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Hoax caller who forced Ross-shire school evacuation 'is identified'

Hoax caller who forced Ross-shire school evacuation 'is identified'

Hoax caller who forced Ross-shire school evacuation 'is identified'

16 November 2023

Parents of pupils evacuated from a Ross-shire secondary school after a 'prank' call have been told that police have identified the caller.


WATCH: 'Family are concerned and upset' following the 'very violent' murder of Highland dad

WATCH: 'Family are concerned and upset' following the 'very violent' murder of Highland dad

WATCH: 'Family are concerned and upset' following the 'very violent' murder of Highland dad

16 November 2023

Police state that they 'need to establish why Ross died at this property and that is the focus of this investigation'


Forensics tent appears outside house where Highland dad was murdered

Forensics tent appears outside house where Highland dad was murdered

Forensics tent appears outside house where Highland dad was murdered

15 November 2023

"I don't know why Ross was at that address and why he became the victim of this crime," Detective Chief Inspector Martin MacDougall said.


Child porn man caught after Wester Ross raid awaits fate

Child porn man caught after Wester Ross raid awaits fate

Child porn man caught after Wester Ross raid awaits fate

15 November 2023

A man found to have downloaded child pornography after a Wester Ross home was raided was told by a sheriff he was 'either stupid or determined'.


Liverpool connection to brutal murder of Inverness dad

Liverpool connection to brutal murder of Inverness dad

Liverpool connection to brutal murder of Inverness dad

15 November 2023

CCTV footage from Dalneigh and other parts of Inverness is being inspected in a bid to track down two men.


Police renew appeal for information as Highland murder investigation continues

Police renew appeal for information as Highland murder investigation continues

Police renew appeal for information as Highland murder investigation continues

15 November 2023

The investigation is being led by officers from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team.


Highland murder hunt police search for evidence

Highland murder hunt police search for evidence

Highland murder hunt police search for evidence

15 November 2023

Police hunting the killer of Highland dad Ross MacGillivray are continuing extensive inquiries in the city.


Tributes paid to 'loving husband and doting father' amid murder investigation in Highlands

Tributes paid to 'loving husband and doting father' amid murder investigation in Highlands

Tributes paid to 'loving husband and doting father' amid murder investigation in Highlands

15 November 2023

A family statement said he was 'loved by his family and friends and all who met him'.


Ross-shire woman felt sure abuser 'would come back and kill her'

Ross-shire woman felt sure abuser 'would come back and kill her'

Ross-shire woman felt sure abuser 'would come back and kill her'

14 November 2023

He subjected his victims to terrifying attacks – and now awaits sentence next month.


Murder inquiry into death of 36-year-old man in Inverness

Murder inquiry into death of 36-year-old man in Inverness

Murder inquiry into death of 36-year-old man in Inverness

13 November 2023

He has been named as Ross MacGillivray from Inverness.


Brave off duty Highland policeman leapt out of car to tackle armed man

Brave off duty Highland policeman leapt out of car to tackle armed man

Brave off duty Highland policeman leapt out of car to tackle armed man

12 November 2023

A brave Highland policeman who was driving home with young family leapt out of his car to tackle armed man.


'Positive line of enquiry' over malicious call that triggered Ross-shire school evacuation

'Positive line of enquiry' over malicious call that triggered Ross-shire school evacuation

'Positive line of enquiry' over malicious call that triggered Ross-shire school evacuation

10 November 2023

POLICE probing a malicious hoax call that sparked evacuation of a Ross-shire secondary school are following 'a positive line of enquiry'.


Ross-shire crofter's heartfelt plea after sheep attack: 'It's not the dog's fault, it's the owner's responsibility'

Ross-shire crofter's heartfelt plea after sheep attack: 'It's not the dog's fault, it's the owner's responsibility'

Ross-shire crofter's heartfelt plea after sheep attack: 'It's not the dog's fault, it's the owner's responsibility'

09 November 2023

The distressing attack by an unleashed dog that resulted in the death of a Ross-shire crofter's sheep was caught on camera by a passer-by.


Black Isle dangerous driver had worst record for driving while banned ever seen by Inverness sheriff

Black Isle dangerous driver had worst record for driving while banned ever seen by Inverness sheriff

Black Isle dangerous driver had worst record for driving while banned ever seen by Inverness sheriff

05 November 2023

Dangerous driver jailed after Inverness sheriff tells him he has worst driving while banned record ever to come before her.


Police appeal for information after car vandalised in Alness

Police appeal for information after car vandalised in Alness

Police appeal for information after car vandalised in Alness

04 November 2023

The incident occurred on October 12.


Break-in and theft of money at Tain garden centre sparks police appeal

Break-in and theft of money at Tain garden centre sparks police appeal

Break-in and theft of money at Tain garden centre sparks police appeal

27 October 2023

A three-figure sum of money was stolen during the break-in at the R&B Garden Centre in Morangie Road.


'There is simply no excuse for watching children being brutalised for his own gratification'

'There is simply no excuse for watching children being brutalised for his own gratification'

'There is simply no excuse for watching children being brutalised for his own gratification'

27 October 2023

The sheriff had to intervene following comments from the public.


Man shouted threats at former good friend across a Ross-shire street, court told

Man shouted threats at former good friend across a Ross-shire street, court told

Man shouted threats at former good friend across a Ross-shire street, court told

26 October 2023

A fall-out between neighbours and former good friends led to one appearing at Inverness Sheriff Court for threatening behaviour.


Support for Highland businesses to help combat crime

Support for Highland businesses to help combat crime

Support for Highland businesses to help combat crime

25 October 2023

Shoplifting and staff abuse will be among the areas looked at.


County lines operation by police targets cuckooing by drug dealers in Highlands

County lines operation by police targets cuckooing by drug dealers in Highlands

County lines operation by police targets cuckooing by drug dealers in Highlands

24 October 2023

Police Scotland reported on the success of a recent UK-wide initiative to target drug dealers who exploit vulnerable young people by cuckooing


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