Members of the public from across the Highlands are being invited behind the scenes of the justice system at two public open days next month.
Highland Council’s Justice Service will host sessions in Inverness on Wednesday the ninth of September and Golspie the following day.
Visitors can learn about court procedures, sentencing and Justice Social Work, with courtroom tours, interactive case studies and question-and-answer sessions offered in Inverness.
Places for the Inverness events must be booked in advance by emailing cjs.Inverness@highland.gov.uk.
A Highlands and Islands formal Michelin-starred restaurant is set to close at the end of October.
Loch Bay, the seafood venture on Skye, opened in 2016, earning its star just 18 months later and retaining it from 2017.
The owners thanked their staff, suppliers and community for supporting its success.
Michelin recognition is widely regarded as one of fine dining’s most prestigious distinctions.
Around 47,000 children starting Primary One in Scotland next August will receive a free ‘Welcome to School’ backpack.
The lightweight bags, made from durable recycled materials, will be available in several colours. Each will contain stationery, a water bottle and resources to help children practise reading, writing and maths at home.
Reflective piping, storage compartments, a name-tag space and a window for a personal drawing will also be included.
Children, families and teachers are testing the design before it is finalized.
Ross County plays its second game in the league stage of the Scottish Challenge Cup tonight, when it takes on Highland League club Banks O'Dee at the Global Energy Stadium in Dingwall.
County won its first match against Elgin City, while Banks O'Dee lost its first game against Peterhead.
Kick off tonight is at 7.45.
