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Convener of Crofting Commission Rod Mackenzie resigns over 'ongoing issues'

09 July 2021
Convener of Crofting Commission Rod Mackenzie resigns over 'ongoing issues'

Convener of Crofting Commission Rod Mackenzie resigns over 'ongoing issues'

09 July 2021

A figure well known across north farming circles has resigned with immediate effect from his role on a body responsible for regulating crofting.


Loch Duart launch recruitment drive to fill posts at Dingwall fish processing plant

08 July 2021
Loch Duart launch recruitment drive to fill posts at Dingwall fish processing plant

Loch Duart launch recruitment drive to fill posts at Dingwall fish processing plant

08 July 2021

Bosses at a Ross-shire fish processing plant see a bright future for the facility a year on from their £2m investment.


Raigmore Hospital 'at capacity' as Covid-19 surge adds to 'unprecedented' demands

06 July 2021
Raigmore Hospital 'at capacity' as Covid-19 surge adds to 'unprecedented' demands

Raigmore Hospital 'at capacity' as Covid-19 surge adds to 'unprecedented' demands

06 July 2021

STRETCHED Highland health staff are facing "unprecedented levels of demand" with a surge in Covid-19 cases and an increase in hospital admissions.


Highland employer launches new recruitment drive with 14 posts to fill

06 July 2021
Highland employer launches new recruitment drive with 14 posts to fill

Highland employer launches new recruitment drive with 14 posts to fill

06 July 2021

A Ross-shire employer which has witnessed a spike in demand for its services is on the lookout for 14 people to fill new roles.


Dingwall mart sale cattle and sheep prices

30 June 2021
Dingwall mart sale cattle and sheep prices

Dingwall mart sale cattle and sheep prices

30 June 2021

Dingwall and Highland Marts yesterday sold 18 prime cattle and 282 prime sheep yesterday.


PICTURES: Hotel starts to take shape on former Highland capital swimming pool site

26 June 2021
PICTURES: Hotel starts to take shape on former Highland capital swimming pool site

PICTURES: Hotel starts to take shape on former Highland capital swimming pool site

26 June 2021

The first giant structures of another new Inverness hotel have risen on a former swimming pool site that has lain empty for more than 20 years.


Grounded yacht near Kessock Bridge towed to safety

25 June 2021
Grounded yacht near Kessock Bridge towed to safety

Grounded yacht near Kessock Bridge towed to safety

25 June 2021

Teamwork hailed after yacht gets it difficulties near Kessock Bridge.


WATCH: Teenager's fundraising bike ride in memory of parents

24 June 2021
WATCH: Teenager's fundraising bike ride in memory of parents

WATCH: Teenager's fundraising bike ride in memory of parents

24 June 2021

A TEENAGER who lost both parents to devastating illnesses will be cycling through the Highlands as part of a mission to fundraise for vital research.


Photographers' invited to submit sea shots for annual competition

22 June 2021
Photographers' invited to submit sea shots for annual competition

Photographers' invited to submit sea shots for annual competition

22 June 2021

Sutherland photographers with special images of the sea are being invited to enter an annual competition honouring the UK's proud maritime heritage.


UHI's new chair of court keen to get stuck in

21 June 2021
UHI's new chair of court keen to get stuck in

UHI's new chair of court keen to get stuck in

21 June 2021

The University of the Highlands and Islands has hailed an 'outstanding' candidate for the post.


Shinty club hopes to slash carbon footprint with robotic mower

20 June 2021
Shinty club hopes to slash carbon footprint with robotic mower

Shinty club hopes to slash carbon footprint with robotic mower

20 June 2021

A robot mower is transforming the way a Ross-shire shinty club looks after its pitch – and having an impact on its carbon footprint.


PICTURES: Solar eclipse captured at Coul Links by amateur photographer

16 June 2021
PICTURES: Solar eclipse captured at Coul Links by amateur photographer

PICTURES: Solar eclipse captured at Coul Links by amateur photographer

16 June 2021

An Easter Ross woman captured images of last week's partial solar eclipse while out walking her dogs.


Football fans urged to use outside space if possible as Highland Covid-19 case numbers rise

14 June 2021
Football fans urged to use outside space if possible as Highland Covid-19 case numbers rise

Football fans urged to use outside space if possible as Highland Covid-19 case numbers rise

14 June 2021

Local football fans planning watching Scotland's Euro opener today are being urged to use outside space if in groups if they can.


Significant rise in hospital admissions with NHS Highland under pressure

14 June 2021
 Significant rise in hospital admissions with NHS Highland under pressure

Significant rise in hospital admissions with NHS Highland under pressure

14 June 2021

NHS Highland has moved to inform the public of the knock-on impact of a sharp rise in acute admissions.


Highland RNLI lifeboat crew flag bright idea for visitors

10 June 2021
Highland RNLI lifeboat crew flag bright idea for visitors

Highland RNLI lifeboat crew flag bright idea for visitors

10 June 2021

A bright idea by a Ross-shire lifeboat crew has delighted people across the country for a very personal reason.


Princess Royal names £50 development at Highland port

10 June 2021
Princess Royal names £50 development at Highland port

Princess Royal names £50 development at Highland port

10 June 2021

The Princess Royal visited the Port of Cromarty Firth to officially name a new £50m expansion.


First Minister sends letter to Highland boy living with a life-limiting condition

09 June 2021
 First Minister sends letter to Highland boy living with a life-limiting condition

First Minister sends letter to Highland boy living with a life-limiting condition

09 June 2021

THE mum of a seriously ill Black Isle lad was delighted when a letter from none other than the First Minister dropped through the letterbox this week.


Evening look behind the scenes of Highland Wildlife Park offered in after hours initiative

06 June 2021
Evening look behind the scenes of Highland Wildlife Park offered in after hours initiative

Evening look behind the scenes of Highland Wildlife Park offered in after hours initiative

06 June 2021

AN opportunity to glimpse behind the scenes of the Highland Wildlife Park after closing time is being offered on Friday evenings next month.


Tain Picture House volunteers needed for clean-up

06 June 2021
Tain Picture House volunteers needed for clean-up

Tain Picture House volunteers needed for clean-up

06 June 2021

VOLUNTEERS are being sought as efforts to revitalise a key piece of Tain's history gather pace.


PICTURES: Tain care home stages Tea in the Parklands music festival

03 June 2021
PICTURES: Tain care home stages Tea in the Parklands music festival

PICTURES: Tain care home stages Tea in the Parklands music festival

03 June 2021

A Tain care home has staged its SECOND music festival during the coronavirus pandemic with a centenarian amongst the revellers.


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