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Wind developers back renewables skills and innovation hub

Wind developers back renewables skills and innovation hub

Wind developers back renewables skills and innovation hub

02 March 2023

Floating offshore wind developers Renantis, BlueFloat Energy and Ørsted have given their backing to a skills and innovation hub in the Highlands.


8 stories you should know about for LGBT+ History Month

8 stories you should know about for LGBT+ History Month

8 stories you should know about for LGBT+ History Month

28 February 2023

As LGBT+ History Month draws to a close with February giving way to March, here are some Highland stories through history that you should know about.


Has Thor made it to the west coast of Scotland – and what should you do if you see the monster walrus?

Has Thor made it to the west coast of Scotland – and what should you do if you see the monster walrus?

Has Thor made it to the west coast of Scotland – and what should you do if you see the monster walrus?

27 February 2023

This is the first report of a walrus in the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust.


Will the Caledonian Sleeper be nationalised?

Will the Caledonian Sleeper be nationalised?

Will the Caledonian Sleeper be nationalised?

27 February 2023

Transport minister, Jenny Gilruth, is expected to make an announcement about the future of the sleeper train on Thursday.


New book by Rosehall author Dave Goulder tells tale of 'rebel hostel' that was a magnet for musicians and mountaineers

New book by Rosehall author Dave Goulder tells tale of 'rebel hostel' that was a magnet for musicians and mountaineers

New book by Rosehall author Dave Goulder tells tale of 'rebel hostel' that was a magnet for musicians and mountaineers

26 February 2023

Dave Goulder has published a new book about his time running Glen Cottage in Torridon.


Highland MSP talks of her own mental health struggles at charity celebration

Highland MSP talks of her own mental health struggles at charity celebration

Highland MSP talks of her own mental health struggles at charity celebration

24 February 2023

A Highland MSP cast light on her own mental health issues while hosting a parliamentary event celebrating the 50th anniversary of a Scottish charity.


Return of Ross County Gala Dinner

Return of Ross County Gala Dinner

Return of Ross County Gala Dinner

22 February 2023

Having taken a hiatus, the event is returning in style with a three-course dinner at the Kingsmills Hotel, which is not to be missed.


Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

22 February 2023

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Shirley-Anne Somerville has outlined support for pupils during industrial action in an open letter.


New partnership for Caledonian Sleeper

New partnership for Caledonian Sleeper

New partnership for Caledonian Sleeper

16 February 2023

Visit Inverness Loch Ness and Serco Caledonian Sleeper have announced a new partnership to encourage sustainable travel to the Highlands.


WEATHER ALERT: Strong winds could cause disruption in Highands

WEATHER ALERT: Strong winds could cause disruption in Highands

WEATHER ALERT: Strong winds could cause disruption in Highands

15 February 2023

Strong winds could cause disruption across the Highlands later this week, weather watchers have warned.


MSP urges Highlanders to donate after Syria–Türkiye earthquake death toll rises to 30,000

MSP urges Highlanders to donate after Syria–Türkiye earthquake death toll rises to 30,000

MSP urges Highlanders to donate after Syria–Türkiye earthquake death toll rises to 30,000

13 February 2023

MSP Maree Todd is urging people to donate to emergency relief charities, as Türkiye–Syria earthquake death toll rises to 30,000.


Journalist and researcher team up for Parkinson's podcast

Journalist and researcher team up for Parkinson's podcast

Journalist and researcher team up for Parkinson's podcast

12 February 2023

A new podcast series aims to highlight new research opportunities for people living with Parkinson’s.


Nicky Marr: I’m warming myself, rather than the house

Nicky Marr: I’m warming myself, rather than the house

Nicky Marr: I’m warming myself, rather than the house

08 February 2023

As I write this, I’m wearing three layers and a scarf, with a hot water bottle stuffed up my jumper.


From the Archives: Applecross peninsula was a true sanctuary

From the Archives: Applecross peninsula was a true sanctuary

From the Archives: Applecross peninsula was a true sanctuary

05 February 2023

The peninsula of Applecross has a rich and storied history and was once a sanctuary in more ways than one.


Why this Easter Ross teacher is happy to be out of the classroom for fresh challenge

Why this Easter Ross teacher is happy to be out of the classroom for fresh challenge

Why this Easter Ross teacher is happy to be out of the classroom for fresh challenge

02 February 2023

A teacher familiar to countless pupils at an Easter Ross high school is ready for a fresh challenge.


Raise a dram as GlenWyvis Distillery whisky by-product used by Highland beauty firm

Raise a dram as GlenWyvis Distillery whisky by-product used by Highland beauty firm

Raise a dram as GlenWyvis Distillery whisky by-product used by Highland beauty firm

02 February 2023

GlenWyvis Distillery in Dingwall has been helping the research by Robert Gordon University's (RGU) School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences.


40 million people read local news media every month

40 million people read local news media every month

40 million people read local news media every month

02 February 2023

Forty million people now read local news media in print and digital every month.


2100 jobs at risk across Tesco stores

2100 jobs at risk across Tesco stores

2100 jobs at risk across Tesco stores

31 January 2023

The supermarket giant has announced a number of changes today.


Over half of businesses increasing employees wages

Over half of businesses increasing employees wages

Over half of businesses increasing employees wages

27 January 2023

A recent survey shows how employers are responding to the cost-of-living crisis, and the toll it is taking on business leaders mental health.


SHINTY - Tain hosts draw for first round of MacTavish Cup

SHINTY - Tain hosts draw for first round of MacTavish Cup

SHINTY - Tain hosts draw for first round of MacTavish Cup

23 January 2023

Good draws for local teams.


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