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KAYAKERS and canoeists are being urged to get back on the water with caution and to keep clear of man-made structures at hydro power sites.

Highland supporters of a leading cancer charity have organised an online auction to support it during the coronavirus crisis.

A COUNCIL scheme designed to encourage active travel and social distancing has sparked outrage in Ross-shire's county town.

Organisers of the XpoNorth event hope this year's online event will help businesses consider innovative new ways to bounce back from coronavirus.

Highland Council is aiming to get all pupils back to school on August 12 - with Plans B and C waiting in the wings.

FOREST car parks in the Highlands will begin a phased reopening from tomorrow onwards, as Covid-19 travel restrictions begin to ease.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has made a string of significant announcements on Covid-19.

FOUR days have now passed since the NHS Highland area last reported a positive test for Covid-19.

Parents and pupils will have to wait to hear what Highland Council will do about the return of education after problems forced a meeting offline.

Biggest line-up to date is promised

MANY mountain shelters in the Highlands and beyond will remain closed until further notice, walkers have been warned.

Highland Hospice will receive £792,000 from the Scottish Government.

HIGHLAND schools are planning for three scenarios for reopening which are likely to cost around £12 million.

The search is on to find the best home gym created during the cornavirus lockdown.

ONE of Lochalsh's most famous landmarks will not be reopening its doors to tourists before August 5 at the earliest, it has warned.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that the weekly death toll from Covid-19 has shrunk for the ninth week in a row.

THE Highlands have now gone three days without confirming any fresh Covid-19 cases.

There has been one new death registered in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 in the past week.

HOLIDAY accommodation providers in the Highlands are being urged to make sure their private water supplies are safe to drink as sector reopens.

BUILDERS in Scotland have reported the most significant decrease of all the home nations in workload, enquiries and expected workload.