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Staggies academy graduate signs first professional contract

Staggies academy graduate signs first professional contract

The youngster has already been prolific out on loan and scored in the Scottish Youth Cup this season.


‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

An environmentally conscious family of four have removed a staggering 15 tonnes of rubbish from beaches in the north west Highlands.


Which of these hot shots wowed a camera club judge?

Which of these hot shots wowed a camera club judge?

The judge had a tough time selecting the pick of the bunch - but these are the shots she reckoned had real flower power.


Black Isle nursery closed due to staffing levels

Black Isle nursery closed due to staffing levels

Staffing levels at a Black Isle primary school nursery have resulted in its closure today.


90 jobs to be created by Inverness Castle Experience when it opens

90 jobs to be created by Inverness Castle Experience when it opens

Up to 90 jobs are expected to be created at Inverness Castle when it opens its doors to visitors next year, it has emerged.


Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost 300 fines have been issued to drivers in Inverness though totals for other areas including Dingwall, Nairn, Wick and Thurso are much lower.


Ferry cancellations announced as Arctic blast set to return from north

Ferry cancellations announced as Arctic blast set to return from north

Several sailings of the Ullapool-Stornoway ferry have been cancelled due to strong northerly winds and sea swells.


High Street newcomers herald Christmas countdown in Ross-shire town

High Street newcomers herald Christmas countdown in Ross-shire town

The High Street has been transformed by a group dedicated to ‘spreading happiness through random acts of woolly kindness’


UHI Inverness survey campaign raises donation for James Support Group

UHI Inverness survey campaign raises donation for James Support Group

UHI Inverness has achieved a 96% overall satisfaction rating in its first-term student survey for the second year in a row.


Award nod for Ross-shire care homes’ ‘above and beyond’ efforts

Award nod for Ross-shire care homes’ ‘above and beyond’ efforts

Parklands’ homes routinely welcome visits from schools, nurseries, musicians, historians, artists and therapets.


Highland unpaid carers urged to check eligibility for financial support

Highland unpaid carers urged to check eligibility for financial support

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has urged unpaid carers in Highland to check their eligibility for financial support.


Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


North Kessock double-rainbow delight captured by Ross-shire Journal reader

North Kessock double-rainbow delight captured by Ross-shire Journal reader

Ross-shire though the Lens puts your images in the frame every week.


Repairs to ruptured water main to cause traffic disruption in Alness street

Repairs to ruptured water main to cause traffic disruption in Alness street

Traffic on an Alness road faces disruption on Sunday after a burst water pipe hit supplies to some residents in the town on Sunday.


New chip shop gets the green light

New chip shop gets the green light

Plans for a new chip shop that had village residents salivating have been given the greenlight.


‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

The charity says that demand has grown for their services, yet resources and funding has only gotten thinner each year.


Ross-shire psychic show cancelled ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’

Ross-shire psychic show cancelled ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’

“Thought they would have seen that coming,” posted one wag


COURT ROUND UP: Ross-shire sites used for a man who subjected a woman to repeated rapes and sexual assaults

COURT ROUND UP: Ross-shire sites used for a man who subjected a woman to repeated rapes and sexual assaults

Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last week.


Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

Confirmation comes after the inaugural Blue Light’s Got Talent generated over £30,000 for good causes.


Five-star Celtic defeat Ross County

Five-star Celtic defeat Ross County

It was not to be for the Staggies in Glasgow as their winless run on the road continued.


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