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Funding agreed for country’s top mòd to be held in Highland capital – but questions remain

02 June 2021
Funding agreed for country’s top mòd to be held in Highland capital – but questions remain

Funding agreed for country’s top mòd to be held in Highland capital – but questions remain

02 June 2021

The programme’s proposed schedule will cater for anticipated limited live audience capacities.


Free parking in bid to bring shoppers back into Highland capital

02 June 2021
Free parking in bid to bring shoppers back into Highland capital

Free parking in bid to bring shoppers back into Highland capital

02 June 2021

The initiative, from June to August, was developed by Highland Council officers at the request of the area recovery group.


NHS Highland set to survey staff attitudes in major test of progress in tackling bullying

01 June 2021
NHS Highland set to survey staff attitudes in major test of progress in tackling bullying

NHS Highland set to survey staff attitudes in major test of progress in tackling bullying

01 June 2021

NHS Highland is set to canvas all 10,000 staff on their views on its culture in what will be a major test of its progress towards tackling bullying.


Kate Forbes MSP: 'I think we have lost the ability to debate the issue without hating the person'

31 May 2021
Kate Forbes MSP: 'I think we have lost the ability to debate the issue without hating the person'

Kate Forbes MSP: 'I think we have lost the ability to debate the issue without hating the person'

31 May 2021

Kate Forbes has said she has had to “tiptoe” around her religious beliefs while also saying the country has lost the “ability to debate”.


'We cannot afford to let them down again' plea over Ross-shire school

30 May 2021
'We cannot afford to let them down again' plea over Ross-shire school

'We cannot afford to let them down again' plea over Ross-shire school

30 May 2021

A push to replace outdated facilities for children with additional support needs in Ross-shire has heard calls for progress on a long-delayed project.


Vaccination plans for 40s age group outlined by NHS Highland

26 May 2021
Vaccination plans for 40s age group outlined by NHS Highland

Vaccination plans for 40s age group outlined by NHS Highland

26 May 2021

NHS Highland says it is aiming to offer all 40 to 49 year olds a Covid vaccination by the end of May.


Bught Park set for major revamp that could include artificial pitches

26 May 2021
Bught Park set for major revamp that could include artificial pitches

Bught Park set for major revamp that could include artificial pitches

26 May 2021

Any development at well-used Highland asset depends on securing UK government cash.


Over 300 NHS Highland staff have lodged claims as victims of bullying

25 May 2021
Over 300 NHS Highland staff have lodged claims as victims of bullying

Over 300 NHS Highland staff have lodged claims as victims of bullying

25 May 2021

Later today the board will be told that it takes more than five months for those claims to be dealt with


Ross-shire councillors say committee shake-up will benefit area they represent

23 May 2021
Ross-shire councillors say committee shake-up will benefit area they represent

Ross-shire councillors say committee shake-up will benefit area they represent

23 May 2021

Dingwall and Seaforth go it alone committee move is welcomed by local Highland councillors.


Ross-shire MSP Maree Todd is moved to a new role after Nicola Sturgeon's major cabinet reshuffle

21 May 2021
Ross-shire MSP Maree Todd is moved to a new role after Nicola Sturgeon's major cabinet reshuffle

Ross-shire MSP Maree Todd is moved to a new role after Nicola Sturgeon's major cabinet reshuffle

21 May 2021

She has been appointed minister for public health, women's health and sport


Highland Council agrees to appoint deputy chief executive

19 May 2021
Highland Council agrees to appoint deputy chief executive

Highland Council agrees to appoint deputy chief executive

19 May 2021

Recruitment to the new £122K post had been delayed amid fallout from controversial education consultant appointment


MSP Kate Forbes says she is 'delighted' to retain her position as the cabinet secretary for finance and the economy

19 May 2021
MSP Kate Forbes says she is 'delighted' to retain her position as the cabinet secretary for finance and the economy

MSP Kate Forbes says she is 'delighted' to retain her position as the cabinet secretary for finance and the economy

19 May 2021

Her brief has been expanded to include economic strategy and tourism


Highland Council wants renewables to benefit the north through a Norway-style oil fund arrangement

19 May 2021
Highland Council wants renewables to benefit the north through a Norway-style oil fund arrangement

Highland Council wants renewables to benefit the north through a Norway-style oil fund arrangement

19 May 2021

Unless that is done Councillor Jimmy Gray fears the region will be 'meeting zero carbon targets with near zero benefits'


Vehicle damaged after hitting pothole – while being driven by Highland roads inspector

14 May 2021
Vehicle damaged after hitting pothole – while being driven by Highland roads inspector

Vehicle damaged after hitting pothole – while being driven by Highland roads inspector

14 May 2021

A vehicle had to be recovered after hitting a pothole on a far north road – while being driven by a Highland roads inspector.


Ross school campaign: 'This is not a matter of competing demands but a matter of basic human rights'

13 May 2021
Ross school campaign: 'This is not a matter of competing demands but a matter of basic human rights'

Ross school campaign: 'This is not a matter of competing demands but a matter of basic human rights'

13 May 2021

Replacement of St Clement's is not about competing demands but basic human rights, a parent has argued.


First Minister 'emotional' over hugs' milestone as many Covid virus restrictions set to be lifted

12 May 2021
First Minister 'emotional' over hugs' milestone as many Covid virus restrictions set to be lifted

First Minister 'emotional' over hugs' milestone as many Covid virus restrictions set to be lifted

12 May 2021

Pubs and restaurants can serve alcohol inside, people can meet indoors – and hug loved ones


First Minister announces a major lifting of Covid restrictions

11 May 2021
First Minister announces a major lifting of Covid restrictions

First Minister announces a major lifting of Covid restrictions

11 May 2021

Pubs and restaurants can serve alcohol inside, people can meet indoors and some social distancing will be suspended


Breaking News: Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross welcomes 'best ever' Highland result as he will join three other MSPs at Holyrood

08 May 2021
Breaking News: Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross welcomes 'best ever' Highland result as he will join three other MSPs at Holyrood

Breaking News: Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross welcomes 'best ever' Highland result as he will join three other MSPs at Holyrood

08 May 2021

The win came at the expense of Labour which lost one of its two seats from 2016 while the SNP and Greens held at one MSP each


Election 2021: The SNP win all three Highland constituency seats

08 May 2021
Election 2021: The SNP win all three Highland constituency seats

Election 2021: The SNP win all three Highland constituency seats

08 May 2021

SNP sweeps the Highlands with some cheer for other parties as all eyes now turn to the regional vote


Fergus Ewing holds the Inverness and Nairn seat for the SNP

07 May 2021
Fergus Ewing holds the Inverness and Nairn seat for the SNP

Fergus Ewing holds the Inverness and Nairn seat for the SNP

07 May 2021

It is the third Highland constituency seat to be held by the SNP


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