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Highland MSP and finance secretary Kate Forbes will go on maternity leave from July 16

01 July 2022
Highland MSP and finance secretary Kate Forbes will go on maternity leave from July 16

Highland MSP and finance secretary Kate Forbes will go on maternity leave from July 16

01 July 2022

She is the first serving cabinet secretary in the Scottish Government to do so with John Swinney stepping in while she is away


Council agrees to progress control measures for short term AirBnB-style lets

30 June 2022
Council agrees to progress control measures for short term AirBnB-style lets

Council agrees to progress control measures for short term AirBnB-style lets

30 June 2022

Control area will be decided by Scottish Ministers while a licensing regime is introduced region-wide


NHS Highland reaches 'the end of the beginning' in bullying saga

28 June 2022
NHS Highland reaches 'the end of the beginning' in bullying saga

NHS Highland reaches 'the end of the beginning' in bullying saga

28 June 2022

HR director Fiona Hogg says the board must be 'less defensive' and 'willing to be criticised'


Surprise decision sees councillors grant a reprieve to Ironworks as hotel plan deferred

23 June 2022
Surprise decision sees councillors grant a reprieve to Ironworks as hotel plan deferred

Surprise decision sees councillors grant a reprieve to Ironworks as hotel plan deferred

23 June 2022

They deferred the final decision on plans to demolish the venue and build a hotel


Pressure on Highland Council over short-term let licensing scheme set-up

22 June 2022
Pressure on Highland Council over short-term let licensing scheme set-up

Pressure on Highland Council over short-term let licensing scheme set-up

22 June 2022

Highland Council has revealed that it is under incredible pressure to introduce the short-term let legislation by October.


New crime series being filmed in Torridon by Outlander director

17 June 2022
New crime series being filmed in Torridon by Outlander director

New crime series being filmed in Torridon by Outlander director

17 June 2022

Diabaig is playing the part of a Hebridean Island for the show based on the novel 'Written in Bone'


Transformative Dingwall housing development takes step forward

17 June 2022
Transformative Dingwall housing development takes step forward

Transformative Dingwall housing development takes step forward

17 June 2022

The project is being phased amid pledges residents will be kept posted about what's happening.


Death of highly respected former Dingwall Academy teacher prompts flood of tributes

17 June 2022
Death of highly respected former Dingwall Academy teacher prompts flood of tributes

Death of highly respected former Dingwall Academy teacher prompts flood of tributes

17 June 2022

He is fondly remembered by a generation of former pupils, ex-colleagues and friends.


Bid to demolish music venue Ironworks and build a hotel set to be decided

14 June 2022
Bid to demolish music venue Ironworks and build a hotel set to be decided

Bid to demolish music venue Ironworks and build a hotel set to be decided

14 June 2022

Highland Council recommends approving the £30 million project


Highland Council is now ranked sixth worst in Scotland for value for money

14 June 2022
Highland Council is now ranked sixth worst in Scotland for value for money

Highland Council is now ranked sixth worst in Scotland for value for money

14 June 2022

It is a fall of two places in less than a month with a road condition score of just 1.29 out of 10


War of words breaks out at Highland Council over 'smash and grab' appointments

10 June 2022
War of words breaks out at Highland Council over 'smash and grab' appointments

War of words breaks out at Highland Council over 'smash and grab' appointments

10 June 2022

Opposition leader Alasdair Christie says the SNP staged a 'smash and grab' over jobs


First Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion set to arrive in the Highlands

08 June 2022
First Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion set to arrive in the Highlands

First Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion set to arrive in the Highlands

08 June 2022

Council Convener says 'we will make sure that they receive the necessary care and support'


MSP Rhoda Grant secures debate on NHS Highland recruitment and retention of staff

07 June 2022
MSP Rhoda Grant secures debate on NHS Highland recruitment and retention of staff

MSP Rhoda Grant secures debate on NHS Highland recruitment and retention of staff

07 June 2022

It aims to get the Scottish Government to return a midwifery course from Edinburgh to the north


Boris Johnson wins confidence vote and remains Prime Minister

06 June 2022
Boris Johnson wins confidence vote and remains Prime Minister

Boris Johnson wins confidence vote and remains Prime Minister

06 June 2022

But 148 MPs voted against their leader potentially damaging the PM


NHS Highland currently has no plan to deal with a £42 million funding gap

05 June 2022
NHS Highland currently has no plan to deal with a £42 million funding gap

NHS Highland currently has no plan to deal with a £42 million funding gap

05 June 2022

Chairman Boyd Robertson warns 'we are entering very turbulent waters'


Councillor expenses: find out who cost taxpayers the most cash last year

01 June 2022
Councillor expenses: find out who cost taxpayers the most cash last year

Councillor expenses: find out who cost taxpayers the most cash last year

01 June 2022

And why Highland Council may want to consider getting a new phone contract


Train drivers union to put improved pay offer to members after ScotRail talks

27 May 2022
Train drivers union to put improved pay offer to members after ScotRail talks

Train drivers union to put improved pay offer to members after ScotRail talks

27 May 2022

Rail disruption has seen more than half the services in the north Highlands cancelled


New Highland Council leader backs bid for Cromarty Firth Green Freeport

26 May 2022
New Highland Council leader backs bid for Cromarty Firth Green Freeport

New Highland Council leader backs bid for Cromarty Firth Green Freeport

26 May 2022

A new study finds a freeport would 'revolutionise the Highland economy'


SNP Councillor Raymond Bremner elected as Highland Council leader

26 May 2022
SNP Councillor Raymond Bremner elected as Highland Council leader

SNP Councillor Raymond Bremner elected as Highland Council leader

26 May 2022

Political leadership of the local authority sealed as Independent Bill Lobban becomes convener


Highland Council leader and convener confirmed: 'The winds of change are blowing through this chamber, let's hope that they are a breath of fresh air'

26 May 2022
Highland Council leader and convener confirmed: 'The winds of change are blowing through this chamber, let's hope that they are a breath of fresh air'

Highland Council leader and convener confirmed: 'The winds of change are blowing through this chamber, let's hope that they are a breath of fresh air'

26 May 2022

Political leadership of the local authority sealed as Independent Bill Lobban becomes convener


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