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Eligible Highland teens urged to apply for £30 allowance to stay in school

03 June 2021
Eligible Highland teens urged to apply for £30 allowance to stay in school

Eligible Highland teens urged to apply for £30 allowance to stay in school

03 June 2021

An incentive for senior pupils to continue their studies after the age of 16 is being flagged up to Highland teenagers.


Dream island job in Highlands closed to applicants as trust is 'swamped' by hopefuls

01 June 2021
Dream island job in Highlands closed to applicants as trust is 'swamped' by hopefuls

Dream island job in Highlands closed to applicants as trust is 'swamped' by hopefuls

01 June 2021

Many were left disappointed at being too late to apply as applications flooded in.


PICTURES: Celebration at Highland Wildlife Park as twin elks born

31 May 2021
PICTURES: Celebration at Highland Wildlife Park as twin elks born

PICTURES: Celebration at Highland Wildlife Park as twin elks born

31 May 2021

The new arrivals will be named after staff have determined their gender.


Highland lifeboat crew use new towing equipment to aid struggling vessel

30 May 2021
Highland lifeboat crew use new towing equipment to aid struggling vessel

Highland lifeboat crew use new towing equipment to aid struggling vessel

30 May 2021

Invergordon's lifeboat was back in action yesterday after a shout to help a struggling 16ft vessel.


PICTURES: Tesco workers in Tain step out for cancer research

29 May 2021
PICTURES: Tesco workers in Tain step out for cancer research

PICTURES: Tesco workers in Tain step out for cancer research

29 May 2021

A twin-pronged effort involving a team of supermarket co-workers in Easter Ross boosted a cancer charity’s kitty to the tune of over £2200.


WATCH: Triplet tiger cubs born in Highlands boost global effort to save species

27 May 2021
WATCH: Triplet tiger cubs born in Highlands boost global effort to save species

WATCH: Triplet tiger cubs born in Highlands boost global effort to save species

27 May 2021

The birth of three Amur tiger cubs has been hailed in the Highlands.


Dingwall and Highland Marts latest cattle sale prices

27 May 2021
Dingwall and Highland Marts latest cattle sale prices

Dingwall and Highland Marts latest cattle sale prices

27 May 2021

DINGWALL and Highland Marts Ltd sold 220 store cattle, 149 adult head of breeding cattle and 78 OTM cattle yesterday.


Tain centenarian enjoys birthday fit for a queen

27 May 2021
Tain centenarian enjoys birthday fit for a queen

Tain centenarian enjoys birthday fit for a queen

27 May 2021

A care home resident in Tain enjoyed a birthday fit for a Queen as she celebrated her centenary in lavish style.


Corrieshalloch Gorge visitor facilities plan submitted to Highland Council

25 May 2021
Corrieshalloch Gorge visitor facilities plan submitted to Highland Council

Corrieshalloch Gorge visitor facilities plan submitted to Highland Council

25 May 2021

Plans for a £2.3m 'gateway to nature' attraction in Ross-shire have been lodged with Highland Council.


Tain public car park project will help community bounce back from impact of coronavirus

24 May 2021
Tain public car park project will help community bounce back from impact of coronavirus

Tain public car park project will help community bounce back from impact of coronavirus

24 May 2021

WORK on an Easter Ross town's public car park will play a part in helping the local economy bounce back from the coronavirus crisis.


'Dream come true' as Ullapool gin company secures overseas orders

22 May 2021
'Dream come true' as Ullapool gin company secures overseas orders

'Dream come true' as Ullapool gin company secures overseas orders

22 May 2021

Ullapool-based Highland Liquor Company toasts securing its first international orders of Seven Crofts gin to Canada and Eastern Europe.


PICTURES: Ullapool art gallery set to unveil new exhibition

21 May 2021
PICTURES: Ullapool art gallery set to unveil new exhibition

PICTURES: Ullapool art gallery set to unveil new exhibition

21 May 2021

A Wester Ross gallery is preparing to open its doors tomorrow for the first in-person exhibition of the year.


Highlands to take part in Scottish Government-backed 'summer of play' to help children bounce back from Covid-19 impact

21 May 2021
Highlands to take part in Scottish Government-backed 'summer of play' to help children bounce back from Covid-19 impact

Highlands to take part in Scottish Government-backed 'summer of play' to help children bounce back from Covid-19 impact

21 May 2021

A 'summer of play' has been outlined by Highland Council as part of the Covid-19 recovery strategy.


Three fresh coronavirus cases notified in NHS Highland area

20 May 2021
Three fresh coronavirus cases notified in NHS Highland area

Three fresh coronavirus cases notified in NHS Highland area

20 May 2021

The national stats are updated every day.


New rural affairs cabinet secretary welcomed with 'to-do' list from Highland crofters

20 May 2021
New rural affairs cabinet secretary welcomed with 'to-do' list from Highland crofters

New rural affairs cabinet secretary welcomed with 'to-do' list from Highland crofters

20 May 2021

The Scottish Crofting Federation has welcomed Mairi Gougeon in her new role as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands – with a ‘to do list’.


Stac Pollaidh car park deal paves way for visitor facility improvements

19 May 2021
Stac Pollaidh car park deal paves way for visitor facility improvements

Stac Pollaidh car park deal paves way for visitor facility improvements

19 May 2021

A car park serving walkers climbing an iconic Wester Ross peak is to be improved following a decision reached by Highland Council.


Invergordon lifeboat patience plea

17 May 2021
Invergordon lifeboat patience plea

Invergordon lifeboat patience plea

17 May 2021

Lifeboat enthusiasts eager to get a look at a very special Easter Ross vessel are being urged to be patient .


Coronaviurs fears after mass gatherings in Glasgow and variant outbreak in Fife

17 May 2021
Coronaviurs fears after mass gatherings in Glasgow and variant outbreak in Fife

Coronaviurs fears after mass gatherings in Glasgow and variant outbreak in Fife

17 May 2021

The possible impact of mass gatherings in Glasgow and an outbreak of a Covid-19 variant in Fife threaten to overshadow the easing of restrictions.


Five-day canoe challenge in aid of Blythswood Care

16 May 2021
Five-day canoe challenge in aid of Blythswood Care

Five-day canoe challenge in aid of Blythswood Care

16 May 2021

The work of a Ross-shire charity and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic have inspired a woman to tackle the challenge of a lifetime.


Consequences of 'Highland whispers' revealed at unique Ullapool exhibition

16 May 2021
Consequences of 'Highland whispers' revealed at unique Ullapool exhibition

Consequences of 'Highland whispers' revealed at unique Ullapool exhibition

16 May 2021

The senses inspired a quirky exhibition which folk in a Wester Ross village can see in windows – and everyone else online.


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