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Ullapool High School pupil shares 'detrimental' reality behind virtual learning

23 February 2024
Ullapool High School pupil shares 'detrimental' reality behind virtual learning

Ullapool High School pupil shares 'detrimental' reality behind virtual learning

23 February 2024

"It feels like we're being told we don't deserve the opportunities that other people have." - Poppy Lewis-Ing, S6 pupil at Ullapool High School.


Dingwall's yarn-bombing group raises cash for St Clements school

21 February 2024
Dingwall's yarn-bombing group raises cash for St Clements school

Dingwall's yarn-bombing group raises cash for St Clements school

21 February 2024

Dingwall yarn-bombing for different festivities has brightened up the High Street, and it has also raised cash for a worthy cause.


Gairloch High School Gaelic teacher 'honoured' to win writing award

21 February 2024
Gairloch High School Gaelic teacher 'honoured' to win writing award

Gairloch High School Gaelic teacher 'honoured' to win writing award

21 February 2024

Iain Cumming (48) from Laide, is a Gaelic teacher who finds inspiration for his writing in the rich history, culture and landscape of the Highlands.


Wester Ross chippie set to open fresh chapter with new cafe venture

20 February 2024
Wester Ross chippie set to open fresh chapter with new cafe venture

Wester Ross chippie set to open fresh chapter with new cafe venture

20 February 2024

The local business plans to go ahead with their new hot food takeaway with a 20-seat dining area in the old fish shop.


Meet Black Isle museum's new 'game-changing' manager

20 February 2024
Meet Black Isle museum's new 'game-changing' manager

Meet Black Isle museum's new 'game-changing' manager

20 February 2024

Delighted trustees in the Black Isle town reckon the appointment is a game-changer for the attraction.


Torridon native woodland funding fears temper celebrations for £1m scheme

20 February 2024
Torridon native woodland funding fears temper celebrations for £1m scheme

Torridon native woodland funding fears temper celebrations for £1m scheme

20 February 2024

The celebrations have been overshadowed by the prospect of a massive grant cut, making similar initiatives less likely in the future.


Ullapool to be visited by iconic paddle steamer the Waverley

19 February 2024
Ullapool to be visited by iconic paddle steamer the Waverley

Ullapool to be visited by iconic paddle steamer the Waverley

19 February 2024

The iconic paddle steamer will be offering a sailing from Ullapool and down Lochbroom, and along the west coast to Gairloch or Kyle of Lochalsh.


Avoch Primary Nursery's Makaton training will 'benefit confidence' of children

18 February 2024
Avoch Primary Nursery's Makaton training will 'benefit confidence' of children

Avoch Primary Nursery's Makaton training will 'benefit confidence' of children

18 February 2024

Makaton is a simple way of communicating which is based on signs and symbols and used alongside speech.


Ross-shire's illuminated Tractor Run raised £5000 for multiple local charities

17 February 2024
Ross-shire's illuminated Tractor Run raised £5000 for multiple local charities

Ross-shire's illuminated Tractor Run raised £5000 for multiple local charities

17 February 2024

When the event took place late last December, huge turnouts were seen in the eight Ross-shire towns and villages visited.


REVEALED: Ullapool Book Festival announces line-up of top authors at summer event

16 February 2024
REVEALED: Ullapool Book Festival announces line-up of top authors at summer event

REVEALED: Ullapool Book Festival announces line-up of top authors at summer event

16 February 2024

Organisers of the acclaimed literary event have now released the hotly-anticipated line-up of guest writers.


Rugby feelgood factor saw Easter Ross man talked into bike ride epic

16 February 2024
Rugby feelgood factor saw Easter Ross man talked into bike ride epic

Rugby feelgood factor saw Easter Ross man talked into bike ride epic

16 February 2024

Old college friends from the 1970s, Jimmy and Alan have taken on the 1200 mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats'.


Ullapool rural education campaigners demand end to 'buck passing'

15 February 2024
Ullapool rural education campaigners demand end to 'buck passing'

Ullapool rural education campaigners demand end to 'buck passing'

15 February 2024

Parents determined to improve the lot of children denied educational opportunities have demanded an end to "buck passing".


Black Isle former Buckingham Palace guard charmed on a Valentine's date

15 February 2024
Black Isle former Buckingham Palace guard charmed on a Valentine's date

Black Isle former Buckingham Palace guard charmed on a Valentine's date

15 February 2024

A former guard at Buckingham Palace, the ever gallant Billy treated Hannah like a Queen for the day.


WATCH: Volcano erupts at Ross-shire care home

14 February 2024
WATCH: Volcano erupts at Ross-shire care home

WATCH: Volcano erupts at Ross-shire care home

14 February 2024

A Muir of Ord care home created and erupted a papier-mâché volcano, created in homage to Charles Darwin's birthday.


Ullapool Unpacked's award is 'something I've dreamed about for long time'

14 February 2024
Ullapool Unpacked's award is 'something I've dreamed about for long time'

Ullapool Unpacked's award is 'something I've dreamed about for long time'

14 February 2024

Evie Strange launched Ullapool Unpacked C.I.C. after being "daunted by how much waste a child could produce".


Ullapool and Gairloch schools' crisis: Education Secretary responds to concerns

14 February 2024
Ullapool and Gairloch schools' crisis: Education Secretary responds to concerns

Ullapool and Gairloch schools' crisis: Education Secretary responds to concerns

14 February 2024

Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth says Highland Council has the tools at its disposal to tackle the rural schools' crisis.


Highland Save our Rural Schools campaign surpasses 600 signatures – and awaits education secretary response

13 February 2024
Highland Save our Rural Schools campaign surpasses 600 signatures – and awaits education secretary response

Highland Save our Rural Schools campaign surpasses 600 signatures – and awaits education secretary response

13 February 2024

"These issues can no longer be swept under the carpet”, says Ross-shire campaigner.


PICTURES: Dingwall yarn-bomber strikes again with Valentine's Day themed knits

11 February 2024
PICTURES: Dingwall yarn-bomber strikes again with Valentine's Day themed knits

PICTURES: Dingwall yarn-bomber strikes again with Valentine's Day themed knits

11 February 2024

The Dingwall yarn-bomber has striked again in Ross-shire's county town – this time with Valentine's Day themed knitting throughout the High Street.


Highland model says: "Without my pap smear, my story would be completely different"

10 February 2024
Highland model says: "Without my pap smear, my story would be completely different"

Highland model says: "Without my pap smear, my story would be completely different"

10 February 2024

Rea is on a mission to do whatever she can to shine a light on taboo topics of pap smears, and the recognising the signs of cervical cancer.


PICTURES: Dingwall party-fundraiser in memory of much-loved nan

10 February 2024
PICTURES: Dingwall party-fundraiser in memory of much-loved nan

PICTURES: Dingwall party-fundraiser in memory of much-loved nan

10 February 2024

The event, which raised an impressive £810 for Highland Hospice, was held in the memory of a 'hardy' granny who fought two cancers.


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