillies Park this evening

Hibs hoping to end mini-hoodoo against Elgin City in SPFL Trust Trophy

Live coverage of the latest Scottish Government coronavirus announcement.

Coronavirus Scotland RECAP: Glasgow stays in Level 3

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will give an update at 12.15pm on Friday, May 21. (Photo by Andy Buchanan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Here are all the details of Nicola Sturgeon's Friday coronavirus briefing

Coronavirus in Scotland: Restrictions update announcement from Nicola Sturgeon, when will she speak, how can you watch?

Restrictions update announcement from Nicola Sturgeon, what will she say?

Staff from the Scottish Ambulance Service carry boxes of test kits from a van at a Covid Mobile Testing Unit in a car park in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow. Glasgow and Moray remain in Level 3 restrictions despite the rest of mainland Scotland moving to Level 2 on Monday. Picture date: Tuesday May 18, 2021.

Covid restrictions to be reviewed in East Renfrewshire, Midlothian this week

Here are the 12 areas in Scotland with the most new coronavirus cases between May 8 and May 14.

12 areas in Scotland with the highest coronavirus rates in the last seven days

Cases are continuing to rise in Glasgow

Coronavirus case rates on the rise in Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and Midlothian

A general view of seats at Hampden Park

Scottish Cup final: SFA confirms no fans permitted at Hampden clash

A man wearing a face mask is seen on May 13, 2021 in Elgin. Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images

Glasgow and Moray to remain in level 3 coronavirus restrictions on Monday
Glasgow city and Moray will stay in level three restrictions as the rest of mainland Scotland progresses to level two on Monday, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
Elsa Maishman

Young people are seen queuing outside a mobile vaccine unit on May 13, 2021 in Lossiemouth, Scotland. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Covid vaccine to be offered to all over-18s in some Glasgow areas as cases rise

Here are the top 13 Scottish areas with the highest vaccination rates. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

These are the 14 areas in Scotland with the highest vaccination rates

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed today that most of Scotland, including Edinburgh, will be moving down to Level 2 coronavirus restrictions from next week.

Hugs allowed from Monday as Nicola Sturgeon announces covid easing

Ten lockdown rules changing on May 17 including indoor socialising, hospitality and cinemas.

Hugs and home visits - 10 covid rules set to change on May 17

These are the 11 areas in Scotland with the most new coronavirus cases between April 23 and April 29.

11 areas in Scotland with the highest coronavirus rates in the last seven days

So far 2,811,343 people have received the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccination and 1,263,862 have received their second dose.

One new coronavirus death in Scotland over last 24 hours

A rent freeze has been agreed for Edinburgh's council tenants. (Picture: Ian Rutherford)

Edinburgh's council tenant rent freeze raises an important question – Chas Booth

Were MacAskill’s trips really necessary? - your views

Kenny MacAskill has defended two cross-country trips he made during lockdown, after initially deciding to spend the current lockdown at his home in Moray.

Kenny MacAskill defends 200-mile trips between constituency and second home

Portobello Beach on Friday during the sunshine. Pic: SNS

Temperature in Edinburgh soars to nearly 29c

The Scots and English waged battle against one another at Boroughmuir in 1335.

On this day 1335: Scots defeat English army at Battle of Boroughmuir in Edinburg...

Friday is set to be the warmest day in Edinburgh this week. Pic: David Boutin/Shutterstock

Edinburgh could hit 26c on Friday before thunderstorms

A study of tree rings in the ancient timbers used to build the bell tower at St Giles Cathedral has shed new light on the history of the historic kirk. PIC: HES.

Tree ring study unlocks history of St Giles' Cathedral ahead of 900th anniversar...

Douglas Ross has resigned as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Getty Images)

Who is Douglas Ross and why has he resigned?

Douglas Ross, former Tory MP for Moray

Scottish Tory MP resigns over 'trouble' with Dominic Cummings lockdown trip

Access to the private gardens is restricted to nearby residents who have a key (Conor Riordan/PA)

Edinburgh's private gardens should be open to all in lockdown

The SFRS has released a map of the most vulnerable areas. Picture: SFRS

Extreme wildfire warnings in place in Scotland after 'challenging' weekend blaze...

Spilt Milk founder Lauren McLaughlin is using the arts to empower mothers. Picture: Contributed

Social enterprises welcome start-up grants boost

Police kept members of the public away from the helicopter.

Girl, 9, in 'critical' condition after being airlifted to Edinburgh after three-...

Police kept members of the public away from the helicopter.

Girl, 9, in 'critical' condition after being airlifted to Edinburgh after three-...

Stock image. The girl was flown to Edinburgh in a coastguard helicopter.

Girl, 9, airlifted to Edinburgh after three-vehicle crash in Moray

Stock image. The girl was flown to Edinburgh in a coastguard helicopter.

Girl, 9, airlifted to Edinburgh after three-vehicle crash in Moray

COWBOY CAMPFIRE SOUNDS: Ewan Macintyre

Macintyre’s secret and a hat trick of city gigs

The excavation site at Burghead, Moray, where an important Pictish-era power base is known to have stood. PIC: Contributed.

“Incredible” find made by archaeologists at elite Pictish power centre

Dozens of TSB banks across the country are to go on reduced hours. Picture: PA

In full: 4 Scottish TSB bank branches to close, 71 to go on reduced hours

Dozens of TSB banks across the country are to go on reduced hours. Picture: PA

In full: 4 Scottish TSB bank branches to close, 71 to go on reduced hours

Hannah Darling shows off her Scottish Girls Open title. Pic: TSPL

Hannah Darling takes Scottish Girls Open title with wire-to-wire domination

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly backs Nation of Lifesavers campaign

Scots youngsters to be taught CPR in classroom