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Experienced hillwalker Charlie Kelly has been missing since September 8.

Family issues appeal to find Scottish hillwalker Charlie Kelly

A man has been arrested after another man died following a “disturbance” at a property in Stonehaven.

Man dies following 'disturbance' in Stonehaven

Police Scotland has launched a manhunt after a woman was reportedly raped twice in the space of nine days on Benbecula.

Police launch manhunt after woman raped twice on Scottish island

Naomi Sarah Ferrans, nine, died after being knocked down whilst riding her bicycle. (Police Scotland)

Girl, 9, dies after being hit by tractor while cycling

The man in Caitlin's bed on August 29, 2023. A mum watched in horror as a security camera caught an intruder breaking into her home - and falling asleep on her bed. (SWNS)

Mum's horror after intruder sleeps in her bed and then thanks her

Gordon Stirling

Man, 23, who died in horror crash now being treated as murder

The 54-year-old has been released and is due to appear in court at a later date - Credit: Getty

Scottish comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli arrested over sexual offences

The Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe is notoriously dangerous

Bodies of 3 missing hikers found on UK ‘bucket-listed’ mountain

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Police Scotland proposed beard ban postponed

Man charged with murder of woman found in churchyard tent

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: PA

SNP leader says he won’t suspend Nicola Sturgeon after her arrest

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 26: Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, leaves her house on April 26, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. Police are investigating the Scottish National Party's funding and finances with both party chair, Peter Murrell (husband of former leader Nicola Sturgeon) and party treasurer, Colin Beattie, having been arrested, questioned and released. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

What has Nicola Sturgeon’s spokesperson said regarding her arrest?

A school community has been left devastated after a 14-year-old boy died following an incident on the grounds of St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian (Photo: Google Maps)

'Bullied' teenager named in West Lothian school death case

Sir Iain Livingstone, chief constable of Police Scotland, has admitted that the force is institutionally racist, sexist, misogynistic, and discriminatory. Credit: PA

Police Scotland chief says force is institutionally racist and sexist

The death of Kayden Frank,4, whose body was found next to an adult man's in a flat is being treated as a murder (Photo: Police Scotland)

Death of pre-schooler who was 'always dancing' treated as murder

The SNP are under investigation from Police Scotland amid a probe into party finances. (Credit: Getty Images)

Explainer SNP funding investigation: full timeline of the police probe

Marelle Sturrock

Family’s tributes to murdered pregnant school teacher Marelle Sturrock

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge after arrest

Nicola Sturgeon had “no prior knowledge” of Police Scotland’s plans to arrest her husband Peter Murrell, her spokesperson has said. Credit: Getty Images

Nicola Sturgeon ‘had no prior knowledge’ of husband’s arrest

Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. Credit: Getty Images

Peter Murrell released without charge after arrest over SNP finances

Faith Marley (l), CCTV footage from Glasgow bus station (r). Picture: Police Scotland

Missing teen, 15, caught on CCTV leaving bus station with unknown man

Kyle Sambrook, 33, left his home in West Yorkshire with his beagle called Bane to walk and wild camp in Glencoe

Tragic hiker likely carrying dog at time of fatal fall, rescuers say

Police boats taking part in the rescue operation in the Firth of Clyde near Greenock (Pic:: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Two bodies found in search for missing tugboat crew

Dame Ann Gloag ‘strongly disputes malicious allegations’ after being charged with human trafficking. Picture: PA

Stagecoach co-founder Dame Ann Gloag charged with human trafficking

Searches have resumed to find a woman who was swept into a river in Aberdeenshire (Photo: PA)

Police search for woman swept into river as torrential rain batters UK

Officers cordoned off Edinburgh's Princes Street, after a suspicious bag was found. (Photo credit: Bill Buchanan)

Bomb disposal squad called to lock down Edinburgh city centre

The Niddrie area of Edinburgh was locked down after a serious disturbance on Bonfire Night (Dan Barker/PA Wire)

‘Disgraceful’ Bonfire Night chaos as moltov cocktail thrown at police

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: A homemade card is left at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on September 11, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Full list of schools closed in Edinburgh due to the Queen’s death

The body of retired teacher Peter Coshan was found in Northumberland.

Body found in murder probe identified as retired teacher Peter Coshan

Stephen Charters

Serial rapist dies in prison days after being sentenced

Nicola Sturgeon was filmed without a mask in a barber shop (Photo: Getty / contributed)

Police to take ‘no further action’ after speaking to Nicola Sturgeon

A large rescue operation was carried out after a number of people became stuck on Ben Nevis. A 28-year-old man died.

Man dies on Ben Nevis as mountain teams rescue 23 stranded people

Motorist fined for driving with tiny porthole in misted-up windscreen

Amber Gibson's body was discovered in Cadzow Glen, Hamilton.

Amber Gibson: man charged with attempting to defeat ends of justice

Thundersnow could be on the cards in Scotland (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Met Office weather warnings explained as UK warned of ‘thundersnow’

Author J.K. Rowling arrives at the RFK Ripple of Hope Awards at New York Hilton Midtown in December 2019 (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

JK Rowling: what did the author say about new Police Scotland policy?

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Pat Cambell has been suspended from duty (Photo: Getty Images)

Senior police officer suspended following ‘criminal investigation’

Amber Gibson was found dead near Cadzow Glen in Hamilton on Sunday.

Amber Gibson: brother charged with murder of Hamilton teenager

Family of four in serious condition after blast destroys house in Ayr

Police fined £100k over death of mum left in crashed car for 3 days

Picture taken with permission from the Twitter feed of Matt Donlan of firefighters at the scene of a large fire at George IV Bridge in Edinburgh

Large fire closes George IV Bridge in Edinburgh

Edinburgh castle

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A view of Edinburgh Castle, which a group of protesters have claimed to ‘seize’ under a defunct law which never applied in Scotland (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Protesters seize Edinburgh Castle claiming defunct law protects them

The Celtic player is being investigated by Police Scotland and the football club over inappropriate messages (Photo: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths removed from training camp amid investigation

Police Scotland Deputy Chief Constable Will Kerr said on Twitter that “many more arrests will follow in the coming weeks” (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Three police injured and 20 arrested as Rangers fans celebrate in Glasgow

Police Scotland called on the crowds to disperse and “take personal responsibility” (Photo: Getty Images)

Rangers fans gather in thousands ahead of Premiership title celebrations

Howard Beckett has been suspended for his tweet about Priti Patel (Getty Images)

Labour suspends Unite leadership nominee over 'Patel should be deported' tweet

Charities say a rise in demand for dogs - especially 'designer' brands - has driven a surge in thefts.

Exclusive: police figures reveal surge in dog thefts during Covid pandemic