NEWS

PICTURES: VE Day 80th anniversary marked in Dingwall

Pupils from a local school did their headteacher proud and showed that a new generation still cares deeply.

Fire-hit kart raceway confirms reopening date

A popular attraction forced to temporarily shutter its doors after a major blaze destroyed neighbouring businesses will reopen within weeks.

Mountain bikers at Ross-shire forest urged to ‘stay off’ wheelchair friendly paths

Mountain bikers at a popular Ross-shire resort have been asked to be considerate and stay off a new wheelchair and buggy-friendly path.

Tain locals highlight ‘danger’ of ‘short-sighted’ proposal that risks loss of swimming pool

A Highland Council review on the future of Tain’s main leisure facility could see the town lose its only swimming pool.

What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

Exactly one year away from the vote we look at what the region wants and what could change.

Organisations back pilot plan to reduce deer densities

A coalition of landowning organisations and rural workers have backed a new Deer Management Plan.

Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has urged people who live within or who may enter rural environments to exercise caution.

WATCH: ‘One-handed’ Highland rock talent inspires national campaign on the benefits of music for stroke survivors

An Inverness musician’s determined recovery from the trauma of suffering a stroke is providing inspiration in a new national campaign.

Black Isle place to go for green-fingered plant hunters

The Black Isle Horticultural Society’s popular Plant Sale is set to return later this month, and will be held in Rosemarkie.

Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards are set to return for 2025.

Injury-hit Staggies still have enough quality to win relegation battle

Two more Ross County players missed training today, adding to their existing list of long-term absentees.

Kessock Bridge’s access and safety for pylon workers to be improved

A contractor has been appointed to deliver works to improve access and safety for pylon workers on Kessock Bridge.

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

A housing association has been ordered to apologise over failures to tackle anti-social behaviour that left a family feeling they had to move away.

Ross-shire distillery champions the Highlands in New York alongside Alan Cumming

A Ross-shire based distillery has been championing Scotland in New York.

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

PICTURES: Stunning images highlight plans for major revamp of popular hotel

Striking artists’ impressions have been released illustrating the plans for the major transformation of a popular Wester Ross hotel.

Dingwall police launch search for Liam Long (29)

Dingwall police have launched a search for a missing person (29) who has not been seen since April 29.

WATCH: Black Isle woman whose entire family was killed in war reflects on VE Day

WATCH: Highland women’s remarkable memories caught to coincide with 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Highland charities and individuals shortlisted for annual Scottish awards

Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector.

Why care home residents and staff go the extra mile (every day!)

Staff and residents have set out on a ‘Mile a Day in May’ challenge for a cause close to their hearts.