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A new search for Nessie will take place in Loch Ness this May - after the Loch Ness Centre announced plans for upgraded tech to scour below the waves.

The problems posed by the Highlands’ 516-mile NC500 route are undeniably tricky – and almost everyone has very strong opinions about it.

Fergus began his pipe band career with Ross and Cromarty Pipes and Drums School in 2015.

Kind-hearted Black Isle locals have delivered a hand-wrapped daffodils to every resident in Cromarty, to mark five years since the Covid-19 pandemic.

On one hand, tourism from the NC500 is vital to the Highland economy, but on the other hand, many communities feel they are at breaking point.

Callous thieves have left a groundbreaking Inverness charity climbing centre with a whopping £2500 bill after a break-in.

‘For 50 years, Balintore Community Fire Station has stood as a beacon of protection and service.’

Ross-shire filmmaking talent has been recognised after youngsters from Gairloch and Dingwall won titles in the prestigious FilmG competition.

As the North Coast 500 marks its 10th anniversary, our podcast discusses the issues that the popular route have brought, as well as the benefits.

More than 3000 of you have now done your bit to boost blood supplies across Highland and Moray since we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.

Communities on the Black Isle have demonstrated their support for the people of Ukraine by donating thousands of food, medical and hygiene items.

Teamwork was the key to a great night of camaraderie in Ross-shire’s county town.

Applecross residents started a major tree-planting project this week as part of the community’s efforts to support biodiversity and carbon capture.

Roadworks are set to take place on the A9 between the Longman Roundabout and Raigmore Interchange from tonight.

The yarn-bombing group have once again taken to the county town’s High Street, sharing their colourful knits to mark World Book Day celebrations.

It was a busy week in the courts.

Ross-shire through the Lens puts your pictures in the frame each week. What would you like to share?

Hundreds of besotted couples flocked to Eden Court at the weekend for the return of the ever popular Highland Wedding Fair.

127 dancers from across the Highlands and Orkney gathered for a dance festival on Saturday, March 1 at Keiss Hall.

Dramatic drone footage has emerged showing the devastation caused by a fire in Inverness last night, and the narrow escape for neighbouring buildings.