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PICTURES: 'Apocalyptic' Gruinard Island blaze lights up sky around Wester Ross

28 March 2022
PICTURES: 'Apocalyptic' Gruinard Island blaze lights up sky around Wester Ross

PICTURES: 'Apocalyptic' Gruinard Island blaze lights up sky around Wester Ross

28 March 2022

Dramatic images from a fire which engulfed an infamous Wester Ross island have emerged overnight.


'Exceptional heifers' stars of a 'phenomenal' show at Dingwall Mart

23 March 2022
'Exceptional heifers' stars of a 'phenomenal' show at Dingwall Mart

'Exceptional heifers' stars of a 'phenomenal' show at Dingwall Mart

23 March 2022

DINGWALL and Highland Marts Ltd sold 15 prime cattle and 1229 prime sheep.


CalMac boss speaks of 'shock' over P&O Ferries' redundancies and urges sacked staff to apply for vacancies

20 March 2022
CalMac boss speaks of 'shock' over P&O Ferries' redundancies and urges sacked staff to apply for vacancies

CalMac boss speaks of 'shock' over P&O Ferries' redundancies and urges sacked staff to apply for vacancies

20 March 2022

The boss of a ferry company that services a Wester Ross route has spoken of his "shock" over the redundancies made by P&O.


Crofting Commission election results are revealed

20 March 2022
Crofting Commission election results are revealed

Crofting Commission election results are revealed

20 March 2022

New commissioners to the Crofting Commission have been elected.


New chairman takes helm at Easter Ross development group

19 March 2022
New chairman takes helm at Easter Ross development group

New chairman takes helm at Easter Ross development group

19 March 2022

A Tain and Easter Ross group has welcomed a new chairman on board.


PICTURES: Invergordon strongmen booked by local kids for library opening

18 March 2022
PICTURES: Invergordon strongmen booked by local kids for library opening

PICTURES: Invergordon strongmen booked by local kids for library opening

18 March 2022

The world's strongest brothers were brought to book by Easter Ross primary children this week as they were opened a school library.


Revealed: Soaring financial and environmental cost of Highland sewer chokes as 'war on wet wipes' declared

17 March 2022
Revealed: Soaring financial and environmental cost of Highland sewer chokes as 'war on wet wipes' declared

Revealed: Soaring financial and environmental cost of Highland sewer chokes as 'war on wet wipes' declared

17 March 2022

The Highlands had one of the highest rates of sewer chokes last year Scottish Water has revealed – and the cost is horrific.


WATCH: Blythswood thanks supporters for life-changing support for its emergency Ukraine appeal

14 March 2022
WATCH: Blythswood thanks supporters for life-changing support for its emergency Ukraine appeal

WATCH: Blythswood thanks supporters for life-changing support for its emergency Ukraine appeal

14 March 2022

A charity with a major base in Ross-shire has thanked supporters who have backed its Ukraine appeal.


'Ferocious frenzy of bidding' at Dingwall Mart sale

10 March 2022
'Ferocious frenzy of bidding' at Dingwall Mart sale

'Ferocious frenzy of bidding' at Dingwall Mart sale

10 March 2022

Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd yesterday sold 717 store cattle, 43 adult head of breeding cattle and 61 OTM cattle.


WATCH: Ross-shire farmer's heifer sale provides boost to Ukraine humanitarian relief fund

09 March 2022
WATCH: Ross-shire farmer's heifer sale provides boost to Ukraine humanitarian relief fund

WATCH: Ross-shire farmer's heifer sale provides boost to Ukraine humanitarian relief fund

09 March 2022

A Ross-shire farmer has shown his support for the humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine with a generous gesture at a local auction.


Ullapool pontoon project set to unlock major development potential

07 March 2022
Ullapool pontoon project set to unlock major development potential

Ullapool pontoon project set to unlock major development potential

07 March 2022

Jobs are set to be created as part of the wider scheme to unlock development potential in Ullapool, councillors heard.


Crown Estate Scotland launches search for two new board members

06 March 2022
Crown Estate Scotland launches search for two new board members

Crown Estate Scotland launches search for two new board members

06 March 2022

Two people wanted for board of Crown Estate Scotland, the public corporation which manages land, seabed and coastline across and around Scotland.


'Exceptional' ewes a standout at Dingwall sale

05 March 2022
'Exceptional' ewes a standout at Dingwall sale

'Exceptional' ewes a standout at Dingwall sale

05 March 2022

Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd yesterday sold 2261 sheep of all classes.


Highland firm ready to recruit as product demand soars

02 March 2022
Highland firm ready to recruit as product demand soars

Highland firm ready to recruit as product demand soars

02 March 2022

The rapid growth of the renewable energy sector is powering a 'significant resurgence' for a Ross-shire manufacturer' fuelling a recruitment drive.


Hillwalker (54) dies on Wester Ross mountain

02 March 2022
Hillwalker (54) dies on Wester Ross mountain

Hillwalker (54) dies on Wester Ross mountain

02 March 2022

A 54-year-old man has died on a well-known Wester Ross mountain.


Man and boy hurt as Fyrish Hill fall in Easter Ross triggers emergency response

28 February 2022
Man and boy hurt as Fyrish Hill fall in Easter Ross triggers emergency response

Man and boy hurt as Fyrish Hill fall in Easter Ross triggers emergency response

28 February 2022

A BOY has been treated for a leg injury and a man for minor injuries after a fall on steep ground near an Easter Ross landmark.


Black Isle A9 roadwork flagged up ahead of planned Sunday start

28 February 2022
Black Isle A9 roadwork flagged up ahead of planned Sunday start

Black Isle A9 roadwork flagged up ahead of planned Sunday start

28 February 2022

Roadworks starting on a Black Isle section of the A9 will cause some delays to motorists in the short term ahead of an improved surface.


Tain students turn thoughts to future of iconic building

27 February 2022
Tain students turn thoughts to future of iconic building

Tain students turn thoughts to future of iconic building

27 February 2022

Young minds are focusing on what the future might hold for one of Tain’s oldest buildings.


Dedication of Tain man's efforts for Poppyscotland hailed with award

26 February 2022
Dedication of Tain man's efforts for Poppyscotland hailed with award

Dedication of Tain man's efforts for Poppyscotland hailed with award

26 February 2022

The dedication of an Easter Ross man who followed a family history of charitable work has been recognised.


Murky past of 'Anthrax Island' explore in new BBC documentary

26 February 2022
Murky past of 'Anthrax Island' explore in new BBC documentary

Murky past of 'Anthrax Island' explore in new BBC documentary

26 February 2022

THE notorious anthrax-linked past of a Wester Ross island will be explored in a new BBC Scotland documentary which airs next week.


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