Community

He turned heads on the Black Isle and was one of many that sprang up across the county last week.

A new report has shown that over 30,500 homes in the Highland Council area face one or more forms of housing need.

The report highlighted the "need to build leadership skills" in the school, as well as praising the "caring and supportive environment" for learning.

Proposed spending on roads across a swathe of Ross-shire has been agreed at a Highland Council area committee.

People living in an Easter Ross community are being urged to have their say on the fate of a bust bought for £5 and now worth over £2.5million.

A dog was blown over the edge of a steep slope on one of Ross-shire's iconic peaks today as its owner returned from the summit in poor conditions.

Community minded folk in Ross-shire are being urged to consider putting themselves forward for community councils that have fallen into abeyance.

An A9 road improvement scheme in Easter Ross is due to resume on Wednesday with a convoy system in place while work is being under way.

Police Scotland has warned drivers to travel only if necessary after Storm Isha brought strong winds overnight.

"It's been all fun and games for us today but remember our veterans who may not just be so lucky, and have nowhere warm to sleep tonight."

Dingwall Community Council said the response from the community has been 'heart warming'.

A planning application to build 28 new houses in Conon Bridge has been approved by Highland Council.

A look back into the Ross-shire Journal old files - snippets from a century, 40 and 25 years ago. What can you remember?

The proposals will be considered by a Highland Council area committee next week.

Book lovers are being promised the high calibre of author they had become accustomed to during the Ullapool festival down the years.

Like it was for most people, wintry weather disrupted this week's plans.

NHS Highland have praised their Ross-shire community nurses and social care workers for their dedication despite the severe weather conditions.

A cycle enthusiast who took on the Strathpuffer to raise awareness of a 'silent killer' experienced a rollercoaster of emotions on an epic ride.

Twins Kaeden and Lachlan Thomas (15), found themself with spare time on their hands after the closure of Invergordon Academy.

Ross-shire care home residents didn't let the frosty weather freeze their spirits.