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ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the slide to the setting of The Traitors finale – Evanton's Pink House

29 January 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the slide to the setting of The Traitors finale – Evanton's Pink House

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the slide to the setting of The Traitors finale – Evanton's Pink House

29 January 2024

Hector Mackenzie takes a stroll to one of Ross-shire's most intriguing landmarks which featured in the first series of the popular BBC TV show


'Minimal' damage after train strikes tree in Ross-shire

29 January 2024
'Minimal' damage after train strikes tree in Ross-shire

'Minimal' damage after train strikes tree in Ross-shire

29 January 2024

A train struck a tree on a stretch of line in Ross-shire amidst high winds and a weather warning yesterday.


Ross-shire village breaks January weather record as 19.6C logged

29 January 2024
Ross-shire village breaks January weather record as 19.6C logged

Ross-shire village breaks January weather record as 19.6C logged

29 January 2024

People had more reason than ever to talk about the weather with fierce gusts bringing down trees and a UK January high logged in Wester Ross.


Highland wildfire triggers three-crew response from SFRS

28 January 2024
Highland wildfire triggers three-crew response from SFRS

Highland wildfire triggers three-crew response from SFRS

28 January 2024

Fire crews from Ullapool were amongst those dispatched to a wildfire in Sutherland this afternoon.


Tumultuous January set to go out with a blast in Highlands

28 January 2024
Tumultuous January set to go out with a blast in Highlands

Tumultuous January set to go out with a blast in Highlands

28 January 2024

A tumultuous month for weather is set to continue with yet another alert indicating that January is not going to bow out gently.


Royal Navy mine-hunter trailblazer honoured by the King

27 January 2024
Royal Navy mine-hunter trailblazer honoured by the King

Royal Navy mine-hunter trailblazer honoured by the King

27 January 2024

The revolution in working could mean that naval divers are less likely to have to put themselves directly in harm’s way in future.


Traitors winner revealed: Was Highland hopeful Evie Queen of the castle?

26 January 2024
Traitors winner revealed: Was Highland hopeful Evie Queen of the castle?

Traitors winner revealed: Was Highland hopeful Evie Queen of the castle?

26 January 2024

Spoiler alert! Traitors fans were glued to their seats tonight for the grand final featuring Highland hopeful, Evie. How did she do?


Does it matter if Ross-shire community councils fall by the wayside?

26 January 2024
Does it matter if Ross-shire community councils fall by the wayside?

Does it matter if Ross-shire community councils fall by the wayside?

26 January 2024

Does it matter if Ross-shire community councils fall by the wayside? As a deadline looms, we listen to people who think that it does.


Traitors' final line-up is revealed – did Highland contestant Evie make it?

25 January 2024
Traitors' final line-up is revealed – did Highland contestant Evie make it?

Traitors' final line-up is revealed – did Highland contestant Evie make it?

25 January 2024

SPOILER ALERT - beware if you haven't yet seen the latest episode of The Traitors!


Traitors or Faithful: which do the bookies back to win Highland set reality TV show?

25 January 2024
Traitors or Faithful: which do the bookies back to win Highland set reality TV show?

Traitors or Faithful: which do the bookies back to win Highland set reality TV show?

25 January 2024

Bookies reckon they have a clear steer – or is it really the case that all bets are off? We;'ll soon find out!


Ross-shire school closed after accidental oil spill

25 January 2024
Ross-shire school closed after accidental oil spill

Ross-shire school closed after accidental oil spill

25 January 2024

A special school in Ross-shire was closed at short notice following an incident earlier today. It will re-open tomorrow.


FLASHBACK: Fortrose snowman's a bit of all white on the Black Isle!

24 January 2024
FLASHBACK: Fortrose snowman's a bit of all white on the Black Isle!

FLASHBACK: Fortrose snowman's a bit of all white on the Black Isle!

24 January 2024

He turned heads on the Black Isle and was one of many that sprang up across the county last week.


YOUR OPINION: Of course 1000-year history of Dingwall was worth writing!

24 January 2024
YOUR OPINION: Of course 1000-year history of Dingwall was worth writing!

YOUR OPINION: Of course 1000-year history of Dingwall was worth writing!

24 January 2024

Rhetorical question raised some eyebrows but also spurred on lots of interesting discussion.


AND THE WINNER IS... Which of this week's Oscar-nominated films have you caught?

24 January 2024
AND THE WINNER IS... Which of this week's Oscar-nominated films have you caught?

AND THE WINNER IS... Which of this week's Oscar-nominated films have you caught?

24 January 2024

Raging that Barbie didn't get more award nods or smugly satisfied that Oppenheimer got so many? Oscars' season always divides opinion.


Ross-shire school told it has made 'insufficient progress' following inspection

23 January 2024
Ross-shire school told it has made 'insufficient progress' following inspection

Ross-shire school told it has made 'insufficient progress' following inspection

23 January 2024

Inspectors will return to carry out a further inspection of the school within 12 months of the publication of this letter.


Glenmorangie lifts lid on trailblazing fruity new dram

23 January 2024
Glenmorangie lifts lid on trailblazing fruity new dram

Glenmorangie lifts lid on trailblazing fruity new dram

23 January 2024

An Easter Ross distillery has lifted the lid on a trailblazing new dram which marks a first for the company.


Ross-shire committee agrees roads' capital spending plans

23 January 2024
Ross-shire committee agrees roads' capital spending plans

Ross-shire committee agrees roads' capital spending plans

23 January 2024

Proposed spending on roads across a swathe of Ross-shire has been agreed at a Highland Council area committee.


TRAVEL: CalMac Ullapool-Stornoway sailings axed amidst Storm Jocelyn alert

23 January 2024
TRAVEL: CalMac Ullapool-Stornoway sailings axed amidst Storm Jocelyn alert

TRAVEL: CalMac Ullapool-Stornoway sailings axed amidst Storm Jocelyn alert

23 January 2024

Strong winds forecast to continue have prompted the decision.


Alert as walker gets lost after dog blown over edge of steep Ross-shire slope

22 January 2024
Alert as walker gets lost after dog blown over edge of steep Ross-shire slope

Alert as walker gets lost after dog blown over edge of steep Ross-shire slope

22 January 2024

A dog was blown over the edge of a steep slope on one of Ross-shire's iconic peaks today as its owner returned from the summit in poor conditions.


Community plea goes out to these areas of Ross-shire

22 January 2024
Community plea goes out to these areas of Ross-shire

Community plea goes out to these areas of Ross-shire

22 January 2024

Community minded folk in Ross-shire are being urged to consider putting themselves forward for community councils that have fallen into abeyance.


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