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33 jobs to go as Dobbies confirms Inverness closure plan

02 October 2024
33 jobs to go as Dobbies confirms Inverness closure plan

33 jobs to go as Dobbies confirms Inverness closure plan

02 October 2024

The Inverness branch of Dobbies garden centre chain is in line for closure by the end of the year.


Alistair Wilson: New senior police officer to oversee Nairn murder investigation

23 September 2024
Alistair Wilson: New senior police officer to oversee Nairn murder investigation

Alistair Wilson: New senior police officer to oversee Nairn murder investigation

23 September 2024

A new senior officer is to oversee the reinvestigation of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson’s murder, following criticism by his family.


Highlands and Islands Airports wins aviation industry award

22 September 2024
Highlands and Islands Airports wins aviation industry award

Highlands and Islands Airports wins aviation industry award

22 September 2024

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) has won the best use of technology award at the Aviation Industry Awards UK.


PICTURES: Black Isle Calling music festival draws the crowds

17 September 2024
PICTURES: Black Isle Calling music festival draws the crowds

PICTURES: Black Isle Calling music festival draws the crowds

17 September 2024

A brand new two-day music festival came to the Black Isle over the weekend.


Highland Council to take on responsibilty for youth work and adult learning

16 September 2024
Highland Council to take on responsibilty for youth work and adult learning

Highland Council to take on responsibilty for youth work and adult learning

16 September 2024

Highland Council’s education committee has agreed to the transfer of youth work and adult learning to the council from High Life Highland.


Orkney-Caithness Link project gathers pace as contracts are awarded

13 September 2024
Orkney-Caithness Link project gathers pace as contracts are awarded

Orkney-Caithness Link project gathers pace as contracts are awarded

13 September 2024

The project will see Orkney connected to the GB electricity network for the first time, with contracts awarded to key supply chain partners.


Finalists announced for the Highland Business Awards 2024

30 August 2024
Finalists announced for the Highland Business Awards 2024

Finalists announced for the Highland Business Awards 2024

30 August 2024

The finalists for the Highland’s premier business awards ceremony have been officially announced.


Highland housing need clear from census results says MSP

25 August 2024
Highland housing need clear from census results says MSP

Highland housing need clear from census results says MSP

25 August 2024

Census figures show the scale of the housing transformation needed across the Highlands and Islands to address the housing emergency an MSP has said.


Inverness music festival The Gathering to be headlined by Skippinish

21 August 2024
Inverness music festival The Gathering to be headlined by Skippinish

Inverness music festival The Gathering to be headlined by Skippinish

21 August 2024

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Torrdion are also among those to have been named as part of the 2025 line-up for the festival.


Desperate plea from Caithness animal charity

19 August 2024
Desperate plea from Caithness animal charity

Desperate plea from Caithness animal charity

19 August 2024

A far north animal rescue charity is appealing for help after receiving an influx of dogs in need of care.


Sutherland food and drink firms urged to apply for funding

18 August 2024
Sutherland food and drink firms urged to apply for funding

Sutherland food and drink firms urged to apply for funding

18 August 2024

Food businesses, producers and groups are encouraged to apply for grants of up to £5000 to promote and champion local produce.


Friends aim to keep their motors running on NC500 motorbike challenge

17 August 2024
Friends aim to keep their motors running on NC500 motorbike challenge

Friends aim to keep their motors running on NC500 motorbike challenge

17 August 2024

Service personnel are aiming to raise funds and awareness for a children’s charity by completing the North Coast 500 in less than 24 hours


Deadline looming to provide views on Highland services

10 August 2024
Deadline looming to provide views on Highland services

Deadline looming to provide views on Highland services

10 August 2024

Highland Council is reminding residents, businesses and community groups about the chance to share experiences of living here and accessing services.


Highland MSP insists rural depopulation is ‘not inevitable’

15 July 2024
Highland MSP insists rural depopulation is ‘not inevitable’

Highland MSP insists rural depopulation is ‘not inevitable’

15 July 2024

Scottish Green MSP Ariane Burgess marked World Population Day by focusing on the challenges of rural depopulation in the Highlands.


Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

14 July 2024
Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

14 July 2024

A Marie Curie-funded study aims to uncover the struggles of people in Scotland’s rural communities facing advanced illness and financial hardship.


Highland Council launches consultation on ecology strategy and action plan

14 July 2024
Highland Council launches consultation on ecology strategy and action plan

Highland Council launches consultation on ecology strategy and action plan

14 July 2024

Highland Council has launched a 12-week public consultation on its draft ecology strategy and action plan.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) supports more than 1200 jobs across the region

12 July 2024
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) supports more than 1200 jobs across the region

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) supports more than 1200 jobs across the region

12 July 2024

Figures compiled by the enterprise agency show how businesses and communities have been supported by the agency during the 2023/ 24 financial year.


Scottish Land Commission looking to recruit new board members

09 July 2024
Scottish Land Commission looking to recruit new board members

Scottish Land Commission looking to recruit new board members

09 July 2024

The Scottish Government wants to appoint two new land commissioners and a new tenant farming commissioner to join the Scottish Land Commission board.


Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

09 July 2024
Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

09 July 2024

A Marie Curie-funded study aims to uncover the struggles of people in Scotland’s rural communities facing advanced illness and financial hardship.


Armed Forces Week marked by Tain flag raising

30 June 2024
Armed Forces Week marked by Tain flag raising

Armed Forces Week marked by Tain flag raising

30 June 2024

The Armed Forces Day flag has been visible at Tain Air Weapon Range all this week to celebrate Armed Forces Week 2024.


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