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Holiday let cabins planned for croft site

Holiday let cabins planned for croft site

Holiday let cabins planned for croft site

13 April 2025

Three holiday let cabins could be built on croft land in the Lochalsh area under plans lodged with Highland Council.


14 homes planned for Lochcarron hillside under revised designs

14 homes planned for Lochcarron hillside under revised designs

14 homes planned for Lochcarron hillside under revised designs

12 April 2025

More than a dozen homes could be built on the outskirts of Lochcarron after new plans were lodged.


Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

Ferintosh Distillery plans shelved - for now

11 April 2025

Controversial plans for a new distillery have been pulled temporarily by developers amid promises to revise them in the wake of vocal opposition.


Ikea lodges application following success of Inverness collection site

Ikea lodges application following success of Inverness collection site

Ikea lodges application following success of Inverness collection site

08 April 2025

Ikea fans in the Highlands could soon find it even easier to pick up their favourite Scandi-style furniture - after a planning application was lodged.


Lodges on ‘edge of NC500’ near Dingwall given the green light

Lodges on ‘edge of NC500’ near Dingwall given the green light

Lodges on ‘edge of NC500’ near Dingwall given the green light

05 April 2025

A proposal for three lodges “on the edge of the NC500”, near Dingwall, have been granted approval by the Highland Council.


New quay at Nigg given the green light

New quay at Nigg given the green light

New quay at Nigg given the green light

04 April 2025

Plans for a new quay at Nigg have been approved despite long-standing concerns over noise and the potential impact on wildlife.


SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

04 April 2025

The company says the ‘key component’ together with others will help deliver £100 million in community benefit for north of Scotland.


Rallying call over £36m Fearn biogas plant appeal as deadline looms

Rallying call over £36m Fearn biogas plant appeal as deadline looms

Rallying call over £36m Fearn biogas plant appeal as deadline looms

27 March 2025

Campaigners want to ensure objections to the controversial proposal are properly reflected.


Wind farm bid for Ross-shire estate revealed

Wind farm bid for Ross-shire estate revealed

Wind farm bid for Ross-shire estate revealed

20 March 2025

Drop-in sessions planned for Garve and Ardross as details of wind farm proposal revealed.


‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘See you in court!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

14 March 2025

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


‘We’re not bluffing!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘We’re not bluffing!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

‘We’re not bluffing!’: Campaigners to seek judicial review over Invergordon housing row

14 March 2025

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


New Home Bargains store clears latest planning hurdle

New Home Bargains store clears latest planning hurdle

New Home Bargains store clears latest planning hurdle

08 March 2025

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


Wester Ross telecoms mast proposal named ‘unnecessary and useless’ by locals

Wester Ross telecoms mast proposal named ‘unnecessary and useless’ by locals

Wester Ross telecoms mast proposal named ‘unnecessary and useless’ by locals

06 March 2025

A telecoms mast proposed for a rural area of Wester Ross has been met with opposition from locals, who describe it as “unnecessary and useless”.


‘Significant flaws’ in handling of controversial housing plan spark concerns

‘Significant flaws’ in handling of controversial housing plan spark concerns

‘Significant flaws’ in handling of controversial housing plan spark concerns

06 March 2025

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


Hotel transformation given green light by planners

Hotel transformation given green light by planners

Hotel transformation given green light by planners

23 February 2025

A Coigach hotel will be restored to its original appearance after plans to demolish several modern extensions and renovate it were approved.


Distillery plan sparks strong concerns among locals

Distillery plan sparks strong concerns among locals

Distillery plan sparks strong concerns among locals

21 February 2025

Terrified residents fear mould will fill their homes near a planned distillery and feel “voiceless” due to a lack of consultation with developers.


‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

19 February 2025

"Severely" poor road visibility could scupper plans to transform a disused Black Isle kirk - unless developers fund speed reduction measures.


PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application

PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application

PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application

17 February 2025

Almost 30 jobs could be created by ambitious plans to resurrect the famous Ferintosh whisky name at a new Black Isle distillery.


Conon Bridge to see new pet crematorium?

Conon Bridge to see new pet crematorium?

Conon Bridge to see new pet crematorium?

14 February 2025

The village could be set to see the introduction of a pet crematorium, after a new proposal has been lodged to Highland Council.


£30 million Ironworks hotel site redevelopment in Highlands reportedly dead in the water

£30 million Ironworks hotel site redevelopment in Highlands reportedly dead in the water

£30 million Ironworks hotel site redevelopment in Highlands reportedly dead in the water

13 February 2025

Mystery surrounds the future of the former Ironworks music venue site in Inverness.


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