WITH just over a fortnight of wait ahead, the countdown has started for one of Inverness' most anticipated events.
AN Italian team smashed their target time crossing the length of Loch Ness on three one-man lightweight sailboats in four hours and 59 minutes.
FIREFIGHTERS in the Highlands attended a total of 1494 incidents involving unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS) last year.
FIREFIGHTERS in the Highlands attended a total of 1494 incidents involving unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS) last year.
PARTS of the Highlands will be at extreme or very high risk of wildfires this week as a new warning is issued.
A HIGHLAND climate initiative is calling for people to share their personal experience on the impact of wildfires on the region's communities.
The Highlands will be next on the calendar of a popular whisky festival.
ENDURANCE cyclist Matt Page said he was gutted to call off a NC500 record-breaking attempt after being caught in adverse conditions.
A SCHEME aiming to increase the number of toilets accessible to the public in the Highlands is set to see a 30 per cent rise in providers.
A POPULAR outdoors site run by a Highland-based duo bagged an award at the Scottish Walking Awards.
Police say there is no threat to the wider public but remain on the scene of the earlier disturbance.
AN ENERGY company has confirmed they are working on alternative options on plans to build a controversial overhead line in the Highlands.
THE A9 on the Kessock Bridge has now reopened after being restricted in both directions due to a police incident.
PATIENTS at an Inverness end-of-life treatment centre had cheerful day celebrating the coronation on Saturday.
A SCOTTISH agricultural charity has named a new representative for the Highlands after almost 650 people applied for the role.
PEOPLE in the Highlands and Scotland are being warned over healthcare services opening times in May due to bank holidays.
YOUNG people of the Highlands are being invited to put themselves forward to become the region's next Youth Convener.
POLICE are calling for information after a donations box was stolen from a Sutherland car park.
THIS Sunday, April 23 marks World Book and Copyright Day, a date set by UNESCO and to promote the enjoyment of books and reading.
A HIGHLAND star chef will be hosting a world porridge making competition in October.