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UPDATE: Thanks to public as Black Isle woman posted missing is traced

09 August 2025
UPDATE: Thanks to public as Black Isle woman posted missing is traced

UPDATE: Thanks to public as Black Isle woman posted missing is traced

09 August 2025

A local woman who helped mobilise the public has thanked everyone who contributed.


Could famous Bouchardon bust of Sir John Gordon stay in Invergordon?

08 August 2025
Could famous Bouchardon bust of Sir John Gordon stay in Invergordon?

Could famous Bouchardon bust of Sir John Gordon stay in Invergordon?

08 August 2025

A community group that has objected to its export believes the bust can generate ongoing revenue for the town if exhibited locally.


‘Please help us get Rainbow home safe’ - new appeal for missing woman

07 August 2025
‘Please help us get Rainbow home safe’ - new appeal for missing woman

‘Please help us get Rainbow home safe’ - new appeal for missing woman

07 August 2025

“I’m only sharing this because Rainbow has been let down by all the services involved and we just really need get her to a place of safety.”


Objection to export of Ross town’s £2.5m bust bought for a fiver

07 August 2025
Objection to export of Ross town’s £2.5m bust bought for a fiver

Objection to export of Ross town’s £2.5m bust bought for a fiver

07 August 2025

A bid for an export licence has triggered an objection, adding another twist to the strange tale of the Bouchardon bust.


Easter Ross road re-opens following crash invovling lorry and motorcycle

07 August 2025
Easter Ross road re-opens following crash invovling lorry and motorcycle

Easter Ross road re-opens following crash invovling lorry and motorcycle

07 August 2025

The B9176 was closed at its junction with the B817 in Evanton yesterday evening at around 7.20pm.


StrathPetal stalwarts take storm in stride ahead of garden event

06 August 2025
StrathPetal stalwarts take storm in stride ahead of garden event

StrathPetal stalwarts take storm in stride ahead of garden event

06 August 2025

‘Garden visitors tend to be very practical, interesting people, and we are looking forward very much to welcoming them’.


It’s go time for Black Isle Show 2025!

06 August 2025
It’s go time for Black Isle Show 2025!

It’s go time for Black Isle Show 2025!

06 August 2025

World’s strongest brothers Tom and Luke Stoltman are being deployed in a hotly contested tractor push later today.


Ross-shire play parks secure revamp cash as community regeneration bids backed

06 August 2025
Ross-shire play parks secure revamp cash as community regeneration bids backed

Ross-shire play parks secure revamp cash as community regeneration bids backed

06 August 2025

“Improving amenities and facilities helps to increase community resilience, boost economic growth and tackle poverty and inequality.


Black Isle care home workers walk, cycle and swim 500 miles

05 August 2025
Black Isle care home workers walk, cycle and swim 500 miles

Black Isle care home workers walk, cycle and swim 500 miles

05 August 2025

An overwhelmed coordinator said: ‘Your support has meant the world to us and made every step of this challenge worthwhile.’


‘Resilient’ gardeners pick up the pieces ahead of weekend show

05 August 2025
‘Resilient’ gardeners pick up the pieces ahead of weekend show

‘Resilient’ gardeners pick up the pieces ahead of weekend show

05 August 2025

‘We’re keen to encourage people who haven’t exhibited at the Show before to enter.’


Storm Floris meal provision plans shared by SSEN as engineers fight to restore power

05 August 2025
Storm Floris meal provision plans shared by SSEN as engineers fight to restore power

Storm Floris meal provision plans shared by SSEN as engineers fight to restore power

05 August 2025

Maryburgh and Kyle of Lochalsh amongst SSEN food outlet plans as many still left without electricity after Storm Floris.


Highland woman (22) posted missing prompts police appeal to public

04 August 2025
Highland woman (22) posted missing prompts police appeal to public

Highland woman (22) posted missing prompts police appeal to public

04 August 2025

Rainbow Etchells has been posted missing from Avoch on the Black Isle and police want public help to trace her.


Black Isle townsfolk to be consulted on community hub bid

04 August 2025
Black Isle townsfolk to be consulted on community hub bid

Black Isle townsfolk to be consulted on community hub bid

04 August 2025

If the venture proves successful, the development trust has indicated it might wish to acquire full ownership of the asset.


Forbes decision reaction: SNP has ‘lost the best leader it never had but should have chosen’

04 August 2025
Forbes decision reaction: SNP has ‘lost the best leader it never had but should have chosen’

Forbes decision reaction: SNP has ‘lost the best leader it never had but should have chosen’

04 August 2025

‘In a strongly worded statement, Mr Ewing said: ‘With Kate’s decision, the SNP has lost the best leader it never had - but should have chosen.’


Storm Floris takes toll on Highland cruise line arrivals

04 August 2025
Storm Floris takes toll on Highland cruise line arrivals

Storm Floris takes toll on Highland cruise line arrivals

04 August 2025

The travel plans of thousands of cruise line passengers due to arrive in Invergordon over the past couple of days have been disrupted by Storm Floris.


Highland MSP Kate Forbes set to stand down at next election

04 August 2025
Highland MSP Kate Forbes set to stand down at next election

Highland MSP Kate Forbes set to stand down at next election

04 August 2025

‘Looking ahead to the future, I do not want to miss any more of the precious early years of family life – which can never be rewound.’


70th wedding anniversary Highland couple are ‘a real inspiration’

04 August 2025
70th wedding anniversary Highland couple are ‘a real inspiration’

70th wedding anniversary Highland couple are ‘a real inspiration’

04 August 2025

A Ross-shire couple who have celebrated 70 years of marriage have been hailed “a real inspiration”.


UPDATE: Kessock Bridge on A9 reopens to traffic

02 August 2025
UPDATE: Kessock Bridge on A9 reopens to traffic

UPDATE: Kessock Bridge on A9 reopens to traffic

02 August 2025

The bridge link carrying the A9 is open again.


Black Isle’s big day out has rich history

02 August 2025
Black Isle’s big day out has rich history

Black Isle’s big day out has rich history

02 August 2025

Planning for the Black Isle Show is a year-round affair - and with so much going on, you can see why.


‘Otterly’ adorable duo rescued from dangerous Highland road

02 August 2025
‘Otterly’ adorable duo rescued from dangerous Highland road

‘Otterly’ adorable duo rescued from dangerous Highland road

02 August 2025

Meet Bella and Drum - the young otters rescued from the side of a busy Wester Ross trunk road by a sharp-eyed festival-bound traveller.


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