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πŸ“» Covering Highland, Moray, Aberdeenshire and beyond. @IRNAwards News Team of the Year 2022 πŸ† Got a story? πŸ“ž 01463 227740 πŸ“§ news @mfr .co.uk or DM us

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The Duke & Duchess of Rothesay arrive in Burghead ahead of a visit to the North of Scotland to see those working with young people supporting mental health and improved access to the outdoors.
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πŸ‘‘ Pupils at @BurgheadPrimary are explaining what the Prince and Princess were talking to them about, including how Kate hurt her finger recently, while playing on the trampoline! We’re also hearing how the Duchess of Rothesay helped console a little boy who fell
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πŸŽ₯ They heard more about what @OutfitMoray do in the community and even had a go on some bikes. 🚴 CEO Tony Brown tells us if he was worried when they went round the course.
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Games of Thrones actress Rose Leslie arrives at church for her wedding to co-star Kit Harrington. Pic by PA Images
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πŸŽ₯As @theSNP launch their Highland manifesto, @_KateForbes says they can illustrate why having full powers in Scotland will make the biggest difference in the upcoming election. She spoke to our reporter @96liam_ross in Inverness.
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πŸŽ₯ Outlander author @Writer_DG is telling us how she feels about being back in the Highlands. Organised by @InverOutlanders , she’ll speak at an @EdenCourt event tomorrow. Diana says she’s looking forward to meeting fans and tells us what Scotland means to her.
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SNP Westminster Leader @IanBlackfordMP is at the #PutitothePeopleMarch and is telling our reporter @GeorgieProRadio why he's calling for a #PeoplesVote πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί
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SNP Westminster Leader @IanBlackfordMP tells me why he’s calling for a #PeoplesVote at the #PutittothePeople protest:
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1 year
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived back at Balmoral following a short service at Crathie Kirk to remember the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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8 years
#ICTFC fans stay behind to join in the League Cup party - and Paul Quinn duly obliges #Staggies
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8 years
Rescuers searching for Loch Ness canoeist reportedly in difficulty find him in a pub enjoying fish & chips, unaware of searches for him.
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⚽️ John McLeod says he never thought he’d get the chance to potentially face Celtic in a @BuckieThistle top following nearly 6 years out and 3 hip operations. After his lengthy spell out injured, he’s desperate to make the most of it in Sunday’s @ScottishCup clash at Parkhead.
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πŸŽ₯MSPs are being sworn in at Holyrood this morning πŸ—£Several languages are being used including Gaelic, German, Arabic and Zimbabwean Shona πŸ‘‹πŸ»Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP @KarenAdamSNP made her affirmation using BSL
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Heading into the home straight from #Golspie to @brorarangers is Steven MacKay @cuptie_mackay10 πŸ‘πŸ½ massive effort from him and those in support
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πŸŽ₯ @HumzaYousaf feels it’s β€œunacceptable” the UK Government continues to sell weapons to Israel. Speaking in Dingwall, he’s calling for an immediate end to arms sales from the UK to Israel as more than 600 legal experts write to the PM saying it must stop.
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8 years
#Lossiemouth High's Mr Scott wins Teacher Of The Year at @MorayFirthRadio Community Awards 2016
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6 years
#Moray seal tries boarding #Lossiemouth boat to escape killer whales
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⚽️ Caithness based Tartan Army members have started their 1,350 mile trip for #euro2024 in a campervan. Martin Nicolson from Dunnet tells us how he’s feeling about Scotland’s chances and sharing a motorhome with seven others!
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πŸŽ₯: Flowers are being laid at Elgin Bus Station after a 58 year old driver died following an assault. A Stagecoach North Scotland spokesperson said they were β€œshocked and saddened” by the incident, and offered condolences to the family πŸ‘‡
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3 years
πŸ’· @ScotTories want the NHS to get an extra Β£325million to treat mental health problems. πŸ“ˆTheir latest #SP21 election pledge would see mental health services get a 10% share of NHS funding, instead of the current 8%. πŸ—£Leader @Douglas4Moray says it’s personal for himπŸ‘‡
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🐝 More than 150,000 bees have been found in the bedroom ceiling of an Inverness home. Three different colonies were discovered, with one of them thought to have been there for up to 7 years. πŸ“ΈLoch Ness Honey Company
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πŸŽ₯ Former FM @AlexSalmond says he feels a β€œgreat deal of anger” towards the current progress on dualling the A9 and the A96. ▢️ While he was leader, the SNP pledged to dual the Inverness to Perth road by 2025. The Scottish Government now say this is β€œunachievable.”
