Community

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.

Easter Ross Vets have offered the use of their premises to Rogart Vets.

A rejuvenated ‘bucket-list’ cycling event in the west Highlands has been hailed as a triumph of community spirit after enjoying a record entry.

Efforts to save an important community hub have reached an important milestone as fundraisers continue in a race to secure funds for vital repairs.

A North Kessock community have transformed what was previously an “unattractive and overgrown area” into a well-loved space.

Young musicians in Kyle have welcomed in the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley, with a piece of traditional Highland culture.

An Inverness ‘legend’ who brought joy to generations has been immortalised in the same Victorian Market she was an integral part of for decades.

Claims of a “serious pollution incident” in a Wester Ross loch have been made, after a fisherman reported catching dead prawns “smelling of bleach”.

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.

A Wester Ross village on the NC500 is waking waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee, thanks to a new local business with big ambitions.

A young Ullapool artist has been named as a finalist for a prestigious art award.

Eilean Dubh Care Home in Fortrose has officially opened a new picture house, Chanonry View, offering residents a dedicated space to enjoy films.

A Highland roofing business is supporting two initiatives at Raigmore Hospital’s Children's Unit, through a £10,000 donation to The Archie Foundation.

Fraser Brothers Family Butchers in Dingwall has been crowned regional champion in the Scottish Pork Sausage Championships 2025.

Eastgate Shopping Centre, in partnership with Highland Action for Little Ones (HALO), has launched Wheels of Hope 2025.

Strathpeffer is set to draw upon its past for this year’s edition of StrathPetal, which will see locals throw open their garden gates.

Two men fishing from a kayak-type boat off Gairloch ended up in the water and had to be rescued on Monday of this week

Police have warned of disruption between Nigg, Alness and Strathrory Wind Farm today (May 20) due to escorting an “abnormal load”.

An array of crafting talent was on show at the Findon Hall in Culbokie, when it played host to the 2025 Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI Handcrafts Show.