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Wind developers back renewables skills and innovation hub

Wind developers back renewables skills and innovation hub

Wind developers back renewables skills and innovation hub

02 March 2023

Floating offshore wind developers Renantis, BlueFloat Energy and Ørsted have given their backing to a skills and innovation hub in the Highlands.


Wester Ross minister hails 'enthusiasm, commitment, vision and support' in Aultbea hub development

Wester Ross minister hails 'enthusiasm, commitment, vision and support' in Aultbea hub development

Wester Ross minister hails 'enthusiasm, commitment, vision and support' in Aultbea hub development

02 March 2023

The funding will help secure the future of several local groups.


Check out the Wester Ross employers attending Gairloch Jobs Fair next week

Check out the Wester Ross employers attending Gairloch Jobs Fair next week

Check out the Wester Ross employers attending Gairloch Jobs Fair next week

01 March 2023

It's a chance for people looking for work to find out what's available – and employers having trouble filling posts to show what they can offer.


WATCH: Kate Forbes keen to see new minimum wage for carers – here's how much

WATCH: Kate Forbes keen to see new minimum wage for carers – here's how much

WATCH: Kate Forbes keen to see new minimum wage for carers – here's how much

01 March 2023

She backs £15 an hour for carers and a decentralised model for an effective National Care Service


Everything you need to know about the Black Isle Farmers' Society bursary as deadline revealed

Everything you need to know about the Black Isle Farmers' Society bursary as deadline revealed

Everything you need to know about the Black Isle Farmers' Society bursary as deadline revealed

28 February 2023

People who think they might benefit are urged to get in quick.


Ross-shire businesses up for accolades at FSB awards

Ross-shire businesses up for accolades at FSB awards

Ross-shire businesses up for accolades at FSB awards

28 February 2023

Two Ross-shire businesses have been shortlisted in this year’s FSB Scotland Celebrating Small Business Awards.


Dingwall date for public consultation on massive electricity network revamp

Dingwall date for public consultation on massive electricity network revamp

Dingwall date for public consultation on massive electricity network revamp

28 February 2023

People living in and around Strathpeffer are being urged to have their say on plans by SSEN to reinforce its onshore transmission network.


Small businesses 'backbone' of economy says Ross-based SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes

Small businesses 'backbone' of economy says Ross-based SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes

Small businesses 'backbone' of economy says Ross-based SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes

27 February 2023

The Highland MSP hit the campaign trail with a pledge over the hugely controversial deposit return scheme.


Will the Caledonian Sleeper be nationalised?

Will the Caledonian Sleeper be nationalised?

Will the Caledonian Sleeper be nationalised?

27 February 2023

Transport minister, Jenny Gilruth, is expected to make an announcement about the future of the sleeper train on Thursday.


WATCH: Ross-shire MP Ian Blackford backs Humza Yousaf for First Minister job

WATCH: Ross-shire MP Ian Blackford backs Humza Yousaf for First Minister job

WATCH: Ross-shire MP Ian Blackford backs Humza Yousaf for First Minister job

27 February 2023

The Ross-shire MP believes Humza Yousaf is better placed than Kate Forbes and Ash Regan to lead the SNP at Holyrood.


Ross MSP Kate Forbes would postpone deposit return scheme if elected First Minister

Ross MSP Kate Forbes would postpone deposit return scheme if elected First Minister

Ross MSP Kate Forbes would postpone deposit return scheme if elected First Minister

27 February 2023

The SNP leadership candidate made the announcement at Cairngorm Brewery today.


Motors: Is the Toyota Aygo X more than a city run-around?

Motors: Is the Toyota Aygo X more than a city run-around?

Motors: Is the Toyota Aygo X more than a city run-around?

26 February 2023

If you’re looking for something different in today’s car market, then this latest little offering from Toyota might just fit the bill.


Black Isle businessman wins top UK leadership award

Black Isle businessman wins top UK leadership award

Black Isle businessman wins top UK leadership award

24 February 2023

A Highland businessman who became a Scottish trade association’s youngest-ever president was honoured yesterday at a UK awards ceremony.


Inverness Airport now on strike list

Inverness Airport now on strike list

Inverness Airport now on strike list

23 February 2023

Airports across the Highlands and islands including Inverness are facing possible closure from strike action on five dates in March.


EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by 4%

EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by 4%

EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by 4%

23 February 2023

Move comes amid £54 million deficit and cost-of-living crisis


Highland coronation holiday

Highland coronation holiday

Highland coronation holiday

22 February 2023

An additional bank holiday date has been endorsed by Highland Council to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles.


Return of Ross County Gala Dinner

Return of Ross County Gala Dinner

Return of Ross County Gala Dinner

22 February 2023

Having taken a hiatus, the event is returning in style with a three-course dinner at the Kingsmills Hotel, which is not to be missed.


Alcohol marketing plans and Deposit Return Scheme will harm Highland businesses

Alcohol marketing plans and Deposit Return Scheme will harm Highland businesses

Alcohol marketing plans and Deposit Return Scheme will harm Highland businesses

21 February 2023

Changes like these are the last thing that small businesses need, says David Richardson of the FSB.


North MP's angry letter to Royal Mail

North MP's angry letter to Royal Mail

North MP's angry letter to Royal Mail

21 February 2023

North MP Drew Hendry deeply concerned over suspension of Communication Workers Union representatives across the Highlands.


WATCH: Kate Forbes clarifies her stance on gay marriage and abortion

WATCH: Kate Forbes clarifies her stance on gay marriage and abortion

WATCH: Kate Forbes clarifies her stance on gay marriage and abortion

21 February 2023

She says she bears 'absolutely no' animus to same sex couples and she would not change the law on terminations


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