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3 years
The police are trying to find Kathryn Woods (29) who’s been reported missing in Nairn. She was last seen yesterday evening and was wearing a green jacket.
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#Moray Firth dolphins racing boat off #Caithness coast caught close-up on camera. #Wick man talks to @MorayFirthRadio
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In case you’re heading to the Inverness Highland Games - and happen to see @Stoltman_Tom or @Luke_Stoltman - you might want to avoid these regular questions if you fancy a chat with them πŸ€”
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β€œHas the man never been to the panto?” ▢️ @Ross_Greer is speaking with @Political_AlanS after calling Douglas Ross a β€œbigot” for his comments regarding the Elgin Library Drag Queen Story Hour
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Nicola Sturgeon: I will take the steps necessary to make sure Scotland will have a choice at the end of this process #Brexit
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6 years
#GOLSPIE WILDFIRE: another overnighter for @fire_scot crews. Here’s the latest from @JMacDonald_SFRS
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WATCH: Firefighters tackle a blaze above the Primark on Bridge Street, Inverness. Road closures and diversions still in place πŸŽ₯ Cameron Macleod
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πŸŽ₯ Marcus tells us how he feels about retuning to his old school and how he’s feeling ahead of the 4th round tie on Sunday.
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6 years
The All Under One Banner protest in Inverness report 14,000 people marched for independence through the city today #AUOBInverness
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⚽️ @ClunyPrimarySch pupils received coaching sessions today from @BuckieThistle midfielder Marcus Goodall, ahead of the Moray side’s @ScottishCup tie with Celtic. With many of them heading to Glasgow for Sunday’s game, there’s excitement and optimism ahead of the match πŸ‘‡
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#MFRAwards 'teacher of the year' Catriona Gray @DrakiesPS "...I've got a job that I love & am devoted to..." ❀️
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9 years
FOUND Police say 10 year old Callum Ross has been traced in Inverness tonight http://t.co/HVSMEyYNe0
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Army name "capable young soldier" who died on Monday
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πŸŽ₯ Alex Salmond arrives at court ahead of next month's trial for attempted rape & sexual assault. The former First Minister's appearing at the High Court in Glasgow for a preliminary hearing. He denies all the charges against him.
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🌈 WATCH: We caught up with some #proudness marchers asking them what #Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ means to them and why they came along today πŸ‘‡ #ProudNess
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Mark Ridgers says he β€œcan’t ask for any more” from Inverness fans or staff in penning a new deal with #ICTFC until the end of season 2021-22.
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Scotland’s Deputy FM insists the upcoming general election has come at an β€œexcellent moment” for the SNP. Speaking at a croft near Farr, @_KateForbes was asked if recent updates in Operation Branchform and Michael Matheson facing suspension has affected their campaign launch.
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7 years
Final end-of-season lap before summer interrupted, as #ICTFC fans direct their anger at the board following relegation to the Championship
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7 years
Some very kind words from Sandy McLeod following his #MFRAward for 'volunteer of the year' - wishing @MFRCashforKids all the best
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6 years
Positive messages are being left on the Kessock Bridge in a bid to reduce the suicide numbers
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3 years
WATCH: wildlife photographer @highland_andy captured this footage of his near neighbours 🦑 Read more on Andy’s work -
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⚽️ More than Β£157,000 of UK Government funding will help @ICTFC_Community redevelop unused @Inverness_Royal grass pitches into a football hub. ▢️ We’re hearing how @ICTWFC and grassroots sports in the Highlands will benefit from the investment πŸ‘‡
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#Staggies chairman Roy MacGregor hails the combined Ross County management & staff who are now based at the club who’ve helped deliver promotion back to the Premiership πŸ†
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πŸŽ₯⚽️ @BuckieThistle have the game of their lives to look forward to - a @ScottishCup visit to Celtic in January πŸ† Delighted Buckie boss Graeme Stewart tells our sports reporter @DGallowaySport he’s trying to keep his players’ feet on the ground.
