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New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

10 October 2024
New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

10 October 2024

A major new hub driving offshore renewable projects has opened in Inverness in a move an energy giant says "underlines its commitment" to the city.


Black Isle church set for new life as design studio, shop and café?

10 October 2024
Black Isle church set for new life as design studio, shop and café?

Black Isle church set for new life as design studio, shop and café?

10 October 2024

A former Black Isle kirk which was sold off by the Church of Scotland could return to use as a design studio, shop and café under new plans.


Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

10 October 2024
Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

10 October 2024

Huge wild cattle could be ‘back from the dead’ to rewild Highlands near Loch Ness.


Signal fault sparks cancellations for ScotRail services

09 October 2024
Signal fault sparks cancellations for ScotRail services

Signal fault sparks cancellations for ScotRail services

09 October 2024

Rail commuters have been hit by disruption on the Far North Line after a signalling fault sparked some cancellations.


UPDATE: Weather cancellations confirmed for some Ullapool-Stornoway CalMac ferry crossings

08 October 2024
UPDATE: Weather cancellations confirmed for some Ullapool-Stornoway CalMac ferry crossings

UPDATE: Weather cancellations confirmed for some Ullapool-Stornoway CalMac ferry crossings

08 October 2024

Cancellations have been announced on several ferry sailings on Wednesday, with delays also affecting Tuesday evening crossings.


UPDATE: Woman taken to hospital ‘for assessment’ after train disturbance on Wick to Inverness service

08 October 2024
UPDATE: Woman taken to hospital ‘for assessment’ after train disturbance on Wick to Inverness service

UPDATE: Woman taken to hospital ‘for assessment’ after train disturbance on Wick to Inverness service

08 October 2024

Police attended Wick Station around 45 minutes after the train was due to depart after receiving “a report of concern for a woman on board a train”.


‘Passenger disturbance’ sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness train

08 October 2024
‘Passenger disturbance’ sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness train

‘Passenger disturbance’ sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness train

08 October 2024

The cancellation of the 12.34pm Wick-Inverness train due to a ‘disturbance’ is one of three unrelated cancellations on the Far North Line on Tuesday.


Lochalsh beauty spot being blighted by dog muck

07 October 2024
Lochalsh beauty spot being blighted by dog muck

Lochalsh beauty spot being blighted by dog muck

07 October 2024

Irresponsible dog owners are being urged to clean up after their pets after a “noticeable increase” in fouling at a Lochalsh beauty spot.


New buyer sought for Macdonald’s Hardware in Dingwall as owners prepare to retire

30 September 2024
New buyer sought for Macdonald’s Hardware in Dingwall as owners prepare to retire

New buyer sought for Macdonald’s Hardware in Dingwall as owners prepare to retire

30 September 2024

A Dingwall high street institution is looking for new owners to open the next chapter in its long history.


Multi-storey car park repair ‘limbo’ sparks trader concerns

27 September 2024
Multi-storey car park repair ‘limbo’ sparks trader concerns

Multi-storey car park repair ‘limbo’ sparks trader concerns

27 September 2024

Stalled repairs to a key Inverness city centre car park are worrying business leaders, amid concerns the long-running cut in parking will hurt trade.


‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

27 September 2024
‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

27 September 2024

Jacqui’s life was saved twice by donors, including one occasion which turned out to be the best Christmas present anyone could ask for…


Highlands Golf Links Pro-Am to raise funds for Doddie Weir charity

27 September 2024
Highlands Golf Links Pro-Am to raise funds for Doddie Weir charity

Highlands Golf Links Pro-Am to raise funds for Doddie Weir charity

27 September 2024

A trio of golf courses and a distillery have joined forces to raise vital funds for a charity set up by Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir.


Scots Trad Music Awards heading to Inverness for first time in a decade

26 September 2024
Scots Trad Music Awards heading to Inverness for first time in a decade

Scots Trad Music Awards heading to Inverness for first time in a decade

26 September 2024

Inverness will play host to the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards for the first time in a decade this autumn, it has been confirmed.


‘Help us win!’: Belladrum shortlisted for 2 festival awards… and urges public to vote

26 September 2024
‘Help us win!’: Belladrum shortlisted for 2 festival awards… and urges public to vote

‘Help us win!’: Belladrum shortlisted for 2 festival awards… and urges public to vote

26 September 2024

Belladrum is up for Best Medium Festival and for Best Family Festival in the annual UK Festival Awards.


Mystery Netflix thriller due to film in Inverness?

25 September 2024
Mystery Netflix thriller due to film in Inverness?

Mystery Netflix thriller due to film in Inverness?

25 September 2024

Intrigued Highlanders may have the chance to appear on screen after it emerged that a mystery Netflix thriller will be filming in the Inverness area.


Gas leak emergency road closure to continue until weekend?

25 September 2024
Gas leak emergency road closure to continue until weekend?

Gas leak emergency road closure to continue until weekend?

25 September 2024

A busy Dingwall street which is subject to an “emergency road closure” following a gas leak, may remain shut until the weekend.


Thief on the run after fleeing stolen van crash scene following A9 police chase

24 September 2024
Thief on the run after fleeing stolen van crash scene following A9 police chase

Thief on the run after fleeing stolen van crash scene following A9 police chase

24 September 2024

A thief who stole a van and sparked a police chase on the A9 was still on the run this afternoon after fleeing the crashed vehicle near Ralia.


Gas leak sparks emergency closure of key Dingwall road

24 September 2024
Gas leak sparks emergency closure of key Dingwall road

Gas leak sparks emergency closure of key Dingwall road

24 September 2024

A suspected gas leak has sparked the emergency closure of a main road in Dingwall.


Serious A9 crash sparks hospital airlift

24 September 2024
Serious A9 crash sparks hospital airlift

Serious A9 crash sparks hospital airlift

24 September 2024

A male was airlifted to hospital in Aberdeen, while a female was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness after a crash on the A9 in Easter Ross.


‘Crew shortages’ strike again as more Far North Line train cancellations announced

24 September 2024
‘Crew shortages’ strike again as more Far North Line train cancellations announced

‘Crew shortages’ strike again as more Far North Line train cancellations announced

24 September 2024

The 10.41am Inverness to Wick and 4pm Wick to Inverness services were both cancelled on Tuesday, with ScotRail struggling to secure bus replacements.


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