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Ross-shire public meeting axed amidst ‘threats’ fears

22 April 2024
Ross-shire public meeting axed amidst ‘threats’ fears

Ross-shire public meeting axed amidst ‘threats’ fears

22 April 2024

A public meeting into controversial plans for the development of a community hub in Gairloch has been postponed amid allegations of “threats”.


Nigg plays part as turbine blades longer than Wembley Stadium installed at wind farm

22 April 2024
Nigg plays part as turbine blades longer than Wembley Stadium installed at wind farm

Nigg plays part as turbine blades longer than Wembley Stadium installed at wind farm

22 April 2024

An Easter Ross port has played its part in the installation of giant offshore wind turbines with blades longer than Wembley Stadium.


Highland hospitality sector focus for salmon producer’s new sales co-ordinator

22 April 2024
Highland hospitality sector focus for salmon producer’s new sales co-ordinator

Highland hospitality sector focus for salmon producer’s new sales co-ordinator

22 April 2024

A salmon producer with a major presence in Ross-shire has appointed a new sales coordinator - and cemented links with a local care home.


Giant steps made in Wester Ross paths’ improvement

22 April 2024
Giant steps made in Wester Ross paths’ improvement

Giant steps made in Wester Ross paths’ improvement

22 April 2024

‘At this time of year everyone is itching to be outdoors and make the most of the long daylight hours.’


Wester Ross museum’s ‘Whatever the Weather Wednesdays’ project wins seal of approval

21 April 2024
Wester Ross museum’s ‘Whatever the Weather Wednesdays’ project wins seal of approval

Wester Ross museum’s ‘Whatever the Weather Wednesdays’ project wins seal of approval

21 April 2024

“This club has been a life saver for me. It has helped us both as we meet up with an interesting group of people and we look forward to attending.”


PICTURES: Poignant Alness dance event hauls in £15K for hospice

20 April 2024
PICTURES: Poignant Alness dance event hauls in £15K for hospice

PICTURES: Poignant Alness dance event hauls in £15K for hospice

20 April 2024

An Easter Ross community danced its way to a near £15,000 boost during a poignant fundraiser at the weekend.


Alness hosts mega-successful dance fundraiser at The Field

19 April 2024
Alness hosts mega-successful dance fundraiser at The Field

Alness hosts mega-successful dance fundraiser at The Field

19 April 2024

The event was a bittersweet success and highlighted the strength of community and support for treasured charity.


Are you amongst first to receive new Highland Council waste bins?

19 April 2024
Are you amongst first to receive new Highland Council waste bins?

Are you amongst first to receive new Highland Council waste bins?

19 April 2024

Alness, Black Isle, Conon Bridge, Evanton, Dingwall, Invergordon, Maryburgh, Muir of Ord and Strathpeffer amongst first to experience new system.


66-home go-ahead for Easter Ross town

18 April 2024
66-home go-ahead for Easter Ross town

66-home go-ahead for Easter Ross town

18 April 2024

THE go-ahead for a major Easter Ross housing scheme has been hailed an ‘extremely positive’ development for the nascent Cromarty Firth freeport.


Ross-shire core paths benefit from HITRANS boost

16 April 2024
Ross-shire core paths benefit from HITRANS boost

Ross-shire core paths benefit from HITRANS boost

16 April 2024

Ross-shire paths have benefitted from some tender loving care with the help of welcome funding.


Shinty heroes hailed as cardiac arrest survivor pays emotional return

14 April 2024
Shinty heroes hailed as cardiac arrest survivor pays emotional return

Shinty heroes hailed as cardiac arrest survivor pays emotional return

14 April 2024

A ref whose life was saved after a cardiac arrest just minutes into a match in Ross-shire paid an emotional return as heroes were hailed.


Marathon man steps up - again - for plucky bone cancer lass (10)

13 April 2024
Marathon man steps up - again - for plucky bone cancer lass (10)

Marathon man steps up - again - for plucky bone cancer lass (10)

13 April 2024

The plight of a girl battling cancer inspired a 65-year-old man to complete his third half marathon in five weeks - and the big one is still to come!


‘Unfair competition’ fears flagged over publicly funded Ross-shire project

12 April 2024
‘Unfair competition’ fears flagged over publicly funded Ross-shire project

‘Unfair competition’ fears flagged over publicly funded Ross-shire project

12 April 2024

Fears a project funded with public money could create unfair competition for businesses in a fragile Ross-shire community have been raised.


Dingwall and District Accordion and Fiddle Club attracts large audience to Legion

12 April 2024
Dingwall and District Accordion and Fiddle Club attracts large audience to Legion

Dingwall and District Accordion and Fiddle Club attracts large audience to Legion

12 April 2024

The April gathering set toes a tapping.


Show must go on for Sonny after tragic death of twin brother

11 April 2024
Show must go on for Sonny after tragic death of twin brother

Show must go on for Sonny after tragic death of twin brother

11 April 2024

An Easter Ross community stalwart who lost his highly respected twin brother last week is pressing ahead with a fundraising cause close to his heart.


Easter Ross hydrogen plant water supply proposal drop-in

10 April 2024
Easter Ross hydrogen plant water supply proposal drop-in

Easter Ross hydrogen plant water supply proposal drop-in

10 April 2024

Scottish Water is offering Ross-shire residents an opportunity to discuss a proposal for a new pipe to supply water to a hydrogen production plant.


Black Isle ‘Wee Bus’ service set for Highland Council replacement

10 April 2024
Black Isle ‘Wee Bus’ service set for Highland Council replacement

Black Isle ‘Wee Bus’ service set for Highland Council replacement

10 April 2024

The plug is being pulled on a community bus service that aimed to fill gaps in public transport provision on the Black Isle.


Emergency services coordinate search in Ross-shire

09 April 2024
Emergency services coordinate search in Ross-shire

Emergency services coordinate search in Ross-shire

09 April 2024

The search was initiated earlier this afternoon.


‘Community hub’ hopes for newly acquired Ross-shire building

09 April 2024
‘Community hub’ hopes for newly acquired Ross-shire building

‘Community hub’ hopes for newly acquired Ross-shire building

09 April 2024

A Wester Ross community can look forward to the development of a ‘valuable asset’ after a major property deal was concluded.


4 minutes were difference between life and death

08 April 2024
4 minutes were difference between life and death

4 minutes were difference between life and death

08 April 2024

The family of a Ross-shire man whose life was saved thanks to access to a charity-provided defibrillator are aiming to pay forward their gratitude.


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