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Highland travel disruption alert as Met Office flags double weather warning for wind and snow

02 January 2022
Highland travel disruption alert as Met Office flags double weather warning for wind and snow

Highland travel disruption alert as Met Office flags double weather warning for wind and snow

02 January 2022

Forecasters have issued a weather warning for snow showers and gale force winds in the Highlands this week.


High wind weather warning issued for New Year's Day in Highlands by Met Office

01 January 2022
High wind weather warning issued for New Year's Day in Highlands by Met Office

High wind weather warning issued for New Year's Day in Highlands by Met Office

01 January 2022

A high wind weather warning has been issued for New Year's Day in the Highlands.


Social gatherings plea over massive Covid-19 surge in Highlands

31 December 2021
Social gatherings plea over massive Covid-19 surge in Highlands

Social gatherings plea over massive Covid-19 surge in Highlands

31 December 2021

A MASSIVE surge in new Covid-19 cases in the Highlands as the "extremely infectious" new variant takes its toll.


Prices from prime sheep sale at Dingwall Mart

31 December 2021
Prices from prime sheep sale at Dingwall Mart

Prices from prime sheep sale at Dingwall Mart

31 December 2021

Dingwall and Highland Marts sold 350 prime sheep at its recent sale.


'I don’t think we have ever seen such a transmissible virus'

30 December 2021
'I don’t think we have ever seen such a transmissible virus'

'I don’t think we have ever seen such a transmissible virus'

30 December 2021

A HIGHLAND GP has appealed to people not to become too anxious over the "very large positive test rate" for the new variant of the virus.


Ross-shire vets working behind closed doors as staff forced to self-isolate

30 December 2021
Ross-shire vets working behind closed doors as staff forced to self-isolate

Ross-shire vets working behind closed doors as staff forced to self-isolate

30 December 2021

A family-run veterinary practice in Easter Ross is working behind closed doors due to the number of staff self-isolating.


Highland Council shares details of young persons’ free bus travel scheme for under 22s

28 December 2021
Highland Council shares details of young persons’ free bus travel scheme for under 22s

Highland Council shares details of young persons’ free bus travel scheme for under 22s

28 December 2021

Highland Council urges young people and families to be ready for the young persons’ free bus travel scheme for under 22s next year.


Ross-shire supermarket shoppers donate 1000-plus meals to charities

28 December 2021
Ross-shire supermarket shoppers donate 1000-plus meals to charities

Ross-shire supermarket shoppers donate 1000-plus meals to charities

28 December 2021

Generous supermarket shoppers in Ross-shire have been thanked for donating the equivalent of over 1000 meals worth of food to help people in need.


Dingwall Mart to host Covid-19 drop-in booster shot clinic

28 December 2021
Dingwall Mart to host Covid-19 drop-in booster shot clinic

Dingwall Mart to host Covid-19 drop-in booster shot clinic

28 December 2021

Slots can also be booked for the Wednesday clinic.


Wester Ross medical practice patients urged to make Covid-19 vaccination and booster appointments

28 December 2021
Wester Ross medical practice patients urged to make Covid-19 vaccination and booster appointments

Wester Ross medical practice patients urged to make Covid-19 vaccination and booster appointments

28 December 2021

Patients with a Wester Ross medical practice are being invited to make appointments for the Covid-19 vaccination and booster shots.


CalMac on-board refreshments 'on pause' after Covid-19 alert

27 December 2021
CalMac on-board refreshments 'on pause' after Covid-19 alert

CalMac on-board refreshments 'on pause' after Covid-19 alert

27 December 2021

The changes will be in place from this evening until further notice as CalMac seeks to minimise Covid risks.


PICTURES: Ross County stars drop in with gifts for Highland hospital ward

26 December 2021
PICTURES: Ross County stars drop in with gifts for Highland hospital ward

PICTURES: Ross County stars drop in with gifts for Highland hospital ward

26 December 2021

The arrival of football stars bearing gifts delighted young patients in a Highland children's unit.


'Just because we can doesn't mean we should' - Strathpuffer cancelled for second year running

26 December 2021
'Just because we can doesn't mean we should' - Strathpuffer cancelled for second year running

'Just because we can doesn't mean we should' - Strathpuffer cancelled for second year running

26 December 2021

Iconic Ross-shire 24-hour cycle challenge is off for the second year running.


Reflections from Ross-shire – A dip into our old files

26 December 2021
Reflections from Ross-shire – A dip into our old files

Reflections from Ross-shire – A dip into our old files

26 December 2021

A look back into our old files from 100, 50 and 25 years ago.


Wester Ross rescue mission is a Christmas seal good story

26 December 2021
Wester Ross rescue mission is a Christmas seal good story

Wester Ross rescue mission is a Christmas seal good story

26 December 2021

A chance visit to collect oysters for Christmas saved the life of a badly entangled Wester Ross seal.


PICTURES: Gairloch and Wester Ross in the calendar spotlight

25 December 2021
PICTURES: Gairloch and Wester Ross in the calendar spotlight

PICTURES: Gairloch and Wester Ross in the calendar spotlight

25 December 2021

Households across Wester Ross and far beyond will be making dates throughout the course of 2022 with a treasured calendar.


Ross-shire woman notches 200th parkrun and already has eyes on next milestone

25 December 2021
Ross-shire woman notches 200th parkrun and already has eyes on next milestone

Ross-shire woman notches 200th parkrun and already has eyes on next milestone

25 December 2021

An inspiring Muir of Ord woman who completed her 200th parkrun at the weekend will be out again on Christmas Day as a volunteer.


Wester Ross care facility gets verdict following Care Inspectorate visit

25 December 2021
Wester Ross care facility gets verdict following Care Inspectorate visit

Wester Ross care facility gets verdict following Care Inspectorate visit

25 December 2021

A Wester Ross care service run by NHS Highland has been given the Care Inspectorate’s verdict.


Wester Ross kids celebrate as community Christmas tree welcomes locals and visitors alike

24 December 2021
Wester Ross kids celebrate as community Christmas tree welcomes locals and visitors alike

Wester Ross kids celebrate as community Christmas tree welcomes locals and visitors alike

24 December 2021

Pupils at a Wester Ross primary school had a low-key Christmas tree lights switch-on this year because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.


WATCH: Easter Ross minister's message hits 100th episode milestone with hope for 2022

24 December 2021
WATCH: Easter Ross minister's message hits 100th episode milestone with hope for 2022

WATCH: Easter Ross minister's message hits 100th episode milestone with hope for 2022

24 December 2021

An Easter Ross churchman has shared his 100th online Minister's Message with a Christmas special looking back on some of rollercoaster changes.


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