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Wester Ross family’s tragic loss set to help child bereavement service

16 December 2024
Wester Ross family’s tragic loss set to help child bereavement service

Wester Ross family’s tragic loss set to help child bereavement service

16 December 2024

“It was life-changing for us and I felt I carried my own grief as well as hers as she was so young.”


Ross-shire farmer throws hat in ring for top post

16 December 2024
Ross-shire farmer throws hat in ring for top post

Ross-shire farmer throws hat in ring for top post

16 December 2024

One of the hustings events will be very close to home for the Ross-shire candidate.


Flood fear hitch for Black Isle glamping pods bid

15 December 2024
Flood fear hitch for Black Isle glamping pods bid

Flood fear hitch for Black Isle glamping pods bid

15 December 2024

Propsosals for five glamping pods in a popular area of the Black Isle have triggered a flood risk objection.


‘Library cuts will have a disproportionate effect on students and job seekers’

15 December 2024
‘Library cuts will have a disproportionate effect on students and job seekers’

‘Library cuts will have a disproportionate effect on students and job seekers’

15 December 2024

In a letter to the editor, one of our readers has shared their thoughts.


Ross-shire pupils take the lead on Winter Ball

14 December 2024
Ross-shire pupils take the lead on Winter Ball

Ross-shire pupils take the lead on Winter Ball

14 December 2024

Head teacher praises leadership shown by senior students keen to create something special for school community.


Dornie and Beinn Conchra captured in golden hour

14 December 2024
Dornie and Beinn Conchra captured in golden hour

Dornie and Beinn Conchra captured in golden hour

14 December 2024

Ross-shire though the Lens puts your images in the frame every week.


£36m Easter Ross biogas plant impacts ‘not significant’

13 December 2024
£36m Easter Ross biogas plant impacts ‘not significant’

£36m Easter Ross biogas plant impacts ‘not significant’

13 December 2024

Critics fear ‘a highly explosive plant adjacent to a small local distillery, a training airfield and industrial scale distilled spirit storage units’.


Is this perfect Christmas gift for Ross-shire attraction?

12 December 2024
Is this perfect Christmas gift for Ross-shire attraction?

Is this perfect Christmas gift for Ross-shire attraction?

12 December 2024

Huge amounts of seaweed, litter and other polluting items such as plastics, netting and polystyrene are regularly swept into this part of the garden.


Standing room only at Invergordon Academy’s magic Alice in Wonderland

11 December 2024
Standing room only at Invergordon Academy’s magic Alice in Wonderland

Standing room only at Invergordon Academy’s magic Alice in Wonderland

11 December 2024

Our reviewer, Frances McKie, was very impressed by what she saw.


Gairloch High physics whizz is tops in Scotland

11 December 2024
Gairloch High physics whizz is tops in Scotland

Gairloch High physics whizz is tops in Scotland

11 December 2024

The bright youngster also managed to win two bursaries and go straight into second year at uni.


UPDATE: Quay Street in Ullapool reopens following ‘concern for person’ incident

10 December 2024
UPDATE: Quay Street in Ullapool reopens following ‘concern for person’ incident

UPDATE: Quay Street in Ullapool reopens following ‘concern for person’ incident

10 December 2024

Police thanked drivers held up by the closure for their patience.


‘The most supportive and friendly course I have ever been on’

10 December 2024
‘The most supportive and friendly course I have ever been on’

‘The most supportive and friendly course I have ever been on’

10 December 2024

The programme equips participants with the skills to recognise, understand and respond to mental health challenges, including suicide risk.


‘This place is like an Aladdin’s Cave’

10 December 2024
‘This place is like an Aladdin’s Cave’

‘This place is like an Aladdin’s Cave’

10 December 2024

‘It’s a very important hub for the community and something we want to protect for future generations.’


Ross-shire special school gets inspector’s verdict after follow-up visit

10 December 2024
Ross-shire special school gets inspector’s verdict after follow-up visit

Ross-shire special school gets inspector’s verdict after follow-up visit

10 December 2024

The follow-up was prompted when a previous report said insufficient progress had been made in a number of areas.


Gritters deployed to sprawling Ross-shire ward after ‘cold snap’

10 December 2024
Gritters deployed to sprawling Ross-shire ward after ‘cold snap’

Gritters deployed to sprawling Ross-shire ward after ‘cold snap’

10 December 2024

The council maintains a fleet of 105 gritters, 42 pavement gritters and one snow-blower.


Dingwall music nights finale for 2024

09 December 2024
Dingwall music nights finale for 2024

Dingwall music nights finale for 2024

09 December 2024

A blend of youth and experience hit the spot at Dingwall Accordion and Fiddle Club’s last gathering of the year.


Ross-shire RNLI lifeboat crew launch to assist Santa

09 December 2024
Ross-shire RNLI lifeboat crew launch to assist Santa

Ross-shire RNLI lifeboat crew launch to assist Santa

09 December 2024

The crew must be ready for anything 24/7 every day of the year - but this was an unusual shout!


What have the Romans ever done for us?

08 December 2024
What have the Romans ever done for us?

What have the Romans ever done for us?

08 December 2024

What promises to be a fascinating insight will be followed by seasonal refreshments at the Black Isle venue.


‘Winter is coming’ (or is it already here)?

08 December 2024
‘Winter is coming’ (or is it already here)?

‘Winter is coming’ (or is it already here)?

08 December 2024

Which picture taken in Ross-shire would YOU like to share? Have a look at your camera roll and get in touch!


Ferry operator Calmac releases first summer 2025 timetables

08 December 2024
Ferry operator Calmac releases first summer 2025 timetables

Ferry operator Calmac releases first summer 2025 timetables

08 December 2024

The lifeline link between Ullapool and Stornoway is included in the first phase and will be available to book before Christmas.


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