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Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

01 July 2025
Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

01 July 2025

Harrison Ford, a big hit in the Tain-based Glenmorangie malt whisky film series, is now flying the flag for a Formula 1 hook-up.


Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

30 June 2025
Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

30 June 2025

She said: “Let’s make sure that swimming is still part of the community story, now and from the generations to come.”


Angler lands whopper in Wester Ross ‘heaven’

30 June 2025
Angler lands whopper in Wester Ross ‘heaven’

Angler lands whopper in Wester Ross ‘heaven’

30 June 2025

James Brown (59), who has visited the area since he was a teenager, said: “This is a fish of a lifetime for someone like me.”


‘Every life deserves to be honoured in a way particular to them’

29 June 2025
‘Every life deserves to be honoured in a way particular to them’

‘Every life deserves to be honoured in a way particular to them’

29 June 2025

She started out on her own 20 years ago and now has bases in Alness, Muir of Ord and Dornoch.


St Clement’s celebrates 50th anniversary with ‘wholesome’ coffee morning

29 June 2025
St Clement’s celebrates 50th anniversary with ‘wholesome’ coffee morning

St Clement’s celebrates 50th anniversary with ‘wholesome’ coffee morning

29 June 2025

The strength of a Ross-shire school community was evident for all to see as it celebrated its 50th anniversary with a drive to improve facilities.


How bedrock survey will affect A835 Ullapool - Tore road

27 June 2025
How bedrock survey will affect A835 Ullapool - Tore road

How bedrock survey will affect A835 Ullapool - Tore road

27 June 2025

‘We understand that delays on the A835 are a frustration, and we continue to thank the local communities for their patience.’


Why stunning Conon Bridge garden is open to public this weekend

27 June 2025
Why stunning Conon Bridge garden is open to public this weekend

Why stunning Conon Bridge garden is open to public this weekend

27 June 2025

‘The Rambling Rector is at its best and the new cream David Austin Malvern Hills has settled well and is taking off beautifully.’


Dingwall Gala Week 2025 - here’s what’s happening

27 June 2025
Dingwall Gala Week 2025 - here’s what’s happening

Dingwall Gala Week 2025 - here’s what’s happening

27 June 2025

Dingwall Gala Week aims to have something for everyone - and it starts tomorrow!


Fearn Abbey to hold guided tours this Saturday

27 June 2025
Fearn Abbey to hold guided tours this Saturday

Fearn Abbey to hold guided tours this Saturday

27 June 2025

Friends of Fearn Abbey are working to keep the ‘Lamp of the North’ burning and are holding an Open Guided Tours Day.


Meet Ross-shire’s newest Highland councillor

27 June 2025
Meet Ross-shire’s newest Highland councillor

Meet Ross-shire’s newest Highland councillor

27 June 2025

He says: “The legacy I want to leave is a recognition that when good people work together in unity, great things can happen.”


UPDATE: A862 Scottish Water road closure postponed after outcry

26 June 2025
UPDATE: A862 Scottish Water road closure postponed after outcry

UPDATE: A862 Scottish Water road closure postponed after outcry

26 June 2025

Scottish Water apologised for concern caused, says it has listened and will rethink the work now scheduled for Spring 2026.


Ross-shire road closure public outcry prompts MSP rethink call

26 June 2025
Ross-shire road closure public outcry prompts MSP rethink call

Ross-shire road closure public outcry prompts MSP rethink call

26 June 2025

The local MSP has been bombarded with messages from concerned constituents and is calling for joined up thinking over plans.


A835 overnight road closures flagged for marking work

25 June 2025
A835 overnight road closures flagged for marking work

A835 overnight road closures flagged for marking work

25 June 2025

The work will be carried out overnight but requires a full road closure - with ‘amnesty’ timeslots to allow traffic through flagged up.


£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

25 June 2025
£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

25 June 2025

BEAR Scotland says it is taking major events like the Black Isle Show and Belladrum music festival into consideration in its roadworks masterplan.


‘This is a boom time for the industry - but we need to attract more young people in’

24 June 2025
‘This is a boom time for the industry - but we need to attract more young people in’

‘This is a boom time for the industry - but we need to attract more young people in’

24 June 2025

One dubbed it a practical course offering a clear route into the industry and ‘something that’s been needed for decades’.


Tain woman’s legacy lives on with poignant Race for Life tribute

24 June 2025
Tain woman’s legacy lives on with poignant Race for Life tribute

Tain woman’s legacy lives on with poignant Race for Life tribute

24 June 2025

The Tain Tesco store where she was a familiar face will continue to fundraise.


Ross-shire village gives verdict on new park hub milestone

21 June 2025
Ross-shire village gives verdict on new park hub milestone

Ross-shire village gives verdict on new park hub milestone

21 June 2025

“Before, he was in the house just watching TV, and now he’s never away from the park, playing with his friends.”


Black Isle Show sponsor confirmed as 2025 plans revealed

21 June 2025
Black Isle Show sponsor confirmed as 2025 plans revealed

Black Isle Show sponsor confirmed as 2025 plans revealed

21 June 2025

It’s the fourth year they have sponsored the event declared “a real highlight in the farming calendar for many within our area”.


Highland railway station building hits market — for only £50,000

20 June 2025
Highland railway station building hits market — for only £50,000

Highland railway station building hits market — for only £50,000

20 June 2025

A ‘unique opportunity’ to snap up a traditional Highland railway station property on the NC500 is being flagged up at a knock-down price.


All roads lead here for gardening buffs this weekend

20 June 2025
All roads lead here for gardening buffs this weekend

All roads lead here for gardening buffs this weekend

20 June 2025

A Black Isle community is the go-to destination from green-fingered gurus this weekend.


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