Fire at historic Old Mill Inn in Aberdeenshire was deliberate say police probing blaze

Police in Fort William said that a 29-year-old male was arrested and charged with vandalism, wilful fireraising and a break-in at Lochaber High School in the Camaghael area in the morning of March 15.The incidents happened at around between 3am and 7am on Kilmallie Road and the school.The man is due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on March 16.

Police are calling for witnesses after a car was set on fire at a Scots high school.Emergency services in Fort William were called to the scene of the blaze at Lochaber High School in the Camaghael area around 6am this morning, March 15.Around 7am officers received reports of a break-in at the school.Scottish Fire and Rescue managed to extinguish the blaze and police have confirmed the fire is being treated as deliberate.Thankfully no one was injured in the incident.Officers are looking for

new Scottish Labour leader used his first major policy speech today to argue it was a "moral imperative" that teenagers in their senior years are not left behind because of classroom closures during lockdown.The Glasgow MSP - who yesterday revealed he would challenge Nicola Sturgeon for her seat in May - said his party would put a "national recovery plan" at the heart of his election campaign.And he claimed "old arguments" about the timing of a possible referendum on Scottish independence would

racist words and set four vehicles ablaze in a vicious attack on a Scots business.The words 'P**i" and 'black', alongside a giant penis, were painted on the side of a container at the Loanhead Car Sales in Midlothian around 5.10am on Saturday March 13.Four motors were also torched in petrol attacks leaving the vehicles absolutely gutted.Shock pictures show the remnants of the two vans, a Ford Target and a Ford Custom, along with the shells of a Vauxhall Astra and a BMW one series.Business

cooking shows on TV is set to return to our screens this month.

Cops have launched a probe after a property was set on fire in Aberdeen.Fire fighters tackled the blaze on Golf Road in the city last night around 11.50pm.Police have now launched an investigation and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.No one was injured in the incident.Sergeant Terence Brady said: “Fortunately no one was injured but damage was caused to the property and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.“Anyone with information about what happened

crash on a major Scots road that put four youths in hospital.Two 14-year-old girls were seriously injured in the smash that followed a police pursuit, while two boys in the car - aged 14 and 16 - were also treated for minor injuries .They were said to be travelling in the Vauxhall Corsa which crashed on the A90 near St Madoes, Perthshire, after allegedly failing to stop for police on February 20.The four were rushed to Ninewells hospital in Dundee for treatment after the crash that caused chaos

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The state of the region’s mental health support for young people has branded a “scandal” as more than 1,000 referrals still wait for treatment.According to the latest data on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) from Public Health Scotland, Forth Valley still has the worst rate in Scotland for cases being dealt with during the 18-week target period.Only 37.4 per cent were seen within that

St Johnstone FC with a civic reception for their 2021 Betfred Cup triumph.Provost Dennis Melloy announced the news at a meeting of Perth and Kinross Council on March 10.He opened the special meeting to set this year’s budget by congratulating Saints on their recent win.Provost Melloy told councillors: “Members, before we move on to today’s business I’m sure you would like me to take this opportunity to publicly congratulate St Johnstone FC on successfully bringing the Scottish League Cup to

Lockdown restrictions may be about to ease in Scotland, but there is still uncertainty surrounding the UK jobs market after the latest figures showed unemployment across the country has reached 1.74 million.The travel and tourism sectors have seen a larger fall in employment levels than others, with many still on furlough and facing an unpredictable future once the UK Government scheme ends on September 30, 2021.The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicts that UK unemployment will reach

The incident occurred around 9.25pm on Thursday, March 4, at a property on Ettrick Street when two men entered the property and seriously assaulted a 34-year-old man before setting fire to a vehicle outside of the property. The victim was taken to Wishaw General Hospital with serious injuries and the fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Scottish independence referendum could take place "as early as late 2021", according to SNP MP Ian Blackford.The Westminster leader for the Scottish National Party said, however, that the first priority of the Scottish Government is tackling the Covid crisis.Blackford explained the "key" would be putting in place circumstances which would allow for an independence vote to be held.He said: "I want to see that referendum happen as quickly as is practically possible, I think it's in everybody's

Solace Scotland are delighted to once again be sponsoring the Sunday Mail Young Scot Unsung Hero Award. As the professional association representing Chief Executives and Senior Managers in local authorities, we are committed to supporting all of Scotland’s young people and the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards is a great opportunity to shine a light on some of their amazing accomplishments.

iOS and Android.Council leader Douglas Reid (SNP) said: "We are one of the first in Scotland to do the local gift card – we have 140 local businesses signed up to that."He said young people will spend the money with businesses based in the area and can even get a haircut as barbers are signed up.The Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse politician said it was a huge hit over Christmas and traders reported a boost.The family gift card award was signed off today along with a number of new schemes as part

53% of people, excluding don’t knows, backing independence.Until the weekend, over twenty polls in a row showed support for independence to be in the lead.This trend ended after a Survation poll by the Sunday Mail showed it was now tied at 50/50.A new poll for ITV’s Tonight programme, carried out by Savanta ComRes, again records a lead for independence.However, although the 53-47 shows a six point leader, it is closer than in previous polls.ITV also reported that 71% believed the country would

University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture has admitted culling thousands of the animals after experimental work was put on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic last year.The university revealed the mass cull came in 2020, when it used more than 12,000 live fish in its “vital” quest to tackle issues like food security and conservation.But the figures, revealed in a Freedom of Information request, were branded “disappointing” by activists campaigning for an end to all animal testing in

Aberdeen.Emergency services raced to the scene on Pitmedden Road at around 4pm on Monday, March 1.Thick plumes of black smoke have filled the sky and can be seen from miles around, local reports claim.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday

Ewan McGregor wants Scots heroin users to try a drug-free treatment to break the cycle of addiction.The actor, who played Mark Renton in Trainspotting, urged the Scottish Government to investigate neuro electric therapy after narrating a documentary charting successful trials in the US.NET was developed in the 70s by Hong Kong-based Scots surgeon Meg Patterson, whose previous patients included rock stars Eric Clapton, Keith Moon and Boy George.It uses tiny pulses of electrical currents to

Emergency services raced to the scene after the two vehicles collided on the B794 near Haugh of Urr, Kirkcudbrightshire in Dumfries and Galloway.Police sealed off the area and two men and two women were taken to hospital for treatment.Officers advised drivers to avoid the area at around 5pm, but the road has now reopened.