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8 great books from Highland authors to celebrate World Book Day this April

23 April 2023
8 great books from Highland authors to celebrate World Book Day this April

8 great books from Highland authors to celebrate World Book Day this April

23 April 2023

THIS Sunday, April 23 marks World Book and Copyright Day, a date set by UNESCO and to promote the enjoyment of books and reading.


WATCH: 'Powerful ideas' from UHI students will help Invergordon Distillery in sustainability bid

22 April 2023
WATCH: 'Powerful ideas' from UHI students will help Invergordon Distillery in sustainability bid

WATCH: 'Powerful ideas' from UHI students will help Invergordon Distillery in sustainability bid

22 April 2023

HIGHLAND students will work with one of the biggest distilleries in the region implementing ideas to make distilling practice more sustainable.


Celebrate World Book Day with these 5 great bookshops in the Highlands

22 April 2023
Celebrate World Book Day with these 5 great bookshops in the Highlands

Celebrate World Book Day with these 5 great bookshops in the Highlands

22 April 2023

Independent bookshops are at the heart of our communities, and the Highlands are home to some wonderful literary havens.


Highland museums set to celebrate World Earth Day as part of UK wide initiative

20 April 2023
Highland museums set to celebrate World Earth Day as part of UK wide initiative

Highland museums set to celebrate World Earth Day as part of UK wide initiative

20 April 2023

TWO Highland museums and local Countryside Rangers have joined a UK-wide initiative to celebrate wildlife and nature.


'When I opened it, I found £1000 in £50 notes in it! I never saw the lady again after that'

15 April 2023
'When I opened it, I found £1000 in £50 notes in it! I never saw the lady again after that'

'When I opened it, I found £1000 in £50 notes in it! I never saw the lady again after that'

15 April 2023

He started busking to make some quick cash but 30 years later John Casey’s still entertaining Inverness city centre visitors, hears Federica Stefani.


PICTURES: World’s first rewilding centre opens near Loch Ness

15 April 2023
PICTURES: World’s first rewilding centre opens near Loch Ness

PICTURES: World’s first rewilding centre opens near Loch Ness

15 April 2023

THE world’s first rewilding centre has opened its doors near Loch Ness by a conservation charity.


Battle of Culloden anniversary march to raise awareness of threat to historic landmarks

14 April 2023
Battle of Culloden anniversary march to raise awareness of threat to historic landmarks

Battle of Culloden anniversary march to raise awareness of threat to historic landmarks

14 April 2023

MEMBERS of a conservation body will be undertaking a night walking challenge to raise awareness and funds to help protect a major historic site.


Who is the person behind these Highland rooftop artworks?

12 April 2023
Who is the person behind these Highland rooftop artworks?

Who is the person behind these Highland rooftop artworks?

12 April 2023

A HIGHLAND man is “starting a revolution” with his original rooftop artwork which has been praised worldwide.


Highland weekend for Antiques Road Trip star Tim Wonnacott

12 April 2023
Highland weekend for Antiques Road Trip star Tim Wonnacott

Highland weekend for Antiques Road Trip star Tim Wonnacott

12 April 2023

A TV presenter and auctioneer praised Inverness and the Black Isle after a weekend visit.


Black Isle bursary put this Muir woman (21) in the driving seat – what could it do for you?

06 April 2023
Black Isle bursary put this Muir woman (21) in the driving seat – what could it do for you?

Black Isle bursary put this Muir woman (21) in the driving seat – what could it do for you?

06 April 2023

She had an interest in lorries from a young age coming from a farming family and is now ready to move up a gear thanks to supported training.


PICTURES: Did you check out The Angry Seagull on Highland food trail?

04 April 2023
PICTURES: Did you check out The Angry Seagull on Highland food trail?

PICTURES: Did you check out The Angry Seagull on Highland food trail?

04 April 2023

Visitors to the Highland Food and Drink Trail enjoyed tasty treats and entertainment as it celebrated its first year.


LISTEN: A tour in Dornoch with Philip Paris ahead of launch of new book The Last Witch of Scotland

31 March 2023
LISTEN: A tour in Dornoch with Philip Paris ahead of launch of new book The Last Witch of Scotland

LISTEN: A tour in Dornoch with Philip Paris ahead of launch of new book The Last Witch of Scotland

31 March 2023

THE making of a new novel and the history behind the last woman to be executed for witchcraft in Scotland are at the core of a new podcast interview.


Top Model UK: Dream come true for Highland model and dance teacher

31 March 2023
Top Model UK: Dream come true for Highland model and dance teacher

Top Model UK: Dream come true for Highland model and dance teacher

31 March 2023

'It feels incredible! It’s always been a life-long dream.'


Bealach na Bà in Wester Ross named among world's top 10 most dangerous roads

30 March 2023
Bealach na Bà in Wester Ross named among world's top 10 most dangerous roads

Bealach na Bà in Wester Ross named among world's top 10 most dangerous roads

30 March 2023

A WESTER Ross scenic route has been listed among the most dangerous roads in the world in a recent ranking.


Smashed window in Muir of Ord sparks information appeal

29 March 2023
Smashed window in Muir of Ord sparks information appeal

Smashed window in Muir of Ord sparks information appeal

29 March 2023

POLICE are appealing for information regarding an act of vandalism at a Ross-shire village.


Police appeal for information after theft in Tain

29 March 2023
Police appeal for information after theft in Tain

Police appeal for information after theft in Tain

29 March 2023

Police are appealing for information in relation to a theft in an Easter Ross town last week.


Record year for annual car wash as almost £2700 raised for Kessock charity to help save lives at sea

29 March 2023
Record year for annual car wash as almost £2700 raised for Kessock charity to help save lives at sea

Record year for annual car wash as almost £2700 raised for Kessock charity to help save lives at sea

29 March 2023

AN annual car wash event to support a North Kessock-based charity smashed its fundraising records this year.


New SNP leader Humza Yousaf urged to upgrade maternity services in the Highlands

27 March 2023
New SNP leader Humza Yousaf urged to upgrade maternity services in the Highlands

New SNP leader Humza Yousaf urged to upgrade maternity services in the Highlands

27 March 2023

THE NEWLY elected SNP leader and health secretary Humza Yousaf is being urged to review maternity services in the north of Scotland.


WATCH: Highland loop pedal musician drops stunning new music video

24 March 2023
WATCH: Highland loop pedal musician drops stunning new music video

WATCH: Highland loop pedal musician drops stunning new music video

24 March 2023

The latest video from Highland musician MacGilli has just gone live – and he spoke exclusively to The Inverness Courier to mark its release.


WATCH: Highland Hi-Fi opens its doors on Greig Street in Inverness

23 March 2023
WATCH: Highland Hi-Fi opens its doors on Greig Street in Inverness

WATCH: Highland Hi-Fi opens its doors on Greig Street in Inverness

23 March 2023

MUSIC lovers in Inverness and the Highlands are in for a treat as a new hi-fi and discs shop opened its doors in the city centre today.


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