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Local primary school pupils have been learning all about food, farming and the countryside over three days at the Black Isle Showfield this week.

Fears have emerged that groundworks for major renewable projects across the Highlands could be exposing radioactive contamination from Chernobyl.

Experienced rider John Smallwood was rescued after suffering broken ribs upon making his descent from the summit.

The Highland Council has issued its support for a Scottish Government proposal to give local authorities the power to create a cruise ship levy.

A £329,000 Ferrari supercar had to call out a mobile tyre service after getting a flat on the North Coast 500 road trip.

Maryburgh is gearing up for a great gala outing, with the naming of the 2025 Gala Queen heralding the start of the countdown to the celebratory week

A Dingwall “institution” has been forced to close following a fire, resulting in staff being left without their wages.

The popular attraction has been closed since a devastating fire destroyed a neighbouring building in March and left it with internal smoke damage.

A fun event in Dingwall is promising wildlife lovers the chance to really get into one of the world’s most fascinating creatures - literally.

Some of Scotland’s most acclaimed traditional musicians are heading back to school this June to mark a major milestone in Highland musical education.

Events to mark the 800th anniversary of Dingwall’s status as a Royal Burgh have been boosted following approval of £51k in community funds.

The family of missing Inverness woman Andrea Kanerova (24) have been informed after a body was found in a park.

A Black Isle family fun day, in aid of three heartfelt local causes, has been hailed as a “wonderful” event.

Sheriff Neil Wilson described the case as “ill-advised” and a “personal vendetta”.

It is a case of giving it another go for the SNP candidate in the upcoming Cromarty Firth by election.

Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase at this time of year as young roe deer spread out to look for their own territories.

The Scottish Greens candidate for the upcoming Cromarty Firth council by-election has spoken out against plans for new housing in Invergordon.

It will be part of a personal challenge to walk to all four cardinal extremes on the United Kingdom mainland.

Freemasons have made a donation to help boost skills training at Alness Academy.

A new community hut built entirely by volunteers has been unveiled at the ground of Inver Football Club.