NEWS

Exchange sees South African guests visit UHI

South African academics have been welcomed to the Highlands as part of an exchange link up involving the University of the Highlands and Islands.

PICTURES: Best of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival’s 20 Years Part 3

Part 3 looks back at some of the biggest acts who played the festival from 2019-2023

Author of The Last Witch of Scotland dropped into a ‘packed’ Ullapool Bookshop

Philip Paris visited the bookshop to give a talk about the Scottish witchcraft trials of the 16th to 18th centuries.

Ross-shire mountain rescue team leader flags ‘essential’ piece of kit after rescue mission

The two walkers become disorientated in what was described as ‘hazardous’ conditions on the Wester Ross peak.

Belladrum superfan lets us in on the secrets for having the best time ever at the event

Bella is so special - it has something for everyone, says BBC journalist (and former Courier reporter) Imogen James.

Wester Ross BDMLR teaches life-saving skills to volunteers at ‘fantastic’ training day

Life-saving skills were learnt at a BDMLR training day, which saw “stunning weather” and volunteers from across the Highlands taking part.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) supports more than 1200 jobs across the region

Figures compiled by the enterprise agency show how businesses and communities have been supported by the agency during the 2023/ 24 financial year.

MOTORS: Ineos Grenadier puts right some of the Land Rover’s inadequacies

They bear more than a passing resemblance, but this is a different beast, says our columnist.

MSP says GB Energy being based in Highlands would ‘right a wrong that has existed for generations’

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant has backed calls for GB Energy to be based in the Highlands.

‘We must stop our communities becoming nothing more than retirement villages’

Business Focus by David Richardson

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

John Davidson heads for Derbyshire to enjoy a blustery run in the High Peak district – 92 years after the Kinder Mass Trespass

OPINION: Is ‘Dingwall time’ a sign of defiance - or is the explanation much simpler?

Your say: Was ‘Dingwall time’ a defiant stand and lots of love for Gairloch garden volunteers.

COLIN CAMPBELL: Assassination attempt of Donald Trump was a stunning event on live TV on a quiet Saturday night

From the moment the shots were fired I struggled to comprehend what I was seeing, said our columnist.

Highland telecommunication mast proposal sparks heated debate about ‘negative impact’ for visitors

PROPOSALS for a new telecommunications mast, which would provide signal for a swathe of rural Wester Ross, has been met with heated debate.

Dingwall’s Joanne Ross gears up for gig at her ‘first ever Belladrum’

Dingwall Ness Factor star Joanne Ross is gearing up for her first ever Belladrum, with a prime-time gig slot at the 25,000-person festival.

What Don Cowie said after Ross County made it two wins from two in the League Cup

The Staggies manager was reacting after seeing his side defeat Raith Rovers 2-1 in Dingwall.

Highland brain injury charity wins big on The National Lottery’s community fund share-out

Inverness woman praises the good work of Highland Headway who helped her to a new life and is now an inspiration to others.

Highland Council launches consultation on ecology strategy and action plan

Highland Council has launched a 12-week public consultation on its draft ecology strategy and action plan.

Call to Highland nature lovers to help conservation charity in Big Butterfly Count this summer

A charity is calling wildlife enthusiasts in the region to join a monitoring initiative to track the impact of climate change on butterflies.

PICTURES: Best of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival’s 20 Years Part 2

Part 2 looks back at some of the biggest acts who played the festival from 2014-2018