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Alcohol addiction 'completely treatable' insists Tain man on a mission

21 June 2023
Alcohol addiction 'completely treatable' insists Tain man on a mission

Alcohol addiction 'completely treatable' insists Tain man on a mission

21 June 2023

A 4AM start at the Cromarty Bridge was the start of a 17-hour mission for a Tain man on Saturday. Here's why he did it.


Devastated family mourns 'senseless' death of Highland dad after Alness disturbance

20 June 2023
Devastated family mourns 'senseless' death of Highland dad after Alness disturbance

Devastated family mourns 'senseless' death of Highland dad after Alness disturbance

20 June 2023

Officers investigating the death of a 48-year-old man in the Highlands have named him.


Is SSEN between a rock and a hard place in delivering mega power line reinforcements across the Highlands?

19 June 2023
Is SSEN between a rock and a hard place in delivering mega power line reinforcements across the Highlands?

Is SSEN between a rock and a hard place in delivering mega power line reinforcements across the Highlands?

19 June 2023

Ambitious targets agreed by government have created a significant challenge for SSEN in the Highlands. Can it deliver amid hot controversy?


Kessock and Cromarty Bridges crossed as unicyclist races the sun in alcohol awareness challenge

18 June 2023
Kessock and Cromarty Bridges crossed as unicyclist races the sun in alcohol awareness challenge

Kessock and Cromarty Bridges crossed as unicyclist races the sun in alcohol awareness challenge

18 June 2023

A Tain man aiming to unicycle over eight of Scotland's bridges before sunset today has already ticked two in Ross-shire off his list.


Highland care home closure concluded after bombshell announcement

17 June 2023
Highland care home closure concluded after bombshell announcement

Highland care home closure concluded after bombshell announcement

17 June 2023

The closure of an Invergordon care home has been concluded with new homes found for all of the residents who had stayed there.


Ullapool toasts multimillion-pound investments – and is there more on the way?

17 June 2023
Ullapool toasts multimillion-pound investments – and is there more on the way?

Ullapool toasts multimillion-pound investments – and is there more on the way?

17 June 2023

Millions of pounds of investment has been poured into Ullapool through a series of facelift projects – with more, potentially, to come.


Three reasons Tain is place to be this weekend!

17 June 2023
Three reasons Tain is place to be this weekend!

Three reasons Tain is place to be this weekend!

17 June 2023

A Highland community is gearing up for a big weekend with a string of events – and the promise of sunshine.


Tain man plans crossing eight bridges in a day – on a unicycle

16 June 2023
Tain man plans crossing eight bridges in a day – on a unicycle

Tain man plans crossing eight bridges in a day – on a unicycle

16 June 2023

A man convinced by the "incredible results" of a method to help people fighting alcohol addiction is getting back in the saddle to raise awareness.


Easter Ross civic trust spotlight on man who left his mark on the Highlands

15 June 2023
Easter Ross civic trust spotlight on man who left his mark on the Highlands

Easter Ross civic trust spotlight on man who left his mark on the Highlands

15 June 2023

The man who changed the face of the Highlands with his engineering prowess is the subject of the next talk at Tain and Easter Ross Civic Trust.


Martial arts expert who teaches bully defence inducted into hall of fame

14 June 2023
Martial arts expert who teaches bully defence inducted into hall of fame

Martial arts expert who teaches bully defence inducted into hall of fame

14 June 2023

A pioneering Tain martial arts expert with 38 years of experience under his black belt has been inducted into an international hall of fame.


Shocking catalogue of driving offences on Ross-shire and Sutherland roads over weekend

12 June 2023
Shocking catalogue of driving offences on Ross-shire and Sutherland roads over weekend

Shocking catalogue of driving offences on Ross-shire and Sutherland roads over weekend

12 June 2023

'I urge drivers to think about not only themselves but others who are using the road network too.'


PICTURES: Ambitious Tain trailblazer aims to counter biodiversity threat

11 June 2023
PICTURES: Ambitious Tain trailblazer aims to counter biodiversity threat

PICTURES: Ambitious Tain trailblazer aims to counter biodiversity threat

11 June 2023

A Highland community was the focus of a trailblazing new multi-species conservation programme, Species on the Edge.


PICTURES: Lucky neighbours at Tain postcode have landed a share of £1 million

10 June 2023
PICTURES: Lucky neighbours at Tain postcode have landed a share of £1 million

PICTURES: Lucky neighbours at Tain postcode have landed a share of £1 million

10 June 2023

Tain residents who share a postcode have been speaking about what they'll do with their share of £1 million.


Horngate backlash as Cromarty Firth cruise liner petition makes waves

09 June 2023
Horngate backlash as Cromarty Firth cruise liner petition makes waves

Horngate backlash as Cromarty Firth cruise liner petition makes waves

09 June 2023

A petition backing the sounding of cruise liner horns passing Cromarty has now been signed by 1600 people (and here's what it sounds like).


Motorists advised to 'plan ahead' as overnight resurfacing work on A9 in the north set to start this weekend

08 June 2023
Motorists advised to 'plan ahead' as overnight resurfacing work on A9 in the north set to start this weekend

Motorists advised to 'plan ahead' as overnight resurfacing work on A9 in the north set to start this weekend

08 June 2023

BEAR Scotland will be resurfacing sections of the A9 at Deephaven from Sunday, June 11 and then at Skiach Services from Monday, June 26.


29-year-old man charged with 24 counts of vandalism to vehicles in Ross-shire village

06 June 2023
29-year-old man charged with 24 counts of vandalism to vehicles in Ross-shire village

29-year-old man charged with 24 counts of vandalism to vehicles in Ross-shire village

06 June 2023

A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of 24 counts of vandalism to vehicles in Ullapool.


Headline sponsor for Black Isle Show revealed as scene set for Highland extravaganza

06 June 2023
Headline sponsor for Black Isle Show revealed as scene set for Highland extravaganza

Headline sponsor for Black Isle Show revealed as scene set for Highland extravaganza

06 June 2023

Main sponsors revealed – and calls go out for charity tractor push teams!


Have Cromarty Firth cruise liner horn blasts been silenced for good?

06 June 2023
Have Cromarty Firth cruise liner horn blasts been silenced for good?

Have Cromarty Firth cruise liner horn blasts been silenced for good?

06 June 2023

Cruise ships sounding a farewell blast of the horn as they leave the Cromarty Firth are being asked to refrain from doing so – for now.


EXPLAINED: Why Eden Court might never have become the top arts' venue in the Highlands

04 June 2023
EXPLAINED: Why Eden Court might never have become the top arts' venue in the Highlands

EXPLAINED: Why Eden Court might never have become the top arts' venue in the Highlands

04 June 2023

One of the most recognisable buildings in the Highlands, Eden Court suffered some very testing years before even getting off the drawing board.


"I said to myself 'just go for it' because you never know until you try"

04 June 2023
"I said to myself 'just go for it' because you never know until you try"

"I said to myself 'just go for it' because you never know until you try"

04 June 2023

She has been praised for making use of 'every single minute' in the role.


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