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Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

16 January 2025
Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

16 January 2025

The finalised routes for two controversial 400KV overhead power lines through the Highlands have been announced.


36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

16 January 2025
36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

16 January 2025

Plans for a major 238MW wind farm with up to 36 turbines on the hills west of Beauly will go out to public consultation this month.


Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

16 January 2025
Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

16 January 2025

Fire safety calls have been made by a worried community amid plans for a 200MW battery storage power plant nearby.


Card payment issues affect airport for second day

16 January 2025
Card payment issues affect airport for second day

Card payment issues affect airport for second day

16 January 2025

Airline passengers are being urged to use cash at Inverness Airport's cafes after technical issues with card payments continued into a second day.


A9 closed both ways following road crash

15 January 2025
A9 closed both ways following road crash

A9 closed both ways following road crash

15 January 2025

A road crash has closed the A9 in both directions south of Golspie, Traffic Scotland has warned.


Union’s office rental advert signals relocation to new site

15 January 2025
Union’s office rental advert signals relocation to new site

Union’s office rental advert signals relocation to new site

15 January 2025

A union's Highland office in Inverness looks set to relocate in the future after the building currently housing it was put up for let.


PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025
PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.


£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

13 January 2025
£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

13 January 2025

The winners of the latest Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced - with 30 winners in the Highlands and Islands scooping £345,000 between them.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

13 January 2025
FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

13 January 2025

The Highland Archive Centre’s records offer a fascinating insight into the region’s motoring past - car registrations in Inverness-shire from 1903-75.


-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025
-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025

Severe weather was causing chaos for some Highland rail services on Saturday, after temperatures in parts of the region plunged to -20C overnight.


Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

11 January 2025
Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

11 January 2025

A bridge on a busy part of the North Coast 500 will be closed for several nights running later this month, Highland Council has warned.


WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

10 January 2025
WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

10 January 2025

Work on transforming Inverness Castle into a major tourist attraction has passed “another big milestone”.


'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

10 January 2025
'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

10 January 2025

Hikes to employer national insurance contributions will cost Eden Court an extra £100,000 a year, it has confirmed.


Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

09 January 2025
Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

09 January 2025

Scammers are targeting Highland rail passengers with fake unlimited travel deals, ScotRail has warned.


UHI Inverness campuses to remain shut on Friday amid snow and ice warning

09 January 2025
UHI Inverness campuses to remain shut on Friday amid snow and ice warning

UHI Inverness campuses to remain shut on Friday amid snow and ice warning

09 January 2025

Inverness Campus will remain closed to students for a second day on Friday, UHI Inverness has confirmed amid further weather warnings for the region.


Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025
Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025

The Met Office has extended a snow & ice warning into Friday for the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire. It follows widespread disruption on Thursday.


Homes will be without water for hours after burst main

09 January 2025
Homes will be without water for hours after burst main

Homes will be without water for hours after burst main

09 January 2025

A burst water main which has left multiple streets in Tain without water, is expected to take hours to repair.


Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

09 January 2025
Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

09 January 2025

The past 12 months proved to be another very busy year for our team, writes the Highland Archive Service.


Bank branch house plan submitted

08 January 2025
Bank branch house plan submitted

Bank branch house plan submitted

08 January 2025

Part of a closed bank looks set to return to its former use as a small house after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


‘Bridge issue’ road closure inspection delayed by Arctic cold snap

08 January 2025
‘Bridge issue’ road closure inspection delayed by Arctic cold snap

‘Bridge issue’ road closure inspection delayed by Arctic cold snap

08 January 2025

High water levels and continuing bad weather are hampering efforts to inspect a road bridge that has been closed to traffic since the weekend.


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