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Suspension bridge closed after damaged decking spotted

08 August 2025
Suspension bridge closed after damaged decking spotted

Suspension bridge closed after damaged decking spotted

08 August 2025

The Alexandra Bridge, a pedestrian crossing on Tain links, is closed until repairs can be made after “deterioration” of its timber decking.


Plans lodged for 20-turbine wind farm overlooking Beauly Firth

08 August 2025
Plans lodged for 20-turbine wind farm overlooking Beauly Firth

Plans lodged for 20-turbine wind farm overlooking Beauly Firth

08 August 2025

The proposed Ballach Wind Farm, in the hills four kilometres west of Kilmorack, also includes a substation and a 50MW battery energy storage site.


Mystery pictures ‘linked to deadly reservoir blaze’ that killed 3 men

06 August 2025
Mystery pictures ‘linked to deadly reservoir blaze’ that killed 3 men

Mystery pictures ‘linked to deadly reservoir blaze’ that killed 3 men

06 August 2025

Pictures have been identified depicting the aftermath of a devastating fire which killed three men building Loch Glascarnoch’s dam in 1953.


Scran Kitchen set to open in Eastgate Shopping Centre food court after six-figure revamp

05 August 2025
Scran Kitchen set to open in Eastgate Shopping Centre food court after six-figure revamp

Scran Kitchen set to open in Eastgate Shopping Centre food court after six-figure revamp

05 August 2025

The food court - which is set to create up to 25 jobs - has been undergoing a major transformation in recent months.


Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

03 August 2025
Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

Storm Floris warnings upgraded to amber after 90mph gusts forecast

03 August 2025

Storm Floris weather warnings for the Highlands have been upgraded to amber - with 80 to 90mph gusts “likely” on “exposed coasts, hills and bridges”.


Beaver rewildiing generating ‘great deal of excitement’, says MSP after visits

03 August 2025
Beaver rewildiing generating ‘great deal of excitement’, says MSP after visits

Beaver rewildiing generating ‘great deal of excitement’, says MSP after visits

03 August 2025

Rewilding efforts to bring back the beaver to parts of the Highlands have been praised by a local MSP following visits to see the work in action.


‘Severe’ Storm Floris forecast fuelling ‘growing likelihood’ of Highland power cuts

02 August 2025
‘Severe’ Storm Floris forecast fuelling ‘growing likelihood’ of Highland power cuts

‘Severe’ Storm Floris forecast fuelling ‘growing likelihood’ of Highland power cuts

02 August 2025

Electrical engineers have been placed on yellow alert amid a “growing likelihood” that Storm Floris will spark Highland power cuts.


Highland Fuels becomes ‘Scotland’s leading independent fuel distributor and forecourt operator’ after takeover of rival

02 August 2025
Highland Fuels becomes ‘Scotland’s leading independent fuel distributor and forecourt operator’ after takeover of rival

Highland Fuels becomes ‘Scotland’s leading independent fuel distributor and forecourt operator’ after takeover of rival

02 August 2025

The Highland-based company, which boasts 11 depots, 16 petrol stations and a fleet of 50 road tankers, has purchased Brechin-based Carnegie Fuels.


A9 crash sparks ‘caution’ plea for motorists near Tore roundabout

01 August 2025
A9 crash sparks ‘caution’ plea for motorists near Tore roundabout

A9 crash sparks ‘caution’ plea for motorists near Tore roundabout

01 August 2025

Motorists have been urged to approach with caution after a crash on the A9 not far from the Tore roundabout earlier today (Friday).


Storm Floris to batter Highlands with 85mph winds

01 August 2025
Storm Floris to batter Highlands with 85mph winds

Storm Floris to batter Highlands with 85mph winds

01 August 2025

The Met Office has warned that inland gusts of 60-70mph will be possible, and up to 85mph “along exposed Scottish coastlines and hills”.


Woman airlifted to hospital following North Coast 500 crash

31 July 2025
Woman airlifted to hospital following North Coast 500 crash

Woman airlifted to hospital following North Coast 500 crash

31 July 2025

The one-vehicle crash occurred at around 2.40pm on the A896 near Lochcarron.


‘Are you kidding?’ Stunned train passengers find seating cordoned off with packing tape

31 July 2025
‘Are you kidding?’ Stunned train passengers find seating cordoned off with packing tape

‘Are you kidding?’ Stunned train passengers find seating cordoned off with packing tape

31 July 2025

Shocked passengers boarded a train on the Far North Line only to find seats crudely cordoned off by packing tape.


‘Major delays’ expected on some bus routes due to Belladrum, warns Stagecoach

31 July 2025
‘Major delays’ expected on some bus routes due to Belladrum, warns Stagecoach

‘Major delays’ expected on some bus routes due to Belladrum, warns Stagecoach

31 July 2025

Festival-goers heading to the first day of Belladrum are expected to cause “major delays” to some bus services in the area, Stagecoach has warned.


Exclusive Belladrum festival coverage to delight BBC TV viewers

28 July 2025
Exclusive Belladrum festival coverage to delight BBC TV viewers

Exclusive Belladrum festival coverage to delight BBC TV viewers

28 July 2025

Broadcasters are set to mark 21 years of Belladrum with exclusive festival coverage at this year’s event.


Inshes Roundabout to close for roadworks

27 July 2025
Inshes Roundabout to close for roadworks

Inshes Roundabout to close for roadworks

27 July 2025

One of Inverness’s busiest roundabouts will close for roadworks next month.


Art gallery transformation planned for disused kirk

25 July 2025
Art gallery transformation planned for disused kirk

Art gallery transformation planned for disused kirk

25 July 2025

A disused Victorian kirk could be brought back to life as an art gallery and accommodation.


£4.5m railway upgrade to close Highland line for 3 weeks

25 July 2025
£4.5m railway upgrade to close Highland line for 3 weeks

£4.5m railway upgrade to close Highland line for 3 weeks

25 July 2025

A £4.5m railway upgrade will close a key Highland line for three weeks, passengers have been warned.


Rare bog forest’s rising visitor numbers prompt parking action

24 July 2025
Rare bog forest’s rising visitor numbers prompt parking action

Rare bog forest’s rising visitor numbers prompt parking action

24 July 2025

Monadh Mor, on the Black Isle, is Scotland's largest area of rare bog wood but only has space for 10 vehicles and its car park regularly overflows.


£93k windfall to make Fearn Abbey campaigners’ ‘dream a reality’

24 July 2025
£93k windfall to make Fearn Abbey campaigners’ ‘dream a reality’

£93k windfall to make Fearn Abbey campaigners’ ‘dream a reality’

24 July 2025

It won the grant from the Scottish Land Fund. Glenelg’s community also received almost £93k to help buy a village shop and retain it in the community.


Yellow rain warning issued for Ross-shire

21 July 2025
Yellow rain warning issued for Ross-shire

Yellow rain warning issued for Ross-shire

21 July 2025

The Met Office is forecasting up to 70mm of heavy and persistent rainfall in Wester Ross and Skye on Monday afternoon.


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