Raigmore Hospital in Inverness serves the Highlands with local and specialist care, and acts as a teaching facility.
Scotland is rolling out the Aeos 3D robotic exoscope at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow to assist complex brain surgeries. Toby Peart, 13, is among the first patients to benefit, with early signs of improved precision and recovery. The technology promises clearer views, better depth perception and safer procedures for young patients.
NHS Grampian has declared a critical incident as Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Dr Gray’s Hospital face high demand, with patient capacity reached and ambulances diverted to other regions. The Scottish government is coordinating with partners to ensure patient safety as waits lengthen and beds are freed through prompt discharges.
A fatal road crash on Friday near Coulnagower has left one person dead and two others injured. Police are investigating the incident, appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses to help establish the full circumstances.