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Transport Minister visits new station

Transport Minister visits new station

Transport Minister visits new station

01 March 2022

Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has visited the £14 million Inverness Airport station to see first-hand the progress that has been made.


MSP marks the start of salmon season in Wester Ross

MSP marks the start of salmon season in Wester Ross

MSP marks the start of salmon season in Wester Ross

01 March 2022

MSP Maree Todd headed down to Gruinard River this week to cast off the first line, marking the beginning of the salmon season.


Inverness Airport embroiled in Ukraine sanctions row as Ross MP moves to close 'loopholes'

Inverness Airport embroiled in Ukraine sanctions row as Ross MP moves to close 'loopholes'

Inverness Airport embroiled in Ukraine sanctions row as Ross MP moves to close 'loopholes'

01 March 2022

The airport denies wrongdoing after a private jet took off for Moscow despite Russian aviation ban


Highland protest over invasion of Ukraine as vigil sends out clear message

Highland protest over invasion of Ukraine as vigil sends out clear message

Highland protest over invasion of Ukraine as vigil sends out clear message

28 February 2022

A large crowd turned out on Saturday to support Ukraine through a vigil created by The Highlands Support Refugees.


Ross-shire county town of Dingwall shows solidarity with Ukraine

Ross-shire county town of Dingwall shows solidarity with Ukraine

Ross-shire county town of Dingwall shows solidarity with Ukraine

28 February 2022

A Ross-shire landmark building has been illuminated in a special show of solidarity to the people of Ukraine.


Covid-19 milestone marked as Highland GP warns Putin's actions 'likely to make life harder for everyone'

Covid-19 milestone marked as Highland GP warns Putin's actions 'likely to make life harder for everyone'

Covid-19 milestone marked as Highland GP warns Putin's actions 'likely to make life harder for everyone'

28 February 2022

Putin's actions likely to make life harder for everyone over the coming months, warns a Highland GP.


Mental health matters to personal trainer

Mental health matters to personal trainer

Mental health matters to personal trainer

27 February 2022

PT Alan Goodwin recently delivered his latest talk in his mental health series to a packed audience at Eden Court.


'Putin cannot be allowed to get away with this!' says Highland convener in sharp criticism of 'tyrannical oppressor'

'Putin cannot be allowed to get away with this!' says Highland convener in sharp criticism of 'tyrannical oppressor'

'Putin cannot be allowed to get away with this!' says Highland convener in sharp criticism of 'tyrannical oppressor'

27 February 2022

Russian consul hears of 'disgust' over aggression


Highland landmark bridge lit up in show of solidarity over Ukraine

Highland landmark bridge lit up in show of solidarity over Ukraine

Highland landmark bridge lit up in show of solidarity over Ukraine

26 February 2022

Ness Bridge has been illuminated in the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian national flag in a show of solidarity.


Two years after A82 tragedy 'nothing has changed', says mum

Two years after A82 tragedy 'nothing has changed', says mum

Two years after A82 tragedy 'nothing has changed', says mum

25 February 2022

Samantha Cousin has been campaigning for safety changes on the A82 since the death of her son, his wife and their two young children.


Highland bridge landmark to be illuminated in support of people of Ukraine

Highland bridge landmark to be illuminated in support of people of Ukraine

Highland bridge landmark to be illuminated in support of people of Ukraine

25 February 2022

A Highland landmark will tonight be illuminated in support of the people of Ukraine.


MSP shows support for potential green freeport

MSP shows support for potential green freeport

MSP shows support for potential green freeport

24 February 2022

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain is backing calls to bring a new green freeport to the Cromarty Firth.


MP speaks out in support of Ukraine

MP speaks out in support of Ukraine

MP speaks out in support of Ukraine

24 February 2022

The Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has openly asked for the Champions League final to be moved out of the proposed Russian venue amidst invasion concerns.


Highland Council plans to hike council tax three per cent and boost roads funding by £5.5 million

Highland Council plans to hike council tax three per cent and boost roads funding by £5.5 million

Highland Council plans to hike council tax three per cent and boost roads funding by £5.5 million

23 February 2022

Its £642 million budget will be decided at a crunch meeting a week from today


All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

23 February 2022

Wearing face masks, conducting contact tracing and vaccine passports checks will no longer be compulsory


Easter Ross MP suggests hydrogen plans for north Highlands

Easter Ross MP suggests hydrogen plans for north Highlands

Easter Ross MP suggests hydrogen plans for north Highlands

22 February 2022

MP Jamie Stone spoke out in the House of Commons today about ther prospects for hydrogen.


POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

21 February 2022

The majority of those who took part in our online poll agree with the move to easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Schools from Monday.


MSPs warn of a breakdown of trust at the Highland based Crofting Commission as a result of poor leadership

MSPs warn of a breakdown of trust at the Highland based Crofting Commission as a result of poor leadership

MSPs warn of a breakdown of trust at the Highland based Crofting Commission as a result of poor leadership

21 February 2022

Management at the Inverness-headquartered Crofting Commission has been criticised by MSPs for serious weaknesses in leadership and governance


Tain youth volunteer is named as first recipient of 'Ozan Kaymak Memorial' award

Tain youth volunteer is named as first recipient of 'Ozan Kaymak Memorial' award

Tain youth volunteer is named as first recipient of 'Ozan Kaymak Memorial' award

21 February 2022

The Ozan Kaymak Memorial Award has been presented to YMCA youth committee member Olivia Macleod from Tain.


Highland MP slams Boundary Commission over 'farcical and insulting' proposals

Highland MP slams Boundary Commission over 'farcical and insulting' proposals

Highland MP slams Boundary Commission over 'farcical and insulting' proposals

16 February 2022

MP Drew Hendry has said proposed changes to highland constituencies would damage communities across the north


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