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£50k mark passed in race to save Alness Heritage Centre - but more work to do

£50k mark passed in race to save Alness Heritage Centre - but more work to do

£50k mark passed in race to save Alness Heritage Centre - but more work to do

23 May 2025

Efforts to save an important community hub have reached an important milestone as fundraisers continue in a race to secure funds for vital repairs.


North Kessock community transform ‘overgrown’ area into new sensory garden

North Kessock community transform ‘overgrown’ area into new sensory garden

North Kessock community transform ‘overgrown’ area into new sensory garden

23 May 2025

A North Kessock community have transformed what was previously an “unattractive and overgrown area” into a well-loved space.


Young Kyle musicians welcome Waverley paddle steamer to Lochalsh

Young Kyle musicians welcome Waverley paddle steamer to Lochalsh

Young Kyle musicians welcome Waverley paddle steamer to Lochalsh

22 May 2025

Young musicians in Kyle have welcomed in the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley, with a piece of traditional Highland culture.


Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

Joke shop legend Nancy Rattray immortalised in new Victorian Market plaques

22 May 2025

An Inverness ‘legend’ who brought joy to generations has been immortalised in the same Victorian Market she was an integral part of for decades.


Pollution claims after fisherman catches dead prawns ‘smelling of bleach’

Pollution claims after fisherman catches dead prawns ‘smelling of bleach’

Pollution claims after fisherman catches dead prawns ‘smelling of bleach’

22 May 2025

Claims of a “serious pollution incident” in a Wester Ross loch have been made, after a fisherman reported catching dead prawns “smelling of bleach”.


Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

22 May 2025

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.


NC500 village gets its very own coffee roastery after hobby turns into business

NC500 village gets its very own coffee roastery after hobby turns into business

NC500 village gets its very own coffee roastery after hobby turns into business

22 May 2025

A Wester Ross village on the NC500 is waking waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee, thanks to a new local business with big ambitions.


Ullapool artist named as finalist for prestigious award

Ullapool artist named as finalist for prestigious award

Ullapool artist named as finalist for prestigious award

21 May 2025

A young Ullapool artist has been named as a finalist for a prestigious art award.


Curtains up at new Black Isle picture house

Curtains up at new Black Isle picture house

Curtains up at new Black Isle picture house

21 May 2025

Eilean Dubh Care Home in Fortrose has officially opened a new picture house, Chanonry View, offering residents a dedicated space to enjoy films.


£10,000 donation boosts children’s care at Raigmore Hospital

£10,000 donation boosts children’s care at Raigmore Hospital

£10,000 donation boosts children’s care at Raigmore Hospital

21 May 2025

A Highland roofing business is supporting two initiatives at Raigmore Hospital’s Children's Unit, through a £10,000 donation to The Archie Foundation.


Dingwall butcher with links to Scottish regional title

Dingwall butcher with links to Scottish regional title

Dingwall butcher with links to Scottish regional title

21 May 2025

Fraser Brothers Family Butchers in Dingwall has been crowned regional champion in the Scottish Pork Sausage Championships 2025.


Wheels of Hope: STRIDE to Shine returns in support of HALO

Wheels of Hope: STRIDE to Shine returns in support of HALO

Wheels of Hope: STRIDE to Shine returns in support of HALO

20 May 2025

Eastgate Shopping Centre, in partnership with Highland Action for Little Ones (HALO), has launched Wheels of Hope 2025.


Strathpeffer to throw open garden gates for worthy causes in August

Strathpeffer to throw open garden gates for worthy causes in August

Strathpeffer to throw open garden gates for worthy causes in August

20 May 2025

Strathpeffer is set to draw upon its past for this year’s edition of StrathPetal, which will see locals throw open their garden gates.


Pair rescued from water off Gairloch

Pair rescued from water off Gairloch

Pair rescued from water off Gairloch

20 May 2025

Two men fishing from a kayak-type boat off Gairloch ended up in the water and had to be rescued on Monday of this week


Alness A9 disruption warning as police help escort ‘abnormal load’

Alness A9 disruption warning as police help escort ‘abnormal load’

Alness A9 disruption warning as police help escort ‘abnormal load’

20 May 2025

Police have warned of disruption between Nigg, Alness and Strathrory Wind Farm today (May 20) due to escorting an “abnormal load”.


Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI showcase stunning craft skills

Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI showcase stunning craft skills

Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI showcase stunning craft skills

19 May 2025

An array of crafting talent was on show at the Findon Hall in Culbokie, when it played host to the 2025 Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI Handcrafts Show.


Young footballers reach fundraising target for Irish Supercup after 350-mile cycle

Young footballers reach fundraising target for Irish Supercup after 350-mile cycle

Young footballers reach fundraising target for Irish Supercup after 350-mile cycle

19 May 2025

Young Ross County players have reached their target to fund a once-in-a-lifetime football festival trip to Northern Ireland this summer.


Journalist Lesley Riddoch to bring Denmark documentary screening to Tain

Journalist Lesley Riddoch to bring Denmark documentary screening to Tain

Journalist Lesley Riddoch to bring Denmark documentary screening to Tain

19 May 2025

Award-winning journalist, Lesley Riddoch is set to visit Tain with a special screening of “Denmark: The State of Happiness” followed by a Q&A session.


Strictly Come Dancing star wowed by Inverness’s community spirit at Strictly Inverness

Strictly Come Dancing star wowed by Inverness’s community spirit at Strictly Inverness

Strictly Come Dancing star wowed by Inverness’s community spirit at Strictly Inverness

19 May 2025

Inverness’s incredible community spirit has been hailed by Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden after she was guest judge at Strictly Inverness.


Highland author teams up with husband for illustrated children’s book launch

Highland author teams up with husband for illustrated children’s book launch

Highland author teams up with husband for illustrated children’s book launch

19 May 2025

Five Little Doggies is set for a big local launch later this month and is already proving a hit half a world away.


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