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NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

17 April 2024
NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

17 April 2024

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool has seen a new sign pop-up for a rather exotic animal.


Willy Wonka experience held at Muir of Ord care home was ‘truly scrumptious’

17 April 2024
Willy Wonka experience held at Muir of Ord care home was ‘truly scrumptious’

Willy Wonka experience held at Muir of Ord care home was ‘truly scrumptious’

17 April 2024

Muir of Ord care home, Urray House, decided to “spread some Wonka magic” to raise funds for residents’ comfort fund.


Ross County raises £11,000 for Archie Foundation youngsters at Raigmore Hospital

15 April 2024
Ross County raises £11,000 for Archie Foundation youngsters at Raigmore Hospital

Ross County raises £11,000 for Archie Foundation youngsters at Raigmore Hospital

15 April 2024

Ross County raised £11k for Raigmore Hospital’s Archie Foundation to “make visits to hospital a little easier and more comfortable” for youngsters.


Tain Air Weapons Range timings for April to include live ground firing

15 April 2024
Tain Air Weapons Range timings for April to include live ground firing

Tain Air Weapons Range timings for April to include live ground firing

15 April 2024

Tain Air Weapons Range timings for April have been published by the Ministry of Defence, with a reminder to members of the public.


CalMac warns of ‘reduced capacity’ on Ullapool to Stornoway ferry ‘until further notice’

15 April 2024
CalMac warns of ‘reduced capacity’ on Ullapool to Stornoway ferry ‘until further notice’

CalMac warns of ‘reduced capacity’ on Ullapool to Stornoway ferry ‘until further notice’

15 April 2024

CalMac has warned Ullapool to Stornoway passengers of an issue resulted in reduced capacity on the ferry.


Gairloch campaigners urge Scottish Government to protect ‘first herring eggs in decades’

15 April 2024
Gairloch campaigners urge Scottish Government to protect ‘first herring eggs in decades’

Gairloch campaigners urge Scottish Government to protect ‘first herring eggs in decades’

15 April 2024

Gairloch campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to respond to advice to protect the village’s “first herring eggs in decades”.


REVEALED: 36% of pupils awarded A-C in Highland Virtual Academy class

14 April 2024
REVEALED: 36% of pupils awarded A-C in Highland Virtual Academy class

REVEALED: 36% of pupils awarded A-C in Highland Virtual Academy class

14 April 2024

ONLY 36 per cent of pupils in one Highland Virtual Academy class achieved an A, B or C in their exam.


Gairloch High School pupils share the ‘inspirational’ impact of in-person teaching

13 April 2024
Gairloch High School pupils share the ‘inspirational’ impact of in-person teaching

Gairloch High School pupils share the ‘inspirational’ impact of in-person teaching

13 April 2024

The sometimes dramatic limitations of online learning has convinced two pupils of the irreplaceable value of face-to-face teaching.


New Ullapool festival for boat enthusiasts’ Lugger Fest set to ‘showcase harbour’

13 April 2024
New Ullapool festival for boat enthusiasts’ Lugger Fest set to ‘showcase harbour’

New Ullapool festival for boat enthusiasts’ Lugger Fest set to ‘showcase harbour’

13 April 2024

A celebration of traditional boats and their history, Lugger Fest is an opportunity for connections between groups, alongside light-hearted racing.


Highland woman’s journey to Himalayas to find father she never knew

12 April 2024
Highland woman’s journey to Himalayas to find father she never knew

Highland woman’s journey to Himalayas to find father she never knew

12 April 2024

Ullapool musician Anne Wood tells the incredible story of a journey from her Highland home to the Himalayas to meet her father for the first time.


Averon Centre highlights specially designed classes to mark World Parkinson’s Day

11 April 2024
Averon Centre highlights specially designed classes to mark World Parkinson’s Day

Averon Centre highlights specially designed classes to mark World Parkinson’s Day

11 April 2024

Alness’ Averon Lesiure Centre is highlighting specially designed classes to mark World Parkinson’s Day on April 11.


Ullapool Tesco and Post Office urged by MP to ‘join forces’

10 April 2024
Ullapool Tesco and Post Office urged by MP to ‘join forces’

Ullapool Tesco and Post Office urged by MP to ‘join forces’

10 April 2024

Ross-shire MP puts pressure on Post Office and Tesco to join forces in creating a reliable postal service for the Wester Ross village.


Achiltibuie sculpture in honour of ‘resistance led by local women against evictions’ approved

10 April 2024
Achiltibuie sculpture in honour of ‘resistance led by local women against evictions’ approved

Achiltibuie sculpture in honour of ‘resistance led by local women against evictions’ approved

10 April 2024

An Achiltibuie proposal for a monument to commemorate the rebels of Coigach has been granted planning permission.


New Fortrose shop Harbour Lane poised to open ‘as stars align’

09 April 2024
New Fortrose shop Harbour Lane poised to open ‘as stars align’

New Fortrose shop Harbour Lane poised to open ‘as stars align’

09 April 2024

The owner of a new Black Isle business opening this week knew she was on to something as “the stars aligned”.


Ullapool High School pupils demonstrate ‘impressive’ photography skills in ‘popular’ subject

08 April 2024
Ullapool High School pupils demonstrate ‘impressive’ photography skills in ‘popular’ subject

Ullapool High School pupils demonstrate ‘impressive’ photography skills in ‘popular’ subject

08 April 2024

Budding photographers at a Ross-shire secondary school have been showcasing their talents through a school project.


Kyle toilet vandals urged to ‘spare a thought for our staff’

08 April 2024
Kyle toilet vandals urged to ‘spare a thought for our staff’

Kyle toilet vandals urged to ‘spare a thought for our staff’

08 April 2024

Kyle’s public toilets have now been subject two acts of vandalism in the last month, this time with a soil-filled toilet.


Invergordon opening of town’s new Change Mental Health resource centre

07 April 2024
Invergordon opening of town’s new Change Mental Health resource centre

Invergordon opening of town’s new Change Mental Health resource centre

07 April 2024

New mental health resource centre for Invergordon, after a charity relocates from their Alness premises.


Glen Wyvis whisky offer up Harbour Angel’s Shares to fund Cromarty Harbour repairs

06 April 2024
Glen Wyvis whisky offer up Harbour Angel’s Shares to fund Cromarty Harbour repairs

Glen Wyvis whisky offer up Harbour Angel’s Shares to fund Cromarty Harbour repairs

06 April 2024

The Friends of Cromarty Harbour Charity has laid down a special cask of whisky, bought from the community led GlenWyvis Distillery.


Glen Wyvis whisky offer up Harbour Angel’s Shares to fund Cromarty Harbour repairs

06 April 2024
Glen Wyvis whisky offer up Harbour Angel’s Shares to fund Cromarty Harbour repairs

Glen Wyvis whisky offer up Harbour Angel’s Shares to fund Cromarty Harbour repairs

06 April 2024

The Friends of Cromarty Harbour Charity has laid down a special cask of whisky, bought from the community led GlenWyvis Distillery.


Plockton ‘hero’ (86) taught herself to walk again to fundraise for Palestine

05 April 2024
Plockton ‘hero’ (86) taught herself to walk again to fundraise for Palestine

Plockton ‘hero’ (86) taught herself to walk again to fundraise for Palestine

05 April 2024

Jane Buckley (86) “taught herself to walk again” to raise money for Palestinian children - so that they can walk again too.


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