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Love is in the air with new Dingwall High Street yarn-bombing

13 February 2025
Love is in the air with new Dingwall High Street yarn-bombing

Love is in the air with new Dingwall High Street yarn-bombing

13 February 2025

Dingwall knitters have brightened up the county town’s High Street, ahead of Valentine’s Day celebrations later this week.


Dingwall and Seaforth garage rent to increase by 6%

13 February 2025
Dingwall and Seaforth garage rent to increase by 6%

Dingwall and Seaforth garage rent to increase by 6%

13 February 2025

As agreed at the Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee meeting on February 10, garage rents for Ward 8 will be increasing by six per cent in 2025/26.


Ullapool’s ‘fantastic’ Seafood Shack gets shout-out from Michelin-recommended chef

11 February 2025
Ullapool’s ‘fantastic’ Seafood Shack gets shout-out from Michelin-recommended chef

Ullapool’s ‘fantastic’ Seafood Shack gets shout-out from Michelin-recommended chef

11 February 2025

An Ullapool takeaway has been praised by a Michelin-recommended chef as one of the best cheap places to eat in the UK.


West Highland fishers save entangled humpback whale’s life

11 February 2025
West Highland fishers save entangled humpback whale’s life

West Highland fishers save entangled humpback whale’s life

11 February 2025

Yesterday (February 10), a young humpback whale was reported to be entangled in creel fishing gear to the north-east of Skye.


Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team gifted new piece of essential kit

11 February 2025
Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team gifted new piece of essential kit

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team gifted new piece of essential kit

11 February 2025

A life-saving local service has been gifted a new piece of essential kit from an annual charity fundraising event in Wester Ross last year.


Dingwall’s MacDonald monument to get £160k upgrade

10 February 2025
Dingwall’s MacDonald monument to get £160k upgrade

Dingwall’s MacDonald monument to get £160k upgrade

10 February 2025

The 100ft tower erected to Major General Sir Hector Macdonald - known to generations simply as ‘Fighting Mac’ - commands a stunning view.


Tain dancers take home over 20 podium wins from Dundee competition

10 February 2025
Tain dancers take home over 20 podium wins from Dundee competition

Tain dancers take home over 20 podium wins from Dundee competition

10 February 2025

Tain dancers took home over 20 podium wins from a recent competition in Dundee, where they danced in a variety of sections.


Wester Ross school’s recommended closure sparks split opinions

10 February 2025
Wester Ross school’s recommended closure sparks split opinions

Wester Ross school’s recommended closure sparks split opinions

10 February 2025

Badcaul Primary, around a 30-mile drive from Ullapool Primary, has been mothballed since January 2022 when the school roll fell to zero.


Fortrose Academy girls inspired to pursue career in a male-dominated industry

09 February 2025
Fortrose Academy girls inspired to pursue career in a male-dominated industry

Fortrose Academy girls inspired to pursue career in a male-dominated industry

09 February 2025

A group of young women from Fortrose Academy have been inspired to pursue a career in business, after reaching the finals of a competition.


A835 Tarvie ‘corkscrew’ sees 10-year high in collisions

08 February 2025
A835 Tarvie ‘corkscrew’ sees 10-year high in collisions

A835 Tarvie ‘corkscrew’ sees 10-year high in collisions

08 February 2025

A seven-mile stretch of the A835 which runs from Gorstan Junction to Contin Junction is renowned locally for being prone to collisions.


Fortrose Academy girls to compete in finals of prestigious national competition

05 February 2025
Fortrose Academy girls to compete in finals of prestigious national competition

Fortrose Academy girls to compete in finals of prestigious national competition

05 February 2025

The competition aims to carve out space for women in a heavily male-dominated industry.


Contin A835 roadworks to take place later this month

05 February 2025
Contin A835 roadworks to take place later this month

Contin A835 roadworks to take place later this month

05 February 2025

BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A835 south of Contin with works set to get underway on February 16.


Police appeal after sports car ‘narrowly avoided collision’ on A82

04 February 2025
Police appeal after sports car ‘narrowly avoided collision’ on A82

Police appeal after sports car ‘narrowly avoided collision’ on A82

04 February 2025

Reports of careless driving on the A82 involving a green sports car has triggered a police appeal for information.


Lochalsh workers among Serco Marine employees balloted for strike action

04 February 2025
Lochalsh workers among Serco Marine employees balloted for strike action

Lochalsh workers among Serco Marine employees balloted for strike action

04 February 2025

The workers are balloted for strike action due to “being locked out of consultations” regarding Serco’s contract with the Royal Navy.


Damage to signs in Alness and Invergordon sparks police appeal

04 February 2025
Damage to signs in Alness and Invergordon sparks police appeal

Damage to signs in Alness and Invergordon sparks police appeal

04 February 2025

The signs, which advised of the illegal use of off-road motorcycles, were damaged between January 23 and 26.


UPDATE: Glasgow to Inverness trains now ‘running as scheduled’ after vehicle ‘struck bridge’

04 February 2025
UPDATE: Glasgow to Inverness trains now ‘running as scheduled’ after vehicle ‘struck bridge’

UPDATE: Glasgow to Inverness trains now ‘running as scheduled’ after vehicle ‘struck bridge’

04 February 2025

The vehicle, which struck a bridge between Dalwhinnie and Blair Atholl previously caused disruption to train services between Glasgow and Inverness.


Glasgow to Inverness train disruption after vehicle ‘struck bridge’

04 February 2025
Glasgow to Inverness train disruption after vehicle ‘struck bridge’

Glasgow to Inverness train disruption after vehicle ‘struck bridge’

04 February 2025

A vehicle which struck a bridge on the Highland Main Line has caused disruption for train services between Glasgow and Inverness today.


Search for ‘Directors of Fun’ to test out new Inverness bowling alley

04 February 2025
Search for ‘Directors of Fun’ to test out new Inverness bowling alley

Search for ‘Directors of Fun’ to test out new Inverness bowling alley

04 February 2025

Inverness’ new bowling alley has launched a recruitment campaign to find a parent and child to be their 'Directors of Fun'.


KAREN ANDERSON: The dangers of falling in love while house-hunting

02 February 2025
KAREN ANDERSON: The dangers of falling in love while house-hunting

KAREN ANDERSON: The dangers of falling in love while house-hunting

02 February 2025

Our columnist, Karen Anderson, has shared her updates about the highs and lows of house-hunting in the Highland capital.


Alness judo coach of 37 years awarded for ‘lifetime dedication’

01 February 2025
Alness judo coach of 37 years awarded for ‘lifetime dedication’

Alness judo coach of 37 years awarded for ‘lifetime dedication’

01 February 2025

Alness’ Frazer McBeath (58) has trained multiple generations of Easter Ross judoka as the head coach of Alness and Evanton Judo Club.


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