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BA flights between Inverness and Heathrow grounded as high winds strike

24 January 2025
BA flights between Inverness and Heathrow grounded as high winds strike

BA flights between Inverness and Heathrow grounded as high winds strike

24 January 2025

Two British Airways flights between Inverness and Heathrow have been cancelled as Storm Eowyn closes in on the Highlands.


Snow and ice alert for Highlands extended into weekend

24 January 2025
Snow and ice alert for Highlands extended into weekend

Snow and ice alert for Highlands extended into weekend

24 January 2025

Snow and ice warnings for the Highlands will remain active into Saturday with “hazardous driving conditions” forecast.


Dornoch bridge closed to high-sided vehicles as Storm Eowyn hits

24 January 2025
Dornoch bridge closed to high-sided vehicles as Storm Eowyn hits

Dornoch bridge closed to high-sided vehicles as Storm Eowyn hits

24 January 2025

Storm Éowyn has forced the closure of the A9 at Dornoch Bridge to high-side vehicles.


Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

24 January 2025
Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

24 January 2025

Highland Council has announced the closure of a number of schools and nurseries affecting thousands of youngsters today as Storm Eowyn strikes.


Power cut set to leave Sutherland residents in the dark for 16 hours

24 January 2025
Power cut set to leave Sutherland residents in the dark for 16 hours

Power cut set to leave Sutherland residents in the dark for 16 hours

24 January 2025

Over 140 homes in two areas of Sutherland have been hit by power cuts – with some residents set to be without electricity for 14 hours.


LATEST: Storm Eowyn hits Highlands with travel wipe-out on planes, trains and buses

24 January 2025
LATEST: Storm Eowyn hits Highlands with travel wipe-out on planes, trains and buses

LATEST: Storm Eowyn hits Highlands with travel wipe-out on planes, trains and buses

24 January 2025

Storm Eowyn’s first dramatic effects are already being felt in the Highlands this morning in the shape of a wipe-out of transport services.


Snow warning for Highlands added to ‘weather bomb’ wind alert

22 January 2025
Snow warning for Highlands added to ‘weather bomb’ wind alert

Snow warning for Highlands added to ‘weather bomb’ wind alert

22 January 2025

Storm Eowyn is now expected to bring snow as well as winds of up to 80 mph to parts of the Highlands.


Fake cash alert in Highlands sparks warning to business and shoppers

17 January 2025
Fake cash alert in Highlands sparks warning to business and shoppers

Fake cash alert in Highlands sparks warning to business and shoppers

17 January 2025

A flood of fake money in circulation has sparked a warning to businesses and shoppers in the Highlands.


UPDATE: A9 reopened after serious crash in Highlands

15 January 2025
UPDATE: A9 reopened after serious crash in Highlands

UPDATE: A9 reopened after serious crash in Highlands

15 January 2025

Police have reopened the A9 near Golspie after a collision earlier today.


New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

10 January 2025
New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

10 January 2025

A professor with 30 years experience of “fostering academic innovation” has been given a crucial leadership role at UHI.


Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

10 January 2025
Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

10 January 2025

Seven of nine Highland League fixtures set to be played tomorrow have been postponed.


Police Scotland probe report of two more lynx on the loose near Kingussie

10 January 2025
Police Scotland probe report of two more lynx on the loose near Kingussie

Police Scotland probe report of two more lynx on the loose near Kingussie

10 January 2025

Operation has started to capture lynx spotted in same location where two big cats were caught yesterday


Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

10 January 2025
Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

10 January 2025

Thousands of Highland school and nursery children are set for another day at home as the cold snap continues.


Ross-shire and Sutherland bus services hit by heavy snow

10 January 2025
Ross-shire and Sutherland bus services hit by heavy snow

Ross-shire and Sutherland bus services hit by heavy snow

10 January 2025

Bus services parts of Ross-shire and Sutherland are facing delays and cancellations today after fresh overnight snowfalls.


PICTURES: Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highlands police alert

09 January 2025
PICTURES: Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highlands police alert

PICTURES: Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highlands police alert

09 January 2025

Two lynx that sparked a police alert after being illegally released in the Highlands have been safely captured by wildlife conservationists.


Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

09 January 2025
Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

09 January 2025

Around 20,000 school pupils and nursery children in the Highland Council area are staying at home today after heavy snow overnight forced closures.


More than 5000 children stay home as Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

08 January 2025
More than 5000 children stay home as Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

More than 5000 children stay home as Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

08 January 2025

Highland Council has announced the closure of a raft of schools and nurseries this morning after more heavy snow overnight.


Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

05 January 2025
Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

05 January 2025

Scottish Government failures on social care are being blamed for landing the Highlands and Islands NHS with a £154 million bill over the last decade.


Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

03 January 2025
Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

03 January 2025

Inverness Hollywood actress Karen Gillan has shared a first picture of her new baby daughter - and her sweet-sounding name.


Violent crime surge makes Highland capital’s city centre ‘third most dangerous’ in Scotland

03 January 2025
Violent crime surge makes Highland capital’s city centre ‘third most dangerous’ in Scotland

Violent crime surge makes Highland capital’s city centre ‘third most dangerous’ in Scotland

03 January 2025

A dramatic surge in violent crime has made the city centre the third worst hotspot for recorded offences in Scotland, it is claimed.


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