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Ross-shire health showcase aims to engage members of the public

Ross-shire health showcase aims to engage members of the public

A SHOWCASE of health and social care services in Mid Ross is being staged in Dingwall later this month in a move to further improve procedures.


Nicole et Martin are intent on bringing back the magic

Nicole et Martin are intent on bringing back the magic

Nicole et Martin


Rescuers hailed after 'challenging and dangerous' island search for hillwalker

Rescuers hailed after 'challenging and dangerous' island search for hillwalker

TRIBUTE has been paid to tireless searchers who combed an island mountain range in "challenging and dangerous" conditions to trace an overdue hillwalker. 


Police seek info on festival theft

Police seek info on festival theft

POLICE are investigating the theft of a teenage girl’s camera by a pair of men at last weekend’s Belladrum festival.


Tain flash floods led to busy night for fire crews

Tain flash floods led to busy night for fire crews

FIREFIGHTERS in Easter Ross spent over six hours helping Tain residents whose homes were under threat from flash floods during torrential downpours on…


Missing Japanese tourist found dead

Missing Japanese tourist found dead

A BODY found on Skye earlier this week is that of a missing Japanese tourist, police have confirmed.


Ross County make their point in Perth as St Johnstone battle back

Ross County make their point in Perth as St Johnstone battle back

A HARD-FOUGHT share of the spoils with St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park sees Ross County with four points on the board after the first three matches of…


Alness lad takes on star role in Oliver

Alness lad takes on star role in Oliver

A SELF-confessed artful dodger from Alness has landed a plum role in a major new production of the musical Oliver.


Government ministers survey £60million Ullapool port and ferry

Government ministers survey £60million Ullapool port and ferry

THE upgraded Ullapool port and new ferry MV Loch Seaforth were inspected by Scottish Government ministers today (Tuesday) when the touring cabinet…


Dingwall to host public memorial service for Charles Kennedy

Dingwall to host public memorial service for Charles Kennedy

A PUBLIC service in memory of Charles Kennedy is to be held at St Clement’s Church in Dingwall on Monday, August 24 from 6pm.


Fearn farmer pioneers Scottish lamb first

Fearn farmer pioneers Scottish lamb first

AN innovative Ross-shire sheep farmer is preparing to hold a Scottish first.


Lidl's bid to display more booze in Ross stores attracts NHS objection

Lidl's bid to display more booze in Ross stores attracts NHS objection

HEALTH officials are on a collision course with discount supermarket Lidl over its plans to increase the amount of alcohol displayed in its three Ross-shire…


NTS puts humble twig in the picture

NTS puts humble twig in the picture

CREATIVE activities inspired by the humble twig are are on offer at the National Trust for Scotland’s Lochalsh Woodland Park in Wester Ross tomorrow…


Heartfelt plea for return of Mr Teddy after Dingwall charity shop mix-up

Heartfelt plea for return of Mr Teddy after Dingwall charity shop mix-up

A MUCH-LOVED teddy bear which was the prized possession of a Wester Ross woman for six decades has been donated in error and sold at a local charity shop.


Highland volunteer appeal as animal welfare charity rallies support

Highland volunteer appeal as animal welfare charity rallies support

AN ANIMAL welfare charity is appealing for help to raise funds for abused, abandoned and injured creatures by volunteering.


NFU Scotland hits out over GM crop ban

NFU Scotland hits out over GM crop ban

THE National Farmers’ Union Scotland has expressed its "disappointment" that the Scottish Government is to ban the growing of GM crops in the country.


Drifters will help reveal secrets of the seas

Drifters will help reveal secrets of the seas

SEVEN ocean drifters have been released off the West of Shetland as part of the latest Marine Scotland Science research to track ocean currents.


Police praise Belladrum revellers' behaviour

Police praise Belladrum revellers' behaviour

POLICE have praised revellers at this weekend’s Tartan Heart Festival at Belladrum near Beauly for their good behaviour.


Ross County boss: 'Now it’s about getting points on the board'

Ross County boss: 'Now it’s about getting points on the board'

ROSS COUNTY waited until late September last season before collecting points in the Premiership – so it is no surprise that manager Jim McIntyre…


Less than a week to enter Highland Business Awards: 'Get involved!'

Less than a week to enter Highland Business Awards: 'Get involved!'

NORTH companies have been given an extra week to enter this year’s Highland Business Awards.


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