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WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

17 March 2024
WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

17 March 2024

Jane Mackintosh was named primary teacher of the year at this year's Highland Heroes awards.


WATCH: Modest Inverness medic wins healthcare award at Highland Heroes

16 March 2024
WATCH: Modest Inverness medic wins healthcare award at Highland Heroes

WATCH: Modest Inverness medic wins healthcare award at Highland Heroes

16 March 2024

A doctor who has helped care for children at Raigmore Hospital for 20 years has been named this year's Highland Heroes' healthcare hero.


Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

15 March 2024
Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

15 March 2024

Police Scotland’s first national campaign of the year is about to commence with the focus on speed limits.


Highland empty homes officer up for award

28 February 2024
Highland empty homes officer up for award

Highland empty homes officer up for award

28 February 2024

A woman working to make sure Highland homes are being put to the best use is in the running for a national award in recognition of her achievements.


NFU reports increase in cost of attacks by dogs

28 February 2024
NFU reports increase in cost of attacks by dogs

NFU reports increase in cost of attacks by dogs

28 February 2024

Dog attacks on Scottish livestock cost an estimated £123,000 last year, more than double the 2022 cost, latest figures from NFU Mutual reveal.


New food waste reduction opportunity for Highland firms

25 February 2024
New food waste reduction opportunity for Highland firms

New food waste reduction opportunity for Highland firms

25 February 2024

Food and drink businesses in the Highlands interested in improving environmental performance by reducing food waste can join a new group.


New date for AgriScot 2024 agricultural business event

17 February 2024
New date for AgriScot 2024 agricultural business event

New date for AgriScot 2024 agricultural business event

17 February 2024

Leading agricultural business event AgriScot is being brought forward by one week this year.


Scottish Government seeks to tackle population challenges

17 February 2024
Scottish Government seeks to tackle population challenges

Scottish Government seeks to tackle population challenges

17 February 2024

A plan to strengthen communities facing population decline, including funding for local-led research, initiatives and support has been published.


Crofting Federation urges Scottish Government to distribute future funding fairly

17 February 2024
Crofting Federation urges Scottish Government to distribute future funding fairly

Crofting Federation urges Scottish Government to distribute future funding fairly

17 February 2024

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) says it is "unclear" how future splits of the country's agricultural budget will impact crofters.


Highland Council will work 'hand in hand' with businesses to realise Green Freeport potential

14 February 2024
Highland Council will work 'hand in hand' with businesses to realise Green Freeport potential

Highland Council will work 'hand in hand' with businesses to realise Green Freeport potential

14 February 2024

Highland Council has responded to worries that not enough housing is planned to meet future demand in the region.


Business community calls for Highland Council to review development plan

13 February 2024
Business community calls for Highland Council to review development plan

Business community calls for Highland Council to review development plan

13 February 2024

Highland business leaders want councillors to ‘seize the opportunity’ of the Cromarty and Inverness Green Freeport to boost 'critical' infrastructure.


Crofter numbers in Scotland hit five-year high

11 February 2024
Crofter numbers in Scotland hit five-year high

Crofter numbers in Scotland hit five-year high

11 February 2024

New figures from the Crofting Commission show a big increase in new entrants to crofting – with over 500 joining the sector in the year to March 2023.


Expo event to showcase green economy careers for Highland youngsters

11 February 2024
Expo event to showcase green economy careers for Highland youngsters

Expo event to showcase green economy careers for Highland youngsters

11 February 2024

Green career opportunities are to be highlighted to young people across the region in a new, first of its kind event.


Bank of Scotland not persuaded by Highland MSP to reverse mobile service closure

11 February 2024
Bank of Scotland not persuaded by Highland MSP to reverse mobile service closure

Bank of Scotland not persuaded by Highland MSP to reverse mobile service closure

11 February 2024

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant led a debate in Holyrood about the Bank of Scotland's decision to withdraw mobile branch services across the country.


Highland Green MSP hosts event on coastal communities and marine policy

11 February 2024
Highland Green MSP hosts event on coastal communities and marine policy

Highland Green MSP hosts event on coastal communities and marine policy

11 February 2024

MSP Ariane Burgess hosted an event at Holyrood exploring what people value about Scotland’s coasts and seas and how they want to see them managed.


‘We wish the king the very best’ – MP

06 February 2024
‘We wish the king the very best’ – MP

‘We wish the king the very best’ – MP

06 February 2024

A far north MP has wished the king the very best following the news that he has been diagnosed with cancer.


Scottish Government minister hears more about Flow Country World Heritage bid

06 February 2024
Scottish Government minister hears more about Flow Country World Heritage bid

Scottish Government minister hears more about Flow Country World Heritage bid

06 February 2024

The Flow Country’s potential as a global exemplar for just transition to a low carbon future was explored as Scotland’s environment minister visited.


Sutherland charities urged to apply for Bank of Scotland fund support

03 February 2024
Sutherland charities urged to apply for Bank of Scotland fund support

Sutherland charities urged to apply for Bank of Scotland fund support

03 February 2024

The Bank of Scotland Foundation is encouraging charities supporting vulnerable people to apply to a new multi-year grant programme.


Highland Green MSP has questions about Scottish Government Local Food Strategy

02 February 2024
Highland Green MSP has questions about Scottish Government Local Food Strategy

Highland Green MSP has questions about Scottish Government Local Food Strategy

02 February 2024

Ariane Burgess says fair food prices and farm income are needed alongside the new strategy.


Smoking charity ASH Scotland needs help from quitters

28 January 2024
Smoking charity ASH Scotland needs help from quitters

Smoking charity ASH Scotland needs help from quitters

28 January 2024

People who have successfully given up smoking in the last couple of years are being encouraged to share how they managed to quit.


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