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Which Wester Ross island was auctioned for just £50 in 1958?

27 September 2023
Which Wester Ross island was auctioned for just £50 in 1958?

Which Wester Ross island was auctioned for just £50 in 1958?

27 September 2023

In a blog post by Old Weird Scotland, it was revealed that one of the Summer Isles was auctioned for just £50 in 1958.


Search is on for new £60K Achiltibuie Primary School cluster head teacher

27 September 2023
Search is on for new £60K Achiltibuie Primary School cluster head teacher

Search is on for new £60K Achiltibuie Primary School cluster head teacher

27 September 2023

A search is on to find a new head teacher for the Achiltibuie and Lochinver Primary school cluster.


'I learnt how we're made of stars' - Strathpeffer Science Festival was out of this world

27 September 2023
'I learnt how we're made of stars' - Strathpeffer Science Festival was out of this world

'I learnt how we're made of stars' - Strathpeffer Science Festival was out of this world

27 September 2023

After a long break, Strathpeffer welcomed back it's hugely successful Science fair that was "buzzing with excitement".


WATCH: Boydie of Peat and Diesel plays the cheesegrater at Ullapool gig

27 September 2023
WATCH: Boydie of Peat and Diesel plays the cheesegrater at Ullapool gig

WATCH: Boydie of Peat and Diesel plays the cheesegrater at Ullapool gig

27 September 2023

Peat and Diesel star crashes Ullapool gig with cheese grater and spoon.


Double delight for Dingwall as singers team up for charity bash

22 September 2023
Double delight for Dingwall as singers team up for charity bash

Double delight for Dingwall as singers team up for charity bash

22 September 2023

It should be a lively night in Dingwall.


Would CCTV on Highland buses improve women's safety?

21 September 2023
Would CCTV on Highland buses improve women's safety?

Would CCTV on Highland buses improve women's safety?

21 September 2023

Concerns over women’s safety has led to demands for CCTV cameras to be installed on all Highland Council bus services.


Scene set to celebrate Ullapool's brand new £10m Shore Street project

20 September 2023
Scene set to celebrate Ullapool's brand new £10m Shore Street project

Scene set to celebrate Ullapool's brand new £10m Shore Street project

20 September 2023

The six–year in the making development is finally complete, and is inviting local businesses to join in the festivities.


Invergordon hairdresser raises money for lifelong friend to regain her 'freedom'

10 September 2023
Invergordon hairdresser raises money for lifelong friend to regain her 'freedom'

Invergordon hairdresser raises money for lifelong friend to regain her 'freedom'

10 September 2023

"It's very overwhelming to have someone who cares so much about giving you your life back"


WATCH: What people in Highland capital think of potential disposable vape ban

09 September 2023
WATCH: What people in Highland capital think of potential disposable vape ban

WATCH: What people in Highland capital think of potential disposable vape ban

09 September 2023

We asked people in the Highland capital what they think of the Scottish Government considering banning disposable vapes – here's what they had to say.


'Clean sweep' for Alness pupil awarded Youth Volunteer of the Year

06 September 2023
'Clean sweep' for Alness pupil awarded Youth Volunteer of the Year

'Clean sweep' for Alness pupil awarded Youth Volunteer of the Year

06 September 2023

Alness teenager makes a 'clean sweep' after winning Youth Volunteer of the Year, and becoming head girl at Alness Academy, in the same week.


Free admission to Gairloch Museum this Saturday

30 August 2023
Free admission to Gairloch Museum this Saturday

Free admission to Gairloch Museum this Saturday

30 August 2023

This Saturday (September 2) Gairloch Museum will be waiving admission fees as part of Scotland’s Doors Open Day Scheme, from 10am – 5pm.


Stall right now for Dingwall singer as mini market rings up funding boost

30 August 2023
Stall right now for Dingwall singer as mini market rings up funding boost

Stall right now for Dingwall singer as mini market rings up funding boost

30 August 2023

Good vibes reports in Dingwall as community market boosts fundraising tally of singer supporting Highland Hospice.


Wester Ross adventurer appointed as new NTS ambassador

29 August 2023
Wester Ross adventurer appointed as new NTS ambassador

Wester Ross adventurer appointed as new NTS ambassador

29 August 2023

The conservation has appointed Dr Cal Major, vet, adventurer and advocate for the ocean and nature, to a new volunteer role of ‘ambassador’.


Fringe Festival play lifting lid on garden trailblazer could visit Wester Ross

25 August 2023
Fringe Festival play lifting lid on garden trailblazer could visit Wester Ross

Fringe Festival play lifting lid on garden trailblazer could visit Wester Ross

25 August 2023

A play based on a Wester Ross trailblazer has been featured at the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival.


£525K price tag of Wester Ross home sparks affordable housing debate

24 August 2023
£525K price tag of Wester Ross home sparks affordable housing debate

£525K price tag of Wester Ross home sparks affordable housing debate

24 August 2023

Concerns have been raised about the affordability of housing after a Plockton three-bed house was listed for more than half a million pounds.


Rosemarkie cafe to hold BBQ fundraiser for Highland Hospice

24 August 2023
Rosemarkie cafe to hold BBQ fundraiser for Highland Hospice

Rosemarkie cafe to hold BBQ fundraiser for Highland Hospice

24 August 2023

A Rosemarkie cafe is holding a barbecue fundraiser which will benefit Highland Hospice this Saturday.


'It's almost hard to believe the transformation': Ullapool's 'derelict' play park gets £100k makeover

22 August 2023
'It's almost hard to believe the transformation': Ullapool's 'derelict' play park gets £100k makeover

'It's almost hard to believe the transformation': Ullapool's 'derelict' play park gets £100k makeover

22 August 2023

Ullapool's Quay Street park has received a £100k refurbishment after being in dire need of repairs for many years.


Tain pub raises £1000 for mental health charity Mikeysline

22 August 2023
Tain pub raises £1000 for mental health charity Mikeysline

Tain pub raises £1000 for mental health charity Mikeysline

22 August 2023

Tain's Star Inn pub has raised more than £1000 for Highland mental health charity Mikeysline to help people "realise they aren't alone".


Easter Ross book and art festival promises 'bigger and better' as programme unveiled

21 August 2023
Easter Ross book and art festival promises 'bigger and better' as programme unveiled

Easter Ross book and art festival promises 'bigger and better' as programme unveiled

21 August 2023

The annual festival is returning bigger and better, with local artistic talents to feature.


Call for models to run the catwalk in aid of Highland Hospice

18 August 2023
Call for models to run the catwalk in aid of Highland Hospice

Call for models to run the catwalk in aid of Highland Hospice

18 August 2023

Highland Hospice's 'Catwalk for a Cause' is returning in 2024 after raising a whopping £74,500 last year.


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