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Future of Invergordon Town Hall up for discussion as plans for landmark outlined

Future of Invergordon Town Hall up for discussion as plans for landmark outlined

Future of Invergordon Town Hall up for discussion as plans for landmark outlined

01 May 2019

ROSS councillors have welcomed moves that could see a landmark Easter ross building brought under community control.


Highland animal centre reveals open day plans in 'forever homes' drive

Highland animal centre reveals open day plans in 'forever homes' drive

Highland animal centre reveals open day plans in 'forever homes' drive

01 May 2019

A HIGHLAND animal welfare centre is throwing open the doors of its facility to help find "forever homes" for some of its residents.


UPDATE: RNLI's Kyle lifeboat stood down following earlier emergency beacon alert

UPDATE: RNLI's Kyle lifeboat stood down following earlier emergency beacon alert

UPDATE: RNLI's Kyle lifeboat stood down following earlier emergency beacon alert

01 May 2019

UPDATE (12.35pm): A SEA and air search around the Skye Bridge has been stood down after an earlier beacon alert was ruled out as a false alarm.


New Highland Council Service Point site to open doors soon

New Highland Council Service Point site to open doors soon

New Highland Council Service Point site to open doors soon

01 May 2019

THE doors of Dingwall's new council service point will open for the first time later this month.


'Sea Sunday' Ross-shire support bid launched as vital role in everyday life is recognised

'Sea Sunday' Ross-shire support bid launched as vital role in everyday life is recognised

'Sea Sunday' Ross-shire support bid launched as vital role in everyday life is recognised

01 May 2019

A charity with a long history wants Ross-shire churches to back a special initiative to mark contribution of seafarers


Stage set for 'extraordinary' book festival in Wester Ross

Stage set for 'extraordinary' book festival in Wester Ross

Stage set for 'extraordinary' book festival in Wester Ross

01 May 2019

Ullapool Book Festival is about to enter its 15th year with an 'extraordinary' cast of characters.


Landline fault affecting 999 calls in part of Wester Ross 'is now fixed'

Landline fault affecting 999 calls in part of Wester Ross 'is now fixed'

Landline fault affecting 999 calls in part of Wester Ross 'is now fixed'

30 April 2019

A FAULT affecting landlines in the Achnashellach area has been fixed.


Police crackdown on speeding motorists outside schools snares two dozen drivers

Police crackdown on speeding motorists outside schools snares two dozen drivers

Police crackdown on speeding motorists outside schools snares two dozen drivers

30 April 2019

A DRIVER was caught doing three times the speed limit outside a Ross-shire school during a police crackdown.


Alness historic commercial vehicle run ready to roll

Alness historic commercial vehicle run ready to roll

Alness historic commercial vehicle run ready to roll

29 April 2019

The muster point for the Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run has been changed.


Ross gardening gurus invited to showcase talents on TV show

Ross gardening gurus invited to showcase talents on TV show

Ross gardening gurus invited to showcase talents on TV show

29 April 2019

GARDENERS in Ross-shire are being invited to show off their skills by designing living plant sculptures for a TV series.


Speeding motorists spotted doing 128mph on North Coast 500 west of Achnasheen

Speeding motorists spotted doing 128mph on North Coast 500 west of Achnasheen

Speeding motorists spotted doing 128mph on North Coast 500 west of Achnasheen

29 April 2019

FOUR men are to be reported over speeding offences after their four vehicles were spotted doing 128mph on the A890 west of Achnasheen.


Autumn closures on A890 Stromeferry bypass confirmed by Highland Council

Autumn closures on A890 Stromeferry bypass confirmed by Highland Council

Autumn closures on A890 Stromeferry bypass confirmed by Highland Council

29 April 2019

ROCK stabilisation works will take place on the Stromeferry bypass once again from September 9 to November 8 this year, Highland Council has revealed.


'Fantastic job' done by Highland Hospice honoured by former Tain man in poignant run

'Fantastic job' done by Highland Hospice honoured by former Tain man in poignant run

'Fantastic job' done by Highland Hospice honoured by former Tain man in poignant run

29 April 2019

A father and daughter have honoured the work done by Highland Hospice in tribute to a former Tain woman.


Easter weekend record-breaking stats leaves ferry operator CalMac buoyant

Easter weekend record-breaking stats leaves ferry operator CalMac buoyant

Easter weekend record-breaking stats leaves ferry operator CalMac buoyant

29 April 2019

WEST coast ferry operator CalMac has reported a record-breaking Easter weekend as visitors flocked to visit island destinations.


Delays for drivers on Ross stretch of A9 as overnight surfacing work begins

Delays for drivers on Ross stretch of A9 as overnight surfacing work begins

Delays for drivers on Ross stretch of A9 as overnight surfacing work begins

28 April 2019

MOTORISTS using a stretch of road on the A9 in Ross-shire are being warned to expect some delays as a £305,000 resurfacing begins tonight.


Woman (76) killed in A96 smash is named

Woman (76) killed in A96 smash is named

Woman (76) killed in A96 smash is named

28 April 2019

Police have named the woman killed in a crash on the A96 earlier today.


Call for more support for Wester Ross herring spawning ground after TV showcase

Call for more support for Wester Ross herring spawning ground after TV showcase

Call for more support for Wester Ross herring spawning ground after TV showcase

28 April 2019

A charity is pressing the case for improved conservation measures for herring spawning grounds in Wester Ross.


Progress report at Dingwall Academy after review finds areas to improve

Progress report at Dingwall Academy after review finds areas to improve

Progress report at Dingwall Academy after review finds areas to improve

28 April 2019

SCHOOL inspectors are to monitor progress at one of the biggest secondary schools in the Highlands.


Reflections from the Ross-shire Journal's old files 100, 50 and 25 years ago

Reflections from the Ross-shire Journal's old files 100, 50 and 25 years ago

Reflections from the Ross-shire Journal's old files 100, 50 and 25 years ago

28 April 2019

A look back at the stories making headlines 100, 50 and 25 years ago in Ross-shire.


Don't let 'vested interests' block glass money-back recycling proposals backed by public

Don't let 'vested interests' block glass money-back recycling proposals backed by public

Don't let 'vested interests' block glass money-back recycling proposals backed by public

28 April 2019

Plans for a money-back glass recycling scheme enjoy public support but could be scuppered by 'vested interests'


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