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5 years
"There will be another Scottish independence referendum and I will make a prediction today that Scotland will vote for independence and we will become an independent country just like Ireland." Do you agree?
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3 years
πŸŽ₯Scots is now recognised as a language on Spotify. πŸ—£Folk singer @ionafyfe campaigned the streaming giant to make the change: πŸ”Š MORE:
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Alness has been named Scottish Champion at the Great British High Street Awards 2018 #Alness #Highstreet
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First picture of the polar bear cub at Highland Wildlife Park!
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Look who’s just emerged at our Park! After over 2 months cosy in the cubbing den, the cub stepped outside for the first time. Mum & cub are currently not visible to the public, but these first steps were caught on motion-sensitive cameras near the den
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BREAKING: @RaisingRoz has been approved for treatment in England so no longer has to get treatment in America. Roz is promising to refund the donations page and donate other funds to cancer charities #raisingforroz #cancer #treatment
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9 years
Joy Cameron becomes 1st woman to qualify as RNLI Lifeboat Helm in Highlands & will lead the rescue team on Loch Ness
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7 years
Today's final flypast following the last #Tornado sortie from XV Squadron @raflossiemouth
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WATCH: Victims of bullying within NHS Highland have now formed a group called MeTooBullied and spoke to two trade unions about their experiences, including Gavin Smith from the GMB #NHSbullying #NHS
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Β£25m Dalmunach Distillery opened in Speyside by @NicolaSturgeon http://t.co/WbNoIn97xI
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#Tornado pilots at XV Squadron @raflossiemouth
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"Oh aye what's everyone doing here today!?" Says Michael Gardyne arriving at Ross County. Always the funny one πŸ˜‚
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Campaign group @cromartyrising has 'most fantastic' turnout at #Nairn beach protest over nearby plans for ship-to-ship crude oil transfers
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New #ICTFC boss Duncan Ferguson admits there’s work to do to get Caley Thistle back to where they want to be. In penning a 3-year deal with Inverness, he sees a lot of potential in realising their ambitions:
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σ §σ ’σ §σ ’πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπŸ‰ What a game! From 31-0 down, Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup by drawing 38-38 with England at Twickenham. #ENGSCO
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Amazing sunset over #Inverness tonight. What did you see & where were you?
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Protestors against #Culloden development gather at Holyrood to take their case to the Scottish Parliament
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#ICTFC boss John Robertson hopes the younger players can aspire to achieve @ictfc with the #IRNBRUCUP final vs Dumbarton today β€œ...that’s the way forward for us...”
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Marcus Fraser to take captain’s armband for season ahead with #Staggies following the departure of Andrew Davies.
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πŸ”ŠA Nairn Splash Pad built in memory of a boy who died from cancer is complete. πŸ‘‰Hamish Hey passed away in 2017 aged just 8 years old. His mum Susan lost her own battle with cancer earlier this year. πŸ—£οΈSam Hey says the pad will be a wonderful legacy to both his son and wife.
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Duncan Ferguson is the new manager of @ICTFC Is he the man to lift them from the bottom of the Championship?
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πŸ’· Scotland’s entrepreneurship sector’s set to get a boost with a new Scottish Government advisor. πŸŽ₯ @_KateForbes and Chief Entrepreneur Mark Logan have been seeing the #InvernessCreativeAcademy , with parts of Highland having high rates of self employment.
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Oh dear! The lighter side of #Moray 's election result #GE2017
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At Balmenach Distillery near Grantown-On-Spey SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon jokes: "it's never too early for a gin."
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A socially distanced #BlackLivesMattter protest in #Nairn on a very cold June afternoon getting lots of toots from drivers on the A96.
