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UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

07 April 2024

A Met Office yellow warning for gale-force winds in parts of the Highlands has been extended until midnight. It was originally meant to expire at 3pm.


Major A9 roadworks on the Black Isle to resume following Easter pause

Major A9 roadworks on the Black Isle to resume following Easter pause

Major A9 roadworks on the Black Isle to resume following Easter pause

07 April 2024

Major roadworks on the A9 which were paused over the Easter break are set to restart tonight, road engineers have warned.


Highland filmmaker showcase to make notable ‘first’ at Eden Court event

Highland filmmaker showcase to make notable ‘first’ at Eden Court event

Highland filmmaker showcase to make notable ‘first’ at Eden Court event

07 April 2024

Filmmakers in the Highlands will get to showcase their works when Eden Court in Inverness hosts the first event through its Filmlands talent network.


THE WAY I SEE IT: Life-changing role of Wester Ross schools must be protected

THE WAY I SEE IT: Life-changing role of Wester Ross schools must be protected

THE WAY I SEE IT: Life-changing role of Wester Ross schools must be protected

07 April 2024

A Ross-shire parent who has seen for himself the difference properly resourced schools can make has his say.


Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

06 April 2024

Ferry crossings in the Minch will be out of action until at least Monday after Storm Kathleen began battering the west coast.


Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

06 April 2024

The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.


Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

06 April 2024

Cllr Alasdair Rhind, who represented the Tain and Easter Ross ward, will be buried following a funeral service on Friday.


Committed public transport user joins HiTrans board

Committed public transport user joins HiTrans board

Committed public transport user joins HiTrans board

06 April 2024

A former champion of Gaelic culture and language is taking up a new role to help improve public transport in the Highlands.


Family first as Achnasheen’s Midge Bite owners decide to sell up

Family first as Achnasheen’s Midge Bite owners decide to sell up

Family first as Achnasheen’s Midge Bite owners decide to sell up

06 April 2024

Desire to put down roots in a community which they has made made a huge contribution to, helped them make the decision.


Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

06 April 2024

Most Ullapool-Stornoway ferry sailings were cancelled on Saturday and Sepa flood alerts have been issued as Storm Kathleen approaches.


Ref’s heartfelt tribute: ‘It would have ended at 3.13pm without heroes’

Ref’s heartfelt tribute: ‘It would have ended at 3.13pm without heroes’

Ref’s heartfelt tribute: ‘It would have ended at 3.13pm without heroes’

05 April 2024

The Ross-shire referee who owes his life to quick-thinking players and the presence of a defibrillator has paid heartfelt thanks to local heroes.


Plockton ‘hero’ (86) taught herself to walk again to fundraise for Palestine

Plockton ‘hero’ (86) taught herself to walk again to fundraise for Palestine

Plockton ‘hero’ (86) taught herself to walk again to fundraise for Palestine

05 April 2024

Jane Buckley (86) “taught herself to walk again” to raise money for Palestinian children - so that they can walk again too.


London half marathon inspires Ross-shire runners

London half marathon inspires Ross-shire runners

London half marathon inspires Ross-shire runners

05 April 2024

Meet the Ross-shire runners taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) for Highland Hospice.


Dingwall Tesco’s heartfelt fundraiser for ‘amazing guys’ at Highland Blood Bikes

Dingwall Tesco’s heartfelt fundraiser for ‘amazing guys’ at Highland Blood Bikes

Dingwall Tesco’s heartfelt fundraiser for ‘amazing guys’ at Highland Blood Bikes

05 April 2024

In March, Dingwall Tesco invited the Highlands and Islands Blood Bikes (HAIBB) to set up outside the store in hopes of raising funds and awareness.


Ullapool’s new Rhidorroch Distillery bar celebrates Topping Out during construction work

Ullapool’s new Rhidorroch Distillery bar celebrates Topping Out during construction work

Ullapool’s new Rhidorroch Distillery bar celebrates Topping Out during construction work

05 April 2024

The highly-anticipated new addition to the Wester Ross village has been under construction since the beginning of 2024.


ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

05 April 2024

Staff shortages are disrupting some trains to and from Inverness this morning.


Domestic offender avoids jail after drunken bid to kick in partner’s door

Domestic offender avoids jail after drunken bid to kick in partner’s door

Domestic offender avoids jail after drunken bid to kick in partner’s door

04 April 2024

An Easter Ross man with a bad record for domestic offences has been ordered to carry out 180 hours of unpaid community work.


Woman hiker leaves hospital after airlift drama at Highland beauty spot

Woman hiker leaves hospital after airlift drama at Highland beauty spot

Woman hiker leaves hospital after airlift drama at Highland beauty spot

04 April 2024

A woman hiker has been released from hospital after being airlifted to safety from the Falls of Glomach in Wester Ross.


‘Heartbreaking’: Tributes flood in following sudden death of popular Highland councillor

‘Heartbreaking’: Tributes flood in following sudden death of popular Highland councillor

‘Heartbreaking’: Tributes flood in following sudden death of popular Highland councillor

04 April 2024

Tributes have been flooding in from shocked members of the community after the sudden death of a popular Highland councillor overnight.


Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

04 April 2024

The shock death of Highland councillor Alasdair Rhind has left friends and colleagues stunned, with MP Jamie Stone among those paying tribute.


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