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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.


Why group feels chipper after Peffery Way tree clearance effort

29 December 2024
Why group feels chipper after Peffery Way tree clearance effort

Why group feels chipper after Peffery Way tree clearance effort

29 December 2024

The popular route linking Dingwall and Strathpeffer is on many people’s agenda this time of year.


Who made it into the Gairloch Museum calendar?

28 December 2024
Who made it into the Gairloch Museum calendar?

Who made it into the Gairloch Museum calendar?

28 December 2024

The images chosen for the eagerly anticipated calendar are certain to spark many a trip down memory lane.


Invergordon Academy pupils celebrate in style at Winter Ball

28 December 2024
Invergordon Academy pupils celebrate in style at Winter Ball

Invergordon Academy pupils celebrate in style at Winter Ball

28 December 2024

Invergordon Academy’s senior students were given the chance to develop their leadership and organisational skills.


Moody moon over wintry Ross-shire landscape

28 December 2024
Moody moon over wintry Ross-shire landscape

Moody moon over wintry Ross-shire landscape

28 December 2024

One of our regular Ross-shire through the Lens contributors shared this stunner. Read on and consider sharing one of your own!


Tree clearance alert for Ross-shire route after storm

27 December 2024
Tree clearance alert for Ross-shire route after storm

Tree clearance alert for Ross-shire route after storm

27 December 2024

Warning posters and hazard tape were put up.


Ross-shire shoppers thanked a thousand times for generosity

24 December 2024
Ross-shire shoppers thanked a thousand times for generosity

Ross-shire shoppers thanked a thousand times for generosity

24 December 2024

Shoppers using the Dingwall store have donated an estimated £1000 worth of toys for kids who might otherwise miss out.


‘Whirlwind’ month for Easter Ross youth group

24 December 2024
‘Whirlwind’ month for Easter Ross youth group

‘Whirlwind’ month for Easter Ross youth group

24 December 2024

Community support makes hectic month so worthwhile for Easter Ross youth group.


Die Hard finally makes my Top 10 Christmas classic movie list - what’s on yours?

22 December 2024
Die Hard finally makes my Top 10 Christmas classic movie list - what’s on yours?

Die Hard finally makes my Top 10 Christmas classic movie list - what’s on yours?

22 December 2024

Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? First-time viewer Hector MacKenzie (finally) went along to find out.


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