Community

Dr Roland Spencer-Jones, formerly a local GP, returned to give a talk entitled Map Making in the Scottish 18th century.

A Black Isle Christmas Singalong will help to raise funds for a lifesaving RNLI crew later this month.

The lights switch on has become a local tradition, attracting visitors during what is a traditionally quieter time of the year for the tourist trade.

Applications are being invited in particular from areas the firm operates, or has operated, in – including Fortrose, Muir of Ord, Tain and Ullapool.

132 boxes filled to the brim of essential long life foods and cash donations on top.

'I am struck by the apparent assumption on all sides that all infrastructure in the Highlands is primarily for corporate profit at local's expense.'

Delicasea Fish and Chips on West Shore St in Ullapool won Best Fish Supper for North at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards on November 13.

A Strathpeffer store found at one of the spa village's most historic landmarks has become a donation point for the community's sharing larder.

AN Easter Ross community has set the scene for a Christmas market on Saturday.

A man who suffered a horrendous injury in a freak accident on a major Ross-shire route has thanked the unsung heroes who sprang to his aid.

Chris Mather says it should be as good as 'Somerset House, a Saatchi Gallery, it is a Harry Potter all together wrapped up in one.'

The Stornoway favourites taken residency at the old Parlett’s newsagents in Ullapool for their merchandise pop-up shop over the festive season.

SSEN announced today that reports have now been produced following the first round of consultation on its proposals.

An Invergordon boy (10) has baked 180 cakes to raise money for a local charity's Christmas drive to help less fortunate kids.

It's the most unusual of the magnificent trees included on a best seven list for the United Kingdom.

The first commercial tenant for a major city centre redevelopment project has been announced, nine months after building work was completed.

The level-crossing on an Easter Ross road that was the scene of a collision between a train and car last week 'was functioning correctly'.

"This is very disappointing. There has been absolutely no warning of this change."

A guide to some of what's coming up in Ross-shire in the coming days. Got something to share? Read on...

Nicky Grant said after a crunch meeting: 'I hope as parents and carers you will join us in supporting the school moving forward.'