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Bagpiper sought for Evel Knievel themed event at John O’Groats

Bagpiper sought for Evel Knievel themed event at John O’Groats

Bagpiper sought for Evel Knievel themed event at John O’Groats

16 May 2024

A UK motorbike club, endorsed by the family of the late Evel Knievel, is seeking a bagpiper to play at the start of their UK trek from John O’Groats.


PICTURES: BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year judges really do dig Highlands’ Earth House

PICTURES: BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year judges really do dig Highlands’ Earth House

PICTURES: BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year judges really do dig Highlands’ Earth House

16 May 2024

This article containers spoilers for anyone who has not yet watched the episode


PICTURES: Oink! Oink! John O’Groats send off for pig-themed Citroen called Pigasso

PICTURES: Oink! Oink! John O’Groats send off for pig-themed Citroen called Pigasso

PICTURES: Oink! Oink! John O’Groats send off for pig-themed Citroen called Pigasso

15 May 2024

A young farmer set out from John O’Groats with his support team on Sunday and is heading to Land’s End in a pig-themed car aptly named Pigasso.


Stoltman brothers’ creation gifts RNLI Invergordon a £1000 pizza the action

Stoltman brothers’ creation gifts RNLI Invergordon a £1000 pizza the action

Stoltman brothers’ creation gifts RNLI Invergordon a £1000 pizza the action

15 May 2024

The Stoltman pizza has been a hit since launch at Sutor Creek - and has left RNLI Invergordon on the crest of a wave…


Murder mystery is Wick-born author’s 15th book

Murder mystery is Wick-born author’s 15th book

Murder mystery is Wick-born author’s 15th book

12 May 2024

Wick-born author Dorothy Stewart (née Miller) is celebrating her 75th birthday with the publication of her 15th book, entitled Loose Ends.


PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

11 May 2024

Aurora hunters were in force last night after the intense solar activity resulted in an incredible northern lights display.


Hollywood hero Russell Crowe makes plea to Highland music fans as he prepares for summer gig in Inverness

Hollywood hero Russell Crowe makes plea to Highland music fans as he prepares for summer gig in Inverness

Hollywood hero Russell Crowe makes plea to Highland music fans as he prepares for summer gig in Inverness

10 May 2024

Hollywood star Russell Crowe has made a plea to Highland music fans to snap up the last few remaining tickets for his band’s date in Inverness.


Could this be Scotland’s Home of the Year?

Could this be Scotland’s Home of the Year?

Could this be Scotland’s Home of the Year?

10 May 2024

Earth House in Inverness-shire is in running for the title in popular BBC TV series


PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

PICTURES: Stunning new images offer glimpse inside future Inverness Castle Experience attraction

04 May 2024

Stunning new images have been released offering a glimpse of what Inverness Castle will look like once it opens as a tourist attraction.


Schoolboy finds Tennent’s can almost as old as his mum on Highland beach

Schoolboy finds Tennent’s can almost as old as his mum on Highland beach

Schoolboy finds Tennent’s can almost as old as his mum on Highland beach

03 May 2024

The 49-year-old can featuring one of the ‘Lager Lovelies’ will be kept as a souvenir.


Dingwall start and public invite for Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

Dingwall start and public invite for Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

Dingwall start and public invite for Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

02 May 2024

The public are invited to watch the start of what promises to be a head-turning procession between Dingwall and Thurso. Here’s the plan…


Golspie pupils help design new John O’Groats Trail ‘stamps’

Golspie pupils help design new John O’Groats Trail ‘stamps’

Golspie pupils help design new John O’Groats Trail ‘stamps’

01 May 2024

Pupils at Golspie High School have helped design special stamps for walkers on the John O’Groats Trail.


Mystery of gold ring found at Dunnet Forest

Mystery of gold ring found at Dunnet Forest

Mystery of gold ring found at Dunnet Forest

26 April 2024

Mystery surrounds a gold ring found in a kindling bag at Dunnet Community Forest (DCF) and how it got there.


Loch Ness and the Cairngorms among top 5 most Instagrammable spots in Scotland

Loch Ness and the Cairngorms among top 5 most Instagrammable spots in Scotland

Loch Ness and the Cairngorms among top 5 most Instagrammable spots in Scotland

24 April 2024

Two Highland scenic locations were listed among the most Instagrammable tourist destination in the country according to a new survey.


Invergordon man writes song about strongman Stoltman brothers - and it’s a heavy metal epic!

Invergordon man writes song about strongman Stoltman brothers - and it’s a heavy metal epic!

Invergordon man writes song about strongman Stoltman brothers - and it’s a heavy metal epic!

23 April 2024

What would Eurovision make of this banger inspired by Invergordon strongman brothers Tom and Luke Stoltman?


Ullapool to see BEAR Scotland remove mystery gorilla sign

Ullapool to see BEAR Scotland remove mystery gorilla sign

Ullapool to see BEAR Scotland remove mystery gorilla sign

18 April 2024

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

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

18 April 2024

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


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

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

18 April 2024

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


NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

17 April 2024

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool has seen a new sign pop-up for a rather exotic animal.


New attraction is hitting the heights at Carrbridge’s Landmark Forest Adventure Park

New attraction is hitting the heights at Carrbridge’s Landmark Forest Adventure Park

New attraction is hitting the heights at Carrbridge’s Landmark Forest Adventure Park

16 April 2024

Netted walkway weaves between the pine trees at up to eight metres off ground


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