Storm heading to Highland town for arts and book festival — Storm heading to Highland town for arts and book festival

There is something very big happening in Nairn this September.

PICTURES: Pots of fun for green-fingered youngsters at shopping centre — PICTURES: Pots of fun for green-fingered youngsters at shopping centre

Green-fingered youngsters have been busy getting creative at the Eastgate Shopping Centre.

PICTURES: Ross artist puts coronavirus community heroes in the frame — PICTURES: Ross artist puts coronavirus community heroes in the frame

Unsung heroes who served a Ross-shire community during the coronavirus pandemic have been immortalised by an artist.

Bogus workmen alert triggers warning in Easter Ross community — Bogus workmen alert triggers warning in Easter Ross community

An Easter Ross community has raised the alarm over reports of cold-calling bogus workmen claiming to work for a local roofing company.

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'I'm just so grateful and moved by everyone who has come to my help and donated' — 'I'm just so grateful and moved by everyone who has come to my help and donated'

A Conon Bridge woman living in constant pain and chasing a £50,000 target to privately fund an operation has thanked people for their support to date.

Resilient local food economy 'imperative' to wellbeing of Highlands — Resilient local food economy 'imperative' to wellbeing of Highlands

A newly formed regional food group has secured funding to champion sustainable local produce.

'I’ve wanted to take this on for some time because I believe in running' — 'I’ve wanted to take this on for some time because I believe in running'

Musician King Charles is preparing to run 40 marathons and play 40 impromptu gigs – all in just 40 days for charity.

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Covid-19 safety pledge as cruise ships set to return to Easter Ross port — Covid-19 safety pledge as cruise ships set to return to Easter Ross port

The expected arrival of a cruise liner in Invergordon tomorrow marks a major milestone for the port and the wider Highlands.

Community fund seeks panel figures — Community fund seeks panel figures

A WIND farm community fund is seeking panel members to help decide grant applications in the Marybank, Scatwell & Strathconon Community Council area.

NATIONAL NEWS

Man arrested after pedestrians struck on Blackpool promenade

Man arrested after pedestrians struck on Blackpool promenade

Man arrested after pedestrians struck on Blackpool promenade

A 30-year-old man from Manchester was arrested a short time later.

Murder probe launched as woman, 31, dies from severe burns

Murder probe launched as woman, 31, dies from severe burns

Murder probe launched as woman, 31, dies from severe burns

Three men aged 34, 24 and 26 have been arrested.

Travellers complain of queues and ‘chaos’ at airports

Travellers complain of queues and ‘chaos’ at airports

Travellers complain of queues and ‘chaos’ at airports

Airports and airlines are expecting their busiest weekend of the year.

Parents’ ‘worst nightmare’ over as 11-year-old Fatuma found safe and well

Parents’ ‘worst nightmare’ over as 11-year-old Fatuma found safe and well

Parents’ ‘worst nightmare’ over as 11-year-old Fatuma found safe and well

The youngster travelled from Bolton to London.

SPORT

Staggies shoot down Montrose ahead of Premiership kick-off — Staggies shoot down Montrose ahead of Premiership kick-off

Ross County enjoyed an hour of dominance to brush aside Montrose but had to resist a late rally from the League One visitors.

Staggies capture Austrian midfield ace with European pedigree

Staggies capture Austrian midfield ace with European pedigree

Staggies capture Austrian midfield ace with European pedigree

Ross County have snapped up powerful Austrian midfielder David Cancola in a Bosman-style deal.

Ross County confirm they have pulled out of SPFL Trust Trophy

Ross County confirm they have pulled out of SPFL Trust Trophy

Ross County confirm they have pulled out of SPFL Trust Trophy

Age restrictions and recovery from Covid-19 outbreak cited as reasons.

Ross County aim for T20 final glory against Forres

Ross County aim for T20 final glory against Forres

Ross County aim for T20 final glory against Forres

Strathpeffer club aims to win trophy for first time.

Ross County's head man can hurt Premiership defences

Ross County's head man can hurt Premiership defences

Ross County's head man can hurt Premiership defences

Defender impresses manager Malky Mackay.

Scotland internationalist advised defender to move from Southampton to Ross County — Defender aims to improve in Scotland.

Spittal not fazed by bookies’ pessimism — Midfielder looking forward to successful season.

Iacovitti strikes for Ross County to kick off the Malky Mackay era in style — Alex Iacovitti set the Malky Mackay era rolling at Ross County with a powerful headed winner away to Brora Rangers.

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LIFESTYLE

Cattle help keep history alive — Cattle help keep history alive

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has hired a noisy new conservation team.

Festival aiming to put on a spectacular show

Festival aiming to put on a spectacular show

Festival aiming to put on a spectacular show

There is something very big happening in Nairn this September.

From sea to summit on bike adventure

From sea to summit on bike adventure

From sea to summit on bike adventure

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Following on from last week’s bikepacking trip from Grantown to Lossiemouth, John Davidson looks back at the final day

HSPC Feature Property

HSPC Feature Property

HSPC Feature Property

Boganbuie Croft, Tullich Muir, Invergordon IV18 0LJ

Pedalling and paddling along the misty north coast

Pedalling and paddling along the misty north coast

Pedalling and paddling along the misty north coast

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Our explorer covers a foggy stretch of Caithness and Sutherland between Sandside and Portskerra by bike and kayak

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WHAT'S ON

Shiant Isles at heart of Gairloch Museum summer events — Shiant Isles at heart of Gairloch Museum summer events

Artist's exhibition celebrating the islands inspires a mini-festival of events

Inverness band had planned for Better Days

Inverness band had planned for Better Days

Inverness band had planned for Better Days

Plans made by the band in advance keep the releases coming

Private jet is band's promise for support

Private jet is band's promise for support

Private jet is band's promise for support

The reward band plans for their biggest support – when they make it!

Under Canvas tour's last week

Under Canvas tour's last week

Under Canvas tour's last week

Music, entertainment, food and 'engagement activities' for all ages shared around the North

Artyness: read your way round the North Coast 500

Artyness: read your way round the North Coast 500

Artyness: read your way round the North Coast 500

Barbara Henderson chooses some books to escort you on your journey

North-east Wild West Town set to welcome back visitors — North-east Wild West Town set to welcome back visitors

Tranquility is set to hold its first open day on August 15 with the return of the popular gunfights.

Aerial dance show will perform in north-east — Aerial dance show will perform in north-east

The All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre is to visit Aberdeenshire on the Scottish tour of its new outdoor, interactive and family focused production.

BOOK REVIEW: First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami — BOOK REVIEW: First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami

The Japanese author is on sparkling form in his latest collection of short stories.

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