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New teachers in Highlands celebrate after challenging year

22 July 2021
New teachers in Highlands celebrate after challenging year

New teachers in Highlands celebrate after challenging year

22 July 2021

The newest batch of Highland teachers gathered for a socially distanced celebration.


World's strongest brothers give new business an opening day lift

21 July 2021
World's strongest brothers give new business an opening day lift

World's strongest brothers give new business an opening day lift

21 July 2021

The world’s strongest brothers have officially opened a new state-of-the-art builder’s merchant in Inverness.


PICTURES: Supporters of mental health charity Mikeysline face fears for fundraising leap of faith

17 July 2021
PICTURES: Supporters of mental health charity Mikeysline face fears for fundraising leap of faith

PICTURES: Supporters of mental health charity Mikeysline face fears for fundraising leap of faith

17 July 2021

Staff and supporters of Highland mental health charity Mikeysline faced their fears for a fundraising challenge.


Plaque unveiling recalls World War II bomber ditching in Loch Ness

16 July 2021
Plaque unveiling recalls World War II bomber ditching in Loch Ness

Plaque unveiling recalls World War II bomber ditching in Loch Ness

16 July 2021

The ditching of a Wellington bomber in Loch Ness WWII and its subsequent discovery decades later have been recalled in the unveiling of a new plaque.


Let's talk about mental health, says sister of Highland man who took his own life

16 July 2021
Let's talk about mental health, says sister of Highland man who took his own life

Let's talk about mental health, says sister of Highland man who took his own life

16 July 2021

The sister of a man who took his own life is urging people to speak more openly about their mental health.


Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan

14 July 2021
Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan

Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan

14 July 2021

A motorhome and campervan guidance booklet has been produced to help visitors enjoy the Highlands responsibly.


Former British Legion Club to be transformed into boutique hotel amid boom in visitor accommodation developments

14 July 2021
Former British Legion Club to be transformed into boutique hotel amid boom in visitor accommodation developments

Former British Legion Club to be transformed into boutique hotel amid boom in visitor accommodation developments

14 July 2021

A former club for ex-service personnel in a prime Inverness location is the latest site set to be transformed into a boutique hotel.


Highland live music venue plans to reopen: 'It will be a cauldron of entertainment'

14 July 2021
Highland live music venue plans to reopen: 'It will be a cauldron of entertainment'

Highland live music venue plans to reopen: 'It will be a cauldron of entertainment'

14 July 2021

A popular Highland live music venue plans reopening with new look


Police launch awareness campaign after number of vehicles stolen rises amid easing of coronavirus restrictions

13 July 2021
Police launch awareness campaign after number of vehicles stolen rises amid easing of coronavirus restrictions

Police launch awareness campaign after number of vehicles stolen rises amid easing of coronavirus restrictions

13 July 2021

A rise in the numbers of vehicles being stolen has prompted Police Scotland to launch an awareness raising campaign.


Trunk roadworkers reveal impact of physical and verbal abuse from public on mental health

12 July 2021
Trunk roadworkers reveal impact of physical and verbal abuse from public on mental health

Trunk roadworkers reveal impact of physical and verbal abuse from public on mental health

12 July 2021

One in four roadworkers has suffered mental health issues following verbal or physical abuse from the public, according to new figures.


PICTURES: Students unveil art exhibition at community gallery in shopping centre

11 July 2021
PICTURES: Students unveil art exhibition at community gallery in shopping centre

PICTURES: Students unveil art exhibition at community gallery in shopping centre

11 July 2021

Work by creative arts students has been unveiled in a new exhibition in Inverness.


Army Reserve major, author and former Highland journalist takes on new role as deputy lord lieutenant

11 July 2021
Army Reserve major, author and former Highland journalist takes on new role as deputy lord lieutenant

Army Reserve major, author and former Highland journalist takes on new role as deputy lord lieutenant

11 July 2021

Former Highland journalist Mike Edwards has been appointed the deputy lord lieutenant of Dunbartonshire.


City bridge reopens after closure on health and safety grounds

11 July 2021
City bridge reopens after closure on health and safety grounds

City bridge reopens after closure on health and safety grounds

11 July 2021

A popular Highland footbridge has reopened after it was temporarily closed due to health and safety concerns.


Loch Ness paddleboard record holder sets sights on Northern Ireland and Scotland crossing

11 July 2021
Loch Ness paddleboard record holder sets sights on Northern Ireland and Scotland crossing

Loch Ness paddleboard record holder sets sights on Northern Ireland and Scotland crossing

11 July 2021

A Highland man hopes to claim a second Guinness World record by crossing the sea strait between Northern Ireland and Scotland – on a paddleboard.


Fundraising father and son hit the road

10 July 2021
Fundraising father and son hit the road

Fundraising father and son hit the road

10 July 2021

Ben Hallam (47) is cycling non-stop round NC500 to raise money for Reverse Rett while Finn (9) is running in aid of Assynt Mountain Rescue Team.


Percy the peacock returns to his Highland stamping ground

09 July 2021
Percy the peacock returns to his Highland stamping ground

Percy the peacock returns to his Highland stamping ground

09 July 2021

A peacock who ruffled the feathers of some locals in a Highland village is set to stay put regardless.


Street food zone in cultural quarter of Highland capital could provide post-pandemic shot in the arm

07 July 2021
Street food zone in cultural quarter of Highland capital could provide post-pandemic shot in the arm

Street food zone in cultural quarter of Highland capital could provide post-pandemic shot in the arm

07 July 2021

The couple behind a successful Ross-shire business have tabled exciting plans for the Highland capital's riverside area.


Outbreaks of coronavirus in care homes as cases rise rapidly in the Highlands

06 July 2021
Outbreaks of coronavirus in care homes as cases rise rapidly in the Highlands

Outbreaks of coronavirus in care homes as cases rise rapidly in the Highlands

06 July 2021

Health bosses in the Highlands have warned of a rapid rise in cases of Covid-19 across the region with more than 100 cases now notified daily.


Firefighters from six stations tackle blaze which affected four homes in Fortrose

05 July 2021
Firefighters from six stations tackle blaze which affected four homes in Fortrose

Firefighters from six stations tackle blaze which affected four homes in Fortrose

05 July 2021

Emergency services were called to a blaze last night affecting four residential properties on the Black Isle.


Consultation launched on self-directed support for social care

01 July 2021
Consultation launched on self-directed support for social care

Consultation launched on self-directed support for social care

01 July 2021

NHS Highland and Highland Council are beginning a consultation on self-directed support (SDS) for social care to ensure services meet requirements.


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