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Construction of £30m hydro scheme in Ross-shire to get underway

Construction of £30m hydro scheme in Ross-shire to get underway

CONSTRUCTION of a major hydro power scheme in Ross-shire is set to get underway late this summer.


'Be safe, be seen' message to Ross bikers and cyclists

'Be safe, be seen' message to Ross bikers and cyclists

A SAFETY chief has appealed to Ross-shire pedal cyclists and bikers to ensure they can be easily seen by other road users.


Albyn seeks new recruits in teeth of welfare reform challenges

Albyn seeks new recruits in teeth of welfare reform challenges

A ROSS-SHIRE social housing group is on the lookout for new board members as it prepares to face the challenges of welfare reform and further funding…


Convoy week will make its mark

Convoy week will make its mark

THE Arctic Convoys Week, which is running until Sunday in Wester Ross, is to be remembered by the introduction of a special postmark by Royal Mail.


Glenmorie wind scheme boss pegs hopes on public probe

Glenmorie wind scheme boss pegs hopes on public probe

THE DEVELOPER behind a hugely controversial wind farm on the Ross-shire/Sutherland border – which has fallen foul of Highland councillors and more…


Whale and dolphin spotters needed

Whale and dolphin spotters needed

LOCAL volunteers are being sought to carry out regular 10 minute watches at specific coastal sites to help learn more about whales and dolphins in local…


Dingwall neighbours scoop £60,000

Dingwall neighbours scoop £60,000

FOUR Dingwall neighbours had an exciting bank holiday weekend when they shared a £60,000 payout as Saturday Street winners of the People’s…


'Refresher' course for councillors after Ross-shire wrangle

'Refresher' course for councillors after Ross-shire wrangle

A REFRESHER training session for Highland councillors on planning matters has been organised this month after a veteran member from Ross-shire was censured…


Wraps come off Highland offshore 'super-hub'

Wraps come off Highland offshore 'super-hub'

MULTIMILLION-POUND plans that could see the resurgence of another former Highland oil fabrication yard - thisa time into a manufacturing 'super-hub' for…


Summer Isle for sale at £2.5 million

Summer Isle for sale at £2.5 million

A ROSS-SHIRE island is to go on the market with a price tag of £2.5 million.


Blaze destroys Ross-shire cottage

Blaze destroys Ross-shire cottage

A JOINT fire service and police investigation is under way into the cause of a blaze which destroyed a house in Ross-shire.


Beauly car crash victims named

Beauly car crash victims named

POLICE have named the victims of a double fatal car smash near Beauly.


Champs Celtic can't crack County!

Champs Celtic can't crack County!

ROSS County enjoyed the lion's share of possession and more shots on target as they held Scottish champions Celtic to a 1-1 draw in Dingwall.


Ross women killed in road smash named

Ross women killed in road smash named

POLICE have named the two Ross-shire women killed in a horror road crash this weekend.


Murray returns to Wester Ross for convoy medal

Murray returns to Wester Ross for convoy medal

A VETERAN who put his life on the line as a teenager during a dangerous war-time mission is set to make a poignant return to Ross-shire next week.


Two dead and two 'serious' in Beauly smash

Two dead and two 'serious' in Beauly smash

TWO women have died and two men are in hospital following a car crash near Beauly.


Ross runners show competition a clean pair of heels

Ross runners show competition a clean pair of heels

TWO young Ross-shire runners made their mark after being invited to take part in the prestigious Balmoral Road Races.


Mixed fortunes for Ross Sutherland youngsters at final hurdle

Mixed fortunes for Ross Sutherland youngsters at final hurdle

ROSS Sutherland’s U16 rugby team retained the Caledonia Bowl they won for the first time last year in a hard-fought win over Ellon RFC.


Foulis Castle daffie event throws £2,750 RNLI lifeline

Foulis Castle daffie event throws £2,750 RNLI lifeline

EVERYTHING came up smelling of roses — or should that be daffodils? — for local RNLI lifeboat supporters at the weekend as a Ross-shire fundraiser…


Dingwall minister to retire after 19 years

Dingwall minister to retire after 19 years

A CHURCH minister who says he has been blessed to share the lives of the people of Dingwall in times of joy and sorrow is retiring after more than 19…


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