Author - Hector MacKenzie

'Paw' Cooper's a real trouper after Wester Ross hillwalking incident

Members of a Ross-shire mountain rescue team yesterday came to the aid of an injured dog.

Roadworks on stretch of A835 in Ross-shire set to start next week

Roadworks on stretch of A835 in Ross-shire set to start next week

Ten days of surfacing work is set to begin on a stretch of the A835 in Ross-shire on Monday next week.

Blasting work likely to affect Ross-shire motorists

Blasting work likely to affect Ross-shire motorists

The council has given a heads-up on blasting work proposed for a road improvement programme in Wester Ross next week.

PICTURES: Specialist Ross-shire training boosts whale and dolphin rescue effort

PICTURES: Specialist Ross-shire training boosts whale and dolphin rescue effort

A group of marine medics received specialist training in Ullapool that aims to protect and rescue whales, dolphins and seals around the Highlands.

NFU Scotland recruiter hailed at Dingwall gathering

NFU Scotland recruiter hailed at Dingwall gathering

At a packed NFU Scotland roadshow in Dingwall, Jonathan Hogg from the Dingwall and Thurso offices, collected the Membership Flame.

Scene is set for Black Isle plant sale

Scene is set for Black Isle plant sale

THE green-fingered gurus behind the Black Isle Horticultural Society’s are plotting this weekend's plant sale with huge enthusiasm.

Freeport status for Cromarty Firth holds promise of massive jobs boost

Freeport status for Cromarty Firth holds promise of massive jobs boost

Opportunity Cromarty Firth consortium says winning freeport status would revolutionise Highland economy and stimulate major manufacturing activity.

Easter Ross woodland visitors get right into swing of things with new attraction

Easter Ross woodland visitors get right into swing of things with new attraction

IT didn't take Kiltearn nursery kids long to get into the swing of a new attraction on their doorsteps.

Dingwall footy kids score £1500 boost from Tesco supermarket shoppers

Dingwall footy kids score £1500 boost from Tesco supermarket shoppers

Three community groups in Dingwall welcomed donations from Tesco's Community Grant scheme.

Highland coach firm invests £2.3m in luxury low-emission upgrade

Highland coach firm invests £2.3m in luxury low-emission upgrade

D&E coaches have invested in luxury low-emission coaches to help boost tourism in the Highlands

Black Isle pupils show write stuff at competition

Black Isle pupils show write stuff at competition

Budding writers at Fortrose Academy have shown their promise at a contest promoted by Rotary International.

Town weeds targeted as Tain Task Force issues call to action

Town weeds targeted as Tain Task Force issues call to action

An Easter Ross community has issued a rallying call to locals to pitch in to a tidy-up drive.

PICTURES: Historic Highland hotel on NC500 snapped up by rapidly expanding group

PICTURES: Historic Highland hotel on NC500 snapped up by rapidly expanding group

A rapidly growing Highland hotel group has acquired another historic property on the North Coast 500.

Jacobites set sights on Dingwall

Jacobites set sights on Dingwall

A Jacobite warrior will be roaming Dingwall this weekend sharing colourful insights into life in days gone by during a special book launch.

Wester Ross port secures £1m boost from HIE

Wester Ross port secures £1m boost from HIE

A £4.3m project to significantly improve the inner harbour at Ullapool has secured £1.086m investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

Easter Ross kids prepare for party with Jubilee Jumble drive

Easter Ross kids prepare for party with Jubilee Jumble drive

AN Easter Ross primary school has come up with an imaginative way to stage its own jubilee celebration.

On your marks for Dingwall 5K fun run!

On your marks for Dingwall 5K fun run!

The event coincides with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Black Isle beach cafe fundraising effort for Ukraine raises £500

Black Isle beach cafe fundraising effort for Ukraine raises £500

The beach cafe is a popular destination for visitors to the Black Isle beach.

Volunteers wanted as Songs of Praise comes to Highland cathedral

Volunteers wanted as Songs of Praise comes to Highland cathedral

People are being asked to lend their voices to the popular hymn singing BBC programme.

Masons' rowing effort in Ross supermarket makes waves for charity

Masons' rowing effort in Ross supermarket makes waves for charity