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PICTURES: Unexpected offer of help as Easter Ross community declares war on weeds

PICTURES: Unexpected offer of help as Easter Ross community declares war on weeds

PICTURES: Unexpected offer of help as Easter Ross community declares war on weeds

26 August 2023

The call went out and the Invergordon community responded in force.


Pipers and cheers herald opening of Haven Centre for young people with complex needs in the Highlands

Pipers and cheers herald opening of Haven Centre for young people with complex needs in the Highlands

Pipers and cheers herald opening of Haven Centre for young people with complex needs in the Highlands

25 August 2023

Hundreds of flag-waving children lined an Inverness road to herald the grand opening of a pioneering centre for young people with complex needs.


‘I hope they are successful,’ says Nessie sighting expert ahead of Loch Ness big watch

‘I hope they are successful,’ says Nessie sighting expert ahead of Loch Ness big watch

‘I hope they are successful,’ says Nessie sighting expert ahead of Loch Ness big watch

25 August 2023

The keeper of the Official Loch Ness Monster Register is wishing Nessie hunters good luck in their big watch this weekend.


Dingwall head's delight: 'It feels like a new chapter for the school'

Dingwall head's delight: 'It feels like a new chapter for the school'

Dingwall head's delight: 'It feels like a new chapter for the school'

25 August 2023

The head teacher of a Ross-shire primary has revealed her ambitions for the school following a solid inspector's report.


Pioneering centre for young people with complex needs in Highlands to mark formal opening

Pioneering centre for young people with complex needs in Highlands to mark formal opening

Pioneering centre for young people with complex needs in Highlands to mark formal opening

25 August 2023

A pioneering centre for young people with complex needs in the Highlands will be formally opened today.


Tributes paid to Strathpeffer community stalwart (83)

Tributes paid to Strathpeffer community stalwart (83)

Tributes paid to Strathpeffer community stalwart (83)

24 August 2023

Tributes are being paid to a stalwart of the Strathpeffer and surrounding community who has died.


£525K price tag of Wester Ross home sparks affordable housing debate

£525K price tag of Wester Ross home sparks affordable housing debate

£525K price tag of Wester Ross home sparks affordable housing debate

24 August 2023

Concerns have been raised about the affordability of housing after a Plockton three-bed house was listed for more than half a million pounds.


Rosemarkie cafe to hold BBQ fundraiser for Highland Hospice

Rosemarkie cafe to hold BBQ fundraiser for Highland Hospice

Rosemarkie cafe to hold BBQ fundraiser for Highland Hospice

24 August 2023

A Rosemarkie cafe is holding a barbecue fundraiser which will benefit Highland Hospice this Saturday.


WHAT'S ON IN ROSS-SHIRE: Rangers come calling; classic cars and green fingers

WHAT'S ON IN ROSS-SHIRE: Rangers come calling; classic cars and green fingers

WHAT'S ON IN ROSS-SHIRE: Rangers come calling; classic cars and green fingers

24 August 2023

Here's an eclectic taster of what you could do in Ross-shire this weekend...


Ross-shire support 'gives us so much hope we are not alone in resisting this dreadful invasion'

Ross-shire support 'gives us so much hope we are not alone in resisting this dreadful invasion'

Ross-shire support 'gives us so much hope we are not alone in resisting this dreadful invasion'

24 August 2023

The response to the appeal from shoppers touched hearts and fuelled hope.


Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

23 August 2023

A total of a dozen drivers were reported for speeding and other offences on the NC500 over a two-day targeted operation.


PICTURES: RNLI Invergordon crew delighted after golf day nets over £2400

PICTURES: RNLI Invergordon crew delighted after golf day nets over £2400

PICTURES: RNLI Invergordon crew delighted after golf day nets over £2400

23 August 2023

Twenty teams, made up of 80 golfers, flocked to Invergordon Golf Club for the fundraising RNLI Texas Scramble event recently.


'Energy bills will rise' without new power lines, claims renewables industry group

'Energy bills will rise' without new power lines, claims renewables industry group

'Energy bills will rise' without new power lines, claims renewables industry group

23 August 2023

A renewable energy industry trade body has said objectors who do not like the look of pylons need to understand that grid upgrades are essential.


20mph sign blunder in Ross-shire village 'erodes public confidence' in scheme

20mph sign blunder in Ross-shire village 'erodes public confidence' in scheme

20mph sign blunder in Ross-shire village 'erodes public confidence' in scheme

23 August 2023

A blunder on the installation of a new 20mph speed limit in Kyle threatens to "create confusion amongst drivers and erode community confidence".


Ross-shire v Inverness charity game to open 'state of the art' pitch at Dingwall

Ross-shire v Inverness charity game to open 'state of the art' pitch at Dingwall

Ross-shire v Inverness charity game to open 'state of the art' pitch at Dingwall

23 August 2023

The game will be played in Dingwall next Wednesday.


Ross and Cromarty Pipes and Drums band crowned champion of champions

Ross and Cromarty Pipes and Drums band crowned champion of champions

Ross and Cromarty Pipes and Drums band crowned champion of champions

22 August 2023

The champion of champions title is based on consistently good showings at events throughout the season.


'It's almost hard to believe the transformation': Ullapool's 'derelict' play park gets £100k makeover

'It's almost hard to believe the transformation': Ullapool's 'derelict' play park gets £100k makeover

'It's almost hard to believe the transformation': Ullapool's 'derelict' play park gets £100k makeover

22 August 2023

Ullapool's Quay Street park has received a £100k refurbishment after being in dire need of repairs for many years.


Highland camera club tees up new season as fresh Easter Ross members snapped up

Highland camera club tees up new season as fresh Easter Ross members snapped up

Highland camera club tees up new season as fresh Easter Ross members snapped up

22 August 2023

A camera club's flit has helped it attract new members.


Tain pub raises £1000 for mental health charity Mikeysline

Tain pub raises £1000 for mental health charity Mikeysline

Tain pub raises £1000 for mental health charity Mikeysline

22 August 2023

Tain's Star Inn pub has raised more than £1000 for Highland mental health charity Mikeysline to help people "realise they aren't alone".


PICTURE FLASHBACK: 400-plus turn out for Great Wilderness Challenge in Wester Ross

PICTURE FLASHBACK: 400-plus turn out for Great Wilderness Challenge in Wester Ross

PICTURE FLASHBACK: 400-plus turn out for Great Wilderness Challenge in Wester Ross

21 August 2023

An event which has raised over £4.2m for local charities since 1986 attracted more than 400 walkers and runners for its latest successful outing.


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