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Death of Highland toddler from cancer could have been avoided, FAI finds

09 January 2024
Death of Highland toddler from cancer could have been avoided, FAI finds

Death of Highland toddler from cancer could have been avoided, FAI finds

09 January 2024

The death of a Highland toddler could have been avoided had doctors not missed opportunities to give a correct diagnosis.


'To have a kind, honest voice on the other side of the phone rescued me' – Highland MSP

08 January 2024
'To have a kind, honest voice on the other side of the phone rescued me' – Highland MSP

'To have a kind, honest voice on the other side of the phone rescued me' – Highland MSP

08 January 2024

A Highland politician who was sexually assaulted has revealed how a "kind, honest, experienced voice" on the other side of the phone rescued her.


Social enterprise to provide slow cookers for free cookery classes in Highlands

06 January 2024
Social enterprise to provide slow cookers for free cookery classes in Highlands

Social enterprise to provide slow cookers for free cookery classes in Highlands

06 January 2024

Complimentary slow cookers will be provided to participants on a free cooking course run by New Start Highland.


'It has destroyed all our lives' – displaced Ukrainian mum in Highlands hopes for peace in 2024

31 December 2023
'It has destroyed all our lives' – displaced Ukrainian mum in Highlands hopes for peace in 2024

'It has destroyed all our lives' – displaced Ukrainian mum in Highlands hopes for peace in 2024

31 December 2023

Yulia Kushch says her life – like the lives of all Ukrainians – is divided into the past before the war and the new present.


PICTURES: Cold water therapy for SSE staff braving Loch Ness dip with the Stoltmans

24 December 2023
PICTURES: Cold water therapy for SSE staff braving Loch Ness dip with the Stoltmans

PICTURES: Cold water therapy for SSE staff braving Loch Ness dip with the Stoltmans

24 December 2023

Enthusiastic staff from SSE Renewables braved a dip in Loch Ness with the strongmen Stoltman brothers for a mental health charity.


'I just wanted to make everyone happy at Christmas' – £1100 festive act of kindness by Inverness teen

22 December 2023
'I just wanted to make everyone happy at Christmas' – £1100 festive act of kindness by Inverness teen

'I just wanted to make everyone happy at Christmas' – £1100 festive act of kindness by Inverness teen

22 December 2023

A teenager who knows how tough it is for families with children in hospital has delivered £1100 worth of Christmas presents to Raigmore Hospital.


He leaves an 'incredible' legacy – tributes to Mikeysline founder

18 December 2023
He leaves an 'incredible' legacy – tributes to Mikeysline founder

He leaves an 'incredible' legacy – tributes to Mikeysline founder

18 December 2023

By his own admission, Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson had a "bull-in-a-china-shop, speaking-my-mind" approach.


Deadline approaches for entries for 'fun and friendly' music festival in Inverness

17 December 2023
Deadline approaches for entries for 'fun and friendly' music festival in Inverness

Deadline approaches for entries for 'fun and friendly' music festival in Inverness

17 December 2023

Performers of all ages and at all stages are being urged to enter Inverness Music Festival which prides itself on being fun and friendly.


Train passengers in Highlands warned of delays and alteration due to severe weather

17 December 2023
Train passengers in Highlands warned of delays and alteration due to severe weather

Train passengers in Highlands warned of delays and alteration due to severe weather

17 December 2023

Train passengers in the Highlands are being warned of potential disruption due to severe weather.


Police issue appeal for information after serious crash on A96 leaves woman in critical condition

16 December 2023
Police issue appeal for information after serious crash on A96 leaves woman in critical condition

Police issue appeal for information after serious crash on A96 leaves woman in critical condition

16 December 2023

Road policing officers have issued an appeal for information following a serious crash yesterday on the A96 at Auldearn.


Death of founder of Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

15 December 2023
Death of founder of Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

Death of founder of Highland mental health charity Mikeysline

15 December 2023

The founder of the Highland mental health charity, Mikeysline, has died following a long illness.


Eco-friendly shop gift card introduced by Highland charity

11 December 2023
Eco-friendly shop gift card introduced by Highland charity

Eco-friendly shop gift card introduced by Highland charity

11 December 2023

A new gift card for eco-conscious shoppers has been introduced by a Highland charity.


Stair-climbing Highland lockdown heroine who captured nation's hearts dies aged 93

11 December 2023
Stair-climbing Highland lockdown heroine who captured nation's hearts dies aged 93

Stair-climbing Highland lockdown heroine who captured nation's hearts dies aged 93

11 December 2023

A Highland lockdown legend who captured the nation's hearts by climbing the equivalent of 2398ft high mountain for charity has died, aged 93.


WHAT YOU SAY: 20mph zones in the Highlands – improving road safety or a waste of money?

05 December 2023
WHAT YOU SAY: 20mph zones in the Highlands – improving road safety or a waste of money?

WHAT YOU SAY: 20mph zones in the Highlands – improving road safety or a waste of money?

05 December 2023

To some, the introduction of 20mph zones in communities across the Highlands is a welcome move and improves road safety.


Rail passengers advised to check before travelling as snow expected on lines out of Highland capital

05 December 2023
Rail passengers advised to check before travelling as snow expected on lines out of Highland capital

Rail passengers advised to check before travelling as snow expected on lines out of Highland capital

05 December 2023

Rail passengers are being advised to check their journeys before travelling as more adverse weather moves across Scotland this week.


Is the 20mph scheme working in the Highlands?

04 December 2023
Is the 20mph scheme working in the Highlands?

Is the 20mph scheme working in the Highlands?

04 December 2023

A public consultation on the Highland-wide 20mph limit zones has been launched.


What were the must-have gifts for Christmas 1993 in the Highlands?

03 December 2023
What were the must-have gifts for Christmas 1993 in the Highlands?

What were the must-have gifts for Christmas 1993 in the Highlands?

03 December 2023

It was the year the ever-popular fashion doll Barbie and the coveted adventure figure Action Man were among the best-selling toys in the UK.


Threat of walkouts in Highland schools ends as Unison members accept pay deal

27 November 2023
Threat of walkouts in Highland schools ends as Unison members accept pay deal

Threat of walkouts in Highland schools ends as Unison members accept pay deal

27 November 2023

School support staff across Scotland have ended a long-running pay dispute with council leaders after they voted to accept a new pay offer.


Police issue appeal for information after dog walker attacked on the Black Isle

27 November 2023
Police issue appeal for information after dog walker attacked on the Black Isle

Police issue appeal for information after dog walker attacked on the Black Isle

27 November 2023

Police officers have issued an appeal for information after a man was attacked while walking his dogs on the Black Isle.


Pieces falling into place on iconic Highland castle redevelopment

24 November 2023
Pieces falling into place on iconic Highland castle redevelopment

Pieces falling into place on iconic Highland castle redevelopment

24 November 2023

The first major phase of work has started on the installation of a new accessible roof terrace – and here's the what that crane is easing into place.


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