Emergency services are in attendance, the A862 is closed in both directions, the A833 is also closed as far as Kiltarlity.
Six fire engine crews from Lairg, Dornoch, Invergordon, Dingwall and Inverness tackled the blaze - no animals or people were injured.
But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.
The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.
Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.
One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.
Jacqui Waring worked with NHS Highland to deliver improvements after her son Will Ogilvy took his own life aged just 28.
Jacqui Waring worked with NHS Highland to deliver improvements after her son Will Ogilvy took his own aged just 28.
She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others.’
Fergus Ewing warns ‘never make the same mistake twice when you can make it five or six times and be sure’.
Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.
Edward Mountain argues the current prison should remain open even after £209m HMP Highland is finished.
Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.
Bid for a license to increase opening hours to 1am and let non-members drink there.
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Edward Mountain and Fergus Ewing fear that losing services leads to ‘adverse outcomes’ for patients.
Maggie Cunningham and Dr Jim McCormick will head up the £870,000 poverty and equality commission.
She joins Kate Forbes and Emma Roddick in the Highland constituency races.
Exactly one year away from the vote we look at what the region wants and what could change.
Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.