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People urged to Spring Into Action to help Age Scotland charity this April

09 April 2023
People urged to Spring Into Action to help Age Scotland charity this April

People urged to Spring Into Action to help Age Scotland charity this April

09 April 2023

Age Scotland is asking people in the Highlands and Islands to get active this month to help the charity in its work to tackle loneliness and isolation


Now is the time to get prescriptions sorted for Easter

05 April 2023
Now is the time to get prescriptions sorted for Easter

Now is the time to get prescriptions sorted for Easter

05 April 2023

People are being reminded to check they have enough of their repeat prescription medications to last over the bank holiday weekend.


Crofters and farmers in plea for dogs to be kept under control this Easter

04 April 2023
Crofters and farmers in plea for dogs to be kept under control this Easter

Crofters and farmers in plea for dogs to be kept under control this Easter

04 April 2023

Dog owners are being asked to keep their pet on a lead near livestock this Easter to help prevent attacks on sheep and lambs.


Moy Estate gamekeeper stuffed sparrowhawk in bag after shooting it from sky

31 March 2023
Moy Estate gamekeeper stuffed sparrowhawk in bag after shooting it from sky

Moy Estate gamekeeper stuffed sparrowhawk in bag after shooting it from sky

31 March 2023

A gamekeeper on a Highland estate shot a sparrowhawk and stuffed it in a bag while being filmed by an RSPB Scotland investigator.


Nowhere to hide – warning to child abusers after Highland man jailed for rape and sex assaults on girls as young as four

24 March 2023
Nowhere to hide – warning to child abusers after Highland man jailed for rape and sex assaults on girls as young as four

Nowhere to hide – warning to child abusers after Highland man jailed for rape and sex assaults on girls as young as four

24 March 2023

Former fightfighter Gary Campbell was jailed on Friday for the 'art and part' rape and sexual abuse of girls as young as four in the Philippines.


SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

18 March 2023
SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

18 March 2023

The SNP leadership hopefuls were given an opportunity to cross-examine each of the other prospective leaders at Friday's Highland debate


Green light for nuclear manufacturing at freeport

16 March 2023
Green light for nuclear manufacturing at freeport

Green light for nuclear manufacturing at freeport

16 March 2023

Campaigners have criticised the Scottish Government for leaving the door open to manufacturing new nuclear power plants in the Highlands.


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

16 March 2023
Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

16 March 2023

The Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards, which launches this week, celebrates the best tourism businesses in the Highlands.


Is this five-star youth hostel the perfect launchpad for a hike up Ben Nevis?

12 March 2023
Is this five-star youth hostel the perfect launchpad for a hike up Ben Nevis?

Is this five-star youth hostel the perfect launchpad for a hike up Ben Nevis?

12 March 2023

Lochaber prides itself as the Outdoor Capital of the UK. John Davidson headed to Glen Nevis for a short stay at the five-star youth hostel


Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

07 March 2023
Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

07 March 2023

A formal consultation into the merger of three UHI colleges across the north has been launched.


NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

22 February 2023
NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

NHS Highland to deliver vaccinations under national 'transformation programme'

22 February 2023

Routine vaccinations for those heading overseas on holiday and childhood immunisations are being centralised through the health board.


Education bosses report improvements at Highland primary schools

19 February 2023
Education bosses report improvements at Highland primary schools

Education bosses report improvements at Highland primary schools

19 February 2023

Members of Highland Council’s education committee offered thanks to primary schools across the region.


Mark Beaumont pushes the limits as he heads to the Highlands to talk North Coast 500 and more

17 February 2023
Mark Beaumont pushes the limits as he heads to the Highlands to talk North Coast 500 and more

Mark Beaumont pushes the limits as he heads to the Highlands to talk North Coast 500 and more

17 February 2023

John Davidson spoke to adventure cyclist and film-maker Mark Beaumont as he brings his Faster tour to Eden Court next week.


Ross-shire could be hit by 80mph winds from Storm Otto on Friday

16 February 2023
Ross-shire could be hit by 80mph winds from Storm Otto on Friday

Ross-shire could be hit by 80mph winds from Storm Otto on Friday

16 February 2023

Winds of up to 80mph have been predicted in the Highlands on Friday as Storm Otto is set to bring disruption to much of Scotland.


Did you know you can face a £40k fine or prison if your dog attacks farm animals?

12 February 2023
Did you know you can face a £40k fine or prison if your dog attacks farm animals?

Did you know you can face a £40k fine or prison if your dog attacks farm animals?

12 February 2023

Dog owners are being urged to ensure their pets are under control around livestock as the lambing season gets under way.


Mountain rescue legend 'Heavy' Whalley awarded with top mountain accolade

10 February 2023
Mountain rescue legend 'Heavy' Whalley awarded with top mountain accolade

Mountain rescue legend 'Heavy' Whalley awarded with top mountain accolade

10 February 2023

A lifelong mountain rescuer who spent three years with the Torridon and Kinlochewe mountain rescue team has won a prestigious mountain award.


Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

01 February 2023
Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

01 February 2023

As Scotland marks 20 years of access laws under the Land Reform Act, John Davidson speaks to charities and politicians on the future of outdoor access


BOOKS: Walking guides to the northern Munros and Torridon, Fisherfield, Fannichs and An Teallach

31 January 2023
BOOKS: Walking guides to the northern Munros and Torridon, Fisherfield, Fannichs and An Teallach

BOOKS: Walking guides to the northern Munros and Torridon, Fisherfield, Fannichs and An Teallach

31 January 2023

John Davidson takes a look inside two new walking guides from outdoors publisher Cicerone


Call for trustees to help shape future of Hostelling Scotland

30 January 2023
Call for trustees to help shape future of Hostelling Scotland

Call for trustees to help shape future of Hostelling Scotland

30 January 2023

Enthusiastic people with a passion for adventure are being sought to help shape the future of hostelling in Scotland.


South Pole journey was 'extreme challenge' for Highland Army GP – even though she'd done it before

29 January 2023
South Pole journey was 'extreme challenge' for Highland Army GP – even though she'd done it before

South Pole journey was 'extreme challenge' for Highland Army GP – even though she'd done it before

29 January 2023

A British Army GP from the Highlands has reached the South Pole – for the second time.


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