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Ross-shire Journal review of 2024 through our front pages: May

04 January 2025
Ross-shire Journal review of 2024 through our front pages: May

Ross-shire Journal review of 2024 through our front pages: May

04 January 2025

Tom Stoltman got his third world strongman title, a Dingwall employee finished work after 43 years and tears were shed for a plucky Black Isle lad.


Ross-shire Journal review of 2024 in front pages: April

03 January 2025
Ross-shire Journal review of 2024 in front pages: April

Ross-shire Journal review of 2024 in front pages: April

03 January 2025

A Tain mother’s heartfelt plea on behalf of her daughter; start of mega cruise line season; Sonny steps out for Strictly and cruise season starts.


Tom Stoltman reveals WSM winning secret and says: ‘I’m going to shock a few people’

02 January 2025
Tom Stoltman reveals WSM winning secret and says: ‘I’m going to shock a few people’

Tom Stoltman reveals WSM winning secret and says: ‘I’m going to shock a few people’

02 January 2025

Stoltman spills beans on three ‘massive’ new parts of training regime that led to third World’s Strongest Man title - and promises shocks for 2025.


Black Isle pupil’s tumour plight inspires Strathpuffer push for Archie Foundation

02 January 2025
Black Isle pupil’s tumour plight inspires Strathpuffer push for Archie Foundation

Black Isle pupil’s tumour plight inspires Strathpuffer push for Archie Foundation

02 January 2025

These Strathpuffer teams tackling the gruelling 24-hour endurance event have great motivation for their efforts.


What a lot they got - and now you can help LEJOG dynamic duo hit £30K dream

01 January 2025
What a lot they got - and now you can help LEJOG dynamic duo hit £30K dream

What a lot they got - and now you can help LEJOG dynamic duo hit £30K dream

01 January 2025

Alan McLean, known for links to Ross Sutherland Rugby Club and HBS Ring, saddled up for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and the Alzheimer's Society.


FLASHBACK: ‘Trumpton’ fire cover concerns; Dad died six days after diagnosis; Morag’s March in Dingwall

01 January 2025
FLASHBACK: ‘Trumpton’ fire cover concerns; Dad died six days after diagnosis; Morag’s March in Dingwall

FLASHBACK: ‘Trumpton’ fire cover concerns; Dad died six days after diagnosis; Morag’s March in Dingwall

01 January 2025

A lot happened in March 2024 as this glance back over the Ross-shire Journal front pages of that month reveals.


Black Isle flood landslide damage revealed by dramatic drone footage

01 January 2025
Black Isle flood landslide damage revealed by dramatic drone footage

Black Isle flood landslide damage revealed by dramatic drone footage

01 January 2025

The landslide forced closure of the road on the Black Isle on a day which saw flooding across the Highlands.


‘No further police action’ on Tain store car park incident

01 January 2025
‘No further police action’ on Tain store car park incident

‘No further police action’ on Tain store car park incident

01 January 2025

After an earlier appeal for witnesses, police said insurance details have been exchanged and they will take no further action.


Happy New Year 2025 from the Ross-shire Journal team

01 January 2025
Happy New Year 2025 from the Ross-shire Journal team

Happy New Year 2025 from the Ross-shire Journal team

01 January 2025

As the New Year begins, we want to send our best wishes for 2025 to all of our readers, subscribers and advertisers. Read on for a special deal!


‘Lifesaving difference’ of Invergordon volunteer recognised by King

31 December 2024
‘Lifesaving difference’ of Invergordon volunteer recognised by King

‘Lifesaving difference’ of Invergordon volunteer recognised by King

31 December 2024

A Ross-shire lifeboat volunteer whose quick thinking has been credited with saving lives admitted he was shocked to have been made an MBE.


UPDATE: A832 Black Isle landslide-hit road now set to re-open tonight

31 December 2024
UPDATE: A832 Black Isle landslide-hit road now set to re-open tonight

UPDATE: A832 Black Isle landslide-hit road now set to re-open tonight

31 December 2024

Confusion reigned after a police statement that the road would be closed until next week. In fact it will re-open under traffic control this evening.


Black Isle route ‘closed until early next week’ after landslide

31 December 2024
Black Isle route ‘closed until early next week’ after landslide

Black Isle route ‘closed until early next week’ after landslide

31 December 2024

Flooding has created a Hogmanay headache for thousands of people with travel plans thrown into complete disarray.


FLASHBACK: Cliff survivor’s £5K donation after 200ft fall 50 years ago

31 December 2024
FLASHBACK: Cliff survivor’s £5K donation after 200ft fall 50 years ago

FLASHBACK: Cliff survivor’s £5K donation after 200ft fall 50 years ago

31 December 2024

An 11-year-old’s miracle escape after 200ft cliff plunge recalled; school decision-makers told to stop passing the buck and hopes for a village hall.


FLASHBACK: ‘I thought this is it for me - I’ll fall asleep and that’s the end’

31 December 2024
FLASHBACK: ‘I thought this is it for me - I’ll fall asleep and that’s the end’

FLASHBACK: ‘I thought this is it for me - I’ll fall asleep and that’s the end’

31 December 2024

A look back over 2024 via the front pages of the Ross-shire Journal.


Look what’s on these Ross-shire councillors’ 2025 wish lists

31 December 2024
Look what’s on these Ross-shire councillors’ 2025 wish lists

Look what’s on these Ross-shire councillors’ 2025 wish lists

31 December 2024

Some strong words spoken as top targets for 2025 revealed.


Fortrose Academy pupils and care home residents bridge generation gap

30 December 2024
Fortrose Academy pupils and care home residents bridge generation gap

Fortrose Academy pupils and care home residents bridge generation gap

30 December 2024

Black Isle Cares, a charity that provides support service for older adults and vulnerable people, has built on its connections with Fortrose Academy.


Ross-shire hall restoration hits £500K-plus funding jackpot

30 December 2024
Ross-shire hall restoration hits £500K-plus funding jackpot

Ross-shire hall restoration hits £500K-plus funding jackpot

30 December 2024

Activists have great hope going into 2025: ‘This represents significant confidence in our efforts and will really help raise the profile’.


What links the Black Isle Isle, Vikings and the Countess of Sutherland’s shopping list?

29 December 2024
What links the Black Isle Isle, Vikings and the Countess of Sutherland’s shopping list?

What links the Black Isle Isle, Vikings and the Countess of Sutherland’s shopping list?

29 December 2024

There are some fascinating talks in store as the group looks forward to 2025.


Look who has made it into Alness 2025 calendar!

29 December 2024
Look who has made it into Alness 2025 calendar!

Look who has made it into Alness 2025 calendar!

29 December 2024

Fyrish Gymnastics Club, The Place, DNA Dance and Alness Angling Club all appear. Find out who else…


Ross golfer tees up Chicago flit; Dingwall school’s tree-mendous gift and Snowman Rally hits a snag

29 December 2024
Ross golfer tees up Chicago flit; Dingwall school’s tree-mendous gift and Snowman Rally hits a snag

Ross golfer tees up Chicago flit; Dingwall school’s tree-mendous gift and Snowman Rally hits a snag

29 December 2024

What you’ve been saying about the stories posted on the Ross-shire Journal this week.


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