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Ullapool’s Betty the sheep shows off her adorable new lamb

Ullapool’s Betty the sheep shows off her adorable new lamb

Spring has sprung across Ross-shire and brought with it an abundance of fresh faces in fields across the region.


Giant Bunny Takeover among Easter activities at city shopping centre

Giant Bunny Takeover among Easter activities at city shopping centre

A Giant Bunny Takeover and an egg hunt are among the Easter activities at the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Inverness.


Dingwall engineer takes a bow after remarkable sawmill career

Dingwall engineer takes a bow after remarkable sawmill career

‘We couldn’t have built Munro Sawmills the way it is today without him. Working with him for nearly 40 years has been an absolute pleasure.’


‘Sleepwalking into a heightened wildfire risk’ — Rural organisations warn that muirburn licensing delays could heighten the danger of devastating wildfires

‘Sleepwalking into a heightened wildfire risk’ — Rural organisations warn that muirburn licensing delays could heighten the danger of devastating wildfires

Leading rural organisations say muirburn licensing delays could risk exacerbating the growing threat of wildfires across Scotland.


Police confirm patrols amid hunt for selfish campers who sparked fury from shocked community

Police confirm patrols amid hunt for selfish campers who sparked fury from shocked community

Police hunting for selfish wild campers who sparked fury after hacking down trees, fly-tipping their gear and rubbish and ignoring wildfire warnings.


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

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

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


Cromarty teenager chosen as new Inverness Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

Cromarty teenager chosen as new Inverness Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

A Black Isle girl has been given the “prestigious honour” of being appointed as a Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet


Care home takes part to charity art trail — with new tartan on show

Care home takes part to charity art trail — with new tartan on show

A Nairnshire artist’s creativity is behind one of the statues included in a public art initiative in support of Highland Hospice.


Ross-shire group benefits from electric network hook-up grant now open to others

Ross-shire group benefits from electric network hook-up grant now open to others

It considers applications for support with the cost of connecting to the electricity network for individual homeowners and some community groups.


Toncam Flooring and Interiors has it all covered under one roof

Toncam Flooring and Interiors has it all covered under one roof

Impressive new 7,500 square feet showroom is perfect place to show off everything for the home


Lorry driver branded ‘arrogant, obnoxious and a bully’

Lorry driver branded ‘arrogant, obnoxious and a bully’

‘Bullying behaviour which we all too often see from lorry drivers who think because they have a bigger vehicle they can do what they like’.


‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

CalMac sailings in and out of Ullapool have been hit by cancellations following a “technical” issue - causing Easter getaway misery for passengers.


Gairloch Museum to launch Tattie Project later this month

Gairloch Museum to launch Tattie Project later this month

The role of the potato from past to present day comes under the spotlight at a fascinating workshop that delves into its history.


Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Entries are now open for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2025.


LGBTQ+ groups ‘saddened’ by Supreme Court judgement on Equality Act

LGBTQ+ groups ‘saddened’ by Supreme Court judgement on Equality Act

A unanimous decision was reached to define ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the legislation as biological sex.


Dingwall woman caught drink-driving on scooter fined £420

Dingwall woman caught drink-driving on scooter fined £420

Police stopped a 34-year-old Dingwall woman for a suspected insurance offence as she rode her scooter through the town.


Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

Several trains travelling in and out of Inverness are affected by the disruption - two on the Far North Line and two on the Inverness-Aberdeen line.


North of Scotland ‘back with a bang’ after ending 47 year wait for cup

North of Scotland ‘back with a bang’ after ending 47 year wait for cup

The senior boys’ select have been crowned winners of a national cup, despite the final not being played.


Ullapool Sea Savers say funding boost will ‘make a huge difference’

Ullapool Sea Savers say funding boost will ‘make a huge difference’

Ullapool eco-champions have been awarded funding to continue their marine conservation and education work.


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