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Memories of guitar-playing footballer following his death aged 75

Memories of guitar-playing footballer following his death aged 75

Fond tribute has been paid to a former guitar-playing Highland football player who has died at his home in New Zealand aged 75.


German holidaymaker caused crash at notorious A9 Ralia junction

German holidaymaker caused crash at notorious A9 Ralia junction

Sheriff says it was very fortunate that no-one was killed in accident


Black Isle campaigner vindicated as government announces compensation scheme for infected blood scandal victims

Black Isle campaigner vindicated as government announces compensation scheme for infected blood scandal victims

A Highland campaigner who has spent 33 years trying to expose the truth behind the UK infected blood scandal has spoken of the “stolen years”.


30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

A 30-hour long weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of the Highlands.


Highland campervan influx: ‘This is a subject that agitates many clearly’

Highland campervan influx: ‘This is a subject that agitates many clearly’

It’s no surprise that campervanning has become so popular, tourist accommodation is full…many B&Bs have chosen to close…


Ross-shire bookworms invited to UBF sequel as tickets go on sale

Ross-shire bookworms invited to UBF sequel as tickets go on sale

David Greig, Eleanor Thom, William Letford and Ruth Wishart are lined up for the Ullapool Book Festival sequel. Tickets are now on sale.


Ross-shire SSEN overhead powerline campaigners feel ‘deserted and ignored’

Ross-shire SSEN overhead powerline campaigners feel ‘deserted and ignored’

Ross-shire campaigners challenging the massive £1.1bn expansion of overheard powerlines have been left feeling “deserted and ignored”.


Exactly what Ross-shire campaigners told MSPs about SSEN powerline concerns

Exactly what Ross-shire campaigners told MSPs about SSEN powerline concerns

Here’s what Ross-shire communities told MSPs in full about their concerns over SSEN powerline upgrade proposals.


Dundonnell rescue team launch intricate rescue mission after Coigach cragfast shout

Dundonnell rescue team launch intricate rescue mission after Coigach cragfast shout

Cragfast climbers triggered a callout for a Wester Ross-based mountain rescue team.


2023 Highland Book Prize shortlist announced

2023 Highland Book Prize shortlist announced

5 titles with a Highland background are in the running for this year’s Highland Book Prize.


Harmon: Anyone can be Staggies’ play-off hero this time around

Harmon: Anyone can be Staggies’ play-off hero this time around

Ross County’s saviour last year says anyone could step up and become the club’s survival hero against Raith Rovers this season.


Charity connecting adopted people and birth families in Scotland plans learning resource

Charity connecting adopted people and birth families in Scotland plans learning resource

‘There is no other agency like this, and I am really looking forward to seeing this project develop into something very special.’


Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’

Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’

He says ‘I can't think of anything in Britain that has really improved. I can't think of a single thing’ but ‘I'm hopeful of change’.


Population timebomb fears after ‘extremely worrying’ school roll projections by Highland Council, say business leaders

Population timebomb fears after ‘extremely worrying’ school roll projections by Highland Council, say business leaders

“Extremely worrying” population changes in the Highlands risk an “irreversible” demographic timebomb, experts and leading business figures fear.


Ross-shire scallop dredging by fisherman was illegal, court told

Ross-shire scallop dredging by fisherman was illegal, court told

The sheriff who imposed the fine was told the fisherman was acting on outdated information.


Black Isle campaigner in London for publication of scathing report into UK infected blood scandal

Black Isle campaigner in London for publication of scathing report into UK infected blood scandal

A Black Isle man infected with contaminated blood was in London today to hear that a treatment scandal affecting thousands could have been avoided.


Walk this way (and please bring clippers and strimmers!)

Walk this way (and please bring clippers and strimmers!)

The path between Strathpeffer and Dingwall is well-used by walkers, cyclists and runners. Volunteers keen to help keep it in trim are wanted.


‘The club’s relationship with the city has been damaged’: Highland MSP backs Trust calls for change at the top at Inverness Caledonian Thistle

‘The club’s relationship with the city has been damaged’: Highland MSP backs Trust calls for change at the top at Inverness Caledonian Thistle

MSP Emma Roddick has blamed “astoundingly poor decisions” on and off the field after the club was relegated yesterday.


New Black Isle to Dingwall bus service ‘small but important step’

New Black Isle to Dingwall bus service ‘small but important step’

The service links Cromarty, Fortrose, Culbokie and Dingwall while another links the county town with Kiltarlity and Cabrich.


PICTURES: Black Isle golf day tees up £30,000 for cancer research

PICTURES: Black Isle golf day tees up £30,000 for cancer research

Cracking conditions on the Black Isle golf course, generous business backing and a fantastic sum raised on the day.


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