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Afghan women completing medical studies in Scotland celebrate Christmas in Highlands

24 December 2024
Afghan women completing medical studies in Scotland celebrate Christmas in Highlands

Afghan women completing medical studies in Scotland celebrate Christmas in Highlands

24 December 2024

A group of 19 Afghan women medical students have celebrated the festival of Yalda while experiencing their first Scottish Christmas in the Highlands.


Behind the Lens special: Remembering legendary Highland baker Harry Gow creator of the famous Dream Ring

23 December 2024
Behind the Lens special: Remembering legendary Highland baker Harry Gow creator of the famous Dream Ring

Behind the Lens special: Remembering legendary Highland baker Harry Gow creator of the famous Dream Ring

23 December 2024

As tributes pour in after the death of baker Harry Gow, we publish these images in honour of a man known for quality, tradition, and community spirit.


Hundreds of tributes pour in following the death of ‘legendary’ Highland baker Harry Gow

21 December 2024
Hundreds of tributes pour in following the death of ‘legendary’ Highland baker Harry Gow

Hundreds of tributes pour in following the death of ‘legendary’ Highland baker Harry Gow

21 December 2024

Tributes have poured in following the death of Highland baker Harry Gow aged 89.


Highland-born acoustic scientist presented with British Empire Medal for services to community in Tweedale and Edinburgh

18 December 2024
Highland-born acoustic scientist presented with British Empire Medal for services to community in Tweedale and Edinburgh

Highland-born acoustic scientist presented with British Empire Medal for services to community in Tweedale and Edinburgh

18 December 2024

An Inverness-born acoustic scientist has been presented with a British Empire Medal (BEM).


Highland film inspiring people to tackle climate change gains international recognition

14 December 2024
Highland film inspiring people to tackle climate change gains international recognition

Highland film inspiring people to tackle climate change gains international recognition

14 December 2024

A Highland-made film aimed at inspiring people to tackle climate change has received international recognition in its first year since production.


Deadline looms for entries for Inverness Music Festival 2025

12 December 2024
Deadline looms for entries for Inverness Music Festival 2025

Deadline looms for entries for Inverness Music Festival 2025

12 December 2024

Performers of all ages and stages are urged to submit entries for next year’s Inverness Music Festival - described as ‘performance for everyone’.


WATCH: Saving the lives of people and dogs in all weathers - RNLI Kessock volunteer notches up 40 years

12 December 2024
WATCH: Saving the lives of people and dogs in all weathers - RNLI Kessock volunteer notches up 40 years

WATCH: Saving the lives of people and dogs in all weathers - RNLI Kessock volunteer notches up 40 years

12 December 2024

Dougie Grant recalls as a youngster witnessing a half-submerged ship which had grounded near home, knowing his father had helped to rescue 12 people.


Road closed in Ullapool due to concern for a person

10 December 2024
Road closed in Ullapool due to concern for a person

Road closed in Ullapool due to concern for a person

10 December 2024

A road in Ullapool has been closed due to concern for a person.


Bid made to wind up Velocity Cafe and Bicycle Workshop in Inverness and appoint liquidators

10 December 2024
Bid made to wind up Velocity Cafe and Bicycle Workshop in Inverness and appoint liquidators

Bid made to wind up Velocity Cafe and Bicycle Workshop in Inverness and appoint liquidators

10 December 2024

A well-known and popular cafe and bicycle workshop in Inverness could be wound up.


Care inspectors highlight need for improvements at the Highland branch of Women’s Aid

08 December 2024
Care inspectors highlight need for improvements at the Highland branch of Women’s Aid

Care inspectors highlight need for improvements at the Highland branch of Women’s Aid

08 December 2024

An Inverness organisation providing services to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse has received two ‘weak’ ratings by inspectors.


Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

04 December 2024
Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

Growing calls to halt proposals for future funding of women’s aid services in Highlands

04 December 2024

Calls are growing for an urgent rethink on proposals which could affect services for women and children affected by domestic abuse in the Highlands.


Former WAAF corporal who took message World War II was over receives special commemorative medals in surprise presentation

03 December 2024
Former WAAF corporal who took message World War II was over receives special commemorative medals in surprise presentation

Former WAAF corporal who took message World War II was over receives special commemorative medals in surprise presentation

03 December 2024

In September 1945, Corporal Margaret Higgins was on duty as a teleprinter operator with the WAAF when a message came through that the war was over.


Black Isle nursery closed due to staffing levels

02 December 2024
Black Isle nursery closed due to staffing levels

Black Isle nursery closed due to staffing levels

02 December 2024

Staffing levels at a Black Isle primary school nursery have resulted in its closure today.


Highland politicians seek urgent answers over future of domestic abuse services

26 November 2024
Highland politicians seek urgent answers over future of domestic abuse services

Highland politicians seek urgent answers over future of domestic abuse services

26 November 2024

A Highland politician - and survivor of sexual violence - is seeking a meeting with Highland Council amid concerns Women’s Aid services are at risk.


Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

26 November 2024
Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

26 November 2024

Domestic abuse services for women and children in the Highlands could close under funding plans by Highland Council, Women’s Aid groups are warning.


Man dies after four-vehicle crash on A9

19 November 2024
Man dies after four-vehicle crash on A9

Man dies after four-vehicle crash on A9

19 November 2024

A man has died following a crash involving a lorry and three other vehicles on the A9 near Ballinluig.


School staff in Highlands suffering average of almost 8 assaults a day, shock figures reveal

14 November 2024
School staff in Highlands suffering average of almost 8 assaults a day, shock figures reveal

School staff in Highlands suffering average of almost 8 assaults a day, shock figures reveal

14 November 2024

School staff in the Highlands are suffering an average of almost eight physical or verbal assaults every day, official figures have revealed.


Police appeal for information after person pushed in front of car in Ross-shire town

10 November 2024
Police appeal for information after person pushed in front of car in Ross-shire town

Police appeal for information after person pushed in front of car in Ross-shire town

10 November 2024

Police officers in Dingwall are appealing for witnesses after a person was pushed into the path of an oncoming car.


Highland bars win recognition at Scottish awards ceremony

09 November 2024
Highland bars win recognition at Scottish awards ceremony

Highland bars win recognition at Scottish awards ceremony

09 November 2024

Hospitality operators and workers in the Highlands were among the winners at an event to recognise excellence across Scotland’s hospitality industry.


Why I will vote against assisted dying

01 November 2024
Why I will vote against assisted dying

Why I will vote against assisted dying

01 November 2024

A Highland MP fears that legalised assisted dying could be seen as an “economically useful” route amid tight budgets and high care home costs.


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