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Highland charity worker 'shocked and disgusted' by dirty deed at historic castle
30 April 2021
Highland charity worker 'shocked and disgusted' by dirty deed at historic castle
30 April 2021Charity worker Karen Haden-Homer was “shocked and disgusted” to find that someone had used a historic Highland castle as a makeshift toilet.
'The eeriness leaves you on the edge of your seat... and the landscape really plays a part'
16 April 2021
'The eeriness leaves you on the edge of your seat... and the landscape really plays a part'
16 April 2021WATCH: Actress Helen Mackay is excited about the UK video-on-demand release of Playhouse, a supernatural thriller set in her native north Highlands.
We need to go further on social and affordable homes, says Ross-based SNP candidate Maree Todd
30 March 2021
We need to go further on social and affordable homes, says Ross-based SNP candidate Maree Todd
30 March 2021SNP candidate Maree Todd has acknowledged Scotland’s leading status on social rented housing but says there is a 'need to go further' here.
'Across all aspects of society, women have an invaluable contribution to make'
27 March 2021
'Across all aspects of society, women have an invaluable contribution to make'
27 March 2021Highlands and Islands Airports Limited says it has taken a significant step in its journey towards achieving a diverse board membership.
Police name victim of Highland motorcycle crash
17 March 2021
Police name victim of Highland motorcycle crash
17 March 2021The man who died following a motorcycle crash in the Far North at the weekend has been named as 30-year-old Marc Mackenzie.
Cheers! Delight for whisky industry over United States' pause on tariffs
06 March 2021
Cheers! Delight for whisky industry over United States' pause on tariffs
06 March 2021The whisky industry is a significant sector in Ross-shire.
Music journalist with Easter Ross connection fulfils lifelong ambition with guide to essential albums
21 February 2021
Music journalist with Easter Ross connection fulfils lifelong ambition with guide to essential albums
21 February 2021A music journalist who used to live in Easter Ross has fulfilled a lifelong ambition with a book about the albums he regards as essential listening.
Resurgent Celtic puts Ross County manager on high alert
18 February 2021
Resurgent Celtic puts Ross County manager on high alert
18 February 2021Champions are heading to Dingwall.
Ross MSP says sticking to rules is 'a sacrifice worth making' as Covid-19 vaccine roll-out begins
12 December 2020
Ross MSP says sticking to rules is 'a sacrifice worth making' as Covid-19 vaccine roll-out begins
12 December 2020Gail Ross has told her constituents that sticking to the rules will be "a sacrifice worth making" at Christmas as the Covid-19 vaccine is rolled out.
Knitter John's dazzling jumper is a winner on Kirstie Allsopp TV craft show
11 December 2020
Knitter John's dazzling jumper is a winner on Kirstie Allsopp TV craft show
11 December 2020Thurso knitting tutor John Glen has been inundated with messages from well-wishers after his dazzling Christmas jumper proved to be a hit on TV.
Monumental achievement for Highland company whose 200-year story is set in stone
06 December 2020
Monumental achievement for Highland company whose 200-year story is set in stone
06 December 2020One of the oldest businesses in the Highlands is marking its 200th year – and its work can be seen across Ross-shire and beyond.
A9 closure due to accident
10 November 2020
A9 closure due to accident
10 November 2020The A9 has been closed in both directions at Dunbeath by a road accident this morning.
Body of woman found in Highland town formally identified
04 November 2020
Body of woman found in Highland town formally identified
04 November 2020The body of a woman found in Wick on Sunday has been formally identified, with police saying there are no suspicious circumstances.
North man accuses NHS Highland of 'patronising and unsatisfactory' response to coronavirus request
16 October 2020
North man accuses NHS Highland of 'patronising and unsatisfactory' response to coronavirus request
16 October 2020A north man who made a Freedom of Information request about Covid-19 numbers has described NHS Highland's reply as "patronising" and "unsatisfactory".
Face coverings become mandatory in workplace canteens
16 October 2020
Face coverings become mandatory in workplace canteens
16 October 2020Face coverings are now mandatory in staff canteens, and the same rule will apply from the start of next week in other communal workplace areas.
Maree Todd confirmed as SNP candidate for Ross constituency
15 October 2020
Maree Todd confirmed as SNP candidate for Ross constituency
15 October 2020Maree Todd has been confirmed as the SNP candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross in next year’s Scottish Parliament elections.
MP to stay in the north as Covid cases increase
12 October 2020
MP to stay in the north as Covid cases increase
12 October 2020MP Jamie Stone has announced that he will not travel to Westminster until further notice as Covid-19 cases continue to rise.
New chief executive takes charge at NHS Highland
05 October 2020
New chief executive takes charge at NHS Highland
05 October 2020A new chief executive will take the reins at NHS Highland today.
Spaceport development takes another step forward
31 August 2020
Spaceport development takes another step forward
31 August 2020Plans to establish a vertical launch site for satellites in north Sutherland have taken another step forward.
WATCH: Aerial view of newly completed £9.6m Berriedale Braes project
27 August 2020
WATCH: Aerial view of newly completed £9.6m Berriedale Braes project
27 August 2020The full scale of the £9.6 million road realignment project at Berriedale has been highlighted in a video from Transport Scotland.