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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.


Highland levelling-up bid to improve NC500 'snubbed'

19 January 2023
Highland levelling-up bid to improve NC500 'snubbed'

Highland levelling-up bid to improve NC500 'snubbed'

19 January 2023

Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has hit out at the "illogical" decision not to invest in the Highlands as part of the UK government's levelling-up agenda.


Bikes on buses scheme to expand across Highlands

14 January 2023
Bikes on buses scheme to expand across Highlands

Bikes on buses scheme to expand across Highlands

14 January 2023

A pilot service operating into Caithness which let people carry bikes on buses is to be extended to other routes across the Highlands and Islands.


Man taken to hospital after crash closes A9 in Highlands

09 January 2023
Man taken to hospital after crash closes A9 in Highlands

Man taken to hospital after crash closes A9 in Highlands

09 January 2023

The A9 was closed in both directions near Aviemore due to an accident on Monday afternoon in which a man was injured.


NHS Highland: Most Scots are willing to offer a kidney to family member

28 December 2022
NHS Highland: Most Scots are willing to offer a kidney to family member

NHS Highland: Most Scots are willing to offer a kidney to family member

28 December 2022

NHS Highland is highlighting the vital role of living kidney donation after new research shows most people would be willing to help a loved one.


Derek Lewis appointed to lead transition of UHI colleges

21 December 2022
Derek Lewis appointed to lead transition of UHI colleges

Derek Lewis appointed to lead transition of UHI colleges

21 December 2022

A new chairman has been appointed to lead and implement the merger of UHI North Highland with its partner colleges.


How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

16 December 2022
How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

16 December 2022

People in the Highlands are being urged to speak out rather than suffer in silence this Christmas.


Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

09 December 2022
Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

09 December 2022

With the first signs of real winter weather, mountain safety organisations are urging people heading for the hills to "ThinkWINTER".


Jail sentence for former Highland egg farm boss welcomed after 'harrowing' case

03 December 2022
Jail sentence for former Highland egg farm boss welcomed after 'harrowing' case

Jail sentence for former Highland egg farm boss welcomed after 'harrowing' case

03 December 2022

A Ross councillor has welcomed the sentencing of two men over cruelty to animals which led to the deaths of more than 2000 hens at a Caithness farm.


PICTURES: Highland Cross hailed as four charities share in £268k pot

30 November 2022
PICTURES: Highland Cross hailed as four charities share in £268k pot

PICTURES: Highland Cross hailed as four charities share in £268k pot

30 November 2022

Charities underlined the difference an award from the Highland Cross will make to people across the north at a handover event in Inverness on Thursday


An Teallach repairs will kick-start paths project after £100k award

27 November 2022
An Teallach repairs will kick-start paths project after £100k award

An Teallach repairs will kick-start paths project after £100k award

27 November 2022

Repairs to footpaths on a popular Highland peak in Wester Ross will kick-start a campaign to benefit restoration and conservation in the mountains.


Charities receive Highland Cross funds as latest event brings total raised to £5.5 million

25 November 2022
Charities receive Highland Cross funds as latest event brings total raised to £5.5 million

Charities receive Highland Cross funds as latest event brings total raised to £5.5 million

25 November 2022

Charities across the region have been handed a significant cash boost thanks to the return of the Highland Cross.


UHI college merger approved unanimously by boards

08 November 2022
UHI college merger approved unanimously by boards

UHI college merger approved unanimously by boards

08 November 2022

UHI North Highland college will become part of a wider Highlands and Islands establishment after plans for a merger were approved.


PICTURES: New Inverness Remembered book in the shops in time for Christmas

06 November 2022
PICTURES: New Inverness Remembered book in the shops in time for Christmas

PICTURES: New Inverness Remembered book in the shops in time for Christmas

06 November 2022

The latest book in the Inverness Remembered series – Volume XVIII – is now on sale in local bookshops.


Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

04 November 2022
Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

04 November 2022

Rail strikes planned for Saturday, Monday and Wednesday have been called off, the RMT union has said.


Community funding available for cycle events

23 October 2022
Community funding available for cycle events

Community funding available for cycle events

23 October 2022

Funding is being made available for community groups to host cycling events during next summer’s UCI Cycling World Championships.


Police appeal for info after A9 motorbike crash

22 September 2022
Police appeal for info after A9 motorbike crash

Police appeal for info after A9 motorbike crash

22 September 2022

Police are appealing for information about a crash between two motorcycles on the A9 south of Helmsdale on Tuesday.


Ross-shire children take part in Gaelic summer activities

15 August 2022
Ross-shire children take part in Gaelic summer activities

Ross-shire children take part in Gaelic summer activities

15 August 2022

A programme of Gaelic medium summer activities was offered to pupils during the school summer holidays.


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