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A9 crash appeal: Police seek dashcam footage of BMW and HGV involved in collision near Invergordon

19 December 2023
A9 crash appeal: Police seek dashcam footage of BMW and HGV involved in collision near Invergordon

A9 crash appeal: Police seek dashcam footage of BMW and HGV involved in collision near Invergordon

19 December 2023

A woman is in a critical condition and a man was left with serious injuries after a crash on the A9 near Invergordon on Tuesday.


Warning that winter in Highland mountains leaves 'little room for error'

13 December 2023
Warning that winter in Highland mountains leaves 'little room for error'

Warning that winter in Highland mountains leaves 'little room for error'

13 December 2023

The Highlands can be transformed in winter, but people are being warned that conditions can leave little room for error in the hills.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

26 November 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

26 November 2023

John Davidson visits the community woodland in Evanton and takes a walk to visit the dramatic Black Rock Gorge


Highland Cross smashes fundraising record after 'outstanding' effort

24 November 2023
Highland Cross smashes fundraising record after 'outstanding' effort

Highland Cross smashes fundraising record after 'outstanding' effort

24 November 2023

Organisers of the annual Highland Cross challenge event have praised the outstanding efforts of teams after a record-breaking year for fundraising.


PICTURES AND VIDEO: Light show spectacular at Inverness bonfire and fireworks

06 November 2023
PICTURES AND VIDEO: Light show spectacular at Inverness bonfire and fireworks

PICTURES AND VIDEO: Light show spectacular at Inverness bonfire and fireworks

06 November 2023

Bonfire Night went off with a bang at Bught Park in Inverness as people turned up in droves to enjoy the annual fireworks display.


Deer collision risk at A9 Highland hotspot 'highest outside central belt'

05 November 2023
Deer collision risk at A9 Highland hotspot 'highest outside central belt'

Deer collision risk at A9 Highland hotspot 'highest outside central belt'

05 November 2023

A stretch of the A9 in the north Highlands has been identified as the highest risk for deer collisions outside of the central belt.


New national park in Highlands needs a 'huge community effort'

25 October 2023
New national park in Highlands needs a 'huge community effort'

New national park in Highlands needs a 'huge community effort'

25 October 2023

The Highlands has an opportunity to become “Scotland’s true gateway to nature” as an appeal has gone out to nominate Scotland's next national park.


Three weeks of road works on A9 at Golspie as ‘buffer’ zones installed ahead of 20mph limit

25 October 2023
Three weeks of road works on A9 at Golspie as ‘buffer’ zones installed ahead of 20mph limit

Three weeks of road works on A9 at Golspie as ‘buffer’ zones installed ahead of 20mph limit

25 October 2023

Road works to install lower speed limits through Golspie will be in place for three weeks, starting from Monday.


Be inspired to walk Scotland’s long-distance trails

22 October 2023
Be inspired to walk Scotland’s long-distance trails

Be inspired to walk Scotland’s long-distance trails

22 October 2023

John Davidson reviews Great Scottish Walks, a new book by Helen and Paul Webster of Walkhighlands.


Ross-shire reporter becomes an award-winner – at just 17

25 September 2023
Ross-shire reporter becomes an award-winner – at just 17

Ross-shire reporter becomes an award-winner – at just 17

25 September 2023

A young Highland journalist has won a national award for highlighting the plight of displaced care home residents in her home town of Ullapool.


Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

22 September 2023
Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

22 September 2023

Hill walkers and others who access the mountains across the Highlands are being asked to check for deer stalking activity during a key period.


Schools across Highlands to be closed for THREE days next week for strike action

20 September 2023
Schools across Highlands to be closed for THREE days next week for strike action

Schools across Highlands to be closed for THREE days next week for strike action

20 September 2023

Parents have been told that schools will be closed to pupils for three days next week as non-teaching staff take strike action over pay.


Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

20 August 2023
Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

20 August 2023

A network of hi-tech public water taps has helped Scotland save the equivalent of five million plastic bottles, according to Scottish Water.


Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

20 August 2023
Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

Crofting Commission to 'streamline' application procedures

20 August 2023

The Crofting Commission has announced new procedures for the processing of applications, which will come into effect from September 1.


Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

19 August 2023
Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

19 August 2023

Families around the Highlands have been enjoying a range of activities put on over the summer holidays thanks to their local libraries.


'Vendors were blown away' as Dingwall mart hosts annual district sale

18 August 2023
'Vendors were blown away' as Dingwall mart hosts annual district sale

'Vendors were blown away' as Dingwall mart hosts annual district sale

18 August 2023

Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd on Thursday, August 17, sold 13,556 store lambs at their annual district sale


Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

19 July 2023
Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

19 July 2023

Keen walkers across the Highlands are being urged to step up to lead health walks in the region.


Marriage proposal gets Highland woman's heart racing after completing Celtman extreme triathlon in Wester Ross

21 June 2023
Marriage proposal gets Highland woman's heart racing after completing Celtman extreme triathlon in Wester Ross

Marriage proposal gets Highland woman's heart racing after completing Celtman extreme triathlon in Wester Ross

21 June 2023

A Highland woman got the shock of her life as she crossed the finishing line in the Celtman extreme triathlon event – when her partner proposed!


Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

14 June 2023
Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

14 June 2023

Museums from around the Highlands have joined forces to provide a new way to learn about the rich history of the area.


It's about more than mountains for rescue team

10 June 2023
It's about more than mountains for rescue team

It's about more than mountains for rescue team

10 June 2023

John Davidson spent a day training with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team in Lochinver and learned more about what this group of volunteers does


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