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Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

13 January 2025

Gadgets and tools can remind someone to take medication, notify if a person has a fall, or alert if someone wanders outside when it might be unsafe.


£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

£345,000 Premium Bonds prize draw windfall for Highland residents

13 January 2025

The winners of the latest Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced - with 30 winners in the Highlands and Islands scooping £345,000 between them.


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.


Disturbance led to police finding knife in man’s pocket

Disturbance led to police finding knife in man’s pocket

Disturbance led to police finding knife in man’s pocket

13 January 2025

Police were called to the scene at around 3.45am.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

13 January 2025

The Highland Archive Centre’s records offer a fascinating insight into the region’s motoring past - car registrations in Inverness-shire from 1903-75.


Dingwall Academy battle through ice and snow to win Strathpuffer title

Dingwall Academy battle through ice and snow to win Strathpuffer title

Dingwall Academy battle through ice and snow to win Strathpuffer title

12 January 2025

Pupils cycle around the clock to win major title.


Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

12 January 2025

ONLY two fines for dog fouling have been issued since 2021 in the Highlands, prompting local politicians to call out “lazy and selfish” pet owners.


WATCH: South Uist cyclist becomes British champion with victory at Strathpuffer

WATCH: South Uist cyclist becomes British champion with victory at Strathpuffer

WATCH: South Uist cyclist becomes British champion with victory at Strathpuffer

12 January 2025

She wins title at the first attempt.


WATCH: Inverness cyclist battles through snow to become British champion at Strathpuffer

WATCH: Inverness cyclist battles through snow to become British champion at Strathpuffer

WATCH: Inverness cyclist battles through snow to become British champion at Strathpuffer

12 January 2025

He cycled over 24 hours in sub zero temperatures to win national title.


‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

12 January 2025

The rules they apparently are governed by have to take priority over actual needs, our columnist’s relative discovered.


Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

12 January 2025

The Highland Shortbread Showdown is back for its third edition in 2025, with businesses encouraged to enter their best bakes.


Gairloch shop owners step down after nearly 25 years

Gairloch shop owners step down after nearly 25 years

Gairloch shop owners step down after nearly 25 years

12 January 2025

A couple who have run businesses in Wester Ross for several decades have stood down from the shop they have run for the past quarter of a century.


Ross Memorial Hospital revamp work hailed

Ross Memorial Hospital revamp work hailed

Ross Memorial Hospital revamp work hailed

12 January 2025

Hopes are high that a revamp of one of Ross-shire’s most iconic hospitals could bolster local health care.


Snow on the Ben for first Ross-shire through the Lens of 2025

Snow on the Ben for first Ross-shire through the Lens of 2025

Snow on the Ben for first Ross-shire through the Lens of 2025

12 January 2025

What images taken in Ross-shire do you have to share? You don’t need a fancy camera, just a good eye for a photograph.


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?


New York Times names this Highland attraction in list of ‘must-see’ destinations

New York Times names this Highland attraction in list of ‘must-see’ destinations

New York Times names this Highland attraction in list of ‘must-see’ destinations

11 January 2025

The south-west of England and East London were the only other UK places to make the 52 list.


WATCH: Temperature drops to -12 as over 700 cyclists compete at Strathpuffer

WATCH: Temperature drops to -12 as over 700 cyclists compete at Strathpuffer

WATCH: Temperature drops to -12 as over 700 cyclists compete at Strathpuffer

11 January 2025

It was cold start to one of the toughest mountain bike challenges there is!


World’s strongest man Tom Stoltman appears in hit BBC show The Traitors carrying Claudia Winkleman

World’s strongest man Tom Stoltman appears in hit BBC show The Traitors carrying Claudia Winkleman

World’s strongest man Tom Stoltman appears in hit BBC show The Traitors carrying Claudia Winkleman

11 January 2025

The professional strongman from Invergordon revealed that he was one of the men wearing a mask in episode 6.


1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

11 January 2025

The association fears it will be ‘an extra tax on visitors and locals’ while evidence from abroad argues it will not put tourists off visiting.


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