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John Mackinnon was killed in the Skye shooting tragedy — John MacKinnon died in a shooting at his home in Teangue on the Isle of Skye.

Skye murder accused blames his alleged victims for triggering path to violence

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A psychiatrist was giving evidence at the High Court murder trial of Finlay MacDonald.

By Dave Finlay

Farmers protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax rules in the recent Budget.

North and north-east farmers join UK-wide protest over tax changes

Nigel Farage and Jeremy Clarkson also pitch in as inheritance tax furore reaches London.

By Keith Findlay

Orkney farmers gathered in Orkney Auction Mart this morning, Image; Andrew Stewart / DC Thomson

Orkney farmers pack out mart to protest ‘anti-farming’ Budget

Isles farmers gather at local auction mart in solidarity with marches taking place in London against changes to inheritance tax.

By Andrew Stewart, Local Democracy Reporter

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Young Aberdeen star Cammy Wilson urged to keep up the good work after impressive debut for Highland League Keith

Maroons boss Craig Ewen was delighted by on-loan Aberdeen winger's impressive debut at the weekend.

By Paul Third

The new owners, AviAlliance, is a private airport investor and operator, and already has a number of airports across the world in its portfolio including Athens International Airport, Dusseldorf, Hamburg and San Juan Airport in Puerto Rico.

Rebecca Buchan: Could Aberdeen International Airport’s buyout hold the key to the north-east’s success?

Right now, everyone who has a stake in the city, whether they own or operate a business here, live here or are part of the city council which governs here, should be doing everything in their power to encourage more people to come to live and work here.

By Rebecca Buchan

Gordon & MacPhail chief executive Phillip White. Image: Spey

Gordon & MacPhail boss explains profits plunge of £13 million for Elgin whisky producer

Chief executive Phillip White is confident for the future despite a "tough" second half of the last financial year.

By Alex Banks

Julie Stuart is one of the three sisters who work at Marshall's Farm Shop and Kitchen. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Three sisters behind Marshall’s Farm Shop, butchery and restaurant

The family-run restaurant opened off the A96 in 2021, and has become a staple lunch spot.

By Joanna Bremner

Street hubs could replace Inverness city centre's phone boxes. Image: Clarke Cooper/DC Thomson/Google

Inverness planning: Phone boxes to be replaced by ‘street hubs’ with chargers and bid for city centre holiday lets

The latest planning update is here.

By Stuart Findlay

Aberdeen's Ante Palaversa celebrates scoring to make it 3-2 against Hearts at Pittodrie. Image: SNS

Aberdeen midfielder Ante Palaversa lifts lid on relationship with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Aberdeen midfielder Palaversa was signed by Guardiola for English Premier League giants Manchester City in a £6 million move in 2019 - and detailed his frequent phone calls with the legendary manager.

By Sean Wallace