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Strathpeffer Pavilion to return to community ownership

19 September 2019
Strathpeffer Pavilion to return to community ownership

Strathpeffer Pavilion to return to community ownership

19 September 2019

A HISTORIC Ross landmark is to return to community ownership after nearly £0.5m was secured to buy the building.


Kyle of Lochalsh lifesavers hail tremendous community support as maritime day pulls in the crowds and cash

14 September 2019
Kyle of Lochalsh lifesavers hail tremendous community support as maritime day pulls in the crowds and cash

Kyle of Lochalsh lifesavers hail tremendous community support as maritime day pulls in the crowds and cash

14 September 2019

Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI's Maritime Day took place last Saturdaywith the great weather helping draw the large crowds who attended the event.


High Life Highland announces new chief executive

12 September 2019
High Life Highland announces new chief executive

High Life Highland announces new chief executive

12 September 2019

THE organisation responsible for running Highland leisure centres, libraries, swimming pools and more has appointed a new chief executive.


Man to appear in court in connection with 1976 disappearance of Renee and Andrew MacRae

11 September 2019
Man to appear in court in connection with 1976 disappearance of Renee and Andrew MacRae

Man to appear in court in connection with 1976 disappearance of Renee and Andrew MacRae

11 September 2019

POLICE investigating the disappearance of Renee MacRae and her son Andrew in 1976 have charged a man (77) in connection with their deaths.


Call for bigger investment in Highland town centres amid loss of services

08 September 2019
Call for bigger investment in Highland town centres amid loss of services

Call for bigger investment in Highland town centres amid loss of services

08 September 2019

BIGGER investment is needed in Highland towns and the UK and Scottish governments should step up, the Federation of Small Businesses has argued.


Care group teams up with energy chiefs to highlight power cut support in Ross and Cromarty

07 September 2019
Care group teams up with energy chiefs to highlight power cut support in Ross and Cromarty

Care group teams up with energy chiefs to highlight power cut support in Ross and Cromarty

07 September 2019

ENERGY bosses and Black Isle Cares have teamed up to highlight the support available in power cuts.


RNLI's Maritime Day fundraiser will be 'biggest ever'

05 September 2019
RNLI's Maritime Day fundraiser will be 'biggest ever'

RNLI's Maritime Day fundraiser will be 'biggest ever'

05 September 2019

KYLE of Lochalsh RNLI’s crew are promising the "biggest day yet" when their annual Maritime Day festivities take place on Saturday.


Gin production under way at Ross distillery after £220,000 investment

05 September 2019
Gin production under way at Ross distillery after £220,000 investment

Gin production under way at Ross distillery after £220,000 investment

05 September 2019

A SOCIAL enterprise in Dingwall has started its own gin production as part of a £222,860 investment.


New road signs aim to boost safety at trouble bypass junctions

05 September 2019
New road signs aim to boost safety at trouble bypass junctions

New road signs aim to boost safety at trouble bypass junctions

05 September 2019

ROAD signs on the Tain bypass are set to be ungraded later this month amid ongoing safety concerns surrounding this stretch of the A9.


Latest Feil Maree street fair just days away

01 September 2019
Latest Feil Maree street fair just days away

Latest Feil Maree street fair just days away

01 September 2019

DINGWALL Rotary’s Feil Maree Street Fair and Classic Vehicle Rally is set to take place next weekend – and organisers are promising a “great day out”.


£4000 boost for Ross-shire play park

31 August 2019
£4000 boost for Ross-shire play park

£4000 boost for Ross-shire play park

31 August 2019

WORK on a Wester Ross play park has received a £4000 boost.


Around 150 entries expected in classic vehicle rally

30 August 2019
Around 150 entries expected in classic vehicle rally

Around 150 entries expected in classic vehicle rally

30 August 2019

CLASSIC car enthusiasts are set to flock to the Black Isle this weekend when a popular annual rally descends on Fortrose.


Life ring in water sparks RNLI call-out

23 August 2019
Life ring in water sparks RNLI call-out

Life ring in water sparks RNLI call-out

23 August 2019

THE RNLI's Kyle of Lochalsh lifeboat was scrambled last night after reports of a life ring spotted in the waters of Loch Carron.


War veteran, 95, takes on climbing wall despite loss of sight

23 August 2019
War veteran, 95, takes on climbing wall despite loss of sight

War veteran, 95, takes on climbing wall despite loss of sight

23 August 2019

AN avid rock climber and war veteran has refused to let his failing sight keep him from his passion after he took to a climbing wall again, aged 95.


RNLI Open Day raft race raises thousands of pounds

23 August 2019
RNLI Open Day raft race raises thousands of pounds

RNLI Open Day raft race raises thousands of pounds

23 August 2019

DELIGHTED lifesavers in Easter Ross have praised the area’s strong community support after the annual Invergordon RNLI Open Day raised around £3000.


Invergordon port investment in 'extremely special' pilot boat makes waves

23 August 2019
Invergordon port investment in 'extremely special' pilot boat makes waves

Invergordon port investment in 'extremely special' pilot boat makes waves

23 August 2019

The Port of Cromarty Firth has invested £600,000 in a new pilot boat.


Archaeology dig's successes to be highlighted ahead of final excavation season

23 August 2019
Archaeology dig's successes to be highlighted ahead of final excavation season

Archaeology dig's successes to be highlighted ahead of final excavation season

23 August 2019

THE rich archaeology of the Black Isle and plans for further volunteer-led digs will be highlighted at a special event in Muir of Ord tonight.


UPDATE: Lost dog reunited with owners after police appeal

22 August 2019
UPDATE: Lost dog reunited with owners after police appeal

UPDATE: Lost dog reunited with owners after police appeal

22 August 2019

A SHAGGY dog story had a happy ending after police traced a missing pet's owners.


Lost dog sparks police appeal for owners

22 August 2019
Lost dog sparks police appeal for owners

Lost dog sparks police appeal for owners

22 August 2019

POLICE in Alness have appealed for help tracing the owners of a lost dog.


BT pay phones under threat at 110 sites across Highlands

20 August 2019
BT pay phones under threat at 110 sites across Highlands

BT pay phones under threat at 110 sites across Highlands

20 August 2019

MORE than 100 phone boxes could be stripped out of Highland communities – some in remote areas with spotty mobile phone coverage - under plans by BT.


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