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Tain care home set to see £2.2 million expansion

14 March 2025
Tain care home set to see £2.2 million expansion

Tain care home set to see £2.2 million expansion

14 March 2025

Parklands Care Homes has unveiled plans for a £2.2 million two-storey extension at a Tain care home.


How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

13 March 2025
How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

13 March 2025

The problems posed by the Highlands’ 516-mile NC500 route are undeniably tricky – and almost everyone has very strong opinions about it.


Cromarty youth share daffodils with locals to mark five years since Covid-19

13 March 2025
Cromarty youth share daffodils with locals to mark five years since Covid-19

Cromarty youth share daffodils with locals to mark five years since Covid-19

13 March 2025

Kind-hearted Black Isle locals have delivered a hand-wrapped daffodils to every resident in Cromarty, to mark five years since the Covid-19 pandemic.


10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

12 March 2025
10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

12 March 2025

On one hand, tourism from the NC500 is vital to the Highland economy, but on the other hand, many communities feel they are at breaking point.


Wester Ross Victorian-era lodge named as Scotland’s Hotel of the Year

12 March 2025
Wester Ross Victorian-era lodge named as Scotland’s Hotel of the Year

Wester Ross Victorian-era lodge named as Scotland’s Hotel of the Year

12 March 2025

A Wester Ross Victorian-era hotel has been named as Scotland’s Hotel of the Year by The Times.


Inverness’s new Falcon Square RBS branch prepares to open

12 March 2025
Inverness’s new Falcon Square RBS branch prepares to open

Inverness’s new Falcon Square RBS branch prepares to open

12 March 2025

The branch on the upper floor of the Eastgate Centre closed on February 20 of this year, as well as the Harbour Road branch set to close on March 14.


Fortrose Academy girls crowned winners of prestigious national competition

11 March 2025
Fortrose Academy girls crowned winners of prestigious national competition

Fortrose Academy girls crowned winners of prestigious national competition

11 March 2025

Four Fortrose girls have been crowned the winners of a prestigious competition, which aims to carve out space for women in a male-dominated industry.


Parkinson’s nurse capacity to double for north Highlands

11 March 2025
Parkinson’s nurse capacity to double for north Highlands

Parkinson’s nurse capacity to double for north Highlands

11 March 2025

The new post has come about through the efforts of local people, who worked with the charity Parkinson’s UK to campaign for more support.


Dingwall yarn-bombers share ‘little acts of kindness’ around county town

10 March 2025
Dingwall yarn-bombers share ‘little acts of kindness’ around county town

Dingwall yarn-bombers share ‘little acts of kindness’ around county town

10 March 2025

The yarn-bombing group have once again taken to the county town’s High Street, sharing their colourful knits to mark World Book Day celebrations.


Inverness Music Festival gets off to ‘wonderful’ start

10 March 2025
Inverness Music Festival gets off to ‘wonderful’ start

Inverness Music Festival gets off to ‘wonderful’ start

10 March 2025

Taking place at the Inverness Methodist Church on Huntly Street, the musical event sees performers compete in a variety of classes.


Ullapool teenager to feature in new BBC documentary

08 March 2025
Ullapool teenager to feature in new BBC documentary

Ullapool teenager to feature in new BBC documentary

08 March 2025

An Ullapool teenager is set to feature in a new BBC documentary exploring the misconceptions and links between autism and creativity.


Alness teenager speaks up on behalf of Highland youth in Westminster

07 March 2025
Alness teenager speaks up on behalf of Highland youth in Westminster

Alness teenager speaks up on behalf of Highland youth in Westminster

07 March 2025

An Alness Academy pupil has spoken out on behalf of Highland young people in the Houses of Parliament, Westminster.


Ullapool restaurant retains Michelin Guide listing — for third year running

07 March 2025
Ullapool restaurant retains Michelin Guide listing — for third year running

Ullapool restaurant retains Michelin Guide listing — for third year running

07 March 2025

The Dipping Lugger, led by head chef David Smith, has won a number of accolades over the years for their restaurant and hotel.


Wester Ross telecoms mast proposal named ‘unnecessary and useless’ by locals

06 March 2025
Wester Ross telecoms mast proposal named ‘unnecessary and useless’ by locals

Wester Ross telecoms mast proposal named ‘unnecessary and useless’ by locals

06 March 2025

A telecoms mast proposed for a rural area of Wester Ross has been met with opposition from locals, who describe it as “unnecessary and useless”.


Consultations over Kyle of Lochalsh’s Serco Marine services to go ahead

06 March 2025
Consultations over Kyle of Lochalsh’s Serco Marine services to go ahead

Consultations over Kyle of Lochalsh’s Serco Marine services to go ahead

06 March 2025

Following talks with the MoD, Serco and the Royal Navy, Unite has agreed to suspend strike action in Kyle of Lochalsh.


Inverness Music Festival performers ready to take to the stage this evening

06 March 2025
Inverness Music Festival performers ready to take to the stage this evening

Inverness Music Festival performers ready to take to the stage this evening

06 March 2025

Taking place at the Inverness Methodist Church on Huntly Street, the musical event will see performers compete in a range of classes.


Ullapool’s highly-anticipated new bar announces opening date

06 March 2025
Ullapool’s highly-anticipated new bar announces opening date

Ullapool’s highly-anticipated new bar announces opening date

06 March 2025

A highly-anticipated new bar in the heart of Ullapool has announced their opening date.


Ross-shire care home to feature in new BBC documentary

05 March 2025
Ross-shire care home to feature in new BBC documentary

Ross-shire care home to feature in new BBC documentary

05 March 2025

A Muir of Ord care home is set to feature in a new BBC documentary exploring the struggles faced by the care sector in the Highlands and Islands.


Cruise tax: ‘We should be grateful for income, not charging extra’

05 March 2025
Cruise tax: ‘We should be grateful for income, not charging extra’

Cruise tax: ‘We should be grateful for income, not charging extra’

05 March 2025

Ross-shire Journal readers have shared their thoughts on the proposed cruise ship tax.


Brothers presented with prestigious award — following in their father’s footsteps

04 March 2025
Brothers presented with prestigious award — following in their father’s footsteps

Brothers presented with prestigious award — following in their father’s footsteps

04 March 2025

Two Easter Ross brothers have been presented with a prestigious award, 30 years after their father received the same accolade.


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