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Well-known Dingwall food shop extends opening hours

Well-known Dingwall food shop extends opening hours

Well-known Dingwall food shop extends opening hours

17 August 2020

An award-winning shop in Ross-shire's county town is extending its opening hours, it announced today.


Supermarket giant's Ross stores to host food charity collections

Supermarket giant's Ross stores to host food charity collections

Supermarket giant's Ross stores to host food charity collections

17 August 2020

A RETAIL giant's Ross-shire supermarkets are to host extra summer food collections to help those in need.


New Covid-19 infection reported in NHS Highland area

New Covid-19 infection reported in NHS Highland area

New Covid-19 infection reported in NHS Highland area

17 August 2020

ONE new positive test for Covid-19 was recorded in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.


Black Isle museum puts bright face on future as it thanks supporters

Black Isle museum puts bright face on future as it thanks supporters

Black Isle museum puts bright face on future as it thanks supporters

17 August 2020

Stalwarts at an acclaimed Black Isle museum have paid tribute to supporters who backed it over the last year and the difference that has made.


Top tips to keep you and your pet free of tick and flea menace

 Top tips to keep you and your pet free of tick and flea menace

Top tips to keep you and your pet free of tick and flea menace

16 August 2020

Devoid of predators like lions and tigers, the countryside we're currently so attracted to is not without its dangers.


Outside drinks not allowed at city pub

Outside drinks not allowed at city pub

Outside drinks not allowed at city pub

16 August 2020

A CITY publican says he has been left baffled after Highland Council rejected a bid for four tables on the pavement outside his premises.


VisitScotland chairman: 'I’d rather deal with the problems of success than the problems of having no tourists'

VisitScotland chairman: 'I’d rather deal with the problems of success than the problems of having no tourists'

VisitScotland chairman: 'I’d rather deal with the problems of success than the problems of having no tourists'

16 August 2020

VisitScotland chairman and former Easter Ross MP Lord Thurso tells of his dismay at irresponsible tourism and outlines hopes for future.


No new recorded coronavirus cases in Highlands for second day running

No new recorded coronavirus cases in Highlands for second day running

No new recorded coronavirus cases in Highlands for second day running

16 August 2020

There have been no additional confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Highlands in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.


Coronavirus clouds prompt Easter Ross group's Sunshine on Leith postponement

Coronavirus clouds prompt Easter Ross group's Sunshine on Leith postponement

Coronavirus clouds prompt Easter Ross group's Sunshine on Leith postponement

16 August 2020

An Easter Ross musical group which delighted with an Elvis-inspired show back in March has rescheduled proposed follow-up, Sunshine on Leith.


Children at Work: clearing litter menace from Ross-shire lay-bys

Children at Work: clearing litter menace from Ross-shire lay-bys

Children at Work: clearing litter menace from Ross-shire lay-bys

16 August 2020

Eco-minded youngsters have urged the public to take their rubbish home with them after removing another 15.5kg of waste during a lay-by litter-pick.


'If nothing changes, what makes us special will be destroyed'

'If nothing changes, what makes us special will be destroyed'

'If nothing changes, what makes us special will be destroyed'

16 August 2020

A Ross-shire community struggling to cope with an influx of visitors has imposed emergency measures to help it through 'the perfect storm'.


Why bans on camping are not the answer to Highland challenges

Why bans on camping are not the answer to Highland challenges

Why bans on camping are not the answer to Highland challenges

16 August 2020

As the north of Scotland tries to deal with an influx of visiting campers, Mountaineering Scotland CEO Stuart Younie looks at how to tackle the issues


Ross-shire head: 'Our pupils are now receiving the awards they deserve'

Ross-shire head: 'Our pupils are now receiving the awards they deserve'

Ross-shire head: 'Our pupils are now receiving the awards they deserve'

16 August 2020

A dramatic U-turn over downgraded exam results given to hundreds of pupils across Ross-shire has been welcomed.


CalMac customers' 'thumbs-up' for virus response

CalMac customers' 'thumbs-up' for virus response

CalMac customers' 'thumbs-up' for virus response

16 August 2020

WEST coast ferry operator CalMac has scored highly with its customers for its response to the Covid crisis.


PICTURES: Trip down Great Wilderness Challenge memory lane

PICTURES: Trip down Great Wilderness Challenge memory lane

PICTURES: Trip down Great Wilderness Challenge memory lane

15 August 2020

Take a look back at pictures showing why the Great Wilderness Challenge – which would have been today – has become such a popular event.


Gutted Great Wilderness Challenge was cancelled? Then sign up for 2021 event today!

Gutted Great Wilderness Challenge was cancelled? Then sign up for 2021 event today!

Gutted Great Wilderness Challenge was cancelled? Then sign up for 2021 event today!

15 August 2020

Entries for the biggest single-day fundraising event in Ross-shire – which would have been held today – are already open for next year.


PICTURES: Winners in Ross-shire horticultural society's quirky online competition revealed

PICTURES: Winners in Ross-shire horticultural society's quirky online competition revealed

PICTURES: Winners in Ross-shire horticultural society's quirky online competition revealed

15 August 2020

Delighted members of the Black Isle Horticultural Society have praised the public’s response to a series of lockdown growing challenges.


Coronavirus crisis won't stop Dingwall drama enthusiasts take 'stage'

Coronavirus crisis won't stop Dingwall drama enthusiasts take 'stage'

Coronavirus crisis won't stop Dingwall drama enthusiasts take 'stage'

15 August 2020

Determined Dingwall drama buffs who found a way to rehearse during lockdown will bring a classic to the great outdoors in Ross-shire.


No new recorded coronavirus cases in Highlands

No new recorded coronavirus cases in Highlands

No new recorded coronavirus cases in Highlands

15 August 2020

There have been no additional confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Highlands in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.


Knockback over coronavirus business help bid could cost Ross-shire accommodation provider her livelihood

Knockback over coronavirus business help bid could cost Ross-shire accommodation provider her livelihood

Knockback over coronavirus business help bid could cost Ross-shire accommodation provider her livelihood

15 August 2020

A devastated bed and breakfast owner fears she could be forced to close and sell her family home after missing out on Covid-19 assistance – by a day.


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