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Bathing waters in Sutherland rated as 'excellent' by environmental agency

15 November 2022
Bathing waters in Sutherland rated as 'excellent' by environmental agency

Bathing waters in Sutherland rated as 'excellent' by environmental agency

15 November 2022

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has given the highest ever number of ‘excellent’ ratings to Scottish bathing waters.


Principal designate appointed for merged Highland college

15 November 2022
Principal designate appointed for merged Highland college

Principal designate appointed for merged Highland college

15 November 2022

A principal designate has been appointed to lead and implement the merger of UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland.


Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2022 winners announced

05 November 2022
Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2022 winners announced

Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2022 winners announced

05 November 2022

The region's leading awards ceremony for businesses in the tourist sector took place in Inverness last night.


Members refuse to back council's electric vehicle charging plan

04 November 2022
Members refuse to back council's electric vehicle charging plan

Members refuse to back council's electric vehicle charging plan

04 November 2022

The council had proposed significant price rises for use of its electrical vehicle (EV) charging points, in a bid to offset maintenance costs.


TRAVEL: More union action is likely to impact on ScotRail services

19 October 2022
TRAVEL: More union action is likely to impact on ScotRail services

TRAVEL: More union action is likely to impact on ScotRail services

19 October 2022

RMT members have stopped short of full strike action.


Cromarty Firth cruise ship calls hit a new record

19 October 2022
Cromarty Firth cruise ship calls hit a new record

Cromarty Firth cruise ship calls hit a new record

19 October 2022

A record number of cruise ships visited the Port of Cromarty Firth (PoCF) this year as the industry recovered rapidly in the wake of Covid-19.


D&E Coaches to sponsor Eden Court pantomime

18 October 2022
D&E Coaches to sponsor Eden Court pantomime

D&E Coaches to sponsor Eden Court pantomime

18 October 2022

The private hire operator has a new destination this winter – Neverland.


Council slammed over rejection of heat hubs idea

18 October 2022
Council slammed over rejection of heat hubs idea

Council slammed over rejection of heat hubs idea

18 October 2022

An opposition councillor has hit out at the council’s refusal to consider opening premises as “heat hubs” for those struggling afford fuel bills.


'This strike action does nothing for the railway’s recovery at this fragile time'

10 October 2022
 'This strike action does nothing for the railway’s recovery at this fragile time'

'This strike action does nothing for the railway’s recovery at this fragile time'

10 October 2022

No ScotRail services will run to or from the Highlands today.


Scotland’s first trial of a driverless passenger bus service launched at Inverness Campus

06 October 2022
Scotland’s first trial of a driverless passenger bus service launched at Inverness Campus

Scotland’s first trial of a driverless passenger bus service launched at Inverness Campus

06 October 2022

The bus is set to run between the campus and the Inverness Retail and Business Park.


Extreme swimmer has 'bigger plans' for 2023 after epic Loch Ness swim

03 October 2022
Extreme swimmer has 'bigger plans' for 2023 after epic Loch Ness swim

Extreme swimmer has 'bigger plans' for 2023 after epic Loch Ness swim

03 October 2022

Ross Edgley revealed he was diagnosed with cellulitis after swimming for more than 52 hours in the world famous stretch of water.


Views invited on Highland Council housing strategy for affordable homes in next five years

25 September 2022
Views invited on Highland Council housing strategy for affordable homes in next five years

Views invited on Highland Council housing strategy for affordable homes in next five years

25 September 2022

There is still time to fill out the Local Housing Strategy survey which is open until the end of the month.


Highland Council seeks views on taxi and private hire fares

22 September 2022
Highland Council seeks views on taxi and private hire fares

Highland Council seeks views on taxi and private hire fares

22 September 2022

People are being asked for their views on proposals by the council to review the maximum level of charges for vehicles fitted with taxi meters.


HIGH COURT IN INVERNESS: Renee MacRae's estranged husband gives evidence in trial of William MacDowell

14 September 2022
HIGH COURT IN INVERNESS: Renee MacRae's estranged husband gives evidence in trial of William MacDowell

HIGH COURT IN INVERNESS: Renee MacRae's estranged husband gives evidence in trial of William MacDowell

14 September 2022

Gordon MacRae said he never felt he was a suspect in the case.


HIGH COURT IN INVERNESS: Trial told a 'blood-curdling scream' was heard on the night Renee and Andrew MacRae disappeared

13 September 2022
HIGH COURT IN INVERNESS: Trial told a 'blood-curdling scream' was heard on the night Renee and Andrew MacRae disappeared

HIGH COURT IN INVERNESS: Trial told a 'blood-curdling scream' was heard on the night Renee and Andrew MacRae disappeared

13 September 2022

Evidence has begun to be heard in the murder trial.


Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

12 September 2022
Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

12 September 2022

All schools, council offices and service points will be closed to the public on Monday, September 19.


Highland Council mourns death of Her Majesty The Queen

09 September 2022
Highland Council mourns death of Her Majesty The Queen

Highland Council mourns death of Her Majesty The Queen

09 September 2022

The council has opened an online book of condolence.


Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died

08 September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died

08 September 2022

The 96-year-old monarch has passed away at her Balmoral estate on Royal Deeside.


Council told it is sending too many children into residential care

24 August 2022
Council told it is sending too many children into residential care

Council told it is sending too many children into residential care

24 August 2022

This was the key message from a detailed independent report commissioned by the local authority.


UHI principal resigns

23 August 2022
UHI principal resigns

UHI principal resigns

23 August 2022

In a message to staff Professor Todd Walker cites "family and personal reasons" for the decision.


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