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Disused kirk’s conversion to design studio and café is approved

Ambitious plans to turn a disused former kirk into a design studio, shop and café have been given the go-ahead - despite earlier traffic concerns.

Easter Ross woman accused of embezzling £8000 from Tain Gala Association

She has been ordained to attend the next hearing of the case at Tain Sheriff Court.

Coastal sauna plan ‘risks harm to site of special scientific interest’, warn critics

Plans for a sauna overlooking the Moray Firth from the outskirts of Rosemarkie have sparked numerous objections in the community.

MP Angus MacDonald says ‘I am giving it my all’ one year on from the general election

Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire MP main issues are energy revenues for the Highlands and care homes.

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

New figures reveal that the current annual shortfall is around £13 million.

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

The gathering on August 12 is focussed on ‘respecting local democracy’.

Respected Tain and Easter Ross Councillor Derek Louden resigns from Highland Council

He was known for his honesty, self-effacing modesty, civic pride and business acumen.

Meet the Glastonbury guru spearheading Highland town’s big year

A behind-the-scenes Glastonbury veteran from the Highlands will help Dingwall mark an 800-year milestone.

Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

She said: “Let’s make sure that swimming is still part of the community story, now and from the generations to come.”

Tourist hotspots to get extra bins to tackle litter

Overflowing bins and littering at Ross-shire beauty spots has sparked the roll out of additional waste facilities at numerous tourist hotspots.

Cromarty Firth councillor Richard Cross: ‘We live in a blame culture’

Newly-elected Cromarty Firth ward councillor Richard Cross believes he can make an impact as an independent, working with others.

‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

A campaign blasting back at local and national government for blaming short-term let owners for Scotland’s housing crisis today hit the Highlands.

Coigach house prices are £70,000 higher than Highland average

A new report from the NorthWest 2045 network, has outlined what challenges are being faced by north-west Highland residents.

Wester Ross primary school may be set for closure

A Wester Ross primary school could be set to shut down, after Highland Council took the decision to permanently close it.

Meet Ross-shire’s newest Highland councillor

He says: “The legacy I want to leave is a recognition that when good people work together in unity, great things can happen.”

Blanket clampdown on short-term holiday lets delayed over fears it could “kill off” Highland tourism

Proposals to introduce a Highland-wide restriction on holiday lets have been delayed amid concerns they could “kill off” tourism in the region.