Former health secretary Michael Matheson says cutting Scotland’s NHS boards from 14 to two will not in itself deliver improved outcomes for patients.

Five crime novels, including two debuts, have been shortlisted for this year’s McIlvanney Prize ahead of the Bloody Scotland festival.

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Mr Eljamel was a consultant neurosurgeon at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee

Four in ten Scots use cash to control their spending as campaigners warn that disappearing bank branches and ATMs are making notes and coins harder to access.

A Highlands MSP has written to First Minister John Swinney asking him to accelerate the construction of the proposed Nairn bypass.

An organic fruit and vegetable company is closing its doors after nearly three decades.

The public body hosted an information event on plans for installing an improved storm overflow chamber oas part of a £500m improvement programme.

Mikeysline is calling on communities to break the stigma around speaking out in times of need.

A new community trust aimed at supporting people across Nairn is set to be launched this week.