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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.


24-hour prescription collection plan for town pharmacy

20 August 2025
24-hour prescription collection plan for town pharmacy

24-hour prescription collection plan for town pharmacy

20 August 2025

Patients in an Easter Ross community could soon find it easier than ever to pick up their prescriptions.


UHI Inverness celebrates success of students gaining HNC qualifications while still at school

18 August 2025
UHI Inverness celebrates success of students gaining HNC qualifications while still at school

UHI Inverness celebrates success of students gaining HNC qualifications while still at school

18 August 2025

UHI Inverness is celebrating the “outstanding” success of school pupils who sat HNCs at the college, including some from Dingwall and Fortrose.


£4m Kessock Bridge strengthening works ‘ahead of schedule’

18 August 2025
£4m Kessock Bridge strengthening works ‘ahead of schedule’

£4m Kessock Bridge strengthening works ‘ahead of schedule’

18 August 2025

The works, which have mostly been confined to the paths, are slightly ahead of schedule and closures of the cycle ways will swap sides next month.


‘Exciting future’ for port following takeover, believes MSP

18 August 2025
‘Exciting future’ for port following takeover, believes MSP

‘Exciting future’ for port following takeover, believes MSP

18 August 2025

A Highland port has an “exciting future” ahead following its recent takeover, a local MSP has said.


Damaged suspension bridge to remain shut until at least the tail end of the month

18 August 2025
Damaged suspension bridge to remain shut until at least the tail end of the month

Damaged suspension bridge to remain shut until at least the tail end of the month

18 August 2025

The Alexandra Bridge on Tain Links has been closed since August 8 and will remain shut until at least August 26 at the very earliest.


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