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Applecross community gathers to restore native woodland at historic site

11 March 2025
Applecross community gathers to restore native woodland at historic site

Applecross community gathers to restore native woodland at historic site

11 March 2025

Applecross residents started a major tree-planting project this week as part of the community’s efforts to support biodiversity and carbon capture.


‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

07 March 2025
‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

07 March 2025

A former doctor was among those giving blood at a community donation session last week.


Hundreds turn out for annual lifeboat station car wash

02 March 2025
Hundreds turn out for annual lifeboat station car wash

Hundreds turn out for annual lifeboat station car wash

02 March 2025

The annual fundraising car wash held by Kessock RNLI was a record breaker this time round.


‘Forever grateful’: BID team show their support for blood donation campaign

02 March 2025
‘Forever grateful’: BID team show their support for blood donation campaign

‘Forever grateful’: BID team show their support for blood donation campaign

02 March 2025

Members of the Inverness BID team rolled up their sleeves to donate blood as part of our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.


Blood, plasma, platelets - all donors are needed

01 March 2025
Blood, plasma, platelets - all donors are needed

Blood, plasma, platelets - all donors are needed

01 March 2025

If you want to give blood that’s great - but did you know that there are different kinds of donation you can make?


Net zero planning help for food and drink businesses

01 March 2025
Net zero planning help for food and drink businesses

Net zero planning help for food and drink businesses

01 March 2025

Highland based food and drink producers have until March 28 to enquire about a new support programme aimed at helping the sector cut carbon emissions.


Wildfire ‘very high’ risk warning issued for parts of the Highlands

01 March 2025
Wildfire ‘very high’ risk warning issued for parts of the Highlands

Wildfire ‘very high’ risk warning issued for parts of the Highlands

01 March 2025

People across large parts of the north of Scotland are being warned to be aware of the danger of wildfire over the coming days.


Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

21 February 2025
Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

21 February 2025

“If I had the chance to speak to the people who gave up half an hour of their time to help me, I’d love to thank them for saving my life.”


Blood donations ‘crucial to the work of the NHS’ as campaign tops 2200 mark

14 February 2025
Blood donations ‘crucial to the work of the NHS’ as campaign tops 2200 mark

Blood donations ‘crucial to the work of the NHS’ as campaign tops 2200 mark

14 February 2025

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 2000 mark.


‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Inverness woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

13 February 2025
‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Inverness woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Inverness woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

13 February 2025

A mum who faced life-threatening complications after giving birth last year said the situation has brought home to her how important giving blood is.


Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

12 February 2025
Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

12 February 2025

Plans to install new glamping pods near a Black Isle beauty spot have raised fears about public safety if they go ahead.


‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

08 February 2025
‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

08 February 2025

A member of the ambulance service says the things he deals with on a day to day basis made it impossible for him not to give blood .


‘Blood…gave him more time’: aunt donates having seen benefits first hand

01 February 2025
‘Blood…gave him more time’: aunt donates having seen benefits first hand

‘Blood…gave him more time’: aunt donates having seen benefits first hand

01 February 2025

Strathspey Thistle FC committee member Margaret Clark says blood donations helped her ill nephew live longer.


5 magistrates sworn in at Highland court

31 January 2025
5 magistrates sworn in at Highland court

5 magistrates sworn in at Highland court

31 January 2025

Five new Justice of the Peace magistrates have been sworn in at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Husband and wife ‘proud to help’ by giving blood

30 January 2025
Husband and wife ‘proud to help’ by giving blood

Husband and wife ‘proud to help’ by giving blood

30 January 2025

“I think our parents would be really proud that we followed in their footsteps and carried on the family tradition of giving blood.”


Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

22 January 2025
Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

22 January 2025

Highland Council has announced that it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited.,


Hospice nurse set for fundraising Great Wall of China trek

22 January 2025
Hospice nurse set for fundraising Great Wall of China trek

Hospice nurse set for fundraising Great Wall of China trek

22 January 2025

Gillian McRobie has eagerly enrolled as a member of what looks set to be a 30-strong team who will walk part of the Great Wall of China next year.


NHS Highland to ‘take on board’ community input as vaccination responsibility set to return to GPs

22 January 2025
NHS Highland to ‘take on board’ community input as vaccination responsibility set to return to GPs

NHS Highland to ‘take on board’ community input as vaccination responsibility set to return to GPs

22 January 2025

The Scottish Government said yesterday vaccination services removed from GPs to be delivered at health board level will return to local doctors.


Highland MSP welcomes move to return vaccination services to local GPs

21 January 2025
Highland MSP welcomes move to return vaccination services to local GPs

Highland MSP welcomes move to return vaccination services to local GPs

21 January 2025

MSP Fergus Ewing has been campaigning on the issue, saying a move to centralise responsibility at health board level doesn’t work in the Highlands.


Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

18 January 2025
Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

18 January 2025

Most of the people you’ll see in a blood donation session are actually donor carers rather than nurses. But what does that mean? And what do they do?


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