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WATCH: Minister @PeterNimmo1 will speak at #LGBT parade Proud Ness after invitation from @highlgbtforum #Inverness
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Moment our senior reporter tells #Inverness anti-LGBT pride parade protestor that he’s gayπŸ‘‡ ▢️FULL INTERVIEW HERE:
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More than 10 TIMES the people supporting this #Inverness man’s petition to scrap #LGBT pride parade Proud Ness want it to go ahead next month @MFRNews
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πŸŽ₯: A 90-year-old Sutherland woman’s climbed the equivalent of Mount Suilven in her own home β›° Margaret Payne’s covered more than 700m over the last two months walking up her own stairs. She’s raised over Β£420,000 for charities. ▢️ Here’s her last steps πŸ‘‡
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πŸŽ₯ Want to know how to make your own face mask without the need for a sewing machine? 😷 @jeremyphoward is a research scientist at the University of San Fransisco and the co-founder of #Masks4All - he’s been showing us how to make one at home using an old t-shirt πŸ‘•
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πŸŽ₯ A 90 year old woman from Sutherland has raised over Β£330k for the NHS & charities as she climbs the equivalent of a mountain inside her home. ▢️ Margaret Payne is attempting to walk up her stairs 282 times over the next 2 monthsπŸ‘‡ Β© Nicky McArthur
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Congratulations to @RossCounty in joining an elite group of clubs to bounce back to the top flight at the first attempt πŸ‘πŸ½ πŸ†πŸ¦Œ #Staggies #Championes
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πŸˆβ€β¬› @HighlandWPark is welcoming the birth of four rare wildcat kittens. πŸ‘‰The #Cairngorms park say visitors can see the kittens for themselves as wildcat viewing has reopened. πŸ“ΈAlyson Houston/RZSS
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β€œThey’ve stolen from us all.” ▢️ Ahead of the Infected Blood Inquiry publishing its report next week, Highland dad Bruce Norval is detailing the toll the scandal has had on him after receiving contaminated blood products. He’s been a campaigner on the matter for decades.
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WATCH: Wheelie bins float away in the flooding last night in Dingwall. Thanks to Lisa Robert for the video (we edited a swear word out of the audio) #flood #dingwall #highland #torrentialrain #inverness
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Congratulations to two-time World’s Strongest Man Tom Stoltman from Invergordon πŸ’ͺ
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πŸ“½ WATCH: Track cyclist Kyle Gordon from Alness gave up his offshore job to compete in the Commwewlth Games. He’s in action this morning #GC2018
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β€œIt’s a really good thing more people know about it.” πŸŽ₯ We’re hearing from the teen who has inspired Graeme Souness and a team of swimmers to take on the English Channel this weekend for @CharityDEBRA . Her dad is also taking part and reflects on how EB has affected Souness
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Group Commander Fraser Nixon says the @Fire_Scot partnership with @AnthonyNolan over the past decade is just another means of saving lives - even though they often know little of the recipients of the stem cells.
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Police are searching for a missing 20yr old woman from Wick. Ella Quinn Herrick was last seen at her home address in Bower around 10pm last night. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact 101.
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πŸƒ On Friday, @Sid_Mackay will attempt to run round the NC500 to help try and fundraise Β£50,000 for @mfrcashforkids . πŸ—£ He tells us about the inspiration behind this year’s huge challenge. πŸ”Š MORE:
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Former boxer Ricky Hatton has set up a JustGiving page to support the family of Mike Towell. It's already raised over Β£5000.
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Here is a page.im in for Β£5000
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This morning 34 firefighters, 6 fire engines, 1 water carrier, & a command unit remain at wildfire near #Golspie after overnight battle with 3x2km blaze
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Double Olympic champion Heather Stanning on joining @RobbieRinder on @MarathonDSables raising funds for @ArmyBenFund to help celebrate their 80th birthday πŸŽ‚
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1,000 protestors march through #Caithness over feared Highland hospital closures. #Wick ’s march is next. Listen to our news tomorrow AM
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πŸ₯³ Jordan MacRae and Mark Nicolson marking the #Cattachs comeback in a 2-1 victory for @BroraRangers against Camelon. Next up, Hearts at Dudgeon Park in the #ScottishCup Second Round. Safe travels home πŸ‘πŸ»
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πŸŽ₯It’s hoped innovative water rescue kit will be rolled out across Highland. ▢️ As a demonstration is carried out on the equipment which is now in place at Loch Morlich, we’re hearing from @fire_scot on why a code padlocked throwline will help save lives.
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Pranksters have erected fake border posts between Scotland and England on the A68. #indyref http://t.co/JqEtdExWi6
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