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Foulis Castle daffie event throws £2,750 RNLI lifeline

Foulis Castle daffie event throws £2,750 RNLI lifeline

EVERYTHING came up smelling of roses — or should that be daffodils? — for local RNLI lifeboat supporters at the weekend as a Ross-shire fundraiser…


Dingwall minister to retire after 19 years

Dingwall minister to retire after 19 years

A CHURCH minister who says he has been blessed to share the lives of the people of Dingwall in times of joy and sorrow is retiring after more than 19…


Fearn clinch Easter Ross area darts title

Fearn clinch Easter Ross area darts title

FEARN Hotel clinched the Easter Ross Darts League title after rivals Station Hotel A were held to a 5-5 draw by Star Inn in their final match of the season…


Fortrose and Rosemarkie tee-up weekend event

Fortrose and Rosemarkie tee-up weekend event

THE club are holding an Open Mixed Greensomes on Sunday, May 5.


Ross girl in Miss Scotland final 10

Ross girl in Miss Scotland final 10

A ROSS-SHIRE lass who was a childhood tomboy and refused to wear dresses is in the final 10 of the Miss Scotland competition.


Shock suicide stats reveal need for Highland approach

Shock suicide stats reveal need for Highland approach

AN NHS Highland consultant has underlined the need for a specific approach to suicide prevention in rural areas.


Ross couple's classic drive for heroes

Ross couple's classic drive for heroes

A ROSS-SHIRE couple are putting their full trust in a cherished 33-year-old classic car to motor 2,000 miles in aid of ex-servicemen and women.


Revealed: new Ross County kit for 2013/14

Revealed: new Ross County kit for 2013/14

ROSS County have unveiled their new strips for the 2013-14 campaign.


Dingwall netball kids cock a hoop with tourney success

Dingwall netball kids cock a hoop with tourney success

TEAMS of netball players from one Ross-shire school proved they were really on the ball when they picked up a first, second and third at a tournament…


Beauly murder threat man jailed

Beauly murder threat man jailed

A BEAULY man who caused a disturbance at a house and threatened to murder a neighbour was jailed for four months today (Friday).


Easy peasy as Ullapool team triumphs

Easy peasy as Ullapool team triumphs

FIVE young entrepreneurs from Ullapool are bound for the Faroe Islands after their baby pouch business idea scooped a top European award.


Scottish Government on the ball with land reform

Scottish Government on the ball with land reform

JOHANN Lamont told Scottish Labour in Inverness that a compulsory right to buy should become available to urban and rural communities if they so wished;…


MSP accused of spin over Dingwall justice centre

MSP accused of spin over Dingwall justice centre

A HIGHLAND MSP is lobbying for top level support for his idea to build a new justice centre in Dingwall.


Police crackdown on drunken crime

Police crackdown on drunken crime

MANY incidents of yobbish behaviour in the Highlands are booze fuelled, say police who are today (Friday) carrying out a crackdown on alcohol-related…


Town is proud of its past but must also look to its future

Town is proud of its past but must also look to its future

THE spotlight falls this week on three different Ross-shire projects.


Fine for Ross County star after driving ban "misunderstanding"

Fine for Ross County star after driving ban "misunderstanding"

ROSS County star defender Mihael Kovacevic claimed “it was all a misunderstanding” yesterday after he was fined £600 for driving while…


County must jump through Hoops to salvage dreams of Europe

County must jump through Hoops to salvage dreams of Europe

DEREK Adams believes Ross County need another stirring day of defiance against champions Celtic to retain a realistic chance in the hunt for European…


Future of Dingwall council offices under spotlight

Future of Dingwall council offices under spotlight

TWO Highland councillors have sought a commitment from the local authority that it will retain its offices in Dingwall town centre, following a major…


Guide puts focus on rural suicide

Guide puts focus on rural suicide

AN NHS Highland consultant has underlined the need for a specific approach to suicide prevention in rural areas.


Councillors go back to school after rules breach

Councillors go back to school after rules breach

A REFRESHER training session for Highland councillors on planning matters has been organised after a member was censured by a public watchdog for…


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