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Police name man who died after Fortrose water tragedy

Police name man who died after Fortrose water tragedy

POLICE have named the man who died following an incident off the coast of the Black Isle yesterday.


Delight as Wester Ross A832 £1.4m upgrade finishes six weeks early

Delight as Wester Ross A832 £1.4m upgrade finishes six weeks early

THE first section of a three-phase programme of works to complete a twin-track road from Kinlochewe to Gairloch has been officially opened.


Rescued Black Isle sailor dies in hospital

Rescued Black Isle sailor dies in hospital

A MAN who was rescued after his dinghy capsized near Fortrose has died in hospital.


'Dangerously listing' yacht report sparks Kyle lifeboat launch

'Dangerously listing' yacht report sparks Kyle lifeboat launch

CONCERNS about a "dangerously listing" yacht in Plockton Bay triggered an early morning Ross-shire lifeboat shout.


Dingwall museum stalwart's dedication earns royal reward

Dingwall museum stalwart's dedication earns royal reward

A DINGWALL man “roped in” as a volunteer to be the curator of the local museum more than 35 years ago has been given the royal seal of approval…


'Very uncertain times' for Highlands as Brexit £100m black hole appears

'Very uncertain times' for Highlands as Brexit £100m black hole appears

THE "considerable consequences" of Brexit on the Highlands will come under the spotlight tomorrow amid concerns about the loss of £100million of…


Invergordon £24m investment 'paying off' as huge shipments arrive at port

Invergordon £24m investment 'paying off' as huge shipments arrive at port

A £24 MILLION investment by the Port of Cromarty Firth, reclaiming nine acres of seabed and creating a new 154-metre deepwater quay at Invergordon,…


Highland Council to discuss Brexit shock

Highland Council to discuss Brexit shock

MEMBERS of Highland Council will discuss the impact of the EU Referendum at a meeting on Wednesday.


Man missing in Wester Ross taken to hospital for treatment

Man missing in Wester Ross taken to hospital for treatment

A MAN reported missing in Wester Ross has been traced and taken to hospital for treatment.


Sailor rescued in Chanonry Point drama

Sailor rescued in Chanonry Point drama

A MAN got into difficulties in the sea off Fortrose today after his dinghy capsized.


American-style wrestling comes to Dingwall

American-style wrestling comes to Dingwall

BIG names from the wrestling world will be battling it out in the ring in Dingwall in what promises to be an action-packed evening.


Ross bosses urged to put apprentices in the frame for top accolade

Ross bosses urged to put apprentices in the frame for top accolade

ROSS-SHIRE employers are being invited to put to their best apprentices forward for a top accolade.


Jobs boost in pipeline for East Ross firm

Jobs boost in pipeline for East Ross firm

 THRIVING Ross-shire engineering firm is hoping to double its workforce over four years as part of a £650,000 expansion programme.


Search for hillwalker (68) reported missing overnight in Wester Ross

Search for hillwalker (68) reported missing overnight in Wester Ross

A SEARCH operation has been mounted for a missing 68-year-old believed to have been hillwalking in Wester Ross.


Search ongoing for man missing in Wester Ross

Search ongoing for man missing in Wester Ross

A SEARCH is ongoing in Wester Ross for a 68-year-old missing hillwalker.


Care home boss defends Fortrose site

Care home boss defends Fortrose site

THE boss of a care home company has defended his choice of site for a proposed residential care home on the Black Isle, which has been rejected by planners.


Ross engineering firm jobs boost as £650K expansion triggered

Ross engineering firm jobs boost as £650K expansion triggered

AN Easter Ross precision engineering firm is expected to more than double its workforce over four years as part of a £650,000 expansion programme.


Sisterly love makes Gairloch singer's success special

Sisterly love makes Gairloch singer's success special

A YOUNG Gairloch singer’s repeated success at the Inverness Provincial Mod has been a highlight of a difficult year for her family.


Ross MSP Kate is on the hunt for a hero: can you help her find one?

Ross MSP Kate is on the hunt for a hero: can you help her find one?

A DINGWALL-based MSP is on the hunt for a local hero from her constituency to take part in the Scottish Parliament’s opening ceremony.


'Watch your back', Ross gardeners warned as peak season arrives

'Watch your back', Ross gardeners warned as peak season arrives

ROSS-SHIRE’s gardeners are being advised to look after their backs as well as their lawns through the summer months.


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