Now they would love to see some new green fingered folk help keep Alness beautiful.
It will see investment across communities with over £1bn for schools and roads over the next 10 years in Phase One of the programme.
Firefighters have the outbreak under control said the Scottish Fire and Rescue service.
Firefighters from Inverness used cutting gear on two of the three cars involved.
Emergency services including three Inverness fire units and a heavy rescue unit attend crash, with motorists urged to use alternative routes.
Autism and Neurodiversity North Scotland is expanding in the Highlands, and is keen to occupy premises on a Dingwall business park.
The boys from the Black Isle aim to climb three north mountains within three days to boost fund set up in memory of Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir.
Could you have an Old Master painting or vintage Rolex watch gathering dust in your home?
Tributes paid to oilman ‘TJ’ Blanchard who loved his 15 years in the Highlands when the Ardersier site employed thousands.
Rosemarkie couple seeks planning permission for small hair salon and off street parking at their home.
Police Scotland are seeking information to help trace a young man reported missing from Old Perth Road, Inverness, since Sunday.
Public urged to take part in consultation about rolling out the 20mph speed limit across the Highlands as deadline nears.
The Blood Donor Service has thanked the 470-plus Highland people who gave blood and plasma over the festive period.
A massive new Church of Scotland presbytery about half the size of Scotland has been formed in the Highlands and Islands.
Final plans for Highland Hogmanay party billed as the biggest ceilidh on the planet!
Inverness donor service urges people to give blood over the festive period as only 38% of appointments are filled between now and January 2.
Strong westerly winds have been playing havoc with CalMac ferry sailings from west coast ports including Ullapool and Stornoway.
A Highland construction company that employed 11 workers is facing liquidation.
Members of a north metal detecting group have managed to "unearth" some welcome cash for Inverness based SNAP.
Some last minute Christmas shopping ended in fire terror for a Dingwall woman and her friend.