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Police concerned for 62 year-old man missing from Highlands

10 April 2024
Police concerned for 62 year-old man missing from Highlands

Police concerned for 62 year-old man missing from Highlands

10 April 2024

Police are concerned for the well-being of a 62-year-old man missing since Monday from the Highlands.


New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

09 April 2024
New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

09 April 2024

The building of a new £209 million Highland prison that will increase custody capacity and attract significant investment has moved a step closer.


Port of Cromarty Firth welcomes landmark 750th rig visit

05 April 2024
Port of Cromarty Firth welcomes landmark 750th rig visit

Port of Cromarty Firth welcomes landmark 750th rig visit

05 April 2024

The Port of Cromarty Firth has reached a new milestone with the 750th oil rig to visit its deep, sheltered waters.


Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

05 April 2024
Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

05 April 2024

Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.


ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

05 April 2024
ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

05 April 2024

Staff shortages are disrupting some trains to and from Inverness this morning.


Woman hiker leaves hospital after airlift drama at Highland beauty spot

04 April 2024
Woman hiker leaves hospital after airlift drama at Highland beauty spot

Woman hiker leaves hospital after airlift drama at Highland beauty spot

04 April 2024

A woman hiker has been released from hospital after being airlifted to safety from the Falls of Glomach in Wester Ross.


A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

04 April 2024
A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

04 April 2024

Saddened community figures have called Cllr Alasdair Rhind a “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend”.


Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

04 April 2024
Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

04 April 2024

Two ScotRail services between Inverness and Caithness will be cancelled today.


WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024
WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024

An SNP MP has secured further discussions with a UK Government Minister on creating fairer energy prices for the Highlands and Islands.


Hollywood star Russell Crowe gives polite 'no' to a big Highland Games live show

05 March 2024
Hollywood star Russell Crowe gives polite 'no' to a big Highland Games live show

Hollywood star Russell Crowe gives polite 'no' to a big Highland Games live show

05 March 2024

Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe has declined an offer to perform with his band at this summer’s Inverness Highland Games.


UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

05 March 2024
UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

05 March 2024

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has appointed a new principal and vice-chancellor.


New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

05 March 2024
New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

05 March 2024

Trials are set to begin next week in the Highlands on a new method of repairing potholes that uses debris found by the roadside.


Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

05 March 2024
Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

05 March 2024

Police are appealing for help in tracing a man reported missing from John O’Groats three days ago.


ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

29 February 2024
ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

29 February 2024

Train travellers on this morning’s early service from Wick to Inverness have been hit by disruption north of Lairg.


WATCH: Highland landmark's £30 million transformation gathers pace

27 February 2024
WATCH: Highland landmark's £30 million transformation gathers pace

WATCH: Highland landmark's £30 million transformation gathers pace

27 February 2024

Transformation of a Highland landmark into a world-class visitor attraction is continuing apace, according to one of the project's leading lights.


Foul-up! 8 Highland Council dog wardens catch just 2 dog-fouling culprits in 3 years

24 February 2024
Foul-up! 8 Highland Council dog wardens catch just 2 dog-fouling culprits in 3 years

Foul-up! 8 Highland Council dog wardens catch just 2 dog-fouling culprits in 3 years

24 February 2024

Highland Council is facing demands to clean up its act on dog-fouling – after catching just two offenders in the last three years.


Inverness Airport railway station clocks up over 50,000 passengers in first year

05 February 2024
Inverness Airport railway station clocks up over 50,000 passengers in first year

Inverness Airport railway station clocks up over 50,000 passengers in first year

05 February 2024

ScotRail’s newest railway station in the Highlands is celebrating its first anniversary


Highland News and Media journalists triumph with stunning success at Highlands and Islands media awards

02 February 2024
Highland News and Media journalists triumph with stunning success at Highlands and Islands media awards

Highland News and Media journalists triumph with stunning success at Highlands and Islands media awards

02 February 2024

Journalists from Highland News and Media (HNM) enjoyed success at tonight's Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards.


Train services between Inverness and Caithness hit by staff shortages

01 February 2024
Train services between Inverness and Caithness hit by staff shortages

Train services between Inverness and Caithness hit by staff shortages

01 February 2024

A shortage of train crew is causing disruption to train services between Caithness and Inverness.


INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

30 January 2024
INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

30 January 2024

Thirteen Highland Community Councils have been formed following a call for candidates.


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