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Police Scotland Highland & Islands

@PSOSHighland

Official Police Scotland Twitter feed for Highlands & Islands. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergency calls dial 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7.

 Inverness, UK
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Joined November 2009
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We are appealing for information following a fatal crash involving a 92-year-old female pedestrian and a vehicle in Inverness. Emergency services were called to the incident on Academy Street around 9.50am on Thursday, 29 October, 2026.
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Academy Street in Inverness is closed due to a serious crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. Road closures are also in place at Crown Road and Chapel Road. Members of the public are urged to avoid the area.
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A specialist boat will be used to continue searches for two missing men and a missing fishing vessel off the coast of the Isle of Lewis. orlo.uk/kUL03
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Police are appealing for information following a crash on the A832 near Avoch that occurred around 7.30am on Thursday, 22 October, 2026 . It involved a red Volkswagen Golf and a grey Kia Ceed. orlo.uk/XBlzC
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Shetland, we’re coming to you 🚓 The recruitment team is coming to Shetland this Wednesday, bringing the recruitment process direct to you. ⏰ Want to take part? The deadline for applications is today. Submit your application ➡️ orlo.uk/XrMHH
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Officers are appealing for information following the theft of a vehicle in Lerwick. The incident happened between 8.30pm on Friday, 23 October, and 8.30am on Saturday, 24 October, 2026, on Kantersted Road. A white Ford van was taken. More: orlo.uk/ECLyz
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@PoliceScotlandOct 23
⚠️ The @metoffice has issued an Amber weather warning, in place from 9pm on Saturday 24 October, 2026, until 9pm on Sunday, 25 October, 2026. For additional information and links including flood alerts, power cut information and travel advice, visit ➡️ orlo.uk/AX3F9
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Ready Scotland@ReadyScotlandOct 23
Strong winds are forecast. Keep your home protected. Secure loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything that could cause danger. Find out more at ready.campaign.gov.scot/stor…
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@metofficeOct 23
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Strong winds across Scotland and the far north of England and parts of Northern Ireland Saturday 2100 - Sunday 2100 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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Officers are appealing for information following a single-vehicle crash on the A9 at Portgower. The crash happened around 5pm on Thursday, 22 October, 2026, involving a blue Mazda CX-5. More: orlo.uk/cjs6l
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Searches are continuing for two missing men and a missing fishing vessel off the coast of the Isle of Lewis. Further enquiries were carried out off the coast of the Port of Ness today, and items belonging to the vessel were recovered. Read more: orlo.uk/ABOUe
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The B9071 is closed between Garderhouse and the Reawick junction in Skeld, Shetland following a landslide. Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
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The A832 is open between Avoch and Fortrose following a single-vehicle crash reported around 7.40am on Thursday, 22 October, 2026. Emergency services attended, and one man was taken to hospital. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
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Inspired by her grandad, this officer shares what makes policing in Shetland unique, from its close-knit community to Up Helly Aa 👮🏻‍♀️ Could policing be for you? Find out more and apply today ➡️ scotland.police.uk/jobs/?adh…
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Searches for two missing men and a missing fishing vessel off the coast of the Isle of Lewis have resumed today, Wednesday, 21 October, 2026. Read more: orlo.uk/m1d9v
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The body of a man recovered following report of a missing fishing vessel off the Isle of Lewis has been identified as Douglas Craigie, 49. His two crewmates, Norman Murray, 40, and Murdo Morrison (pictured), 23, remain unaccounted for. More: orlo.uk/HMVUL
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Pictured: Douglas Craigie, 49, and Norman Murray, 40.
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Motorists are advised to take extra caution when driving in Skye to due to adverse weather conditions in exposed areas .
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Hear from one of our officers about a career that’s rewarding, meaningful & built around supporting the community. Our recruitment team will be in Shetland on Wed 28 Oct to bring the recruitment process direct to you. Apply by Wed 21 Oct to take part - orlo.uk/AZnDo
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Emergency services are in attendance following a report of a missing fishing vessel and three men onboard off the coast of Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis, which was reported to police around 11.35pm on Tuesday, 13 October, 2026. More: orlo.uk/9FtC4
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