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Cromarty Firth councillor salutes swift action on Invergordon flagpole VE Day hitch

Cromarty Firth councillor salutes swift action on Invergordon flagpole VE Day hitch

The flag-raising was able to continue on schedule after quick action at short notice.

‘Heroes’ rescue couple stranded up Highland Munro

‘Heroes’ rescue couple stranded up Highland Munro

‘Heroes’ rescue couple stranded up Highland Munro

A couple have been rescued by Wester Ross “heroes” after getting ‘cragfast’ up a Munro on the Glenelg peninsula.

RASASH shortlisted for Charity of the Year at Scottish Charity Awards

RASASH shortlisted for Charity of the Year at Scottish Charity Awards

RASASH shortlisted for Charity of the Year at Scottish Charity Awards

Inverness-based charity, Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) has been shortlisted as a finalist for Charity of the Year.

Wester Ross team rescue injured walker

Wester Ross team rescue injured walker

Wester Ross team rescue injured walker

A Wester Ross rescue team were called out alongside police to assist an injured walker last weekend (May 3).

Portmahomack teenager (19) to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

Portmahomack teenager (19) to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

Portmahomack teenager (19) to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

A Portmahomack teenager, who is set to climb Africa’s highest mountain, has raised £3000 for charity thanks to the “amazing” support he has received.

Lochalsh swimming pool to reopen next month after a year of tireless fundraising

Lochalsh swimming pool to reopen next month after a year of tireless fundraising

Lochalsh swimming pool to reopen next month after a year of tireless fundraising

Lochalsh’s sorely missed swimming pool is set to reopen in May - and there’s vital something locals can still do to help.

Cromarty teenager chosen as new Inverness Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

Cromarty teenager chosen as new Inverness Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

Cromarty teenager chosen as new Inverness Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

A Black Isle girl has been given the “prestigious honour” of being appointed as a Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

Scottish singer Nathan Evans opens up about mental health battle

Scottish singer Nathan Evans opens up about mental health battle

Scottish singer Nathan Evans opens up about mental health battle

A Scottish singer has opened up about his own battle with mental health, as he shares words of wisdom promising “light at the end of the tunnel.”

Volunteer ‘brought love to darkest days’ for over 11 years

Volunteer ‘brought love to darkest days’ for over 11 years

Volunteer ‘brought love to darkest days’ for over 11 years

A Black Isle woman, praised for her “warmth, humour and coffee-making skills”, retires from charity work after over a decade of service.

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 Awards night

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 Awards night

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 Awards night

It was an emotional evening as communities from across the Highlands gathered in Inverness to celebrate their unsung heroes.

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