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Federica Stefani


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Federica Stefani is a reporter for the Inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal and other Highland News and Media titles, mainly focusing on news from the Nairnshire area. With a background in foreign languages and international politics, she joined the company in 2019 after graduating in Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University and was temporarily part of the digital development team. She is also passionate about the food & drink scene, specializing in whisky writing

Federica Stefani

PICTURES: Whisky enthusiasts flock to Inverness as festival returns for fourth edition

05 July 2025
PICTURES: Whisky enthusiasts flock to Inverness as festival returns for fourth edition

PICTURES: Whisky enthusiasts flock to Inverness as festival returns for fourth edition

05 July 2025

Spirits were high this afternoon as whisky enthusiasts gathered in Inverness for an annual whisky festival.


UPDATE: Two hospitalised after collision on major Highland road

03 July 2025
UPDATE: Two hospitalised after collision on major Highland road

UPDATE: Two hospitalised after collision on major Highland road

03 July 2025

One driver was charged after this afternoon’s collision on the A87 near Balmacara.


Emergency services at scene of crash on Ross-shire trunk road

03 July 2025
Emergency services at scene of crash on Ross-shire trunk road

Emergency services at scene of crash on Ross-shire trunk road

03 July 2025

Emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic crash on the A832 near Achanalt, west of Garve.


UPDATE: Major Highland trunk road reopens following multi-vehicle collision

03 July 2025
UPDATE: Major Highland trunk road reopens following multi-vehicle collision

UPDATE: Major Highland trunk road reopens following multi-vehicle collision

03 July 2025

The A87 has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash near Balmacara


Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

02 July 2025
Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

02 July 2025

An investigation has been launched following wildfires in the Carrbridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Dava and Upper Knockando areas.


Badachro Distillery hopes to kick of whisky production

29 June 2025
Badachro Distillery hopes to kick of whisky production

Badachro Distillery hopes to kick of whisky production

29 June 2025

A Wester Ross distillery is hoping to take the leap and crown its 10th year of activity by kicking off whisky production by the end of the year.


Awards night sees special guest join celebrations of pupils achievements

27 June 2025
Awards night sees special guest join celebrations of pupils achievements

Awards night sees special guest join celebrations of pupils achievements

27 June 2025

Nairn Academy pupils have seen their achievements in sport and leadership celebrated at an annual awards evening.


New GPS monitoring project aims to collect key data for deer management

26 June 2025
New GPS monitoring project aims to collect key data for deer management

New GPS monitoring project aims to collect key data for deer management

26 June 2025

Red deer movement and behaviour in the west Highlands will be monitored by a pioneering scientific research project through the use of GPS collars.


UHI students inspired by special visit from acclaimed Scottish actor

25 June 2025
UHI students inspired by special visit from acclaimed Scottish actor

UHI students inspired by special visit from acclaimed Scottish actor

25 June 2025

Students and staff at a Highland campus were treated to a visit from a very special guest this week.


Award-winning comedian set to return to the Highlands as show headliner

22 June 2025
Award-winning comedian set to return to the Highlands as show headliner

Award-winning comedian set to return to the Highlands as show headliner

22 June 2025

Dingwall-born comedian Daniel Downie will return to the Highlands later this month to headline the Inverness Comedy Club.


‘Social care in the Highlands is facing serious challenges’ - says MSP in visit to Easter Ross care home

19 June 2025
‘Social care in the Highlands is facing serious challenges’ - says MSP in visit to Easter Ross care home

‘Social care in the Highlands is facing serious challenges’ - says MSP in visit to Easter Ross care home

19 June 2025

Scotland’s Social Care Minister Maree Todd praised an Easter Ross care home for its “ability to reconnect to the community” after the pandemic.


Primary school ‘proud’ after receiving top recognition on promoting children’s rights

12 June 2025
Primary school ‘proud’ after receiving top recognition on promoting children’s rights

Primary school ‘proud’ after receiving top recognition on promoting children’s rights

12 June 2025

A Ross-shire school was recognised for its effort and commitment in promoting children’s rights.


UPDATE: Motorcyclist (29) dies following crash on A87

07 June 2025
UPDATE: Motorcyclist (29) dies following crash on A87

UPDATE: Motorcyclist (29) dies following crash on A87

07 June 2025

A 29-year old motorcyclist died after a crash on the A87 near Loch Cluanie.


Police appeal after motorbike crash in Wester Ross sees two people hospitalized

07 June 2025
Police appeal after motorbike crash in Wester Ross sees two people hospitalized

Police appeal after motorbike crash in Wester Ross sees two people hospitalized

07 June 2025

Police are appealing for information after a serious crash between two motorbikes in Wester Ross saw two people taken to hospital in Inverness.


New event will see 200 young Highland musicians come together for special performance

04 June 2025
New event will see 200 young Highland musicians come together for special performance

New event will see 200 young Highland musicians come together for special performance

04 June 2025

Around 200 young musicians from across the Highlands are set to entertain folks in the Highland capital with jigs, reels and marches.


A9 restricted after tree falls near Tore roundabout

03 June 2025
A9 restricted after tree falls near Tore roundabout

A9 restricted after tree falls near Tore roundabout

03 June 2025

The A9 is currently restricted north of Inverness near the Tore Roundabout after a tree fell earlier this afternoon.


Works on active travel route near A9 Kessock Bridge set for final phase

03 June 2025
Works on active travel route near A9 Kessock Bridge set for final phase

Works on active travel route near A9 Kessock Bridge set for final phase

03 June 2025

Works to improve an active travel route on the A9 near the Kessock Bridge are set to start for their final phase later this month.


Family of missing walker informed after body is found in Highland loch

02 June 2025
Family of missing walker informed after body is found in Highland loch

Family of missing walker informed after body is found in Highland loch

02 June 2025

Police confirmed that a body was found during searches for a 65-year-old Swiss walker who went missing while walking the Cape Wrath trail.


Kessock Bridge strengthening works set to last a year longer than planned

02 June 2025
Kessock Bridge strengthening works set to last a year longer than planned

Kessock Bridge strengthening works set to last a year longer than planned

02 June 2025

The Kessock Bridge is set to undergo further works as part of plans to strengthen the structure of the bridge on the A9.


Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

31 May 2025
Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

31 May 2025

A charity has reported an explosion in numbers of one of Scotland’s fastest-declining butterflies, with more than 500 counted at a Highland estate.


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