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Corrieshalloch Gorge Visitor Centre reminds tourists of their motorhome waste disposal facilities

Corrieshalloch Gorge Visitor Centre reminds tourists of their motorhome waste disposal facilities

An NC500 landmark visitor centre has highlighted their motorhome waste disposal facilities on offer, as tourist season begins.


John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

A mystery donor is helping to build bridges in the north of Scotland after pledging thousands of pounds to a Highland trail group.


Dead humpback whale appears on Wester Ross shores after ‘chronic entanglement’

Dead humpback whale appears on Wester Ross shores after ‘chronic entanglement’

Over the weekend (April 20), a fisherman reported seeing a whale washed ashore on the Scoraig peninsula, Wester Ross.


Highland hospitality sector focus for salmon producer’s new sales co-ordinator

Highland hospitality sector focus for salmon producer’s new sales co-ordinator

A salmon producer with a major presence in Ross-shire has appointed a new sales coordinator - and cemented links with a local care home.


Giant steps made in Wester Ross paths’ improvement

Giant steps made in Wester Ross paths’ improvement

‘At this time of year everyone is itching to be outdoors and make the most of the long daylight hours.’


Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Vital infrastructure improvements that could transform the reliability of trains in the northern Highlands appear to be in limbo.


Highland surgeon reflects on plight facing Ukraine doctors

Highland surgeon reflects on plight facing Ukraine doctors

An Inverness surgeon has made a return visit to Ukraine as the conflict continues more than two years after the full-scale invasion by Russia.


Wester Ross museum’s ‘Whatever the Weather Wednesdays’ project wins seal of approval

Wester Ross museum’s ‘Whatever the Weather Wednesdays’ project wins seal of approval

“This club has been a life saver for me. It has helped us both as we meet up with an interesting group of people and we look forward to attending.”


THE WAY I SEE IT: Scottish Government dropped the ball on climate change - here’s what must happen now

THE WAY I SEE IT: Scottish Government dropped the ball on climate change - here’s what must happen now

David Green has some inside knowledge on climate policy and heard the alarm bells ringing many years ago.


THE WAY I SEE IT: These resource-challenged Ross-shire schools could be beacons of light

THE WAY I SEE IT: These resource-challenged Ross-shire schools could be beacons of light

If funded properly remote rural schools can be beacons of light and hope to reversing rural depopulation, the alternative is not an option.


Renowned Army piper who was awarded MBE by the Queen dies aged 88

Renowned Army piper who was awarded MBE by the Queen dies aged 88

A renowned piper who mentored hundred of Army pipers and was involved in 24 Edinburgh Military Tattoos has died aged 88.


Highland silent auction with ‘stunning artwork’ from ‘internationally acclaimed’ artists

Highland silent auction with ‘stunning artwork’ from ‘internationally acclaimed’ artists

The auction features over 80 different artworks in multiple mediums, on offer until April 28.


Strictly contestant pulling for charities with tractor run across Easter Ross

Strictly contestant pulling for charities with tractor run across Easter Ross

A Dingwall man has been pulling out all the stops in a bid to raise cash for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


‘Golden years’ for retired Fortrose Medical Practice manager after 19 years’ service

‘Golden years’ for retired Fortrose Medical Practice manager after 19 years’ service

“I also won’t miss getting up at 6am every morning!”


No decision to be made on Cowie until Premiership status is confirmed

No decision to be made on Cowie until Premiership status is confirmed

Ross County chief executive Steven Ferguson says he and Cowie are both comfortable putting the interim manager’s future on the backburner for now.


ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

Hopes cycling and luggage capacity could be dramatically increased on railway services in the north Highlands seem to have been dashed by rail chiefs.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: No pain, no gain

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: No pain, no gain

All of us amateur dancers will be forever thankful to anyone who has put their hand in their pocket to support us while we’ve been learning to dance.


PICTURES: Ross and Cromarty charity Fox and Friends hosts fun day

PICTURES: Ross and Cromarty charity Fox and Friends hosts fun day

Ross and Cromarty-based charity, Fox and Friends, hosts funday to “bring communities together”.


Ullapool CalMac went ‘above and beyond’ so family could attend funeral

Ullapool CalMac went ‘above and beyond’ so family could attend funeral

Woman shares how CalMac staff went the extra mile so family could “make it to the wake in time to say goodbye” at family member’s funeral.


Easter Ross photographer’s project to capture ‘essence of growing up in Highlands’

Easter Ross photographer’s project to capture ‘essence of growing up in Highlands’

Easter Ross photographer aims to “capture the essence of growing up in the Highlands” for a new project titled Seaboard.


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