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What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

There was plenty to see on the trip into Sutherland.


Lifeboat rescuers help boat after engine failure left it standard in firth

Lifeboat rescuers help boat after engine failure left it standard in firth

RNLI rescuers came to the aid of a boat stranded in the middle of the busy Inner Moray Firth after engine failure.


Elon Musk’s Skylink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Skylink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.


142mph hit by speeding motorist in Easter Ross

142mph hit by speeding motorist in Easter Ross

Motorcyclists were caught doing speeds of up to 142mph on an Easter Ross B-road, while performance car owners were snared at 99mph on the NC500.


‘Significant concern’ over missing Inverness man’s welfare

‘Significant concern’ over missing Inverness man’s welfare

Kenneth McKelvie (68) was last seen in the Leachkin area of the city at around 6.30am and police say there are “significant concerns” for his welfare.


Easter Ross port awards £1.5m contract for quay expansion ahead of offshore wind trailblazer

Easter Ross port awards £1.5m contract for quay expansion ahead of offshore wind trailblazer

Up to 320 jobs in construction phase, it is claimed, as port prepares for trailblazing floating offshore windfarm role.


Easter Ross cats charity launches plea for safe homing of ‘feisty’ feral cat trio

Easter Ross cats charity launches plea for safe homing of ‘feisty’ feral cat trio

An Easter Ross cat protection charity has issued a heartfelt plea to find a rural home for three young feral kittens.


£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

A report identifies an ‘unprecedented’ investment and jobs opportunity for the Highlands - and the barriers that must be overcome ‘at pace’.


Highland parents and carers in need urged to use charity Children’s First’s mental health helpline

Highland parents and carers in need urged to use charity Children’s First’s mental health helpline

Scotland’s national children’s charity is urging Highland parents and carers to seek their support if worried about their child’s mental health.


Violence threats thug used blood to draw pictures in prison cell

Violence threats thug used blood to draw pictures in prison cell

He was given a prison sentence and hit with a non-harassment order to protect his former partner.


50+ jobs ‘to be created at major new Inverness office’

50+ jobs ‘to be created at major new Inverness office’

A major expansion by a Highland-based energy and construction company could create more than 50 new jobs in Inverness, it has claimed.


Dingwall convoy ‘huge success’ with 100 vehicles participating in 145-mile route

Dingwall convoy ‘huge success’ with 100 vehicles participating in 145-mile route

Around100 vehicles joined a head-turning convoy from Dingwall at the weekend for a 145-mile run that allowed like-minded folk to share their passion.


Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Someone once had the idea of chipping away at stone or using wood to make flatter areas to climb and reduce the chance of falling on a slippery slope.


Ullapool’s An Talla Solais opens latest art exhibition

Ullapool’s An Talla Solais opens latest art exhibition

An award-winning Ullapool artist is set to feature in a new exhibition in the Wester Ross village, alongside a fellow local artist.


“You and your agent are going to get about a billion phone calls tomorrow”

“You and your agent are going to get about a billion phone calls tomorrow”

Ullapool’s RuMac featured on tonight’s live Britain’s Got Talent semi-final in front of millions of TV viewers


A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

Future possible uses for property designed by Ardross Castle architect include country retreat, hotel, large home or conversion into apartments.


Record-chasing vessel makes waves on Black Isle

Record-chasing vessel makes waves on Black Isle

Fiona Deakin, from Cromarty, is part of a crew aiming to become the first ever all-female team from Scotland to row across an ocean.


Manager admits Ross County concerned about threat of relegation

Manager admits Ross County concerned about threat of relegation

But fate remains in own hands to avoid relegation zone.


Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fake speed bumps locals ridiculed after being installed on a Highland street are being rolled out to 10 more locations - including some in Ross-shire.


Former Ross County and Inverness Caledonian Thistle player announces his retirement

Former Ross County and Inverness Caledonian Thistle player announces his retirement

He played for both Highland SPFL clubs during his career.


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