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Why retiring Ross-shire distillery manager didn’t bother reading his contract

Why retiring Ross-shire distillery manager didn’t bother reading his contract

The well-respected distillery manager jumped at the chance of the top job and never looked back.


Strong entry as sheep keenly bid for at Quoybrae mart

Strong entry as sheep keenly bid for at Quoybrae mart

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts sold 76 store cattle and 1207 prime, store and feeding sheep on Monday.


Ullapool parents to get free music workshops for tots and babies

Ullapool parents to get free music workshops for tots and babies

Ullapool parents to see new free music workshops for babies and toddlers, led by two renowned local musicians.


Tain man makes no plea on abduction charge

Tain man makes no plea on abduction charge

A 55-year-old Easter Ross man has appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court accused of abducting a child in Alness.


13% of Highland children waited over 53 weeks for mental health treatment

13% of Highland children waited over 53 weeks for mental health treatment

13% of Highland children waited over a year for mental health treatment after being referred to CAMHS.


Melvich boss lauds improvement of young side after win as champions Golspie see off Lochinver

Melvich boss lauds improvement of young side after win as champions Golspie see off Lochinver

Melvich beat Embo 3-2 to kick off their league campaign.


Community enjoys 'wonderful afternoon' at Brora's Party in the Park

Community enjoys 'wonderful afternoon' at Brora's Party in the Park

The theme of the Party in the Park was ‘Royal Teddy Bears Picnic Party’.


‘No one’s death is an isolated event’: Medical professor gives talk in Tongue on assisted dying

‘No one’s death is an isolated event’: Medical professor gives talk in Tongue on assisted dying

Professor Robin Taylor gave a talk on assisted dying at the Kyle Centre, Tongue.


CrossReach offers care and careers

CrossReach offers care and careers

CrossReach is a popular choice not just for loved ones seeking a care home but also to those looking for a rewarding employment experience.


PICTURES: Dingwall Mart hosts launch of Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

PICTURES: Dingwall Mart hosts launch of Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

A lifeline ambulance service is £2000 better off thanks to the head-turning efforts of participants in a road run that set out from Dingwall.


Police launch appeal following fatal A9 crash at Slochd

Police launch appeal following fatal A9 crash at Slochd

A 42-year-old woman has died following a serious accident last night.


A9 reopens in Highlands after serious accident

A9 reopens in Highlands after serious accident

The A9 has fully reopened following a serious accident last night.


Fascinating finds made as Old Clyne School, Brora, reveals its secrets in multi-million pound refurbishment project

Fascinating finds made as Old Clyne School, Brora, reveals its secrets in multi-million pound refurbishment project

Workers began a major £3.5 million project last month to transform Old School Clyne into a community heritage centre and museum.


Exciting opportunity to become a marine mammal medic in north-west Sutherland

Exciting opportunity to become a marine mammal medic in north-west Sutherland

A training course for people who want to become a marine mammal Medic is being held in Lochinver in July.


‘We raised a fantastic amount in our wee village’: Fun and fundraising day at Portskerra

‘We raised a fantastic amount in our wee village’: Fun and fundraising day at Portskerra

Voluntary organisations took stalls at the event and Tumbles of Fun provided soft play equipment to entertain the children.


PICTURES: Tourist bonanza for Thurso after gigantic cruise ship visits

PICTURES: Tourist bonanza for Thurso after gigantic cruise ship visits

Thurso was well-prepared to welcome the AIDAsol cruise ship contingent when the huge vessel berthed at Scrabster harbour on Saturday.


Achiltibuie art auction ‘resounding success’ with £20,000 raised

Achiltibuie art auction ‘resounding success’ with £20,000 raised

Coigach Heritage held an online and in-person art auction in a bid to raise funds for a new art instalment in the area, titled Lorg Na Còigich.


NHS HIGHLAND: Pressures on the natural environment damage systems that protect our wellbeing

NHS HIGHLAND: Pressures on the natural environment damage systems that protect our wellbeing

Getting closer to nature can improve both our physical and our mental health, says our columnist.


Highland housing shortage discussed at Holyrood

Highland housing shortage discussed at Holyrood

A Highland MSP says rural communities in the region are facing an “acute housing shortage”.


JoGLE walker in rescue call-out

JoGLE walker in rescue call-out

It costs an average of £2500 to run a mountain rescue operation.


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