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Dingwall Primary School stays closed due to bad weather

Dingwall Primary School stays closed due to bad weather

Dingwall Primary School stays closed due to bad weather

18 January 2023

It's another snow day for hundreds of pupils in the county town.


‘Our staff should be commended’ says Highland Council leader

‘Our staff should be commended’ says Highland Council leader

‘Our staff should be commended’ says Highland Council leader

17 January 2023

Council leader Raymond Bremner vows to protect jobs and communities from budget cuts.


Highland Council confirms that all schools will be closed during strike action

Highland Council confirms that all schools will be closed during strike action

Highland Council confirms that all schools will be closed during strike action

17 January 2023

The EIS union yesterday announced 16 days of rolling strike action which would affect each of the country's 32 local authority areas.


'Difficult' conditions on roads flagged by Highland Council as region braces for blizzards

'Difficult' conditions on roads flagged by Highland Council as region braces for blizzards

'Difficult' conditions on roads flagged by Highland Council as region braces for blizzards

17 January 2023

The area has been hit by snow and ice amid an amber weather warning and around 150 school closures.


UPDATE: More than 150 Highland schools closed due to bad weather

UPDATE: More than 150 Highland schools closed due to bad weather

UPDATE: More than 150 Highland schools closed due to bad weather

17 January 2023

Heavy snow across the region has seen classes cancelled for thousands of pupils across the Highlands.


School closures across Highlands hit thousands of pupils

School closures across Highlands hit thousands of pupils

School closures across Highlands hit thousands of pupils

17 January 2023

There's a very long weather-related casualty list of school closures across the region today.


'Tricky morning' on Highland roads and thousands off kids hit by school closures

'Tricky morning' on Highland roads and thousands off kids hit by school closures

'Tricky morning' on Highland roads and thousands off kids hit by school closures

17 January 2023

Thousands of school pupils will be off today amid a ongoing bad weather.


All Highland schools set to close on strike day

All Highland schools set to close on strike day

All Highland schools set to close on strike day

16 January 2023

Thousands of pupils are likely to be impacted when teachers go on strike on January 31.


Wester Ross primary uses picture power to get closure message across

Wester Ross primary uses picture power to get closure message across

Wester Ross primary uses picture power to get closure message across

16 January 2023

It was amongst many schools forced to either close or partially close today.


Overnight temperature dips to -7C and heavy snow create issues on Highland routes

Overnight temperature dips to -7C and heavy snow create issues on Highland routes

Overnight temperature dips to -7C and heavy snow create issues on Highland routes

16 January 2023

Sub-zero overnight temperatures and 'a good covering of snow' have created challenging driving conditions in parts of Ross-shire.


Launch of Spirit:360 artists digital platform for the Highlands

Launch of Spirit:360 artists digital platform for the Highlands

Launch of Spirit:360 artists digital platform for the Highlands

16 January 2023

Today marks the official launch of the Spirit:360 digital platform of more than 60 artists.


Ross-shire secondary on hunt for full-time music teacher

Ross-shire secondary on hunt for full-time music teacher

Ross-shire secondary on hunt for full-time music teacher

16 January 2023

The job advert is being shared by the Black Isle secondary.


UPDATE: Hundreds of Highland pupils off school as weather takes its toll

UPDATE: Hundreds of Highland pupils off school as weather takes its toll

UPDATE: Hundreds of Highland pupils off school as weather takes its toll

16 January 2023

Hundreds of Highland pupils stay at home as weather takes toll


Buses to charge up at Highland harbour site

Buses to charge up at Highland harbour site

Buses to charge up at Highland harbour site

14 January 2023

An electric bus charging hub can be built in the city after Highland Council granted planning permission for a site within port authority land.


Beauly campervan bid could tap North Coast 500 traffic

Beauly campervan bid could tap North Coast 500 traffic

Beauly campervan bid could tap North Coast 500 traffic

11 January 2023

Proposals have been lodged to develop a camper van park in Beauly on the route of the North Coast 500.


Residents seeks flooding assurances over Easter Ross new school build

Residents seeks flooding assurances over Easter Ross new school build

Residents seeks flooding assurances over Easter Ross new school build

11 January 2023

The contractor behind a new school build in Easter Ross is being asked for assurances over potential flooding issues.


PICTURES: Sneak peek behind the hoardings as Inverness Castle is transformed

PICTURES: Sneak peek behind the hoardings as Inverness Castle is transformed

PICTURES: Sneak peek behind the hoardings as Inverness Castle is transformed

10 January 2023

Moves to transform Inverness Castle’s historic spaces into a world class visitor attraction are gathering pace.


'Gem' of a Ross-shire village in spotlight for conservation area appraisal

'Gem' of a Ross-shire village in spotlight for conservation area appraisal

'Gem' of a Ross-shire village in spotlight for conservation area appraisal

09 January 2023

Public can read the document online or at a number of local buildings and a drop-in session is planned at an iconic Strathpeffer venue this month.


Heavy sleet and snow triggers road treatment in Wester Ross

Heavy sleet and snow triggers road treatment in Wester Ross

Heavy sleet and snow triggers road treatment in Wester Ross

09 January 2023

Heavy snow and sleet in parts of Wester Ross has prompted winter treatment on all affected routes this morning by Highland Council.


Roddie’s Highland road trip at an end – after 74 years behind the wheel

Roddie’s Highland road trip at an end – after 74 years behind the wheel

Roddie’s Highland road trip at an end – after 74 years behind the wheel

08 January 2023

For Roddie Ross, the road has been long and winding, but endlessly fascinating through a lifetime spent behind the wheel.


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