Home   News

NEWS

Avoch man was ‘one of life’s top men’

Avoch man was ‘one of life’s top men’

Tributes have been made to “one of life’s top men”, whose death is a “huge loss” to all who knew the Black Isle gent.


‘Empty homes are a wasted resource,’ says councillor in call for action plan

‘Empty homes are a wasted resource,’ says councillor in call for action plan

She also felt that empty upper office space in city centre buildings could be repurposed as flats to help ease the housing shortage.


Fault causes train cancellations on Far North Line

Fault causes train cancellations on Far North Line

Trains between Kyle of Lochalsh and Inverness and Wick to Inverness have been cancelled this morning.


Highland DJ and record label owner makes surprising Netflix cameo

Highland DJ and record label owner makes surprising Netflix cameo

The role was advertised as ‘Handsome Man number 2”, but he played “Beardy McManbun”


Two teenage boys rescued from sandbar by RNLI lifeboat

Two teenage boys rescued from sandbar by RNLI lifeboat

A lifeboat crew have rescued two teenage boys from a sandbar after they were trapped by a “rapidly rising tide”.


County didn’t deserve win, admits Staggies manager

County didn’t deserve win, admits Staggies manager

A below par display in Stranraer was not how the Dingwall outfit wanted to kick off the 2025/26 League Cup group stage.


Ullapool men named 2nd fastest skiffers in the world

Ullapool men named 2nd fastest skiffers in the world

Ullapool men have been named as the 2nd fastest skiffers in the world in their category, after competing at the Skiffie Worlds 2025 in Stranraer.


In the Highlands and Moray one in five children are living in poverty

In the Highlands and Moray one in five children are living in poverty

There has been little change to the numbers since 2014.


Level crossing to close to road traffic for five days

Level crossing to close to road traffic for five days

Motorists in Dingwall are being warned of disruption when a railway level crossing closes for maintenance next week.


Merger to create £100m turnover farming giant is approved

Merger to create £100m turnover farming giant is approved

Black Isle-based Highland Business Services (HBS) will merge with Laurencekirk’s Ringlink (Scotland) after the co-operative’s members voted in favour.


Tom Holland and Zendaya spotted in the Highlands

Tom Holland and Zendaya spotted in the Highlands

Spider-man stars Tom Holland and Zendaya have been seen in the Highlands, near where The Odyssey is being filmed in Moray.


Ross-shire care home residents ‘travel the world’

Ross-shire care home residents ‘travel the world’

Australia, Africa, France and Asia amongst the cultures sampled on a seven-week ‘trip’.


Tain Royal Academy wins award for preventing substance abuse among youths

Tain Royal Academy wins award for preventing substance abuse among youths

Tain Royal Academy have been given an award for their approaches to prevent substance abuse among young people.


Rescuers save yacht and crew after engine failure left it drifting near islands

Rescuers save yacht and crew after engine failure left it drifting near islands

A yacht’s crew have been rescued after it suffered engine failure and was drifting in the dark near islands off Wester Ross.


Ross-shire by-election called after councillor stands down

Ross-shire by-election called after councillor stands down

Hopefuls will have until August 25 to submit their completed nomination forms.


Hiker airlifted from mountain and on to hospital ‘with heat stroke’

Hiker airlifted from mountain and on to hospital ‘with heat stroke’

The hiker was rescued while on South Shiel ridge. The rescue was one of two separate heat-related shouts for mountain rescuers at the weekend.


12 new homes planned for brownfield site in town

12 new homes planned for brownfield site in town

A dozen new homes are being proposed as part of the third phase of construction on a new housing estate in Easter Ross.


Highland freeport ‘meta skills’ drive aims to equip pupils for jobs of tomorrow

Highland freeport ‘meta skills’ drive aims to equip pupils for jobs of tomorrow

Businesses are concerned that pupils are not being equipped for the jobs of tomorrow, making ‘meta skills’ development a vital tool.


Ardross 1800s C-listed Airbnb hits the market

Ardross 1800s C-listed Airbnb hits the market

An 1800s C-listed Ardross home with a nearby Neolithic burial monument has hit the market — for £425,000.


‘Good vibes fuel good vibes’ - 3 game shows will get Belladrum treatment

‘Good vibes fuel good vibes’ - 3 game shows will get Belladrum treatment

We speak to festival favourite Venus Guytrap, who will host all of them.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More