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Easter Ross school closed due to utilities issue, Highland Council confirms

Easter Ross school closed due to utilities issue, Highland Council confirms

Easter Ross school closed due to utilities issue, Highland Council confirms

13 January 2025

Highland Council said it was closed due to a power/heating/water issue.


SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

13 January 2025

Flood warnings are in place for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel.


Which of these 12 Ross-shire Journal pictures from past year is your favourite?

Which of these 12 Ross-shire Journal pictures from past year is your favourite?

Which of these 12 Ross-shire Journal pictures from past year is your favourite?

11 January 2025

How many of these pictures and stories from the past 12 months do you remember - and who do you recognise?


Work on A9 near Tore sparks BEAR Scotland warning of significant disruption with north and south lane closures

Work on A9 near Tore sparks BEAR Scotland warning of significant disruption with north and south lane closures

Work on A9 near Tore sparks BEAR Scotland warning of significant disruption with north and south lane closures

11 January 2025

The agency also issued a warning that starting early next month there will be further disruption south of Drumochter.


-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025

Severe weather was causing chaos for some Highland rail services on Saturday, after temperatures in parts of the region plunged to -20C overnight.


Catwalk for a Cause fashion show helps ‘take control back’ over self-image issues

Catwalk for a Cause fashion show helps ‘take control back’ over self-image issues

Catwalk for a Cause fashion show helps ‘take control back’ over self-image issues

10 January 2025

The Catwalk for a Cause fashion show raises funds for Highland Hospice and gives a platform for those experiencing the cancer journey.


Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

10 January 2025

Seven of nine Highland League fixtures set to be played tomorrow have been postponed.


Police Scotland probe report of two more lynx on the loose near Highlands town

Police Scotland probe report of two more lynx on the loose near Highlands town

Police Scotland probe report of two more lynx on the loose near Highlands town

10 January 2025

Two more lynx spotted where two of the cats were captured yesterday


Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

10 January 2025

Thousands of Highland school and nursery children are set for another day at home as the cold snap continues.


Ross-shire and Sutherland bus services hit by heavy snow

Ross-shire and Sutherland bus services hit by heavy snow

Ross-shire and Sutherland bus services hit by heavy snow

10 January 2025

Bus services parts of Ross-shire and Sutherland are facing delays and cancellations today after fresh overnight snowfalls.


Heartening response to Black Isle schoolgirl’s give back Strathpuffer fundraiser

Heartening response to Black Isle schoolgirl’s give back Strathpuffer fundraiser

Heartening response to Black Isle schoolgirl’s give back Strathpuffer fundraiser

09 January 2025

Fundraiser soars over £4500 mark as well-wishers flock to support Black Isle girl’s give back Strathpuffer effort.


UHI Inverness campuses to remain shut on Friday amid snow and ice warning

UHI Inverness campuses to remain shut on Friday amid snow and ice warning

UHI Inverness campuses to remain shut on Friday amid snow and ice warning

09 January 2025

Inverness Campus will remain closed to students for a second day on Friday, UHI Inverness has confirmed amid further weather warnings for the region.


Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025

The Met Office has extended a snow & ice warning into Friday for the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire. It follows widespread disruption on Thursday.


Homes will be without water for hours after burst main

Homes will be without water for hours after burst main

Homes will be without water for hours after burst main

09 January 2025

A burst water main which has left multiple streets in Tain without water, is expected to take hours to repair.


Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

09 January 2025

Two lynx that sparked a police alert after being illegally released in the Highlands have been safely captured by wildlife conservationists.


Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

09 January 2025

Around 20,000 school pupils and nursery children in the Highland Council area are staying at home today after heavy snow overnight forced closures.


Snow wipes out all school and commuter bus services in Highland area

Snow wipes out all school and commuter bus services in Highland area

Snow wipes out all school and commuter bus services in Highland area

09 January 2025

Bus services over large parts of the Highland are cancelled this morning after heavy overnight snowfalls.


A835 ‘essential repairs’ to take place later this month

A835 ‘essential repairs’ to take place later this month

A835 ‘essential repairs’ to take place later this month

08 January 2025

The works will see essential repair works to the south underpass beneath the A835, and a temporary footpath closure.


WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

08 January 2025

Snow showers and ice will bring further disruption to travel in the Highlands and Moray as a yellow weather warning has been extended.


‘Bridge issue’ road closure inspection delayed by Arctic cold snap

‘Bridge issue’ road closure inspection delayed by Arctic cold snap

‘Bridge issue’ road closure inspection delayed by Arctic cold snap

08 January 2025

High water levels and continuing bad weather are hampering efforts to inspect a road bridge that has been closed to traffic since the weekend.


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