Inverness

Ranked as the best city in Scotland for quality of life, Inverness has grown rapidly in terms of population and economy. The site of historic battles including Culloden, it is the most northerly city in the UK. Sitting at the mouth of the River Ness, Inverness is a popular tourist destination and hosts cultural events and festivals.

TransportBig Profile: David Horne, Virgin Trains East Coast

Horne keeps Virgin Trains East Coast on track for successful new era

Police ScotlandFour arrested after counterfeit banknotes were distributed in Inverness

The group, aged between 16 and 25, will appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Wednesday after being arrested.

Raigmore HospitalFlu outbreak shuts ward at Raigmore Hospital in Highlands to new admissions

NHS Highland said the move at Ward 2C at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has been taken as a precaution after three patients tested positive for the virus.

Transport'Record' year for Highlands and Islands Airports

The Scottish government-owned regional airport operator said 1,606,168 people passed through its 11 airport terminals last year, up 10.6 per cent – 154,375 - on 2015, which was also a record year

ScotrailCommuter chaos 2: Signalling issues at Haymarket cause delays on rush hour Scotrail trains

As the Forth Road Bridge remained closed, commuters turning to trains didn't fare much better.

Tilda SwintonMarvel's Scottish connections explored as blockbuster gets set to film across the country

The new Avengers film is to be made in Scotland and here are other connections to our land.

Financial ServicesFairfield complete first property debt deals in Scotland

Fairfield, which is backed by US-based investment manager Oaktree Capital Management, said it has now completed two debt refinance deal for Scottish-based businesses with a combined property value of £31m

Scottish festivals7 for '17- the best of the fests across Scotland this year

T in The Park might be taking a break, but there's still a packed festival calendar happening across Scotland in 2017.

Scarlett JohanssonNew £400m Marvel blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War to be shot in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Movie chiefs are due to start filming key scenes with big screen superstars from next month in £10m boost to Scottish economy.

Young Scot AwardsLittle gem Chelsea won over singer Adele with her bracelets, now she's up for a Young Scot Award win for her hospital charity work

Chelsea Duncan hopes to win a Young Scot Award after her massive fundraising efforts for Archie - who she said transformed her time in hospital.

InvernessBody discovered during search for missing Dutch hillwalker in Highlands

Police confirmed that the body of a man has been found and Cornelius Hendrick Van Der Wetering's family have been informed of the discovery.

HeritageScotland's wartime marriage records to be made available for the first time

THE records will be released online as a series of digtial images.

CoastguardWatch Coastguard helicopter pluck injured climbers from Ben Nevis

Footage of the team's latest rescue mission has been released, as a couple were stranded up the UK's highest mountain.

Missing peopleDutch hillwalker missing in the Highlands for eight days

Concerns are growing for the 54-year-old tourist, who was last seen in the Glen Affric area.

InvernessPolice appeal for help after man battered in horror New Year's Day attack

The victim of the early-morning assault in Inverness has been left with permanent injuries.

Discover ScotlandScotland named number 2 country in the world to visit in 2017

Rough Guides has named Scotland the second top country to visit in 2017, beating out countries like Canada and Portugal.

Scottish festivalsTop live music events of 2017: We'll have no T in the Park this year but there's still plenty to look forward to

DAILY RECORD looks ahead to some of the unmissable concerts and festivals for music fans in the new year.

Amy MacdonaldAmy Macdonald thrilled to sell out home gig as she pens new tracks for new album

The Scottish star is releasing her first new album since 2012 and can't wait for fans to hear what she has been doing.

RallyingA night for the rising stars of rallying

Young rally aces have been honoured in a special ceremony at the end of the 2016 season.

WeatherStorm Barbara set to batter Scotland with winds up to 90mph expected

The storm is expected to hit on Friday with parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland also set to be hit.

HamiltonDealership acquisitions lift Park's of Hamilton profits

Hamilton-based group said acquisitions of Macrae & Dick and Menzies Motors in January added £47m to revenues and £1m to operation profit in the 2016 year to March 31 with motor sales overall up 25% to £523.3m

Financial ServicesInsider special report: Factoring/Invoice finance

Writing for Scottish Business Insider, Victoria Masterson finds finance solutions keeping the cash flowing

Highland CouncilMotown legend Martha Reeves delighted couple when she 'gatecrashed' wedding in Easter Ross

Martha fully embraced the celebrations, dancing in the ceilidh and singing Auld Lang Syne.

Glasgow Royal InfirmaryFury as Glasgow hospital charges disabled patients £1 to use wheelchairs

The wheelchairs are tied up like trollies and you have to pay £1 to use them at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.