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NC500: 3000 visitors sign pledge to responsible tourism on the Highland coastal route

NC500: 3000 visitors sign pledge to responsible tourism on the Highland coastal route

Visitors to the North Coast 500 are being encouraged to sign a pledge to responsible tourism.


Dingwall’s latest New Start Highland shop opens

Dingwall’s latest New Start Highland shop opens

New Start Highland has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of a second shop in Dingwall, taking over the former M&Co premises.


New GPS monitoring project aims to collect key data for deer management

New GPS monitoring project aims to collect key data for deer management

Red deer movement and behaviour in the west Highlands will be monitored by a pioneering scientific research project through the use of GPS collars.


A835 overnight road closures flagged for marking work

A835 overnight road closures flagged for marking work

The work will be carried out overnight but requires a full road closure - with ‘amnesty’ timeslots to allow traffic through flagged up.


Portmahomack 1700s luxury farmhouse hits market for £775,000

Portmahomack 1700s luxury farmhouse hits market for £775,000

An 18th century six-bedroom Portmahomack farmhouse has hit the market — for £775,000.


£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

BEAR Scotland says it is taking major events like the Black Isle Show and Belladrum music festival into consideration in its roadworks masterplan.


UHI students inspired by special visit from acclaimed Scottish actor

UHI students inspired by special visit from acclaimed Scottish actor

Students and staff at a Highland campus were treated to a visit from a very special guest this week.


Last call for applications and nominations for Highland Business Women Awards

Last call for applications and nominations for Highland Business Women Awards

The deadline is fast approaching for applications for the Highland Business Women (HBW) Awards.


EXCLUSIVE: 'Get me out of here' - 89 year old woman's plea after six months of delayed discharge

EXCLUSIVE: 'Get me out of here' - 89 year old woman's plea after six months of delayed discharge

Hear the thoughts from their family


Black Isle women conned out of £7000 by rogue tradesman

Black Isle women conned out of £7000 by rogue tradesman

He defrauded them of thousands after carrying out an estimated £100 worth of shoddy, substandard work, a court heard.


“Well deserved winners’ revealed in Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival’s talent search

“Well deserved winners’ revealed in Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival’s talent search

“We’re looking forward to kicking off the festival in a traditional manner - with the pipes!”


Boxer made a statement in double title win

Boxer made a statement in double title win

The Alness 21-year-old became Scottish and Commonwealth Youth Super Lightweight champion last Friday night.


Highland Council wins prestigious award for energy efficiency

Highland Council wins prestigious award for energy efficiency

Highland Council saw off fierce opposition from the rest of the country to take a top prize at the Scotland Energy Efficiency Awards.


Highland teenager (14) diagnosed with cancer surrounded by support from community

Highland teenager (14) diagnosed with cancer surrounded by support from community

Dylan Williams (14) is currently in his third week of chemotherapy and lumbar punctures after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.


‘This is a boom time for the industry - but we need to attract more young people in’

‘This is a boom time for the industry - but we need to attract more young people in’

One dubbed it a practical course offering a clear route into the industry and ‘something that’s been needed for decades’.


Dingwall rallying calls ahead of 800th birthday

Dingwall rallying calls ahead of 800th birthday

A grim assessment of Ross-shire’s county town has prompted a rallying call ahead of its 800th birthday.


‘It’s something I’ve always known was necessary’: man marks 71st birthday with 137th blood donation

‘It’s something I’ve always known was necessary’: man marks 71st birthday with 137th blood donation

Having stared his donation journey in 1971 aged 17, David Edes took in his 71st birthday last week by giving blood at Inverness Donor Centre.


Dingwall man had knife in car

Dingwall man had knife in car

Police stopped the car after discovering it had no policy of insurance in place.


Tain woman’s legacy lives on with poignant Race for Life tribute

Tain woman’s legacy lives on with poignant Race for Life tribute

The Tain Tesco store where she was a familiar face will continue to fundraise.


Former Staggies assistant ‘devastated’ by sack decision

Former Staggies assistant ‘devastated’ by sack decision

Ross County have returned for pre-season with a new-look management team, with a former coach admitting it is raw to no longer be with the club.


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