The actor best known as shopkeeper Navid in TV comedy Still Game was in Inverness as part of a tour.
Organisers say 'bizarre noises' were picked up during the biggest exploration of the loch for decades.
Ahead of a council meeting on Monday to decide whether to progress planned changes to Academy Street or not readers have been sharing their views.
The Play House in Nairn is closed this weekend following the passing of one of its members of staff.
Helen Crawford says a plan needs to be found that better suits the city.
A city councillor is concerned about the impact of changes in Academy Street on other areas of Inverness.
One person has been charged with murder after a man reported to originally be from Alness was found dead.
The world's press have descended on the shores of Loch Ness for the first day of this weekend's giant Nessie hunt.
The body which represents publicans has written to Inverness councillors claiming other cities have suffered through implementing similar measures.
Road policing officers are appealing for information following the crash on the A87.
Some parts of the event due to take place today will still take place as organisers cite health and safety concerns for the cancellation.
A signalling issue in the Montrose area has impacted on train services.
The road reopened in the early hours after an incident between Shiel Bridge and Bun Loyne.
Detectives are treating at least two of the incidents as linked.
The A87 is closed in both directions, between Shiel Bridge and Bun Loyne after a reported traffic collision.
An Inverness mum and grandmother has died just short of her 52nd birthday.
Highland is one of 24 Scottish regions where members of UNISON have voted to strike over pay.
Nairn businesses have voted for the Nairn Business Improvement District (BID) to continue for a second term and a further five-year period.
We are delighted that the firm have been recognised at a number of highly prestigious industry awards.
Traffic Scotland has reported lanes are now running in both directions an the A95 at the A9 Aviemore junction.