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Dingwall P7 class’ campaign to lock up phones overnight

21 February 2025
Dingwall P7 class’ campaign to lock up phones overnight

Dingwall P7 class’ campaign to lock up phones overnight

21 February 2025

A group of Dingwall P7s have started locking up their phones overnight — and they are encouraging their parents and fellow classmates to follow suit.


Gairloch care home set to re-open in spring

20 February 2025
Gairloch care home set to re-open in spring

Gairloch care home set to re-open in spring

20 February 2025

NHS Highland reveal they are “aiming” to re-open a Gairloch care home in spring of this year.


Why I’m better known as is ‘Dulcie’s granddaughter’ — 150 Years of the RSJ

20 February 2025
Why I’m better known as is ‘Dulcie’s granddaughter’ — 150 Years of the RSJ

Why I’m better known as is ‘Dulcie’s granddaughter’ — 150 Years of the RSJ

20 February 2025

The Ross-shire Journal celebrated its 150th birthday yesterday. Ross journalist Iona MJ MacDonald has shared her pride in her home and paper.


Ullapool to see visit from world's last seagoing paddle steamer Waverley

20 February 2025
Ullapool to see visit from world's last seagoing paddle steamer Waverley

Ullapool to see visit from world's last seagoing paddle steamer Waverley

20 February 2025

Ullapool, Kyle of Lochalsh and Gairloch are set to receive a visit from the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley, this spring.


UK Serco Marine employees vote in favour of strike action

18 February 2025
UK Serco Marine employees vote in favour of strike action

UK Serco Marine employees vote in favour of strike action

18 February 2025

WORKERS at a company with a presence in Lochalsh have voted for strike action after claims employees were effectively ‘locked out of consultations’.


Ross metal detectorists rake in large sum for ‘amazing’ causes

17 February 2025
Ross metal detectorists rake in large sum for ‘amazing’ causes

Ross metal detectorists rake in large sum for ‘amazing’ causes

17 February 2025

Earlier in February, the Ross-shire Relics Metal Detecting Club held a charity fundraiser in the Black Isle in aid of Leo’s Pride and Sophie’s Story.


Hope for Ullapool War Memorial mystery to be uncovered

16 February 2025
Hope for Ullapool War Memorial mystery to be uncovered

Hope for Ullapool War Memorial mystery to be uncovered

16 February 2025

A ceremony to mark the memorial’s centenary is being organised — however, organisers have soon discovered that information is scarce.


Black Isle joiner secures potentially life-changing Mexico MS treatment

15 February 2025
Black Isle joiner secures potentially life-changing Mexico MS treatment

Black Isle joiner secures potentially life-changing Mexico MS treatment

15 February 2025

Graham Mackay (49) was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in June 2024 — but he has been off work for over 2.5 years due to the disease.


Torridon plans jam-packed week of Gaelic celebrations

15 February 2025
Torridon plans jam-packed week of Gaelic celebrations

Torridon plans jam-packed week of Gaelic celebrations

15 February 2025

The Wester Ross community is set to celebrate World Gaelic Week, with activities for all ages prepared.


How Ullapool became the centre of a £100m cocaine smuggling scandals

14 February 2025
How Ullapool became the centre of a £100m cocaine smuggling scandals

How Ullapool became the centre of a £100m cocaine smuggling scandals

14 February 2025

In 1991, Ullapool was rocked to the core when police seized over £100million worth of drugs just north of the Wester Ross fishing village.


Human skull found on millionaire’s Wester Ross estate

14 February 2025
Human skull found on millionaire’s Wester Ross estate

Human skull found on millionaire’s Wester Ross estate

14 February 2025

The skull was reportedly found alongside other bones at Badentarbat Lodge in Coigach, near Achiltibuie.


Conon Bridge to see new pet crematorium?

14 February 2025
Conon Bridge to see new pet crematorium?

Conon Bridge to see new pet crematorium?

14 February 2025

The village could be set to see the introduction of a pet crematorium, after a new proposal has been lodged to Highland Council.


Muir of Ord care home treated to fairytale performance from Mikeysline

13 February 2025
Muir of Ord care home treated to fairytale performance from Mikeysline

Muir of Ord care home treated to fairytale performance from Mikeysline

13 February 2025

Residents enjoyed a fairytale performance from Mikeysline as part of Time to Talk Day, a nationwide initiative promoting mental health awareness.


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.


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