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Gordonstoun teacher Dan McLean at an excavation site where the remains of what is thought to be a medieval Viking church about 1,000 years old was discovered

30 Scottish surnames with Viking roots

Calum Thomas Jamieson outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man who tried to rape student at college campus jailed

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton on the campaign trail

Economic growth is top of the election agenda - Alex Cole-Hamilton

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We must give Scots choice at the end of life - Alex Cole-Hamilton

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War threatens energy security - Sue Webber

Ellie Haddington as Lana Muir in Shetland series 10

BBC ‘makes Shetland series 11 decision’ - and fans will love it

With cast members, both old and new, here is the full cast of Shetland Series 10.

Full Shetland cast and all of the guest stars in the new series

Ashley Jensen in Shetland series 10

Who is in the cast of Shetland and full list of guest stars

Ashley Jensen (L) and Alison O'Donnell (R) in Shetland series 10

Full Shetland cast and all of the guest stars in the new series

Funded work might include performance, visual art, film, design, or other creative disciplines that reflect local identity and participation

Culture Collective fund opens - Angus Robertson

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion is now fully open to all patients. (Google Maps)

SNP’s 17-year reign of failure on health - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Lucinda Bruce Gardyne with Patrick Grant

Honorary degrees for actress, food entrepreneur and cultural leader at QMU gradu...

Inspired by birds, built from memory, A Journey of Flight is a show about flow, migration and memory

A journey of flight brings Shetland’s skies and stories to dance base

Child learning water safety skills

Pools in Edinburgh dive into life-saving lessons for Drowning Prevention Week

These are some of the areas of Scotland where house prices are rising fastest, by up to 18.2 per cent a year

The 9 places in Scotland where houses prices are rising fastest

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Mosquitoes in Scotland add to the misery of midges - Susan Dalgety
The first thing I pack when I head off to Malawi for work or Greece for my holidays is mosquito repellent. I am allergic to the little horrorsnote-0.
Susan Dalgety

The mosquitoes have reached all our coasts, even in the far north

There may be a new summer menace but it won’t beat the midgie - Susan Morriaon

Rain and wind are expected today

Met Office map shows where 70mph winds could hit UK

The Pines - Shetland kitchen

Dandara launches two new show homes with family living in mind

Scotland is poised to capture a £4bn share of the global space economy, with strong capabilities in satellite manufacturing, launch services, and data analysis (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Scotland's future in space - Angus Robertson

Helena Kay: have sax will travel

Saxophonist appears at venue as performer and music fan

Preston Lodge Pipe Band performing at last year's Championships.

Countdown to the world’s largest schools pipe band competition

People walk in rain and high winds.

Watch: Storm Éowyn to hit UK this week - what is a weather bomb?

The now open runways at Manchester Airport.

Watch: Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings

Family play on snow covered hill.

Watch: Weather map shows how wintry showers will affect UK tonight

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Stock image of car being pushed out of snow.

Watch: Snow map shows when and where snow will fall tonight
Snow map shows when and where snow will fall in the UK this evening, with Met Office amber and yellow snow warnings in place.
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Fiddler Chris Stout and singer songwriter Kris Drever

North Berwick to welcome iconic folk duo

Donna Marie Woodhouse had an incredibly close encounter with a pod of orcas.

Watch: Woman films surreal up-close encounter with majestic orca pod

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain

A jogger makes their way through fog on a frosty morning.

Watch: 'Wonky weather' as temperatures drop to -7C and warnings issued

Flapper skate attacks Paul Hutchison's boat.

Watch: Rare fish rams and punctures fisherman’s boat off Shetland

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Edinburgh Care Home Residents Enjoy a Visit from Miniature Shetland Ponies

Resident Joyce Shand with one of the ponies

Edinburgh care home residents enjoy a visit from miniature Shetland ponies

Striking footage shows a decommissioned oil rig being demolished with a controlled explosion, at Kishorn Port Limited's dry dock facility in Strathcarron, Wester Ross, Scotland

Watch dramatic moment oil rig is blown up in controlled explosion

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and Liberal Democrat deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain during a visit to Craigie's Farm in South Queensferry to launch the party's General Election manifesto

Care is at the heart of who we are - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Group Managing Director Polly Staveley.

Edinburgh insurance broker expands Scottish presence with acquisition

Macular Society support group members attend their local support group for friendship and advice

£45K grant offers boost for sight loss services in Scotland

Eskbank Gardens.

Last chance to buy in final phase at Midlothian development

A flight from Edinburgh to Shetland was forced to divert back to the Scottish capital due to heavy snow.

Heavy snow forces Loganair flight from Edinburgh to make U-turn

Vikings from the Shetland South Mainland Up Helly Aa Jarl Squad lead the torchlight procession through Edinburgh city centre, the opening event for the Hogmanay celebrations., on December 29.

12 dazzling pictures capturing torchlight procession through city centre

A weather warning for wind has been issued for Edinburgh.

Met Office issues yellow warning for high winds

Alison O'Donnell and Ashley Jensen play Tosh and Ruth in the new series of Shetland. Picture: Mark Mainz

Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell lift the lid on the reboot of Shetland

The Rosebank oil field in Scotland have been given development and production consent by the NSTA despite pushback from campaigners. (Credit: Getty Images)

Breaking Rosebank oil field given go-ahead despite pushback from activists

Climate campaigners will march through Edinburgh next week, joining a global day of action against fossil fuels. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Climate campaigners to take to streets in protest against fossil fuels

Here’s everything you need to know about Badminton Horse Trials today

Badminton Horse Trials - everything you need know today

Martin Compston and Phil MacHugh will be reunited for the new show Northern Fling.

Martin Compston reunites with Phil MacHugh for Norway travel show

Alison O'Donnell and Ashley Jensen on the set of the new series of Shetland. Picture: Mark Mainz

Shetland: First look at Ashley Jensen on set as new cast members are revealed

The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images

Earthquake hits Wales with a magnitude of 3.7

Shetland pianist Amy Laurenson has been crowned Scotland’s best young traditional musician. Picture: Alan Peebles

Shetland pianist Amy Laurenson crowned Scotland’s best young trad musician

Photo by Arch White

Couple swim 370km for charity one year after son's suicide

Ashley Jensen will take on the new lead role in Shetland when the series returns next year.

Shetland: Ashley Jensen to take over lead role in hit BBC crime drama

Christie Grahame, left, with his friend Jock Hunter who was shot dead while parachuting into Arnhem during the Second World War

The lost life of Jock Hunter from Hawick, a man I never knew, still saddens me

The Scots Trad Music Awards will be returning to the Caird Hall in Dundee next month.

Contenders revealed for 20th Scots Trad Music Awards

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Douglas Henshall on leaving Shetland TV series - your views online

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