Ross-shire campaigners challenging the massive £1.1bn expansion of overheard powerlines have been left feeling “deserted and ignored”.
Here’s what Ross-shire communities told MSPs in full about their concerns over SSEN powerline upgrade proposals.
Cragfast climbers triggered a callout for a Wester Ross-based mountain rescue team.
‘There is no other agency like this, and I am really looking forward to seeing this project develop into something very special.’
The path between Strathpeffer and Dingwall is well-used by walkers, cyclists and runners. Volunteers keen to help keep it in trim are wanted.
The service links Cromarty, Fortrose, Culbokie and Dingwall while another links the county town with Kiltarlity and Cabrich.
Cracking conditions on the Black Isle golf course, generous business backing and a fantastic sum raised on the day.
Folk came from as far afield as Ohio and a Peruvian donkey won the plaudits at the SWI show on the Black Isle.
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He made it to the tea room - but he wasn’t quite done!
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd sold 217 adult head of breeding cattle at their special sale which “attracted a huge crowd of potential purchasers”.
A Black Isle woman tackling “the world’s toughest row” will be close to home this weekend and buoyed by the support of scores of like-minded folk.
The Stoltman pizza has been a hit since launch at Sutor Creek - and has left RNLI Invergordon on the crest of a wave…
A union leader said: ‘Our members are struggling to make ends meet while being paid less than whisky workers elsewhere.’
It supports a range of training courses to improve local people’s skills and employability, helping businesses to create and retain jobs in the area.
‘We were all shocked and saddened by Alasdair’s passing’.
‘At £350m, the Sumitomo project is one of the biggest inward investments we’ve ever attracted to the Highlands and Islands.’
A major deal involving a new player at an Easter Ross fabrication yard has been announced as part of massive planned infrastructure investment.
Tom and Luke Stoltman’s achievements are being acknowledged at Westminster by local MP Jamie Stone.
