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Controversial bid for multimillion-pound drive-thru and electric charging hub wins support of council officer

Controversial bid for multimillion-pound drive-thru and electric charging hub wins support of council officer

Controversial bid for multimillion-pound drive-thru and electric charging hub wins support of council officer

13 September 2023

THE controversial bid for a multimillion-pound drive-thru food outlet hub near North Kessock has been backed by a senior planner at Highland Council.


Police stop dozens of motorcyclists on North Coast 500 during safety weekend

Police stop dozens of motorcyclists on North Coast 500 during safety weekend

Police stop dozens of motorcyclists on North Coast 500 during safety weekend

12 September 2023

DOZENS of motorcyclists were stopped by police during a weekend safety campaign on the North Coast 500.


Date announced for controversial £6m food and drink hub drop-in session

Date announced for controversial £6m food and drink hub drop-in session

Date announced for controversial £6m food and drink hub drop-in session

12 September 2023

Controversial plans for a food and drink hub and electric vehicle charging facility at the entrance to North Kessock are to go on public display.


The NC500's scenic mountain pass road to have power cable buried beside it

The NC500's scenic mountain pass road to have power cable buried beside it

The NC500's scenic mountain pass road to have power cable buried beside it

12 September 2023

A major scenic attraction on the NC500 route is to have an electricity cable running alongside it - but all buried underground.


Highland Council turns its back on St Clement's and Park Primary pupils – again

Highland Council turns its back on St Clement's and Park Primary pupils – again

Highland Council turns its back on St Clement's and Park Primary pupils – again

11 September 2023

The council plans to cut £127 million from the capital budget by ditching 10 school building projects.


One person taken to hospital after car accident near Garve

One person taken to hospital after car accident near Garve

One person taken to hospital after car accident near Garve

11 September 2023

Police were called to the one car road crash earlier this afternoon, on the A832.


Lochcarron man calls for visitor vehicle levy to temper over-tourism

Lochcarron man calls for visitor vehicle levy to temper over-tourism

Lochcarron man calls for visitor vehicle levy to temper over-tourism

09 September 2023

An in-depth report by Robin Pettigrew warns mass tourism is damaging the environment as well as upsetting locals.


MOTORS: '007 would be happy to have this as his company car'

MOTORS: '007 would be happy to have this as his company car'

MOTORS: '007 would be happy to have this as his company car'

09 September 2023

Our man in the driving seat reckons James Bond himself would be happy with this car. Find out why.


PICTURES: 'A brilliant day': Organisers of TrA8tors EUAnite memorial tractor run thank everyone who supported the event

PICTURES: 'A brilliant day': Organisers of TrA8tors EUAnite memorial tractor run thank everyone who supported the event

PICTURES: 'A brilliant day': Organisers of TrA8tors EUAnite memorial tractor run thank everyone who supported the event

08 September 2023

The tractor run begins and ends at Lochinver harbour and passes through Culkein, Drumbeg and Stoer.


UPDATE: Council corrects road markings error on busy Tain road

UPDATE: Council corrects road markings error on busy Tain road

UPDATE: Council corrects road markings error on busy Tain road

08 September 2023

Lines incorrectly marked on a busy Easter Ross road have been removed.


Transport Scotland says it is 'not in the public interest' to reveal A9 decisions

Transport Scotland says it is 'not in the public interest' to reveal A9 decisions

Transport Scotland says it is 'not in the public interest' to reveal A9 decisions

07 September 2023

MSP Fergus Ewing warns 'people will then surely ask what is it that the Scottish Government have got to hide?'


'Accident waiting to happen' - road marking error raises safety concerns in Easter Ross town

'Accident waiting to happen' - road marking error raises safety concerns in Easter Ross town

'Accident waiting to happen' - road marking error raises safety concerns in Easter Ross town

07 September 2023

The road in Tain has no give way markings.


Highland campaigner secures a committee inquiry into A9 dualling failures

Highland campaigner secures a committee inquiry into A9 dualling failures

Highland campaigner secures a committee inquiry into A9 dualling failures

07 September 2023

Laura Hansler says ‘those who have tragically lost their loved ones on the road are the reason why this is so exceptionally important.’


Kincraig campaigner's A9 dualling petition upgraded to a formal committee inquiry

Kincraig campaigner's A9 dualling petition upgraded to a formal committee inquiry

Kincraig campaigner's A9 dualling petition upgraded to a formal committee inquiry

07 September 2023

Convener Jackson Carlaw says the move was prompted by the ‘hundreds of responses’ from concerned locals.


Ross-shire road closure flagged ahead of level-crossing maintenance probe

Ross-shire road closure flagged ahead of level-crossing maintenance probe

Ross-shire road closure flagged ahead of level-crossing maintenance probe

06 September 2023

The work has been scheduled in a bid to limit disruption as far as possible, Network Rail says.


A9 Tomatin to Moy dualling: No work before summer 2024 as costs rocket by £35m

A9 Tomatin to Moy dualling: No work before summer 2024 as costs rocket by £35m

A9 Tomatin to Moy dualling: No work before summer 2024 as costs rocket by £35m

06 September 2023

Transport secretary Màiri McAllan says the 'announcement will be a welcome update for communities and businesses across the A9 corridor.'


WATCH what happens when Highland MSP challenges Humza Yousaf to deliver A9 dualling date

WATCH what happens when Highland MSP challenges Humza Yousaf to deliver A9 dualling date

WATCH what happens when Highland MSP challenges Humza Yousaf to deliver A9 dualling date

05 September 2023

The First Minister did not take-up Douglas Ross's offer as critics slam the lack of detail in the Programme for Government.


First Minister confirms launch of contract tender for Tomatin-Moy section of the A9

First Minister confirms launch of contract tender for Tomatin-Moy section of the A9

First Minister confirms launch of contract tender for Tomatin-Moy section of the A9

05 September 2023

But the A96 looks like it is a severe risk as Humza Yousaf is now only promising 'improvements' in his Programme for Government.


Time to ditch confusing 50mph signs and raise the speed limit for HGVs on the A9

Time to ditch confusing 50mph signs and raise the speed limit for HGVs on the A9

Time to ditch confusing 50mph signs and raise the speed limit for HGVs on the A9

03 September 2023

George Rennie says ‘these signs cause confusion, particularly for drivers from overseas and those unfamiliar with the A9’.


PICTURE FLASHBACK: Good company and classic cars help shrug off the rainy day blues

PICTURE FLASHBACK: Good company and classic cars help shrug off the rainy day blues

PICTURE FLASHBACK: Good company and classic cars help shrug off the rainy day blues

02 September 2023

A nifty bubble car and a sweet honey van amongst the head-turning vehicles on display.


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