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Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.


Prospective crofters invited to complete questionnaire to help build database

Prospective crofters invited to complete questionnaire to help build database

The information provided by the questionnaire will allow potential crofters to be matched up with available land.


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Enter the awards by April 28 for your chance to shine bright on tourism’s big night!

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024: Enter the awards by April 28 for your chance to shine bright on tourism’s big night!

Be sure to get your HITA 2024 entry in by April 28!


Orbex gets £16.7m funding injection

Orbex gets £16.7m funding injection

Orbex said it had raised £16.7 million from a “group of six significant investors in an update to its Series C funding round”.


Highlands amongst first regions to get new disability benefit

Highlands amongst first regions to get new disability benefit

Payment will be worth between £290 and £434 per month depending on needs


What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

From film nights to coffee mornings and daffodil teas, there is plenty going on in Sutherland this weekend and next week.


Coul Links opponents claim controversial golf course plan faces erosion threat

Coul Links opponents claim controversial golf course plan faces erosion threat

Golf course could slip into sea, claim campaigners against plan.


Former Charles Kennedy aide targets far north Holyrood seat for LibDems

Former Charles Kennedy aide targets far north Holyrood seat for LibDems

David Green aims to replace the SNP’s Maree Todd in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross after a close-run contest in 2021


‘It would set a precedent’: Warning to Brora Community Council over awarding grant for transport to hospital

‘It would set a precedent’: Warning to Brora Community Council over awarding grant for transport to hospital

The difficulties faced by some Brora residents in accessing transport for hospital visits were aired at a community council meeting.


Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Trees for Life says it is ‘hugely worrying and a move in the wrong direction’ while Oxfam Scotland call it ‘an acute global embarrassment’.


‘Concern’ over continued closure of railway station at Altnabreac

‘Concern’ over continued closure of railway station at Altnabreac

A lack of progress in reopening a Highland railway station that was temporarily shut in a row over access, is “concerning”, say local politicians.


Sutherland LGBTQ+ voices sought for documentary series

Sutherland LGBTQ+ voices sought for documentary series

Participants are being sought in Sutherland for a podcast documentary on rural Scotland's LGBTQ+ community.


Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Clarity is urgently needed over the ban on wood burning stoves, a Highland MSP has warned after being inundated with concerns from confused residents.


Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Trees for Life says it is ‘hugely worrying and a move in the wrong direction’ while Oxfam Scotland call it ‘an acute global embarrassment’.


Ullapool to see BEAR Scotland remove mystery gorilla sign

Ullapool to see BEAR Scotland remove mystery gorilla sign

NC500 gorilla road sign in Ullapool is set to be taken down by BEAR Scotland as a “non-prescribed sign”.


Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

It wouldn’t be like Nessie to duck out of an early season photo opportunity.


66-home go-ahead for Easter Ross town

66-home go-ahead for Easter Ross town

THE go-ahead for a major Easter Ross housing scheme has been hailed an ‘extremely positive’ development for the nascent Cromarty Firth freeport.


Couple’s dream countryside home near Golspie to star in BBC series ‘Escape to the Country’

Couple’s dream countryside home near Golspie to star in BBC series ‘Escape to the Country’

Hill Cottage near Golspie has been selected as the ‘wild card’ in a BBC TV series.


Brora Community Council to submit Freedom of Information Act over money spent on external consultants

Brora Community Council to submit Freedom of Information Act over money spent on external consultants

It was agreed to submit the request at the group’s meeting yesterday evening.


Loch Ness Marathon features among top 10 most in-demand marathons in the world

Loch Ness Marathon features among top 10 most in-demand marathons in the world

The Loch Ness Marathon is ranked among the top ten most in-demand marathons around the world, according to a recent survey.


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