Author Profile: Philip Murray

Two new Covid cases detected

ANOTHER two cases of the coronavirus have been detected across the NHS Highland area in the past day.

POLL: Survey finds widespread support for wind farms among young Scots. What do you think of turbines?

POLL: Survey finds widespread support for wind farms among young Scots. What do you think of turbines?

WIND turbines have widespread support among Scotland's young residents, a new poll by the renewables sector has claimed.

Loch Ness-side campsite up for sale for over £2 million

Loch Ness-side campsite up for sale for over £2 million

A major Loch Ness campsite has been put up for sale for the first time – with prices starting at £2 million.

Overall Covid cases hit 5000 landmark in NHS Highland area

Overall Covid cases hit 5000 landmark in NHS Highland area

MORE than 5000 Covid cases have now been detected across the NHS Highland area since the pandemic began – after the milestone was reached at Easter.

More ferry sailings cancelled due to rough weather

More ferry sailings cancelled due to rough weather

FERRY sailings have been cancelled in and out of Ullapool once again amid continued rough seas in The Minch.

1000 homes left without electricity after large power cut

1000 homes left without electricity after large power cut

A POWER cut knocked out electricity to more than 1000 homes and businesses on the Black Isle for a brief time on Tuesday morning.

WATCH: First look video opens window onto early work to transform Victorian Market

WATCH: First look video opens window onto early work to transform Victorian Market

A FIRST look glimpse has been revealed of an ongoing £1.6 million project to transform the Victorian Market in Inverness.

More snow on the way, warns Met Office after issuing new yellow warning

More snow on the way, warns Met Office after issuing new yellow warning

ANOTHER snow warning has been issued by the Met Office for much of the Highlands overnight tonight.

Ferry service hit by stormy weather

Ferry service hit by stormy weather

STRONG winds and high swells have sparked the cancellation of ferry services in and out of Ullapool for the rest of Monday and well into Tuesday.

New yellow Met Office snow warning issued for Highlands

New yellow Met Office snow warning issued for Highlands

HIGHLANDERS are bracing themselves for yet more snow after another yellow Met Office warning was issued for Tuesday.

Snow and high winds bring rail misery for Highland routes

Snow and high winds bring rail misery for Highland routes

SNOW and strong winds has sparked major rail disruption on some Highland railway lines, ScotRail has confirmed.

Ask the Doc: 'I gained weight in lockdown but lack motivation – what should I do?'

Ask the Doc: 'I gained weight in lockdown but lack motivation – what should I do?'

Lots of us have put weight on during lockdown. So how best to lose some weight?

Anger over dog muck and plastic bags at Ross beauty spot

Anger over dog muck and plastic bags at Ross beauty spot

RECKLESS and lazy dog owners have been slammed over the mess left at a popular beauty spot.

National awards hope for Ullapool Sea Savers

National awards hope for Ullapool Sea Savers

DELIGHTED youngsters who took it upon themselves to make the world a cleaner place are in the final in a major Scottish awards.

Ross-shire butcher firm set to take over long-established Highland rival

Ross-shire butcher firm set to take over long-established Highland rival

THE takeover of an historic Highland business by a Ross-shire butcher will play a key role in its plans for future expansion.

Town heritage trail plan gathers pace

Town heritage trail plan gathers pace

A NEW heritage trail hopes to drive tourism to Ross-shire's county town while also providing tangible benefits for residents.

£1m upgrade planned at meat plant

£1m upgrade planned at meat plant

A £1 MILLION revamp of a meat processing plant is planned as a family-run butchers seeks to meet new customer tastes as it approaches its centenary.

£193,000 boost for sustainable tourism recovery in Wester Ross

£193,000 boost for sustainable tourism recovery in Wester Ross

Wester Ross Biosphere will receive £193,000 from Highlands & Islands Enterprise to create a more sustainable future for tourism.

UPDATE: A82 reopens following three vehicle crash

UPDATE: A82 reopens following three vehicle crash

THE A82 has now reopened following an earlier three vehicle crash to the south of Inverness, Traffic Scotland has confirmed.

Crash closes A82 near Highland capital

Crash closes A82 near Highland capital