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Kiltearn footbridge to be closed

Kiltearn footbridge to be closed

A POPULAR Ross-shire footbridge will be closed off for three weeks from Monday (August 1) while essential upgrading is carried out.


Changes at Ross Service Points

Changes at Ross Service Points

NEW opening hours for Service Points in Ross-shire’s major towns have been announced by the Highland Council. The changes follow a review of opening times…


Warship heads for Libya

Warship heads for Libya

A ROYAL navy frigate with stong Highland links is cutting her way through the Mediterranean en route to Libya.


County sent crashing out of cup

County sent crashing out of cup

FORMER Ross County star Ross Jack had the biggest smile of the day on his return to Victoria Park with the team he now manages, Elgin City.


Holders Ross County suffer shock Challenge Cup exit

Holders Ross County suffer shock Challenge Cup exit

HOLDERS Ross County crashed out of the Ramsdens Challenge Cup on Saturday as Third Division Elgin City shocked the Staggies 2-1 at Victoria Park. The…


New visitor centre for Plockton

New visitor centre for Plockton

A NEW Visitor Centre has opened its doors in the picturesque village of Plockton. The centre, in the main car park, has been developed by the National…


Tall ships come to Ullapool

Tall ships come to Ullapool

Pictures from the Tall Ships visit to Ullapool en route to Lerwick in Shetland.


Tall Ships visit Ullapool

Tall Ships visit Ullapool

A series of pictures from the Tall Ships visit to Ullapool.


Remedies sought to ease A862 flooding

Remedies sought to ease A862 flooding

THE flooding which has closed the A862 road near Beauly has been the subject of urgent talks. The road is shut temporarily after a drainage culvert…


Loopallu's punk rock buzz!

Loopallu's punk rock buzz!

LEGENDARY punk band The Buzzcocks are the latest addition to the 2011 Loopallu Festival in Ullapool.


Determined cops snare danger driver

Determined cops snare danger driver

A FISCAL this week praised the work of two police officers who helped bring an Alness drink-driver to justice — despite the man’s claim that his partner…


Asda gets green light in Tain

Asda gets green light in Tain

A SUPERMARKET store wars saga which has rumbled on for years looks set to be concluded next year with the opening of a new Asda in Easter Ross.


Ross householders urged to tackle fuel hikes head on

Ross householders urged to tackle fuel hikes head on

HOUSEHOLDERS in Ross-shire are being urged to seek advice from the Home Energy Scotland Hotline to insulate themselves from rising fuel prices. The Home…


At the double after Black Isle landslide

At the double after Black Isle landslide

REPAIRS have been swiftly completedto a 15-metre long landslip which affected the A832 at the Fairy Glen on the Black Isle.


Power play for Dingwall!

Power play for Dingwall!

IT may be the height of summer but that’s cold comfort for Ross-shire businesses desperate to contain soaring energy costs.


Dog walkers attack warning

Dog walkers attack warning

DOG walkers getting out and about in Ross-shire are being warned to exercise caution — or risk potential injury.


Thousands visit Ross-shire to see Tall Ships

Thousands visit Ross-shire to see Tall Ships

THE spectacular Tall Ships event in Ullapool attracted 12,000 people over the weekend, organisers have revealed.


Ullapool hails 'best weekend ever'!

Ullapool hails 'best weekend ever'!

BUSINESSES in a Wester Ross village enjoyed their "best weekend in history" as an estimated 12,000 people flocked to catch a glimpse of some eagerly anticipated…


Ross ATM scam warning

Ross ATM scam warning

A FRESH warning over fraudulent "card skimming" at automated cash machines has been issued by police in Ross-shire.


Missing pup back with owner

Missing pup back with owner

POLICE have recovered an eight week old collie pup reported stolen from a shed in Alness yesterday.


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