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1-vehicle crash closes A835 trunk road south of Ullapool

01 September 2025
1-vehicle crash closes A835 trunk road south of Ullapool

1-vehicle crash closes A835 trunk road south of Ullapool

01 September 2025

The crash occurred at around 1.56am near Leckmelm and the road remained closed more than five hours later.


Burger van plan for A9 layby

01 September 2025
Burger van plan for A9 layby

Burger van plan for A9 layby

01 September 2025

Hungry travellers driving a busy stretch of the NC500 could soon find a new food option available amid plans for a burger van on an A9 layby.


One person taken to hospital following 2-vehicle crash on A9, police confirm

31 August 2025
One person taken to hospital following 2-vehicle crash on A9, police confirm

One person taken to hospital following 2-vehicle crash on A9, police confirm

31 August 2025

The person was injured in a crash at the Kildary junction involving a motorbike and small van.


200 musicians to light up the Highlands from Applecross to Arisaig for Blas Festival

31 August 2025
200 musicians to light up the Highlands from Applecross to Arisaig for Blas Festival

200 musicians to light up the Highlands from Applecross to Arisaig for Blas Festival

31 August 2025

The Highlands will come alive with traditional music when one of Scotland’s top festivals brings more than 200 musicians to stages across the region.


UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier two-vehicle crash

31 August 2025
UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier two-vehicle crash

UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier two-vehicle crash

31 August 2025

Traffic Scotland confirmed, in an update at 1.17pm, that the A9 had reopened following an earlier crash in Easter Ross on Sunday morning.


2-vehicle crash closes A9 in Easter Ross - emergency services on scene

31 August 2025
2-vehicle crash closes A9 in Easter Ross - emergency services on scene

2-vehicle crash closes A9 in Easter Ross - emergency services on scene

31 August 2025

The crash occurred at Kildary at around 11.11am and involved a motorbike and small van, the fire service said.


Water cut enters second day due to ‘unforeseen delays’

31 August 2025
Water cut enters second day due to ‘unforeseen delays’

Water cut enters second day due to ‘unforeseen delays’

31 August 2025

A burst water main which left homes in part of Lochalsh without supplies has continued into a second day.


UPDATE: Police appeal after cyclist (64) airlifted to hospital following crash

29 August 2025
UPDATE: Police appeal after cyclist (64) airlifted to hospital following crash

UPDATE: Police appeal after cyclist (64) airlifted to hospital following crash

29 August 2025

Police have appealed for information as they investigate a crash between a car and bicycle that saw the cyclist being airlifted to hospital.


Woman airlifted to hospital after crash

29 August 2025
Woman airlifted to hospital after crash

Woman airlifted to hospital after crash

29 August 2025

A woman has been airlifted to Raigmore Hospital after a crash on the A835 Ullapool-Tore road near Leckmelm which closed the trunk road for 3 hours.


Three people rescued by RNLI after yacht breaks down in Moray Firth

28 August 2025
Three people rescued by RNLI after yacht breaks down in Moray Firth

Three people rescued by RNLI after yacht breaks down in Moray Firth

28 August 2025

The Invergordon lifeboat came to the aid of the 12m yacht and three occupants after it got into difficulty south-east of the Cromarty Firth Sutors.


Popular chippy seeking new owner after nearly 25 years

28 August 2025
Popular chippy seeking new owner after nearly 25 years

Popular chippy seeking new owner after nearly 25 years

28 August 2025

A popular fish and chip shop is up for sale after its owners of nearly 25 years decided to retire.


£1.1m multi-award winning house put up for sale by owners who built it

28 August 2025
£1.1m multi-award winning house put up for sale by owners who built it

£1.1m multi-award winning house put up for sale by owners who built it

28 August 2025

Culorrin, at Aultgowrie, won the Scottish Design Awards Northern Exposure Prize and Saltire Award for Housing shortly after it was built 20 years ago.


Family-friendly TruckNess pulls in large crowds

27 August 2025
Family-friendly TruckNess pulls in large crowds

Family-friendly TruckNess pulls in large crowds

27 August 2025

Petrolheads and truck enthusiasts flocked in their thousands from across Scotland to the ever-popular TruckNess gathering at the weekend.


Man dies in hospital two weeks after A9 crash

26 August 2025
Man dies in hospital two weeks after A9 crash

Man dies in hospital two weeks after A9 crash

26 August 2025

A man who was critically injured in a crash on the A9 two weeks ago has died in hospital.


1.8GW undersea cable linking Lewis to Little Loch Broom to be highlighted at event

25 August 2025
1.8GW undersea cable linking Lewis to Little Loch Broom to be highlighted at event

1.8GW undersea cable linking Lewis to Little Loch Broom to be highlighted at event

25 August 2025

Plans for a major undersea power cable connecting 1.8GW of island energy projects to the grid in Wester Ross will go on public display next month.


Council of the Year shortlist honour for Highland Council

25 August 2025
Council of the Year shortlist honour for Highland Council

Council of the Year shortlist honour for Highland Council

25 August 2025

It is the first time the local authority has been shortlisted for the coveted prize - and it will find out if it was successful next month.


Shoulder and knee fracture hospital fall sparks NHS Highland apology

24 August 2025
Shoulder and knee fracture hospital fall sparks NHS Highland apology

Shoulder and knee fracture hospital fall sparks NHS Highland apology

24 August 2025

Health chiefs have been ordered to apologise after a patient broke their shoulder and knee after falling in a Highland hospital.


Graffiti scrawled across court entrance removed and reported to police

21 August 2025
Graffiti scrawled across court entrance removed and reported to police

Graffiti scrawled across court entrance removed and reported to police

21 August 2025

The rambling graffiti was seen by staff and visitors as they arrived at Inverness’s court buildings on Thursday morning.


Church’s relocation plan gets the green light

21 August 2025
Church’s relocation plan gets the green light

Church’s relocation plan gets the green light

21 August 2025

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is planning to move across the street from its existing Invergordon base to a building on Castle Road.


£20m in new housing orders secured by Highland housebuilder

20 August 2025
£20m in new housing orders secured by Highland housebuilder

£20m in new housing orders secured by Highland housebuilder

20 August 2025

Compass confirmed projects totalling £20m in Invergordon, Lochcarron and Skye after recently celebrating the completion of its 1000th affordable home.


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