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Seafood project aims to tempt tastebuds

Seafood project aims to tempt tastebuds

THE Seafood in Schools programme will be dropping anchor in Ross-shire today (Tuesday) for an event aimed at encouraging youngsters to eat more fish.


Probe launched as blaze devastates Highland visitor attraction

Probe launched as blaze devastates Highland visitor attraction

A FULL investigation into the cause of a fire which has devastated a major Highland visitor attraction has been launched.


Winds hamper Falls of Shin blaze battle

Winds hamper Falls of Shin blaze battle

THE fire service and police are probing the cause of a blaze which destroyed the main part of the Falls of Shin Visitor Centre near Lairg today (Monday).


Concerns over "bodily fluids" clean-ups in schools

Concerns over "bodily fluids" clean-ups in schools

HEADTEACHERS have voiced concerns about who should mop up children’s urine, vomit or other bodily fluids in their schools under a controversial…


Broadcaster ducks independence issue at Highland business bash

Broadcaster ducks independence issue at Highland business bash

BROADCASTER Andrew Neil steered clear of expressing his views on next year’s Scottish independence referendum during a visit to the Highlands.


Highland firms eye renewable energy exhibition

Highland firms eye renewable energy exhibition

MORE than 70 companies from across the Highands and Islands will showcase renewable energy expertise at a major industry exhibition and conference this…


Best to last pledge as Tain silver project comes to an end

Best to last pledge as Tain silver project comes to an end

AN impressive piece of silverware is set to go on show at an Easter Ross museum at the beginning of next month.


Major fire at Al Fayed visitor centre

Major fire at Al Fayed visitor centre

TWENTY six firefighters are battling a major blaze at the Falls of Shin Visitor Centre near Lairg.


Littering could hit Highland tourism, says council leader

Littering could hit Highland tourism, says council leader

LITTER droppers can expect tougher penalties under a new zero tolerance approach adopted by the Highland Council.


Ross County's derby day delight as ICT dreams of Europe shattered

Ross County's derby day delight as ICT dreams of Europe shattered

ROSS County capped a classy SPL debut season with a richly deserved 1-0 win over their Highland rivals.


Delight as One Direction back dance for Dawn

Delight as One Direction back dance for Dawn

GLOBAL pop sensation One Direction supported last weekend’s highly successful Dance for Dawn which helped raise an “outstanding” £24,000…


Highland business week plan revealed

Highland business week plan revealed

THE first Highland Business Week will be held later this year.


Famous liner to dock in Invergordon

Famous liner to dock in Invergordon

AN EASTER Ross town is set to welcome back a monster of the seas bearing more than 2,500 passengers this weekend.


Dornoch take honours as Tain golfers miss out

Dornoch take honours as Tain golfers miss out

WITH home turf advantage Tain began their challenge to win an eighth Dornoch Firth League title last Saturday morning with a 4.5 to 2.5 winning result…


Tain club swimmers in amongst medals as PBs fall

Tain club swimmers in amongst medals as PBs fall

YOUNG Tain club swimmers from Ross-shire and Sutherland have been swimming well at meets across Scotland.


County edge to derby day sell out

County edge to derby day sell out

THE final Highland derby day of the SPL season is edging closer to a sell out with the remaining briefs expected to be snapped up on Saturday.


Muir sets out its stall for the future

Muir sets out its stall for the future

MUIR of Ord aims to be the place to be today (Saturday) as the village hosts an open day and reveals progress with big plans for the future.


Ross dad's fight with rare condition is family affair

Ross dad's fight with rare condition is family affair

A ROSS-SHIRE family, whose world was rocked by a bolt-from-the-blue diagnosis, is battling back to raise awareness of a little-known condition that ­affects…


Ferintosh community market marks a milestone - with cake!

Ferintosh community market marks a milestone - with cake!

A COMMUNITY market will celebrate its fifth birthday with live music and a special cake this weekend.


Ross compost bin "amnesty" unveiled

Ross compost bin "amnesty" unveiled

GREEN-FINGERED Ross-shire residents are being coaxed to consider a cunning compost caper.


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