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Ullapool transformed into a winter wonderland

02 January 2025
Ullapool transformed into a winter wonderland

Ullapool transformed into a winter wonderland

02 January 2025

The snow and ice seen across all of the Highlands, and much of Scotland too, on January 2 comes alongside a fresh yellow weather warning.


PICTURES: Tore A9 flooding amid Highland Hogmanay travel chaos

31 December 2024
PICTURES: Tore A9 flooding amid Highland Hogmanay travel chaos

PICTURES: Tore A9 flooding amid Highland Hogmanay travel chaos

31 December 2024

Flooding at Tore on the A9 is one of many Highland locations facing adverse weather today (December 31).


Fortrose to Avoch A832 landslide sees police turning back motorists

31 December 2024
Fortrose to Avoch A832 landslide sees police turning back motorists

Fortrose to Avoch A832 landslide sees police turning back motorists

31 December 2024

According to eyewitnesses, heavy rain, a landslide and tree caused the road to be blocked on the morning of December 31, since approximately 8.30am.


Tain charity helped clothe over 850 Highland children in 2024

31 December 2024
Tain charity helped clothe over 850 Highland children in 2024

Tain charity helped clothe over 850 Highland children in 2024

31 December 2024

Grassroots charity Kats Second Editions, was founded by Katrena ‘Kat’ Macleod in 2020 and became an officially-registered charity in July 2024.


Wester Ross garden to feature in new Monty Don television series

27 December 2024
Wester Ross garden to feature in new Monty Don television series

Wester Ross garden to feature in new Monty Don television series

27 December 2024

The bountiful will be featuring in the first episode of Monty Don’s new series, exploring British gardens.


Boxing Day break-in at village shop prompts police appeal

27 December 2024
Boxing Day break-in at village shop prompts police appeal

Boxing Day break-in at village shop prompts police appeal

27 December 2024

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of December 26, saw a “significant” quantity of alcohol and cigarettes being taken from the shop.


Cromarty teenager shares experience of losing cousin to suicide

27 December 2024
Cromarty teenager shares experience of losing cousin to suicide

Cromarty teenager shares experience of losing cousin to suicide

27 December 2024

Orlagh MacIver, has opened up alongside her mum Sarah in a new Mikeysline podcast titled Speaking of Suicide.


Invergordon dancer’s showcase almost leaves teacher in tears of pride

25 December 2024
Invergordon dancer’s showcase almost leaves teacher in tears of pride

Invergordon dancer’s showcase almost leaves teacher in tears of pride

25 December 2024

After months of practise, dancers at South Lodge Primary School put on a show at the school with help from their dancing teacher, Leonie Reid.


Tain pupils dazzle Innis Mhor care home residents with festive tunes

25 December 2024
Tain pupils dazzle Innis Mhor care home residents with festive tunes

Tain pupils dazzle Innis Mhor care home residents with festive tunes

25 December 2024

Tain pupils dazzled Innis Mhor Care Home residents with their festive tunes, as they make an effort to “give something back to the community”.


Over 100 abandoned vehicles recorded on Black Isle since 2022

24 December 2024
Over 100 abandoned vehicles recorded on Black Isle since 2022

Over 100 abandoned vehicles recorded on Black Isle since 2022

24 December 2024

The abandoned vehicles prove to be “not only an eyesore but an environmental risk,” according to a local MSP.


Ross-shire photographs capture life in 2024 through camera lenses

23 December 2024
Ross-shire photographs capture life in 2024 through camera lenses

Ross-shire photographs capture life in 2024 through camera lenses

23 December 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s a great time to take stock and have a look back at what has happened over the course of a typically tumultuous year.


Ross-shire figures wish for transport, housing and tourism in 2025

22 December 2024
Ross-shire figures wish for transport, housing and tourism in 2025

Ross-shire figures wish for transport, housing and tourism in 2025

22 December 2024

At a time of year when many take stock and look ahead to the year to come, we asked some well-known faces about their hopes for 2025.


Alness charity’s Christmas extravaganza hailed a ‘huge success’

22 December 2024
Alness charity’s Christmas extravaganza hailed a ‘huge success’

Alness charity’s Christmas extravaganza hailed a ‘huge success’

22 December 2024

The charity behind the event saw almost 300 people attend over the two days.


Evanton torchlit walk brought all members of the community together

21 December 2024
Evanton torchlit walk brought all members of the community together

Evanton torchlit walk brought all members of the community together

21 December 2024

Organised by Evanton Wood Community Community Company, the event saw people walk the illuminated trail side-by-side.


Fortrose care home shares ‘glimpse of the fun’ at their Christmas party

21 December 2024
Fortrose care home shares ‘glimpse of the fun’ at their Christmas party

Fortrose care home shares ‘glimpse of the fun’ at their Christmas party

21 December 2024

Eilean Dubh Care Home saw a “fantastic turnout” at their Christmas party as well as the creation of “lasting memories”.


Former Dingwall geography teacher gifts towering Christmas tree to school

20 December 2024
Former Dingwall geography teacher gifts towering Christmas tree to school

Former Dingwall geography teacher gifts towering Christmas tree to school

20 December 2024

A former Dingwall Academy geography teacher has gifted a monumentally-tall Christmas tree to the school, grown in his front garden.


Invergordon RNLI welcomes three new volunteers to life-saving Easter Ross crew

18 December 2024
Invergordon RNLI welcomes three new volunteers to life-saving Easter Ross crew

Invergordon RNLI welcomes three new volunteers to life-saving Easter Ross crew

18 December 2024

Earlier this month saw new volunteer recruits Danny Simpson, Andy Haines and Lee Falkiner pass their Tier 1 assessments.


Ullapool local’s shock at £205.99 bus fare from Glasgow to Inverness

17 December 2024
Ullapool local’s shock at £205.99 bus fare from Glasgow to Inverness

Ullapool local’s shock at £205.99 bus fare from Glasgow to Inverness

17 December 2024

The Wester Ross local, who was returning home after a trip to the central belt, was “surprised” by the Citylink bus fare of £205.99 on their website.


Conon Bridge’s 30th annual OAP party highlighted ‘community spirit’

17 December 2024
Conon Bridge’s 30th annual OAP party highlighted ‘community spirit’

Conon Bridge’s 30th annual OAP party highlighted ‘community spirit’

17 December 2024

Taking place at Ben Wyvis Primary, all 48 of the party-goers get a lift to the school where they got a three-course meal with a few drinks.


Ullapool’s former tourist information centre to become new shop

14 December 2024
Ullapool’s former tourist information centre to become new shop

Ullapool’s former tourist information centre to become new shop

14 December 2024

The shop is due to move into the former VisitScotland tourist information centre on 6 Argyle Street.


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