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Why this Black Isle birthday boy is set for a big weekend of celebration

Why this Black Isle birthday boy is set for a big weekend of celebration

Hugh Miller was born on this day in 1802 and his impact still resonates 222 years later far beyond the Black Isle.


AIDAsol Invergordon visit marks milestone for booming cruise season

AIDAsol Invergordon visit marks milestone for booming cruise season

A landmark for the deepwater port which has become gateway to the Highlands for hundreds of thousands of passengers from around the world.


Black Isle church set for new life as design studio, shop and café?

Black Isle church set for new life as design studio, shop and café?

A former Black Isle kirk which was sold off by the Church of Scotland could return to use as a design studio, shop and café under new plans.


Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

Huge wild cattle could be ‘back from the dead’ to rewild Highlands near Loch Ness.


WATCH: ‘Hanging with Frank was my first serious film’ – Grim tales from Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber highlighted in new BBC series

WATCH: ‘Hanging with Frank was my first serious film’ – Grim tales from Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber highlighted in new BBC series

A new BBC series, Inside Barlinnie, features archive footage of the prison’s execution chamber from a film one of our journalists made in the 1990s.


‘Praying dog’ delights attendees at Black Isle animal shelter blessing

‘Praying dog’ delights attendees at Black Isle animal shelter blessing

An animal blessing on the Black Isle had added meaning for the stalwart behind a shelter there.


Dingwall man ‘started a pattern of abusing partners since 2008’

Dingwall man ‘started a pattern of abusing partners since 2008’

A Sheriff wondered what to do with the drunken sailor who appeared before him to admit his fifth domestic offence against the same woman.


Signal fault sparks cancellations for ScotRail services

Signal fault sparks cancellations for ScotRail services

Rail commuters have been hit by disruption on the Far North Line after a signalling fault sparked some cancellations.


Inverness under-18s beaten by Wick Academy as Alness United youngsters thrash Rothes

Inverness under-18s beaten by Wick Academy as Alness United youngsters thrash Rothes

There were big wins for Wick Academy, Alness United and Lossiemouth this past weekend.


Invergordon port shortlisted for UK-wide award

Invergordon port shortlisted for UK-wide award

Generating £275 million annually to the economy, Port of Cromarty Firth are known for their offshore wind, oil, gas and green hydrogen.


Was this Nessie? Loch Ness cruise boat’s radar detects ‘monstrous’ disturbances

Was this Nessie? Loch Ness cruise boat’s radar detects ‘monstrous’ disturbances

The Loch Ness Centre announces a “significant finding” from its Deepscan cruise boat which employs advanced technology to explore the loch each day.


North police praised by inspectors for their ‘impressive’ handling of missing persons inquiries

North police praised by inspectors for their ‘impressive’ handling of missing persons inquiries

Measures adopted in Scotland’s most northerly division deserved to be shared across Scotland as areas of good practice say watchdogs.


Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate brave child of the year

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate brave child of the year

Show your support for the inspiring, most courageous youngsters in your community with a Heroes nomination?


Ullapool Bookshop announces best-selling author has new novel on horizon

Ullapool Bookshop announces best-selling author has new novel on horizon

The Faultline, by John McLellan, was Ullapool Bookshop’s best-selling book ever in 2023, and 2024 so far.


Chief executive says going part-time is better than Caley Thistle disappearing

Chief executive says going part-time is better than Caley Thistle disappearing

Club legend’s biggest concern is driving past a ghost stadium.


Achiltibuie group sell land to millionaire’s enterprise to ‘boost’ affordable homes bid

Achiltibuie group sell land to millionaire’s enterprise to ‘boost’ affordable homes bid

The community group have sold a land previously intended for two homes, in order to “accelerate delivery” of a larger housing development.


Ross County defender unrelenting in bid for international call-up

Ross County defender unrelenting in bid for international call-up

The Ross County defender is dreaming of a senior breakthrough for Poland.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Delayed discharge in the Highlands is almost three times worse than nationally

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Delayed discharge in the Highlands is almost three times worse than nationally

He says ‘the SNP government has spent every one of its 17 years in power trying and failing to address the issue of delayed discharge’.


Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

The proportion of those stranded in hospital in the Highlands even outstripped Glasgow with double the population.


Former Fortrose pupil takes on new police task with key canine

Former Fortrose pupil takes on new police task with key canine

Sargent McBean and police dog Gus have taken on a new challenge together, becoming a Victim Detection Dog Team for Police Scotland.


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