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70mph gales spark Met Office yellow warning for Wester Ross and western Sutherland

08 November 2023
70mph gales spark Met Office yellow warning for Wester Ross and western Sutherland

70mph gales spark Met Office yellow warning for Wester Ross and western Sutherland

08 November 2023

Winds of up to 70 mph are set to batter parts of Ross-shire and Sutherland this morning, the Met Office has warned.


20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

07 November 2023
20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

07 November 2023

New 20mph limits on some Highland roads could be reversed in the new year, Highland Council has confirmed.


Gas main concerns spark objection to £6m North Kessock hub plans

07 November 2023
Gas main concerns spark objection to £6m North Kessock hub plans

Gas main concerns spark objection to £6m North Kessock hub plans

07 November 2023

Network operator SGN has formally objected to the plan for the EV charging hub, shop and drive-thru over its proximity to a major gas line.


PICTURES: First look at planned Cabot Highland clubhouse expansion at Castle Stuart golf links

06 November 2023
PICTURES: First look at planned Cabot Highland clubhouse expansion at Castle Stuart golf links

PICTURES: First look at planned Cabot Highland clubhouse expansion at Castle Stuart golf links

06 November 2023

Artists' impressions have been released in connection with plans for a big expansion of the clubhouse at Cabot Highland Golf Club.


Ross-shire Journal reporter named on '30 under 30' list

06 November 2023
Ross-shire Journal reporter named on '30 under 30' list

Ross-shire Journal reporter named on '30 under 30' list

06 November 2023

Iona MacDonald (17) is one of five figures from the Highlands and Islands to make the prestigious list of young female movers and shakers.


Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

06 November 2023
Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

06 November 2023

200 million single-use paper cups are used in Scotland each year, of which only 4 per cent are recycled - but a Highland scheme aims to change that.


Break-in and theft of money at Tain garden centre sparks police appeal

27 October 2023
Break-in and theft of money at Tain garden centre sparks police appeal

Break-in and theft of money at Tain garden centre sparks police appeal

27 October 2023

A three-figure sum of money was stolen during the break-in at the R&B Garden Centre in Morangie Road.


Three Highland winners at annual Social Enterprise Awards Scotland

27 October 2023
Three Highland winners at annual Social Enterprise Awards Scotland

Three Highland winners at annual Social Enterprise Awards Scotland

27 October 2023

Inverness-based Àban was one of three winners from across the Highlands in this year's Social Enterprise Awards Scotland.


2 vehicle crash 'restricts busy Highland trunk road in both directions', says Traffic Scotland

26 October 2023
2 vehicle crash 'restricts busy Highland trunk road in both directions', says Traffic Scotland

2 vehicle crash 'restricts busy Highland trunk road in both directions', says Traffic Scotland

26 October 2023

Emergency services were called to attend the crash on the A835 near Conon Bridge shortly before 3.50pm on Thursday.


Fancy owning a former Black Isle quarry? It could be yours for just £20,000...

26 October 2023
Fancy owning a former Black Isle quarry? It could be yours for just £20,000...

Fancy owning a former Black Isle quarry? It could be yours for just £20,000...

26 October 2023

Highland Council is looking to sell its Whinhill Quarry site, near Rosemarkie, for offers over £20,000.


Cyclist in 'serious but stable' condition in hospital following crash with van on A9 near Alness

26 October 2023
Cyclist in 'serious but stable' condition in hospital following crash with van on A9 near Alness

Cyclist in 'serious but stable' condition in hospital following crash with van on A9 near Alness

26 October 2023

The cyclist was taken to Raigmore Hospital following the crash on Thursday night. Police have appealed for dashcam footage and witnesses.


Cycling Without Age trishaw initiative 'come and try' event coming to Evanton

25 October 2023
Cycling Without Age trishaw initiative 'come and try' event coming to Evanton

Cycling Without Age trishaw initiative 'come and try' event coming to Evanton

25 October 2023

Evanton Community Trust hoping to find volunteers for trishaw scheme that helps get elderly and disabled into the outdoors.


WATCH: Two-day strike hits University of the Highlands and Islands as staff walk out over job cuts

25 October 2023
WATCH: Two-day strike hits University of the Highlands and Islands as staff walk out over job cuts

WATCH: Two-day strike hits University of the Highlands and Islands as staff walk out over job cuts

25 October 2023

A two-day walkout by staff of the University of the Highlands and Islands got under way on Wednesday morning amid an ongoing dispute over job losses.


Screen Machine mobile cinema prepares to revisit Wester Ross communities

25 October 2023
Screen Machine mobile cinema prepares to revisit Wester Ross communities

Screen Machine mobile cinema prepares to revisit Wester Ross communities

25 October 2023

THE ever-popular Screen Machine mobile cinema is preparing for a return visit to a number of Lochalsh and Wester Ross communities.


Multimillion-pound plans for electric vehicle charging hub in North Kessock has 'little, if anything' to offer community

23 October 2023
Multimillion-pound plans for electric vehicle charging hub in North Kessock has 'little, if anything' to offer community

Multimillion-pound plans for electric vehicle charging hub in North Kessock has 'little, if anything' to offer community

23 October 2023

A development proposed for North Kessock including EV charging, a shop and drive-thru will deter visitors from the village opponents claim.


Storm Babet flood disruption will impact Highland railway lines on Monday, ScotRail confirms

22 October 2023
Storm Babet flood disruption will impact Highland railway lines on Monday, ScotRail confirms

Storm Babet flood disruption will impact Highland railway lines on Monday, ScotRail confirms

22 October 2023

Kyle Line services will be replaced by buses, and trains won't run on the Far North Line north of Lairg.


Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

22 October 2023
Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

Storm Babet emergency teams say ice warning shows 'no time for complacency' in Highlands

22 October 2023

The Highlands' multi-agency emergency response to Storm Babet has moved onto the recovery phase – but its teams warn dangers still persist.


PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

22 October 2023
PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

22 October 2023

The intrepid group of 13, who have raised almost £58,000 for the hospice, enjoyed stunning views and wildlife encounters on day 1 of their adventure.


PICTURES: Images reveal scale of Storm Babet flooding chaos on Ross-shire roads

22 October 2023
PICTURES: Images reveal scale of Storm Babet flooding chaos on Ross-shire roads

PICTURES: Images reveal scale of Storm Babet flooding chaos on Ross-shire roads

22 October 2023

As the long clean-up operation begins, a raft of dramatic images have emerged of Storm Babet's extensive flooding impact on Ross-shire roads.


New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

22 October 2023
New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

22 October 2023

A fresh weather warning has been issued for the Highlands by the Met Office.


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