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Evanton woodland is a first for Scotland

Evanton woodland is a first for Scotland

Evanton woodland is a first for Scotland

08 March 2019

TRAILBLAZING work at an Easter Ross woodland will next week lead to history being made at the popular community attraction.


Ross households urged to check entitlements ahead of council tax hike

Ross households urged to check entitlements ahead of council tax hike

Ross households urged to check entitlements ahead of council tax hike

02 March 2019

Highland Council agreed last month to increase the levy by three per cent from April 1. Council tax bills for 2019/2020 will be issued over the coming…


Brexit survey findings spark call for Highland businesses to take action

Brexit survey findings spark call for Highland businesses to take action

Brexit survey findings spark call for Highland businesses to take action

01 March 2019

BUSINESSES in the Highlands and Islands are not doing enough to prepare for the impact of Brexit, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has warned.


Rowers get down to the knitty gritty

Rowers get down to the knitty gritty

Rowers get down to the knitty gritty

01 March 2019

Cromarty Community Rowing Club has put a call out for knitting wool and materials to whip up beanies and mitts in club colours for tge eagerly anticipated…


Balblair distiller hits a major milestone

Balblair distiller hits a major milestone

Balblair distiller hits a major milestone

01 March 2019

Martin Macdonald has been an ever-present figure at the distillery since starting there at 17.


Sister's Fyrish climbs hit a fundraising high

Sister's Fyrish climbs hit a fundraising high

Sister's Fyrish climbs hit a fundraising high

01 March 2019

Freya Anderson (20) of Alness set herself the task of scaling Easter Ross landmark Fyrish every single day in February, whatever the weather, in memory…


Community hub expansions set to bring jobs boost

Community hub expansions set to bring jobs boost

Community hub expansions set to bring jobs boost

01 March 2019

Hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of grants have been secured to build the facilities at the Smith Hub on the outskirts of Lochcarron.


Music stars set for tented summer gig

Music stars set for tented summer gig

Music stars set for tented summer gig

28 November 2018

A SECOND chance for The Proclaimers’ Highland fans to catch the Reid twins live has presented itself after Friday night’s sold out Inverness…


Cash helps Strathpeffer Pavilion bid move forward

Cash helps Strathpeffer Pavilion bid move forward

Cash helps Strathpeffer Pavilion bid move forward

27 November 2018

A STEERING group looking to provide a future for the historic Spa Pavilion at Strathpeffer has secured funds for a feasibility study for its future.


Alness High Street is the 'envy of the region'

Alness High Street is the 'envy of the region'

Alness High Street is the 'envy of the region'

27 November 2018

AN Easter Ross High Street is the “envy of other communities” after it claimed a major national honour, a local MP believes.


Police tips offered in rural crime fight

Police tips offered in rural crime fight

Police tips offered in rural crime fight

27 November 2018

ROSS-shire’s country-dwellers have been issued with advice to protect themselves from the threat of rural crime.


Invergordon wind contract win to bring jobs boost

Invergordon wind contract win to bring jobs boost

Invergordon wind contract win to bring jobs boost

26 November 2018

A MAJOR jobs boost is promised for Easter Ross after a £10 million wind farm contract was secured for Invergordon.


Milestone for charity's play plans

Milestone for charity's play plans

Milestone for charity's play plans

26 November 2018

AN Inverness firm’s generosity has helped a charity’s bid for a new outdoor play area for patients at Raigmore Hospital’s children’s…


Abuse over theatre job cuts 'is not acceptable'

Abuse over theatre job cuts 'is not acceptable'

Abuse over theatre job cuts 'is not acceptable'

26 November 2018

ABUSIVE and bullying language will not be tolerated, the chief of the Highlands’ largest arts venue has warned after some critics tore into job…


Invergordon shop trial will return next year

Invergordon shop trial will return next year

Invergordon shop trial will return next year

26 November 2018

A SUCCESSFUL trial aimed at capitalising on booming cruise ship tourism and spearheaded by Drumnadrochit business Cobbs is to be rolled out again next…


Big step in Strathpeffer Pavilion buy-out bid

Big step in Strathpeffer Pavilion buy-out bid

Big step in Strathpeffer Pavilion buy-out bid

25 November 2018

EFFORTS to take an historic building into community ownership have taken a step forward after funds were secured for a feasibility study into its future.


Fyrish accolade is flipping fantastic!

Fyrish accolade is flipping fantastic!

Fyrish accolade is flipping fantastic!

25 November 2018

A THRIVING Easter Ross club which established the first dedicated gymnastics facility in the Highlands is on a roll with a top accolade recognising its…


Hero honoured for top business skills

Hero honoured for top business skills

Hero honoured for top business skills

25 November 2018

THE entrepreneurial spirit of a Ross-shire man has been rewarded after he won a national honour.


Tain's community heroes honoured at awards ceremony

Tain's community heroes honoured at awards ceremony

Tain's community heroes honoured at awards ceremony

24 November 2018

COMMUNITY heroes in and around Tain took a bow at a first-of-its-kind awards ceremony which now looks set to become an annual event.


Invergordon wind contract to create new jobs

Invergordon wind contract to create new jobs

Invergordon wind contract to create new jobs

24 November 2018

A £10 million wind farm contract is set to spark a jobs boost for Invergordon.


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