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Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

05 November 2024

Cameron Barracks and 7 hotels as well as MoD properties were all used to accommodate displaced persons.


‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

30 October 2024

Highland Paranormal, which have just celebrated their 14th anniversary, have been sharing some of their ghostly encounters with the great beyond.


Fix-it gurus ready to serve at Black Isle repair cafes

Fix-it gurus ready to serve at Black Isle repair cafes

Fix-it gurus ready to serve at Black Isle repair cafes

26 October 2024

A swish and shop clothes exchange also offers the promise of something-new-to-you for the festive season.


WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

26 October 2024

At just 15 years old Annabelle battled early menopause and anorexia, facing overwhelming physical and emotional challenges.


WATCH: Kids help Highland mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

WATCH: Kids help Highland mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

WATCH: Kids help Highland mum ‘love’ facial birthmark she’d ‘covered’ for decades

24 October 2024

"I stopped wearing make-up. It feels so much better to not. Part of me felt like a fraud covering up,” she said.


Black Isle village of Avoch at centre of unique dialect project

Black Isle village of Avoch at centre of unique dialect project

Black Isle village of Avoch at centre of unique dialect project

21 October 2024

A fast-fading dialect from a distinct Black Isle community is being given a shot in the arm from a talented young musician.


MicroMischief: Have you seen the work of Highlands’ tiniest street artist?

MicroMischief: Have you seen the work of Highlands’ tiniest street artist?

MicroMischief: Have you seen the work of Highlands’ tiniest street artist?

19 October 2024

The sticker art has even reached Gairloch despite being largely concentrated in Inverness ‘chronicling the lives of Scotland's smallest residents’.


Royal National Mod accolade for Conon Bridge lass Sophie Stewart

Royal National Mod accolade for Conon Bridge lass Sophie Stewart

Royal National Mod accolade for Conon Bridge lass Sophie Stewart

18 October 2024

The fourteen year old was competing against a number of other considerably more experienced singers.


‘If that hadn’t been in the news, I think I would have been safer’

‘If that hadn’t been in the news, I think I would have been safer’

‘If that hadn’t been in the news, I think I would have been safer’

13 October 2024

A trans person in the Highlands believes headlines around a gold medalist at the Olympics contributed to them being assaulted.


‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

13 October 2024

Dopamine Dolls co-founder Ashley Hope shares her experience of getting an ADHD diagnosis during the condition’s awareness month.


Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

12 October 2024

A lifesaver has been honoured after a shinty match on a pitch at Castle Leod near Strathpeffer turned into a life and death drama.


WATCH: ‘Hanging with Frank was my first serious film’ – Grim tales from Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber highlighted in new BBC series

WATCH: ‘Hanging with Frank was my first serious film’ – Grim tales from Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber highlighted in new BBC series

WATCH: ‘Hanging with Frank was my first serious film’ – Grim tales from Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber highlighted in new BBC series

09 October 2024

A new BBC series, Inside Barlinnie, features archive footage of the prison’s execution chamber from a film one of our journalists made in the 1990s.


How Romanian dog rescue charity has changed my life

How Romanian dog rescue charity has changed my life

How Romanian dog rescue charity has changed my life

08 October 2024

Tain-based Jacqui, who works with Parklands Care Homes, has spoken out about her life-changing work with rescued dogs.


Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

07 October 2024

Something in my Eye has received its official launch after being premiered at this year’s Belladrum festival.


Maryburgh Men’s Shed named runner-up in national competition

Maryburgh Men’s Shed named runner-up in national competition

Maryburgh Men’s Shed named runner-up in national competition

06 October 2024

The movement has been credited with changing lives - and Maryburgh’s group has won special acknowledgement.


Charity single release makes Ness Factor contestant feel like she has already won

Charity single release makes Ness Factor contestant feel like she has already won

Charity single release makes Ness Factor contestant feel like she has already won

06 October 2024

The pupil support assistant from Cromarty had to take years away from music due to ill health and family circumstances.


Fortrose girl (12) scoops award after fundraising for charity close to her heart

Fortrose girl (12) scoops award after fundraising for charity close to her heart

Fortrose girl (12) scoops award after fundraising for charity close to her heart

05 October 2024

A Fortrose Academy pupil (12) has scooped a prestigious national award for her fundraising work for a charity close to her heart.


Dingwall Academy pupil’s record-breaking milestone demonstrates ‘recognising achievement in different ways’

Dingwall Academy pupil’s record-breaking milestone demonstrates ‘recognising achievement in different ways’

Dingwall Academy pupil’s record-breaking milestone demonstrates ‘recognising achievement in different ways’

01 October 2024

A Dingwall pupil has clocked up over 1000 hours of volunteering work — believed to be the highest hours achieved by a Highland youth volunteer.


Highland firefighter who saved SFRS colleague’s life after shinty pitch cardiac arrest collects award

Highland firefighter who saved SFRS colleague’s life after shinty pitch cardiac arrest collects award

Highland firefighter who saved SFRS colleague’s life after shinty pitch cardiac arrest collects award

01 October 2024

‘To be standing here receiving this award beside Keith, who ultimately saved my life, is quite surreal.’


Easter Ross photographer helps camera club to historic first win in Highland competition

Easter Ross photographer helps camera club to historic first win in Highland competition

Easter Ross photographer helps camera club to historic first win in Highland competition

29 September 2024

It was a very proud moment for the club.


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