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‘Heroes’ rescue couple stranded up Highland Munro

‘Heroes’ rescue couple stranded up Highland Munro

‘Heroes’ rescue couple stranded up Highland Munro

06 May 2025

A couple have been rescued by Wester Ross “heroes” after getting ‘cragfast’ up a Munro on the Glenelg peninsula.


RASASH shortlisted for Charity of the Year at Scottish Charity Awards

RASASH shortlisted for Charity of the Year at Scottish Charity Awards

RASASH shortlisted for Charity of the Year at Scottish Charity Awards

06 May 2025

Inverness-based charity, Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) has been shortlisted as a finalist for Charity of the Year.


Wester Ross team rescue injured walker

Wester Ross team rescue injured walker

Wester Ross team rescue injured walker

05 May 2025

A Wester Ross rescue team were called out alongside police to assist an injured walker last weekend (May 3).


Portmahomack teenager (19) to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

Portmahomack teenager (19) to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

Portmahomack teenager (19) to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

28 April 2025

A Portmahomack teenager, who is set to climb Africa’s highest mountain, has raised £3000 for charity thanks to the “amazing” support he has received.


Lochalsh swimming pool to reopen next month after a year of tireless fundraising

Lochalsh swimming pool to reopen next month after a year of tireless fundraising

Lochalsh swimming pool to reopen next month after a year of tireless fundraising

21 April 2025

Lochalsh’s sorely missed swimming pool is set to reopen in May - and there’s vital something locals can still do to help.


Cromarty teenager chosen as new Inverness Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

Cromarty teenager chosen as new Inverness Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

Cromarty teenager chosen as new Inverness Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

17 April 2025

A Black Isle girl has been given the “prestigious honour” of being appointed as a Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet


Scottish singer Nathan Evans opens up about mental health battle

Scottish singer Nathan Evans opens up about mental health battle

Scottish singer Nathan Evans opens up about mental health battle

25 March 2025

A Scottish singer has opened up about his own battle with mental health, as he shares words of wisdom promising “light at the end of the tunnel.”


Volunteer ‘brought love to darkest days’ for over 11 years

Volunteer ‘brought love to darkest days’ for over 11 years

Volunteer ‘brought love to darkest days’ for over 11 years

23 March 2025

A Black Isle woman, praised for her “warmth, humour and coffee-making skills”, retires from charity work after over a decade of service.


Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 Awards night

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 Awards night

Were you there? More pictures from Highland Heroes 2025 Awards night

19 March 2025

It was an emotional evening as communities from across the Highlands gathered in Inverness to celebrate their unsung heroes.


WATCH: RuMac leaves Highland Heroes crowd Thunderstruck

WATCH: RuMac leaves Highland Heroes crowd Thunderstruck

WATCH: RuMac leaves Highland Heroes crowd Thunderstruck

18 March 2025

RuMac puts a Highland twist on Yes Sir, I Can Boogie star turn for home crowd.


Caithness woman dedicates award win to late best friend

Caithness woman dedicates award win to late best friend

Caithness woman dedicates award win to late best friend

16 March 2025

A Caithness woman won Fundraiser of the Year at Highland Heroes for her project in tribute to her late best friend, Julie.


Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

16 March 2025

Encouraging slow, sustainable tourism from the heart of a visitor hotspot saw a Loch Ness initiative scoop a prestigious Highland Heroes accolade.


WATCH: Inverness High School ‘delighted’ about award win for well-deserving pupils

WATCH: Inverness High School ‘delighted’ about award win for well-deserving pupils

WATCH: Inverness High School ‘delighted’ about award win for well-deserving pupils

15 March 2025

The headteacher of Inverness High School was “delighted” to win the School of the Year award at Highland Heroes on behalf of pupils.


‘I want to help make change’: Cromarty teenager scoops award

‘I want to help make change’: Cromarty teenager scoops award

‘I want to help make change’: Cromarty teenager scoops award

15 March 2025

A Cromarty teenager with a relentless dedication to youth work has scooped a prestigious accolade at this year’s Highland Heroes awards.


WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

15 March 2025

A Culloden Academy teacher said it was “terryfing and special” to be named Secondary Teacher of the year at last night’s Highland Heroes awards.


WATCH: ‘I must be doing some thing right! - hero of heroes winner

WATCH: ‘I must be doing some thing right! - hero of heroes winner

WATCH: ‘I must be doing some thing right! - hero of heroes winner

15 March 2025

Peter Corbett has been named Highland Heroes hero of heroes for his efforts to improve the lives of young people.


‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

15 March 2025

Elaine Maciver admitted that being announced Primary Teacher of the Year at Highland Heroes 2025 was ‘a bit overwhelming’.


‘She’s a winner!’ - courage in the face of health challenges wins teenager brave child title

‘She’s a winner!’ - courage in the face of health challenges wins teenager brave child title

‘She’s a winner!’ - courage in the face of health challenges wins teenager brave child title

15 March 2025

Highland Heroes win is a huge boost for inspiring young woman.


Black Isle businessperson awarded British Empire Medal for his charity fundraising

Black Isle businessperson awarded British Empire Medal for his charity fundraising

Black Isle businessperson awarded British Empire Medal for his charity fundraising

27 February 2025

Culbokie’s William Gray, the managing director of Ark Estates (Scotland) Ltd, has raised over £1m for numerous Highland charities over the years.


Former Alness Academy teacher awarded with MBE for RNLI dedication

Former Alness Academy teacher awarded with MBE for RNLI dedication

Former Alness Academy teacher awarded with MBE for RNLI dedication

26 February 2025

A former Alness Academy teacher has been awarded with an MBE for his dedication to the Invergordon RNLI.


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