Highland Council

The picture tells the story - but the community response to the problem is encouraging.

A voluntary scheme to get campervan owners to pay towards upkeep of facilities has raised just £20,000 - against an annual target of £500,000.

‘We grew up in a decade of relative turmoil. The post-war economic boom had ended, and the country was beset with labour strikes and power cuts.’

A fight against plans for a controversial housing estate could be decided in court after campaigners vowed to take legal action.

A fight against plans for a controversial housing estate could be decided in court after campaigners said they will seek to take legal action.

The problems posed by the Highlands’ 516-mile NC500 route are undeniably tricky – and almost everyone has very strong opinions about it.

As the North Coast 500 marks its 10th anniversary, our podcast discusses the issues that the popular route have brought, as well as the benefits.

Tributes are being paid to the emergency services after they spent hours battling a major blaze last night.

Facing fears, building a legacy and contributing to a community they are part of have made the experience life-changing for these young men.

There are plans for a second Home Bargains at a prominent site in the Highland capital.

Feedback over the region’s new 20mph limits is now being examined by Highland Council ahead of a vote which could make them permanent this spring.

Residents inside a block of flats dubbed ‘the house of horrors’ have spoken out about their fears of antisocial behaviour by a small minority.

The ‘rush’ to press ahead with a controversial housing development in Invergordon has sparked alarm among those opposed to the plans.

Opposition plans for education reforms, free primary school meals and lower hikes in council tax were rejected.

Details of what specifically was proposed were scant while the Greens ‘hail influence’ on securing £500k investment.

But senior Highland Council official Malcolm Macleod insists the local authority’s ears are open on thorny questions like VAT.

The Liberal Democrats want to place an emphasis on attainment in schools amid flagging results for north youngsters.

Council leader Raymond Bremner says the move sparked by ‘eye-watering’ £70m in unclaimed benefits.

A further £8m will be invested in renewable energy projects that have been touted for years.

It’s a chance for a local to come up with a suitable name for the new scheme in Conon.