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Rail strikes to hit Highland services for six Sundays in a row

Rail strikes to hit Highland services for six Sundays in a row

Rail strikes to hit Highland services for six Sundays in a row

24 March 2021

STRIKE action is set to cause "significant" disruption for rail passengers during the next six Sundays, ScotRail has warned.


Seven months of disruption ahead during £1.5m project to replace bridge on A887

Seven months of disruption ahead during £1.5m project to replace bridge on A887

Seven months of disruption ahead during £1.5m project to replace bridge on A887

24 March 2021

A NOTORIOUSLY narrow section of a busy road linking the Great Glen to Skye will be widened as part of a £1.5m project to replace a decaying bridge.


‘Grave concern’ for deer welfare in the Highlands following government response to review

‘Grave concern’ for deer welfare in the Highlands following government response to review

‘Grave concern’ for deer welfare in the Highlands following government response to review

24 March 2021

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) said it had ‘grave concern’ about the Scottish Government’s direction of travel.


Unified action is needed as loss of international visitors costs the Highlands £202m, new group warns

Unified action is needed as loss of international visitors costs the Highlands £202m, new group warns

Unified action is needed as loss of international visitors costs the Highlands £202m, new group warns

24 March 2021

A new north business tourism group is calling for the creation of a region wide blueprint to guide the sector out of the coronavirus crisis


Four new Covid-19 cases detected

Four new Covid-19 cases detected

Four new Covid-19 cases detected

24 March 2021

ANOTHER four people have tested positive for Covid-19 across the NHS Highland health board area.


Dingwall house explosion caused by cannabis cultivation, court hears

Dingwall house explosion caused by cannabis cultivation, court hears

Dingwall house explosion caused by cannabis cultivation, court hears

24 March 2021

AN explosion which badly damaged a Dingwall house was caused by the occupants growing cannabis.


PICTURES: Highlanders invited to join weekend of Runrig programmes on BBC Alba

PICTURES: Highlanders invited to join weekend of Runrig programmes on BBC Alba

PICTURES: Highlanders invited to join weekend of Runrig programmes on BBC Alba

24 March 2021

The sell-out gigs in August 2018 were filmed live in front of 50,000 fans by Glasgow based digital entertainment company Blazing Griffin.


Scottish Cup Highland derby to be shown on TV

Scottish Cup Highland derby to be shown on TV

Scottish Cup Highland derby to be shown on TV

24 March 2021

Next week's Highland derby in the third round of the Scottish Cup is one of three matches selected by the BBC for live television coverage.


PICTURES: Night of joy for Brora Rangers as late, much-loved tea lady inspires historic success in the Scottish Cup

PICTURES: Night of joy for Brora Rangers as late, much-loved tea lady inspires historic success in the Scottish Cup

PICTURES: Night of joy for Brora Rangers as late, much-loved tea lady inspires historic success in the Scottish Cup

24 March 2021

Emotional Steven Mackay dedicated Brora Rangers’ incredible Scottish Cup scalping of Hearts to a much-loved club servant who passed away last month.


PICTURES: New £5.5m Black Isle care home prepares to welcome first residents

PICTURES: New £5.5m Black Isle care home prepares to welcome first residents

PICTURES: New £5.5m Black Isle care home prepares to welcome first residents

24 March 2021

A new £5.5 million care home on the Black Isle is set to welcome its first residents next week.


Easter Ross PowerHouse project seeks first recruit

Easter Ross PowerHouse project seeks first recruit

Easter Ross PowerHouse project seeks first recruit

24 March 2021

A TRAILBLAZING Easter Ross job opportunity is being offered to a graduate keen to probe the massive renewable energy potential of the area.


Raigmore Hospital ward set to reopen three weeks after outbreak of Covid-19

Raigmore Hospital ward set to reopen three weeks after outbreak of Covid-19

Raigmore Hospital ward set to reopen three weeks after outbreak of Covid-19

24 March 2021

Ward 2C at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness is set to reopen three weeks after and outbreak of Covid-19.


Scottish Government rejects Labour’s stricken care home nationalisation call

Scottish Government rejects Labour’s stricken care home nationalisation call

Scottish Government rejects Labour’s stricken care home nationalisation call

24 March 2021

Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant had called for stricken care homes put up for sale to be transferred to NHS Highland control.


Ross-shire lifeboat crew appeals to public for funding lifeline with 'virtual car wash' drive

Ross-shire lifeboat crew appeals to public for funding lifeline with 'virtual car wash' drive

Ross-shire lifeboat crew appeals to public for funding lifeline with 'virtual car wash' drive

24 March 2021

A Ross-shire lifeboat crew has devised an imaginative response to a crushing blow to its fundraising efforts.


Highland League side Brora Rangers break Hearts to create Scottish Cup sensation

Highland League side Brora Rangers break Hearts to create Scottish Cup sensation

Highland League side Brora Rangers break Hearts to create Scottish Cup sensation

24 March 2021

Incredible scenes at Dudgeon Park as Brora Rangers make history.


Highland man pushes Scottish Government for cancer tests for over-55s

Highland man pushes Scottish Government for cancer tests for over-55s

Highland man pushes Scottish Government for cancer tests for over-55s

24 March 2021

Michael Campbell (30) said it was time the government offered a standard yearly test.


Easter Ross town paves way for return of community market

Easter Ross town paves way for return of community market

Easter Ross town paves way for return of community market

24 March 2021

An Easter Ross community group has confirmed plans for the return of an outdoor market next month.


Easter Ross primary good to go tomorrow after boiler issues resolved

Easter Ross primary good to go tomorrow after boiler issues resolved

Easter Ross primary good to go tomorrow after boiler issues resolved

23 March 2021

A primary forced to close today because of a boiler issue will run as normal tomorrow, its head teacher has said.


Hop aboard: Highland hospice miniature railway project needs volunteers

Hop aboard: Highland hospice miniature railway project needs volunteers

Hop aboard: Highland hospice miniature railway project needs volunteers

23 March 2021

Highland Hospice is looking for volunteers to help at the Ness Islands Railway in Inverness when it reopens for the 2021 season.


PICTURES: Book records Catalina's unexpected stay in at iconic Highlands beauty spot

PICTURES: Book records Catalina's unexpected stay in at iconic Highlands beauty spot

PICTURES: Book records Catalina's unexpected stay in at iconic Highlands beauty spot

23 March 2021

Catalina Down: Loch Ness Rescue is a collection of photographs marking Miss Pick Up's adventures last October.


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