Highland Council

The cold snap with sub-zero temperatures is causing problems across the transport network with a knock-on impact on schools across the Highlands.

A project to help rare butterflies – centred on a golf club recognised for its green efforts – has been awarded new funding for its work.

Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner said he felt like lucky to be alive after landing up in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.

Schools have been attempting to keep pupils and parents updated as the weather takes its toll.

Snow drifts of up to 18 inches create treacherous conditions in parts of Ross-shire and across Highlands.

The local authority says an alternative route for vehicular traffic is available and will be signposted.

Councillor appeals for people to make views on 20mph zones through feedback and not vandalism.

Easter Ross's Maxine Smith is in hot water over a spat with a fellow councillor while Caithness's Andrew Jarvie is up for 'feeling misled'.

The baker has multiple stores across the Highlands and us famous for its dream rings.

Tributes have been paid following the death of a former veteran Highland councillor described as "one of a kind".

Councillors' rejected a proposal to declare a 'school estate emergency' despite having the worst buildings in Scotland.

Councillor Helen Crawford called for a 'school estate emergency' declaration to tackle the issue but SNP-Independent councillors voted it down.

The north has the worst school buildings in Scotland but the council delayed the debate by more than three weeks.

Sub-zero temperatures on Ross-shire road surfaced are being reported this morning by local authority operatives who are out and about.

A Ross-shire school closed today on the first day of a new term due to a heating and power issue is expected to re-open tomorrow.

A Ross-shire special school is closed today due to a lack of heating and power.

Drivers in Ross-shire are being advised to exercise caution on the roads in the area today.

Ross-shire school remains closed on first day on new term.

Now that festive decorations have been taken down residents have been urged by Highland Council to recycle their Christmas trees.

It's a chance for communities to ensure they are heard by higher levels of government and that local issues are highlighted.