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Anti-social reduction scheme is ‘making nights out safer’, say Highland pubs

Anti-social reduction scheme is ‘making nights out safer’, say Highland pubs

Anti-social reduction scheme is ‘making nights out safer’, say Highland pubs

14 April 2025

An anti-social behaviour reduction scheme is helping to keep Highland revellers safer - and that’s official.


18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line station reopens to public

18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line station reopens to public

18-month wait for trains is over as Far North Line station reopens to public

14 April 2025

Trains are once again calling at Altnabreac Station in the Flow Country, bringing the request stop’s 18-month long closure to an end.


Hundreds of homes without electricity after area hit by trio of power cuts

Hundreds of homes without electricity after area hit by trio of power cuts

Hundreds of homes without electricity after area hit by trio of power cuts

14 April 2025

A series of power outages left around 450 homes and businesses without power in the Applecross and Shieldaig area.


Highland author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

Highland author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

Highland author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

14 April 2025

From being penniless and arriving in London with £5, a Caithness man went on to create costumes for rock and movie stars - a true rags to riches story


A glimpse inside £675K Black Isle farmhouse, pods and chalet letting business

A glimpse inside £675K Black Isle farmhouse, pods and chalet letting business

A glimpse inside £675K Black Isle farmhouse, pods and chalet letting business

13 April 2025

The selling agent is flagging a “wonderful opportunity” on the Black Isle.


Highland mansion and 127-acre grounds hit market for £1.35m

Highland mansion and 127-acre grounds hit market for £1.35m

Highland mansion and 127-acre grounds hit market for £1.35m

13 April 2025

A Highland mansion set in 127 acres of woodland and lochans south of Inverness has gone on the market for £1.35m.


Holiday let cabins planned for croft site

Holiday let cabins planned for croft site

Holiday let cabins planned for croft site

13 April 2025

Three holiday let cabins could be built on croft land in the Lochalsh area under plans lodged with Highland Council.


Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

Children’s shop in the Eastgate set to close its doors

11 April 2025

A store in the Eastgate Centre is set to shut its doors on May 21.


Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

11 April 2025

Controversial plans for a new distillery have been pulled temporarily by developers amid promises to revise them in the wake of vocal opposition.


Why public toilets got Black Isle community excited

Why public toilets got Black Isle community excited

Why public toilets got Black Isle community excited

10 April 2025

The opening of a public toilet may not sound like much of a draw. But this one proved popular.


Easter Ross distillery workers strike in row over pay

Easter Ross distillery workers strike in row over pay

Easter Ross distillery workers strike in row over pay

10 April 2025

Whisky workers at an Easter Ross distillery were on the picket lines today [Thursday] after pay talks broke down.


New mobile Jobcentre van set to bring more employment opportunities to Highland communities

New mobile Jobcentre van set to bring more employment opportunities to Highland communities

New mobile Jobcentre van set to bring more employment opportunities to Highland communities

09 April 2025

Inverness’ new mobile Jobcentre will be pulling up to community centres and residential areas in coming weeks.


Why Dingwall hotel is set to become Cafe Eccentrique

Why Dingwall hotel is set to become Cafe Eccentrique

Why Dingwall hotel is set to become Cafe Eccentrique

09 April 2025

The amateur dramatics group is building on a successful cabaret event which proved a hit at the same venue.


Invergordon inn bades fond farewell to all its former ‘shipmates’

Invergordon inn bades fond farewell to all its former ‘shipmates’

Invergordon inn bades fond farewell to all its former ‘shipmates’

08 April 2025

An Easter Ross inn that closed its doors for the final time has thanked members of the public for their kind good wishes.


Ikea lodges application following success of Inverness collection site

Ikea lodges application following success of Inverness collection site

Ikea lodges application following success of Inverness collection site

08 April 2025

Ikea fans in the Highlands could soon find it even easier to pick up their favourite Scandi-style furniture - after a planning application was lodged.


Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

08 April 2025

A lack of sleep and work-life balance were among the areas impacting the mental health of farmers and crofters, according to a new survey.


Bus ticket price rises on the way?

Bus ticket price rises on the way?

Bus ticket price rises on the way?

07 April 2025

Stagecoach North confirms its ticket prices will change at the end of April, but does not provide details as to new costs or if any will be lower.


Contract for major electricity network projects around Inverness and Highlands awarded to Freedom

Contract for major electricity network projects around Inverness and Highlands awarded to Freedom

Contract for major electricity network projects around Inverness and Highlands awarded to Freedom

07 April 2025

Electricity network projects worth £55 million in the Inverness and Highlands area will be carried out by the Freedom Group.


The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

06 April 2025

Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton says ‘People in the Highlands know we are best placed to beat the SNP’.


Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

06 April 2025

Short memories over the impact of Covid on lifeline tourism, says Colin Campbell, amidst debate over tourist tax.


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