The findings of the Scottish Small Producer Access to Abattoirs Report highlight the challenges facing producers who require ‘private kill’ services.
A limited number of pharmacies are in operation in Aberdeenshire and Moray over the May Day holiday.
Isolated heavy showers on Sunday afternoon will give a risk of localised flooding in some areas.
The main group to benefit will be carers aged 16-19 in full-time “advanced” education and carers aged over 20 in full-time education at any level.
Torrential downpours during the past week exacerbated sub-layer problems and made it extremely difficult to correct the issue,
A desire to cut carbon emissions, improve health and keep children safe as they walk to school in Forres has seen award recognition for Judith Binney.
The Glenglassaugh Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy will host the world-famous Red Arrows Aerobatic Team on Saturday, June 22
Severe wet weather conditions over the past weekend has exacerbated problems found with the sub-base layer during construction work.
Mr Yousaf said was facing two motions of no confidence and the likelihood of being forced from office if he chose to stay.
The full road closure will remain in place for a further 24 hours to allow the site to dry out before a new surface is laid.
Two men drove through a fence in a bid to escape before dumping the vehicle on a nearby public footpath where it was recovered by police.
Having a big vision and set of values that encourage acts of kindness was central to Findochty Primary School’s award nomination.
Nine environmental projects including one at Lower Mill of Tynet Farm have each received a share in £126,000 Crown Estate Scotland funding
A charity which supported over 500 local youngsters last year alone providing school uniforms and winter clothing has been recognised for its efforts.
Upgrades will be carried out on the two roundabouts at Lhanbryde and at the roundabout approaches overnight from 7.30pm under traffic light control.
MSP Douglas Ross is to table a no confidence vote at Holyrood after the ending of the Bute House agreement deal.
UPDATE: The road has now reopened as of 7.30am to traffic in both directions
Scotland’s largest local government union, UNISON, says strike preparations could begin as early as next week if agreed conditions are not met.
The A941 between Rothes and Elgin closed is closed on the section between Rothes and Fogwatt due to a serious road traffic collision.
Diversions due to roadworks taking place on the A96 mean that an abnormal load moving on Sunday will also have to use the diversion route.