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Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

01 May 2025

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.


Gardeners’ question time: Can you help this Ross-shire care home achieve vision?

Gardeners’ question time: Can you help this Ross-shire care home achieve vision?

Gardeners’ question time: Can you help this Ross-shire care home achieve vision?

29 April 2025

The vision is a sustainable, therapeutic space that will be used by residents and their families and the wider community during regular events.


Dingwall artist forms bond with red kite - Ross-shire through the Lens

Dingwall artist forms bond with red kite - Ross-shire through the Lens

Dingwall artist forms bond with red kite - Ross-shire through the Lens

28 April 2025

The regular garden visitor ‘is getting quite used to me’.


Tain engineer is a man on a mission: ‘We can’t just keep letting cancer win’

Tain engineer is a man on a mission: ‘We can’t just keep letting cancer win’

Tain engineer is a man on a mission: ‘We can’t just keep letting cancer win’

26 April 2025

A Tain engineer who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 41 is saddling up to back an awareness month.


Walker in distress rescued from shores of west Highland sea loch

Walker in distress rescued from shores of west Highland sea loch

Walker in distress rescued from shores of west Highland sea loch

25 April 2025

A walker in distress was rescued by lifeboat and coastguard personnel today at the mouth of a west Highland sea loch.


It’s wall right now for five-star Gairloch attraction

It’s wall right now for five-star Gairloch attraction

It’s wall right now for five-star Gairloch attraction

25 April 2025

Built by local contractor, Roddy Bain, the stone for came from the Gairloch Quarry and the project was funded by the Pat Munro Foundation.


Easter Kinkell teenager called up for Scotland to run London Mini Marathon

Easter Kinkell teenager called up for Scotland to run London Mini Marathon

Easter Kinkell teenager called up for Scotland to run London Mini Marathon

24 April 2025

Event takes place on Saturday.


Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

23 April 2025

A Highland bus firm’s boss is set to take on a gruelling running challenge for an epilepsy charity after her husband was diagnosed with the condition.


Ross-shire man’s rich legacy celebrated by family across the globe as he turns 90

Ross-shire man’s rich legacy celebrated by family across the globe as he turns 90

Ross-shire man’s rich legacy celebrated by family across the globe as he turns 90

22 April 2025

The legacy of a man with deep roots in Ross-shire was celebrated when people from across the globe gathered to mark a milestone.


Lamb’s arrival coincides with stunning Northern Lights display

Lamb’s arrival coincides with stunning Northern Lights display

Lamb’s arrival coincides with stunning Northern Lights display

21 April 2025

That’s the wonder of ewe: Mother Nature offers spectacular backdrop for Wester Ross lamb Northern Lights’ birth.


Iconic Ross-shire monument put in frame

Iconic Ross-shire monument put in frame

Iconic Ross-shire monument put in frame

21 April 2025

Would you like to see your Ross-shire hot shot appear in the paper and online?


Highland woman set to embark on challenge of a lifetime in memory of late mum — and be back in time for Belladrum

Highland woman set to embark on challenge of a lifetime in memory of late mum — and be back in time for Belladrum

Highland woman set to embark on challenge of a lifetime in memory of late mum — and be back in time for Belladrum

20 April 2025

An Inverness-woman is about to embark on the challenge of lifetime in memory of her late mum.


Transplant football team leave debut Euros with ‘heads held high’

Transplant football team leave debut Euros with ‘heads held high’

Transplant football team leave debut Euros with ‘heads held high’

20 April 2025

The team was founded by an Inverness-based fire service worker, and competed against Europe’s best last weekend.


Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

20 April 2025

Having reported on others’ blood donations for several months, staff from Highland News and Media rolled up their sleeves for the cause themselves.


Inverness Strictly contestants speak about their dancing journey as competition is just weeks away

Inverness Strictly contestants speak about their dancing journey as competition is just weeks away

Inverness Strictly contestants speak about their dancing journey as competition is just weeks away

19 April 2025

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast, Chris Dixon interviews Erin Smith and Rachel Smart.


People interested in sober events invited to take part in new workshop programme

People interested in sober events invited to take part in new workshop programme

People interested in sober events invited to take part in new workshop programme

19 April 2025

The Highland Sober Collective has been launched by Laura Johnston-Scott, who is aiming to provide more alcohol-free social events.


Meet Tiny Tom Stoltman - smaller than a matchhead

Meet Tiny Tom Stoltman - smaller than a matchhead

Meet Tiny Tom Stoltman - smaller than a matchhead

19 April 2025

Its uniquely talented creator said: ‘Tom, I know you’re going to be the greatest strongman in history, no question about it.’


‘I wouldn’t be alive’: mum backs life-saving blood donor campaign

‘I wouldn’t be alive’: mum backs life-saving blood donor campaign

‘I wouldn’t be alive’: mum backs life-saving blood donor campaign

19 April 2025

A mum who almost died after giving birth has added her voice to calls for more people to donate blood.


Why Black Isle woman is on the run to help brain research charity

Why Black Isle woman is on the run to help brain research charity

Why Black Isle woman is on the run to help brain research charity

18 April 2025

The life-threatening shock of her husband’s sudden brain bleed has led a Black Isle woman to the brink of a payback marathon challenge.


‘He gave us so much’: Brave mother supports blood drive in memory of baby boy

‘He gave us so much’: Brave mother supports blood drive in memory of baby boy

‘He gave us so much’: Brave mother supports blood drive in memory of baby boy

18 April 2025

An Inverness mother who suffered an unimaginable loss wants to see good come out of tragedy by encouraging everyone to help those in need.


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