Forres-based Orbex has proposed launching up to 12 rockets a year from Sutherland Spaceport.

The Met Office says a high of 14.6C at Kinloss, Moray, and Prestwick, Ayrshire, is warmer than 2007.

Photographers capture impressive images of the aurora borealis overnight into Monday.

Orbex said the roles would help progress plans for the launch of micro satellites from Sutherland.

Forres-based Orbex plans to launch satellites from a site near Tongue in the Highlands.

The 54-year-old is sentenced to seven years for offences he committed against children between 1985 and 2006 in Moray.

The test site is being built in Moray as part of the development of a space port in the Highlands.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace outlines plans which sees Glencorse Barracks saved from closure.