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30th anniversary milestone for recycling social enterprise ILM Highland

30th anniversary milestone for recycling social enterprise ILM Highland

A trailblazing electrical appliance recycling charity in Easter Ross is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend.


Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Trees for Life says it is ‘hugely worrying and a move in the wrong direction’ while Oxfam Scotland call it ‘an acute global embarrassment’.


Ullapool to see BEAR Scotland remove mystery gorilla sign

Ullapool to see BEAR Scotland remove mystery gorilla sign

NC500 gorilla road sign in Ullapool is set to be taken down by BEAR Scotland as a “non-prescribed sign”.


Indian cuisine restauranteur from Alness crowned ‘Curry Queen’ of Scotland

Indian cuisine restauranteur from Alness crowned ‘Curry Queen’ of Scotland

Alness is now home to Indian cuisine royalty.


66-home go-ahead for Easter Ross town

66-home go-ahead for Easter Ross town

THE go-ahead for a major Easter Ross housing scheme has been hailed an ‘extremely positive’ development for the nascent Cromarty Firth freeport.


Police appeal for help tracing missing Conon Bridge man

Police appeal for help tracing missing Conon Bridge man

Police have appealed for help tracing a Ross-shire man who has been missing for a week.


Highland visit from Great Britain XVI steam train on Kyle line

Highland visit from Great Britain XVI steam train on Kyle line

An NC500 railway route has seen a visit from an extraordinary steam train, The Great Britain XVI.


Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Clarity is urgently needed over the ban on wood burning stoves, a Highland MSP has warned after being inundated with concerns from confused residents.


Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

It wouldn’t be like Nessie to duck out of an early season photo opportunity.


Angry Ross-shire personal trainer tried to enter bar he was banned from

Angry Ross-shire personal trainer tried to enter bar he was banned from

A Ross-shire personal trainer was angry when he was refused permission to enter a bar from which he had already been banned.


Dingwall incident sees footballer banned from road

Dingwall incident sees footballer banned from road

A footballer was shown the red card by a sheriff after an incident in Dingwall.


RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city

RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city

RBS is to close two Inverness branches as part of a Scotland-wide raft of closures that will lead to the loss of 105 jobs.


Tain teenage swimmer ready for Scottish Championship after winning five gold medals

Tain teenage swimmer ready for Scottish Championship after winning five gold medals

Teenager dominated Highland championships after winning five medals.


PICTURES: Muir of Ord Strictly Inverness contestant throws dance party for good cause

PICTURES: Muir of Ord Strictly Inverness contestant throws dance party for good cause

A fundraiser organised by a Muir of Ord resident raised £2500 for charity on Saturday.


‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet tomorrow

‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet tomorrow

An Indian restaurant in Easter Ross has a new mascot in the form of Luther the dog — who now identifies as Tigger!


MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’


NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool has seen a new sign pop-up for a rather exotic animal.


Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.


Popular Inver Inn goes up for sale for offers over £290,000

Popular Inver Inn goes up for sale for offers over £290,000

The bar and restaurant in Inver is very popular with food fans, with people travelling from miles around to enjoy meals there.


‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species

‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species

An ancient elm that has stood alone in the far reaches of Glen Affric for hundreds of years is now the guardian over a new generation of its species.


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