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Susanne Ramacher-Smichtz, Kenneth MacKenzie and Hugh Maclellan told The P&J supercars and mass tourism are “ruining” their quality of life.
David Knight: Mobile phones can be both a blessing and a curse but regulations around underage usage need to be tightened
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Man attacked by group of three males in Oban assault and robbery
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Three people flown to safety after being cut off by tide in Highlands
Coastguard and RNLI were all involved in the rescue.
Free ferries for under-22s to begin next week across islands
It is hoped it will give young islanders the chance to "access opportunities".
WATCH: One man taken to hospital after fire at Kintore industrial estate
The public were asked to stay away from the area and local residents were asked to keep their windows and doors shut.
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New pictures show Junners has been completely demolished – and now they’ve started on Elgin nightclub the Jailhouse
South Street in Elgin has been a hive of activity - demolition work started earlier this year.
‘I travelled 600 miles to turn derelict Kemnay stables into multi-million-pound whisky distillery’
Drinks industry veteran, Jonathan Dunne, has lifted the lid on his ambitious plans to save the Fetternear Stable from ruin and turn into a destination for visitors.
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