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BUSINESS INSIGHT: Don’t let tourist tax put Highlands at competitive disadvantage

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Don’t let tourist tax put Highlands at competitive disadvantage

It is important it doesn’t overburden businesses administratively as well, says our columnist.


Highland path repairs needed after increase in visitors to National Trust for Scotland land

Highland path repairs needed after increase in visitors to National Trust for Scotland land

The National Trust for Scotland has launched its annual appeal to raise funds to help repair and maintain footpaths in the Highlands and beyond.


MARK GILBERT: Changing times reduces services communities have relied on for years

MARK GILBERT: Changing times reduces services communities have relied on for years

Royal Mail is focusing on changing its business model from service-led to a more cost-effective approach.


More finalists for business women’s awards revealed

More finalists for business women’s awards revealed

The Highland Business Women Awards’ shortlist has been selected.


PICTURES: Belladrum’s 12 best dressed festival-goers

PICTURES: Belladrum’s 12 best dressed festival-goers

Take a look through our photo gallery at those best dressed amongst this year’s Belladrum festival.


Estranged wife accused of murdering Ross MacGillivray in Inverness

Estranged wife accused of murdering Ross MacGillivray in Inverness

Samantha MacGillivray became the third person to be charged with murdering the 36-year-old on November 11/12 last year.


Ross-shire woman in court after admitting second drink-driving offence

Ross-shire woman in court after admitting second drink-driving offence

‘This lady has on-going issues and there is a previous conviction which will give the courtsome concern’.


ROSS-SHIRE THROUGH THE LENS: Catching the sun at Loch Fannich

ROSS-SHIRE THROUGH THE LENS: Catching the sun at Loch Fannich

What shot taken in Ross-shire would you love to show readers of the Ross-shire Journal?


UPDATE: A9 reopens near Dornoch after crash

UPDATE: A9 reopens near Dornoch after crash

The A9 has reopened between Dornoch and Golspie following closure in both directions caused by a road accident this afternoon.


Meet the new owner of Caley Thistle - he’s been studying football ownership for at least 3 years

Meet the new owner of Caley Thistle - he’s been studying football ownership for at least 3 years

He says the key financial are ‘commercialisation, fan engagement, entertainment, leisure options and community building’.


BREAKING: Crash closes A9 near Dornoch

BREAKING: Crash closes A9 near Dornoch

A crash has closed the A9 in both directions near Dornoch in Sutherland with emergency services at the scene.


Ross County confirm loan deal for midfielder from Hearts

Ross County confirm loan deal for midfielder from Hearts

Youngster arrives at The Staggies.


Inverness Caledonian Thistle confirm deal for firm to become majority shareholder

Inverness Caledonian Thistle confirm deal for firm to become majority shareholder

Club says deal will safeguard their future.


Police Scotland blitz on Scotland’s biggest killer road snares 291 offences in just 4 days

Police Scotland blitz on Scotland’s biggest killer road snares 291 offences in just 4 days

A four-day blitz on dangerous driving on the A9 by Police Scotland has led to 291 offences being detected.


Flow Country joins Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon among Unesco World Heritage sites

Flow Country joins Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon among Unesco World Heritage sites

Unesco World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country will unlock a raft of economic, environmental and social opportunities, it has been predicted.


‘Devastated’ family’s fundraiser in tribute to Tain mum after tragic death

‘Devastated’ family’s fundraiser in tribute to Tain mum after tragic death

The family wants Tain to set an example, and make the life-saving equipment accessible to everyone.


Growth and digital recognised at Highland Business Awards

Growth and digital recognised at Highland Business Awards

The prestigious Highland Business Awards is open for entries and there is a fantastic range of categories so every business should be able to enter.


Belladrum Queen of Hearts is feeling the love as 20,000 festival-goers start to arrive on site

Belladrum Queen of Hearts is feeling the love as 20,000 festival-goers start to arrive on site

The tartan-dressed stilt-walker smiled regally over the scene before her - and declared yes, she was definitely feeling the love.


Wester Ross drink-driver is slammed by sheriff: ‘It seems you are not getting the message’

Wester Ross drink-driver is slammed by sheriff: ‘It seems you are not getting the message’

A 60-year-old Wester Ross man who drove while drunk for the fourth time has escaped a jail sentence.


Inverness and Highlands set to miss out on opportunity to host UK government’s state-owned GB Energy firm

Inverness and Highlands set to miss out on opportunity to host UK government’s state-owned GB Energy firm

The Highlands is set to miss out on the chance of becoming home to a new UK public energy company, according to reports.


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