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What’s in store at Black Isle ‘Halloween on the Green’?

24 October 2024
What’s in store at Black Isle ‘Halloween on the Green’?

What’s in store at Black Isle ‘Halloween on the Green’?

24 October 2024

A Black Isle community group’s transformational development of a village green will become the focus of a seasonal celebration this weekend.


Tom and Luke Stoltman set for Scottish Ploughing Championships at Newmore Farm

24 October 2024
Tom and Luke Stoltman set for Scottish Ploughing Championships at Newmore Farm

Tom and Luke Stoltman set for Scottish Ploughing Championships at Newmore Farm

24 October 2024

From the spectacle of horse-drawn ploughing to the modern-day satellite-linked marvels of today, the contest at Newmore Farm is set to be a big draw.


Dingwall farmer to stand for NFU Scotland president post

23 October 2024
Dingwall farmer to stand for NFU Scotland president post

Dingwall farmer to stand for NFU Scotland president post

23 October 2024

‘For those keen to represent their fellow Scottish farmers and crofters, these are the most respected and influential positions in our sector.’


Pictures from ‘buzzing’ Black Isle Gathering 2024

22 October 2024
Pictures from ‘buzzing’ Black Isle Gathering 2024

Pictures from ‘buzzing’ Black Isle Gathering 2024

22 October 2024

There was high praise for one particular group who pitched in to help.


Loch Ness field club trip uncovers monster find

22 October 2024
Loch Ness field club trip uncovers monster find

Loch Ness field club trip uncovers monster find

22 October 2024

Dingwall Field Club’s trip took in Loch Ness - and there was one unexpectedly large creature encountered.


Storm Ashley dishes out ‘mega-battering’ but Wester Ross landmark’s still standing!

22 October 2024
Storm Ashley dishes out ‘mega-battering’ but Wester Ross landmark’s still standing!

Storm Ashley dishes out ‘mega-battering’ but Wester Ross landmark’s still standing!

22 October 2024

An award-winning Wester Ross coastal garden created from wasteland took a “mega-battering” but has survived the worst of Storm Ashley.


Black Isle village of Avoch at centre of unique dialect project

21 October 2024
Black Isle village of Avoch at centre of unique dialect project

Black Isle village of Avoch at centre of unique dialect project

21 October 2024

A fast-fading dialect from a distinct Black Isle community is being given a shot in the arm from a talented young musician.


ACROSS THE POND: Why this Black Isler is dreading the US election

20 October 2024
ACROSS THE POND: Why this Black Isler is dreading the US election

ACROSS THE POND: Why this Black Isler is dreading the US election

20 October 2024

Our across the pond Black Isler feels anxious about what’s coming. She’s not alone, right?


Here’s what you had to say about shortlisted i-care award nominees

19 October 2024
Here’s what you had to say about shortlisted i-care award nominees

Here’s what you had to say about shortlisted i-care award nominees

19 October 2024

Any one of them would make a worthy winner. Find out why they have been nominated.


Royal National Mod accolade for Conon Bridge lass Sophie Stewart

18 October 2024
Royal National Mod accolade for Conon Bridge lass Sophie Stewart

Royal National Mod accolade for Conon Bridge lass Sophie Stewart

18 October 2024

The fourteen year old was competing against a number of other considerably more experienced singers.


ROSS-SHIRE THROUGH THE LENS: Your photos in the frame

18 October 2024
ROSS-SHIRE THROUGH THE LENS: Your photos in the frame

ROSS-SHIRE THROUGH THE LENS: Your photos in the frame

18 October 2024

Why not dig out your favourite images for use on the Ross-shire through the Lens slot?


Transit van fire-raising incident on Black Isle sparks police witness appeal

18 October 2024
Transit van fire-raising incident on Black Isle sparks police witness appeal

Transit van fire-raising incident on Black Isle sparks police witness appeal

18 October 2024

It was in a lay by on the the B9163 outside Culbokie, near Resolis at the time, police say.


After eight years of delays, Ross-shire stalwarts fix bus shelter themselves

18 October 2024
After eight years of delays, Ross-shire stalwarts fix bus shelter themselves

After eight years of delays, Ross-shire stalwarts fix bus shelter themselves

18 October 2024

Easter Ross community stalwarts fed-up with endless delays over the repair of a vital bus shelter took matters into their own hands.


Point Break, Predator, Seven Samurai and Speed on ‘wild ride’ roster for Highland movie buffs

16 October 2024
Point Break, Predator, Seven Samurai and Speed on ‘wild ride’ roster for Highland movie buffs

Point Break, Predator, Seven Samurai and Speed on ‘wild ride’ roster for Highland movie buffs

16 October 2024

An inclusion from 1954 rated ‘one of the greatest action films ever made’. Have you seen it?


Sheep sale verdict after 740 change hands at Dingwall Mart

16 October 2024
Sheep sale verdict after 740 change hands at Dingwall Mart

Sheep sale verdict after 740 change hands at Dingwall Mart

16 October 2024

Dingwall Mart shares prices realised from cattle and sheep sales yesterday.


Dingwall Academy pupils take part in autumnal wellbeing walk

16 October 2024
Dingwall Academy pupils take part in autumnal wellbeing walk

Dingwall Academy pupils take part in autumnal wellbeing walk

16 October 2024

Dingwall Academy has established a tradition of wellbeing walks which allow pupils to build relationships, talk and get things off their chest.


‘A sense of purpose’: Adults serving community sentences helped transform Invergordon day centre

15 October 2024
‘A sense of purpose’: Adults serving community sentences helped transform Invergordon day centre

‘A sense of purpose’: Adults serving community sentences helped transform Invergordon day centre

15 October 2024

This summer the community payback team transformed the Isobel Rhind Centre’s growing space, making the area much more accessible and user friendly.


Get on radar of Parklands Care Homes charity good cause hunt

15 October 2024
Get on radar of Parklands Care Homes charity good cause hunt

Get on radar of Parklands Care Homes charity good cause hunt

15 October 2024

The care provider runs homes on the Black Isle, in Tain and Muir of Ord in Ross-shire.


A9 road closure plan for £1m Easter Ross resurfacing work

14 October 2024
A9 road closure plan for £1m Easter Ross resurfacing work

A9 road closure plan for £1m Easter Ross resurfacing work

14 October 2024

To protect roadworkers and motorists, there will be a full road closure in place each night necessitating a diversion.


Dingwall harvest thanksgiving set to plough a fresh furrow

14 October 2024
Dingwall harvest thanksgiving set to plough a fresh furrow

Dingwall harvest thanksgiving set to plough a fresh furrow

14 October 2024

Farmers and crofters across Ross-shire working under pressure to balance their many obligations are being reminded they’re not alone.


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