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Highland port helps local businesses map out cruise passenger boost

29 July 2025
Highland port helps local businesses map out cruise passenger boost

Highland port helps local businesses map out cruise passenger boost

29 July 2025

From the mural trail and Invergordon Museum to the High Street businesses, it aims to help visitors experience the town’s charm first-hand.


Tain care home Innis Mhor gets go-ahead for £2.2m expansion

24 July 2025
Tain care home Innis Mhor gets go-ahead for £2.2m expansion

Tain care home Innis Mhor gets go-ahead for £2.2m expansion

24 July 2025

It’s the second expansion go-ahead for the company in a matter of weeks and comes in response to surging demand.


Father and daughter battle it out for top honours at Highland mart show

23 July 2025
Father and daughter battle it out for top honours at Highland mart show

Father and daughter battle it out for top honours at Highland mart show

23 July 2025

Father and daughter battled it out for top honours and trade on the day was described as “rip-roaring”.


Mein Schiff 3 makes an entrance at Highland port

20 July 2025
Mein Schiff 3 makes an entrance at Highland port

Mein Schiff 3 makes an entrance at Highland port

20 July 2025

It has been a busy week of arrivals at Invergordon with thousands of passengers arriving to sample the Highlands.


Morrisons Alness expansion plans lodged with Highland Council

20 July 2025
Morrisons Alness expansion plans lodged with Highland Council

Morrisons Alness expansion plans lodged with Highland Council

20 July 2025

A retail expansion, jet wash and associated infrastructure works could be built at Morrisons Filling Station in Alness.


How Lego is connecting the generations in Easter Ross

11 July 2025
How Lego is connecting the generations in Easter Ross

How Lego is connecting the generations in Easter Ross

11 July 2025

“These sessions bring so much happiness to everyone involved and we’re thrilled to have the children back.”


Woman accused of embezzling £8000 from gala group

08 July 2025
Woman accused of embezzling £8000 from gala group

Woman accused of embezzling £8000 from gala group

08 July 2025

She has been ordained to attend the next hearing of the case at Tain Sheriff Court.


Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

03 July 2025
Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

03 July 2025

Contractors say they are tweaking the work programme to cater for the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, the Black Isle Show and the Moy Country Fair.


Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

02 July 2025
Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

02 July 2025

Harrison Ford, a big hit in the Tain-based Glenmorangie malt whisky film series, is now flying the flag for a Formula 1 hook-up.


Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

01 July 2025
Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

01 July 2025

She said: “Let’s make sure that swimming is still part of the community story, now and from the generations to come.”


Angler lands whopper in Wester Ross ‘heaven’

30 June 2025
Angler lands whopper in Wester Ross ‘heaven’

Angler lands whopper in Wester Ross ‘heaven’

30 June 2025

James Brown (59), who has visited the area since he was a teenager, said: “This is a fish of a lifetime for someone like me.”


Fearn Abbey to hold guided tours this Saturday

27 June 2025
Fearn Abbey to hold guided tours this Saturday

Fearn Abbey to hold guided tours this Saturday

27 June 2025

Friends of Fearn Abbey are working to keep the ‘Lamp of the North’ burning and are holding an Open Guided Tours Day.


£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

26 June 2025
£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

26 June 2025

BEAR Scotland says it is taking major events like the Black Isle Show and Belladrum music festival into consideration in its roadworks masterplan.


Tain woman’s legacy lives on with poignant Race for Life tribute

24 June 2025
Tain woman’s legacy lives on with poignant Race for Life tribute

Tain woman’s legacy lives on with poignant Race for Life tribute

24 June 2025

The Tain Tesco store where she was a familiar face will continue to fundraise.


Black Isle Show sponsor confirmed as 2025 plans revealed

21 June 2025
Black Isle Show sponsor confirmed as 2025 plans revealed

Black Isle Show sponsor confirmed as 2025 plans revealed

21 June 2025

It’s the fourth year they have sponsored the event declared “a real highlight in the farming calendar for many within our area”.


Work on ‘neglected’ diseases affecting millions honoured with OBE

16 June 2025
Work on ‘neglected’ diseases affecting millions honoured with OBE

Work on ‘neglected’ diseases affecting millions honoured with OBE

16 June 2025

Mr Bush, who has Achiltibuie base, said: “I’m so proud to read ‘neglected tropical diseases' in the King's birthday honours”.


Woman (23) dies after Ross-shire beauty spot incident

15 June 2025
Woman (23) dies after Ross-shire beauty spot incident

Woman (23) dies after Ross-shire beauty spot incident

15 June 2025

The incident triggered a massive response from the emergency services.


Harrison Ford’s Highland co-stars issue Glenmorangie Father’s Day invite’

12 June 2025
Harrison Ford’s Highland co-stars issue Glenmorangie Father’s Day invite’

Harrison Ford’s Highland co-stars issue Glenmorangie Father’s Day invite’

12 June 2025

Alan Duff Jr and Sr co-starred opposite Harrison Ford in the ad campaign and have special reason to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend.


Highland community groups and charities can grab share of £5m Co-op fund

11 June 2025
Highland community groups and charities can grab share of £5m Co-op fund

Highland community groups and charities can grab share of £5m Co-op fund

11 June 2025

“We know that things are increasingly challenging…and through this funding we can make a difference locally and help people to thrive.’’


How to have your say on future of Tain Royal Academy Community Complex

11 June 2025
How to have your say on future of Tain Royal Academy Community Complex

How to have your say on future of Tain Royal Academy Community Complex

11 June 2025

The drop-in will take place on Thursday at TRACC and a local councillor has already urged those with an interest to make sure they turn out.


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