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Properties on outskirts of Dingwall hit by power outage

01 February 2024
Properties on outskirts of Dingwall hit by power outage

Properties on outskirts of Dingwall hit by power outage

01 February 2024

A small number of properties near Dingwall have been without electric since the mall hours of this morning.


UPDATE: These Ross-shire postcodes still affected by power outage

31 January 2024
UPDATE: These Ross-shire postcodes still affected by power outage

UPDATE: These Ross-shire postcodes still affected by power outage

31 January 2024

A number of Ross-shire householders have been without electricity through the night following an outage in Wester Ross.


POWER CUT: Scores of Ross-shire households plunged into darkness

30 January 2024
POWER CUT: Scores of Ross-shire households plunged into darkness

POWER CUT: Scores of Ross-shire households plunged into darkness

30 January 2024

The outage comes ahead of an SSEN weather warning status for Wednesday ahead of forecast high winds.


LOCAL DEMOCRACY: New Ross-shire community councillors revealed as deadline passes

30 January 2024
LOCAL DEMOCRACY: New Ross-shire community councillors revealed as deadline passes

LOCAL DEMOCRACY: New Ross-shire community councillors revealed as deadline passes

30 January 2024

Balintore and Hilton; Muir of Ord; Resolis and Tain to reform with potential elections for Dornie and District and Nigg and Shandwick.


CalMac cancels Wester Ross ferry over 69mph-plus wind

30 January 2024
CalMac cancels Wester Ross ferry over 69mph-plus wind

CalMac cancels Wester Ross ferry over 69mph-plus wind

30 January 2024

A major ferry operator running a link between Ullapool and Stornoway has cancelled a planned departure today and axed several scheduled tomorrow.


Highland Gaelic choirs tee-up Ross-shire fundraising ceilidh

30 January 2024
Highland Gaelic choirs tee-up Ross-shire fundraising ceilidh

Highland Gaelic choirs tee-up Ross-shire fundraising ceilidh

30 January 2024

The licensed event on the Black Isle will raise funds for the choir.


Pioneering Ross-shire red kite centre to close after 14 years

30 January 2024
Pioneering Ross-shire red kite centre to close after 14 years

Pioneering Ross-shire red kite centre to close after 14 years

30 January 2024

The red kite viewing centre at Tollie near Dingwall is to close after 14 years.


Met Office special edition stamp of approval for woman who refused to dumb down weather

30 January 2024
Met Office special edition stamp of approval for woman who refused to dumb down weather

Met Office special edition stamp of approval for woman who refused to dumb down weather

30 January 2024

Our national obsession conversation starter is now honoured with a Royal Mail special edition set of stamps featuring the Met Office.


Ross-shire ward garage rent rise revealed

29 January 2024
Ross-shire ward garage rent rise revealed

Ross-shire ward garage rent rise revealed

29 January 2024

The weekly increase is a matter of pennies for most households.


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.


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